i7-8665UE vs i7-1255U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-1255U
2022
10 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
8.47
+162%
Core i7-8665UE
2018
4 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
3.23

Core i7-1255U outperforms Core i7-8665UE by a whopping 162% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-1255U and Core i7-8665UE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking9031617
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Alder Lake-Mno data
Power efficiency53.8520.53
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-U (2022)Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019)
Release date23 February 2022 (2 years ago)1 October 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$409

Detailed specifications

Core i7-1255U and Core i7-8665UE 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads128
Base clock speed1.7 GHz1.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz4.4 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm14 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-1255U and Core i7-8665UE 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
SocketIntel BGA 1744Intel BGA 1528
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-1255U and Core i7-8665UE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
TSX++

Security technologies

Core i7-1255U and Core i7-8665UE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-1255U and Core i7-8665UE are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-1255U and Core i7-8665UE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR3, DDR4

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs ( - 1250 MHz)Intel UHD Graphics 620

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-1255U and Core i7-8665UE.

PCIe version4.03.0
PCI Express lanes2016

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.

i7-1255U 8.47
+162%
i7-8665UE 3.23

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.

i7-1255U 13558
+162%
i7-8665UE 5170

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.47 3.23
Integrated graphics card 9.24 2.68
Recency 23 February 2022 1 October 2018
Physical cores 10 4
Threads 12 8
Chip lithography 10 nm 14 nm

i7-1255U has a 162.2% higher aggregate performance score, 244.8% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 3 years, 150% more physical cores and 50% more threads, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i7-1255U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-8665UE in performance tests.


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