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.
Intel Core i 1200P/1200U Group
12 Generation --
Intel Core i7 Family
Intel Core i7-1255UL Name MediaTek MT8752
Mobile Segment --
 
 

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.
2.6 GHz A-Core Frequency None
3.5 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
12 Threads --
No Overclocking No
10 CPU Cores --
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture --
4.7 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
Yes Hyperthreading No
1.2 GHz B-Core Frequency None
8x Gracemont Cores B None
2x Golden Cove Cores A 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.
768 Shaders --
13 Generation --
Q1/2022 Release date --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
96 Execution units --
-- Max. displays --
1.25 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
12.1 Direct X --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) GPU name
10 nm Technology --
 
 

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

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.
2 Memory channels --
64.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth --
pci PCIe pci
No ECC No
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type
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
100 °C Tjunction max --
28 W TDP up None
12 W TDP down None
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 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 --
Q3/2022 Release date --
12.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems
-- Release price --
6.5 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
10 nm Technology --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions
BGA 1744 Socket