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Intel Core i5 1145g7 Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£270PassMark benchmark result:9226N. of physical cores:4CPU boost clock speed:4.4 GHzCPU socket:FCBGA1449TDP (Thermal design power):28 W

Intel Core i5 1145g7 Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

5.2

Overall score

Score
5.2/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components

90%

5.2

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 59% of processors
5.2

Technical score

Technical score
5.2/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components

60%

4.2

Performance

18%

6.6

Cache & Architecture

10%

5.3

Memory & PCIe

7%

7.6

Power & Thermal

4%

7.9

Platform

1%

8.2

Integrated Graphics

â–¼Worse than 56% of processors
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £270

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Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i5 1145g7

Technical score
Technical score
5.2/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components:

60%

4.2

Performance

18%

6.6

Cache & Architecture

10%

5.3

Memory & PCIe

7%

7.6

Power & Thermal

4%

7.9

Platform

1%

8.2

Integrated Graphics

5.2
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
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.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Intel Core i5 1145g7 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is higher than that of 0% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.3/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components:

60%

5.2

Overall score

40%

9.1

Price

6.3
Brand name
Intel
Processor type
mobile
Processor type
mobile
â–¼ Worse than 44% of models
This processor 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
FCBGA1449
CPU socket
FCBGA1449
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
This processor uses the FCBGA1449 CPU socket, which is older than that of 80.6% of processors and equal to that of 1.1% of processors.
Chipset
N/A
CPU architecture
x86-64
CPU architecture
x86-64
â–² Better than 2% of models
This processor 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
4
N. of physical cores
4
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <2 – >12
This processor has 4 CPU cores, which is fewer than 50.7% of processors and equal to 28.5% of processors.
CPU threads
8
CPU threads
8
â–¼ Worse than 46% of models
Market range: <4 – >24
This processor offers 8 CPU threads, which is more than 35.2% of processors and equal to 19.1% of processors.
Threads per core
2
Threads per core
2
â–² Better than 30% of models
Market range: <0 – >2.5
This processor offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.3% of processors and equal to 69.7% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
4.4 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
4.4 GHz
â–² Better than 51% of models
Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
This processor reaches a boost clock of 4.4 GHz which is higher than that of 51.2% of processors and equal to that of 5.1% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
4x 1.1 GHz
CPU base clock speed
4x 1.1 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
This processor has a base clock of 4x1.1 GHz which is lower than that of 91.5% of processors and equal to that of 0.7% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
10 nm
Semiconductor size
10 nm
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
This processor uses a 10 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 52.4% of processors and equal to that of 19.1% of processors.
Foundry
Intel 10 nm SuperFin
Foundry
Intel 10 nm SuperFin
â–² Better than 54% of models
This processor is built on the Intel 10 nm SuperFin foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 54% of processors and equal to that of 2.6% of processors.
L3 cache
8 MB
L3 cache
8 MB
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
This processor has an L3 cache of 8 MB which is larger than that of 39.7% of processors and equal to that of 11.8% of processors.
L2 cache
5 MB
L2 cache
5 MB
â–² Better than 65% of models
Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
This processor has an L2 cache of 5 MB which is larger than that of 64.8% of processors and equal to that of 2.5% of processors.
L1 cache
320 KB
L1 cache
320 KB
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
This processor 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
DDR4/LPDDR4X
DDR memory version
DDR4/LPDDR4X
â–² Better than 63% of models
This processor supports DDR DDR4/LPDDR4X, which is newer than that of 63.4% of processors and equal to that of 3% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
4,267 MHz
Maximum memory speed
4,267 MHz
â–² Better than 64% of models
Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
This processor supports memory speeds up to 4,267 MHz, which is higher than that of 64.1% of processors and equal to 2.6% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
LPDDR4X-4267 MHz
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
LPDDR4X-4267 MHz
â–² Better than 61% of models
This processor supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR4X-4267 MHz, which is higher than that of 60.9% of processors and equal to 2.6% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
N/A
Maximum memory capacity
64 GB
Maximum memory capacity
64 GB
â–¼ Worse than 44% of models
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This processor supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is more than 28.4% of processors and equal to 27.5% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
yes
Integrated graphics
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This processor includes integrated graphics. 12.4% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80EU
Integrated GPU model
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80EU
â–² Better than 79% of models
This processor uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80EU integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 78.5% of processors and equal to that in 2.5% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
80
Integrated GPU execution units
80
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <6 – >64
This processor has 80 GPU execution units, which is more than 91.7% of processors and equal to 3.3% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
300 MHz
Integrated GPU base frequency
300 MHz
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Market range: <300 MHz – >800 MHz
This processor has an integrated GPU clock of 300 MHz which is lower than that of 58.1% of processors and equal to that of 37.9% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
AV1 (HW decode), VP8 (HW decode)
Integrated media encoders/decoders
AV1 (HW decode), VP8 (HW decode)
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
This processor supports AV1 (HW decode), VP8 (HW decode) media codecs, which is narrower support than 50.4% of processors and equal to 0.5% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
28 W
TDP (Thermal design power)
28 W
â–² Better than 67% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a TDP of 28 W which is lower than that of 67.5% of processors and equal to that of 7% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
28 W
Base power (PL1)
28 W
â–² Better than 67% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a base power of 28 W which is lower than that of 67.2% of processors and equal to that of 7.2% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
?
Tau (power duration limit)
28 seconds
Tau (power duration limit)
28 seconds
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
Market range: <8 seconds – >28 seconds
This processor has a turbo duration of 28 seconds which is longer than that of 3.4% of processors and equal to that of 86.1% of processors.
Configurable TDP
yes
Configurable TDP
yes
â–² Better than 47% of models
This processor supports configurable TDP. 47.3% of processors support configurable TDP.
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Intel Core i5 1145g7 vs the average processor

246810TotalPlatformPerformanceCache & ArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated GraphicsPower & Thermal
  • 2.5x more L2 per core
    L2 per core
    1.25 MB/core
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <0.25 MB/core – >2 MB/core
    This processor has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
    1.25 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Microarchitecture codename
    Tiger Lake
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Tiger Lake vs Kaby Lake).
    Tiger Lake vs Kaby Lake
  • Newer PCIe version
    PCIe version
    4.0
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This processor supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3).
    4.0 vs 3.0
  • Advanced security extensions
    Security extensions
    AES-NI, Secure Key, SGX, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This processor provides more advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, Secure Key, SGX, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor).
    AES-NI, Secure Key, SGX, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor
  • Newer DDR support
    DDR memory version
    DDR4/LPDDR4X
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This processor supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/LPDDR4X vs DDR4).
    DDR4/LPDDR4X vs DDR4
  • 37.8% lower base power
    Base power (PL1)
    28 W
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This processor has a lower base power draw than the average processor (28 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    28 W vs 45 W
  • 2x larger L2 cache
    L2 cache
    5 MB
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
    This processor has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
    5 MB vs 2.5 MB
  • 49.1% higher memory bandwidth
    Maximum memory bandwidth
    68.3 GB/s
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <25 GB/s – >100 GB/s
    This processor has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (68.3 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
    68.3 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s
  • Advanced security extensions
    Security extensions
    AES-NI, Secure Key, SGX, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This processor provides more advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, Secure Key, SGX, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor).
    AES-NI, Secure Key, SGX, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor
  • Broader instruction support
    Instruction sets
    MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This processor supports a broader instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    Cryptographic acceleration
    AES, VAES, SHA
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This processor includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not. 0.00% of processors include crypto acceleration.
    AES, VAES, SHA vs AES, SHA
  • 12.5% higher single-core score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    1,655
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <561 – >2.7k
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,655 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    1,655 vs 1,471
  • 8.6% higher Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Cinebench R20 single-core benchmark score
    531
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <282 – >775
    This processor has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (531 vs 489). The average processor scores 489 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    531 vs 489
  • 6.6% better single-core performance
    PassMark single-core benchmark score
    2,665
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >4k
    This processor has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,665 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
    2,665 vs 2,500
  • 2.5x more L2 per core
    L2 per core
    1.25 MB/core
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <0.25 MB/core – >2 MB/core
    This processor has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
    1.25 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Microarchitecture codename
    Tiger Lake
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Tiger Lake vs Kaby Lake).
    Tiger Lake vs Kaby Lake
  • 2x larger L2 cache
    L2 cache
    5 MB
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
    This processor has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
    5 MB vs 2.5 MB
  • 18.6% smaller die size
    Die size
    144 mm²
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <99 mm² – >257 mm²
    This processor has a lower die size than the average processor (144 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    144 mm² vs 177 mm²
  • More advanced foundry
    Foundry
    Intel 10 nm SuperFin
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This processor uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 10 nm SuperFin vs Intel 14 nm).
    Intel 10 nm SuperFin vs Intel 14 nm
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    L3 per core
    2 MB/core
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <1 MB/core – >3 MB/core
    This processor has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.7 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • 16.7% smaller process node
    Semiconductor size
    10 nm
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
    This processor has a lower process node than the average processor (10 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    10 nm vs 12 nm
  • Newer PCIe version
    PCIe version
    4.0
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This processor supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3).
    4.0 vs 3.0
  • Newer DDR support
    DDR memory version
    DDR4/LPDDR4X
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This processor supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/LPDDR4X vs DDR4).
    DDR4/LPDDR4X vs DDR4
  • 49.1% higher memory bandwidth
    Maximum memory bandwidth
    68.3 GB/s
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <25 GB/s – >100 GB/s
    This processor has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (68.3 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
    68.3 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s
  • 45.5% higher memory speed
    Maximum memory speed
    4,267 MHz
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
    This processor has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (4267 MHz vs 2933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2933 MHz.
    4,267 MHz vs 2,933 MHz
  • 3.33x more GPU execution units
    Integrated GPU execution units
    80
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <6 – >64
    This processor has more GPU execution units than the average processor (80 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
    80 vs 24
  • Better integrated GPU
    Integrated GPU model
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80EU
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This processor uses a better integrated GPU than the average processor (Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80EU vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80EU vs Intel UHD Graphics 630
  • 1 more supported displays
    Maximum supported displays
    4
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <1 – >6
    This processor has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
    4 vs 3
  • 37.8% lower base power
    Base power (PL1)
    28 W
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This processor has a lower base power draw than the average processor (28 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    28 W vs 45 W
  • 37.8% lower TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    28 W
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This processor has a lower TDP than the average processor (28 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    28 W vs 45 W
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    N. of physical cores
    4
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This processor has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    4 vs 6
  • Lower base clock
    CPU base clock speed
    4 x 1.1 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    This processor has a lower base clock than the average processor (4x1.1 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz).
    4x1.1 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz
  • 86.7% slower classroom rendering
    Blender (bmw27) benchmark result
    44.38
    Category Benchmark
    Market range: <97 – >1.3k
    This processor has a higher Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (44.4 vs 334.1). The average processor needs 334.1 for the Blender Classroom test.
    44.38 vs 334.1
  • 12 fewer PCIe lanes
    PCIe lane count
    4
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <10 – >30
    This processor has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (4 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    4 vs 16
  • 34% weaker multi-core performance
    Cinebench R20 multi-core benchmark score
    1,842
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <702 – >10.8k
    This processor has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,842 vs 2,791). The average processor scores 2,791 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    1,842 vs 2,791
  • Limited PCIe bifurcation
    PCIe bifurcation modes
    x4, x2/x2, x1/x1/x1/x1
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    This processor supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x4, x2/x2, x1/x1/x1/x1 vs x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4).
    x4, x2/x2, x1/x1/x1/x1 vs x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4
  • 50% lower bus speed
    Bus speed
    4 GT/s
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <3 GT/s – >8 GT/s
    This processor 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.
    4 GT/s vs 8 GT/s
  • 50% lower bus transfer rate
    Bus transfer rate
    4 GT/s
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <4 GT/s – >19 GT/s
    This processor 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
  • Older CPU socket
    CPU socket
    FCBGA1449
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This processor uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1449 vs FP4).
    FCBGA1449 vs FP4
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    N. of physical cores
    4
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This processor has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    4 vs 6
  • Lower base clock
    CPU base clock speed
    4 x 1.1 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    This processor has a lower base clock than the average processor (4x1.1 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz).
    4x1.1 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz
  • 86.7% slower classroom rendering
    Blender (bmw27) benchmark result
    44.38
    Category Benchmark
    Market range: <97 – >1.3k
    This processor has a higher Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (44.4 vs 334.1). The average processor needs 334.1 for the Blender Classroom test.
    44.38 vs 334.1
  • 34% weaker multi-core performance
    Cinebench R20 multi-core benchmark score
    1,842
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <702 – >10.8k
    This processor has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,842 vs 2,791). The average processor scores 2,791 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    1,842 vs 2,791
  • 50% lower bus speed
    Bus speed
    4 GT/s
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <3 GT/s – >8 GT/s
    This processor 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.
    4 GT/s vs 8 GT/s
  • 50% lower bus transfer rate
    Bus transfer rate
    4 GT/s
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <4 GT/s – >19 GT/s
    This processor 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
  • 12.7% lower PassMark score
    PassMark benchmark result
    9,226
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
    This processor has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (9,226 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    9,226 vs 10,572.5
  • 12 fewer PCIe lanes
    PCIe lane count
    4
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <10 – >30
    This processor has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (4 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    4 vs 16
  • Limited PCIe bifurcation
    PCIe bifurcation modes
    x4, x2/x2, x1/x1/x1/x1
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    This processor supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x4, x2/x2, x1/x1/x1/x1 vs x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4).
    x4, x2/x2, x1/x1/x1/x1 vs x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4
  • Narrower media codec support
    Integrated media encoders/decoders
    AV1 (HW decode), VP8 (HW decode)
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This processor supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode), VP8 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
    AV1 (HW decode), VP8 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)

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What we like about Intel Core i5 1145g7

  • Efficient performance for productivity tasks like web browsing and spreadsheet editing
  • Integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics perform well for light gaming and high-resolution video playback
  • Supports vPro technology, providing enhanced security and remote management for business users
  • Low power consumption (TDP of 12W-28W) contributes to better battery life in thin-and-light laptops
  • Good thermal management, with some users reporting operating temperatures staying below 50°C during regular use

What we don't like about Intel Core i5 1145g7

  • Performance is noticeably lower when the laptop is not plugged into a power source
  • Integrated graphics performance is heavily dependent on having fast, dual-channel RAM
  • Quad-core design is no longer as competitive against newer multi-core processors for heavy workloads
  • Limited overclocking potential due to a locked multiplier
  • May experience thermal throttling in laptop chassis with inadequate cooling solutions

Verdict

The Intel Core i5-1145G7 is an 11th Gen quad-core mobile processor based on the 10nm SuperFin Tiger Lake-U architecture, featuring 8 threads, an 8MB Smart Cache, and a configurable TDP ranging from 12W (1.1 GHz base) to 28W (2.6 GHz base) with a max turbo boost of 4.4 GHz. Key strengths include its integrated Iris Xe Graphics (80 EUs), support for PCIe 4.0, Thunderbolt 4, Wi-Fi 6, and Intel vPro for enterprise-level remote management, making it highly efficient for ultrabooks and productivity. However, it is limited by having only 4 cores, which may bottleneck intensive multi-threaded workloads, and it can run hot in compact laptop designs under sustained heavy use.

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