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.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 1200P/1200U Group Intel Pentium E5000/E6000
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Pentium
12 Generation 2
Intel Core i7-1255U Name Intel Pentium E2210
 
 

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
No Overclocking Yes
1.2 GHz B-Core Frequency None
10 CPU Cores 2
None None 2.2 GHz
2x Golden Cove Cores A None
None None 2x Penryn
8x Gracemont Cores B None
4.7 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
3.5 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
1.7 GHz A-Core Frequency None
Yes Hyperthreading No
12 Threads 2
 
 

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.
12.1 Direct X --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
96 Execution units --
13 Generation --
1.25 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q1/2022 Release date --
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) GPU name
768 Shaders --
-- Max. displays --
10 nm Technology --
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 h264 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode AV1 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode VP8 --
 
 

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.
No ECC No
64.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI No
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-800
pci PCIe pci
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

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.
100 °C Tjunction max --
55 W TDP (PL2) None
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 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 Pentium E2210 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
6.5 MB L2-Cache 1.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price --
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x
12.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Q1/2022 Release date Q2/2009
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
BGA 1744 Socket LGA 775
Alder Lake U Architecture Wolfdale (Penryn)
10 nm Technology 45 nm
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2