i7-1180G7 vs i7-920

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-920
2008
4 cores / 8 threads, 130 Watt
1.79
Core i7-1180G7
2020
4 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
5.15
+188%

Core i7-1180G7 outperforms Core i7-920 by a whopping 188% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-920 and Core i7-1180G7 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking20131196
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.22no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesCore i7 (Desktop)Tiger Lake
Power efficiency1.3032.49
Architecture codenameBloomfield (2008−2010)Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020)
Release dateNovember 2008 (16 years ago)2 September 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$340no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-920 and Core i7-1180G7 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed2.66 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.93 GHz4.6 GHz
Bus rate1333 MHz2 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)320 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)5 MB
L3 cache8 MB (shared)12 MB
Chip lithography45 nm10 nm SuperFin
Die size263 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature68 °C100 °C
Number of transistors731 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-920 and Core i7-1180G7 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
SocketFCLGA1366,PLGA1366FCBGA1598
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-920 and Core i7-1180G7. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology1.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring-+
SIPP-+
Demand Based Switching-no data
PAE36 Bitno data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-920 and Core i7-1180G7 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-920 and Core i7-1180G7 are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-920 and Core i7-1180G7. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4
Maximum memory size24 GB32 GB
Max memory channels32
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel® Iris® Xe Graphics
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.1 GHz
Execution Unitsno data96

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-920 and Core i7-1180G7 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-920 and Core i7-1180G7 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680x4320@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-920 and Core i7-1180G7 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

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.

i7-920 1.79
i7-1180G7 5.15
+188%

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.

i7-920 2838
i7-1180G7 8181
+188%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.79 5.15
Chip lithography 45 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 15 Watt

i7-1180G7 has a 187.7% higher aggregate performance score, a 350% more advanced lithography process, and 766.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-1180G7 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-920 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-920 is a desktop processor while Core i7-1180G7 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-920 and Core i7-1180G7, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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