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Windows 11 and Tiger Lake: In-depth Compatibility Check
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Windows 11 is amazing, but sadly, some PCs won’t be able to run it, due to changedhardware requirements.
This affects mostly older CPUs and devices that don’t have certain security features. In that regard, we suggest reading ourWindows 11 and TPM guide.
The change sparked a bit of controversy, but luckily for Intel owners, Tiger Lake processors will support the new operating system.
To learn more about Windows 11 and Tiger Lake compatibility and performance, be sure to keep reading until the end.
What should I know about Windows 11 and Tiger Lake?
Find out all about Tiger Lake processors
These are the 11th generation ofIntelCore mobile processors, released in September 2020. They are using the 10nm technology and Willow Cove microarchitecture.
This series comes with Xe integrated graphics, providing users with great multimediaperformance. Regarding motherboard support, Tiger Lake CPUs use FCBGA1449 and FCBGA1787 sockets.
Will Windows 11 support Tiger Lake processors?
Yes,Windows11 will support the Tiger Lake processors out of the box. This series was recently released, therefore it’s fully supported by the latest version.
To make sure that yourIntelCPUis on the list of compatible devices, be sure to checkMicrosoft’s compatibility pagefor more information.
What are Tiger Lake CPU features?
As previously stated, these models will use 10nm+ technology, similar to previous generations, while delivering improvedperformancethanks to the chip redesign.
According toIntel, Tiger Lake offers 20% more system power and up to 20% faster speeds for office tasks. As for the clock speeds, the high-end models offer up to 5.0GHz, while entry CPUs will have 4.4GHz max clock speed.
Certain processors have built-inIntelXe graphics that should double theperformancecompared to the previous Gen11 graphics.
Thunderbolt 4 support is available as well, enabling rapid file transfer and the ability to output a 4K signal on four displays simultaneously, or an 8K signal on a single display.
There are four different series available, each with different features, such as the number of cores, threads, and maximum frequency.
Overall, the Tiger Lake series is a great improvement compared to the previous generation, so it’s worth getting.
How does Tiger Lake compare to other processors?
IntelTiger Lake series offers greatperformanceand it can compete with AMD’s lineup. According to the benchmark tests, the high-end models are better than all of their competition.
As we can see,IntelCore i9-11980HK dominates its competition with ease.
Other models such as Core i7-11370H also have solid benchmark results, and they can easily parry their AMD counterparts.
The situation is slightly different for Core i7-1185G7, but judging by the results, thisCPUis more than capable, but don’t expect the same results as on the high-end models.
As for the real-lifeperformance,Intelclaims that the Tiger Lake series offers betterperformancecompared to the previous series and AMD when it comes to everyday tasks.
This series will also offer betterperformancewhen using AI-enabled applications, such as Photoshop, Nero AI Photo Tagger, and Power Director.
Overall, these CPUs offer solid performance and should be more than capable of handling everyday tasks.
Are Tiger Lake processors good for gaming?
Windows 11 brings a smoother gameplay experience andperformanceincrease thanks to the new DirectStorage API feature.
To top it off, there’s support for Xbox Game Pass for Windows, so expect to get your hands on some great gaming titles. However, the question remains, can Tiger Lake processors handle gaming?
Comparing to the previous generation of CPUs, the new series withIntelIris Xe graphics offers better gameplayperformanceacross the board.
The situation is similar when comparing i7-1185G7 to AMD Ryzen 7 4800U, and we can see thatIntel’sCPUoffers better in-game results in most games.
Although this difference isn’t drastic, it’s noticeable, especially in games such as League of Legends, CS: GO, and Dota 2.
When comparing i7-1185G7 to a dedicated graphics card, such as NVIDIA MX350, Nvidia outperforms it in some games, but theperformancedifference isn’t too big.
It’s worth mentioning that i7 also outperforms NVIDIA in some games, so your results will greatly vary depending on the game you’re trying to run.
Tiger Lake processors offer greatperformance, and they can handle gaming with ease, which makes them a perfect choice for gamers, as long as you keep your expectations realistic.
If you want a device that will give you a smooth and lag-free experience in the latest titles, perhaps you should consider getting agaming laptop.
How many CPUs are there in the Tiger Lake series?
This series has about 50 different models available, and all of them are sorted into four different series, U, H-35, S, and H-45.
As for the meaning of each label, here’s a quick explanation:
How do I know if my Tiger Lake CPU has a built-in GPU?
MostCPUsfrom this series have a graphics processor, but if you want to check that for your model, we suggest reading the official documentation.
A faster way to do that is to look at the processor model. The ones that have G1-G7 in their name have a built-in GPU, so they are easy to differentiate.
Devices that have G7 in their name are usingIntelIris Xe, while the ones with G4 in their name are powered byIntelUHD.
Are Tiger Lake CPUs better than Ryzen 4000 CPUs?
This isn’t a simple question, and while Tiger Lake can parry Ryzen 4000 series, Ryzen is using 7nm architecture while Intel is using 10nm.
7nm architecture gives an advantage to Ryzen and it offers betterperformance. TDP is also smaller on Ryzen, and the maximum is set at 54W while for Tiger Lake the maximum is 65W.
However, there’s a catch, and 65W TDP is for only a single high-end model, while Ryzen has several CPUs that have a TDP between 35 and 54W.
When you add the price into the mix, Ryzen is usually a better option compared to mid-range and low-endInteldevices.
Windows11 will be fully compatible with Tiger Lake processors, and they should be able to handle any resource-intensive task, as well as some gaming without issues.
What are your thoughts on this CPU series? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Milan Stanojevic
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Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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