Core i5-1250P vs Core Ultra 7 266V
Core i5-1250P
Core Ultra 7 266V
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1250P
Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 7 266V
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-1250P | Core Ultra 7 266V |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($520) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-P (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Lunar Lake (2024) / 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-1250P | Core Ultra 7 266V |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($520) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-1250P and Core Ultra 7 266V
Core i5-1250P
The Core i5-1250P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-P (2022) architecture. It features 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 19,167 points. Launch price was $299.
Core Ultra 7 266V
The Core Ultra 7 266V is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 September 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 2.5 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2833. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 19,274 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i5-1250P packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 7 266V offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Core i5-1250P has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-1250P versus 5 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 266V — a 12.8% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 7 266V (base: 1.7 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core i5-1250P uses the Alder Lake-P (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core Ultra 7 266V uses Lunar Lake (2024) (3 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1250P scores 19,167 against the Core Ultra 7 266V's 19,274 — a 0.6% lead for the Core Ultra 7 266V. Both processors carry 12 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core i5-1250P | Core Ultra 7 266V |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 16+50% | 8 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 5 GHz+14% |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz | 2.2 GHz+29% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 2.5 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 3 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-P (2022) | Lunar Lake (2024) |
| PassMark | 19,167 | 19,274 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 9,250 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,785 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 8,420 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-1250P uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core Ultra 7 266V uses FCBGA2833 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-1250P | Core Ultra 7 266V |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | FCBGA2833 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-1250P) / not specified (Core Ultra 7 266V). The Core i5-1250P includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU)), while the Core Ultra 7 266V requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Core i5-1250P | Core Ultra 7 266V |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
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