i7-1255U vs Apple M4 Pro (12 cores)

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Aggregate performance score

Apple M4 Pro (12 cores)
2024
12 cores / 12 threads, 32 Watt
27.69
+227%
Core i7-1255U
2022
10 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
8.46

Apple M4 Pro (12 cores) outperforms Core i7-1255U by a whopping 227% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing M4 Pro (12 cores) and Core i7-1255U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking170897
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesApple M4Intel Alder Lake-M
Power efficiency82.5253.78
Architecture codenameno dataAlder Lake-U (2022)
Release date30 October 2024 (less than a year ago)23 February 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

M4 Pro (12 cores) and Core i7-1255U basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores12 (Dodeca-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads1212
Base clock speed2.592 GHz1.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.51 GHz4.7 GHz
L1 cacheno data80K (per core)
L2 cache4 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cacheno data12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography3 nm10 nm
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data+

Compatibility

Information on M4 Pro (12 cores) and Core i7-1255U compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configurationno data1
Socketno dataIntel BGA 1744
Power consumption (TDP)32 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by M4 Pro (12 cores) and Core i7-1255U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
FMA-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+

Security technologies

M4 Pro (12 cores) and Core i7-1255U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by M4 Pro (12 cores) and Core i7-1255U are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by M4 Pro (12 cores) and Core i7-1255U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR4, DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Apple M4 16-core GPUIntel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs ( - 1250 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by M4 Pro (12 cores) and Core i7-1255U.

PCIe versionno data4.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Apple M4 Pro (12 cores) 27.69
+227%
i7-1255U 8.46

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Apple M4 Pro (12 cores) 19529
+145%
i7-1255U 7982

CrossMark Overall

Apple M4 Pro (12 cores) 2123
+45%
i7-1255U 1465

WebXPRT 4 Overall

Apple M4 Pro (12 cores) 338
+45.1%
i7-1255U 233

Geekbench 6.3 Multi-Core

Apple M4 Pro (12 cores) 20422
+158%
i7-1255U 7914

Geekbench 6.3 Single-Core

Apple M4 Pro (12 cores) 3841
+66%
i7-1255U 2313

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 27.69 8.46
Recency 30 October 2024 23 February 2022
Physical cores 12 10
Chip lithography 3 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 32 Watt 15 Watt

Apple M4 Pro (12 cores) has a 227.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 20% more physical cores, and a 233.3% more advanced lithography process.

i7-1255U, on the other hand, has 113.3% lower power consumption.

The M4 Pro (12 cores) is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-1255U in performance tests.

Note that Apple M4 Pro (12 cores) is a desktop processor while Core i7-1255U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Apple M4 Pro (12 cores) and Core i7-1255U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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