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Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i7-1180G7

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.4% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Draws 9W instead of 65W, a 56W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe Graphics 96EU, while Ryzen 5 1400 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Ryzen 5 1400

2017

Why buy it

✅500% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 4) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-1180G7 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (7,731 vs 7,788).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $169 MSRP, while Core i7-1180G7 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌622.2% higher power demand at 65W vs 9W.

Core i7-1180G7

2021

Ryzen 5 1400

2017

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.4% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Draws 9W instead of 65W, a 56W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe Graphics 96EU, while Ryzen 5 1400 needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅500% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 4) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-1180G7 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (7,731 vs 7,788).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $169 MSRP, while Core i7-1180G7 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌622.2% higher power demand at 65W vs 9W.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-1180G7 better than Ryzen 5 1400?

Yes. Core i7-1180G7 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 8.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.7% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i7-1180G7 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 8.4% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-1180G7 is the better fit. You are getting 0.7% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i7-1180G7 is the smarter buy by a wide margin for a fresh build. Core i7-1180G7 is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and it gives you a 8.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 5 1400 only looks stronger on raw value math because it is so cheap, but its absolute performance tier is too low to be the smarter recommendation now. At roughly 7,731 PassMark with 4 cores and 8 threads, it only makes sense as a bare-minimum stopgap or a very constrained existing-platform upgrade.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i7-1180G7 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2017), 50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 8 threads instead of 4/8. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i7-1180G7 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 1400 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-1180G7	Ryzen 5 1400
1080p
low	169 FPS	170 FPS
medium	140 FPS	148 FPS
high	111 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	148 FPS	141 FPS
medium	120 FPS	118 FPS
high	95 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	83 FPS	65 FPS
medium	73 FPS	58 FPS
high	57 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-1180G7	Ryzen 5 1400
1080p
low	180 FPS	168 FPS
medium	147 FPS	148 FPS
high	133 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	105 FPS
1440p
low	157 FPS	146 FPS
medium	131 FPS	129 FPS
high	121 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	103 FPS	94 FPS
4K
low	118 FPS	114 FPS
medium	100 FPS	103 FPS
high	87 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	58 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-1180G7	Ryzen 5 1400
1080p
low	195 FPS	193 FPS
medium	195 FPS	193 FPS
high	195 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	193 FPS
1440p
low	195 FPS	193 FPS
medium	195 FPS	193 FPS
high	195 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	193 FPS
4K
low	195 FPS	193 FPS
medium	195 FPS	193 FPS
high	195 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	181 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-1180G7	Ryzen 5 1400
1080p
low	195 FPS	193 FPS
medium	195 FPS	193 FPS
high	195 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	193 FPS
1440p
low	195 FPS	193 FPS
medium	195 FPS	193 FPS
high	195 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	193 FPS
4K
low	195 FPS	193 FPS
medium	195 FPS	193 FPS
high	195 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	193 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-1180G7 and Ryzen 5 1400

Core i7-1180G7

The Core i7-1180G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1598. Thermal design power (TDP): 9 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,788 points. Launch price was $426.

Ryzen 5 1400

The Ryzen 5 1400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,731 points. Launch price was $169.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-1180G7 and Ryzen 5 1400 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i7-1180G7 versus 3.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 1400 — a 30% clock advantage for the Core i7-1180G7 (base: 1.3 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i7-1180G7 uses the Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Ryzen 5 1400 uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-1180G7 scores 7,788 against the Ryzen 5 1400's 7,731 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i7-1180G7. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-1180G7 vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 1400.

Feature	Core i7-1180G7	Ryzen 5 1400
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+35%	3.4 GHz
Base Clock	1.3 GHz	3.2 GHz+146%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+50%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512K (per core)
Process	10 nm SuperFin-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021)	Zen (2017−2020)
PassMark	7,788	7,731
Geekbench 6 Single	1,845	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-1180G7 uses the FCBGA1598 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 1400 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to LPDDR4x-4267 memory speed. The Ryzen 5 1400 supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 4 (Core i7-1180G7) vs 24 (Ryzen 5 1400) — the Ryzen 5 1400 offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Tiger Lake-UP4 (Core i7-1180G7) and AMD 400 series,AMD 300 series (Ryzen 5 1400).

Feature	Core i7-1180G7	Ryzen 5 1400
Socket	FCBGA1598	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR4x-4267	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	64 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	4	24+500%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-1180G7) / not specified (Ryzen 5 1400). The Core i7-1180G7 includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 96EU), while the Ryzen 5 1400 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-1180G7 targets Premium Ultra-Thin Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i7-1180G7 rivals Ryzen 7 5800U.