i7-11700KF vs i5-1130G7

Aggregate performance score

Core i5-1130G7
2020
4 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
5.60
Core i7-11700KF
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 125 Watt
15.63
+179%

Core i7-11700KF outperforms Core i5-1130G7 by a whopping 179% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-1130G7 and Core i7-11700KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1156463
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Tiger Lakeno data
Power efficiency34.0411.40
Architecture codenameTiger Lake-UP4 (2020)Rocket Lake (2021)
Release date2 September 2020 (4 years ago)16 March 2021 (3 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i5-1130G7 and Core i7-11700KF basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads816
Base clock speed1.1 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz5 GHz
Bus rate2 GT/s8 GT/s
L1 cache96K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm SuperFin14 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-1130G7 and Core i7-11700KF compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1598FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-1130G7 and Core i7-11700KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i5-1130G7 and Core i7-11700KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection-+
SGX--
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-1130G7 and Core i7-11700KF are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-1130G7 and Core i7-11700KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size32 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidthno data50 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® Iris® Xe Graphicsno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
Execution Units80no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-1130G7 and Core i7-11700KF integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-1130G7 and Core i7-11700KF integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680x4320@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-1130G7 and Core i7-11700KF integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-1130G7 and Core i7-11700KF.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes1620

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-1130G7 5.60
i7-11700KF 15.63
+179%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-1130G7 8564
i7-11700KF 23922
+179%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.60 15.63
Recency 2 September 2020 16 March 2021
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 8 16
Chip lithography 10 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 125 Watt

i5-1130G7 has a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 733.3% lower power consumption.

i7-11700KF, on the other hand, has a 179.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 months, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Core i7-11700KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-1130G7 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-1130G7 is a notebook processor while Core i7-11700KF is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-1130G7 and Core i7-11700KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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