Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U vs Core i7-1260P
Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U
Core i7-1260P
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
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1260P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U | Core i7-1260P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($432) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cezanne U (Zen 3) (2021−2022) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-P (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U | Core i7-1260P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($432) |
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 Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U and Core i7-1260P
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.
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.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i7-1260P offers 12 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-1260P has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U versus 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-1260P — a 4.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-1260P (base: 2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U uses the Cezanne U (Zen 3) (2021−2022) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i7-1260P uses Alder Lake-P (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U scores 16,666 against the Core i7-1260P's 16,592 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U vs 18 MB (total) on the Core i7-1260P.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U | Core i7-1260P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 12 / 16+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.7 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.1 GHz+5% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 18 MB (total)+13% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% |
| Process | 7 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Cezanne U (Zen 3) (2021−2022) | Alder Lake-P (2022) |
| PassMark | 16,666 | 16,592 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,424 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 9,532 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-1260P uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U | Core i7-1260P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP6 | FCBGA1744 |
| 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: not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-1260P). 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.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U | Core i7-1260P |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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