Intel Core i7-1255U vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
52.8Single-core74.7
32.6Multi-core64.7
75.3Efficiencyspec-based56
55.7iGPU75.9
47.7Platformspec-based60.5
1 spec wins — Intel Core i7-1255U17 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H wins this laptop processor face-off, 66.4 to 48.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+32) and single-core (+22). 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 i7-1255U
- 67% lower Base TDP: 15 W vs 45 W
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
- Stronger single-core score: 75 vs 53
- Stronger multi-core score: 65 vs 33
- Stronger iGPU score: 76 vs 56
- 256% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 24,200 vs 6,800
- 200% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 2
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2025 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 15 W+67% | 45 W |
| Max TDP | 55 W | 115 W+109% |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 16+60% |
| Performance cores | 2 | 6+200% |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 10+25% |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 1.7 GHz | 2.9 GHz+71% |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 5.4 GHz+15% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 24 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Iris Xe (96 EU) | Intel Arc 140T |
| iGPU clock | 1,250 MHz | 2,350 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5-5200 / DDR5-4800 / LPDDR4X-4267 | LPDDR5X-8400 / DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,130Bottom 21% | 3,080+45%Top 14% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,600Bottom 16% | 17,900+171%Top 12% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,600Bottom 35% | 2,180+36%Top 8% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 6,800Bottom 19% | 24,200+256%Top 12% |
| PassMark | 12,941Bottom 23% | 34,203+164%Top 18% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 1,496Top 43% | 3,719+149%Top 7% |
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