Intel Core i7-1250U vs Intel Core i5-1135G7

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i7-1250U or Intel Core i7-1250U – 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 i7-1250U features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 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 i7-1250U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The Intel Core i5-1135G7 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 i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-1135G7, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1526 socket.
12 Generation 11
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i5
Intel Core i 1200P/1200U Group Intel Core i 1100G/11000U
Intel Core i7-1250U Name Intel Core i5-1135G7
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-1250U has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.1 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.
The Intel Core i5-1135G7 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-1135G7 is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
4.7 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
10 CPU Cores 4
0.8 GHz B-Core Frequency None
12 Threads 8
None None 4.2 GHz
None None 3.8 GHz
3.5 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
None None 2.4 GHz
None None 4x
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
1.1 GHz A-Core Frequency None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8x Gracemont Cores B None
2x Golden Cove Cores A None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-1250U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-1250U uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake), 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 i5-1135G7 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-1135G7 uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Tiger Lake G7), which has 640 texture shaders
and 80 execution units.
13 Generation 12
Q1/2022 Release date Q3/2020
-- Max. displays --
96 Execution units 80
768 Shaders 640
0.9 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.3 GHz
0.25 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
10 nm Technology 10 nm
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) GPU name Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Tiger Lake G7)
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
12.1 Direct X 12
 
 

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 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 64.0 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.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR4-3200
Yes AES-NI Yes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 9 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 15 W watts.
None TDP up 28 W
9 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP down 12 W
29 W TDP (PL2) None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-1250U 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 i5-1135G7 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q1/2022 Release date Q3/2020
Alder Lake U Architecture Tiger 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 8.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
10 nm Technology 10 nm
BGA 1744 Socket BGA 1526
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
-- Release price 309 $
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
6.5 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-1250U
10C 12T @ 1.1 GHz
6874
6874
Intel Core i5-1135G7
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
4904
4904

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-1250U
10C 12T @ 1.1 GHz
6788
6788
Intel Core i5-1135G7
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
5913
5913

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-1250U
10C 12T @ 1.1 GHz
6296
6296
Intel Core i5-1135G7
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
5373
5373

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-1250U
10C 12T @ 1.1 GHz
2115
2115
Intel Core i5-1135G7
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
1692
1692

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-1250U
10C 12T @ 1.1 GHz
1745
1745
Intel Core i5-1135G7
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
1343
1343

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-1250U
10C 12T @ 1.1 GHz
1596
1596
Intel Core i5-1135G7
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
1355
1355