i7-1255U vs Athlon X4 880K

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Aggregate performance score

Athlon X4 880K
2015
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
2.30
Core i7-1255U
2022
10 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
8.53
+271%

Core i7-1255U outperforms Athlon X4 880K by a whopping 271% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Athlon X4 880K and Core i7-1255U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1812896
Place by popularitynot in top-10074
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Alder Lake-M
Power efficiency2.2953.78
Architecture codenameGodaveri (2014−2016)Alder Lake-U (2022)
Release dateDecember 2015 (9 years ago)23 February 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Athlon X4 880K 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads412
Base clock speed4 GHz1.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz4.7 GHz
L1 cache256K80K (per core)
L2 cache4 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cacheno data12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography28 nm10 nm
Die size245 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors2,411 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Athlon X4 880K 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 configuration11
SocketFM2+Intel BGA 1744
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Athlon X4 880K 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

Athlon X4 880K 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 Athlon X4 880K and Core i7-1255U are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Athlon X4 880K and Core i7-1255U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-2133DDR4, DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs ( - 1250 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Athlon X4 880K and Core i7-1255U.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes1620

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.

Athlon X4 880K 2.30
i7-1255U 8.53
+271%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Athlon X4 880K 3659
i7-1255U 13544
+270%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.30 8.53
Physical cores 4 10
Threads 4 12
Chip lithography 28 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 15 Watt

i7-1255U has a 270.9% higher aggregate performance score, 150% more physical cores and 200% more threads, a 180% more advanced lithography process, and 533.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-1255U is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon X4 880K in performance tests.

Note that Athlon X4 880K is a desktop processor while Core i7-1255U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Athlon X4 880K and Core i7-1255U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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