CPU Comparison
Intel Core i7-8665UE vs Core i7-1185G7E
A side-by-side comparison of specs, performance and value. The Intel Core i7-8665UE is a specialized mobile processor designed for the embedded sector, offering a balance of performance and power efficiency for compact industrial and edge computing devices. As part of the Whiskey Lake family, it features four cores and eight threads, providing substantial parallel processing capabilities within a strict 15-watt thermal envelope. What sets this embedded variant apart is its long-life availability, ensuring extended support cycles crucial for medical, retail, and industrial applications. Operating with a base frequency of 1.7 GHz and a maximum turbo of 4.4 GHz, it delivers responsive performance for specialized workloads. The processor supports both DDR4 and LPDDR3 memory configurations, giving system designers flexibility in balancing speed and power consumption. With configurable TDP options, it can adapt to various thermal constraints, making it highly versatile for custom form factors where reliability and sustained performance are paramount over raw clock speed.
The Bottom Line
Overview & Launch
Specifications Compared
Performance Compared
Productivity
Handles specialized industrial software efficiently.
Snappy single-thread performance handles specific industrial applications efficiently.
Gaming
Not intended for gaming; UHD 620 is insufficient for modern titles.
Not intended for gaming, but Iris Xe can handle basic visualization loads easily.
Virtualization
vPro and TSX make it decent for light edge virtualization.
Adequate for lightweight edge virtualization tasks.
Efficiency
Excellent efficiency for always-on embedded devices.
15W TDP ensures excellent performance per watt for embedded devices.
Specialized Performance
AI / ML
- No dedicated AI hardware
- Relies on CPU for inference
- DLBoost accelerates AI tasks
- IPU 6.0 not present on this specific SKU
- Suitable for edge AI inference
Content Creation
Gaming
- Uses Intel UHD Graphics 620
- Suitable only for basic display output
- Not for gaming applications
- Not targeted at gaming
- Graphics capable of basic 3D rendering
- Dependent on memory configuration
Industry Impact
Best CPU by Use Case
Target Audience
Strengths & Weaknesses
Pros
- Intel vPro support
- Long lifecycle availability
- Configurable TDP for fanless designs
- Good burst performance
Cons
- Expensive due to embedded market
- Weak integrated graphics
- Soldered BGA package
- Older 14nm process
Pros
- 15-year extended lifecycle support
- Low 15W base TDP
- Excellent single-thread performance
- Iris Xe 96EU graphics
- 10nm SuperFin efficiency
Cons
- Only 4 cores
- Low base clock (1.8 GHz)
- Limited PCIe lanes (4x)
- Not suitable for consumer builds
Competitors & Alternatives
Intel Core i7-8665UE
- AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605BRival
Embedded
- Compare head-to-headIntel Core i7-8650URival
Mobile
- Compare head-to-headIntel Core i5-8365UERival
Embedded
- AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807BRival
Embedded
- Intel Atom x7-E3950Rival
Embedded
- Intel Core i7-1185GREAlt
Newer 11th Gen embedded with better graphics.
- AMD Ryzen Embedded V2000Alt
More cores and better efficiency.
- Intel NUC 11 ProAlt
Modern alternative for edge computing.
- AMD Ryzen 5 5600GEAlt
Desktop embedded alternative with more power.
Core i7-1185G7E
- AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718ERival
Embedded
- Intel Core i7-10700TERival
Embedded
- AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544Rival
Embedded
- Intel Atom x6425ERival
Embedded
- NVIDIA Jetson Orin NanoRival
Edge AI
Lower cost embedded alternative.
Compare head-to-head- AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546Alt
More cores for edge workloads.
- Intel Core i7-1185G7Alt
Consumer version with higher base TDP.
- Intel Xeon D-2700Alt
Server-class edge features.
Our Verdict on Each
A robust embedded processor offering excellent longevity and vPro manageability for specialized industrial applications.
Best for: Designing a long-life medical or industrial edge device.
Read the full reviewAn excellent embedded processor combining 10nm efficiency, strong single-thread performance, and long-term availability for critical infrastructure.
Best for: Designing medical, retail, or industrial equipment requiring long-term availability.
Read the full reviewFrequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Intel Core i7-8665UE or Core i7-1185G7E?
Based on our editorial ratings, the Core i7-1185G7E comes out ahead with a score of 8.5/10. That said, the best choice depends on your workload — check the spec and performance breakdown above for gaming, productivity and efficiency differences.
Which is faster for gaming, Intel Core i7-8665UE or Core i7-1185G7E?
For gaming, the Core i7-1185G7E leads with a gaming performance score of 65/100 among Intel Core i7-8665UE and Core i7-1185G7E.
Do Intel Core i7-8665UE and Core i7-1185G7E use the same socket?
No. They use different sockets (Intel Core i7-8665UE: Intel BGA 1528, Core i7-1185G7E: BGA 1449), so each needs a compatible motherboard.
Which is faster in multi-core benchmarks?
The Intel Core i7-8665UE posts the highest multi-core benchmark score. Multi-core results: Intel Core i7-8665UE (8,200), Core i7-1185G7E (5,800). Benchmark figures are approximate and workload-dependent.