AMD Ryzen 3 7335U vs Intel Core i7-1260P Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark database shows a decisive overall winner in this pairing. The Intel Core i7-1260P takes 16 of 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, while the AMD Ryzen 3 7335U manages a single victory. The average benchmark scores are close, with the Intel part at 17007 and the AMD part at 16827, a difference of roughly 1.1 percent. Both processors sit at the 70th percentile among all CPUs tracked in the database, meaning they occupy a similar tier of overall performance.

The AMD Ryzen 3 7335U wins only in Cinebench R23 multi-core, scoring 10703 against the Intel's 9711, a 9.3 percent advantage. That one result, however, does not overturn the broader pattern. The Intel Core i7-1260P leads by substantial margins in most compute-heavy workloads, often by 30 percent or more. For users who need consistent multi-threaded throughput across a range of applications, the Intel part is the better choice. For those running long, sustained rendering tasks that scale well in Cinebench R23, the AMD chip offers a specific edge. The data does not support a general recommendation for the Ryzen 3 7335U outside that narrow scenario.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-1260P dominates in nearly every measured category. Its biggest advantages appear in floating-point math, prime number finding, and physics simulation. In PassMark floating-point math, the Intel scores 42417 against the AMD's 24298, a 74.6 percent lead. In PassMark find prime numbers, the Intel scores 63 versus 36, a 75 percent advantage. PassMark physics shows a 68.8 percent gap, with 1092 against 647. These results indicate the Intel part handles mathematically intensive, single-threaded operations with far greater efficiency.

The Intel chip also wins decisively in integer math, scoring 62316 against 42493, a 46.7 percent lead. Data compression follows at 182968 versus 146309, a 25.1 percent edge. Data encryption shows a 20.4 percent advantage, with 11238 against 9335. Multi-threaded PassMark performance favors Intel by 33.2 percent, with scores of 16775 and 12592. Random string sorting goes to Intel by 34 percent, at 20586 versus 15361.

The AMD Ryzen 3 7335U claims only Cinebench R23 multi-core. Its 10703 score beats the Intel's 9711 by 9.3 percent. This is a meaningful result for workloads that mirror that specific benchmark, but it does not extend to other Cinebench versions. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, Intel wins 5874 to 4495, a 30.7 percent margin. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, Intel wins 1626 to 1078, a 50.8 percent margin. The AMD advantage appears isolated to the R23 test methodology.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The Intel Core i7-1260P uses Alder Lake architecture on a 10 nm process from Intel's own foundry. It packs 12 cores and 16 threads, combining performance and efficiency cores. The AMD Ryzen 3 7335U uses Zen 3+ architecture on a 6 nm process from TSMC. It offers 4 cores and 8 threads, a much simpler configuration.

Cache hierarchies diverge sharply. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. Intel's larger L3 cache, more than double the AMD's, helps explain its consistent lead in data-heavy workloads like compression and random string sorting.

Clock speeds tell a different story. The AMD chip has a higher base clock at 3.00 GHz versus the Intel's 2.10 GHz. The Intel chip has a higher boost clock at 4.70 GHz versus the AMD's 4.30 GHz. Both carry a TDP of 28 watts. The AMD part supports ECC memory, which the Intel does not. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD part supports only DDR5. The AMD chip has a rated memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, a figure not listed for the Intel part.

Process nodes differ by 4 nm, with AMD at 6 nm and Intel at 10 nm. Die sizes are close, with Intel at 217 mm² and AMD at 208 mm². Both use PCIe Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes. The Intel part integrates Iris Xe graphics with 96 execution units, while the AMD part integrates Radeon 660M graphics. The Intel part launched on 2022-02-22, while the AMD part launched on 2023-01-03.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-1260P has 12 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen 3 7335U has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 3 7335U beat the Intel Core i7-1260P in any benchmark?

A: Yes, in Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD scores 10703 against the Intel's 9711, a 9.3 percent advantage. That is the only test out of 17 head-to-head comparisons where AMD wins.

Q: How large is the cache difference between these two chips?

A: The Intel part has 18 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD part has 8 MB of shared L3. The Intel part also has larger L1 and L2 caches per core.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: Only the AMD Ryzen 3 7335U supports ECC memory. The Intel Core i7-1260P does not list ECC support.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core i7-1260P supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The AMD Ryzen 3 7335U supports DDR5 memory only.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Intel Core i7-1260P has an average benchmark score of 17007, while the AMD Ryzen 3 7335U has an average of 16827. Both sit at the 70th percentile among all CPUs.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest win for the Intel Core i7-1260P comes in PassMark find prime numbers, where it scores 63 against the AMD's 36, a 75 percent advantage. This test emphasizes raw integer throughput on a single thread, and the Intel's higher boost clock of 4.70 GHz likely contributes to this result. Floating-point math shows a nearly identical margin, with Intel at 42417 and AMD at 24298, a 74.6 percent lead. These two results establish the Intel part as clearly superior for mathematical computation.

PassMark physics follows at 68.8 percent, with Intel scoring 1092 and AMD scoring 647. Integer math shows a 46.7 percent gap, with 62316 versus 42493. Random string sorting favors Intel by 34 percent, at 20586 versus 15361. PassMark multi-thread shows a 33.2 percent lead, with 16775 versus 12592. Data compression gives Intel a 25.1 percent edge, at 182968 versus 146309. Data encryption shows a 20.4 percent advantage, with 11238 versus 9335.

In Cinebench tests, the Intel part wins three of four comparisons. Cinebench R15 single-core shows a 59.9 percent lead, with 243 versus 152. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a 50.8 percent lead, with 1626 versus 1078. Cinebench R20 single-core shows a 30.8 percent lead, with 829 versus 634. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows a 30.7 percent lead, with 5874 versus 4495. The sole AMD win comes in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the AMD scores 10703 against the Intel's 9711, a 9.3 percent margin.

Single-threaded PassMark tests show the smallest Intel advantage. The Intel scores 3250 against the AMD's 3053, a 6.5 percent lead. PassMark extended instructions show a 1.7 percent edge, with 10493 versus 10314, the closest result in the entire comparison. These narrow margins suggest that for lightly threaded, instruction-heavy workloads, the two processors perform nearly identically. The wide gaps appear in tests that stress cache capacity or high-frequency single-core execution.

Specification Differences

The core counts differ substantially. The Intel Core i7-1260P has 12 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 7335U has 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks favor AMD at 3.00 GHz versus 2.10 GHz. Boost clocks favor Intel at 4.70 GHz versus 4.30 GHz. Both have a TDP of 28 watts.

Cache configurations differ at every level. Intel uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3. AMD uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. The process node differs, with Intel at 10 nm and AMD at 6 nm. Intel uses its own foundry, while AMD uses TSMC.

Memory support differs in both type and features. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5, while AMD supports DDR5 only. Intel does not support ECC memory, while AMD does. AMD lists a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, a figure not provided for Intel. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

The socket and package differ. Intel uses BGA 1744, while AMD uses Socket FP7. The integrated graphics differ, with Intel using Iris Xe 96EU and AMD using Radeon 660M. The architectures differ, with Intel on Alder Lake and AMD on Zen 3+. The codenames differ, with Intel using Alder Lake-P and AMD using Rembrandt-R. Release dates differ, with Intel launching on 2022-02-22 and AMD launching on 2023-01-03. Both processors remain active in production and neither has an unlocked multiplier.