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Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1160G7 vs Intel Core i7-1255U: Comparison
11th Gen Intel Core i7-1160G7 vs Core i7-1255U: the total cores difference
These two are close on paper, and total cores is the only measure that separates them at all: 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1160G7 4 against Core i7-1255U 10. They differ on p-core base clock too, 2.1 GHz on the 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1160G7 versus 1.7 GHz on the Core i7-1255U. They differ on socket too, FCBGA1598 on the 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1160G7 versus FCBGA1744 on the Core i7-1255U. Socket status is not the same on both, End of Life on the 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1160G7 versus Mature on the Core i7-1255U. Product line is not the same on both, Core i7 on the 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1160G7 versus Core on the Core i7-1255U.
11th Gen Intel Core i7-1160G7 vs Core i7-1255U: which one fits your build
Take the 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1160G7 for thin, battery-efficient laptops wanting flagship-tier Iris Xe graphics at a genuinely low 15W power envelope. Avoid it for buyers wanting maximum sustained CPU performance, the higher-TDP 1185G7 has more thermal headroom to work with. Buy the Core i7-1255U for ultra-thin laptops and business laptops, though it is the wrong buy for gaming laptops and heavy sustained workloads. Our rating of the Core i7-1255U (7.7/10): the Intel Core i7-1255U prioritizes battery life and portability, fitting thin business and everyday laptops rather than performance-first designs.
What 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1160G7 and Core i7-1255U have in common
Everything else lines up. Tdp, l3 cache, integrated graphics, form factor and igpu read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 9 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1160G7 and Core i7-1255U differ on performance cores?
Yes. Performance Cores reads 4 on the 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1160G7 versus 2 on the Core i7-1255U.
Is the Market Segment the same on the 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1160G7 and Core i7-1255U?
It is. Both are listed at Laptop, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1160G7
- Intel
- Intel Core i7-1255U
- Intel
Product Line
- Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1160G7
- Core i7
- Intel Core i7-1255U
- Core
Form Factor
- Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1160G7
- Laptop
- Intel Core i7-1255U
- Laptop
Model Number
- Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1160G7
- Core i7-1160G7
- Intel Core i7-1255U
- i7-1255U
Codename
- Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1160G7
- Tiger Lake
- Intel Core i7-1255U
- Alder Lake
Release Year
- Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1160G7
- 2020
- Intel Core i7-1255U
- 2022
TDP
- Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1160G7
- 15 W
- Intel Core i7-1255U
- 15 W
iGPU
- Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1160G7
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics
- Intel Core i7-1255U
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Market Segment
- Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1160G7
- Laptop
- Intel Core i7-1255U
- Laptop
Microarchitecture
- Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1160G7
- Tiger Lake, 11th Gen Intel Core
- Intel Core i7-1255U
- Alder Lake
Socket
- Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1160G7
- FCBGA1598
- Intel Core i7-1255U
- FCBGA1744
Socket Status
- Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1160G7
- End of Life
- Intel Core i7-1255U
- Mature
Process Node
- Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1160G7
- 10 nm
- Intel Core i7-1255U
- 7 nm
Total Cores
- Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1160G7
- 4
- Intel Core i7-1255U
- 10Best
Performance Cores
- Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1160G7
- 4Best
- Intel Core i7-1255U
- 2
Efficiency Cores
- Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1160G7
- 0
- Intel Core i7-1255U
- 8Best
Total Threads
- Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1160G7
- 8
- Intel Core i7-1255U
- 12Best
SMT Enabled
- Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1160G7
- Yes
- Intel Core i7-1255U
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1160G7
- 2.1 GHz
- Intel Core i7-1255U
- 1.7 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1160G7
- 4.4 GHz
- Intel Core i7-1255U
- 4.7 GHz
L3 Cache
- Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1160G7
- 12 MB
- Intel Core i7-1255U
- 12 MB
Base Power
- Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1160G7
- 15 W
- Intel Core i7-1255U
- 15 W
Memory Type
- Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1160G7
- LPDDR4x
- Intel Core i7-1255U
- DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5, LPDDR4xBest
Max Memory Speed
- Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1160G7
- 4267 MT/s
- Intel Core i7-1255U
- 4800 MT/sBest
Memory Channels
- Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1160G7
- 2
- Intel Core i7-1255U
- 2
Max Memory Capacity
- Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1160G7
- 64 GB
- Intel Core i7-1255U
- 64 GB
ECC Support
- Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1160G7
- No
- Intel Core i7-1255U
- No
Integrated Graphics
- Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1160G7
- Yes
- Intel Core i7-1255U
- Yes
iGPU Model
- Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1160G7
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics (96 EU)
- Intel Core i7-1255U
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics
iGPU Compute Units
- Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1160G7
- 96
- Intel Core i7-1255U
- 96
PCIe Generation
- Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1160G7
- PCIe 4.0
- Intel Core i7-1255U
- PCIe 4.0
Retail Availability
- Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1160G7
- Soldered Only
- Intel Core i7-1255U
- Soldered Only
Which one should you pick?
Choose 1160G7 if you want the higher L3 cache (12 MB vs 12 MB) and the higher memory channels (2 vs 2).
Choose 1255U if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Verdict
Intel Core i7-1255U
7.7 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i7-1255U prioritizes battery life and portability, fitting thin business and everyday laptops rather than performance-first designs.
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