i5-1135G7 vs i7-5550U

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-5550U
2015
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.86
Core i5-1135G7
2020
4 cores / 8 threads, 28 Watt
6.34
+241%

Core i5-1135G7 outperforms Core i7-5550U by a whopping 241% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-5550U and Core i5-1135G7 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking20011077
Place by popularitynot in top-10033
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Tiger Lake
Power efficiency11.3520.73
Architecture codenameBroadwell-U (2015)Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021)
Release date1 March 2015 (9 years ago)2 September 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$426no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-5550U and Core i5-1135G7 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed2 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz4.2 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s4 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)96K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm SuperFin
Die size133 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature105 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)105 °C72 °C
Number of transistors1900 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-5550U and Core i5-1135G7 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1168FCBGA1449
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-5550U and Core i5-1135G7. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-5550U and Core i5-1135G7 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
SGXno data-
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-5550U and Core i5-1135G7 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-5550U and Core i5-1135G7. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4
Maximum memory size16 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 6000Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
Max video memory16 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1 GHz1.3 GHz
Execution Unitsno data80
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-5550U and Core i5-1135G7 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-5550U and Core i5-1135G7 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.42560x1600@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hz7680x4320@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-5550U and Core i5-1135G7 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/1212.1
OpenGL4.34.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-5550U and Core i5-1135G7.

PCIe version2.04.0
PCI Express lanes1216

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-5550U 1.86
i5-1135G7 6.34
+241%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-5550U 2864
i5-1135G7 9740
+240%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-5550U 695
i5-1135G7 1597
+130%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-5550U 1561
i5-1135G7 4512
+189%

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 11.5 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R11.5 which uses all the processor threads. A maximum of 64 threads is supported in this version.

i7-5550U 3
i5-1135G7 9
+183%

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R11.5 is an old benchmark by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version loads a single thread with ray tracing to render a glossy room full of crystal spheres and light sources.

i7-5550U 1.32
i5-1135G7 2.33
+76.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.86 6.34
Recency 1 March 2015 2 September 2020
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 28 Watt

i7-5550U has 86.7% lower power consumption.

i5-1135G7, on the other hand, has a 240.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i5-1135G7 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-5550U in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-5550U and Core i5-1135G7, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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