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11th Gen Intel Core i7 1185G7

iGPU:: Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Boost/Base Clock:: 4.8 GHz Boost Clock
Core/Thread Count:: 4C/8T
Cache:: 12MB L3 + 5MB L2 + 320KB L1
TDP:: 28 Watts
CPU Process Node:: 10 Nanometers SuperFin
CPU Socket:: FCBGA1449
CPU Series:: Tiger Lake, 11th Gen Intel Core
Memory Support:: DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4267
Form Factor:: Laptop

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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: September 9, 2026

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11th Gen Intel Core i7 1185G7 Review

The 11th Gen Intel Core i7 1185G7 is Intel's Tiger Lake flagship ultraportable chip, a 4-core, 8-thread processor boosting to 4.8 GHz within a 28 Watt TDP, found in high-end thin-and-light laptops.

This chip carries the top-tier 96-EU Iris Xe graphics configuration, the strongest integrated graphics Intel offered at launch, making it a genuine standout for buyers wanting capable graphics without a discrete GPU.

Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96 EU)

The flagship 96-EU Iris Xe configuration, the strongest integrated graphics Intel offered in the Tiger Lake generation, capable of genuinely playable light gaming without a discrete GPU.

How Is the Core i7 1185G7 in Terms of Performance

The 4-core, 8-thread layout with Willow Cove's strong per-core architecture gives this chip excellent everyday responsiveness, while the flagship-tier Iris Xe graphics make it a genuine standout for buyers prioritizing integrated graphics capability.

Benchmarks

Cinebench R20 single-core scores of 596 reflect genuinely excellent per-core performance, among the strongest of any Tiger Lake U-series chip, confirming this processor's position as Intel's flagship ultraportable option at launch.

Our verdict

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

Best for

High-end thin-and-light laptops wanting Intel's strongest available integrated graphics alongside excellent per-core CPU performance

Not for

Buyers needing more than 4 cores for sustained multi-threaded work

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Brand	Intel
Product Line	Core i7
Model Number	Core i7-1185G7
Codename	Tiger Lake
Release Year	2020

Segment and platform

Market Segment	Laptop
Microarchitecture	Tiger Lake, 11th Gen Intel Core
Socket	FCBGA1449
Socket Status	End of Life
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	3.0 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	4.8 GHz

Cache

L2 Cache	5 MB
L3 Cache	12 MB

Power and thermal

Base Power	28 W
Configurable TDP Floor	12 W

Memory

Memory Type	DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267
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
TDP	28 W
iGPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the 11th Gen Intel Core i7 1185G7?

The 11th Gen Intel Core i7 1185G7 has 4 cores and 8 threads, a 3.0 GHz base and 4.8 GHz boost clock, 12 MB of L3 cache and a 28 W TDP. Integrated graphics: Intel Iris Xe Graphics (96 EU). Socket: FCBGA1449.

Will the 11th Gen Intel Core i7 1185G7 work with my current setup?

The 11th Gen Intel Core i7 1185G7 lists CPU Socket is FCBGA1449. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.

Who is the 11th Gen Intel Core i7 1185G7 best suited to?

Best suited to: High-end thin-and-light laptops wanting Intel's strongest available integrated graphics alongside excellent per-core CPU performance.

What are the drawbacks of the 11th Gen Intel Core i7 1185G7?

Not the best fit for: Buyers needing more than 4 cores for sustained multi-threaded work.