Intel Core i7-1265UL vs Intel Core i7-8565U

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Intel Core i7-1265UL or Intel Core i7-1265UL – 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 i7-1265UL features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-1265UL, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The Intel Core i7-8565U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-8565U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-1265UL Name Intel Core i7-8565U
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
12 Generation 8
Intel Core i 1200P/1200U Group Intel Core i 8000U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-1265UL has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.6 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 i7-8565U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-8565U is 1.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
None None 4.6 GHz
4.8 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
1.3 GHz B-Core Frequency None
2.6 GHz A-Core Frequency None
8x Gracemont Cores B None
2x Golden Cove Cores A None
No Overclocking No
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 1.8 GHz
3.6 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
12 Threads 8
None None 2.4 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
10 CPU Cores 4
None None 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-1265UL has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-1265UL 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 i7-8565U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-8565U uses the Intel UHD Graphics 620, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
Q1/2022 Release date Q3/2016
12.1 Direct X 12
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 620
10 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
768 Shaders 192
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
96 Execution units 24
13 Generation 9.5
1.25 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 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 / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 No
 
 

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 38.4 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 38.4 GB/s
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-2400
 
 

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

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-1265UL 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 i7-8565U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q3/2022 Release date Q3/2018
-- Part Number --
6.5 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
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 Whiskey Lake U
10 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1744 Socket BGA 1356
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price 385 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
12.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-1265UL
10C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
6745
6745
Intel Core i7-8565U
4C 8T @ 1.8 GHz
3279
3279

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-1265UL
10C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
6214
6214
Intel Core i7-8565U
4C 8T @ 1.8 GHz
3660
3660

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-1265UL
10C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
2154
2154
Intel Core i7-8565U
4C 8T @ 1.8 GHz
1376
1376

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-1265UL
10C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1615
1615
Intel Core i7-8565U
4C 8T @ 1.8 GHz
1092
1092