Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U
VS
Core i7-1270P

Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U vs Core i7-1270P

AMD

Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U

8 Cores16 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2022
VS
Intel

Core i7-1270P

12 Cores16 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.8 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

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1270P

#101
Core i5-1350P
MSRP: $320|Avg: $250
106%
#102
Core i3-1220P
MSRP: $250|Avg: $150
104%
#107
Core Ultra 5 228V
MSRP: $295|Avg: $295
104%
#111
Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180
102%
#116
Core i7-1270P
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#119
Ryzen 7 PRO 250
MSRP: $400|Avg: $380
98%
#120
Core i7-11850HE
MSRP: $400|Avg: $75
96%
#124
Core i5-1240P
MSRP: $309|Avg: $200
95%
#125
Core i7-13700H
MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i7-1270P leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.1% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightRyzen 7 PRO 5875UCore i7-1270P
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Cezanne U (Zen 3) (2021−2022) / 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Alder Lake-P (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightRyzen 7 PRO 5875UCore i7-1270P
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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 Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U and Core i7-1270P

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.

Intel

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.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i7-1270P offers 12 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-1270P has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U versus 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-1270P — a 6.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-1270P (base: 2 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U uses the Cezanne U (Zen 3) (2021−2022) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i7-1270P uses Alder Lake-P (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U scores 16,666 against the Core i7-1270P's 16,651 — a 0.1% 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 i7-1270P.

FeatureRyzen 7 PRO 5875UCore i7-1270P
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
12 / 16+50%
Boost Clock
4.5 GHz
4.8 GHz+7%
Base Clock
2 GHz
2.2 GHz+10%
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
16,651
Cinebench R23 Multi
9,652
Geekbench 6 Single
2,217
Geekbench 6 Multi
8,635
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-1270P uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 7 PRO 5875UCore i7-1270P
Socket
FP6
FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity
64 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
20
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-1270P). The Core i7-1270P includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics (96 EU)), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-1270P targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i7-1270P rivals Core i7-1260P.

FeatureRyzen 7 PRO 5875UCore i7-1270P
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Iris Xe Graphics (96 EU)
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use
Productivity