Intel Core i7-1255U vs Intel Pentium E2210

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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 Pentium E2210 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2009 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium E2210, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
Intel Core i7-1255U Name Intel Pentium E2210
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Pentium
Intel Core i 1200P/1200U Group Intel Pentium E5000/E6000
12 Generation 2
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

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 Pentium E2210 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium E2210 is 2.2 GHz
4.7 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
12 Threads 2
Yes Hyperthreading No
1.2 GHz B-Core Frequency None
2x Golden Cove Cores A None
None None 2.2 GHz
None None 2x Penryn
No Overclocking Yes
8x Gracemont Cores B None
3.5 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
10 CPU Cores 2
1.7 GHz A-Core Frequency 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 Intel Pentium E2210 does not have integrated graphics.
96 Execution units --
1.25 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
13 Generation --
12.1 Direct X --
Q1/2022 Release date --
10 nm Technology --
768 Shaders --
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) GPU name
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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

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.
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-800
64.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI 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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
55 W TDP (PL2) None
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

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 Pentium E2210 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
BGA 1744 Socket LGA 775
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x
Q1/2022 Release date Q2/2009
-- Part Number --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
10 nm Technology 45 nm
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
12.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
6.5 MB L2-Cache 1.0 MB
Alder Lake U Architecture Wolfdale (Penryn)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2