i7-1255U vs i9-10880H

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-10880H
2020
8 cores / 16 threads, 45 Watt
9.22
+8.1%
Core i7-1255U
2022
10 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
8.53

Core i9-10880H outperforms Core i7-1255U by a small 8% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-10880H and Core i7-1255U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking834895
Place by popularitynot in top-10074
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Comet LakeIntel Alder Lake-M
Power efficiency19.3953.82
Architecture codenameComet Lake-H (2020)Alder Lake-U (2022)
Release date2 April 2020 (4 years ago)23 February 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i9-10880H 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads1612
Base clock speed2.3 GHz1.7 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz4.7 GHz
L1 cache512 KB80K (per core)
L2 cache2 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-10880H 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
SocketFCBGA1440Intel BGA 1744
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-10880H and Core i7-1255U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX-+

Security technologies

Core i9-10880H 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 Core i9-10880H 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 Core i9-10880H and Core i7-1255U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4, DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics 630 (350 - 1200 MHz)Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs ( - 1250 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-10880H and Core i7-1255U.

PCIe versionno data4.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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.

i9-10880H 9.22
+8.1%
i7-1255U 8.53

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.

i9-10880H 14642
+8.1%
i7-1255U 13545

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

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

i9-10880H 1791
+29%
i7-1255U 1389

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.

i9-10880H 213
i7-1255U 238
+11.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.22 8.53
Integrated graphics card 3.09 9.47
Recency 2 April 2020 23 February 2022
Physical cores 8 10
Threads 16 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 15 Watt

i9-10880H has a 8.1% higher aggregate performance score, and 33.3% more threads.

i7-1255U, on the other hand, has 206.5% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 1 year, 25% more physical cores, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 200% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i9-10880H and Core i7-1255U.


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