Intel Core i7-5550U vs Intel Core i7-1195G7

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Performance
Core i7-5550U
3,4709% of 36,991
Core i7-1195G7201% better
10,438.528% of 36,991

The Core i7-1195G7 has 201% better performance than the Core i7-5550U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core i7-5550U
8.157% of 121.53
Core i7-1195G7201% better
24.520% of 121.53

The Core i7-1195G7 has 201% better value for the money than the Core i7-5550U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

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Summary

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About the Intel Core i7-5550U CPU

The Intel Core i7-5550U 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 $426. It is part of Intel's Core i7 lineup, which is based on the Broadwell-U microarchitecture. The i7-5550U is compatible with Intel BGA 1168 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD 6000 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i7-5550U supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i7-5550U 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 4 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i7-5550U 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 2000.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 3.0 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 i7-5550U includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD 6000. 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 i7-5550U has the 488th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 9.38% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 3,470 score and $426 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 8.15. This is the 206th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

About the Intel Core i7-1195G7 CPU

The Intel Core i7-1195G7 is a 4-core (8-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q2 2021 with a suggested retail price of $426. It is part of Intel's Core i7 lineup, which is based on the Willow Cove-U microarchitecture. The i7-1195G7 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 i7-1195G7 supports DDR4-3200 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i7-1195G7 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 80 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 i7-1195G7 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 2.9 GHz, and it can boost up to 5.0 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 i7-1195G7 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 & Value

The Core i7-1195G7 has the 239th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 28.22% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 10,438.5 score and $426 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 24.5. This is the 147th 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 i7-5550UCore i7-1195G7
ManufacturerIntelIntel
SeriesCore i7Core i7
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2015Q2 2021
Launch Price (MSRP)$426$426
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeActive
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core i7-5550U
3,4709% of 36,991
Core i7-1195G7201% better
10,438.528% of 36,991

The Core i7-1195G7 has 201% better performance than the Core i7-5550U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i7-5550U is ranked 488th with a score of 3,470, and the Core i7-1195G7 is ranked 239th with a score of 10,438.5.

Performance per dollar
Core i7-5550U
8.157% of 121.53
Core i7-1195G7201% better
24.520% of 121.53

The Core i7-1195G7 has 201% better value for the money than the Core i7-5550U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i7-5550U is ranked 206th with a performance per dollar of 8.15, and the Core i7-1195G7 is ranked 147th with a performance per dollar of 24.5.

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.

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CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i7-11390H10,604+206%
Core i5-11300H10,532+204%
Core i7-1195G710,438.5+201%
Core i7-7820HK10,019+189%
Core i7-7920HQ10,006+188%
Core i5-5250U3,586.5+3%
Core i5-5350U3,479+0%
Core i7-5550U3,470
Core i5-5300U3,439-1%
Core i5-5200U3,365.5-3%

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.

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CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i9-10980HK25.3+211%
Core i7-11390H24.89+206%
Core i7-1195G724.5+201%
Core i5-7300HQ24.17+197%
Core i7-7820HQ24.12+196%
Core i7-5650U8.92+10%
Core i7-840QM8.25+1%
Core i7-5550U8.15
Core i7-2960XM7.39-9%
Core i7-820QM7.33-10%

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 i7-5550UCore i7-1195G7
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
3,470
10,438.5
(+200.82%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
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4,266
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
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940
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
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222
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
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7,644
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
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2,064
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
2,864
10,826
(+278%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,703
3,028
(+77.8%)
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 i7-5550UCore i7-1195G7
ManufacturerIntelIntel
FoundryIntelIntel
Process Size14 nm10 nm
Transistors1,900 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 i7-5550UCore i7-1195G7
SeriesCore i7Core i7
MicroarchitectureBroadwell-UWillow Cove-U
CodenameBroadwell-UTiger Lake-U
Memory SupportDDR3DDR4-3200
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 i7-5550UCore i7-1195G7
Cores24
Threads48
Clock Speed2000.0 MHz2.9 GHz
Turbo Clock3.0 GHz5.0 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier20.0x29.0x
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 i7-5550UCore i7-1195G7
L1 Cache64 KB80 KB
L2 Cache256 KB1.25 MB
L3 Cache4 MB12 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 i7-5550UCore i7-1195G7
SocketIntel BGA 1168Intel BGA 1449
PCI ExpressPCIe 2.0 x12PCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W28 W
Tcase Max105 °C72 °C
TJ Max105 °C100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecCore i7-5550UCore i7-1195G7
Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 6000Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EU
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, 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 2.0MMX, 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 2.0

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