Intel Core i7-1265U
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Entry-level

The Intel Core i7-1265U 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 2 laptops from €1291, at an average price of €1431.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite - X1E-80-100 is 75% faster and its entry price is €54 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Intel Core i7-1265U a good processor?

The Intel Core i7-1265U 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 126 of 161 and delivers 20.9% 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 i7-1265U from?

Intel Core i7-1265U came out in 2022.

What is the AMD equivalent of Intel Core i7-1265U?

The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen AI 5 330.

What integrated graphics does the Intel Core i7-1265U have?

The Intel Core i7-1265U has Intel Iris Xe Graphics integrated graphics.

How much does a laptop with the Intel Core i7-1265U cost?

It is currently fitted in 2 laptops from €1291, at an average price of €1431.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite - X1E-80-100 is 75% faster and its entry price is €54 lower.

Specs

Model i7-1265U
Manufacturer Intel
Family Intel® Core™ i7
Socket BGA 1744
Motherboard chipset Intel SoC
Boost frequency 4,8 GHz
Cores 10
Number of processors supported 1
Threads 12
Frequency 1,8 GHz
Cache 12 MB
Operating modes 32-bit,64-bit
Configurable TDP-down 12 W
Cache type Smart Cache
Generation 12th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Base power 15 W
Maximum turbo power 55 W
Efficient-core boost frequency 3,6 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency 3,6 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency 4,8 GHz
Performance cores 2
Efficient cores 8

Performance summary

#126 of 161
Relative performance 20.9%
Laptops 2
Price from €1291
Average price €1431

Recommended alternatives

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

Our pick Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite - X1E-80-100 36.5% From €1238 Apple M5 10 Core 42.8% From €1399 Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite - X1E-78-100 36.2% From €1604 Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 34.2% From €1379 Intel Core Ultra 7 256V 31.2% From €1157

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