Core i7-1255U vs Core i7-9700F
Core i7-1255U
Core i7-9700F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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 i7-1255U
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-9700F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-1255U | Core i7-9700F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-U (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-1255U | Core i7-9700F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
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 i7-1255U and Core i7-9700F
Core i7-1255U
The Core i7-1255U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-U (2022) architecture. It features 10 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 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): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 13,128 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i7-9700F
The Core i7-9700F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 13,165 points. Launch price was $323.
Processing Power
The Core i7-1255U packs 10 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i7-9700F offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Core i7-1255U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-1255U versus 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-9700F — identical boost frequencies (base: 1.7 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i7-1255U uses the Alder Lake-U (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i7-9700F uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-1255U scores 13,128 against the Core i7-9700F's 13,165 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i7-9700F. Both processors carry 12 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core i7-1255U | Core i7-9700F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 12+25% | 8 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz | 3 GHz+76% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+400% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-U (2022) | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 13,128 | 13,165 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,809 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-1255U uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i7-9700F uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-1255U | Core i7-9700F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| 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, EPT (Core i7-1255U) / not specified (Core i7-9700F). The Core i7-1255U includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 96EU), while the Core i7-9700F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-1255U targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i7-1255U rivals Ryzen 7 6800U.
| Feature | Core i7-1255U | Core i7-9700F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Mainstream Laptop | — |
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