Intel Core i7-1260P vs Intel Core i7-12650H

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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 i7-12650H features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core i7-12650H, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
Intel Core i 1200P/1200U Group Intel Core i 12000H
Mobile Segment Mobile
12 Generation 12
Intel Core i7-1260P Name Intel Core i7-12650H
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

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 i7-12650H has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.3 GHz.
No Overclocking No
3.4 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo 3.5 GHz
2.1 GHz A-Core Frequency 2.3 GHz
4x Golden Cove Cores A 6x Golden Cove
8x Gracemont Cores B 4x Gracemont
12 CPU Cores 10
16 Threads 16
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
4.7 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo 4.7 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
1.5 GHz B-Core Frequency 1.7 GHz
 
 

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 i7-12650H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-12650H uses the Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (64 EU), which has 512 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (64 EU)
-- Max. displays --
1.4 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.4 GHz
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
13 Generation 12
12.1 Direct X 12
Q1/2022 Release date Q2/2020
768 Shaders 512
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
96 Execution units 48
10 nm Technology 10 nm
 
 

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

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.
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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 45 W watts.
64 W TDP (PL2) 115 W
28 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

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 i7-12650H is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 24.0 MB cache.
9.0 MB L2-Cache 9.5 MB
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
18.0 MB L3-Cache 24.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price 457 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
-- Part Number --
BGA 1744 Socket BGA 1744
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
Alder Lake U Architecture Alder Lake H
10 nm Technology 10 nm