Intel Core i7-1270P vs Intel Core Ultra 7 255U

The Intel Core i7-1270P is a 12th generation mobile processor from Intel, based on the Alder Lake U architecture and manufactured in 10 nm.

It is designed for powerful mobile devices and uses a hybrid core architecture with performance and efficiency cores. With 9 MB of Level 2 Cache and 18 MB of Level 3 Cache, it offers a solid foundation. The integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) is supported by a maximum memory bandwidth of 83 GB/s.

It delivers good multi-core performance and a rock-solid single-core performance for various applications, offering a balanced mix of performance and energy requirements. The Intel Core Ultra 7 255U, part of the newer Intel Core Ultra series codenamed Meteor Lake U Refresh, is designed for maximum energy efficiency in thin laptops.

Its manufacturing in the more advanced 3 nm process and the hybrid architecture with additional low-power efficiency cores significantly contribute to this. It features 12 MB of Level 2 Cache. The integrated Intel Iris Xe 4 Core Graphics 64 EUs (Meteor Lake) benefits from a higher maximum memory bandwidth of 134 GB/s, giving it an advantage in graphically less demanding gaming scenarios.

Compared to the Intel Core i7-1270P, the Intel Core Ultra 7 255U shows noticeably better single-core performance, while multi-core performance is at a comparable level. Its higher energy efficiency makes it the better choice for devices with long battery life. Information on price-performance ratio is not available.