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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£360
  • Avg. price in US: ~$430
  • PassMark benchmark result: 8114
  • N. of physical cores: 4
  • CPU boost clock speed: 3.9 GHz

Intel Core i7 1065g7 review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

4.4

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%

4.4

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
4.4

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%

3.2

Performance

18.0%

5.6

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

5.3

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.3

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.0

Platform

1.0%

8.4

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%

?

Popularity

  • 3.6
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    3.6

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    4.6

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    4.3

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    2.1

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

  • 1.9
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.6

    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 i7-1065G7 is a 10th Gen 'Ice Lake' quad-core processor built on a 10nm process, featuring 8 threads, a 1.3GHz base clock, and a 3.9GHz max turbo boost. Key highlights include 8MB of Intel Smart Cache and high-performance Iris Plus G7 integrated graphics with 64 execution units, making it ideal for thin-and-light laptops requiring AI acceleration and Wi-Fi 6 support. While it offers excellent power efficiency and strong integrated GPU performance for its class, it is held back by relatively low base clock speeds and a tendency for thermal throttling in compact chassis under sustained heavy workloads.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i7 1065g7

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%

?

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

4.4
Intel Core i7 1065g7 has a technical score of 4.37 points, which is lower than that of 69.4% 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 i7 1065g7 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%

4.4

Overall score

40.0%

8.6

Price

5.6
Intel Core i7 1065g7 has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.6 points, which is lower than 82.6% 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 i7 1065g7 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 i7 1065g7 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

Z790, B660
Intel Core i7 1065g7 supports Z790, B660 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 79% of processors and equal to that of 1.2% of processors.
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 i7 1065g7 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 i7 1065g7 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 i7 1065g7 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 i7 1065g7 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

3.9 GHz
Intel Core i7 1065g7 reaches a boost clock of 3.9 GHz which is lower than that of 65% of processors and equal to that of 3.5% 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 1.3 GHz
Intel Core i7 1065g7 has a base clock of 4x1.3 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 i7 1065g7 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 i7 1065g7 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

8 MB
Intel Core i7 1065g7 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

2 MB
Intel Core i7 1065g7 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 i7 1065g7 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 i7 1065g7 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 i7 1065g7 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 i7 1065g7 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 i7 1065g7 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 i7 1065g7 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 Plus Graphics
Intel Core i7 1065g7 uses the Intel Iris Plus Graphics integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 64.5% of processors and equal to that in 0.7% 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

64
Intel Core i7 1065g7 has 64 GPU execution units, which is more than 87.4% of processors and equal to 3.5% 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

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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

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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 i7 1065g7 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 i7 1065g7 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

51 W
Intel Core i7 1065g7 has a boost power of 51 W which is lower than that of 67.4% of processors and equal to that of 1.1% 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 i7 1065g7 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 i7 1065g7 supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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Intel Core i7 1065g7 vs the average processor

  • 66.7% lower base power
    Intel Core i7 1065g7 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 i7 1065g7 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
  • 30.9% smaller die size
    Intel Core i7 1065g7 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 i7 1065g7 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
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    Intel Core i7 1065g7 includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Built-in hardware support for accelerating encryption and cryptographic tasks.
    When it matters: When encryption speed or secure workloads matter to you.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel Core i7 1065g7 includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.AES, VAES, SHA, PCLMULQDQ vs AES, SHA
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    Intel Core i7 1065g7 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 i7 1065g7 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 i7 1065g7 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 i7 1065g7 supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/LPDDR4 vs DDR4).DDR4/LPDDR4 vs DDR4
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Core i7 1065g7 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 i7 1065g7 uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Ice Lake vs Kaby Lake).Ice Lake vs Kaby Lake
  • 20.3% lower boost power
    Intel Core i7 1065g7 has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (51 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 i7 1065g7 has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (51 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.51 W vs 64 W
  • More advanced foundry
    Intel Core i7 1065g7 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 i7 1065g7 uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 10 nm vs Intel 14 nm).Intel 10 nm vs Intel 14 nm
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    Intel Core i7 1065g7 includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.
  • 8.7% higher single-core score
    Intel Core i7 1065g7 has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,599 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 1 wider front-end design
    Intel Core i7 1065g7 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 i7 1065g7 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 i7 1065g7 uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Ice Lake vs Kaby Lake).
  • More advanced foundry
    Intel Core i7 1065g7 uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 10 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    Intel Core i7 1065g7 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 i7 1065g7 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 i7 1065g7 supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/LPDDR4 vs DDR4).
  • 27.3% higher memory bandwidth
    Intel Core i7 1065g7 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 i7 1065g7 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.
  • 2.67x more GPU execution units
    Intel Core i7 1065g7 has more GPU execution units than the average processor (64 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • 66.7% lower base power
    Intel Core i7 1065g7 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.
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    Intel Core i7 1065g7 has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
  • 20.3% lower boost power
    Intel Core i7 1065g7 has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (51 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.

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Platform
Performance
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Integrated Graphics
Power & Thermal
  • Older CPU socket
    Intel Core i7 1065g7 uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,526 vs FP2).
  • 41.1% weaker multi-core performance
    Intel Core i7 1065g7 has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,639 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
  • 60.3% lower multi-core score
    Intel Core i7 1065g7 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,901 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Core i7 1065g7 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 9.3% lower boost clock
    Intel Core i7 1065g7 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.9 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 9.5% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Intel Core i7 1065g7 has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (438 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
  • 50% lower bus transfer rate
    Intel Core i7 1065g7 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.
  • 8.3% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Core i7 1065g7 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,278 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 50% lower bus speed
    Intel Core i7 1065g7 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.
  • 15 lower clock multiplier
    Intel Core i7 1065g7 has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (13 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
  • 23% lower PassMark score
    Intel Core i7 1065g7 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (8,114 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 20% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Core i7 1065g7 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.
  • 60.3% lower multi-core score
    Intel Core i7 1065g7 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,901 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >8500

    Intel Core i7 1065g7 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,901 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.1,901 vs 4,793
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Core i7 1065g7 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 i7 1065g7 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.4 vs 6
  • 41.1% weaker multi-core performance
    Intel Core i7 1065g7 has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,639 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 i7 1065g7 has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,639 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.1,639 vs 2,783
  • 9.3% lower boost clock
    Intel Core i7 1065g7 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.9 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 i7 1065g7 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.9 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.3.9 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 9.5% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Intel Core i7 1065g7 has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (438 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 i7 1065g7 has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (438 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.438 vs 484
  • 50% lower bus transfer rate
    Intel Core i7 1065g7 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 i7 1065g7 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 i7 1065g7 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 i7 1065g7 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
  • 8.3% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Core i7 1065g7 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,278 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 i7 1065g7 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,278 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.2,278 vs 2,483
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Intel Core i7 1065g7?

  • Significantly improved integrated graphics (Iris Plus G7) compared to previous 14nm generations
  • Excellent single-threaded performance for day-to-day productivity tasks like web browsing and office work
  • Highly power-efficient 10nm architecture with a low 15W TDP, contributing to longer laptop battery life
  • Supports fast memory (LPDDR4-3733), which boosts overall system responsiveness and benchmark scores
  • Integrated support for modern standards like Thunderbolt 3 and Wi-Fi 6
  • Capable of handling light creative workloads, including basic photo and video editing

What customers dislike about Intel Core i7 1065g7?

  • Multi-threaded performance is underwhelming compared to higher core-count rivals like the 6-core i7-10710U
  • Still struggles with modern AAA games; graphically intensive titles often remain unplayable even at low settings
  • Performance is heavily dependent on the laptop's thermal design and power limit settings (15W vs 25W modes)
  • Integrated graphics drivers can be buggier for gaming compared to AMD's competitive offerings
  • Often found in higher-priced 'premium' laptops, making it less of a value choice than some AMD Ryzen alternatives

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cpu.userbenchmark.com
01/10/2019
Intel Core i7-1065G7 - CPU UserBenchmarks

The Intel Core i7-1065G7 is a 10th-generation "Ice Lake" mobile processor with 4 cores and 8 threads, delivering an average benchmark score of 53.2%. Key pros include the integrated Iris Plus G7 graphics with 64 execution units and a ~18% IPC increase from the Sunny Cove architecture. However, to maintain a 15W envelope, base speeds are low at 1.3 GHz, resulting in, as noted in the...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
26/11/2019
Intel Core i7-1065G7 vs i7-9750H - two different worlds

The LaptopMedia review highlights that the Intel Core i7-1065G7 (10nm, 15W) and i7-9750H (14nm, 45W) cater to distinct needs, with the former prioritizing efficiency in thin-and-light devices and the latter maximizing raw performance. The i7-1065G7 excels with a superior Iris Plus G7 iGPU and faster DDR4-3200 memory, though it is limited by its 4-core, 8-thread design in heavy,...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
08/05/2020
Intel Core i7-1065G7 vs i7-10710U – the Comet Lake wins, big time

According to LaptopMedia, the Intel Core i7-10710U (Comet Lake) outperforms the i7-1065G7 (Ice Lake) by 45% in 3D rendering due to its 6-core/12-thread design, making it the superior choice for raw, heavy-duty processing. While the i7-10710U excels in productivity, its main drawback is weak integrated UHD graphics compared to the Ice Lake alternative. Conversely, the i7-1065G7...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
10/12/2019
Intel Core i7-1065G7 vs Core i5-1035G1

LaptopMedia analysis of the 10nm Ice Lake processors finds that while the Core i7-1065G7 offers slightly higher clock speeds and a larger cache, it struggles to justify a 44% price premium over the Core i5-1035G1. The i7 excels in demanding tasks with 24% faster CPU performance and superior Iris Plus G7 graphics, but the i5 delivers excellent value for everyday usage, including web...Read more

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laptopmag.com
01/08/2019
Intel 10th Gen Ice Lake CPU Benchmarked

The 10th Gen Intel "Ice Lake" Core i7-1065G7 represents a solid, evolutionary step, delivering a 20% to 30% performance leap over 8th Gen "Whiskey Lake" processors. A key pro includes the new Iris Plus integrated graphics, which nearly doubled gaming performance in tests (100.1 fps in Dirt 3) and enabled faster 4K video transcoding. The platform also introduces native support for...Read more

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techspot.com
05/12/2019
Intel Core i7-1065G7 Gaming Test: Integrated Graphics Performance

The TechSpot review of the Intel Core i7-1065G7 highlights a 10nm design featuring a 15–18% increase in single-threaded performance and IPC. However, multi-threaded performance remains largely stagnant, representing a major drawback. The 64-unit Iris Plus G7 integrated GPU brings a significant leap for gaming in ultraportables, allowing titles like Fortnite to run well at 45–55 FPS...Read more

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techspot.com
24/11/2019
Intel Core i7-1065G7 Benchmarked: Ice Lake with Iris Plus Graphics

The TechSpot review of the Intel Core i7-1065G7 highlights the 10nm "Ice Lake" chip as a major advancement for ultraportable laptops, specifically showcasing significant "Gen11" Iris Plus graphics improvements. Pros include a roughly 50% performance leap in integrated graphics, making games like Fortnite playable, with even higher gains at 25W TDP. However, cons include lower clock...Read more

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legitreviews.com
01/08/2019
Intel 10nm Ice Lake Benchmarks on the Core i7-1065G7 Processor

The Legit Reviews analysis of the Intel Core i7-1065G7 highlights a transition to a 10nm process and Sunny Cove architecture, which delivers significant instructions per clock (IPC) improvements despite lower 3.9 GHz maximum clock speeds. The 25W processor demonstrates high efficiency, with performance challenging older desktop chips in various benchmarks. While the Gen11 Iris Plus...Read more

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indiatoday.in
12/08/2020
Intel 10th Gen Core i7-1065G7 review: Taking the fight to AMD's Ryzen CPUs

The Intel Core i7-1065G7, based on the 10nm Ice Lake architecture, focuses on AI capabilities and integrated Iris Plus G7 graphics, offering substantial performance leaps in light gaming and photo editing. While providing superior single-threaded performance and efficiency for thin laptops, the chip's low 1.3GHz base clock leads to limitations in sustained multi-threaded tasks...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
21/03/2020
Intel Core i7-1065G7 vs i7-10710U – Comet Lake wins by a landslide

The Intel Core i7-1065G7 is a 10nm quad-core processor designed for thin-and-light laptops, offering high power efficiency and strong integrated Iris Plus G7 graphics for light, creative, and 3D tasks. While supporting fast memory speeds, it often carries a higher price tag than higher-core 14nm Comet Lake alternatives, offering lower raw multi-core performance for intensive tasks...Read more

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notebooks-und-mobiles.de
11/04/2020
Intel Core i7-1065G7 Review: Testing Ice Lake

The Intel Core i7-1065G7, a 10th-generation 10nm "Ice Lake" processor designed for thin laptops, offers improved efficiency with 4 cores and 8 threads, focusing on a 15-watt TDP. Key pros include significantly enhanced integrated Iris Plus G7 graphics for light gaming and superior single-core performance due to better instructions per clock (IPC), alongside faster LPDDR4x-3733...Read more

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hardwareinside.de
03/08/2019
Intel 10nm Ice Lake Benchmarks: 10th Gen Core i7 Performance Examined

The HardwareInside review of the Intel Core i7-1065G7 highlights the 10nm "Ice Lake" architecture's Sunny Cove cores, which deliver a significant 18% increase in Instructions Per Clock (IPC). A key pro is improved single-threaded efficiency, though a notable con is the lower maximum turbo frequency of 3.9 GHz compared to previous 14nm designs. The Gen 11 Iris Plus graphics provide a...Read more

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laptopspirit.fr
28/10/2019
Intel Core i7-1065G7 review: how the Ice Lake processor and its Iris Plus G7 hold up against the Core i7-8565U + GeForce MX250 combo

The LaptopSpirit review compares the 10nm Intel Core i7-1065G7 (Ice Lake) to the older i7-8565U paired with a GeForce MX250, finding that despite lower clock speeds, the i7-1065G7 provides competitive CPU performance and significantly improved integrated graphics. Pros include superior graphics performance from the Iris Plus G7, which is roughly twice as fast as previous...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
18/12/2019
Intel Core i7-1065G7 vs i7-10510U – Gaming and CPU Performance

The Intel Core i7-10510U and i7-1065G7 battle features a tradeoff between the 10510U’s 14nm higher clock speeds and the 1065G7’s 10nm newer architecture. The i7-10510U offers a 15% advantage in raw CPU performance for multitasking, though it suffers from poor UHD integrated graphics. Conversely, the i7-1065G7 provides superior Iris Plus G7 graphics for casual gaming and faster...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
08/05/2020
Intel Core i7-1065G7 vs. i7-10710U – Comet Lake wins big

According to LaptopMedia, the Intel Core i7-10710U (Comet Lake) is superior in raw performance, boasting 6 cores/12 threads, a 12MB cache, and higher boost clocks to outperform the i7-1065G7 by roughly 45% in multi-threaded tasks. However, the 14nm i7-10710U lags behind the 10nm i7-1065G7 in efficiency and integrated graphics performance. The Ice Lake i7-1065G7 provides superior...Read more

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notebookcheck.biz
07/03/2020
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Review (i7-1065G7, Iris Plus G4): Core i7 and Improved Graphics Performance

The Microsoft Surface Pro 7 (i7-1065G7) retains its predecessor's design while upgrading to Intel's 10th Gen chips, featuring a highly accurate 12.3-inch display and a much-needed USB-C port, though the design is starting to feel dated with thick bezels. The Intel Core i7-1065G7 provides solid productivity performance and significant graphical boosts, yet the device can run hot, and...Read more

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laptopspirit.fr
02/08/2019
Ice Lake – A Review of the Intel Quad-Core i7-1065G7 Processor (10th Gen)

The Intel Core i7-1065G7, part of the 10th-gen "Ice Lake" family, brings 10nm manufacturing and the Sunny Cove architecture to ultra-thin laptops with a 15W TDP. It features a 1.3 GHz base clock, delivering strong single-threaded performance and improved IPC for daily tasks. The processor introduces modern connectivity like Wi-Fi 6, Thunderbolt 3, and supports faster LPDDR4X-3733...Read more

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notebookcheck.it
26/02/2020
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Review: i7 Upgrade with Extra GPU Performance

The Microsoft Surface Pro 7 (i7) review by Notebookcheck highlights a 2-in-1 device focusing on internal upgrades, specifically 10th Gen Intel "Ice Lake" processors with significantly improved Iris Plus graphics for better light gaming and creative performance. While adopting a long-awaited USB-C port and maintaining a high-quality 12.3-inch PixelSense display, the device suffers...Read more

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ct.nl
09/11/2020
Lightweight laptop - Asus ZenBook 13 (2020) review

The 2020 Asus ZenBook 13 (UX325) is a highly portable, 1.07 kg ultrabook with a 13.9 mm thick, military-grade chassis featuring a 67Wh battery that provides excellent 12- to 14-hour endurance. Key pros include the versatile port selection (including HDMI 2.0 and Thunderbolt) and the innovative "NumberPad 2.0" integrated into the touchpad. Performance-wise, the laptop, equipped with...Read more

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itdaily.be
19/12/2019
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 review: time for a new look

The Microsoft Surface Pro 7 review highlights a high-quality 2-in-1 device that focuses on incremental upgrades, most notably adding a USB-C port while retaining its familiar magnesium alloy design and versatile kickstand. Performance is significantly boosted by 10th-generation Intel Core processors, making it a capable machine, though the design is criticized for having thick,...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
29/03/2021
All our articles tagged Intel Core i7-1065G7

The Intel Core i7-1065G7 is a 10th Gen "Ice Lake" processor designed for thin and light laptops, utilizing a 10nm process with 4 cores, 8 threads, and a boost frequency up to 3.90 GHz. A key feature is the integrated Iris Plus Graphics G7, which offers superior graphical power (64 EUs) compared to previous Intel solutions, ideal for casual gaming and daily productivity. However, it...Read more

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notebookcheck.nl
19/04/2020
Dell XPS 13 (2020) Full Test & Review

The Dell XPS 13 9300 with Intel Core i7-1065G7 is a premium ultrabook featuring a durable CNC aluminium/carbon fiber chassis and a 16:10 InfinityEdge display that maximizes screen space, although the design limits connectivity to only two Thunderbolt 3 ports and a microSD reader. Performance, driven by the "Ice Lake" chip and Iris Plus Graphics, is strong for multitasking and light...Read more

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notebookcheck.nl
19/12/2019
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 (15-inch) review

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 15-inch with Intel Core i7-1065G7 is lauded as a premium, highly portable business device featuring an exceptional 3:2 PixelSense touchscreen and a robust aluminum chassis. It provides improved performance over its predecessor with 10th Gen Intel Ice Lake graphics and better battery life than the AMD variants, lasting approximately 10 hours. However,...Read more

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