Intel Core i7-1260P vs AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i7-1260P or Intel Core i7-1260P – 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 i7-1260P features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 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 i7-1260P, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 5 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U, you'll need a motherboard with a FP7 socket.
Intel Core i7 Family AMD Ryzen 5
Intel Core i7-1260P Name AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U
Mobile Segment Mobile
12 Generation 5
Intel Core i 1200P/1200U Group AMD Ryzen 6000U/7035U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-1260P has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.1 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 AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
8x Gracemont Cores B None
None None 4.4 GHz
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
12 CPU Cores 6
1.5 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 3.8 GHz
16 Threads 12
None None 2.9 GHz
2.1 GHz A-Core Frequency None
No Overclocking No
None None 6x Zen 3+
3.4 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
4.7 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
4x Golden Cove Cores A None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-1260P has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-1260P 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 AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U uses the AMD Radeon RX 660M, which has 512 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
-- Max. displays --
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) GPU name AMD Radeon RX 660M
768 Shaders 512
12.1 Direct X 12
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
13 Generation 9
96 Execution units 8
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
10 nm Technology 6 nm
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 1.9 GHz
1.4 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 4 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-6400
2 Memory channels 4
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 28 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 15 W watts.
64 W TDP (PL2) None
100 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
None TDP up 28 W
28 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-1260P 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 18.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U is manufactured using a 6 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
BGA 1744 Socket FP7
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price --
Q1/2022 Release date Q2/2022
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Alder Lake U Architecture Rembrandt (Zen 3+)
18.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
-- Part Number --
9.0 MB L2-Cache 3.0 MB
10 nm Technology 6 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-1260P
12C 16T @ 2.1 GHz
17345
17345
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
16692
16692

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-1260P
12C 16T @ 2.1 GHz
11420
11420
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
8977
8977

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-1260P
12C 16T @ 2.1 GHz
9088
9088
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
6385
6385

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-1260P
12C 16T @ 2.1 GHz
7655
7655
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
7423
7423

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-1260P
12C 16T @ 2.1 GHz
4017
4017
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
3734
3734

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-1260P
12C 16T @ 2.1 GHz
2151
2151
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1879
1879

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-1260P
12C 16T @ 2.1 GHz
1778
1778
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1546
1546

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-1260P
12C 16T @ 2.1 GHz
1773
1773
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1468
1468

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-1260P
12C 16T @ 2.1 GHz
1607
1607
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1465
1465

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-1260P
12C 16T @ 2.1 GHz
612
612
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
575
575

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-1260P
12C 16T @ 2.1 GHz
235
235
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
225
225