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
12 Generation --
Intel Core i7 Family
Intel Core i 1200P/1200U Group
 
 

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

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.
Q1/2022 Release date --
768 Shaders --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
96 Execution units --
1.25 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
10 nm Technology --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
-- Max. displays --
12.1 Direct X --
13 Generation --
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 VP9 --
Decode VP8 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode AV1 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h264 --
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.
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type
2 Memory channels --
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth --
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
64.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
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.
55 W TDP (PL2) None
28 W TDP up None
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
100 °C Tjunction max --
12 W TDP down 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.
Alder Lake U Architecture --
-- Release price --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization
Q3/2022 Release date --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions
Monolithic Chip design --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
12.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
10 nm Technology --
BGA 1744 Socket
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems
6.5 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes