Intel Core i7-1255U
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Entry-level

The Intel Core i7-1255U is an entry-level processor. It is a low-power chip (15 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It came out in 2022.

It is currently fitted in 15 laptops from $574, at an average price of $1105.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U is 19% faster and its entry price is $74 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Intel Core i7-1255U a good processor?

The Intel Core i7-1255U is an entry-level processor. It is a low-power chip (15 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It ranks 186 of 273 and delivers 20.7% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What does the U mean in Intel processors?

The U marks Intel's low-power line: 15 W, for thin, quiet laptops with longer battery life.

What year is the Intel Core i7-1255U from?

Intel Core i7-1255U came out in 2022.

What is the AMD equivalent of Intel Core i7-1255U?

The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen AI 5 330.

What integrated graphics does the Intel Core i7-1255U have?

The Intel Core i7-1255U has Intel Iris Xe Graphics integrated graphics.

How much does a laptop with the Intel Core i7-1255U cost?

It is currently fitted in 15 laptops from $574, at an average price of $1105.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U is 19% faster and its entry price is $74 lower.

Specs

Model i7-1255U
Manufacturer Intel
Family Intel® Core™ i7
Socket BGA 1744
Motherboard chipset Intel SoC
Boost frequency 4,7 GHz
Cores 10
Number of processors supported 1
Threads 12
Frequency 1,7 GHz
Cache 12 MB
Codename Alder Lake
Configurable TDP-down 12 W
Tjunction 100 °C
Cache type Smart Cache

Performance summary

#186 of 273
Relative performance 20.7%
Laptops 15
Price from $574
Average price $1105

Recommended alternatives

More powerful, also low-power, with a similar starting price

Our pick AMD Ryzen 7 5700U 24.6% From $500 Intel Core Ultra 7 256V 31.2% From $699 Intel Core Ultra 5 226V 28.5% From $587 Intel Core Ultra 5 225U 28.2% From $699 AMD Ryzen 7 7730U 27.3% From $770

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