Intel Core i7-1265U vs Intel Core i7-12800H

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Intel Core i7-1265U or Intel Core i7-1265U – 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 i7-1265U 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 i7-1265U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The Intel Core i7-12800H features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core i7-12800H, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
12 Generation 12
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
Intel Core i 1200P/1200U Group Intel Core i 12000H
Intel Core i7-1265U Name Intel Core i7-12800H
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-1265U has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.8 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 i7-12800H has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.4 GHz.
4.8 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo 4.8 GHz
10 CPU Cores 14
1.3 GHz B-Core Frequency 1.8 GHz
12 Threads 20
3.6 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo 3.7 GHz
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
No Overclocking No
1.8 GHz A-Core Frequency 2.4 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8x Gracemont Cores B 8x Gracemont
2x Golden Cove Cores A 6x Golden Cove
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-1265U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-1265U 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 i7-12800H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-12800H uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake), which has 768 texture shaders
13 Generation 13
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
-- Max. displays --
96 Execution units 96
768 Shaders 768
1.25 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.4 GHz
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
10 nm Technology 10 nm
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) GPU name Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake)
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
12.1 Direct X 12.1
 
 

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
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode VP8 Decode
Decode VC-1 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.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200
Yes AES-NI Yes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W watts.
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
55 W TDP (PL2) 115 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-1265U 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 Intel Core i7-12800H is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 24.0 MB cache.
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
Alder Lake U Architecture Alder Lake H
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
12.0 MB L3-Cache 24.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
10 nm Technology 10 nm
BGA 1744 Socket BGA 1744
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
-- Release price 457 $
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
6.5 MB L2-Cache 11.5 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-12800H
14C 20T @ 2.4 GHz
24605
24605
Intel Core i7-1265U
10C 12T @ 1.8 GHz
12531
12531

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-12800H
14C 20T @ 2.4 GHz
12465
12465
Intel Core i7-1265U
10C 12T @ 1.8 GHz
5122
5122

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-12800H
14C 20T @ 2.4 GHz
12167
12167
Intel Core i7-1265U
10C 12T @ 1.8 GHz
4637
4637

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-12800H
14C 20T @ 2.4 GHz
2235
2235
Intel Core i7-1265U
10C 12T @ 1.8 GHz
2154
2154

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-12800H
14C 20T @ 2.4 GHz
1784
1784
Intel Core i7-1265U
10C 12T @ 1.8 GHz
1615
1615