CPU Comparison
Intel Core i7-11390H vs Core i7-1195G7
A side-by-side comparison of specs, performance and value. The Intel Core i7-11390H is a refreshed 4-core, 8-thread mobile processor offering a 5.0 GHz turbo clock, designed for premium thin-and-light performance laptops.
The Bottom Line
Overview & Launch
Specifications Compared
Performance Compared
Productivity
The 4.6 GHz all-core boost makes it feel exceptionally snappy in daily tasks.
The 5.0 GHz boost provides unmatched snappiness for daily tasks.
Gaming
High frame rates in CPU-bound esports titles, limited in modern AAA by 4 cores.
Excellent when paired with a discrete GPU due to 16 PCIe 4.0 lanes.
Virtualization
4 cores restrict heavy VM usage, but fine for light containerization.
Good for light VMs, but 4 cores limit heavy virtualization.
Efficiency
28W TDP is well-optimized, though sustaining 5.0 GHz requires good cooling.
Pushing 5.0 GHz on 10nm can generate significant heat in thin chassis.
Specialized Performance
AI / ML
- Includes Intel DL Boost
- 4 cores limit local AI inference performance
- DLBoost present
- No dedicated NPU
- Fast single-core speeds help CPU AI tasks
Content Creation
Gaming
- 5.0 GHz boost is excellent for CS:GO and Valorant
- Higher all-core turbo helps maintain frame pacing
- 4 cores will bottleneck in highly threaded games
- 16 PCIe lanes prevent dGPU bottlenecks
- Iris Xe is excellent for casual gaming
- CPU bottleneck possible in multi-threaded games
Industry Impact
Best CPU by Use Case
Target Audience
Strengths & Weaknesses
Pros
- 5.0 GHz single-core boost
- 4.6 GHz all-core turbo is excellent for a 4-core chip
- Iris Xe graphics with 1400 MHz boost
- 20 PCIe 4.0 lanes
Cons
- Only 4 cores and 8 threads
- Locked multiplier
- Niche availability in laptops
- Base clock slightly lower than 11375H
Pros
- 5.0 GHz single-core turbo
- 16 PCIe 4.0 lanes
- Excellent Iris Xe graphics
- Strong single-thread performance
Cons
- Only 4 cores
- End-of-life platform
- Can run hot at 5.0 GHz
- Expensive at launch
Competitors & Alternatives
Intel Core i7-11390H
- AMD Ryzen 7 5800URival
Thin-and-Light Mobile
- Compare head-to-headIntel Core i7-11375HRival
High-Performance Mobile
- Compare head-to-headApple M1Rival
ARM Mobile
- AMD Ryzen 5 5600URival
Thin-and-Light Mobile
- Compare head-to-headIntel Core i7-11800HRival
High-Performance Mobile
Newer 12th Gen architecture with better multi-core performance.
Compare head-to-head- Intel Core i5-11320HAlt
A budget-friendly 4-core alternative with very close single-core performance.
- Intel Core i7-1165G7Alt
Better power efficiency for purely ultraportable use.
Core i7-1195G7
- AMD Ryzen 9 5900HXRival
Mobile
- AMD Ryzen 7 5800URival
Mobile
- Compare head-to-headApple M1Rival
Mobile
- Compare head-to-headIntel Core i9-11900HRival
Mobile
- AMD Ryzen 7 5700URival
Mobile
- Intel Core i7-1185G7Alt
Cheaper and nearly identical for non-gaming use.
Newer 12th Gen with more cores.
Compare head-to-head- Alt
Superior efficiency and multi-core.
Compare head-to-head - AMD Ryzen 5 5600HAlt
Better budget gaming performance.
Our Verdict on Each
Essentially a slightly tuned i7-11375H, offering excellent single-threaded performance but showing its age with only 4 cores.
Best for: Finding a thin-and-light laptop with excellent single-core snappiness
Read the full reviewA potent refresh of Tiger Lake, offering exceptional single-core speeds and improved PCIe expansion for high-end mobile devices.
Best for: Buying a used premium ultrabook or thin-and-light laptop.
Read the full reviewFrequently Asked Questions
Which is faster for gaming, Intel Core i7-11390H or Core i7-1195G7?
For gaming, the Intel Core i7-11390H leads with a gaming performance score of 85/100 among Intel Core i7-11390H and Core i7-1195G7.
Do Intel Core i7-11390H and Core i7-1195G7 use the same socket?
No. They use different sockets (Intel Core i7-11390H: Intel BGA 1449, Core i7-1195G7: BGA 1449), so each needs a compatible motherboard.
Which is faster in multi-core benchmarks?
The Intel Core i7-11390H posts the highest multi-core benchmark score. Multi-core results: Intel Core i7-11390H (11,500), Core i7-1195G7 (7,200). Benchmark figures are approximate and workload-dependent.