i7-1255U vs i9-7940X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-7940X
2017
14 cores / 28 threads, 165 Watt
16.34
+91.6%
Core i7-1255U
2022
10 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
8.53

Core i9-7940X outperforms Core i7-1255U by an impressive 92% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-7940X and Core i7-1255U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking408896
Place by popularitynot in top-10074
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.30no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i9Intel Alder Lake-M
Power efficiency9.3753.78
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Alder Lake-U (2022)
Release date1 September 2017 (7 years ago)23 February 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,399no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-7940X 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 cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads2812
Base clock speed3.1 GHz1.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache19.25 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Die size484 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature102 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-7940X 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA2066Intel BGA 1744
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-7940X 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++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data

Security technologies

Core i9-7940X and Core i7-1255U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-7940X and Core i7-1255U are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-7940X and Core i7-1255U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs ( - 1250 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-7940X and Core i7-1255U.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes4420

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.

i9-7940X 16.34
+91.6%
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.

i9-7940X 25963
+91.7%
i7-1255U 13544

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 16.34 8.53
Recency 1 September 2017 23 February 2022
Physical cores 14 10
Threads 28 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 15 Watt

i9-7940X has a 91.6% higher aggregate performance score, and 40% more physical cores and 133.3% more threads.

i7-1255U, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 4 years, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 1000% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-7940X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-1255U in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-7940X is a desktop processor while Core i7-1255U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-7940X and Core i7-1255U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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