Intel

Intel Core i7-1260P

Expert rating8 / 10

Brand:: Intel
Form Factor:: Laptop
CPU Socket:: FCBGA1744
Core/Thread Count:: 12C/16T
TDP:: 28W
iGPU:: Intel Iris Xe Graphics
CPU Series:: Core i7

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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: 2026-10-10

Intel Core i7-1260P Review

Intel Core i7-1260P 12-core 16-thread laptop processor, 2.1GHz base / 4.8GHz boost, 28W TDP, Alder Lake, BGA 1744 (BGA, soldered) socket

The Intel Core i7-1260P is a mid-power mobile chip balancing battery life and performance in thin-and-light laptops. Built on Intel's Alder Lake architecture, it pairs 12 cores and 16 threads with a 2.1GHz base clock that boosts up to 4.8GHz and Intel Iris Xe Graphics graphics, all within a 28W envelope.

Performance and Architecture

With 12 cores and 16 threads, the Intel Core i7-1260P is built on Intel's Alder Lake generation, combining Performance-cores and Efficient-cores for a mix of single-thread speed and multi-threaded throughput. Its 2.1GHz base clock boosts up to 4.8GHz, and Intel Iris Xe Graphics graphics handle everyday display and light content-creation tasks.

Measured results

Cinebench scores

Cinebench R23, Multi-Core Median of 2 independently published results.	11,159 10,898 to 11,420
Cinebench R23, Single-Core Median of 2 independently published results.	1,734 1,695 to 1,773

Platform and Efficiency

The Intel Core i7-1260P uses the BGA 1744 (BGA, soldered) platform in a 28W envelope, positioned as a mid-power mobile chip balancing battery life and performance in thin-and-light laptops.

Comparison to Alternatives

Within the Core i7 lineup in this catalog, the Intel Core i7-1260P sits among other Alder Lake parts at the 12-core tier, differentiated mainly by suffix, clock speed, and TDP. Against AMD's Ryzen 7 processors in this catalog, Intel's Core i7 competes on single-thread performance and platform pricing, while against Intel's own Core Ultra 7 parts in this catalog it lacks the on-die NPU but often costs less.

Our verdict

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

Expert rating8 / 10

The Intel Core i7-1260P balances performance and efficiency, a solid pick for mainstream thin-and-light laptops.

Best for

Thin-and-light laptops
Everyday productivity
Balanced battery life

Not for

Gaming laptops
Heavy sustained workloads
Desktop replacement use

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Brand	Intel
Product Line	Core
Model Number	i7-1260P
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	2.1 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	4.7 GHz
E-Core Base Clock	1.5 GHz
E-Core Boost Clock	3.5 GHz

Cache

L3 Cache	18 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	No

Graphics and AI

Integrated Graphics	Yes
iGPU Model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics
iGPU Compute Units	96

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 i7-1260P?

The Intel Core i7-1260P has 12 cores and 16 threads, a 2.1 GHz base and 4.7 GHz boost clock, 18 MB of L3 cache and a 28 W TDP. Integrated graphics: Intel Iris Xe Graphics. Socket: FCBGA1744.

Will the Intel Core i7-1260P work with my current setup?

The Intel Core i7-1260P 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 i7-1260P best suited to?

Best suited to: Thin-and-light laptops; Everyday productivity; Balanced battery life.

What are the drawbacks of the Intel Core i7-1260P?

Not the best fit for: Gaming laptops; Heavy sustained workloads; Desktop replacement use.