Intel Core i7-1255U vs Intel Core i7-1195G7

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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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 Intel Core i7-1195G7 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-1195G7, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1526 socket.
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-1255U Name Intel Core i7-1195G7
Intel Core i 1200P/1200U Group Intel Core i 1100G/11000U
12 Generation 11
 
 

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 Intel Core i7-1195G7 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-1195G7 is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.0 GHz.
None None 4x
4.7 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
None None 4.4 GHz
3.5 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
1.7 GHz A-Core Frequency None
1.2 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 2.9 GHz
10 CPU Cores 4
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
8x Gracemont Cores B None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2x Golden Cove Cores A None
No Overclocking No
12 Threads 8
None None 5.0 GHz
 
 

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 Intel Core i7-1195G7 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-1195G7 uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Tiger Lake G7), which has 768 texture shaders
1.25 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.4 GHz
Q1/2022 Release date Q3/2020
96 Execution units 96
12.1 Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
768 Shaders 768
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) GPU name Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Tiger Lake G7)
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
13 Generation 12
10 nm Technology 10 nm
 
 

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 VP8 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) 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 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR4-3200
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

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.
None TDP down 12 W
55 W TDP (PL2) None
None TDP up 28 W
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

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 Intel Core i7-1195G7 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2022 Release date Q2/2021
BGA 1744 Socket BGA 1526
6.5 MB L2-Cache 5.0 MB
12.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Alder Lake U Architecture Tiger Lake U
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Release price 426 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
10 nm Technology 10 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-1255U
10C 12T @ 1.7 GHz
13905
13905
Intel Core i7-1195G7
4C 8T @ 2.9 GHz
11065
11065

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-1255U
10C 12T @ 1.7 GHz
7612
7612
Intel Core i7-1195G7
4C 8T @ 2.9 GHz
5710
5710

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-1255U
10C 12T @ 1.7 GHz
6908
6908
Intel Core i7-1195G7
4C 8T @ 2.9 GHz
5678
5678

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-1255U
10C 12T @ 1.7 GHz
2136
2136
Intel Core i7-1195G7
4C 8T @ 2.9 GHz
2067
2067

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-1195G7
4C 8T @ 2.9 GHz
1649
1649
Intel Core i7-1255U
10C 12T @ 1.7 GHz
1603
1603