EPYC 4244P vs i7-1255U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-1255U
2022
10 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
8.54
EPYC 4244P
2024
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
17.26
+102%

EPYC 4244P outperforms Core i7-1255U by a whopping 102% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-1255U and EPYC 4244P processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking885364
Place by popularity37not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data53.01
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Alder Lake-Mno data
Power efficiency53.8825.13
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-U (2022)Raphael (2023−2024)
Release date23 February 2022 (2 years ago)21 May 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$229

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-1255U and EPYC 4244P 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads1212
Base clock speed1.7 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz5.1 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)32 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm5 nm
Die sizeno data71 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data61 °C
Number of transistorsno data6,570 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-1255U and EPYC 4244P 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
SocketFCBGA1744AM5
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-1255U and EPYC 4244P. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i7-1255U and EPYC 4244P technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-1255U and EPYC 4244P are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-1255U and EPYC 4244P. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligibleAMD Radeon Graphics
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.25 GHzno data
Execution Units96no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-1255U and EPYC 4244P integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-1255U and EPYC 4244P integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-1255U and EPYC 4244P integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-1255U and EPYC 4244P.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes2028

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.

i7-1255U 8.54
EPYC 4244P 17.26
+102%

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.

i7-1255U 13562
EPYC 4244P 27415
+102%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.54 17.26
Recency 23 February 2022 21 May 2024
Physical cores 10 6
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 65 Watt

i7-1255U has 66.7% more physical cores, and 333.3% lower power consumption.

EPYC 4244P, on the other hand, has a 102.1% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 2 years.

The EPYC 4244P is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-1255U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-1255U is a notebook processor while EPYC 4244P is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-1255U and EPYC 4244P, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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