Intel Core 7 240H vs Intel Core i7-1255U
59.7Single-core52.8
47.3Multi-core32.6
40.5Efficiencyspec-based75.3
—iGPU55.7
58.6Platformspec-based47.7
13 spec wins — Intel Core 7 240H2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-1255U
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core 7 240H wins this laptop processor face-off, 51.5 to 48.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+15) and single-core (+7). Intel Core i7-1255U still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core 7 240H
- Stronger single-core score: 60 vs 53
- Stronger multi-core score: 47 vs 33
- 200% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 2
- 109% higher Max TDP: 115 W vs 55 W
- 109% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 14,187 vs 6,800
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-1255U
- 100% higher Efficiency cores: 8 vs 4
- 67% lower Base TDP: 15 W vs 45 W
General
| Spec | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core i7-1255U |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2022 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 45 W | 15 W+67% |
| Max TDP | 115 W+109% | 55 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core i7-1255U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 10 |
| Performance cores | 6+200% | 2 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Threads | 16+33% | 12 |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz+47% | 1.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz+11% | 4.7 GHz |
| L3 cache | 24 MB+100% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core i7-1255U |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Graphics (64 EU) | Intel Iris Xe (96 EU) |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | 1,250 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core i7-1255U |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-6400 / LPDDR5/X-6400 / DDR4-3200 / LPDDR4X-4267 | LPDDR5-5200 / DDR5-4800 / LPDDR4X-4267 |
| Max memory | 96 GB+50% | 64 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core i7-1255U |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,481+16%Bottom 47% | 2,130Bottom 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,778+78%Top 48% | 6,600Bottom 16% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,746+9%Top 49% | 1,600Bottom 35% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,187+109%Top 42% | 6,800Bottom 19% |
| PassMark | 23,974+85%Top 41% | 12,941Bottom 23% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | — | 1,496Top 43% |
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