CPU Comparison
Intel Core i7-11375H vs Intel Core i7-1260P
A side-by-side comparison of specs, performance and value. The Intel Core i7-11375H is a 4-core, 8-thread mobile processor built on the 10nm SuperFin process, designed for thin-and-light gaming laptops and premium ultraportables requiring high single-threaded performance.
The Bottom Line
Overview & Launch
Specifications Compared
Performance Compared
Productivity
Snappy application launches and excellent single-threaded responsiveness.
Excels at multitasking, heavy office workloads, and web browsing with dozens of tabs open.
Gaming
Delivers high framerates in esports titles when paired with a discrete GPU.
Handles esports titles and older games at 1080p well, but struggles with demanding AAA titles without a discrete GPU.
Virtualization
Limited by 4 cores; suitable for light VM usage but not heavy workloads.
Capable of running local virtual machines for development purposes, though limited by memory bandwidth.
Efficiency
The 28W TDP combined with 10nm SuperFin offers great performance per watt.
The E-cores provide excellent idle and low-load efficiency, extending battery life significantly.
Specialized Performance
AI / ML
- Features Intel DL Boost for basic AI workloads
- Not suitable for heavy local LLM inference due to 4-core limit
- Uses CPU-based inference for AI workloads
- Lacks a dedicated NPU found in later Meteor Lake generations
Content Creation
Gaming
- Excels in CPU-bound esports scenarios like CS:GO and Valorant
- 5.0 GHz boost pushes high frame rates
- 4 cores may bottleneck modern AAA titles at ultra settings
- Relies on Iris Xe 96EU integrated graphics
- Suitable for Minecraft, CS:GO, and League of Legends
- Not recommended for modern AAA gaming without discrete GPU
Industry Impact
Best CPU by Use Case
Target Audience
Strengths & Weaknesses
Pros
- Exceptional single-core clock speeds up to 5.0 GHz
- Low 28W base TDP ideal for thin chassis
- 20 PCIe 4.0 lanes for modern connectivity
- Excellent Iris Xe 96EU integrated graphics
Cons
- Only 4 cores and 8 threads
- Locked multiplier
- Outperformed by 8-core competitors in multi-threading
- Hard to find in modern laptop configurations
Pros
- Excellent multi-core performance for a 28W chip
- Hybrid architecture improves multitasking heavily
- Supports fast DDR5 memory
- Strong integrated graphics (96EU)
- Good sustained performance in well-cooled chassis
Cons
- 28W base TDP requires decent cooling
- No unlocked multiplier for overclocking
- Soldered to the motherboard (BGA)
- Battery life is shorter than 15W U-series equivalents
Competitors & Alternatives
Intel Core i7-11375H
- AMD Ryzen 7 5800URival
Thin-and-Light Mobile
- AMD Ryzen 7 5800HRival
High-Performance Mobile
- Compare head-to-headIntel Core i7-11800HRival
High-Performance Mobile
- Compare head-to-headApple M1Rival
ARM Mobile
- AMD Ryzen 5 5600HRival
High-Performance Mobile
Nearly identical performance at a slightly lower clock speed.
Compare head-to-head- Intel Core i5-11300HAlt
Better value if 5.0 GHz boost is not strictly necessary.
- Intel Core i7-1165G7Alt
Better power efficiency for non-gaming ultraportables.
Intel Core i7-1260P
- AMD Ryzen 7 6800URival
Mobile
- AMD Ryzen 7 5800URival
Mobile
- Compare head-to-headApple M1Rival
Mobile
- AMD Ryzen 5 6600URival
Mobile
- Intel Core i7-1185G7Rival
Mobile
Offers slightly higher clock speeds for marginally better performance.
Compare head-to-headBetter battery life in thinner chassis due to 15W TDP.
Compare head-to-headSimilar P-core count but lower price point in laptops.
Compare head-to-head- AMD Ryzen 7 7735UAlt
Excellent efficiency and integrated graphics performance.
Lower power consumption variant for premium ultrabooks.
Compare head-to-head
Our Verdict on Each
A specialized 4-core chip that excels in single-core workloads and esports gaming, though its core count limits heavy multi-threaded rendering.
Best for: Buying a lightweight, portable gaming laptop for esports
Read the full reviewA highly capable mobile processor that brought desktop-class hybrid architecture to thin-and-light laptops, offering excellent multi-core scaling.
Best for: Purchasing a used or discounted premium ultrabook from 2022.
Read the full reviewFrequently Asked Questions
Which is faster for gaming, Intel Core i7-11375H or Intel Core i7-1260P?
For gaming, the Intel Core i7-11375H leads with a gaming performance score of 85/100 among Intel Core i7-11375H and Intel Core i7-1260P.
Which uses less power?
The Intel Core i7-11375H has the lowest rated TDP. Power draw across these chips: Intel Core i7-11375H (28 W), Intel Core i7-1260P (64 W).
Do Intel Core i7-11375H and Intel Core i7-1260P use the same socket?
No. They use different sockets (Intel Core i7-11375H: Intel BGA 1449, Intel Core i7-1260P: Intel BGA 1744), so each needs a compatible motherboard.
Which has more cores?
The Intel Core i7-1260P has the most cores. Core counts: Intel Core i7-11375H (4 cores), Intel Core i7-1260P (12 cores).
Which is faster in multi-core benchmarks?
The Intel Core i7-11375H posts the highest multi-core benchmark score. Multi-core results: Intel Core i7-11375H (11,500), Intel Core i7-1260P (0). Benchmark figures are approximate and workload-dependent.