Intel Core i7-1260P vs Intel Core i7-1165G7

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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 i7-1165G7 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2020 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-1165G7, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1526 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-1260P Name Intel Core i7-1165G7
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
12 Generation 11
Intel Core i 1200P/1200U Group Intel Core i 1100G/11000U
 
 

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 i7-1165G7 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-1165G7 is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.7 GHz.
None None 4.7 GHz
4.7 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
1.5 GHz B-Core Frequency None
2.1 GHz A-Core Frequency None
8x Gracemont Cores B None
4x Golden Cove Cores A None
No Overclocking No
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 2.8 GHz
3.4 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
16 Threads 8
None None 4.1 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
12 CPU Cores 4
None None 4x
 
 

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 i7-1165G7 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-1165G7 uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Tiger Lake G7), which has 768 texture shaders
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
Q1/2022 Release date Q3/2020
12.1 Direct X 12
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) GPU name Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Tiger Lake G7)
10 nm Technology 10 nm
-- Max. displays --
768 Shaders 768
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
96 Execution units 96
13 Generation 12
1.4 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.3 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.
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.
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 51.2 GB/s
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

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 15 W watts.
None TDP up 28 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
64 W TDP (PL2) None
28 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
None TDP down 12 W
 
 

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 i7-1165G7 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Q1/2022 Release date Q3/2020
-- Part Number --
9.0 MB L2-Cache 5.0 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, AVX-512
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Alder Lake U Architecture Tiger Lake U
10 nm Technology 10 nm
BGA 1744 Socket BGA 1526
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price 426 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
18.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-1260P
12C 16T @ 2.1 GHz
17345
17345
Intel Core i7-1165G7
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
10425
10425

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-1260P
12C 16T @ 2.1 GHz
11420
11420
Intel Core i7-1165G7
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
5750
5750

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-1260P
12C 16T @ 2.1 GHz
9088
9088
Intel Core i7-1165G7
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
5874
5874

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-1260P
12C 16T @ 2.1 GHz
7655
7655
Intel Core i7-1165G7
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
5432
5432

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i7-1260P
12C 16T @ 2.1 GHz
4533
4533
Intel Core i7-1165G7
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
4521
4521

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-1260P
12C 16T @ 2.1 GHz
4017
4017
Intel Core i7-1165G7
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
2234
2234

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-1260P
12C 16T @ 2.1 GHz
2151
2151
Intel Core i7-1165G7
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
1809
1809

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-1260P
12C 16T @ 2.1 GHz
1773
1773
Intel Core i7-1165G7
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
1504
1504

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-1260P
12C 16T @ 2.1 GHz
1607
1607
Intel Core i7-1165G7
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
1488
1488

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-1260P
12C 16T @ 2.1 GHz
612
612
Intel Core i7-1165G7
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
561
561