Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) vs Intel Core i5-1135G7

The Intel Core i5-1135G7 (Tiger Lake U), manufactured on a 10 nm process, is a mobile processor for mainstream laptops.

It offers 4 cores, 8 threads, and Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Tiger Lake) with 51 GB/s memory bandwidth for productivity. The Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU), a 5 nm SoC (A15), is designed for mobile Apple devices.

It integrates 6 CPU cores (two performance, four efficiency cores) and 5 GPU cores (Apple A15 (5 GPU Cores)) with 34 GB/s memory bandwidth, optimized for efficiency and graphics performance within the Apple ecosystem. In performance comparison, the Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) outperforms the Intel Core i5-1135G7 by over 10 percent in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.

For multi-core performance in Geekbench 6 and single-core performance in Cinebench R23, both processors are comparable. For gaming, the Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) offers superior mobile performance, while the Intel Core i5-1135G7 is sufficient for lighter games. The Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) stands out for its excellent energy efficiency for long battery life.

The Intel Core i5-1135G7 (TDP 15-28W) is also efficient, but tends to consume more energy under load. Direct price comparison is not possible as both processors are permanently integrated into end devices. Choose the Intel Core i5-1135G7 for Windows compatibility and balanced productivity performance in laptops.

Opt for the Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) if your priority is battery life, superior mobile graphics performance, and integration into the Apple ecosystem.