Intel Core i7-1165G7 vs Intel Core i7-960

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Intel Core i7-1165G7 or Intel Core i7-1165G7 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-1165G7 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2020 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-1165G7, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1526 socket.
The Intel Core i7-960 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2009 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-960, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1366 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-1165G7 Name Intel Core i7-960
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
11 Generation 1
Intel Core i 1100G/11000U Group Intel Core i7 900
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-1165G7 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-1165G7 is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.7 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-960 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-960 is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.46 GHz.
4.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.46 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.8 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
8 Threads 8
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-1165G7 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-1165G7 uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Tiger Lake G7), which has 768 texture shaders
and 96 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-960 does not have integrated graphics.
0.4 GHz GPU frequency --
Q3/2020 Release date --
12 Direct X --
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Tiger Lake G7) GPU name
10 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
768 Shaders --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
96 Execution units --
12 Generation --
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode VP8 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 24.0 GB distributed across 3 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 3
64.0 GB Max. Memory 24.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
No ECC No
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR3-1066
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 130 W watts.
28 W TDP up None
100 °C Tjunction max --
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 130 W
12 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-1165G7 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-960 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q3/2020 Release date Q4/2009
-- Part Number BX80601960
5.0 MB L2-Cache 1.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Tiger Lake U Architecture Bloomfield
10 nm Technology 45 nm
BGA 1526 Socket LGA 1366
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
426 $ Release price 305 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
12.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-1165G7
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
5874
5874
Intel Core i7-960
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
2370
2370

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-1165G7
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
5432
5432
Intel Core i7-960
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
2130
2130

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-1165G7
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
2347
2347
Intel Core i7-960
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
1503
1503

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-1165G7
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
1809
1809
Intel Core i7-960
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
610
610