Ryzen Threadripper 7970X vs i7-1255U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-1255U
2022
10 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
8.53
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
2023
32 cores / 64 threads, 350 Watt
62.18
+629%

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X outperforms Core i7-1255U by a whopping 629% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-1255U and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking89514
Place by popularity74not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data21.88
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Alder Lake-Mno data
Power efficiency53.8216.81
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-U (2022)Storm Peak (2023)
Release date23 February 2022 (2 years ago)19 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$2,499

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-1255U and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 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)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads1264
Base clock speed1.7 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz5.3 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)128 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm5 nm
Die sizeno data4x 71 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data26,280 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-1255U and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 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
SocketFCBGA1744sTR5
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-1255U and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i7-1255U and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-1255U and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-1255U and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligibleN/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.25 GHzno data
Execution Units96no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-1255U and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-1255U and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-1255U and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-1255U and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes2048

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 8.53
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 62.18
+629%

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 13545
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 98775
+629%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.53 62.18
Recency 23 February 2022 19 October 2023
Physical cores 10 32
Threads 12 64
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 350 Watt

i7-1255U has 2233.3% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X, on the other hand, has a 629% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and 220% more physical cores and 433.3% more threads.

The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-1255U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-1255U is a notebook processor while Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-1255U and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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