Intel Core i7-1280P
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Mid-range

The Intel Core i7-1280P is a mid-range processor. It is a mid-power chip (28 W): enough for real work without the weight or the noise of a gaming laptop. It came out in 2022.

It is currently fitted in 2 laptops from €1621, at an average price of €1958.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 is 83% faster and its entry price is €23 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Intel Core i7-1280P a good processor?

The Intel Core i7-1280P is a mid-range processor. It is a mid-power chip (28 W): enough for real work without the weight or the noise of a gaming laptop. It ranks 113 of 262 and delivers 32.0% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What does the P mean in Intel processors?

The P marks Intel's mid line: 28 W, the usual balance in a work laptop.

What year is the Intel Core i7-1280P from?

Intel Core i7-1280P came out in 2022.

What is the AMD equivalent of Intel Core i7-1280P?

The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen 7 7735U.

How much does a laptop with the Intel Core i7-1280P cost?

It is currently fitted in 2 laptops from €1621, at an average price of €1958.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 is 83% faster and its entry price is €23 lower.

Specs

Model i7-1280P
Manufacturer Intel
Technology 12th Gen Intel
Family Intel® Core™ i7
Motherboard chipset Intel SoC
Boost frequency 4,8 GHz
Cores 14
Threads 20
Frequency 3,6 GHz
Cache 24 MB
Codename Alder Lake
Configurable TDP-down 20 W
Cache type Smart Cache
Generation 12th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Base power 28 W
Maximum turbo power 64 W
Efficient-core boost frequency 3,6 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency 3,6 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency 4,8 GHz
Performance cores 6
Efficient cores 8

Performance summary

#113 of 262
Relative performance 32.0%
Laptops 2
Price from €1621
Average price €1958

Recommended alternatives

More powerful, also mid-power, with a similar starting price

Our pick AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 58.8% From €1598 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H 56.8% From €1793 AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 55.9% From €1936 Intel Core Ultra 9 285H 54.6% From €2122 Intel Core Ultra 7 265H 54.4% From €2283

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