Intel Core i5-1240P vs Intel Core i5-1250P

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Intel Core i5-1240P or Intel Core i5-1240P – 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 i5-1240P 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 i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-1240P, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The Intel Core i5-1250P features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core i5-1250P, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-1240P Name Intel Core i5-1250P
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
12 Generation 12
Intel Core i 1200P/1200U Group Intel Core i 1200P/1200U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-1240P has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.7 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 i5-1250P has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
4.4 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo 4.4 GHz
1.2 GHz B-Core Frequency 1.2 GHz
1.7 GHz A-Core Frequency 1.7 GHz
8x Gracemont Cores B 8x Gracemont
4x Golden Cove Cores A 4x Golden Cove
No Overclocking No
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo 3.3 GHz
16 Threads 16
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
12 CPU Cores 12
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-1240P has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-1240P uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake), which has 640 texture shaders
and 80 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-1250P has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-1250P uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake), which has 640 texture shaders
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
12.1 Direct X 12.1
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) GPU name Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake)
10 nm Technology 10 nm
-- Max. displays --
640 Shaders 640
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
80 Execution units 80
13 Generation 13
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.4 GHz
 
 

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

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

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-1240P 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 i5-1250P is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
-- Part Number --
9.0 MB L2-Cache 9.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Alder Lake U Architecture Alder Lake U
10 nm Technology 10 nm
BGA 1744 Socket BGA 1744
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
12.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i5-1250P
12C 16T @ 1.7 GHz
19493
19493
Intel Core i5-1240P
12C 16T @ 1.7 GHz
17451
17451

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-1250P
12C 16T @ 1.7 GHz
11280
11280
Intel Core i5-1240P
12C 16T @ 1.7 GHz
11268
11268

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-1250P
12C 16T @ 1.7 GHz
9136
9136
Intel Core i5-1240P
12C 16T @ 1.7 GHz
8550
8550

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-1250P
12C 16T @ 1.7 GHz
8420
8420
Intel Core i5-1240P
12C 16T @ 1.7 GHz
7577
7577

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i5-1250P
12C 16T @ 1.7 GHz
4529
4529
Intel Core i5-1240P
12C 16T @ 1.7 GHz
4524
4524

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-1250P
12C 16T @ 1.7 GHz
2102
2102
Intel Core i5-1240P
12C 16T @ 1.7 GHz
2102
2102

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-1250P
12C 16T @ 1.7 GHz
1688
1688
Intel Core i5-1240P
12C 16T @ 1.7 GHz
1688
1688

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-1240P
12C 16T @ 1.7 GHz
1564
1564
Intel Core i5-1250P
12C 16T @ 1.7 GHz
1564
1564