Intel Core i7-1185G7 vs Intel Core i5-5257U

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Performance
Core i7-1185G7189% better
11,28431% of 36,991
Core i5-5257U
3,89811% of 36,991

The Core i7-1185G7 has 189% better performance than the Core i5-5257U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core i7-1185G7
No data available
Core i5-5257U
12.3710% of 121.53

The Core i5-5257U has 10% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.

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Summary

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About the Intel Core i7-1185G7 CPU

The Intel Core i7-1185G7 is a 4-core (8-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q3 2020. It is part of Intel's Core i7 lineup, which is based on the Willow Cove-U microarchitecture. The i7-1185G7 is compatible with Intel BGA 1449 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm manufacturing process. It features the Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EU integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i7-1185G7 supports DDR4 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i7-1185G7 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 96 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 1.25 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 12 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i7-1185G7 features 4 total cores which can process 8 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 3.0 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.8 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i7-1185G7 includes an integrated graphics solution called Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EU. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Core i7-1185G7 has the 216th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 30.50% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Core i5-5257U CPU

The Intel Core i5-5257U is an end-of-life 2-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2015 with a suggested retail price of $315. It is part of Intel's Core i5 lineup, which is based on the Broadwell-U microarchitecture. The i5-5257U is compatible with Intel BGA 1168 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel Iris 6100 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i5-5257U supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i5-5257U has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 3 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i5-5257U features 2 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.7 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.1 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i5-5257U includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel Iris 6100. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Core i5-5257U has the 465th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 10.54% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 3,898 score and $315 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 12.37. This is the 182nd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoCore i7-1185G7Core i5-5257U
ManufacturerIntelIntel
SeriesCore i7Core i5
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ3 2020Q1 2015
Launch Price (MSRP)--$315
Production StatusActiveEnd-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core i7-1185G7189% better
11,28431% of 36,991
Core i5-5257U
3,89811% of 36,991

The Core i7-1185G7 has 189% better performance than the Core i5-5257U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i7-1185G7 is ranked 216th with a score of 11,284, and the Core i5-5257U is ranked 465th with a score of 3,898.

Performance per dollar
Core i7-1185G7
No data available
Core i5-5257U
12.3710% of 121.53

The Core i5-5257U has 23% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core i5-5257U's 12.37 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked CPUs in our database.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i7-1185G7 or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i7-8750H11,474.5+2%
Ryzen 5 5600U11,465.5+2%
Core i7-1185G711,284
Core i5-1145G711,208-1%
Ryzen 7 5700U11,013-2%
Core i7-820QM4,002-65%
Core i7-720QM3,936-65%
Core i5-5257U3,898-65%
Core i7-5650U3,800-66%
Core i7-5600U3,792-66%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i7-1185G7 orCore i5-5257U
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Pentium Silver N500016.27+31%
Core i3-N30016.13+30%
Core i7-4910MQ15.27+23%
Core i3-8145U15.19+23%
Core i7-4900MQ14.89+20%
Core i5-5257U12.37
Core i5-5200U11.98-3%
Core i7-740QM11.77-5%
Core i5-5250U11.39-8%
Core i5-5350U11.04-11%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkCore i7-1185G7Core i5-5257U
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
11,284
(+189.48%)
3,898
3DMark Time Spy CPU
4,495
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Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
866
(+174.05%)
316
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
217
(+75%)
124
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
5,334
(+210.66%)
1,717
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
1,742
(+91.85%)
908
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
10,437
(+271.95%)
2,806
CPU Mark Single-Thread
2,819
(+63.7%)
1,722
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecCore i7-1185G7Core i5-5257U
ManufacturerIntelIntel
FoundryIntelIntel
Process Size10 nm14 nm
Transistors--1,900 million

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecCore i7-1185G7Core i5-5257U
SeriesCore i7Core i5
MicroarchitectureWillow Cove-UBroadwell-U
CodenameTiger Lake-UBroadwell-U
Memory SupportDDR4DDR3
Memory ChannelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC MemoryNoNo

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecCore i7-1185G7Core i5-5257U
Cores42
Threads84
Clock Speed3.0 GHz2.7 GHz
Turbo Clock4.8 GHz3.1 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier30.0x27.0x
Multiplier UnlockedNoNo

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecCore i7-1185G7Core i5-5257U
L1 Cache96 KB64 KB
L2 Cache1.25 MB256 KB
L3 Cache12 MB3 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecCore i7-1185G7Core i5-5257U
SocketIntel BGA 1449Intel BGA 1168
PCI ExpressPCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 2.0 x12
Thermal Design Power (TDP)28 W28 W
Tcase Max72 °C105 °C
TJ Max100 °C105 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecCore i7-1185G7Core i5-5257U
Integrated GraphicsIris Xe Graphics G7 96EUIntel Iris 6100
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, HTT, AES-NI, TSX, TXT, CLMUL, FMA3, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, Boost 2.0MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, EIST, 64-bit, XD bit, VT-d, VT-x, Smart Cache, ADX, RDSEED, PREFETCHW, HTT, Boost 2.0

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.