Intel Core i7-1260U

The Intel Core i7-1260U, launched in Q1 2022, is designed for laptops with the Alder Lake U architecture. Featuring a total of 10 cores (2 performance and 8 efficiency cores) and 12 threads, this processor is tailored for efficient multitasking and performance. It operates at a base frequency of 1.1GHz for performance cores and 0.8GHz for efficiency cores, with a turbo boost up to 4.7GHz and 3.5GHz respectively. The processor is manufactured using a 10nm process and fits into a BGA 1744 socket, consuming a low 9W of power, peaking at 29W in turbo mode. It supports up to 64GB of memory, compatible with LPDDR5-5200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, and DDR4-3200, with a maximum bandwidth of 83.2GB/s. The integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 operates between 0.25GHz and 0.95GHz, offering robust graphics performance. The i7-1260U also includes 12MB of L3 cache and 6.5MB of L2 cache, ensuring smooth data access and multitasking. This processor supports PCIe 4 with 28 lanes, enhancing connectivity options for modern peripherals.

Intel Core i7-1260U

Intel Core i7-1260U

Intel Core i7-1260U

The Intel Core i7-1260U, launched in Q1 2022, is designed for laptops with the Alder Lake U architecture. Featuring a total of 10 cores (2 performance and 8 efficiency cores) and 12 threads, this processor is tailored for efficient multitasking and performance. It operates at a base frequency of 1.1GHz for performance cores and 0.8GHz for efficiency cores, with a turbo boost up to 4.7GHz and 3.5GHz respectively. The processor is manufactured using a 10nm process and fits into a BGA 1744 socket, consuming a low 9W of power, peaking at 29W in turbo mode. It supports up to 64GB of memory, compatible with LPDDR5-5200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, and DDR4-3200, with a maximum bandwidth of 83.2GB/s. The integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 operates between 0.25GHz and 0.95GHz, offering robust graphics performance. The i7-1260U also includes 12MB of L3 cache and 6.5MB of L2 cache, ensuring smooth data access and multitasking. This processor supports PCIe 4 with 28 lanes, enhancing connectivity options for modern peripherals.

General Parameters

Release DateQ1 2022
ManufacturerIntel
TypeLaptop
Instruction Setx86-64
Core ArchitectureAlder Lake U
PCI ExpressN/A
PCIE Version4
Integrated GraphicsYes

Test in benchmarks

Performance test of Intel Core i7-1260U in benchmarks

PassMark

Single Core-
Multi Core13309

Cinebench 2024

Cross-platform benchmark reference for high-performance processors

Single Core-
Multi Core-

Cinebench R23

Cross-platform benchmark reference for high-performance processors

Single Core1747
Multi Core6789

Cinebench R20

Cross-platform benchmark reference for high-performance processors

Single Core-
Multi Core-

Geekbench 6

The new version of this benchmark reference emulates common operations often used in real-world applications.

Single Core2117
Multi Core6299

Geekbench 5

The previous version of this benchmark reference emulates common operations often used in real-world applications.

Single Core1598
Multi Core6877

Others

Blender-
iGPU FP321458
Fabrication Process10 nm
SocketBGA 1744
Energy Consumption9 W
Max Temp100ºC

CPU Performance

Main Cores2
Main ThreadsN/A
Main Cores Base Freq.N/A
Main Cores Turbo Freq.4.7GHz
Total Cores10
Total Threads12
Bus FrequencyN/A
MultiplierN/A
L1 CacheN/A
L2 Cache6.5MB
L3 Cache12MB
Unlocked MultiplierNo

Memory Parameters

Memory TypesLPDDR5-5200,;LPDDR4X-4266,;DDR5-4800,;DDR4-3200
Max Memory64GB
Max. Memory Channels2
Max BandwidthN/A
ECC Memory SupportN/A

GPU Parameters

Integrated GraphicsYes
GPU Base Frequency0.25GHz
Dynamic Max GPU Frequency0.95GHz
Shaders768
Texture UnitsN/A
ROP UnitsN/A
Execution Units96
Energy ConsumptionN/A

Miscellaneous

PCIE Version4
PCIE LinesN/A

Ranking

Cinebench R23 Multi Core

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Intel Core i9 8950HK

6C 12T @ 0 Mhz

6951
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Intel Core i7 9850H

6C 12T @ 0 Mhz

6951
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AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT

6C 12T @ null Mhz

6907
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Intel Core i7 9750H

6C 12T @ 0 Mhz

6857
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Intel Core i7 1260U

10C 12T @ null Mhz

6789
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AMD Ryzen 3 3300X

4C 8T @ 0 Mhz

6787
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Intel Core i5 10500H

6C 12T @ 0 Mhz

6772
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Intel Core i5 10400T

6C 12T @ 0 Mhz

6739
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Intel Core i5 8600K

6C 6T @ 0 Mhz

6718