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 3 laptops from $979, at an average price of $1202.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H is 53% faster and its entry price is $350 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 101 of 271 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 3 laptops from $979, at an average price of $1202.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H is 53% faster and its entry price is $350 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

Performance summary

#101 of 271
Relative performance 32.0%
Laptops 3
Price from $979
Average price $1202

Recommended alternatives

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

Our pick Intel Core Ultra 7 255H 49.0% From $629 AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 48.5% From $1339 Intel Core Ultra 9 185H 46.3% From $1000 AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS 45.3% From $763 AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS 45.3% From $1184

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