Intel Core i7-1165G7 vs Intel Core i7-7700HQ

Processor comparisons   17-03-2021
   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 i7-1165G7 vs Intel Core i7-7700HQ and understand which is better for games or normal use for video editing, machine learning, programming, streaming, rendering. Here is useful information from real video editing and streaming tests or many benchmarks. A thorough analysis of all the specifications, to make it easier to read, is made by the table.
   From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests such as Handbrake, PCMark 10, 7zip, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), GeekBench 6, 5.2, Furmark, UserBenchmark, DaVinci Resolve Studio, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, Blender, SuperPi, WPrime, Prime95, MATLAB, PassMark, Blender, Gears 5, RealBench, AIDA64, Dolphin Emulator, 3DMark, VeraCrypt.
   Gaming performance of processors in:

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

After reading the results these benchmarks and videos, you already be able to understand which processor is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i7-7700HQ or Intel Core i7-1165G7.

Summary benchmark results

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

Core i7-1165G7

53%

Core i7-7700HQ

52%

This value shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i7-1165G7 is 1% better than Core i7-7700HQ. The data source is several popular tests. Detailed information can be found below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i7-1165G7

52%

Core i7-7700HQ

52%

The maximum result in this parameter is 100 percent, which is the performance of the most powerful processor currently available. And it is clear that this is a server processor, on which no one will run games. Because this processor costs several tens of thousands of dollars. And if it seems to you that the selected CPU has a low game result, 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: PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), League of Legends (LOL), Half-Life: Alyx, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Hitman 3, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Metro Exodus, DOTA 2A, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Control, Battlefield V, Ghostrunner, Horizon Zero Dawn, Forza Horizon 4, Monster Hunter World, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), NBA 2K20.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	93.1	92.0
Valorant	105.8	104.6
Cyberpunk 2077	59.2	58.6
Apex Legends	99.4	98.3
Call of Duty Warzone	79.3	78.4
Overwatch	85.7	84.7
Red Dead Redemption 2	73.0	72.1
DOOM Eternal	52.9	52.3
Warzone	82.5	81.6
Assassin's Creed	88.8	87.8
Valheim	87.8	86.8

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 participating in the comparing not only were the equipped with 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. To be sure exactly how much performance the processor will be in games, if you compare it in one assembly with the video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Core i7-1165G7

336%

Core i7-7700HQ

74%

To make a finishing 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 i7-1165G7 is more energy efficient than the Core i7-7700HQ since it has less power consumption: 15W vs. 45W. Power consumption is particularly important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, you must 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

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

	Intel Core i7-1165G7	Intel Core i7-7700HQ
Cinbench 15 Single-core		162
Cinbench 15 Multi-core		762
Cinbench 20 Single-core	561	390
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	2234	1701
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1504	961
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	6070	4271

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

	Intel Core i7-1165G7	Intel Core i7-7700HQ
Single-Core	2906	2053
Multi-Core	10376	7006

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

	Intel Core i7-1165G7	Intel Core i7-7700HQ
Single-Core	1513	1009
Multi-Core	4969	3936

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the processor release date and overclocking capability will be the most helpful. The newer the processor, the longer it will last you. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system in the future. The same can be said about overclocking. If 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 i7-1165G7	Intel Core i7-7700HQ
Announcement date	April 01, 2020	October 01, 2016
Type	Laptop	Laptop
Socket	BGA1526	FCBGA1440
Core name	Tiger Lake	Kaby Lake
Architecture	x86	x86
Generation	11	7
Turbo Frequency	4.7 MHz	3.8 MHz
Frequency	2.8 MHz	2.8 MHz
Cores	4	4
Threads	8	8
Bus rate	4 GT/s	8 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	10 nm	14 nm
Transistors count	8200 millions	3300 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	15 W	45 W
Memory type	DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267	DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133, DDR3L-1600
Max. Memory	64 Gb	64 Gb
Memory Frequency
Memory bandwidth		37.5 GB/s
L1 cache
L2 cache
L3 cache	12 MB	6 MB
Overclocking	Yes	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. 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 i7-1165G7 is better: 25
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i7-7700HQ is better: 5
However, it should be understood that the summary data that you have looked at here do not mean that taking them into account you should entirely trust a simple comparison of these figures. Be sure to watch the video tests and read the opinion of of people who bought Intel Core i7-1165G7 and Intel Core i7-7700HQ before making a selection which CPU to buy for gaming and which not.

• Intel Core i7-1165G7 specs and review.

• Intel Core i7-7700HQ specs and review.