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Intel Core i7-1160G7

Intel Core i7-1160G7: A Versatile Processor for Ultrabooks in 2025. Is It Worth Choosing Today?

(Relevant as of April 2025)

Introduction

Four years after its release, the Intel Core i7-1160G7 processor remains popular in the budget and mid-range ultrabook segment. Despite the emergence of newer generations (such as Meteor Lake and Lunar Lake), this chip continues to attract attention for its balance of performance, energy efficiency, and cost. In 2025, laptops based on this processor can be found in the price range of $700–1000, making them appealing to students, office workers, and users seeking portability. Let’s explore what the i7-1160G7 can do today and who it is best suited for.

Architecture and Process Technology: 10 nm SuperFin and Willow Cove

Cores, Threads, and Cache

The Core i7-1160G7 is built on the Tiger Lake architecture (2020) and the 10 nm SuperFin technology. Its configuration includes:

- 4 cores, 8 threads (Hyper-Threading).

- Base frequency: 1.2 GHz, max turbo frequency — 4.4 GHz (single-core).

- L3 cache: 12 MB.

The Willow Cove architecture brought improvements in IPC (instructions per clock) of 15–20% compared to Ice Lake (the previous generation at 10 nm). This is particularly noticeable in single-threaded loads, such as when working with a browser or office applications.

Integrated Graphics Intel Iris Xe

The built-in GPU Iris Xe (96 EUs) is a key advantage of the i7-1160G7. It supports:

- 4K displays at 120 Hz.

- DLSS technologies (via drivers) and ray tracing in limited mode.

- Video encoding/decoding in AV1, HEVC, VP9 formats.

In games of 2025, Iris Xe can handle titles like CS:GO at medium settings (60–80 FPS in Full HD) or Genshin Impact at low settings (45–55 FPS). This is sufficient for less demanding esports disciplines.

Power Consumption and TDP: 15 W for Thin Laptops

The rated TDP of the processor is 15 W, but in turbo mode, it can temporarily consume up to 28 W. This is typical for ultrabooks: the cooling system is designed for short bursts of load, such as when launching Photoshop or rendering a short video.

Power Management Features

- Intel Dynamic Tuning: automatically adjusts power based on load and temperature.

- Undervolting: some laptop manufacturers unlock this option to reduce heat.

However, in compact cases (thickness <15 mm), the processor may throttle under sustained load. For instance, during a 30-minute video render in Premiere Pro, the frequency drops to 2.8–3.2 GHz.

Performance: Real Scenarios in 2025

Office and Multimedia

- Microsoft Office + 20 Chrome Tabs: runs smoothly, even when connected to a 4K monitor.

- 4K Video in DaVinci Resolve: editing is possible, but rendering a 10-minute video will take around 25 minutes (compared to 8–12 minutes with the Apple M2).

Gaming

- League of Legends: 120 FPS in Full HD (high settings).

- Cyberpunk 2077 (Low, FSR Performance): 30–35 FPS in 720p. For comfortable gameplay, an eGPU is needed.

Turbo Boost Mode

The maximum frequency (4.4 GHz) activates for 10–15 seconds, after which it decreases to 3.8–4.0 GHz. This is optimal for "burst" loads: opening heavy websites, launching applications.

Usage Scenarios: Who Is the i7-1160G7 Suitable For?

1. Students and Office Workers: working with documents, Zoom conferences, streaming video.

2. Digital Artists: graphic tablets with a resolution of 2K+ and Photoshop.

3. Travelers: battery life up to 10 hours (with a battery capacity of 60 Wh).

Who It’s Not Suitable For:

- Gamers looking for AAA titles at high quality.

- Video editors working with 8K footage.

Battery Life: How Long Does the Laptop Last?

Under moderate load (screen brightness 50%, Wi-Fi, browser):

- A laptop with a 53 Wh battery: 8–9 hours.

- With a 70 Wh battery: 11–12 hours.

Power-Saving Technologies:

- Intel Adaptix: dynamic power management for background tasks.

- Connected Standby: instant wake from sleep mode.

However, with active use of Iris Xe (gaming, rendering), battery life drops to 2–3 hours.

Comparison with Competitors

1. AMD Ryzen 5 7530U (Zen 3, 15 W):

- Pros: 6 cores, better in multi-threaded tasks (encoding).

- Cons: weaker iGPU (Radeon RX Vega 7), lower FPS in games.

2. Apple M2 (8 GPU cores):

- Pros: battery life up to 18 hours, faster in rendering.

- Cons: limited compatibility with Windows software.

3. Intel Core i5-1335U (Raptor Lake, 15 W):

- Pros: higher multi-threaded performance (+25%).

- Cons: laptops start at $900.

Pros and Cons of the Core i7-1160G7

Strengths:

- Best-in-class integrated graphics.

- High single-threaded performance.

- Support for Thunderbolt 4 and Wi-Fi 6.

Weaknesses:

- Only 4 cores: lags behind Ryzen and Apple Silicon in multi-threading.

- Heating in thin chassis.

- Outdated manufacturing process compared to new 7 nm and 5 nm chips.

Recommendations for Laptop Selection

1. Type of Device: ultrabook weighing <1.3 kg (e.g., Dell XPS 13 9310 or ASUS ZenBook 14).

2. Screen: IPS matrix with a resolution of 1920x1200 or 2560x1600.

3. Ports: 2x Thunderbolt 4 for eGPU or docking station connection.

4. Cooling: check reviews for throttling issues.

Examples of 2025 Models:

- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i (16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD, $850).

- HP Envy x360 13 (touchscreen, stylus, $790).

Final Conclusion: Is It Worth Buying in 2025?

The Core i7-1160G7 is a solid choice if you need:

- A compact laptop for work on the go.

- A budget of up to $1000 with good graphics for light gaming.

- Compatibility with Windows programs and peripherals.

However, for professional tasks (3D modeling, 4K editing), it’s better to consider models based on Ryzen 7 7840U or Intel Core Ultra 5 125U. In 2025, the i7-1160G7 remains a “workhorse” for those who value a balance of price and capabilities.

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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.
i7-1160G7
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.
4.40 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.
FCBGA1598
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
15 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.
LPDDR4x-4267
Max Memory Size
?
Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.
32 GB
Memory Channels
?
The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
2
Bus Speed
2 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.
1.10 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 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 | 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
1624
Geekbench 6
Multi Core Score
4603
Geekbench 5
Single Core Score
1267
Geekbench 5
Multi Core Score
3399
Passmark CPU
Single Core Score
2679
Passmark CPU
Multi Core Score
9214

Compared to Other CPU

Geekbench 6 Single Core
Core i5-1155G7
1747 +7.6%
EPYC 7643
1674 +3.1%
Core i7-1160G7
1624
Core i7-1260U
1559 -4%
Core i9-13900E
1505 -7.3%
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
Xeon E5-2697 v2
5194 +12.8%
Xeon E5-2630L v4
4877 +6%
Core i7-1160G7
4603
Core i7-5950HQ
4347 -5.6%
Core i3-9350KF
4112 -10.7%
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Xeon Silver 4514Y
1357 +7.1%
Ryzen 5 PRO 7530U
1308 +3.2%
Core i7-1160G7
1267
Xeon w5-3425
1224 -3.4%
Core i9-9940X
1189 -6.2%
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Core i7-6700
3660 +7.7%
Xeon E3-1285 v4
3548 +4.4%
Core i7-1160G7
3399
Core i7-7700HQ
3282 -3.4%
Core i5-1145G7E
3168 -6.8%
Passmark CPU Single Core
Core i9-10900T
2752 +2.7%
Ryzen 7 4700GE
2707 +1%
Core i7-1160G7
2679
Xeon W-2225
2641 -1.4%
Core i3-10100
2593 -3.2%
Passmark CPU Multi Core
Processor U300E
10081 +9.4%
Ryzen 5 PRO 3350G
9643 +4.7%
Core i7-1160G7
9214
Xeon E3-1245
8783 -4.7%
Core i7-3960X
8383 -9%