i3-1305U vs i7-1280P

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-1280P
2022
14 cores / 20 threads, 28 Watt
12.78
+131%
Core i3-1305U
2023
5 cores / 6 threads, 15 Watt
5.54

Core i7-1280P outperforms Core i3-1305U by a whopping 131% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-1280P and Core i3-1305U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking6041158
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Alder Lake-PIntel Raptor Lake-U
Power efficiency43.2034.95
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-P (2022)Raptor Lake-U (2023)
Release date23 February 2022 (2 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$309

Detailed specifications

Core i7-1280P and Core i3-1305U basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)5 (Penta-Core)
Threads206
Base clock speed1.8 GHz1.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz4.5 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB (shared)10 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size217 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-1280P and Core i3-1305U compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1744FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)28 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-1280P and Core i3-1305U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i7-1280P and Core i3-1305U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-1280P and Core i3-1305U are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-1280P and Core i3-1305U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267
Maximum memory size64 GB96 GB
Max memory channels22

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligibleIntel UHD Graphics for 13th Gen Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video++
Graphics max frequency1.45 GHz1.25 GHz
Execution Units9664

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-1280P and Core i3-1305U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-1280P and Core i3-1305U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hz4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-1280P and Core i3-1305U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.112.1
OpenGL4.64.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-1280P and Core i3-1305U.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes208

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-1280P 12.78
+131%
i3-1305U 5.54

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-1280P 20304
+131%
i3-1305U 8802

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 12.78 5.54
Recency 23 February 2022 4 January 2023
Physical cores 14 5
Threads 20 6
Power consumption (TDP) 28 Watt 15 Watt

i7-1280P has a 130.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 180% more physical cores and 233.3% more threads.

i3-1305U, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 10 months, and 86.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-1280P is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-1305U in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-1280P and Core i3-1305U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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