[Comparison] Intel Core i5-1240P vs Core i5-1235U – Both can work fine for you, depending on what you do

LaptopMedia.com Comparisons [Comparison] Intel Core i5-1240P vs Core i5-1235U - Both can work fine for you, depending on what you do

From: Severin Kolakov 11 August 2022 / 07:30 | 0

Today we have a very interesting comparison between two Alder Lake Core i5 processors, one from the P-series and one from the U-series. How much difference is there, and can the extra TDP be of help to the bigger chip? Keep in mind that the Core i5-1240P also has two extra performance cores, which will be of great help when it’s time for benchmarks.

Here is our Top Laptop CPU Ranking, which has the best laptop CPUs in a list, based on performance.

Today we are comparing the Intel Core i5-1240P against the Core i5-1235U.

You can find more information about both CPUs here: Intel Core i5-1240P / Core i5-1235U

Specs table

	Intel Core i5-1240P	Intel Core i5-1235U
Architecture	Alder Lake-P	Alder Lake-U
Cores / Threads	12/16	10/12
Clock Speeds – Base/Boost	1.20 – 4.40GHz	0.90 – 4.40GHz
Cache	12MB	12MB
Lithography	10nm	10nm
TDP	15W	15W
Memory type	DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267	DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)

CPU benchmarks

While the Core i5-1240P shows great improvements in 3D Rendering, scoring 33% higher, the laptops are very close in Photoshop, finishing the benchmark at essentially the same time.

3D Rendering

Results are from the Cinebench R23 CPU test (the higher the score, the better)

Intel Core i5-1240P Lenovo Yoga 7i (14", 2022)

11227

Intel Core i5-1235U Acer Aspire Vero

8226

GPU benchmarks

While the laptops share the same iGPU, the one inside the P-series processor runs at a higher power limit, due to the CPU having a higher power limit itself. The iGPU inside the Core i5-1240P scores 9% higher in 3DMark Fire Strike and Unigine Superposition.

3DMark Time Spy (G)

The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.

Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) Lenovo Yoga 7i (14", 2022)

1399

Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) Acer Aspire Vero

1300

3DMark Fire Strike (G)

Results are from 3DMark Fire Strike (Graphics) benchmark (higher the score, the better)

Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) Lenovo Yoga 7i (14", 2022)

4719

Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) Acer Aspire Vero

4347

3DMark Wild Life Extreme

The results are from 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Unlimited. Higher is better.

Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) Lenovo Yoga 7i (14", 2022)

3459

Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) Acer Aspire Vero

3102

Unigine Superposition

Results are from the Unigine Superposition benchmark (higher the score, the better)

Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) Lenovo Yoga 7i (14", 2022)

930

Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) Acer Aspire Vero

857

Gaming tests

cs-go-benchmarks

CS:GO	HD 1080p, Low (Check settings)	HD 1080p, Medium (Check settings)	HD 1080p, MAX (Check settings)
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) – Core i5-1240P	144 fps (+7%)	92 fps (+2%)	64 fps (+5%)
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) – Core i5-1235U	134 fps	90 fps	61 fps

DOTA 2	HD 1080p, Low (Check settings)	HD 1080p, Normal (Check settings)	HD 1080p, High (Check settings)
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) – Core i5-1240P	160 fps (+13%)	106 fps (+12%)	61 fps (+9%)
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) – Core i5-1235U	141 fps	95 fps	56 fps

Conclusion

The two processors perform well, with the Core i5-1240P being the obvious choice between the two if your work mainly consists of 3D Rendering. However, the CPUs are dead even in Photoshop, so you’ll be fine with both, while the U-series CPU should supposedly deliver longer battery life.