Intel Core i5-1240P

The Intel Core i5-1240P is a 12-core, 16-thread mobile processor from Intel’s Alder Lake-P family, built on a 10 nm process. It uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket, supports DDR4 and DDR5 through a dual-channel memory bus, and includes Iris Xe 80EU integrated graphics. With a TDP of 28W, it is positioned for portable systems. Its average benchmark score is 4056, placing it at the 60th percentile of all CPUs in the database.

Single-Thread vs Multi-Thread Behavior

The benchmark data exposes a distinct split between lightly threaded and fully threaded performance. In Cinebench R23, the processor scores 1979 in single-core and 14023 in multi-core. The Cinebench R20 figures follow the same shape: 831 single-core and 5889 multi-core. In Cinebench R15, the results are 199 single-core and 1413 multi-core. In every case, the multi-core result is far larger, which is consistent with a design that has 12 cores and 16 threads available to the scheduler.

The single-core scores are not merely tokens. A Cinebench R23 single-core result of 1979 indicates that a single thread can draw on a high boost clock, and the listed boost clock of 4.40 gives a plausible reason for that responsiveness. The base clock of 1700.00 anchors the other end of the range, allowing the processor to drop low when the load is light. This kind of spread suggests real-world workloads that depend on one or two threads will feel responsive, while workloads that can fill all 16 threads will see a much larger throughput number.

The cache layout also matters for this split. Each core has 80 KB of L1 cache and 1.25 MB of L2 cache, while the processor shares 12 MB of L3 cache. The shared L3 pool is important once multiple cores are active, because it gives the 16 threads a common place to exchange data. The combination of high single-core scores and strong multi-core scaling makes the processor suitable for mixed usage patterns: short serial bursts and longer parallel bursts both have dedicated resources.

Power and Thermals

The TDP of 28W defines the cooling class. This is a mobile market segment part, and a 28W envelope is compatible with compact mobile cooling solutions rather than large open-air coolers. The processor is built on Intel’s 10 nm process, and the die size is 217 mm². Those physical details shape how the 28W envelope is used. A wide clock range from 1700.00 base to 4.40 boost indicates a design that can idle efficiently and then raise frequency when thermal headroom is available.

Because the socket is Intel BGA 1744, the thermal solution is tied to the board that the processor is mounted on. There is no socket in the traditional sense, so users cannot swap in an aftermarket cooler designed for a desktop CPU. The chip’s power budget is modest enough that a compact heatsink and fan combination can handle it, but the benchmark data does not include a sustained power draw measurement, so exact thermal behavior cannot be read directly from the scores. The integrated Iris Xe 80EU graphics adds another source of heat inside the same package, but the stated TDP remains the design limit for the CPU.

The multiplier is not unlocked, so conventional overclocking is not part of the feature set. This limits the thermal tuning options. Users cannot raise the multiplier to push clocks higher; the 28W class and locked multiplier point to a system where power efficiency matters more than maximum overclocking headroom. The production status is Active, meaning the part remains in the current lineup and is not a legacy product.

Benchmark Performance

The overall benchmark position is established by an average score of 4056 and a 60th percentile rank among all CPUs. The nearest rivals in the database are close, which makes the relative deltas useful. The Intel Core i5-12400T has an average score of 4058 and a deltaPct of 0, meaning the i5-1240P is effectively tied with it. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X has an average score of 4063, giving the i5-1240P a deltaPct of -0.2, so it trails by a very slim margin. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G has an average score of 4010, and the i5-1240P is 1.1% ahead. The Intel Core i9-9900 has an average score of 4007, and the i5-1240P is 1.2% ahead.

Within the Cinebench family, the raw scores are R23 multi-core 14023, R23 single-core 1979, R20 multi-core 5889, R20 single-core 831, R15 multi-core 1413, and R15 single-core 199. These are different benchmark revisions, so they should not be compared against one another as if they were the same scale. What they show together is a consistent pattern: the chip produces competitive single-core results and substantially larger multi-core results. The 1.1% and 1.2% leads over the nearest rivals are not large, but they are positive deltas. The 0% delta against the Core i5-12400T and the -0.2% delta against the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X put the i5-1240P in a tight cluster where small percentage swings decide the order.

The benchmark database does not include a dedicated gaming test. That means the processor’s gaming position can only be inferred from general-purpose CPU scores and from the presence of Iris Xe 80EU integrated graphics. The average score of 4056 places it in the middle of the database, not at the top, but also not far from several older and newer rivals.

FAQ

Q: What socket does the Intel Core i5-1240P use?

A: It uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket. The market segment is Mobile, so this is a mobile board form factor.

Q: What memory types does it support?

A: It supports DDR4 and DDR5 through a dual-channel memory bus. ECC memory support is marked false.

Q: Does it have integrated graphics?

A: Yes. The integrated graphics is Iris Xe 80EU.

Q: Is the multiplier unlocked for overclocking?

A: No. The multiplier unlocked field is false.

Q: What is the release date and production status?

A: The release date is 2022-02-22, and the production status is Active.

Q: How much cache does it have?

A: It has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

How It Compares

Against the Intel Core i5-12400T, the i5-1240P is statistically even. The Core i5-12400T has an average score of 4058 and a deltaPct of 0, so the database records no percentage separation. In aggregate performance, the two chips land in the same place.

Against the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X, the i5-1240P is 0.2% behind. The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X has an average score of 4063. This is an extremely small margin, and in practice the two would be difficult to separate outside a controlled benchmark run.

Against the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G, the i5-1240P is 1.1% ahead. The Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G has an average score of 4010, while the i5-1240P has 4056. The lead is small but consistent with a positive deltaPct.

Against the Intel Core i9-9900, the i5-1240P is 1.2% ahead. The Core i9-9900 has an average score of 4007. The i5-1240P’s average score of 4056 gives it a measurable edge in this database comparison.

Platform and Compatibility

The platform is defined by the Intel BGA 1744 socket. The market segment is Mobile, so the physical platform is a mobile board rather than a desktop socket. Memory support covers DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, with ECC memory not supported. The processor provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes, listed as CPU only. Integrated graphics are supplied by Iris Xe 80EU.

The architecture is Alder Lake, with the codename Alder Lake-P. The process node is 10 nm, and the foundry is Intel. The cache hierarchy consists of 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The die size is 217 mm². The multiplier is not unlocked, so user-controlled overclocking is not part of the supported feature set.

Upgrade considerations are shaped by the BGA form factor. Because the socket is Intel BGA 1744 and the part is mobile, the upgrade path remains within the same mobile board platform. The production status is Active, so this is not a discontinued part. The part number is SRLD9, and the release date is 2022-02-22.

Who Should Consider It

The benchmark profile points to a processor for portable systems that need a balance between responsive single-thread work and capable multi-thread throughput. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1979 and R20 single-core score of 831 indicate strong behavior for lightly threaded tasks such as office productivity, where each action tends to depend on one or two cores. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14023 and R20 multi-core score of 5889 show that the processor can spread work across all 16 threads, which helps threaded creation workloads such as rendering or video encoding.

The 28W TDP and mobile socket mean this is not a part for a custom desktop tower. It belongs in a compact mobile chassis where power and thermals are constrained. The integrated Iris Xe 80EU provides a display output and graphics path without requiring a separate GPU, although the database does not include a GPU benchmark, so gaming frame rates cannot be measured here. The 60th percentile placement and average score of 4056 give it a mid-pack overall position.

For users comparing it to the nearest rivals, the margins are small: a 0% delta with the Core i5-12400T, a 0.2% gap to the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X, a 1.1% lead over the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G, and a 1.2% lead over the Core i9-9900. Those numbers suggest that the CPU choice matters less than the surrounding platform. The DDR4/DDR5 support, PCIe Gen 4 connectivity, and Intel BGA 1744 mobile form factor are the features that will determine whether this processor is the right fit for a given system.