Intel

11th Gen Intel Core i7 1165G7

iGPU:: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96 EU)
Boost/Base Clock:: 4.7 GHz / 2.8 GHz
Core/Thread Count:: 4 Core / 8 Thread
Cache:: 12MB L3 + 5MB L2 + 320KB L1
TDP:: 28 Watts
CPU Process Node:: 10 Nanometers SuperFin
CPU Series:: Tiger Lake
Memory Support:: DDR4-3200
Form Factor:: Laptop

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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: September 9, 2026

11th Gen Intel Core i7 1165G7 Review

The 11th Gen Intel Core i7 1165G7 sits at the top of Tiger Lake's mainstream U-series tier, sharing the 4-core, 8-thread layout of the i5 1135G7 but with a higher 4.7 GHz boost clock, larger 12MB L3 cache, and the full 96-execution-unit Iris Xe configuration.

This was Intel's flagship ultraportable chip through most of 2020 and 2021, positioned specifically against AMD's Ryzen 4000 and 5000 U-series competition on single-thread performance and integrated graphics strength.

Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96 EU)

The full-size Tiger Lake Iris Xe configuration, the strongest integrated GPU Intel shipped at the time, capable of genuinely playable frame rates in modern games at reduced settings without a discrete GPU.

How Is the Core i7 1165G7 in Terms of Performance

The higher clock ceiling and larger cache over the i5 1135G7 translate into a real single-thread advantage, while the shared 4-core, 8-thread layout means multi-threaded ceiling is similar between the two chips. This is a chip built to maximize per-core responsiveness within the U-series power envelope.

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 single-core scores of 1,388 lead the i5 1135G7's 1,358, a modest but real gap reflecting the higher boost clock. Geekbench 4.1 single-core scores of 6,471 and PassMark single-core scores of 2,901 both show a similar pattern: meaningful single-thread advantage, with multi-core scores (Geekbench 4.1 multi-core: 21,399) trailing the gap seen in single-core tests, since both chips share the same core count.

Specifications

Identity

Brand	Intel
Product Line	Core i7
Product Line	Core i
Model Number	Core i7-1165G7
Codename	Tiger Lake
Release Year	2020

Segment and platform

Market Segment	Laptop
Microarchitecture	Tiger Lake, 11th Gen Intel Core
Socket	BGA
Socket Status	End of Life
Process Node	10 nm
Process Node	10 nm

Core configuration

Total Cores	4
Performance Cores	4
Efficiency Cores	0
Total Threads	8
SMT Enabled	Yes

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock	2.8 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	4.7 GHz

Cache

L2 Cache	5 MB
L3 Cache	12 MB

Power and thermal

Base Power	28 W
Configurable TDP Floor	12 W

Memory

Max Memory Speed	4267 MT/s
Memory Channels	2
Max Memory Capacity	64 GB
ECC Support	No

Graphics and AI

Integrated Graphics	Yes
iGPU Model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (96 EU)
iGPU Compute Units	96
Copilot Plus Certified	No

Expansion

PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0

Commercial

Retail Availability	Soldered Only

Form Factor	Laptop
Core/Thread Count	4 Core / 8 Thread
TDP	28 W
iGPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96 EU)
Cache	12MB L3 + 5MB L2 + 320KB L1
Boost/Base Clock	4.7 GHz / 2.8 GHz

Expert Review

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Best for

Ultraportable laptops wanting the strongest available single-thread performance and integrated graphics in Intel's 11th Gen U-series lineup

Not for

Buyers who specifically need more than 4 cores for sustained multi-threaded work — the H-series chips of the same generation are the right choice for that

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the 11th Gen Intel Core i7 1165G7?

The 11th Gen Intel Core i7 1165G7 is a processor from Intel. Key specs: iGPU Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96 EU), Boost/Base Clock 4.7 GHz / 2.8 GHz, Core/Thread Count 4 Core / 8 Thread, Cache 12MB L3 + 5MB L2 + 320KB L1, TDP 28 Watts.

Who is the 11th Gen Intel Core i7 1165G7 best suited to?

It suits ultraportable laptops wanting the strongest available single-thread performance and integrated graphics in intel's 11th gen u-series lineup.

What are the drawbacks of the 11th Gen Intel Core i7 1165G7?

It is a poor fit for buyers who specifically need more than 4 cores for sustained multi-threaded work — the h-series chips of the same generation are the right choice for that.