Intel Core i7-1255U vs Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
52.8Single-core66.6
32.6Multi-core43.6
75.3Efficiencyspec-based73.4
55.7iGPU76.9
47.7Platformspec-based40.3
6 spec wins — Intel Core i7-1255U11 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 288V wins this laptop processor face-off, 56.6 to 48.6, pulling ahead mainly in iGPU (+21) and single-core (+14). 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
- 100% higher Efficiency cores: 8 vs 4
- 100% higher Max memory: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 50% lower Base TDP: 15 W vs 30 W
- 50% higher threads: 12 vs 8
- 49% higher Max TDP: 55 W vs 37 W
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
- Stronger single-core score: 67 vs 53
- Stronger multi-core score: 44 vs 33
- Stronger iGPU score: 77 vs 56
- 160% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 3,883 vs 1,496
- 100% higher Performance cores: 4 vs 2
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core Ultra 9 288V |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2024 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 15 W+50% | 30 W |
| Max TDP | 55 W+49% | 37 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core Ultra 9 288V |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10+25% | 8 |
| Performance cores | 2 | 4+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Threads | 12+50% | 8 |
| Base clock | 1.7 GHz | 3.3 GHz+94% |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 5.1 GHz+9% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core Ultra 9 288V |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Iris Xe (96 EU) | Intel Arc 140V |
| iGPU clock | 1,250 MHz | 2,050 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core Ultra 9 288V |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5-5200 / DDR5-4800 / LPDDR4X-4267 | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Max memory | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Core Ultra 9 288V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,130Bottom 21% | 2,870+35%Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,600Bottom 16% | 11,500+74%Top 50% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,600Bottom 35% | 1,870+17%Top 33% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 6,800Bottom 19% | 10,900+60%Bottom 45% |
| PassMark | 12,941Bottom 23% | 19,780+53%Bottom 49% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 1,496Top 43% | 3,883+160%Top 4% |
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