Asus does not sell a standalone CPU under the Asus name; the processors in its systems come from Intel and AMD. The facts we could confirm describe Intel Core i7-1065G7 and Intel Core i5-1035G1 processors in Asus systems, and an Asus Z390 motherboard that supports 9th and 8th Gen Intel Core processors. Because the Asus processor specifications we could confirm are limited, the comparison below uses the Thinvent Aero Mini PC line, which is built around Intel processors from the same generation range.
Asus CPU vs Thinvent Aero Mini PC
| Asus Intel Core i7-1065G7 | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Celeron N5095A | Thinvent Aero Mini PC, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-1065G7 | Intel Celeron N5095A | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 4 cores | 12 cores |
| Max Frequency | Up to 3.9 GHz (Turbo Boost) | Up to 2.9 GHz | Up to 4.3 GHz |
| Cache | 8 MB | 4 MB | 12 MB |
| RAM | Not confirmed | 8 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 128 GB SSD | 128 GB SSD |
| Form Factor | Not confirmed | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro / Windows 10 Home | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U runs at up to 4.3 GHz with 12 cores, against the 3.9 GHz maximum we could confirm for the Asus Intel Core i7-1065G7.
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The Thinvent Core Ultra 5 model has 12 MB of cache, compared with 8 MB on the Asus Intel Core i7-1065G7.
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The Thinvent Core Ultra 5 model supports up to 64 GB of RAM across its configurations, with 32 GB in the configuration shown here.
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The Thinvent Aero Mini PC ships with Windows 11 Pro. Buyers can also choose Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or no operating system.
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The Asus Intel Core i7-1065G7 has a higher base frequency than the Celeron N5095A in the Thinvent Aero entry model, which is the lower-cost entry point of the line.
Which one should you choose?
Choose an Asus system if you need an Asus laptop or desktop with an Intel Core processor already installed. Choose a Thinvent Aero Mini PC if you need a compact, fanless-class or mini PC platform with a choice of operating systems and higher maximum clock speed and core count on the Core Ultra 5 model.
