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Intel Core i7-1165G7

Intel Core i7-1165G7: Overview and Recommendations for 2025

Despite being released in 2020, the Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor remains relevant for budget and mid-range laptops. In 2025, devices based on this chip can be found priced between $600 to $900, making them attractive for users who do not need top-tier specifications but value balance and reliability. Let’s explore who this chip is suitable for, what its strengths and weaknesses are, and what to pay attention to when purchasing.

Architecture and Fabrication Process: 10 nm SuperFin and New Possibilities

The Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor belongs to the Tiger Lake generation and is manufactured using the advanced 10nm SuperFin process. This technology has allowed Intel to improve energy efficiency and clock speeds compared to previous generations (such as Ice Lake).

- Cores and Threads: 4 cores, 8 threads. Although its multi-threaded performance lags behind modern 6- and 8-core processors, it is sufficient for office tasks and light creative work.

- Clock Speeds: The base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with a maximum in turbo mode of 4.7 GHz. Under brief loads (up to 28 seconds), the processor can maintain high frequencies, which is useful for a quick performance boost when opening "heavy" applications.

- Integrated Graphics Iris Xe: 96 execution units (EU), supports DirectX 12, 4K displays, and Intel Deep Learning Boost technology. For integrated graphics, this is a significant advancement: in 2025, Iris Xe still manages less demanding games like Fortnite or CS:2 on low settings (30-45 FPS).

Power Consumption and TDP: A Balance Between Power and Battery Life

The processor’s TDP is rated at 28W, but actual power consumption depends on workload and system settings. For example:

- In idle mode (browsing web pages, working with documents), the chip consumes 5-10W.

- Under heavy load (video rendering, gaming) — up to 40W, but only temporarily.

Laptop manufacturers often limit power (PL1/PL2) to reduce heating. For instance, in ultrabooks, power may be capped at 15-20W, which affects performance but enhances battery life.

Performance: Real-World Tasks and Turbo Mode

Office Work and Multitasking:

- In PCMark 10 tests (office suite, video conferencing), the processor scores around 4500-5000 points, which is better than the Ryzen 5 5500U (4300 points).

- When working with 20+ tabs in Chrome, instant messaging, and Excel, there are no lags.

Multimedia:

- Converting a 10-minute video to 1080p (using HandBrake) takes about ~7 minutes — an average result for 2025.

- Editing photos in Lightroom is comfortable, but for 4K video editing, a processor with 6+ cores is recommended.

Gaming:

- Iris Xe Graphics allows for playing GTA V on medium settings (720p, 40-50 FPS) or Dota 2 (1080p, 60 FPS).

- In turbo mode, FPS temporarily increases by 10-15%, but throttling begins after 2-3 minutes due to overheating.

Geekbench 6:

- Single-Core: 1743 — an excellent result, close to Apple M1 (2000 points).

- Multi-Core: 4943 — weaker than Ryzen 5 5600H (6200 points), but sufficient for most everyday tasks.

Use Cases: Who is the i7-1165G7 Suitable For?

1. Students and Office Workers — for working with documents, Zoom conferences, and light presentation editing.

2. Travelers — compact ultrabooks with this processor (e.g., Dell XPS 13 or Lenovo Yoga 7i) weigh up to 1.3 kg and last 8-10 hours on a charge.

3. Casual Gamers — for low-settings gaming or cloud gaming (GeForce NOW, Xbox Cloud).

Not recommended for:

- Professional 3D modeling and rendering.

- Streaming and heavy multi-threaded tasks.

Battery Life: How Long Will the Laptop Last?

In devices with a 50-60 Wh battery, the usage time varies:

- Video Streaming (YouTube, 1080p): Up to 10 hours at 150 nits brightness.

- Office Work: 7-8 hours.

- Gaming: No more than 2 hours.

Power-saving technologies:

- Intel Dynamic Tuning — automatically regulates power based on workload.

- Adaptix — optimizes performance for specific applications.

Tip: Disable turbo mode in power settings to extend battery life by 15-20%.

Comparison with Competitors

1. AMD Ryzen 5 5500U (6 cores, 12 threads):

- Better in multi-threaded tasks (rendering, encoding) but weaker in single-thread performance.

- Vega 7 graphics are inferior to Iris Xe.

- Laptops with Ryzen 5 5500U start at $550 (2025).

2. Apple M1 (8 cores):

- 30% higher performance in single-threaded tests, twice the energy efficiency.

- However, limited compatibility with Windows applications.

3. Intel Core i5-1240P (12th generation):

- 20% faster in multitasking, but laptops with it are more expensive ($800+).

Pros and Cons

Strengths:

- High single-thread performance.

- Powerful integrated graphics with Iris Xe.

- Support for Thunderbolt 4 and Wi-Fi 6.

Weaknesses:

- Only 4 cores — multi-threaded tasks are slower compared to competitors.

- Heating under load.

- In 2025, it appears outdated compared to chips with hybrid architecture (Intel 12th generation and newer).

Recommendations for Choosing a Laptop

1. Type of Device: Ultrabooks and business laptops (e.g., HP Spectre x360, Asus ZenBook 14). Avoid thin cases less than 14 mm thick since the i7-1165G7 may overheat.

2. Cooling: Look for models with dual fans and copper heat pipes.

3. Display: Full HD or 2.5K with IPS matrix. For gaming — a refresh rate of 120 Hz.

4. RAM: At least 16 GB LPDDR4X.

5. Storage: SSD NVMe 512 GB.

Examples of 2025 models:

- Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59): $699, 14-inch display, 16 GB RAM, battery life of 9 hours.

- Lenovo ThinkPad X13: $849, durable chassis, backlit keyboard, Thunderbolt 4.

Final Summary

The Intel Core i7-1165G7 in 2025 is a choice for those looking for an affordable laptop (up to $900) for work, study, and light entertainment. Its key advantages include:

- Smooth operation in office applications.

- Capability for playing less demanding games.

- Portability and decent battery life.

However, for professional tasks or AAA gaming, it’s better to consider more modern processors (Intel 13th generation, AMD Ryzen 7000). If the budget is limited, the i7-1165G7 remains a reliable option with a good performance cushion for 2-3 years.

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Basic

Label Name
Intel
Platform
Mobile
Launch Date
September 2020
Model Name
?
The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.
i7-1165G7
Code Name
Tiger Lake

CPU Specifications

Total Cores
?
Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
4
Total Threads
?
Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
8
Max Turbo Frequency
?
Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.
4.70 GHz
Intel Turbo Boost Technology
?
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology dynamically increases the processor's frequency as needed by taking advantage of thermal and power headroom to give you a burst of speed when you need it, and increased energy efficiency when you don’t.
2.0
Intel Hyper-Threading Technology
?
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) delivers two processing threads per physical core. Highly threaded applications can get more work done in parallel, completing tasks sooner.
Yes
L3 Cache
12 MB
CPU Socket
?
The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
FCBGA1449
Technology
?
Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
10 nm SuperFin
TDP
28 W
Max. Operating Temperature
?
Junction Temperature is the maximum temperature allowed at the processor die.
100°C
Instruction Set
?
The instruction set is a hard program stored inside the CPU that guides and optimizes CPU operations. With these instruction sets, the CPU can run more efficiently. There are many manufacturers that design CPUs, which results in different instruction sets, such as the 8086 instruction set for the Intel camp and the RISC instruction set for the ARM camp. x86, ARM v8, and MIPS are all codes for instruction sets. Instruction sets can be extended; for example, x86 added 64-bit support to create x86-64. Manufacturers developing CPUs that are compatible with a certain instruction set need authorization from the instruction set patent holder. A typical example is Intel authorizing AMD, enabling the latter to develop CPUs compatible with the x86 instruction set.
64-bit
Microprocessor PCIe Revision
Gen 4

Memory Specifications

Memory Type
?
Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR4-3200 | LPDDR4x-4267
Max Memory Size
?
Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.
64 GB
Memory Channels
?
The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
2
Bus Speed
4 GT/s
ECC Memory Supported
?
ECC Memory Supported indicates processor support for Error-Correcting Code memory. ECC memory is a type of system memory that can detect and correct common kinds of internal data corruption. Note that ECC memory support requires both processor and chipset support.
No

GPU Specifications

Integrated Graphics Model
?
An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
Graphics Frequency
?
Graphics max dynamic frequency refers to the maximum opportunistic graphics render clock frequency (in MHz) that can be supported using Intel® HD Graphics with Dynamic Frequency feature.
1.30 GHz
DirectX Support
?
DirectX* Support indicates support for a specific version of Microsoft’s collection of APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) for handling multimedia compute tasks.
12.1
Execution Units
?
The Execution Unit is the foundational building block of Intel’s graphics architecture. Execution Units are compute processors optimized for simultaneous Multi-Threading for high throughput compute power.
96
Max Resolution (HDMI)
?
Max Resolution (HDMI) is the maximum resolution supported by the processor via the HDMI interface (24bits per pixel & 60Hz). System or device display resolution is dependent on multiple system design factors; actual resolution may be lower on your system.
4096x2304@60Hz
Max Resolution (DP)
?
Max Resolution (DP) is the maximum resolution supported by the processor via the DP interface (24bits per pixel & 60Hz). System or device display resolution is dependent on multiple system design factors; actual resolution may be lower on your system.
7680x4320@60Hz
Max Resolution (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel)
?
Max Resolution (Integrated Flat Panel) is the maximum resolution supported by the processor for a device with an integrated flat panel (24bits per pixel & 60Hz). System or device display resolution is dependent on multiple system design factors; actual resolution may be lower on your device.
4096x2304@60Hz
Number of Displays Supported
4
Graphics Output
?
Graphics Output defines the interfaces available to communicate with display devices.
eDP 1.4b | MIPI-DSI 2.0 | DP 1.4 | HDMI 2.0b

Miscellaneous

Intel Deep Learning Boost (Intel DL Boost) on CPU
?
A new set of embedded processor technologies designed to accelerate AI deep learning use cases. It extends Intel AVX-512 with a new Vector Neural Network Instruction (VNNI) that significantly increases deep learning inference performance over previous generations.
Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
?
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) allows one hardware platform to function as multiple “virtual” platforms. It offers improved manageability by limiting downtime and maintaining productivity by isolating computing activities into separate partitions.
Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
?
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) continues from the existing support for IA-32 (VT-x) and Itanium® processor (VT-i) virtualization adding new support for I/O-device virtualization. Intel VT-d can help end users improve security and reliability of the systems and also improve performance of I/O devices in virtualized environments.
Yes
Intel Standard Manageability (ISM)
?
Intel® Standard Manageability is the manageability solution for Intel vPro® Essentials platforms and is a subset of Intel® AMT with out-of-band management over Ethernet and Wi-Fi, but no KVM or new life cycle management features.
Intel® SSE4.1 | Intel® SSE4.2 | Intel® AVX2 | Intel® AVX-512
Cache
?
CPU Cache is an area of fast memory located on the processor. Intel® Smart Cache refers to the architecture that allows all cores to dynamically share access to the last level cache.
12 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Intel AES New Instructions
?
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) are a set of instructions that enable fast and secure data encryption and decryption. AES-NI are valuable for a wide range of cryptographic applications, for example: applications that perform bulk encryption/decryption, authentication, random number generation, and authenticated encryption.
Yes
Intel High Definition Audio
Yes
Intel Volume Management Device (VMD)
?
Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD) provides a common, robust method of hot plug and LED management for NVMe-based solid state drives.
Yes
Intel Boot Guard
?
Intel® Device Protection Technology with Boot Guard helps protect the system’s pre-OS environment from viruses and malicious software attacks.
Yes
Intel Clear Video HD Technology
?
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, like its predecessor, Intel® Clear Video Technology, is a suite of image decode and processing technologies built into the integrated processor graphics that improve video playback, delivering cleaner, sharper images, more natural, accurate, and vivid colors, and a clear and stable video picture. Intel® Clear Video HD Technology adds video quality enhancements for richer color and more realistic skin tones.
Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
?
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT), also known as Second Level Address Translation (SLAT), provides acceleration for memory intensive virtualized applications. Extended Page Tables in Intel® Virtualization Technology platforms reduces the memory and power overhead costs and increases battery life through hardware optimization of page table management.
Yes
Intel Control-Flow Enforcement Technology
?
CET - Intel Control-flow Enforcement Technology (CET) helps protect against the misuse of legitimate code snippets through return-oriented programming (ROP) control-flow hijacking attacks.
Yes
Intel OS Guard
Yes
OpenGL Support
?
OpenGL (Open Graphics Library) is a cross-language, multi-platform API (Application Programming Interface) for rendering 2D and 3D vector graphics.
4.6
OpenCL Support
?
OpenCL (Open Computing Language) is a multi-platform API (Application Programming Interface) for heterogeneous parallel programming.
3.0
Intel Quick Sync Video
?
Intel® Quick Sync Video delivers fast conversion of video for portable media players, online sharing, and video editing and authoring.
Yes

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6
Single Core Score
1743
Geekbench 6
Multi Core Score
4943
Geekbench 5
Single Core Score
1268
Geekbench 5
Multi Core Score
3810
Passmark CPU
Single Core Score
2835
Passmark CPU
Multi Core Score
10331

Compared to Other CPU

Geekbench 6 Single Core
Core i9-11950H
1967 +12.9%
EPYC 72F3
1871 +7.3%
Core i7-1165G7
1743
Core i5-1145G7E
1666 -4.4%
Core i7-1065G7
1621 -7%
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
Xeon E5-2685 v3
5554 +12.4%
Core i7-1195G7
5323 +7.7%
Core i7-1165G7
4943
Xeon E-2144G
4643 -6.1%
Xeon E5-4669 v3
4402 -10.9%
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Ryzen 9 5950X
1358 +7.1%
Core i5-12450H
1309 +3.2%
Core i7-1165G7
1268
Core i7-9800X
1225 -3.4%
Core i7-1068NG7
1189 -6.2%
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Xeon E5-2648L
4238 +11.2%
Core i3-10105
3994 +4.8%
Core i7-1165G7
3810
Core i3-10300T
3671 -3.6%
Core i5-7600
3553 -6.7%
Passmark CPU Single Core
EPYC 9354P
2982 +5.2%
Ryzen 5 5600U
2921 +3%
Core i7-1165G7
2835
EPYC 9124
2765 -2.5%
Ryzen 3 5400U
2735 -3.5%
Passmark CPU Multi Core
Ryzen 3 4300GE
11216 +8.6%
Core i7-6800K
10761 +4.2%
Core i7-1165G7
10331
Core i7-7740X
9868 -4.5%
Xeon E5-1650 v2
9347 -9.5%