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Intel® Core™ i7-1255UL

The Intel Core i7-1255UL is a embedded processor released on July 1, 2022, built on the Alder Lake architecture. It has 10 cores and 12 threads (2 performance cores plus 8 efficiency cores), a base clock of 1.70 GHz, a maximum boost of 4.70 GHz, 12 MB of L3 cache, a 15 W TDP and the FCLGA1700 socket.

IntelCore i7EmbeddedFCLGA1700Alder LakeTDP 15 WIntel 7Integrated graphics2022
Cores
10
Threads
12
Boost Clock
4.7 GHz
Base Clock
1.7 GHz
Architecture
Alder Lake
Socket
FCLGA1700
Process Node
Intel 7
TDP
15 W
Hybrid core layout
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2 Performance 8 Efficiency 12 Threads
Notable capabilities:Deep Learning BoostAVX-VNNIExtended Page Tables (EPT)AES-NI

Best for

Thin & light laptops and efficient desktopsMini PCs and graphics-included builds

Overview

The Intel Core i7-1255UL is a embedded processor with a hybrid 10-core layout (2 performance cores + 8 efficiency cores) and 12 threads, built on the Alder Lake architecture (Intel 7 process). It launched in Jul 2022. Clocks run from 1.7 GHz base to 4.7 GHz boost. A 12-MB L3 cache backs the cores (1.2 MB per core). It addresses DDR5, DDR4 memory up to 64 GB across 2 channels. The chip drops into the FCLGA1700 socket and exposes PCIe 4.0 (20 lanes). Rated TDP is 15 W. Notable platform capabilities: Deep Learning Boost, AVX-VNNI, Extended Page Tables (EPT), AES-NI.

Core Configuration

Cores
10
Threads
12
Performance Cores
2
Efficiency Cores
8
Hybrid Architecture
Yes
Base Clock
1.7 GHz
Boost Clock
4.7 GHz

The Intel Core i7-1255UL has 10 physical cores and runs 12 logical threads. It uses a hybrid layout of 2 performance cores and 8 efficiency cores. It runs at a base clock of 1.70 GHz and boosts up to 4.70 GHz.

Architecture & Generation

Manufacturer
Intel
Family
Core i7
Segment
Embedded
Generation
12th Generation Intel Core i7 Processors
Architecture
Alder Lake
Codename
Alder Lake
Process Node
Intel 7
Lithography
Not recorded
Release Date
Jul 2022

The Intel Core i7-1255UL is a embedded processor, belongs to the Intel Core i7 family, uses the Alder Lake architecture, carries the codename Alder Lake and is manufactured on a Intel 7 process. It launched in Jul 2022.

Cache

L3 Cache
12 MB
Cache per Core
1.2 MB
Total Cache
12 MB

The Intel Core i7-1255UL has 12 MB of L3 cache. That adds up to about 12.0 MB of cache, or 1.20 MB per core. Feex has no recorded L1 cache size for this processor.

Memory Support

Max Memory
64 GB
Memory Channels
2
Memory Bandwidth
76.8 GB/s
Memory Types
DDR5, DDR4
DDR5 Support
Yes
DDR4 Support
Yes
LPDDR Support
No
Max Memory Speed
4,800

The Intel Core i7-1255UL supports DDR5, DDR4 memory, addresses up to 64 GB of memory, uses 2 memory channels, runs memory at up to 4,800 MT/s and delivers up to 76.8 GB/s of memory bandwidth. It does not support LPDDR memory.

Graphics

Integrated Graphics
Yes
Graphics Model
Intel Iris Xe Graphics eligible
Graphics Max Clock
1.25 GHz

The Intel Core i7-1255UL includes integrated graphics (Intel Iris Xe Graphics eligible) and clocks the graphics up to 1.25 GHz.

Platform & Compatibility

Socket
FCLGA1700
PCIe Generation
4.0
PCIe Lanes
20

The Intel Core i7-1255UL uses the FCLGA1700 socket, supports PCI Express 4.0 and provides up to 20 PCIe lanes.

Power & Thermals

TDP
15 W

The Intel Core i7-1255UL has a rated TDP of 15 W.

Platform Capabilities

Instruction sets, security, virtualization, AI acceleration and OS readiness. Features are listed as supported, explicitly not supported, or not recorded; a feature that is not recorded is not the same as unsupported.

Instruction Sets

40 supported
Supported
AES-NIAVX2AVXAVX-VNNICET-IBTCET-SSFMASHAVAES64-bit (x86-64)BMI1BMI2CLMULF16CGFNIPCLMULQDQRDRANDRDSEEDSSE4.1SSE4.2x86-64-v3ABMADXCMPXCHG16BEnhanced SpeedStepFast Short Rep MOVSFXSRInvariant TSCLZCNTPOPCNTRDTSCPSSESSE2SSE3SSSE3x86-64-v2XSAVEXSAVEOPTMMXMOVBE
Not supported
AVX-512x86-64-v4
Not recorded
AMXCETFMA3Hyper-Threading

Security and Reliability

8 supported
Supported
AES-NIControl-flow Enforcement (CET)Execute Disable (NX)Boot GuardHardware RNGOS GuardOS Guard (SMAP)Mode-Based Execute Control
Not recorded
Hardware ShieldSGXSMAPTrusted Execution

Virtualization

3 supported
Supported
Extended Page Tables (EPT)VT-d (DMA Remapping)VT-x (Hardware Virtualization)
Not recorded
VT-x with EPTIOMMUSecond-Level Address TranslationUnrestricted Guest

AI Acceleration

2 supported
Supported
Deep Learning BoostGaussian Neural Accelerator

OS Compatibility

5 supported
Supported
Docker / Hyper-V readyLinux KVM readyWindows 11 eligibleAndroid emulator readyWSL2 ready

The Intel Core i7-1255UL supports AES-NI, AVX2, AVX, AVX-VNNI, CET-IBT, CET-SS, FMA, SHA, VAES, 64-bit (x86-64), BMI1, BMI2, CLMUL, F16C, GFNI, PCLMULQDQ, RDRAND, RDSEED, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, x86-64-v3, ABM, ADX, CMPXCHG16B, Enhanced SpeedStep, Fast Short Rep MOVS, FXSR, Invariant TSC, LZCNT, POPCNT, RDTSCP, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, x86-64-v2, XSAVE, XSAVEOPT, MMX and MOVBE among its instruction set features. It does not support AVX-512 and x86-64-v4. Feex has no record for AMX, CET, FMA3 and Hyper-Threading, which is different from being unsupported.

The Intel Core i7-1255UL supports AES-NI, Control-flow Enforcement (CET), Execute Disable (NX), Boot Guard, Hardware RNG, OS Guard, OS Guard (SMAP) and Mode-Based Execute Control among its security features. Feex has no record for Hardware Shield, SGX, SMAP and Trusted Execution, which is different from being unsupported.

The Intel Core i7-1255UL supports Extended Page Tables (EPT), VT-d (DMA Remapping) and VT-x (Hardware Virtualization) among its virtualization features. Feex has no record for VT-x with EPT, IOMMU, Second-Level Address Translation and Unrestricted Guest, which is different from being unsupported.

The Intel Core i7-1255UL supports Deep Learning Boost and Gaussian Neural Accelerator among its AI acceleration features.

Feex records the Intel Core i7-1255UL as Docker / Hyper-V ready, Linux KVM ready, Windows 11 eligible, Android emulator ready and WSL2 ready.

Naming & Aliases

Display Name
Intel® Core™ i7-1255UL
Model Number
i7-1255UL
Product line brand
Core

The Intel Core i7-1255UL is also identified by the model number i7-1255UL.

Real-world compute in the Feex fleet

No Feex fleet machines with the Intel Core i7-1255UL have reported compute telemetry yet, so real-world compute for this processor is not recorded.

How fleet compute is measured · Fleet compute leaderboard · JSON

Data Coverage

Feex has recorded 45% of the specifications it tracks for the Intel Core i7-1255UL. Values Feex does not hold are shown as "Not recorded" rather than estimated.

Not recorded: Core Configuration: Threads per Core, All-Core Boost and Unlocked Multiplier. Architecture & Generation: ISA Family and Market Status. Cache: L1 Cache (Total), L2 Cache (Total), L2 Cache (per Core) and L4 Cache. Memory Support: ECC Memory. Graphics: Graphics Base Clock, Execution Units, Display Outputs and Max Video Memory. Platform & Compatibility: Package and Package Size. Power & Thermals: Base Power, Maximum Turbo Power, Configurable TDP (Min), Configurable TDP (Max), Max Junction Temperature and Tcase. Physical & Manufacturing: Transistor Count, Die Size, Die Count, Foundry and Launch Price. Naming & Aliases: Normalized Name, SKU, Processor Number and Part Number. Performance: single-core and multi-core ratings and all computed performance metrics.

Common questions

How many cores and threads does the Intel Core i7-1255UL have?

The Intel Core i7-1255UL has 10 cores and 12 threads.

What architecture does the Intel Core i7-1255UL use?

The Intel Core i7-1255UL is built on the Alder Lake architecture on a Intel 7 process.

Does the Intel Core i7-1255UL have integrated graphics?

Yes. The Intel Core i7-1255UL includes integrated graphics: Intel Iris Xe Graphics eligible.

What socket does the Intel Core i7-1255UL use?

The Intel Core i7-1255UL uses the FCLGA1700 socket.

What memory does the Intel Core i7-1255UL support?

The Intel Core i7-1255UL supports DDR5, DDR4 up to 64 GB across 2 channels.

How fast does the Intel Core i7-1255UL run?

The Intel Core i7-1255UL can boost up to 4.7 GHz, with a 1.7 GHz base clock.

What is the TDP of the Intel Core i7-1255UL?

The Intel Core i7-1255UL has a TDP of 15 W.

What advanced capabilities does the Intel Core i7-1255UL support?

Notable platform capabilities reported for the Intel Core i7-1255UL include Deep Learning Boost, AVX-VNNI, Extended Page Tables (EPT), AES-NI.

What is the Intel Core i7-1255UL best for?

Based on its specifications, the Intel Core i7-1255UL is well suited for Thin & light laptops and efficient desktops, Mini PCs and graphics-included builds.

How much cache does the Intel Core i7-1255UL have?

The Intel Core i7-1255UL has 12 MB of L3 cache.

Which features does the Intel Core i7-1255UL not support?

The Intel Core i7-1255UL does not support AVX-512 and x86-64-v4.