Intel Core i7-1160G7 vs Intel Core i7-1260P

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i7-1160G7 or Intel Core i7-1160G7 – 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 i7-1160G7 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2020 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-1160G7, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1526 socket.
The Intel Core i7-1260P 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 i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-1260P, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
11 Generation 12
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
Intel Core i 1100G/11000U Group Intel Core i 1200P/1200U
Intel Core i7-1160G7 Name Intel Core i7-1260P
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-1160G7 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-1160G7 is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-1260P has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.1 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.
None None 8x Gracemont
None None 4.7 GHz
4 CPU Cores 12
None None 1.5 GHz
8 Threads 16
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2.1 GHz Frequency None
None None 3.4 GHz
4x Cores None
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
No Overclocking No
None None 2.1 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
None None 4x Golden Cove
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-1160G7 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-1160G7 uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Tiger Lake G7), which has 768 texture shaders
and 96 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-1260P has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-1260P uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake), which has 768 texture shaders
12 Generation 13
Q3/2020 Release date Q1/2022
-- Max. displays --
96 Execution units 96
768 Shaders 768
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.4 GHz
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
10 nm Technology 10 nm
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Tiger Lake G7) GPU name Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake)
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
12 Direct X 12.1
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 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.
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.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
LPDDR4X-4266 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200
Yes AES-NI Yes
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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 28 W watts.
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 28 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
7 W TDP down None
None TDP (PL2) 64 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-1160G7 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 i7-1260P is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 18.0 MB cache.
Q3/2020 Release date Q1/2022
Tiger Lake U Architecture Alder Lake U
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
12.0 MB L3-Cache 18.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
10 nm Technology 10 nm
BGA 1526 Socket BGA 1744
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
426 $ Release price --
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
5.0 MB L2-Cache 9.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-1260P
12C 16T @ 2.1 GHz
11420
11420
Intel Core i7-1160G7
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
5340
5340

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-1260P
12C 16T @ 2.1 GHz
9088
9088
Intel Core i7-1160G7
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
4546
4546

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-1260P
12C 16T @ 2.1 GHz
7655
7655
Intel Core i7-1160G7
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
4949
4949

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-1260P
12C 16T @ 2.1 GHz
2151
2151
Intel Core i7-1160G7
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
1758
1758

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-1260P
12C 16T @ 2.1 GHz
1773
1773
Intel Core i7-1160G7
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
1440
1440

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-1260P
12C 16T @ 2.1 GHz
1607
1607
Intel Core i7-1160G7
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
1475
1475