VIDEO Intel Core i7-1185G7 vs i7-1165G7 Benchmark Review, Why Does This CPU Exist?

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Intel Core i7-1185G7 vs i7-1165G7 Benchmark Review, Why Does This CPU Exist? In a recent video by Hardware Unboxed, the focus is on comparing Intel's Core i7-1185G7 and i7-1165G7 processors, both part of Intel's 11th generation Tiger Lake lineup. This review seeks to clarify if the claimed performance benefits of the 1185G7 make it a worthwhile upgrade over the more commonly found 1165G7.

Key Differences​

The Core i7-1185G7 is positioned as the flagship mobile processor, but the practical differences between it and the i7-1165G7 are minimal. The main specifications include four Willow Cove CPU cores with hyper-threading, an integrated Iris Xe GPU, and a relatively slight increase in clock speeds, with the 1185G7 capable of reaching 4.8 GHz compared to 4.7 GHz for the 1165G7. There is also a marginally higher base clock from 2.8 GHz to 3.0 GHz.

Benchmark Performance​

During testing, the review highlighted that both processors deliver almost identical performance across various benchmarks:

• Cinebench R20: The i7-1185G7 performed similarly to the i7-1165G7 at 15 watts, and only slightly faster (by about 2%) at 28 watts.
• Handbrake Encoding: No significant difference was found between the two, reinforcing the view that the performance gap is marginal.
• Microsoft Excel: Again, not much separation was observed, with the differences deemed negligible.

Despite the i7-1185G7 performing slightly better in single-threaded workloads and some specific office tasks, the overall performance gain is minimal, around 1.2% faster on average, which could easily fall within the margin of error.

Practical Recommendations​

The review advises against prioritizing the i7-1185G7 over the 1165G7, especially considering the higher cost that often accompanies the better-spec processor. Buyers are encouraged to consider factors such as build quality, battery life, and display features over the CPU model itself, since these aspects can significantly impact overall user experience.

Conclusion​

Overall, while the Intel Core i7-1185G7 showcases slight improvements in specific benchmarks, it does not offer a compelling reason to choose it over the i7-1165G7 for most users. This makes the flagship model seem somewhat redundant, especially when the performance gains are minimal. The review also hints at the heightened competition from AMD’s Ryzen line, particularly in multi-threaded tasks, indicating a fluid and evolving market landscape for mobile processors. If you’d like to dive deeper into these benchmarks and see the processors in action, check out the full video review linked above!​

What are your thoughts on the performance comparisons between the Intel processors? Have you noticed any differences in your day-to-day use? Let's discuss!