Intel Core i5-1235U vs Intel Core i5-1155G7

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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 i5-1155G7 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-1155G7, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1526 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-1235U Name Intel Core i5-1155G7
Intel Core i 1200P/1200U Group Intel Core i 1100G/11000U
12 Generation 11
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

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 i5-1155G7 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-1155G7 is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
8x Gracemont Cores B None
2x Golden Cove Cores A None
No Overclocking No
None None 4.4 GHz
12 Threads 8
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
0.9 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 4x
None None 2.5 GHz
4.4 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
10 CPU Cores 4
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 3.8 GHz
1.3 GHz A-Core Frequency 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 i5-1155G7 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-1155G7 uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Tiger Lake G7), which has 640 texture shaders
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
80 Execution units 80
Q1/2022 Release date Q3/2020
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.35 GHz
-- Max. displays --
640 Shaders 640
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
13 Generation 12
12.1 Direct X 12
10 nm Technology 10 nm
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 / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode VP8 Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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.
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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.
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
None TDP down 12 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP up 28 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 i5-1155G7 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
6.5 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
12.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Q1/2022 Release date Q2/2021
-- Release price 309 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
BGA 1744 Socket BGA 1526
Alder Lake U Architecture Tiger Lake U
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
10 nm Technology 10 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)