Intel Core i7-1255UL vs Intel Core i5-2520M

The Intel Core i7-1255UL operates with 10 cores and 12 CPU threads. It run at 2.60 GHz (4.70 GHz) base 1.20 GHz (3.50 GHz) all cores while the TDP is set at 15 W.The processor is attached to the BGA 1744 CPU socket. This version includes 12.00 MB of L3 cache on one chip, supports 2 memory channels to support DDR4-3200DDR5-4800 RAM and features PCIe Gen lanes. Tjunction keeps below 100 °C degrees C. In particular, Alder Lake U Architecture is enhanced with 10 nm technology and supports VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d. The product was launched on Q3/2022

The Intel Core i5-2520M operates with 2 cores and 12 CPU threads. It run at 3.20 GHz base 3.20 GHz all cores while the TDP is set at 35 W.The processor is attached to the PPGA 988 CPU socket. This version includes 3.00 MB of L3 cache on one chip, supports 2 memory channels to support DDR3-1066DDR3-1333 RAM and features 2.0 PCIe Gen 16 lanes. Tjunction keeps below -- degrees C. In particular, Sandy Bridge H Architecture is enhanced with 32 nm technology and supports VT-x, VT-x EPT. The product was launched on Q1/2011