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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-1260P vs Core i7-1280P

The Core i7-1260P is slightly slower than the Core i7-1280P on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 5% faster on average across 100+ games

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Counter-Strike 22023

Core i7-1260P

632FPS

Core i7-1280P

649FPS

Dota 22013

Core i7-1260P

228FPS

Core i7-1280P

236FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i7-1260P

214FPS

Core i7-1280P

216FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i7-1260P

297FPS

Core i7-1280P

312FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-1260P

667FPS

Core i7-1280P

682FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i7-1260P

237FPS

Core i7-1280P

240FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i7-1260P

698FPS

Core i7-1280P

715FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i7-1260P

332FPS

Core i7-1280P

332FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i7-1260P

53%

Core i7-1280P

57%

Core i7-1280P ranks 4 points higher.

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Core i7-1260P

Core i7-1280P

Core i7-1280P has 2 more cores.

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Core i7-1260P

Core i7-1280P

Core i7-1280P has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-1260P

18 MB

Core i7-1280P

24 MB

Core i7-1280P has 6 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-1260P

2.1 GHz

Core i7-1280P

1.8 GHz

Core i7-1260P has a 17% higher base clock.

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Core i7-1260P

4.7 GHz

Core i7-1280P

4.8 GHz

Core i7-1280P boosts 2% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i7-1260P

28W

Core i7-1280P

28W

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Core i7-1260P

Core i7-1280P

Core i7-1260PCore i7-1280P

Intel BGA 1744

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Intel BGA 1744

Alder Lake-P

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Alder Lake-P

Mobile

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Mobile

Iris Xe 96EU

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Iris Xe 96EU

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

RAMhelp

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-1260P or Core i7-1280P?expand_more

The Core i7-1280P. It's 8% faster than the Core i7-1260P on average across 100+ games, scoring 57/100 vs 53/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i7-1280P than Core i7-1260P?expand_more

8% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i7-1260P or Core i7-1280P?expand_more

The Core i7-1280P is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i7-1280P worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 57/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-1260P and Core i7-1280P?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-1260P scores 53/100, Core i7-1280P scores 57/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-1260P or Core i7-1280P bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i7-1260P or Core i7-1280P?expand_more

The Core i7-1280P is the stronger pick at 57/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.