CPU Comparison
Intel Core i7-11375H vs Core i7-1165G7
A side-by-side comparison of specs, performance and value. The Intel Core i7-11375H is a 4-core, 8-thread mobile processor built on the 10nm SuperFin process, designed for thin-and-light gaming laptops and premium ultraportables requiring high single-threaded performance.
The Bottom Line
Overview & Launch
Specifications Compared
Performance Compared
Productivity
Snappy application launches and excellent single-threaded responsiveness.
Snappy application launch and multitasking due to high single-core boost.
Gaming
Delivers high framerates in esports titles when paired with a discrete GPU.
Capable of playing modern titles at 1080p medium settings thanks to Iris Xe.
Virtualization
Limited by 4 cores; suitable for light VM usage but not heavy workloads.
Adequate for light VMs, but limited by 4 cores.
Efficiency
The 28W TDP combined with 10nm SuperFin offers great performance per watt.
Excellent idle power and load efficiency on the 10nm node.
Specialized Performance
AI / ML
- Features Intel DL Boost for basic AI workloads
- Not suitable for heavy local LLM inference due to 4-core limit
- DL Boost for low-power AI inference
- GNA for background noise cancellation
Content Creation
Gaming
- Excels in CPU-bound esports scenarios like CS:GO and Valorant
- 5.0 GHz boost pushes high frame rates
- 4 cores may bottleneck modern AAA titles at ultra settings
- Excellent for an iGPU
- Requires dual-channel memory for best results
- Can play CS:GO and Valorant easily
Industry Impact
Best CPU by Use Case
Target Audience
Strengths & Weaknesses
Pros
- Exceptional single-core clock speeds up to 5.0 GHz
- Low 28W base TDP ideal for thin chassis
- 20 PCIe 4.0 lanes for modern connectivity
- Excellent Iris Xe 96EU integrated graphics
Cons
- Only 4 cores and 8 threads
- Locked multiplier
- Outperformed by 8-core competitors in multi-threading
- Hard to find in modern laptop configurations
Pros
- Excellent single-core performance
- Iris Xe graphics are class-leading for integrated
- Great power efficiency
- Supports fast PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs
- Built on Intel's 10nm process
Cons
- Only 4 cores and 8 threads
- Soldered to motherboard (BGA)
- Multi-core performance lags behind AMD's 8-core mobile chips
- Can throttle under sustained load if laptop cooling is poor
Competitors & Alternatives
Intel Core i7-11375H
- AMD Ryzen 7 5800URival
Thin-and-Light Mobile
- AMD Ryzen 7 5800HRival
High-Performance Mobile
- Compare head-to-headIntel Core i7-11800HRival
High-Performance Mobile
- Compare head-to-headApple M1Rival
ARM Mobile
- AMD Ryzen 5 5600HRival
High-Performance Mobile
Nearly identical performance at a slightly lower clock speed.
Compare head-to-head- Intel Core i5-11300HAlt
Better value if 5.0 GHz boost is not strictly necessary.
- Intel Core i7-1165G7Alt
Better power efficiency for non-gaming ultraportables.
Core i7-1165G7
- AMD Ryzen 7 4800URival
Mobile
- AMD Ryzen 7 5800URival
Mobile
- Compare head-to-headIntel Core i5-1135G7Rival
Mobile
- Compare head-to-headApple M1Rival
Mobile
- AMD Ryzen 5 4600URival
Mobile
12th Gen offers better efficiency and more cores.
Compare head-to-head- AMD Ryzen 5 5500UAlt
Budget-friendly with good multi-core performance.
Our Verdict on Each
A specialized 4-core chip that excels in single-core workloads and esports gaming, though its core count limits heavy multi-threaded rendering.
Best for: Buying a lightweight, portable gaming laptop for esports
Read the full reviewA landmark mobile processor that brought massive single-core and integrated graphics improvements to the ultrabook segment.
Best for: Purchasing a used or refurbished premium ultrabook for productivity and light gaming.
Read the full reviewFrequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Intel Core i7-11375H or Core i7-1165G7?
Based on our editorial ratings, the Core i7-1165G7 comes out ahead with a score of 8.8/10. 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 i7-11375H or Core i7-1165G7?
For gaming, the Intel Core i7-11375H leads with a gaming performance score of 85/100 among Intel Core i7-11375H and Core i7-1165G7.
Do Intel Core i7-11375H and Core i7-1165G7 use the same socket?
Yes — all of these CPUs use the Intel BGA 1449 socket, so they share compatible motherboards.
Which is faster in multi-core benchmarks?
The Intel Core i7-11375H posts the highest multi-core benchmark score. Multi-core results: Intel Core i7-11375H (11,500), Core i7-1165G7 (4,500). Benchmark figures are approximate and workload-dependent.