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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£270
  • Avg. price in US: ~$310
  • PassMark benchmark result: 9226
  • N. of physical cores: 4
  • CPU boost clock speed: 4.4 GHz

Intel Core i5 1145g7 review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

5.1

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%

5.1

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
5.1

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%

4.1

Performance

18.0%

6.6

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

5.0

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.0

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.0

Platform

1.0%

8.2

Integrated Graphics

Good
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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

  • 5.3
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    4.5

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    9.0

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    5.8

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    2.1

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

  • 2.5
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    2.7

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    2.8

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    2.1

    L3 cache

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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.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i5 1145g7

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

5.1
Intel Core i5 1145g7 has a technical score of 5.06 points, which is lower than that of 53.3% 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 1145g7 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%

5.1

Overall score

40.0%

9.1

Price

6.3
Intel Core i5 1145g7 has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.3 points, which is lower than 51% 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 1145g7 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

FCBGA1449
Intel Core i5 1145g7 uses the FCBGA1449 CPU socket, which is older than that of 80.1% of processors and equal to that of 1.1% 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 1145g7 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 1145g7 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 1145g7 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 1145g7 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

4.4 GHz
Intel Core i5 1145g7 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
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 1.1 GHz
Intel Core i5 1145g7 has a base clock of 4x1.1 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 1145g7 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 SuperFin
Intel Core i5 1145g7 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
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

8 MB
Intel Core i5 1145g7 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
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

5 MB
Intel Core i5 1145g7 has an L2 cache of 5 MB which is larger than that of 64.5% of processors and equal to that of 2.4% 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 1145g7 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/LPDDR4X
Intel Core i5 1145g7 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
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

4,267 MHz
Intel Core i5 1145g7 supports memory speeds up to 4267 MHz, which is higher than that of 63.7% of processors and equal to 2.6% 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

LPDDR4X-4267 MHz
Intel Core i5 1145g7 supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR4X-4267 MHz, which is higher than that of 63.3% of processors and equal to 2.4% 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 1145g7 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 1145g7 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 Iris Xe Graphics 80EU
Intel Core i5 1145g7 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
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

80
Intel Core i5 1145g7 has 80 GPU execution units, which is more than 91.7% of processors and equal to 3.3% 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 1145g7 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

AV1 (HW decode), VP8 (HW decode)
Intel Core i5 1145g7 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)
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

28 W
Intel Core i5 1145g7 has a TDP of 28 W which is lower than that of 67.2% of processors and equal to that of 7.2% 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

28 W
Intel Core i5 1145g7 has a base power of 28 W which is lower than that of 67.2% of processors and equal to that of 6.8% 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

52 W
Intel Core i5 1145g7 has a boost power of 52 W which is lower than that of 66.3% of processors and equal to that of 1% 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 1145g7 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 1145g7 supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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Intel Core i5 1145g7 vs the average processor

  • 2.5x more L2 per core
    Intel Core i5 1145g7 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.
    What it is: The amount of L2 cache available to each CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing per-core cache resources in deeper architectural analysis.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=1 MB/core

    Intel Core i5 1145g7 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
  • Newer PCIe version
    Intel Core i5 1145g7 supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3.0).
    What it is: The newest PCIe generation the processor can use directly for graphics cards, SSDs, and other high-speed expansion devices.
    When it matters: When you want support for newer GPUs or SSDs, or more bandwidth for high-speed expansion hardware.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 4.0

    Intel Core i5 1145g7 supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3.0).4.0 vs 3.0
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Core i5 1145g7 uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Tiger 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 1145g7 uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Tiger Lake vs Kaby Lake).Tiger Lake vs Kaby Lake
  • Newer DDR support
    Intel Core i5 1145g7 supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/LPDDR4X 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 1145g7 supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/LPDDR4X vs DDR4).DDR4/LPDDR4X vs DDR4
  • 37.8% lower base power
    Intel Core i5 1145g7 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.
    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 1145g7 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
    Intel Core i5 1145g7 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.
    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

    Intel Core i5 1145g7 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
    Intel Core i5 1145g7 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.
    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 1145g7 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
  • 19.1% smaller die size
    Intel Core i5 1145g7 has a lower die size than the average processor (144 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 1145g7 has a lower die size than the average processor (144 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².144 mm² vs 178 mm²
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    Intel Core i5 1145g7 includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.
  • 9.7% higher Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Intel Core i5 1145g7 has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (531 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
  • 7.3% better single-core performance
    Intel Core i5 1145g7 has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,665 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 1 wider front-end design
    Intel Core i5 1145g7 has a higher front-end width than the average processor (5 vs 4). The average processor uses front-end width of 4.
  • 2.5x more L2 per core
    Intel Core i5 1145g7 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.
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Core i5 1145g7 uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Tiger Lake vs Kaby Lake).
  • 2x larger L2 cache
    Intel Core i5 1145g7 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.
  • 19.1% smaller die size
    Intel Core i5 1145g7 has a lower die size than the average processor (144 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
  • More advanced foundry
    Intel Core i5 1145g7 uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 10 nm SuperFin vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    Intel Core i5 1145g7 has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • 16.7% smaller process node
    Intel Core i5 1145g7 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 PCIe version
    Intel Core i5 1145g7 supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3.0).
  • Newer DDR support
    Intel Core i5 1145g7 supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/LPDDR4X vs DDR4).
  • 49.1% higher memory bandwidth
    Intel Core i5 1145g7 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.
  • 45.5% higher memory speed
    Intel Core i5 1145g7 has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (4,267 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • 3.33x more GPU execution units
    Intel Core i5 1145g7 has more GPU execution units than the average processor (80 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • Better integrated GPU
    Intel Core i5 1145g7 uses a better integrated GPU than the average processor (Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80EU vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
  • 1 more supported displays
    Intel Core i5 1145g7 has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
  • 37.8% lower base power
    Intel Core i5 1145g7 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.
  • 37.8% lower TDP
    Intel Core i5 1145g7 has a lower TDP than the average processor (28 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
  • 18.8% lower boost power
    Intel Core i5 1145g7 has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (52 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.

Total
Platform
Performance
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Integrated Graphics
Power & Thermal
  • Older CPU socket
    Intel Core i5 1145g7 uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,449 vs FP2).
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Core i5 1145g7 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 33.8% weaker multi-core performance
    Intel Core i5 1145g7 has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,842 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
  • 50% lower bus transfer rate
    Intel Core i5 1145g7 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 1145g7 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.
  • 12.4% lower PassMark score
    Intel Core i5 1145g7 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (9,226 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 12 fewer PCIe lanes
    Intel Core i5 1145g7 has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (4 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • Limited PCIe bifurcation
    Intel Core i5 1145g7 supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x4, x2/x2, x1/x1/x1/x1 vs x16, x8/x8).
  • Narrower media codec support
    Intel Core i5 1145g7 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)).
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Core i5 1145g7 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 1145g7 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.4 vs 6
  • 12 fewer PCIe lanes
    Intel Core i5 1145g7 has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (4 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    What it is: The number of PCIe lanes provided directly by the processor.
    When it matters: When you connect fast GPUs, SSDs, or expansion cards.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=20

    Intel Core i5 1145g7 has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (4 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.4 vs 16
  • 33.8% weaker multi-core performance
    Intel Core i5 1145g7 has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,842 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 1145g7 has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,842 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.1,842 vs 2,783
  • 50% lower bus transfer rate
    Intel Core i5 1145g7 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 1145g7 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
  • 50% lower bus speed
    Intel Core i5 1145g7 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.
    What it is: The base platform clock used by older processor designs to derive other operating speeds.
    When it matters: When you are comparing older CPU platforms where bus design still affects how clocks and compatibility are set up.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=8 GT/s

    Intel Core i5 1145g7 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
  • Narrower media codec support
    Intel Core i5 1145g7 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)).
    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

    Intel Core i5 1145g7 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)
  • Older CPU socket
    Intel Core i5 1145g7 uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,449 vs FP2).
    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

    Intel Core i5 1145g7 uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,449 vs FP2).FCBGA1449 vs FP2
  • Limited PCIe bifurcation
    Intel Core i5 1145g7 supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x4, x2/x2, x1/x1/x1/x1 vs x16, x8/x8).
    What it is: The supported ways PCIe lanes can be split across multiple slots or devices.
    When it matters: When you plan multiple expansion cards or NVMe adapters.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel Core i5 1145g7 supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x4, x2/x2, x1/x1/x1/x1 vs x16, x8/x8).x4, x2/x2, x1/x1/x1/x1 vs x16, x8/x8
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What customers 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 customers dislike 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

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browser.geekbench.com
23/05/2026
Intel Core i5-1145G7 Benchmarks - Geekbench Browser

The Intel Core i5-1145G7 is a power-efficient, quad-core processor (Tiger Lake-U) designed for thin-and-light laptops, featuring Willow Cove cores that boost up to 4.4 GHz and integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7. It is well-suited for professional, everyday tasks and features Intel vPro for corporate security. The chip excels in single-core performance with a 15% improvement over...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
Q1 2021
Intel Core i5-1145G7 @ 2.60GHz - CPU Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-1145G7 is an 11th Gen "Tiger Lake" quad-core processor (2.60–4.40 GHz) designed for thin-and-light business laptops, featuring Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 for improved graphical performance. Key advantages include integrated Intel vPro support, Thunderbolt 4, and strong single-core performance suitable for daily office tasks. However, the chip is constrained by only...Read more

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cpu.userbenchmark.com
23/05/2026
Intel Core i5-1145G7 - CPU UserBenchmarks

The Intel Core i5-1145G7 is a 10nm "Tiger Lake" mobile processor designed for thin, business-focused laptops, featuring 4 cores and 8 threads with a 2.6 GHz base clock and up to 4.4 GHz boost. It offers excellent single-core responsiveness for productivity, integrated Iris Xe Graphics, and supports modern features like Thunderbolt 4 and vPro for enhanced security and connectivity....Read more

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laptopmedia.com
Q3 2020
Intel Core i5-1145G7 - LaptopMedia Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-1145G7 is a 10nm Tiger Lake UP3 processor designed for thin-and-light business laptops, featuring 4 cores, 8 threads, and capable integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU). It provides solid, competent performance for daily office tasks and multitasking, with a TDP that ranges from 12W to 28W, allowing for scaling based on cooling solutions. Key advantages...Read more

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openbenchmarking.org
Q3 2021
Intel Core i5-1145G7 Benchmarks, Linux Performance

The Intel Core i5-1145G7 is a 10nm "Tiger Lake" quad-core processor (2.6–4.4 GHz) designed for thin-and-light laptops, featuring AVX-512 support and an 8MB L3 cache. It offers strong single-threaded performance and integrated Iris Xe Graphics (80 EUs), which provide a significant boost for light gaming and media tasks over previous generations. However, with only four cores, it may...Read more

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01/03/2026
CPU-Z Single-Thread Benchmark for Intel Core i5-1145G7

The CPU-Z validation for an AMD Ryzen 5 1600X (6 cores/12 threads, 3.6-4.0 GHz) on an ASRock AB350 Pro4 motherboard with 16GB DDR4 memory provides a legacy snapshot of 14nm Zen architecture performance, highlighting strong multi-threaded capabilities for its era. Key advantages include solid multi-core efficiency for budget productivity and the long-term upgradeability offered by...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
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Intel Core i5-1145G7 - Benchmark Tests - LaptopMedia

The Intel Core i5-1145G7 is a power-efficient quad-core Tiger Lake-U processor designed for thin business laptops, featuring 10nm SuperFin architecture and Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 with 80 Execution Units. It provides high single-core responsiveness, support for PCIe 4.0 and Thunderbolt 4, and includes Intel vPro for security. However, the 4-core/8-thread configuration can struggle...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
23/05/2026
Intel Core i5-1145G7 | LaptopMedia - Tests and Specs

The Intel Core i5-1145G7 is a 10nm SuperFin, power-efficient quad-core SoC designed for thin-and-light ultrabooks, featuring a 2.60 GHz base clock, 4.40 GHz boost, and 8 threads. Key pros include the integrated Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) for capable light gaming, support for modern standards like Thunderbolt 4 and PCIe 4.0, and Intel vPro technology for enhanced enterprise security....Read more

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01/06/2021
Dell Latitude 14 5420 review - it easily lasts two workdays on a single charge

The Dell Latitude 14 5420 is a durable, eco-friendly business laptop featuring both 10th and 11th Gen Intel processors, with standout 63Wh battery life lasting nearly 19 hours in web browsing tests. Key pros include exceptional upgradeability with up to 64GB DDR4 RAM, dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, and a quiet keyboard with decent travel. However, the device suffers from a mediocre...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
05/05/2021
Dell Latitude 14 7420 review: One of the best devices Dell has made this year

The Dell Latitude 14 7420 is recognized as a top-tier business laptop featuring premium carbon fiber or aluminum construction and advanced security tools, including a "human detection" proximity sensor. It offers strong performance via 11th Gen Intel processors, a bright (435 nits) color-accurate display, and extensive battery life exceeding 16 hours of web browsing. Limitations...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
13/07/2021
Dell Latitude 14 9420 (2-in-1) review: they've gone with 16:10

The Dell Latitude 14 9420 (2-in-1) is a premium business convertible featuring a rigid all-aluminum CNC chassis and a 16:10 QHD+ display with 500-nit brightness and 99% sRGB coverage. Performance is powered by 11th Gen Intel processors, which offer solid graphics but only average rendering results, complemented by excellent battery life exceeding 12 hours for web browsing. Notable...Read more

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The Dell Latitude 15 5520 is a 15.6-inch business laptop that emphasizes sustainability by incorporating up to 21% bioplastics in its chassis, while improving portability with a lighter, 1.59 kg design compared to its predecessor. Powered by 11th Gen Intel Tiger Lake processors, it offers significant performance boosts for enterprise users. The device features excellent...Read more

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