Intel Core i7-1185G7E vs Intel Core i7-1195G7 Comparison

Intel Core i7-1195G7 and Intel Core i7-1185G7E are both 4-core, 8-thread Tiger Lake-U mobile processors on the Intel BGA 1449 socket, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a 144 mm² die size. They share the same Willow Cove-U core generation, the same 12 MB shared L3 cache, and identical per-core L1 and L2 cache configurations. The database records a split decision in direct comparisons: the i7-1195G7 wins 6 of the 8 head-to-head benchmark tests, while the i7-1185G7E takes the remaining 2, and those two wins are decisive enough to give it a higher average benchmark score overall. The i7-1195G7 records an average benchmark score of 2638, placing it in the 49th percentile of all CPUs, while the i7-1185G7E records 2703, placing it in the 50th percentile. This outcome is driven entirely by Geekbench results, where the i7-1185G7E shows a substantial advantage, despite losing every Cinebench test.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite shows a consistent pattern of narrow but uniform wins for the Intel Core i7-1195G7. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the i7-1195G7 scores 887 against 836 for the i7-1185G7E, a 6.1% advantage. The single-core R15 result follows the same direction, with 125 versus 118, a 5.9% lead. Moving to Cinebench R20, the i7-1195G7 posts 3697 in multi-core versus 3487, a 6% win, and 521 versus 492 in single-core, again 5.9% ahead. Cinebench R23 repeats the margin exactly: the i7-1195G7 scores 8803 against 8303 in multi-core (6%) and 1242 against 1172 in single-core (6%). Across all six Cinebench runs, the i7-1195G7 leads by a margin that never dips below 5.9% and never exceeds 6.1%, indicating a stable clock-for-clock advantage in this workload.

The Geekbench results invert the picture decisively. In Geekbench multi-core, the i7-1185G7E scores 5459 against 4248 for the i7-1195G7, a 22.2% advantage. The single-core Geekbench test also favors the i7-1185G7E, with 1756 versus 1584, a 9.8% lead. These are not marginal differences; the multi-core gap is more than three times larger than any Cinebench delta in either direction. The i7-1185G7E's two wins are therefore substantial enough that its average benchmark score of 2703 exceeds the i7-1195G7's 2638 by 2.5%, despite losing six of eight tests.

The implications for the average score are visible in the nearest rival data. The i7-1195G7 sits within 0.4% of the Intel Core i7-7740X (average score 2648), and within 0.1% of both the Intel Core i9-8950HK (2641) and the Intel Core i7-5820K (2642). The i7-1185G7E, by contrast, matches the Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 exactly at 2703, sits 0.1% above the Intel Core i7-8700T (2701), and 0.2% above the Intel Core i5-1345UE (2698). The database places the i7-1185G7E's overall position one percentile higher, which reflects its Geekbench strength pulling the average up.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the same Tiger Lake-U codename, the same 4-core/8-thread arrangement, and the same 10 nm process node from Intel. Both use the Willow Cove-U core architecture and integrate Iris Xe-LP Graphics G7 with 96 execution units. The L1 cache is 80 KB per core on both, L2 is 1.25 MB per core on both, and L3 is 12 MB shared on both. Memory support differs slightly: the i7-1195G7 accepts DDR4, LPDDR4, and LPDDR4X, while the i7-1185G7E accepts DDR4 and LPDDR4X only, omitting standard LPDDR4. Both use dual-channel memory buses and neither supports ECC memory.

The most prominent clock differences are extreme on paper. The i7-1195G7 has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the i7-1185G7E has a base clock of 1800.00 MHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The i7-1195G7's boost clock is 13.6% higher than the i7-1185G7E's, which explains its Cinebench wins, but the base clock discrepancy is unusual: the i7-1185G7E records a base clock of 1800 MHz, which is far below the i7-1195G7's 2900 MHz. This suggests the i7-1185G7E is configured for a lower sustained power envelope. The thermal design power confirms this: the i7-1195G7 is rated at 28 W TDP, while the i7-1185G7E is rated at 15 W TDP. That 13 W difference in rated power is the likely driver of the divergent benchmark behavior.

PCIe support also differs. The i7-1195G7 supports PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the i7-1185G7E supports PCIe Gen 4 with only 4 lanes from the CPU. Both are mobile parts, but the i7-1195G7 offers four times the CPU-attached PCIe lane count, which matters for external GPU or high-throughput peripheral connectivity. The production statuses differ as well: the i7-1195G7 is marked end-of-life, while the i7-1185G7E is active. The release dates in the database show the i7-1185G7E launched earlier, in September 2020, while the i7-1195G7 launched in May 2021. The part numbers are distinct, SRKSC for the i7-1195G7 and SRK0X for the i7-1185G7E, and both have locked multipliers.

The Verdict

The data points to two different design intents. The Intel Core i7-1195G7 is the higher-performance variant in Cinebench, which stresses sustained multi-core and single-core throughput. Its 28 W TDP, 5.00 GHz boost clock, and 16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes make it the stronger choice for workloads that depend on raw CPU compute and high-bandwidth expansion. It wins every Cinebench test by a margin between 5.9% and 6.1%, which is consistent and reliable. The i7-1185G7E, despite its lower 15 W TDP and 4.40 GHz boost clock, wins Geekbench by 22.2% in multi-core and 9.8% in single-core. The database shows no single processor is universally faster; the choice depends on which benchmark suite reflects the target workload.

For users running Cinebench-style rendering or compute tasks, the i7-1195G7 is the clear pick. Its multi-core scores are 887 versus 836 in R15, 3697 versus 3487 in R20, and 8803 versus 8303 in R23, all in its favor. For users whose software aligns with Geekbench's test patterns, the i7-1185G7E offers a large multi-core advantage at a lower TDP, which is notable for thermally constrained mobile designs. The i7-1185G7E also has the advantage of being an active part, while the i7-1195G7 is end-of-life, which affects long-term availability in new systems. The percentile ranks are close, 49th for the i7-1195G7 and 50th for the i7-1185G7E, but the average benchmark scores differ by 65 points in favor of the i7-1185G7E, driven entirely by its Geekbench performance.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-1195G7 has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the Intel Core i7-1185G7E has a boost clock of 4.40 GHz.

Q: How much does the i7-1195G7 lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The i7-1195G7 scores 8803 in Cinebench R23 multi-core compared to 8303 for the i7-1185G7E, a 6% advantage.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two chips?

A: The i7-1195G7 is rated at 28 W TDP, while the i7-1185G7E is rated at 15 W TDP.

Q: Does the i7-1185G7E win any benchmark tests?

A: Yes, the i7-1185G7E wins both Geekbench tests: 5459 versus 4248 in multi-core (22.2% ahead) and 1756 versus 1584 in single-core (9.8% ahead).

Q: Are the cache sizes identical?

A: Yes, both have 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 12 MB shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor supports more PCIe lanes?

A: The i7-1195G7 supports PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the i7-1185G7E supports PCIe Gen 4 with 4 lanes from the CPU.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-1195G7 wins all six Cinebench tests, covering R15, R20, and R23 in both single-core and multi-core modes. The margins are tight, ranging from 5.9% to 6.1%, but they are uniform across every version of the test. This makes the i7-1195G7 the better choice for rendering pipelines, 3D modeling, and any software that uses Cinebench-style CPU rendering kernels. Its 28 W TDP and 5.00 GHz boost clock provide the sustained headroom for these workloads, and its 16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes allow for high-bandwidth add-in devices in a mobile chassis.

The Intel Core i7-1185G7E wins the Geekbench suite, both multi-core and single-core. The multi-core win is particularly large at 22.2%, which is the single biggest delta in the entire head-to-head comparison. This suggests the i7-1185G7E handles Geekbench's specific mix of integer, floating-point, and memory operations more efficiently despite its lower 4.40 GHz boost clock and 15 W TDP. The i7-1185G7E also holds the overall average benchmark score advantage (2703 versus 2638) and the higher percentile rank (50th versus 49th). For embedded or fanless designs where the 15 W TDP is a hard constraint, the i7-1185G7E offers a competitive Geekbench profile without requiring the 28 W power budget of the i7-1195G7. The i7-1185G7E's active production status further supports its use in ongoing product designs, whereas the i7-1195G7's end-of-life status points to replacement in newer systems.