Intel Core i7-1255U vs AMD Ryzen 5 7535U

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Intel Core i7-1255U or Intel Core i7-1255U – 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 i7-1255U 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 i7-1255U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 7535U features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 5 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 7535U, you'll need a motherboard with a FP7 socket.
Intel Core i7-1255U Name AMD Ryzen 5 7535U
Intel Core i7 Family AMD Ryzen 5
12 Generation 5
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 1200P/1200U Group AMD Ryzen 6000U/7035U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-1255U has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 12 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 AMD Ryzen 5 7535U has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 7535U is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.55 GHz.
8x Gracemont Cores B None
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
1.2 GHz B-Core Frequency None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
None None 6x Zen 3+
None None 3.5 GHz
None None 2.9 GHz
10 CPU Cores 6
3.5 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
None None 4.55 GHz
No Overclocking No
1.7 GHz A-Core Frequency None
12 Threads 12
2x Golden Cove Cores A None
4.7 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-1255U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-1255U 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 AMD Ryzen 5 7535U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 7535U uses the AMD Radeon 660M (6 EUs), which has 384 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
-- Max. displays --
Q1/2022 Release date Q4/2022
1.25 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
96 Execution units 6
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) GPU name AMD Radeon 660M (6 EUs)
13 Generation 9
768 Shaders 384
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 1.9 GHz
10 nm Technology 6 nm
12.1 Direct X 12
 
 

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 / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode AV1 No
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC 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.
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-6400
2 Memory channels 2
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

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.
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
None TDP up 28 W
55 W TDP (PL2) None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-1255U 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 AMD Ryzen 5 7535U is manufactured using a 6 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Q1/2022 Release date Q4/2022
6.5 MB L2-Cache 3.0 MB
12.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
-- Release price --
BGA 1744 Socket FP7
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Alder Lake U Architecture Rembrandt (Zen 3+)
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
10 nm Technology 6 nm