Intel Core i5-1240P vs Intel Core i7-11600H

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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 i7-11600H features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2021 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-11600H, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1787 socket.
Intel Core i 1200P/1200U Group Intel Core i 11000H
12 Generation 11
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-1240P Name Intel Core i7-11600H
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

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 i7-11600H has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-11600H is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
16 Threads 12
1.2 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 8x
12 CPU Cores 6
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
4x Golden Cove Cores A None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
1.7 GHz A-Core Frequency None
4.4 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
No Overclocking No
8x Gracemont Cores B None
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
None None 4.6 GHz
None None 2.5 GHz
 
 

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 i7-11600H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-11600H uses the Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (32 EU), which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
640 Shaders 256
Q1/2022 Release date Q2/2021
10 nm Technology 10 nm
12.1 Direct X 12
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
80 Execution units 32
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
13 Generation 11
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.45 GHz
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (32 EU)
 
 

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 VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR4-3200
No ECC No
64.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
 
 

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 45 W watts.
64 W TDP (PL2) None
None TDP down 35 W
28 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

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 i7-11600H is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 18.0 MB cache.
Q1/2022 Release date Q3/2021
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
10 nm Technology 10 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 395 $
Alder Lake U Architecture Tiger Lake H
12.0 MB L3-Cache 18.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 1744 Socket BGA 1787
9.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes