Intel Core i5-1240P vs Intel Core i5-1230U

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Intel Core i5-1240P or Intel Core i5-1240P – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-1240P features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-1240P, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The Intel Core i5-1230U features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core i5-1230U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
12 Generation 12
Intel Core i5-1240P Name Intel Core i5-1230U
Intel Core i 1200P/1200U Group Intel Core i 1200P/1200U
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-1240P has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The Intel Core i5-1230U has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.0 GHz.
12 CPU Cores 10
No Overclocking No
4x Golden Cove Cores A 2x Golden Cove
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
4.4 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo 4.4 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
1.7 GHz A-Core Frequency 1.0 GHz
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo 3.3 GHz
1.2 GHz B-Core Frequency 0.7 GHz
8x Gracemont Cores B 8x Gracemont
16 Threads 12
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-1240P has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-1240P uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake), which has 640 texture shaders
and 80 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-1230U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-1230U uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake), which has 640 texture shaders
640 Shaders 640
80 Execution units 80
12.1 Direct X 12.1
10 nm Technology 10 nm
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
13 Generation 13
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.9 GHz
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) GPU name Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake)
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.25 GHz
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Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VP8 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 28 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 9 W watts.
64 W TDP (PL2) 29 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
28 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 9 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-1240P is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-1230U is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
9.0 MB L2-Cache 6.5 MB
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Alder Lake U Architecture Alder Lake U
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12.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
10 nm Technology 10 nm
BGA 1744 Socket BGA 1744
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022