i7-1255U vs Ryzen 5 5600X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 5 5600X
2020
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
13.78
+61.5%
Core i7-1255U
2022
10 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
8.53

Ryzen 5 5600X outperforms Core i7-1255U by an impressive 62% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 5 5600X and Core i7-1255U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking539895
Place by popularity1674
Cost-effectiveness evaluation26.67no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen 5Intel Alder Lake-M
Power efficiency20.0653.82
Architecture codenameVermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)Alder Lake-U (2022)
Release date8 October 2020 (4 years ago)23 February 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$299no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 5 5600X 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 speed3.7 GHz1.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.6 GHz4.7 GHz
Multiplier37no data
L1 cache384 KB80K (per core)
L2 cache3 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache32 MB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm10 nm
Die size2x 80.7 + 125 (I/O) mm2no data
Maximum core temperature95 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 5 5600X 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
SocketAM4Intel BGA 1744
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 5 5600X and Core i7-1255U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsMMX (+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHAno data
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen 5 5600X 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 Ryzen 5 5600X 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 Ryzen 5 5600X and Core i7-1255U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth51.196 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs ( - 1250 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 5 5600X and Core i7-1255U.

PCIe version4.04.0
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.

Ryzen 5 5600X 13.78
+61.5%
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.

Ryzen 5 5600X 21888
+61.6%
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.

Ryzen 5 5600X 1968
+41.7%
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.

Ryzen 5 5600X 254
+6.7%
i7-1255U 238

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Ryzen 5 5600X 8980
+12.5%
i7-1255U 7982

Blender(-)

Ryzen 5 5600X 260
i7-1255U 396
+52%

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

Ryzen 5 5600X 1657
i7-1255U 1661
+0.2%

7-Zip Single

Ryzen 5 5600X 6594
+25.7%
i7-1255U 5248

7-Zip

Ryzen 5 5600X 56607
+54.3%
i7-1255U 36691

WebXPRT 3

Ryzen 5 5600X 286
+4%
i7-1255U 275

CrossMark Overall

Ryzen 5 5600X 1489
+1.7%
i7-1255U 1465

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.78 8.53
Recency 8 October 2020 23 February 2022
Physical cores 6 10
Chip lithography 7 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 15 Watt

Ryzen 5 5600X has a 61.5% higher aggregate performance score, and a 42.9% more advanced lithography process.

i7-1255U, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, 66.7% more physical cores, and 333.3% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 5 5600X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-1255U in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 5 5600X is a desktop processor while Core i7-1255U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 5 5600X and Core i7-1255U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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