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 Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently. It was released in Q3/2008 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core2 Quad series. To use the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
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12 |
Generation |
2 |
Intel Core i7 |
Family |
Intel Core2 Quad |
Intel Core i 1200P/1200U |
Group |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 |
Intel Core i7-1260P |
Name |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 |
Mobile |
Segment |
Desktop / Server |
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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 Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 is 2.5 GHz
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4.7 GHz |
A-Core Frequency Turbo |
None |
12 |
CPU Cores |
4 |
1.5 GHz |
B-Core Frequency |
None |
16 |
Threads |
4 |
3.4 GHz |
B-Core Frequency Turbo |
None |
None |
None |
2.5 GHz |
None |
None |
4x |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Core architecture |
normal |
No |
Overclocking |
No |
2.1 GHz |
A-Core Frequency |
None |
Yes |
Hyperthreading |
No |
8x Gracemont |
Cores B |
None |
4x Golden Cove |
Cores A |
None |
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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 Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 does not have integrated graphics.
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13 |
Generation |
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Q1/2022 |
Release date |
-- |
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Max. displays |
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96 |
Execution units |
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768 |
Shaders |
-- |
1.4 GHz |
GPU (Turbo) |
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0.4 GHz |
GPU frequency |
-- |
10 nm |
Technology |
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Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) |
GPU name |
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32.0 GB |
Max. GPU Memory |
0 bytes |
12.1 |
Direct X |
-- |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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AI specifications |
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AI hardware |
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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.
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Decode / Encode |
JPEG |
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Decode / Encode |
h264 |
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Decode |
AV1 |
-- |
Decode / Encode |
VP9 |
-- |
Decode / Encode |
h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
-- |
Decode / Encode |
AVC |
-- |
Decode / Encode |
h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
-- |
Decode |
VP8 |
-- |
Decode |
VC-1 |
-- |
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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.
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2 |
Memory channels |
2 |
64.0 GB |
Max. Memory |
16.0 GB |
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 |
Memory type |
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 |
Yes |
AES-NI |
No |
76.8 GB/s |
Bandwidth |
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No |
ECC |
No |
pci |
PCIe |
pci |
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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 95 W watts.
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28 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
95 W |
100 °C |
Tjunction max |
-- |
64 W |
TDP (PL2) |
None |
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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 Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
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Q1/2022 |
Release date |
Q3/2008 |
Alder Lake U |
Architecture |
Yorkfield (Penryn) |
Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Virtualization |
VT-x, VT-d |
Monolithic |
Chip design |
Monolithic |
18.0 MB |
L3-Cache |
0 bytes |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
ISA extensions |
SSE3, SSE4.1, MMX, SSE2 |
10 nm |
Technology |
45 nm |
BGA 1744 |
Socket |
LGA 775 |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
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Part Number |
-- |
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Release price |
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Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 |
Operating systems |
Windows 10, Linux |
9.0 MB |
L2-Cache |
4.0 MB |
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