Intel Core i7-1255UL vs MediaTek MT8752

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i7-1255UL or Intel Core i7-1255UL – 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 i7-1255UL features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-1255UL, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
Mobile Segment --
Intel Core i7-1255UL Name MediaTek MT8752
Intel Core i 1200P/1200U Group
12 Generation --
Intel Core i7 Family
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-1255UL has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.6 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.
8x Gracemont Cores B None
2x Golden Cove Cores A None
No Overclocking No
12 Threads --
Yes Hyperthreading No
1.2 GHz B-Core Frequency None
4.7 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
3.5 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
10 CPU Cores --
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture --
2.6 GHz A-Core Frequency None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-1255UL has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-1255UL 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 MediaTek MT8752 does not have integrated graphics.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
96 Execution units --
Q1/2022 Release date --
1.25 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
768 Shaders --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
13 Generation --
12.1 Direct X --
10 nm Technology --
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) GPU name
 
 

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 / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode AV1 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode VP8 --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 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.
64.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth --
No ECC No
2 Memory channels --
 
 

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) None
12 W TDP down None
100 °C Tjunction max --
28 W TDP up None
55 W TDP (PL2) None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-1255UL 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.
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems
6.5 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions
12.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Q3/2022 Release date --
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
BGA 1744 Socket
Alder Lake U Architecture --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization
10 nm Technology --
Monolithic Chip design --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA)