Intel Core i5-1130G7 vs Intel Core i7-7700K

Processor comparisons   19-03-2021
   Let's say you are thinking about choosing a processor, you will be able to make a decision after reading the full tests Intel Core i5-1130G7 vs Intel Core i7-7700K and understand which is better for games or normal use for machine learning, streaming, rendering, video editing, programming. Here is useful information from real streaming and video editing tests or many benchmarks. A careful review of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to read, is summarized in the table.
   From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in synthetic type tests like GeekBench 6, 5.2, Dolphin Emulator, PassMark, VeraCrypt, WPrime, Gears 5, Handbrake, Blender, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, DaVinci Resolve Studio, MATLAB, SuperPi, RealBench, Furmark, Blender, Prime95, 7zip, PCMark 10, 3DMark, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), UserBenchmark, AIDA64.
   Gaming performance of CPUs in:

Fortnite
Rainbow Six Siege
Grand Theft Auto V
Cyberpunk 2077
Last Man Standing
Watch Dogs Legion
Halo Infinite
Valheim
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Overwatch
Valorant
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone
DOOM: Eternal
Red Dead Redemption 2
Fallout 76
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Death Stranding
Borderlands 3
Apex Legends

After looking at the data of joint benchmarks and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which processor is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i7-7700K or Intel Core i5-1130G7.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Core i5-1130G7

52%

Core i7-7700K

52%

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i5-1130G7

52%

Core i7-7700K

53%

For the maximum in this test, the results of the most powerful processor in the site database are taken. And it is clear that this is a server processor, on which no one will play games. Because the cost of this processor reaches several tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, if you think that the selected CPU has a little game result, just look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the summary table below.
List of less popular games in which processors were compared: Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Forza Horizon 4, Control, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), League of Legends (LOL), Horizon Zero Dawn, DOTA 2A, Monster Hunter World, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Ghostrunner, Battlefield V, NBA 2K20, Half-Life: Alyx, Metro Exodus, Hitman 3.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	92.9	93.7
Valorant	105.5	106.5
Cyberpunk 2077	59.1	59.7
Apex Legends	99.2	100.1
Call of Duty Warzone	79.2	79.9
Overwatch	85.5	86.3
Red Dead Redemption 2	72.8	73.5
DOOM Eternal	52.8	53.3
Warzone	82.3	83.1
Assassin's Creed	88.7	89.5
Valheim	87.6	88.4

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The computers that were in the comparisons not only did they have different amounts of RAM and different video cards. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 4K, 2K or FullHD. So the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. You will get more accurate information about how powerful the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Core i5-1130G7

299%

Core i7-7700K

49%

To make a final decision on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. It is clear that the newer the generation, the better the performance of the processor in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i5-1130G7 is more energy efficient than the Core i7-7700K since it has less power consumption: 15W vs. 95W. Power consumption is especially important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, it will be useful to know its TDP. You need to buy a cooler that has the TDP data specified in the specification was greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

For example you want to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for streaming, video editing or video rendering, machine learning, programming, then first of all you need to pay attention to the performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, to reach maximum performance, the CPU includes all threads and cores that it has. You will find out this data from the benchmark tables below. Before you take into account the data from these tests, be sure to find out whether the program that you are going to use on your computer can work in multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that use only one core to run, and all the advantages of multi-core mode are unused.
Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Core i5-1130G7	Intel Core i7-7700K
Cinbench 15 Single-core	148	200
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	1044	995
Cinbench 20 Single-core	514	466
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	1831	2257
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1316	1216
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	5795	6055

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i5-1130G7	Intel Core i7-7700K
Single-Core	2712	2791
Multi-Core	9732	9750

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i5-1130G7	Intel Core i7-7700K
Single-Core	1346	1412
Multi-Core	4778	5637

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the most helpful will be the release date of the processor and the possibility of overclocking it. The newer the processor, the longer it will last in your computer. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same benefits from the presence of overclocking. When the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will continue to maintain maximum FPS in the newest games. The economy are obvious! It turns out that you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer.

	Intel Core i5-1130G7	Intel Core i7-7700K
Announcement date	April 01, 2020	October 01, 2016
Type	Laptop	Desktop
Socket	BGA1526	LGA 1151
Core name	Tiger Lake	Kaby Lake
Architecture	x86	x86
Generation	11	7
Turbo Frequency	4 MHz	4.5 MHz
Frequency	2.4 MHz	4.2 MHz
Cores	4	4
Threads	8	8
Bus rate	2 GT/s	8 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	10 nm	14 nm
Transistors count	5400 millions	1760 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	15 W	95 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x-4267	DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V
Max. Memory	32 Gb	64 Gb
Memory Frequency
Memory bandwidth
L1 cache
L2 cache
L3 cache	8 MB	8 MB
Overclocking	No	Yes
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i7-7700K is 42% better than Core i5-1130G7 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i5-1130G7 is better: 8
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i7-7700K is better: 23
Although it should be understood that all the number that you have looked at here do not mean that taking them into account you should totally trust a simple comparison of these numbers. Be sure to watch the testing video and read the opinion of real owners of Intel Core i5-1130G7 and Intel Core i7-7700K before making a selection which of the processors to buy for gaming.

Intel Core i5-1130G7 - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• Intel Core i5-1130G7 specs and review.

• Intel Core i7-7700K specs and review.