Intel

Intel Core i5-1250P

Expert rating7.9 / 10

Brand:: Intel
Form Factor:: Laptop
CPU Socket:: FCBGA1744
Core/Thread Count:: 12C/16T
TDP:: 28W
iGPU:: Intel Iris Xe Graphics
CPU Series:: Core i5

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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: 2026-09-12

Intel Core i5-1250P Review

Intel Core i5-1250P 12-core 16-thread laptop processor, 1.7GHz base / 4.4GHz boost, 28W TDP, Alder Lake, BGA 1744 socket

The Intel Core i5-1250P is a mid-power mobile chip balancing performance and battery life for mainstream laptops. It pairs 12 cores and 16 threads with a 1.7GHz base clock that boosts up to 4.4GHz and Intel Iris Xe Graphics graphics, all within a 28W envelope.

Performance and Architecture

With 12 cores and 16 threads, the Intel Core i5-1250P runs a 1.7GHz base clock that boosts up to 4.4GHz, backed by 12MB of L3 cache and Intel Iris Xe Graphics graphics on the Alder Lake architecture.

Platform and Deployment

The Intel Core i5-1250P uses the BGA 1744 platform in a 28W envelope, positioned as a mid-power mobile chip balancing performance and battery life for mainstream laptops.

Comparison to Alternatives

Within the Core i5 lineup in this catalog, the Intel Core i5-1250P sits at the 12-core tier, differentiated mainly by clock speed, TDP, and socket from its closest siblings. Against AMD's Ryzen Mobile and Ryzen AI Mobile processors in this catalog at a similar tier, the Intel Core i5-1250P competes on platform ecosystem and per-core efficiency, while against Intel's own Core Ultra mobile parts in this catalog it occupies a narrower, more specialized deployment niche.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating7.9 / 10

The Intel Core i5-1250P strikes a solid balance of performance and efficiency for everyday mobile computing.

Best for

Mainstream laptops
Everyday productivity
Balanced performance and battery life

Not for

Extreme gaming
Workstation-class rendering
Fanless designs

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Brand	Intel
Product Line	Core
Model Number	i5-1250P
Codename	Alder Lake
Release Year	2022

Segment and platform

Market Segment	Laptop
Microarchitecture	Alder Lake
Socket	FCBGA1744
Socket Status	Mature
Process Node	7 nm

Core configuration

Total Cores	12
Performance Cores	4
Efficiency Cores	8
Total Threads	16
SMT Enabled	Yes

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock	1.7 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	4.4 GHz
E-Core Base Clock	1.2 GHz
E-Core Boost Clock	3.3 GHz

Cache

L3 Cache	12 MB

Power and thermal

Base Power	28 W
Max Turbo Power	64 W
Configurable TDP Floor	20 W

Memory

Memory Type	DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5, LPDDR4x
Max Memory Speed	4800 MT/s
Memory Channels	2
Max Memory Capacity	64 GB
ECC Support	Yes

Graphics and AI

Integrated Graphics	Yes
iGPU Model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics
iGPU Compute Units	80

Expansion

PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0
PCIe Lanes	12

Commercial

Retail Availability	Soldered Only

Form Factor	Laptop
TDP	28 W
iGPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Intel Core i5-1250P?

The Intel Core i5-1250P has 12 cores and 16 threads, a 1.7 GHz base and 4.4 GHz boost clock, 12 MB of L3 cache and a 28 W TDP. Integrated graphics: Intel Iris Xe Graphics. Socket: FCBGA1744.

Will the Intel Core i5-1250P work with my current setup?

The Intel Core i5-1250P lists Socket is FCBGA1744. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.

Who is the Intel Core i5-1250P best suited to?

Best suited to: Mainstream laptops; Everyday productivity; Balanced performance and battery life.

What are the drawbacks of the Intel Core i5-1250P?

Not the best fit for: Extreme gaming; Workstation-class rendering; Fanless designs.