Core i7-1270P vs Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U
Core i7-1270P
Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U
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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1270P
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-1270P | Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-P (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-1270P | Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 i7-1270P and Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U
Core i7-1270P
The Core i7-1270P 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 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 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: 16,651 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U
The Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 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. Passmark benchmark score: 16,830 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i7-1270P packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-1270P has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-1270P versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-1270P (base: 2.2 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Core i7-1270P uses the Alder Lake-P (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U uses Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-1270P scores 16,651 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U's 16,830 — a 1.1% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 9,652 vs 11,203 (14.9% advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,217 vs 1,478, a 40% lead for the Core i7-1270P that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i7-1270P vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U.
| Feature | Core i7-1270P | Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 16+50% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+9% | 4.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz+16% | 1.9 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 PRO (Zen 3) (2021) |
| PassMark | 16,651 | 16,830+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 9,652 | 11,203+16% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,217+50% | 1,478 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 8,635 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-1270P uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U uses FP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 on the Core i7-1270P versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U — the Core i7-1270P supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i7-1270P supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-1270P) vs 8 (Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U) — the Core i7-1270P offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Core i7-1270P) and Socket FP6 (Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U).
| Feature | Core i7-1270P | Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | FP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200+25% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20+150% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-1270P) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U). Both include integrated graphics — Iris Xe Graphics (96 EU) (Core i7-1270P) and Radeon Vega 8 (Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-1270P targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i7-1270P rivals Core i7-1260P.
| Feature | Core i7-1270P | Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Iris Xe Graphics (96 EU) | Radeon Vega 8 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Productivity | — |
Top Performing CPUs
The most powerful cpus ranked by PassMark CPU Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar CPU comparisons based on Core i7-1270P and Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U
