i7-1255U vs A12-9700P

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Aggregate performance score

A12-9700P
2016
4 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.53
Core i7-1255U
2022
10 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
8.53
+458%

Core i7-1255U outperforms A12-9700P by a whopping 458% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A12-9700P and Core i7-1255U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2138896
Place by popularitynot in top-10074
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesAMD Bristol RidgeIntel Alder Lake-M
Power efficiency9.6553.78
Architecture codenameBristol Ridge (2016−2019)Alder Lake-U (2022)
Release date1 June 2016 (8 years ago)23 February 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

A12-9700P and Core i7-1255U basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads412
Base clock speed2.5 GHz1.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz4.7 GHz
L1 cacheno data80K (per core)
L2 cache2048 KB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cacheno data12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography28 nm10 nm
Die size250 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature90 °C100 °C
Number of transistors3100 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on A12-9700P and Core i7-1255U compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configurationno data1
SocketFP4Intel BGA 1744
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A12-9700P and Core i7-1255U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMAFMA4+
AVX-+
FRTC+-
FreeSync+-
DualGraphics+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+

Security technologies

A12-9700P and Core i7-1255U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A12-9700P and Core i7-1255U are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A12-9700P and Core i7-1255U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR4, DDR5
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon R7 GraphicsIntel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs ( - 1250 MHz)
iGPU core count6no data
Enduro+-
Switchable graphics+-
UVD+-
VCE+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A12-9700P and Core i7-1255U integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A12-9700P and Core i7-1255U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 12no data
Vulkan+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A12-9700P and Core i7-1255U.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes820

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

A12-9700P 1.53
i7-1255U 8.53
+458%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

A12-9700P 2432
i7-1255U 13544
+457%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

A12-9700P 226
i7-1255U 1389
+516%

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

A12-9700P 79
i7-1255U 238
+201%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.53 8.53
Recency 1 June 2016 23 February 2022
Physical cores 4 10
Threads 4 12
Chip lithography 28 nm 10 nm

i7-1255U has a 457.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, 150% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and a 180% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i7-1255U is our recommended choice as it beats the A12-9700P in performance tests.


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