Intel Core i5-1235U vs Intel Core i5-1135G7

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i5-1235U or Intel Core i5-1235U – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-1235U features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-1235U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The Intel Core i5-1135G7 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2020 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-1135G7, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1526 socket.
Intel Core i 1200P/1200U Group Intel Core i 1100G/11000U
Intel Core i5-1235U Name Intel Core i5-1135G7
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
12 Generation 11
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-1235U has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The Intel Core i5-1135G7 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-1135G7 is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
No Overclocking No
10 CPU Cores 4
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4.4 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
None None 4x
8x Gracemont Cores B None
12 Threads 8
None None 4.2 GHz
0.9 GHz B-Core Frequency None
2x Golden Cove Cores A None
None None 2.4 GHz
1.3 GHz A-Core Frequency None
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 3.8 GHz
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-1235U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-1235U uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake), which has 640 texture shaders
and 80 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-1135G7 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-1135G7 uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Tiger Lake G7), which has 640 texture shaders
640 Shaders 640
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
13 Generation 12
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
Q1/2022 Release date Q3/2020
10 nm Technology 10 nm
80 Execution units 80
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.3 GHz
12.1 Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) GPU name Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Tiger Lake G7)
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode VP8 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
No ECC No
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
None TDP up 28 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
None TDP down 12 W
55 W TDP (PL2) None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-1235U is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-1135G7 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
12.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
BGA 1744 Socket BGA 1526
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2022 Release date Q3/2020
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
10 nm Technology 10 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Release price 309 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
-- Part Number --
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Alder Lake U Architecture Tiger Lake U
6.5 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-1235U
10C 12T @ 1.3 GHz
9378
9378
Intel Core i5-1135G7
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
5913
5913

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-1235U
10C 12T @ 1.3 GHz
7764
7764
Intel Core i5-1135G7
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
5373
5373

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-1135G7
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
4904
4904
Intel Core i5-1235U
10C 12T @ 1.3 GHz
4132
4132

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-1235U
10C 12T @ 1.3 GHz
2089
2089
Intel Core i5-1135G7
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
1692
1692

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-1235U
10C 12T @ 1.3 GHz
1668
1668
Intel Core i5-1135G7
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
1343
1343

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-1235U
10C 12T @ 1.3 GHz
1479
1479
Intel Core i5-1135G7
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
1355
1355