i7-1255U vs i5-11500T

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-11500T
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 35 Watt
8.31
Core i7-1255U
2022
10 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
8.53
+2.6%

Core i7-1255U outperforms Core i5-11500T by a minimal 3% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-11500T and Core i7-1255U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking915896
Place by popularitynot in top-10074
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Alder Lake-M
Power efficiency22.4653.78
Architecture codenameRocket Lake (2021)Alder Lake-U (2022)
Release date16 March 2021 (3 years ago)23 February 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i5-11500T 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads1212
Base clock speed1.5 GHz1.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-11500T 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 configuration11
SocketFCLGA1200Intel BGA 1744
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-11500T and Core i7-1255U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i5-11500T and Core i7-1255U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
SGX-no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-11500T and Core i7-1255U are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-11500T and Core i7-1255U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth50 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics 750Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs ( - 1250 MHz)
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-11500T and Core i7-1255U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-11500T and Core i7-1255U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort5120 x 3200 @60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-11500T and Core i7-1255U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-11500T and Core i7-1255U.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes2020

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.

i5-11500T 8.31
i7-1255U 8.53
+2.6%

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.

i5-11500T 13196
i7-1255U 13544
+2.6%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.31 8.53
Integrated graphics card 4.50 9.47
Recency 16 March 2021 23 February 2022
Physical cores 6 10
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 15 Watt

i7-1255U has a 2.6% higher aggregate performance score, 110.4% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 11 months, 66.7% more physical cores, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 133.3% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i5-11500T and Core i7-1255U.

Note that Core i5-11500T is a desktop processor while Core i7-1255U is a notebook one.


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