Core i7-1260P
VS
Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U

Core i7-1260P vs Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U

Intel

Core i7-1260P

12 Cores16 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2022
VS
AMD

Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U

8 Cores16 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2022

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1260P

#167
Core Ultra 7 258V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $400
110%
#169
Core i7-1280P
MSRP: $482|Avg: $482
108%
#173
Core Ultra 5 238V
MSRP: $454|Avg: $454
104%
#176
Core i9-13900HK
MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A
102%
#178
Core i7-1360P
MSRP: $480|Avg: $280
100%
#179
Core i7-1260P
MSRP: $432|Avg: $432
100%
#184
Core Ultra 7 266V
MSRP: $520|Avg: $520
97%
#185
Ryzen 7 5825C
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
95%
#187
Core Ultra 9 288V
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
88%
#188
Core i7-10870H
MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A
88%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i7-1260P leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.4% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCore i7-1260PRyzen 7 PRO 5875U
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($432)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Alder Lake-P (2022) / Intel 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Cezanne U (Zen 3) (2021−2022) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCore i7-1260PRyzen 7 PRO 5875U
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($432)
More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 i7-1260P and Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U

Intel

Core i7-1260P

The Core i7-1260P 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 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 18 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: 16,592 points. Launch price was $299.

AMD

Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne U (Zen 3) (2021−2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 16,666 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The Core i7-1260P packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-1260P has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-1260P versus 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U — a 4.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-1260P (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i7-1260P uses the Alder Lake-P (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U uses Cezanne U (Zen 3) (2021−2022) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-1260P scores 16,592 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U's 16,666 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i7-1260P vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U.

FeatureCore i7-1260PRyzen 7 PRO 5875U
Cores / Threads
12 / 16+50%
8 / 16
Boost Clock
4.7 GHz+4%
4.5 GHz
Base Clock
2.1 GHz+5%
2 GHz
L3 Cache
18 MB (total)+13%
16 MB (total)
L2 Cache
1.25 MB (per core)+150%
512K (per core)
Process
Intel 7 nm
7 nm
Architecture
Alder Lake-P (2022)
Cezanne U (Zen 3) (2021−2022)
PassMark
16,592
16,666
Geekbench 6 Single
2,424
Geekbench 6 Multi
9,532
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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-1260P uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U uses FP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore i7-1260PRyzen 7 PRO 5875U
Socket
FCBGA1744
FP6
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0+25%
PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity
64 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
20
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-1260P) / not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U). The Core i7-1260P includes integrated graphics (Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96EU), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-1260P targets High Performance Laptop.

FeatureCore i7-1260PRyzen 7 PRO 5875U
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96EU
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d
Target Use
High Performance Laptop