i5-1135G7 vs i9-7920X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-7920X
2017
12 cores / 24 threads, 140 Watt
14.89
+143%
Core i5-1135G7
2020
4 cores / 8 threads, 28 Watt
6.12

Core i9-7920X outperforms Core i5-1135G7 by a whopping 143% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-7920X and Core i5-1135G7 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking4761093
Place by popularitynot in top-10027
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.30no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i9Intel Tiger Lake
Power efficiency10.0720.68
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021)
Release date30 May 2017 (7 years ago)2 September 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,199no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-7920X and Core i5-1135G7 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads248
Base clock speed2.9 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz4.2 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 GT/s
L1 cache768 KB96K (per core)
L2 cache12 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache16.5 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm SuperFin
Die size484 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature95 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-7920X and Core i5-1135G7 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA2066FCBGA1449
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-7920X and Core i5-1135G7. 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 Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i9-7920X and Core i5-1135G7 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB+no data
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-7920X and Core i5-1135G7 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-7920X and Core i5-1135G7. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4
Maximum memory size128 GB64 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel® Iris® Xe Graphics
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.3 GHz
Execution Unitsno data80

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-7920X and Core i5-1135G7 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-7920X and Core i5-1135G7 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680x4320@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-7920X and Core i5-1135G7 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-7920X and Core i5-1135G7.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes4416

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.

i9-7920X 14.89
+143%
i5-1135G7 6.12

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.

i9-7920X 23653
+143%
i5-1135G7 9719

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i9-7920X 1374
i5-1135G7 1599
+16.4%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i9-7920X 9219
+104%
i5-1135G7 4514

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.89 6.12
Recency 30 May 2017 2 September 2020
Physical cores 12 4
Threads 24 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 28 Watt

i9-7920X has a 143.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

i5-1135G7, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 400% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-7920X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-1135G7 in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-7920X is a desktop processor while Core i5-1135G7 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-7920X and Core i5-1135G7, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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