[Comparison] Intel Core i5-1240P vs Intel Core i5-1135G7 – All in on the CPU gains, while GPU performance is stagnating

LaptopMedia.com Comparisons [Comparison] Intel Core i5-1240P vs Intel Core i5-1135G7 - All in on the CPU gains, while GPU performance is stagnating

From: Severin Kolakov 18 August 2022 / 03:48 0

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.

3D Rendering

Results are from the Cinebench R23 CPU test (the higher the score, the better)

Intel Core i5-1240P Lenovo Yoga 7i (14", 2022)

11227

Intel Core i5-1135G7 Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i 13

6072

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.

3DMark Time Spy (G)

The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.

Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) Lenovo Yoga 7i (14", 2022)

1399

Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i 13

1379

3DMark Fire Strike (G)

Results are from 3DMark Fire Strike (Graphics) benchmark (higher the score, the better)

Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) Lenovo Yoga 7i (14", 2022)

4719

Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i 13

4714

3DMark Wild Life Extreme

The results are from 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Unlimited. Higher is better.

Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) Lenovo Yoga 7i (14", 2022)

3459

Unigine Superposition

Results are from the Unigine Superposition benchmark (higher the score, the better)

Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) Lenovo Yoga 7i (14", 2022)

930

Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i 13

920

Gaming tests

cs-go-benchmarks

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.