Intel Core i5-1230U review - Specs and Benchmarks

Specifications of the Intel Core i5-1230U Processor

The Intel Core i5-1230U processor, built on the Alder Lake U architecture, delivers advanced performance and efficiency.

  • Release Date: The serial production of this CPU commenced on Q1/2022.
  • Technological Process: Manufactured using a state-of-the-art 10 nm process, ensuring optimal power consumption and thermal management.
  • Base Clock Frequency: Operating at a base clock frequency of 1.00 GHz, this processor is designed for demanding applications and multitasking.
  • Core Configuration: Equipped with 10 cores, the Intel Core i5-1230U excels in parallel processing capabilities.
  • Overclocked Speed: For enhanced performance, the CPU can reach an overclocked clock speed of 4.40 GHz.

Considerations for Selection

Before selecting the Intel Core i5-1230U, it is essential to verify the following components:

  • Socket Type: Ensure compatibility with the motherboard's socket type.
  • RAM Form Factor: Check the form factor of RAM modules to guarantee proper installation.
  • Power Supply Capacity: Confirm that your power supply can support the CPU's power requirements for optimal performance.
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CPU generation and family

Processor nomenclature, family, group and segment.

Name: Intel Core i5-1230U   Segment: Mobile
CPU group: Intel Core i 1200P/1200U
Family: Intel Core i5   Generation: 12
Predecessor: --   Successor: --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

Characteristics affecting directly the performance of the processor. Operating frequency and frequency in turbo mode, overclocking, hypertrading number of cores and threads. The more the better.

Frequency: 1.00 GHz   CPU Cores: 10
Turbo (1 Core): 4.40 GHz   CPU Threads: 12
Hyperthreading: Yes   Overclocking: No
Turbo (10 Cores): 2.20 GHz   Core architecture: hybrid (big.LITTLE)
A core: 2x Golden Cove   B core: 8x Gracemont
C core: --  

Internal Graphics

The graphics chip allows the processor to perform complex calculation and display tasks. The more memory and the higher the clock frequency, the better. 

GPU name: Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake)
GPU frequency: 0.25 GHz   GPU (Turbo): 0.90 GHz
Generation: 13   DirectX Version: 12.1
Execution units: 80   Shader: 640
Max. displays: 4   Technology: 10 nm
Release date: Q1/2022   Max. GPU Memory: 64 GB

Hardware codec support

Technical information that will be of interest to specialists and does not affect the performance of the processor.

h264: Decode / Encode
JPEG: Decode / Encode
VP8: Decode
VP9: Decode / Encode
VC-1: Decode
AVC: Decode / Encode
h265 / HEVC (8 bit): Decode / Encode
h265 / HEVC (10 bit): Decode / Encode
AV1: Decode

Memory & PCIe

Memory type: DDR4-3200 DDR5-4800 LPDDR4X-4266 LPDDR5-5200   Max. Memory: 64 GB
ECC: No   Memory channels: 2
PCIe version: 4.0   PCIe lanes: 28

Encryption

Data encryption standards supported by CPUs

AES-NI: Yes  

Thermal Management

TDP is the maximum amount of heat generated by the processor. It is used when selecting a cooling system. The higher the TDP, the more heat the cooling system will have to dissipate.

Tjunction max.: 100 °C   TDP up: --
TDP down: --   TDP (PL1): 9 W
TDP (PL2): 29 W  

Technical details

Key processor parameters. Pay attention to the manufacturing process technology (measured in nanometers), second and third level cache (L2, L3), socket.

L3-Cache: 12.00 MB   Technology: 10 nm
Architecture: Alder Lake U   Virtualization: VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Socket: BGA 1744   Release date: Q1/2022
Instruction set (ISA): x86-64 (64 bit)   L2-Cache: 6.50 MB
Part Number: --
ISA extensions: SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2

Devices using this processor

Devices that can use this type of processor, desktop or laptop.

Used in: Unknown
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