Intel Core i7-1260P
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Mid-range

The Intel Core i7-1260P is a mid-range processor. It is a mid-power chip (28 W): enough for real work without the weight or the noise of a gaming laptop. It came out in 2022.

It is currently fitted in 16 laptops from $635, at an average price of $1334.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H is 86% faster and its entry price is $6 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Intel Core i7-1260P a good processor?

The Intel Core i7-1260P is a mid-range processor. It is a mid-power chip (28 W): enough for real work without the weight or the noise of a gaming laptop. It ranks 151 of 272 and delivers 26.3% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What does the P mean in Intel processors?

The P marks Intel's mid line: 28 W, the usual balance in a work laptop.

What year is the Intel Core i7-1260P from?

Intel Core i7-1260P came out in 2022.

What is the AMD equivalent of Intel Core i7-1260P?

The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U.

What integrated graphics does the Intel Core i7-1260P have?

The Intel Core i7-1260P has Intel Iris Xe Graphics integrated graphics.

How much does a laptop with the Intel Core i7-1260P cost?

It is currently fitted in 16 laptops from $635, at an average price of $1334.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H is 86% faster and its entry price is $6 lower.

Specs

Model i7-1260P
Manufacturer Intel
Technology 12th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor i7-1260P
Family Intel® Core™ i7
Socket BGA 1744
Motherboard chipset Intel SoC
Boost frequency 4,7 GHz
Cores 12
Number of processors supported 1
Threads 16
Frequency 2,1 GHz
Cache 18 MB
Codename Alder Lake
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 28 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes 20
Configurable TDP-down 20 W
Tjunction 100 °C
Cache type Smart Cache

Performance summary

#151 of 272
Relative performance 26.3%
Laptops 16
Price from $635
Average price $1334

Recommended alternatives

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

Our pick Intel Core Ultra 7 255H 49.0% From $629 AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS 45.3% From $763 Intel Core i7-13700H 41.3% From $790 AMD Ryzen 7 250 39.9% From $678 AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 39.8% From $860

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