Intel Core i7-1370P

Intel Core i7-1370P

Intel Core i7-1370P: Balancing Power and Mobility in 2025

Hybrid Architecture, Performance, and Use Cases for Premium Laptops


1. Architecture and Process: Hybrid Raptor Lake Approach

The Intel Core i7-1370P processor, built on the Raptor Lake architecture, continues Intel's tradition of hybrid solutions. Its structure includes two types of cores:

- 6 Performance-cores (P-cores) with Hyper-Threading support (12 threads) for resource-intensive tasks.

- 8 Efficient-cores (E-cores) (8 threads) for background processes and energy efficiency.

In total: 14 cores and 20 threads, providing flexibility in workload distribution. The base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with a maximum Turbo Boost frequency of up to 5.0 GHz for P-cores.

The Intel 7 (10nm Enhanced SuperFin) process is optimized to reduce power consumption without sacrificing performance. The integrated graphics Intel Iris Xe (96 EU) demonstrates improved performance: in games like CS:GO or Dota 2, it delivers 50-60 FPS on medium settings (1080p) and speeds up video rendering in DaVinci Resolve.


2. TDP 28W: Balancing Power and Battery Life

The 28W TDP positions the i7-1370P as a processor for thin ultrabooks and workstations. In comparison:

- U Series (15W): Weaker in multi-threaded tasks.

- H Series (45W): More powerful but requires substantial cooling.

The processor dynamically manages power consumption through Intel Dynamic Tuning Technology 3.0, adapting to workload. For example, when working in Excel, it reduces the frequency of E-cores to 1.2 GHz, saving battery charge, while in rendering mode, all cores operate at maximum capacity.


3. Performance: From Office to Gaming

Office Tasks:

- Launching 50+ tabs in Chrome + streaming — without lag.

- Working with large Excel spreadsheets (1 million rows) — instant responsiveness.

Multimedia:

- Exporting 4K video in Premiere Pro: 25% faster than the i7-1270P.

- Photo editing in Lightroom: 30-40% performance boost over the Tiger Lake generation.

Gaming:

- Genshin Impact at medium settings (1080p) — stable 45 FPS.

- Cyberpunk 2077 (with discrete RTX 4050) — 60 FPS in Full HD.

Turbo Mode: Under temporary loads (up to 30 seconds), the P-core frequency reaches 5.0 GHz, but in thin laptops, this may cause temperatures to rise to 95°C. For sustained workloads (e.g., rendering), the frequency stabilizes at 3.8-4.2 GHz.


4. Use Cases: Who Is the i7-1370P For?

- Professionals: Designers, programmers, data analysts.

- Students: Working with CAD applications and virtual machines.

- Travelers: Lightweight laptops (1.2-1.5 kg) with good battery life.

Not Suitable For:

- Hardcore gamers (who need an RTX 4080 or higher).

- Users requiring over 10 hours of battery life.


5. Battery Life: Technology vs. Appetite

With a TDP of 28W, laptop battery life varies:

- 6-8 hours: office tasks (brightness 50%, Wi-Fi).

- 3-4 hours: rendering or streaming.

Energy-Saving Technologies:

- Intel SpeedShift: Instant switching between C-state conditions.

- Adaptix™ Technology: AI-optimized core load.

Tip: Choose models with a battery of at least 70W·h (e.g., Dell XPS 15) — this can extend battery life up to 9 hours.


6. Comparison with Competitors

AMD Ryzen 7 7840U:

- Pros: Better battery life (up to 10 hours), 8 Zen 4 cores.

- Cons: Weaker in single-threaded tests (Geekbench 6: 2100 vs 2266).

Apple M3:

- Pros: 12-14 hours of work, ecosystem integration.

- Cons: Limited compatibility with Windows software.

Intel Core i7-1270P:

- Falls short in multi-threading (Geekbench 6 Multi: ~9500 vs 11476).


7. Pros and Cons of the Core i7-1370P

Strengths:

- Ideal for mobile workstations.

- Supports Thunderbolt 4 and PCIe 5.0.

- Best-in-class integration with Windows applications.

Weaknesses:

- Heating issues in compact cases (requires effective cooling system).

- Laptop prices: from $1400 (HP Spectre x360) to $2200 (Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon).


8. How to Choose a Laptop with i7-1370P?

- Ultrabooks: ASUS ZenBook 14X (1.3 kg, 2.8K OLED display, $1500).

- Workstations: MSI Prestige 16 (16-inch display, 32 GB RAM, $1800).

What to Look For:

- Cooling system: at least two fans + heat pipes.

- Display: resolution of at least 1920x1200, 100% sRGB.

- Ports: 2x Thunderbolt 4 for connecting external GPUs.


9. Conclusion: Who Is the Processor Suitable For?

The Core i7-1370P is the choice for those needing a versatile laptop without compromises. It can handle video editing, complex analytics, and light gaming while maintaining portability. If your budget is $1400–$2000 and you value the balance between power and battery life, this processor will be a reliable partner until 2027. However, for gaming or extreme long battery life, it’s better to consider devices with discrete GPUs or Apple M3 chips.

Basic

Label Name
Intel
Platform
Mobile
Launch Date
January 2023
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.
i7-1370P
Code Name
Raptor 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).
14
Total Threads
?
Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
20
Performance-cores
6
Efficient-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.
5.20 GHz
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
Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency
?
Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 identifies the best performing core(s) on a processor and provides increased performance on those cores through increasing frequency as needed by taking advantage of power and thermal headroom. Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 frequency is the clock frequency of the CPU when running in this mode.
5.20 GHz
Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
?
Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 identifies the best performing core(s) on a processor and provides increased performance on those cores through increasing frequency as needed by taking advantage of power and thermal headroom.
Yes
L3 Cache
24 MB
CPU Socket
?
The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
FCBGA1744
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.
Intel 7
TDP
28 W
Processor Base Power
?
The time-averaged power dissipation that the processor is validated to not exceed during manufacturing while executing an Intel-specified high complexity workload at Base Frequency and at the junction temperature as specified in the Datasheet for the SKU segment and configuration.
28 W
Maximum Turbo Power
?
The maximum sustained (>1s) power dissipation of the processor as limited by current and/or temperature controls. Instantaneous power may exceed Maximum Turbo Power for short durations (<=10ms). Note: Maximum Turbo Power is configurable by system vendor and can be system specific.
64 W
Minimum Assured Power
20 W
Max. Operating Temperature
?
Junction Temperature is the maximum temperature allowed at the processor die.
100°C
Number of PCI Express Lanes
?
A PCI Express (PCIe) lane consists of two differential signaling pairs, one for receiving data, one for transmitting data, and is the basic unit of the PCIe bus. Max # of PCI Express Lanes is the total number of supported lanes.
20
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.
Up to DDR5 5200 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s Up to LPDDR5/x 6400 MT/s Up to LPDDR4x 4267 MT/s
Max Memory Size
?
Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.
96 GB
Memory Channels
?
The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
2
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 eligible
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.
1.50 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.
4096 x 2304 @ 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.
7680 x 4320 @ 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.
4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Number of Displays Supported
4
Graphics Output
?
Graphics Output defines the interfaces available to communicate with display devices.
eDP 1.4b | DP 1.4a | HDMI 2.1

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 Image Processing Unit
6.0
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
Execute Disable Bit
?
Execute Disable Bit is a hardware-based security feature that can reduce exposure to viruses and malicious-code attacks and prevent harmful software from executing and propagating on the server or network.
Yes
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.
24 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 Active Management Technology (AMT)
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 Hardware Shield Eligibility
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 QuickAssist Software Acceleration
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 Flex Memory Access
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
2266
Geekbench 6
Multi Core Score
11476
Geekbench 5
Single Core Score
1813
Geekbench 5
Multi Core Score
10316
Passmark CPU
Single Core Score
3591
Passmark CPU
Multi Core Score
20291

Compared to Other CPU

Geekbench 6 Single Core
2561 +13%
2401 +6%
2186 -3.5%
2080 -8.2%
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
13476 +17.4%
12320 +7.4%
10676 -7%
9882 -13.9%
Geekbench 5 Single Core
M2
1914 +5.6%
1709 -5.7%
1655 -8.7%
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
12166 +17.9%
11228 +8.8%
9612 -6.8%
9118 -11.6%
Passmark CPU Single Core
3781 +5.3%
3694 +2.9%
3504 -2.4%
3427 -4.6%
Passmark CPU Multi Core
21981 +8.3%
21110 +4%
19528 -3.8%
18892 -6.9%