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日本[Comparison] Intel Core i5-1240P vs Intel Core i5-1135G7 – All in on the CPU gains, while GPU performance is stagnating
The Core i5-1135G7 was a best seller for 2021, offering snappy performance in many laptops, while also coming at a relatively affordable cost. In 2022, Intel made a big shift with their processors, giving us three TDP tiers: U-series at 15W, P-series at 28W, and H-series at 45W.
However, manufacturers can play with them and squeeze out a lot of performance by increasing the wattage. The Core i5-1240P looks like a great deal P-series CPU with 12 cores. It has the potential to be a best-seller, similar to the Core i5-1135G7.
Here is our Top Laptop CPU Ranking, which has the best laptop CPUs in a list, based on performance.
Today we are comparing the Intel Core i5-1240P against the Core i5-1135G7.
You can find more information about both CPUs here: Intel Core i5-1240P / Core i5-1135G7
Specs table
| Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5-1135G7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Alder Lake-P | Tiger Lake-U |
| Cores / Threads | 12/16 | 4/8 |
| Clock Speeds – Base/Boost | 1.20 – 4.40GHz | 2.40 – 4.20GHz |
| Cache | 12MB | 8MB |
| Lithography | 10nm | 10nm |
| TDP | 15W | up to 28W |
| Memory type |
DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267 |
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267 |
| Integrated GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) |
CPU benchmarks
The Alder Lake CPU is 79% more powerful in 3D Rendering while being nearly two and a half seconds quicker in Photoshop.
Results are from the Cinebench R23 CPU test (the higher the score, the better)
Results are from our Photoshop benchmark test (the lower the score, the better)
GPU benchmarks
Things are looking pretty good on the GPU end, with the Core i5-1135G7 being able to catch up to the newer CPU. The 2022 processor is only 0.1% quicker in 3DMark Fire Strike and 1% faster in Unigine Superposition.
Results are from the 3DMark: Time Spy (Graphics) benchmark (higher the score, the better)
Results are from the 3DMark: Fire Strike (Graphics) benchmark (higher the score, the better)
Results are from the 3DMark: Wild Life benchmark (higher the score, the better)
Results are from the Unigine Superposition benchmark (higher the score, the better)
Gaming tests
| CS:GO | HD 1080p, Low (Check settings) | HD 1080p, Medium (Check settings) | HD 1080p, MAX (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) – Core i5-1240P | 144 fps | 92 fps | 64 fps |
| Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) – Core i5-1135G7 | 182 fps (+26%) | 128 fps (+39%) | 68 fps (+6%) |
| DOTA 2 | HD 1080p, Low (Check settings) | HD 1080p, Normal (Check settings) | HD 1080p, High (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) – Core i5-1240P | 160 fps (+12%) | 106 fps (+14%) | 61 fps |
| Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) – Core i5-1135G7 | 143 fps | 93 fps | 63 fps (+3%) |
Conclusion
While the new CPU presents much higher CPU performance, things are awfully similar on the GPU front. However, you’re not getting any of these CPUs for their GPU performance, in which case you’ll want to go for a laptop with the Core i5-1240P. With the combined power of the 12 cores and the good iGPU, the CPU can work well as a mobile productivity rig.
All laptops with the Intel Core i5-1240P:
