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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£270
  • Avg. price in US: ~$310
  • PassMark benchmark result: 18968
  • N. of physical cores: 12
  • CPU boost clock speed: 4.4 GHz

Intel Core i5 1250P review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

6.3

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

6.3

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
6.3

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

5.8

Performance

18.0%

7.3

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

6.8

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.9

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.5

Platform

1.0%

8.6

Integrated Graphics

Good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 5.5
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    6.3

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    6.3

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    5.8

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    2.7

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    5.1

    N. of physical cores

  • 6.5
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    9.0

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    5.1

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    5.2

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    2.7

    L3 cache

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £270

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Verdict

The Intel Core i5-1250P is a 12th Gen Alder Lake-P mobile processor featuring 12 cores (4 Performance-cores and 8 Efficient-cores) and 16 threads, with a max turbo frequency of 4.40 GHz and 12 MB of L3 cache. Operating at a base power of 28W (scaling up to 64W), it includes integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units and supports both DDR4-3200 and DDR5-4800 memory. Its main pros include strong multi-threaded performance that rivals older high-end H-series chips, excellent power efficiency for thin laptops, and advanced PCIe 4.0 support. However, it lacks AVX-512 support and has a locked multiplier, preventing manual overclocking.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i5 1250P

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

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Performance

18.0%

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Cache & Architecture

10.0%

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Memory & PCIe

7.0%

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Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

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Integrated Graphics

6.3
Intel Core i5 1250P has a technical score of 6.34 points, which is higher than that of 70.4% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
Intel Core i5 1250P has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

6.3

Overall score

40.0%

9.1

Price

7.2
Intel Core i5 1250P has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.2 points, which is higher than 77% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

mobile
Intel Core i5 1250P belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

FCBGA1744
Intel Core i5 1250P uses the FCBGA1744 CPU socket, which is older than that of 71% of processors and equal to that of 5.1% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

N/A
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
Intel Core i5 1250P uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

12
Intel Core i5 1250P has 12 CPU cores, which is more than 81.5% of processors and equal to 5.5% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

16
Intel Core i5 1250P offers 16 CPU threads, which is more than 71.1% of processors and equal to 13.9% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

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CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

4.4 GHz
Intel Core i5 1250P reaches a boost clock of 4.4 GHz which is higher than that of 51.2% of processors and equal to that of 5.1% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

4 x 1.7 GHz & 8 x 1.2 GHz
Intel Core i5 1250P has a base clock of 4x1.7 GHz & 8x1.2 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

10 nm
Intel Core i5 1250P uses a 10 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 52.3% of processors and equal to that of 19.1% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel 7
Intel Core i5 1250P is built on the Intel 7 foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 66.2% of processors and equal to that of 14.9% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

12 MB
Intel Core i5 1250P has an L3 cache of 12 MB which is larger than that of 54.4% of processors and equal to that of 9% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

9 MB
Intel Core i5 1250P has an L2 cache of 9 MB which is larger than that of 77.8% of processors and equal to that of 0.8% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

1,088 KB
Intel Core i5 1250P has an L1 cache of 1088 KB which is larger than that of 87.7% of processors and equal to that of 0.7% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5
Intel Core i5 1250P supports DDR DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5, which is newer than that of 95.7% of processors and equal to that of 1.5% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

4,800 MHz
Intel Core i5 1250P supports memory speeds up to 4800 MHz, which is higher than that of 66.4% of processors and equal to 5.6% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

LPDDR5-5200 MHz
Intel Core i5 1250P supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR5-5200 MHz, which is higher than that of 72.2% of processors and equal to 1.8% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

64 GB
Intel Core i5 1250P supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is more than 28.4% of processors and equal to 27.6% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

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Intel Core i5 1250P includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80EU
Intel Core i5 1250P uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80EU integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 78.5% of processors and equal to that in 2.5% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

80
Intel Core i5 1250P has 80 GPU execution units, which is more than 91.7% of processors and equal to 3.3% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

300 MHz
Intel Core i5 1250P has an integrated GPU clock of 300 MHz which is lower than that of 57% of processors and equal to that of 38.7% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)
Intel Core i5 1250P supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode) media codecs, which is broader support than 85% of processors and equal to 5.6% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

28 W
Intel Core i5 1250P has a TDP of 28 W which is lower than that of 67.2% of processors and equal to that of 7.2% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

28 W
Intel Core i5 1250P has a base power of 28 W which is lower than that of 67.2% of processors and equal to that of 6.8% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

64 W
Intel Core i5 1250P has a boost power of 64 W which is lower than that of 49.3% of processors and equal to that of 3% of processors.
Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

28 seconds
Intel Core i5 1250P has a turbo duration of 28 seconds which is longer than that of 3.8% of processors and equal to that of 85% of processors.
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

yes
Intel Core i5 1250P supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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Intel Core i5 1250P vs the average processor

  • 6 more CPU cores
    Intel Core i5 1250P has more CPU cores than the average processor (12 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    Intel Core i5 1250P has more CPU cores than the average processor (12 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.12 vs 6
  • Newer DDR support
    Intel Core i5 1250P supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5 vs DDR4).
    What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
    When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: DDR5

    Intel Core i5 1250P supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5 vs DDR4).DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5 vs DDR4
  • 38.1% better single-core performance
    Intel Core i5 1250P has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,428 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    Intel Core i5 1250P has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,428 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.3,428 vs 2,483
  • 2.5x more L2 per core
    Intel Core i5 1250P has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
    E-core cluster: 2 MB shared
    What it is: The amount of L2 cache available to each CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing per-core cache resources in deeper architectural analysis.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=1 MB/core

    Intel Core i5 1250P has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.1.25 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
  • 3.6x larger L2 cache
    Intel Core i5 1250P has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (9 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
    What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
    When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=6 MB

    Intel Core i5 1250P has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (9 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.9 MB vs 2.5 MB
  • 47% higher single-core score
    Intel Core i5 1250P has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,162 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    Intel Core i5 1250P has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,162 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.2,162 vs 1,471
  • 8 more CPU threads
    Intel Core i5 1250P has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
    When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 16+

    Intel Core i5 1250P has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.16 vs 8
  • Uses big.LITTLE design
    Intel Core i5 1250P uses a big.LITTLE design, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Combines high-performance cores with lower-power efficiency cores instead of relying on just one core type.
    When it matters: When you want strong burst performance in demanding tasks without wasting as much power during lighter background work.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel Core i5 1250P uses a big.LITTLE design, the average processor does not.
  • Supports HMP
    Intel Core i5 1250P supports HMP, the average processor does not.
  • 6 more CPU cores
    Intel Core i5 1250P has more CPU cores than the average processor (12 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 38.1% better single-core performance
    Intel Core i5 1250P has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,428 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 47% higher single-core score
    Intel Core i5 1250P has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,162 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 8 more CPU threads
    Intel Core i5 1250P has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 80.1% higher PassMark score
    Intel Core i5 1250P has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (18,968 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 2 wider front-end design
    Intel Core i5 1250P has a higher front-end width than the average processor (6 vs 4). The average processor uses front-end width of 4.
  • 10.7% higher Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Intel Core i5 1250P has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (536 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
  • 2.5x more L2 per core
    Intel Core i5 1250P has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
  • 3.6x larger L2 cache
    Intel Core i5 1250P has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (9 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • Uses big.LITTLE design
    Intel Core i5 1250P uses a big.LITTLE design, the average processor does not.
  • 2.83x larger L1 cache
    Intel Core i5 1250P has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (1,088 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Core i5 1250P uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Alder Lake vs Kaby Lake).
  • More advanced foundry
    Intel Core i5 1250P uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 7 vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 50% larger L3 cache
    Intel Core i5 1250P has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (12 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • 16.7% smaller process node
    Intel Core i5 1250P has a lower process node than the average processor (10 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • Newer DDR support
    Intel Core i5 1250P supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5 vs DDR4).
  • Newer PCIe version
    Intel Core i5 1250P supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3.0).
  • 4 more PCIe lanes
    Intel Core i5 1250P has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (20 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • 63.7% higher memory speed
    Intel Core i5 1250P has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (4,800 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • 3.33x more GPU execution units
    Intel Core i5 1250P has more GPU execution units than the average processor (80 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • Better integrated GPU
    Intel Core i5 1250P uses a better integrated GPU than the average processor (Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80EU vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
  • 1 more supported displays
    Intel Core i5 1250P has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
  • 37.8% lower base power
    Intel Core i5 1250P has a lower base power draw than the average processor (28 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • 37.8% lower TDP
    Intel Core i5 1250P has a lower TDP than the average processor (28 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.

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Platform
Performance
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Integrated Graphics
Power & Thermal
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Core i5 1250P supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
  • Older CPU socket
    Intel Core i5 1250P uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,744 vs FP2).
  • 16.1% weaker multi-core performance
    Intel Core i5 1250P has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (2,334 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
  • 11 lower clock multiplier
    Intel Core i5 1250P has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (17 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
  • 41.7% less L3 per core
    Intel Core i5 1250P has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • 21.9% larger die size
    Intel Core i5 1250P has a higher die size than the average processor (217 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Core i5 1250P supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    What it is: The supported CPU instruction sets and extensions.
    When it matters: When you run software that depends on specific CPU instructions.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel Core i5 1250P supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
  • 41.7% less L3 per core
    Intel Core i5 1250P has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    What it is: The amount of L3 cache effectively available per CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing how much shared cache each core can draw on in deeper technical analysis.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=2 MB/core

    Intel Core i5 1250P has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • 21.9% larger die size
    Intel Core i5 1250P has a higher die size than the average processor (217 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
    What it is: The physical area of the processor die, usually measured in square millimeters.
    When it matters: When you are comparing chip scale, packaging density, or broader design differences rather than direct user-visible performance.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <150 mm²

    Intel Core i5 1250P has a higher die size than the average processor (217 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².217 mm² vs 178 mm²
  • 16.1% weaker multi-core performance
    Intel Core i5 1250P has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (2,334 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 score that reflects how well the processor handles long, heavy rendering workloads across many cores.
    When it matters: When you care about sustained multi-core performance in rendering, compiling, heavy creation work, or productivity workloads that use many threads.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4700

    Intel Core i5 1250P has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (2,334 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.2,334 vs 2,783
  • 11 lower clock multiplier
    Intel Core i5 1250P has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (17 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
    What it is: The ratio used to derive CPU frequency from the base clock.
    When it matters: When you tune or compare overclocking behavior.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >33

    Intel Core i5 1250P has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (17 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.17 vs 28
  • Older CPU socket
    Intel Core i5 1250P uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,744 vs FP2).
    What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel Core i5 1250P uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,744 vs FP2).FCBGA1744 vs FP2
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What customers like about Intel Core i5 1250P?

  • Strong multi-threaded performance for its class, often rivaling older high-end gaming CPUs
  • Excellent for multitasking and general office tasks due to its 12-core hybrid architecture
  • Significant performance leap over previous 11th Gen i5 and i7 mobile processors
  • Capable integrated Iris Xe graphics that support casual gaming at 1080p/Low settings
  • Supports modern standards like DDR5 memory and PCIe 4.0 for faster system speeds
  • Includes full vPro Enterprise features, making it suitable for remote business management

What customers dislike about Intel Core i5 1250P?

  • High power consumption compared to competitors, leading to poor battery life in many laptop models
  • Prone to high operating temperatures, requiring aggressive active cooling to avoid thermal throttling
  • Less energy-efficient than similar AMD Ryzen 5000/6000 series mobile chips
  • Integrated graphics performance is heavily dependent on having fast, dual-channel RAM
  • The 28W P-series design can be 'too much power' for ultra-thin laptops with small batteries

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notebookcheck.net
19/03/2026
Intel Core i5-1250P vs Intel Core i5-8400 Comparison Would you like me to look for real-world gaming benchmarks or laptop battery life tests specific...

The Intel Core i5-1250P (Alder Lake) represents a major upgrade over the older Coffee Lake i5-8400, offering 12 cores (4 E) and superior multi-tasking performance. While the i5-1250P delivers high-speed memory support (up to 5200 MHz) and better integrated graphics (Iris Xe), its performance is heavily dependent on thermal management, which can lead to throttling. The older, 65W...Read more

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Intel Core i5-1250P - CPU Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-1250P is a 12th Gen "Alder Lake-P" 12-core/16-thread mobile processor designed for thin-and-light laptops, featuring a hybrid architecture that provides a roughly 19% multi-threaded performance jump over the i5-1240P. Its primary pros include strong productivity performance with a 3,428 single-thread rating, support for DDR5-4800 memory, and PCIe 4.0 capability,...Read more

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notebookcheck.com
23/12/2022
Core i7-1265U vs. Core i5-1250P: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 Laptop Review and Benchmark Comparison

The Notebookcheck review of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 reveals that the Core i7-1265U (U-series) model outperforms the Core i5-1250P (P-series) due to higher sustained power limits, making the U-series the better performance choice despite similar pricing. The laptop features a lightweight, durable design with excellent input devices, a bright 1200p display without PWM,...Read more

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Intel Core i5-1250P - LaptopMedia (Specifications and Benchmarks)

The Intel Core i5-1250P is a 12-core, 16-thread Alder Lake-P processor designed for efficient, thin-and-light laptops, featuring 4 Performance cores and 8 Efficient cores with a boost frequency of 4.40 GHz. A key advantage is the inclusion of vPro Enterprise technology, ideal for professional fleet management, coupled with Intel's Thread Director for optimal Windows 11 performance....Read more

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notebookcheck.nl
15/09/2022
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon G10 series [includes benchmarks for the i5-1250P SKU]

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 is a premium 14-inch business ultrabook featuring a lightweight carbon fiber chassis and 12th Gen Intel Core processors, with highlights including an excellent keyboard, a 2.8K OLED display option, and a 1080p webcam. However, performance with 28W P-series processors leads to significant heat, fan noise, and reduced battery life, resulting in...Read more

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