Intel

Intel Core i7-1365U

Expert rating7.7 / 10

Brand:: Intel
Form Factor:: Laptop
CPU Socket:: BGA 1744 (BGA, soldered)
Core/Thread Count:: 10C/12T
TDP:: 15W
iGPU:: Intel Iris Xe Graphics (reduced EU)
CPU Series:: Core i7

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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: 2026-09-12

Intel Core i7-1365U Review

Intel Core i7-1365U 10-core 12-thread laptop (ultra-low power) processor, 1.8GHz base / 4.8GHz boost, 15W TDP, Raptor Lake, BGA 1744 (BGA, soldered) socket

The Intel Core i7-1365U is an ultra-low-power mobile chip for thin-and-light and business laptops prioritizing battery life. Built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture, it pairs 10 cores and 12 threads with a 1.8GHz base clock that boosts up to 4.8GHz and Intel Iris Xe Graphics (reduced EU) graphics, all within a 15W envelope.

Performance and Architecture

With 10 cores and 12 threads, the Intel Core i7-1365U is built on Intel's Raptor Lake generation, combining Performance-cores and Efficient-cores for a mix of single-thread speed and multi-threaded throughput. Its 1.8GHz base clock boosts up to 4.8GHz, and Intel Iris Xe Graphics (reduced EU) graphics handle everyday display and light content-creation tasks.

Platform and Efficiency

The Intel Core i7-1365U uses the BGA 1744 (BGA, soldered) platform in a 15W envelope, positioned as an ultra-low-power mobile chip for thin-and-light and business laptops prioritizing battery life.

Comparison to Alternatives

Within the Core i7 lineup in this catalog, the Intel Core i7-1365U sits among other Raptor Lake parts at the 10-core tier, differentiated mainly by suffix, clock speed, and TDP. Against AMD's Ryzen 7 processors in this catalog, Intel's Core i7 competes on single-thread performance and platform pricing, while against Intel's own Core Ultra 7 parts in this catalog it lacks the on-die NPU but often costs less.

Our verdict

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

Expert rating7.7 / 10

The Intel Core i7-1365U prioritizes battery life and portability, fitting thin business and everyday laptops rather than performance-first designs.

Best for

Ultra-thin laptops
Business laptops
All-day battery life

Not for

Gaming laptops
Heavy sustained workloads
Content creation

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Codename	Raptor Lake
Release Year	2023

Segment and platform

Market Segment	Laptop
Microarchitecture	Raptor Lake
Socket	BGA 1744 (BGA, soldered)
Process Node	7 nm

Core configuration

Total Cores	10
Performance Cores	2
Efficiency Cores	8
Total Threads	12
SMT Enabled	Yes

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock	1.8 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	5.2 GHz

Cache

L3 Cache	12 MB

Power and thermal

Base Power	15 W
Max Turbo Power	55 W

Memory

Memory Type	DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5/x, LPDDR4x

Graphics and AI

Integrated Graphics	Yes

Form Factor	Laptop
TDP	15 W
iGPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Intel Core i7-1365U?

The Intel Core i7-1365U has 10 cores and 12 threads, a 1.8 GHz base and 5.2 GHz boost clock, 12 MB of L3 cache and a 15 W TDP. Integrated graphics: Intel Iris Xe Graphics. Socket: BGA 1744 (BGA, soldered).

Will the Intel Core i7-1365U work with my current setup?

The Intel Core i7-1365U lists Socket is BGA 1744 (BGA, soldered). 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 Intel Core i7-1365U best suited to?

Best suited to: Ultra-thin laptops; Business laptops; All-day battery life.

What are the drawbacks of the Intel Core i7-1365U?

Not the best fit for: Gaming laptops; Heavy sustained workloads; Content creation.