i7-1260P vs i9-10900T

Aggregate performance score

Core i9-10900T
2020
10 cores / 20 threads, 35 Watt
9.51
Core i7-1260P
2022
12 cores / 16 threads, 28 Watt
10.91
+14.7%

Core i7-1260P outperforms Core i9-10900T by a moderate 15% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-10900T and Core i7-1260P processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking814724
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Alder Lake-P
Power efficiency25.2436.19
Architecture codenameno dataAlder Lake-P (2022)
Release date1 April 2020 (4 years ago)23 February 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i9-10900T and Core i7-1260P 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)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads2016
Base clock speed1.9 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.6 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cacheno data80K (per core)
L2 cacheno data1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache20 MB Intel® Smart Cache18 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data217 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-10900T and Core i7-1260P 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
SocketFCLGA1200FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-10900T and Core i7-1260P. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i9-10900T and Core i7-1260P technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-10900T and Core i7-1260P are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-10900T and Core i7-1260P. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth45.8 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 630Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligible
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz1.4 GHz
Execution Unitsno data96
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-10900T and Core i7-1260P integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-10900T and Core i7-1260P integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160@30Hz4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hz4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-10900T and Core i7-1260P integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.1
OpenGL4.54.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-10900T and Core i7-1260P.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes1620

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.

i9-10900T 9.51
i7-1260P 10.91
+14.7%

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.

i9-10900T 14822
i7-1260P 17013
+14.8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.51 10.91
Recency 1 April 2020 23 February 2022
Physical cores 10 12
Threads 20 16
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 28 Watt

i9-10900T has 25% more threads.

i7-1260P, on the other hand, has a 14.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 20% more physical cores, and 25% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-1260P is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-10900T in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-10900T is a desktop processor while Core i7-1260P is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-10900T and Core i7-1260P, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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