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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£250
  • Avg. price in US: ~$300
  • PassMark benchmark result: 7146
  • N. of physical cores: 4
  • CPU boost clock speed: 3.6 GHz

Intel Core i5 1035g1 review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

4.9

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

4.9

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
4.9

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

4.2

Performance

18.0%

5.5

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

5.2

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.6

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.6

Platform

1.0%

7.1

Integrated Graphics

Poor
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 3.2
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    3.4

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    4.4

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    3.4

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    1.8

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

  • 5.3
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    9.0

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    2.8

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    1.8

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The Intel Core i5-1035G1 is a 10th-generation 'Ice Lake' quad-core processor built on a 10nm process, featuring 8 threads, a 1.0 GHz base frequency, and a 3.6 GHz max turbo boost. It includes 6MB of Intel Smart Cache and an integrated Intel UHD Graphics G1 with 32 execution units, supporting fast memory types like DDR4-3200 and LPDDR4-3733. Its main pros include high energy efficiency with a 15W default TDP, native support for Wi-Fi 6 and Thunderbolt 3, and stable performance for everyday office tasks and light multitasking. However, its primary cons are its weak integrated graphics, which make it unsuitable for modern gaming or heavy video editing, and its susceptibility to thermal throttling in slim laptop designs.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i5 1035g1

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

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Performance

18.0%

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Cache & Architecture

10.0%

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Memory & PCIe

7.0%

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Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

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Integrated Graphics

4.9
Intel Core i5 1035g1 has a technical score of 4.92 points, which is lower than that of 55.8% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
Intel Core i5 1035g1 has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

4.9

Overall score

40.0%

9.2

Price

6.2
Intel Core i5 1035g1 has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.2 points, which is lower than 56.1% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

mobile
Intel Core i5 1035g1 belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

FCBGA1526
Intel Core i5 1035g1 uses the FCBGA1526 CPU socket, which is older than that of 78.5% of processors and equal to that of 0.4% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

N/A
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
Intel Core i5 1035g1 uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

4
Intel Core i5 1035g1 has 4 CPU cores, which is fewer than 50.7% of processors and equal to 28.5% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

8
Intel Core i5 1035g1 offers 8 CPU threads, which is more than 35.3% of processors and equal to 19% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

2
Intel Core i5 1035g1 offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.4% of processors and equal to 69.6% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

3.6 GHz
Intel Core i5 1035g1 reaches a boost clock of 3.6 GHz which is lower than that of 76.7% of processors and equal to that of 3.6% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

4 x 1.0 GHz
Intel Core i5 1035g1 has a base clock of 4x1.0 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

10 nm
Intel Core i5 1035g1 uses a 10 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 52.3% of processors and equal to that of 19.1% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel 10 nm
Intel Core i5 1035g1 is built on the Intel 10 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 52.3% of processors and equal to that of 1.7% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

6 MB
Intel Core i5 1035g1 has an L3 cache of 6 MB which is smaller than that of 60.4% of processors and equal to that of 9.7% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

2 MB
Intel Core i5 1035g1 has an L2 cache of 2 MB which is smaller than that of 51.3% of processors and equal to that of 11.1% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

320 KB
Intel Core i5 1035g1 has an L1 cache of 320 KB which is smaller than that of 55.2% of processors and equal to that of 4.1% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR4/LPDDR4
Intel Core i5 1035g1 supports DDR DDR4/LPDDR4, which is newer than that of 60.5% of processors and equal to that of 2.6% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

3,733 MHz
Intel Core i5 1035g1 supports memory speeds up to 3733 MHz, which is higher than that of 59.9% of processors and equal to 1.2% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

LPDDR4-3733 MHz
Intel Core i5 1035g1 supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR4-3733 MHz, which is higher than that of 60% of processors and equal to 0.9% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

64 GB
Intel Core i5 1035g1 supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is more than 28.4% of processors and equal to 27.6% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Intel Core i5 1035g1 includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel UHD Graphics G1
Intel Core i5 1035g1 uses the Intel UHD Graphics G1 integrated GPU, which is less advanced than that in 63.3% of processors and equal to that in 0.1% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

32
Intel Core i5 1035g1 has 32 GPU execution units, which is more than 70.8% of processors and equal to 9.9% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

300 MHz
Intel Core i5 1035g1 has an integrated GPU clock of 300 MHz which is lower than that of 57% of processors and equal to that of 38.7% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), VP8 (HW decode/encode), JPEG (HW decode/encode)
Intel Core i5 1035g1 supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), VP8 (HW decode/encode), JPEG (HW decode/encode) media codecs, which is broader support than 81% of processors and equal to 0.2% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

15 W
Intel Core i5 1035g1 has a TDP of 15 W which is lower than that of 77.7% of processors and equal to that of 16.1% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

15 W
Intel Core i5 1035g1 has a base power of 15 W which is lower than that of 77.2% of processors and equal to that of 16.2% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

25 W
Intel Core i5 1035g1 has a boost power of 25 W which is lower than that of 83.1% of processors and equal to that of 9.2% of processors.
Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

28 seconds
Intel Core i5 1035g1 has a turbo duration of 28 seconds which is longer than that of 3.8% of processors and equal to that of 85% of processors.
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

yes
Intel Core i5 1035g1 supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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Intel Core i5 1035g1 vs the average processor

  • 66.7% lower base power
    Intel Core i5 1035g1 has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
    When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <30 W

    Intel Core i5 1035g1 has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.15 W vs 45 W
  • 60.9% lower boost power
    Intel Core i5 1035g1 has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (25 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
    What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
    When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <50 W

    Intel Core i5 1035g1 has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (25 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.25 W vs 64 W
  • 30.9% smaller die size
    Intel Core i5 1035g1 has a lower die size than the average processor (123 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
    What it is: The physical area of the processor die, usually measured in square millimeters.
    When it matters: When you are comparing chip scale, packaging density, or broader design differences rather than direct user-visible performance.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <150 mm²

    Intel Core i5 1035g1 has a lower die size than the average processor (123 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².123 mm² vs 178 mm²
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    Intel Core i5 1035g1 has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
    When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <30 W

    Intel Core i5 1035g1 has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.15 W vs 45 W
  • Newer DDR support
    Intel Core i5 1035g1 supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/LPDDR4 vs DDR4).
    What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
    When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: DDR5

    Intel Core i5 1035g1 supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/LPDDR4 vs DDR4).DDR4/LPDDR4 vs DDR4
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Core i5 1035g1 uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Ice Lake vs Kaby Lake).
    What it is: The internal core-design codename used for this processor generation.
    When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs at a deeper design level and want to identify the exact architecture behind marketing names.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel Core i5 1035g1 uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Ice Lake vs Kaby Lake).Ice Lake vs Kaby Lake
  • More advanced foundry
    Intel Core i5 1035g1 uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 10 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
    What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
    When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel Core i5 1035g1 uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 10 nm vs Intel 14 nm).Intel 10 nm vs Intel 14 nm
  • 27.3% higher memory bandwidth
    Intel Core i5 1035g1 has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (58.3 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
    What it is: The maximum theoretical memory bandwidth the processor can support.
    When it matters: When memory-heavy workloads matter to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >75 GB/s

    Intel Core i5 1035g1 has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (58.3 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.58.3 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    Intel Core i5 1035g1 includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.
  • 1 wider front-end design
    Intel Core i5 1035g1 has a higher front-end width than the average processor (5 vs 4). The average processor uses front-end width of 4.
  • 30.9% smaller die size
    Intel Core i5 1035g1 has a lower die size than the average processor (123 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Core i5 1035g1 uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Ice Lake vs Kaby Lake).
  • More advanced foundry
    Intel Core i5 1035g1 uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 10 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 16.7% smaller process node
    Intel Core i5 1035g1 has a lower process node than the average processor (10 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • Newer DDR support
    Intel Core i5 1035g1 supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/LPDDR4 vs DDR4).
  • 27.3% higher memory bandwidth
    Intel Core i5 1035g1 has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (58.3 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • 27.3% higher memory speed
    Intel Core i5 1035g1 has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (3,733 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • 66.7% lower base power
    Intel Core i5 1035g1 has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • 60.9% lower boost power
    Intel Core i5 1035g1 has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (25 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    Intel Core i5 1035g1 has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.

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Platform
Performance
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Power & Thermal
  • Older CPU socket
    Intel Core i5 1035g1 uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,526 vs FP2).
  • 16.3% lower boost clock
    Intel Core i5 1035g1 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 44.5% weaker multi-core performance
    Intel Core i5 1035g1 has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,545 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Core i5 1035g1 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 12.4% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Core i5 1035g1 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,175 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 13.2% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Intel Core i5 1035g1 has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (420 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
  • 32.2% lower PassMark score
    Intel Core i5 1035g1 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (7,146 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 50% lower bus transfer rate
    Intel Core i5 1035g1 has a lower bus transfer rate than the average processor (4 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor offers bus transfer rate of 8 GT/s.
  • 50% lower bus speed
    Intel Core i5 1035g1 has a lower bus speed than the average processor (4 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor runs at bus speed of 8 GT/s.
  • 18 lower clock multiplier
    Intel Core i5 1035g1 has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (10 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
  • 12.5% less L3 per core
    Intel Core i5 1035g1 has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • 20% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Core i5 1035g1 has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (2 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 25% smaller L3 cache
    Intel Core i5 1035g1 has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (6 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • Limited PCIe bifurcation
    Intel Core i5 1035g1 supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x4, x2/x2, x2/x1/x1, x1/x1/x1/x1 vs x16, x8/x8).
  • 16.3% lower boost clock
    Intel Core i5 1035g1 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
    When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4.7 GHz

    Intel Core i5 1035g1 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.3.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 44.5% weaker multi-core performance
    Intel Core i5 1035g1 has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,545 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 score that reflects how well the processor handles long, heavy rendering workloads across many cores.
    When it matters: When you care about sustained multi-core performance in rendering, compiling, heavy creation work, or productivity workloads that use many threads.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4700

    Intel Core i5 1035g1 has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,545 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.1,545 vs 2,783
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Core i5 1035g1 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    Intel Core i5 1035g1 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.4 vs 6
  • 13.2% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Intel Core i5 1035g1 has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (420 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about lighter workloads, interface responsiveness, or software that still depends heavily on one fast core.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >600

    Intel Core i5 1035g1 has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (420 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.420 vs 484
  • 12.4% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Core i5 1035g1 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,175 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    Intel Core i5 1035g1 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,175 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.2,175 vs 2,483
  • 12.5% less L3 per core
    Intel Core i5 1035g1 has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    What it is: The amount of L3 cache effectively available per CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing how much shared cache each core can draw on in deeper technical analysis.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=2 MB/core

    Intel Core i5 1035g1 has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.1.5 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • 32.2% lower PassMark score
    Intel Core i5 1035g1 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (7,146 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
    When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >19000

    Intel Core i5 1035g1 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (7,146 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.7,146 vs 10,532.5
  • 50% lower bus transfer rate
    Intel Core i5 1035g1 has a lower bus transfer rate than the average processor (4 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor offers bus transfer rate of 8 GT/s.
    What it is: The maximum data transfer rate supported by the processor's platform bus, usually shown in GT/s.
    When it matters: When you are comparing older platform bandwidth limits rather than just raw CPU core performance.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=8 GT/s

    Intel Core i5 1035g1 has a lower bus transfer rate than the average processor (4 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor offers bus transfer rate of 8 GT/s.4 GT/s vs 8 GT/s
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What customers like about Intel Core i5 1035g1?

  • Efficient performance for everyday tasks like web browsing, office work, and video calls
  • Good value for money in mid-level ultrabooks
  • Energy-efficient architecture helps prolong laptop battery life
  • Reliable multitasking for basic to heavy productivity tasks
  • Stay relatively cool during standard office use compared to some rivals
  • Improved memory support for faster DDR4 and LPDDR4X RAM

What customers dislike about Intel Core i5 1035g1?

  • Integrated UHD G1 graphics are weak and unsuitable for modern, demanding games
  • Prone to thermal throttling under heavy loads in thin laptop designs
  • Low base clock frequency (1.0 GHz) can feel slow if turbo boost isn't active
  • Significant performance drop during intensive video editing or 3D rendering
  • May reach high temperatures (up to 100°C) during prolonged heavy use
  • Not a user-replaceable component as it is permanently soldered to the motherboard

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laptopmedia.com
09/12/2020
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go review – good quality ultrabook for students (Core i5-1035G1) Would you like a performance comparison between this i5-1035...

The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go is a portable 1.11kg ultrabook featuring a premium aluminum lid and a high-quality 12.4-inch 3:2 touchscreen display suitable for students, according to LaptopMedia. Performance is driven by an Intel Core i5-1035G1, which is adequate for daily tasks but limited by thermal constraints under heavy loads, while the 4GB RAM/64GB eMMC base configuration is...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
21/02/2020
Intel Core i5-1035G1 vs i5-9400H – what do you choose, portability or performance?

This LaptopMedia comparison highlights a trade-off between the performance-focused, 45W Coffee Lake Core i5-9400H and the efficient, 15W Ice Lake Core i5-1035G1 for thin-and-light devices. The i5-9400H excels in raw power with 22% higher benchmark scores, a 4.30 GHz boost clock, and better suitability for heavy editing, though it suffers from poor battery life and requires...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
06/12/2019
Intel Core i5-1035G4 vs i5-1035G1 – Intel Iris Plus G4 is the boss here

LaptopMedia finds that while the Intel Core i5-1035G4 and i5-1035G1 are similar 10nm Ice Lake processors, the i5-1035G4 offers a slightly higher base/boost clock and roughly 8% better CPU performance, along with a significant 73% advantage in GPU tasks due to its superior Intel Iris Plus G4 graphics with 48 EUs. The i5-1035G4 is highlighted as the better value, costing only about 4%...Read more

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notebookcheck.net
08/12/2019
Dell Inspiron 15 5593, i5-1035G1 Laptop Review

The Dell Inspiron 15 5593 is a 15.6-inch budget laptop powered by 10th Gen Intel Core i5-1035G1 processors, offering efficient, responsive performance for daily office tasks and multitasking. The device features a, plastic-aluminum construction with relatively thin bezels, providing a modern, portable design suitable for a home office environment. Key advantages identified in the...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
12/12/2019
Intel Core i5-1035G1 vs i5-8265U – almost the same CPU performance, but the Ice Lake CPU has better iGPU

LaptopMedia compares the 10th Gen Intel Core i5-1035G1 (10nm) and 8th Gen i5-8265U (14nm++), finding nearly identical CPU performance, with the older chip maintaining a marginal 2% lead in some benchmarks. The Ice Lake i5-1035G1 offers significant advantages, including a 25% faster Intel UHD G1 iGPU for better light gaming and support for faster memory (DDR4-3200/LPDDR4-3733). While...Read more

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ultrabookreview.com
24/06/2025
Intel Core i5-1035G1 benchmarks and tests, vs i5-10210U, i5-8265U and Ryzen 5 3500U

The Intel Core i5-1035G1 (Ice Lake) is a 15W lower-mid-range processor tailored for daily productivity, offering solid 4-core/8-thread performance with improved integrated UHD G1 graphics and faster RAM support. Key advantages include high efficiency for thin-and-light laptops and better performance in short bursts, though it lags behind older i5-10210U chips in maximum boost...Read more

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Intel Core i5-1035G1 @ 1.00GHz - CPU Benchmarks Ultrabookreview.com

The Intel Core i5-1035G1 is a 10th-generation "Ice Lake" quad-core processor launched in 2019, utilizing a 10nm architecture to deliver a 7,368 multi-thread CPU Mark at 15W TDP. The processor is well-suited for general productivity and light multitasking, offering improved energy efficiency and native support for Wi-Fi 6. However, its limited UHD Graphics G1 with 32 execution units...Read more

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Intel Core i5-1035G1 - CPU UserBenchmarks

The Intel Core i5-1035G1 is a 10th-generation "Ice Lake" quad-core processor designed for thin-and-light laptops, offering reliable performance for daily, general-purpose tasks. Featuring 4 cores and 8 threads with a 15W TDP, this 10nm CPU boasts strong energy efficiency, supporting modern Wi-Fi 6, Thunderbolt 3, and fast LPDDR4X memory. However, it is an entry-to-mid-level option...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
28/08/2020
Our articles tagged with Intel Core i5-1035G1

The Intel Core i5-1035G1 is a 10th-generation Ice Lake processor utilizing a 10nm process with 4 cores, 8 threads, and a 15W TDP, designed for efficient daily multitasking. It offers high value by outperforming entry-level dual-core chips like the i3-1005G1 while supporting modern technologies like Wi-Fi 6, Thunderbolt 3, and fast DDR4-3200/LPDDR4-3733 RAM. However, the chip is...Read more

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All our reviews and articles tagged Intel Core i5-1035G1. Would you like a detailed technical comparison between this model and the next generation (1...

The Intel Core i5-1035G1 is a 10nm Ice Lake quad-core processor designed for thin laptops, featuring a 1.00 GHz base and 3.60 GHz boost frequency with improved memory speeds (DDR4-3200/LPDDR4-3733). While offering better IPC over older chips, its raw CPU performance is similar to the 14nm Core i5-8265U, accompanied by superior Intel UHD Graphics G1 that deliver a roughly 25%...Read more

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notebookcheck.biz
09/11/2020
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Review (i5-1035G1, FHD)

The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go (i5-1035G1) is praised for its premium build quality, 1.1 kg weight, and 3:2 touchscreen, offering high portability and a sturdy design. However, the review highlights the base model's 4GB RAM and 64GB eMMC storage as insufficient, and overall finds the device too expensive for its performance level. Key cons include a lack of keyboard backlighting,...Read more

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digitec.ch
10/11/2020
Surface Laptop Go: Testing Microsoft's smallest notebook

The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go is a sleek, 1.1 kg ultra-portable featuring high-quality aluminum construction, a top-tier keyboard, and an effective, quiet cooling system. While designed for productivity, it compromises on a low-resolution 12.4-inch display (1536 x 1024) that produces fuzzy text, and lacks keyboard backlighting and Windows Hello facial recognition. Performance is...Read more

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xataka.com.mx
23/09/2020
HP Pavilion x360 review: Testing 10th Gen Intel Core processors in a laptop for the masses

The HP Pavilion x360 (2020) is a versatile 2-in-1, 14-inch laptop designed for the mass market, featuring 10th Gen Intel Core processors, a sturdy design, and reliable performance for daily tasks. While praised for its functional keyboard, trackpad, and flexible 360-degree hinge, the device is criticized for being somewhat heavy and thick for tablet use, along with having a large...Read more

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corriere.it
13/01/2021
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go: Ideal for Students and Remote Work

The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go is framed as a balanced, highly portable entry-level device, featuring a premium aluminum chassis and a 12.4-inch PixelSense touchscreen with a 3:2 aspect ratio. It is designed for students and remote workers, boasting strong performance from its 10th Gen Intel Core i5 processor and a pleasant typing experience for daily tasks. While praised for its...Read more

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