The Intel Core i7-1160G7 is a quad-core SoC for laptops and Ultrabooks based on the Tiger Lake-U generation (UP4) that was introduced in September 2020. It is the fastest model of UP4 low power series and offers a significant increase in performance compared to its predecessors.
Processor Cores and Clock Speeds
The i7-1160G7 integrates four Willow Cove processor cores (8 threads thanks to HyperThreading). Each core can clock as a minimum base speed from 900 MHz (at 7 Watt TDP setting) up to 2.1 GHz (15 Watt). The maximum Turbo frequency is always 4.4 GHz and all cores at once can clock at up to 3.6 GHz. This offers a significant increase in performance compared to previous generations.
Integrated Graphics
Another novelty of the i7-1160G7 is the integrated Xe graphics card based on the completely new Gen 12 architecture. It uses 96 EUs and clocks at 400 - 1100 MHz. The GPU and CPU can together use the 12 MB of L3 cache. This offers a significant increase in performance compared to the older Iris Plus G7 (Ice Lake).
Additional Features
Tiger Lake SoCs add PCIe 4 support (four lanes), AI hardware acceleration, and the partial integration of Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4 and Wi-Fi 6 in the chip. This allows for faster data transfer speeds and improved connectivity options.
Power Consumption
The Core i7 processor has a default TDP of 7 W to 15 W, the expectation being that laptop manufacturers will go for a higher value in exchange for higher performance. The CPU is built with Intel's 2nd gen 10 nm process marketed as SuperFin for decent energy efficiency. This allows for longer battery life and improved energy efficiency.
Comparison to Other Tiger Lake Models
The i7-1160G7 is the fastest model of UP4 low power series. However, it is not the only model in the Tiger Lake series. Other models include the i7-1180G7, i5-1140G7, i5-1130G7, i3-1120G4, and i3-1110G4. Each model has its own clock speeds, number of cores, and L3 cache. However, all models offer significant increases in performance compared to previous generations.
Conclusion
The Intel Core i7-1160G7 is a powerful and efficient quad-core SoC for laptops and Ultrabooks. It offers a significant increase in performance compared to previous generations and includes a number of additional features such as PCIe 4 support, AI hardware acceleration, and partial integration of Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4 and Wi-Fi 6. Additionally, the i7-1160G7 offers improved energy efficiency and longer battery life. It is the fastest model of UP4 low power series, but there are other models in the Tiger Lake series that also offer significant increases in performance.
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