Intel Core i7-1255U vs Intel Core i7-12650H

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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 i7-12650H features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core i7-12650H, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
12 Generation 12
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
Intel Core i 1200P/1200U Group Intel Core i 12000H
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-1255U Name Intel Core i7-12650H
 
 

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 i7-12650H has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.3 GHz.
2x Golden Cove Cores A 6x Golden Cove
No Overclocking No
1.2 GHz B-Core Frequency 1.7 GHz
10 CPU Cores 10
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.5 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo 3.5 GHz
12 Threads 16
4.7 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo 4.7 GHz
1.7 GHz A-Core Frequency 2.3 GHz
8x Gracemont Cores B 4x Gracemont
 
 

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 i7-12650H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-12650H uses the Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (64 EU), which has 512 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
1.25 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.4 GHz
13 Generation 12
10 nm Technology 10 nm
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
12.1 Direct X 12
96 Execution units 48
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
Q1/2022 Release date Q2/2020
768 Shaders 512
-- Max. displays --
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (64 EU)
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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-- 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 h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 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.
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200
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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W watts.
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
55 W TDP (PL2) 115 W
 
 

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 i7-12650H is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 24.0 MB cache.
Alder Lake U Architecture Alder Lake H
12.0 MB L3-Cache 24.0 MB
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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, AVX2+
-- Release price 457 $
BGA 1744 Socket BGA 1744
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
6.5 MB L2-Cache 9.5 MB
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
10 nm Technology 10 nm
 
 

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