Intel Core i7-1260U vs AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i7-1260U or Intel Core i7-1260U – 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 i7-1260U features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 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 i7-1260U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Intel Core i7 Family AMD Ryzen 5
12 Generation 4
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-1260U Name AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945
Intel Core i 1200P/1200U Group AMD Ryzen 5000U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-1260U has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.1 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 9 PRO 5945 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.7 GHz.
8x Gracemont Cores B None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4.7 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
None None 12x
2x Golden Cove Cores A None
12 Threads 24
0.8 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 3.0 GHz
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
3.5 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
1.1 GHz A-Core Frequency None
10 CPU Cores 12
None None 4.7 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-1260U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-1260U 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 9 PRO 5945 does not have integrated graphics.
13 Generation --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) GPU name
96 Execution units --
12.1 Direct X --
10 nm Technology --
Q1/2022 Release date --
768 Shaders --
0.95 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.25 GHz GPU frequency --
 
 

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 AVC --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode AV1 --
Decode VP8 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type LPDDR4-3200
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 9 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 65 W watts.
29 W TDP (PL2) None
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
9 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-1260U 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.
The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 64.0 MB cache.
BGA 1744 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
6.5 MB L2-Cache 6.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
10 nm Technology 7 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Q1/2022 Release date Q3/2022
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
12.0 MB L3-Cache 64.0 MB
-- Release price --
Alder Lake U Architecture Cezanne (Zen 3)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
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