Core i7-1280P vs Xeon E7-4830

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1280P

#158

Core i9-13900H

MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A

107%

#161

Core Ultra 7 268V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

105%

#162

Core Ultra 7 256V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $350

105%

#167

Core Ultra 7 258V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

101%

#169

Core i7-1280P

MSRP: $482|Avg: $482

100%

#173

Core Ultra 5 238V

MSRP: $454|Avg: $454

97%

#176

Core i9-13900HK

MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A

94%

#178

Core i7-1360P

MSRP: $480|Avg: $280

93%

#179

Core i7-1260P

MSRP: $432|Avg: $432

92%

#184

Core Ultra 7 266V

MSRP: $520|Avg: $520

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-4830

#64

EPYC 4344P

MSRP: $329|Avg: $314

134%

#65

EPYC 4364P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $334

128%

#66

EPYC 4585PX

MSRP: $699|Avg: $826

126%

#67

EPYC 4545P

MSRP: $549|Avg: $595

124%

#71

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

MSRP: $400|Avg: $343

109%

#73

EPYC 4484PX

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

106%

#79

Xeon E7-4830

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#86

Xeon Platinum 8260

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i7-1280P (2022) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR4, DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-1280P	Xeon E7-4830
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($482)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-P (2022) / Intel 7 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EX (2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E7-4830 (2011) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3-800, DDR3-978, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, Speed-1066, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-1280P	Xeon E7-4830
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($482)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i7-1280P Benchmark Check

Xeon E7-4830 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-1280P and Xeon E7-4830

Core i7-1280P

The Core i7-1280P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-P (2022) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 20,043 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon E7-4830

The Xeon E7-4830 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 April 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EX (2011) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.13 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1567. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-978, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, Speed-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 19,981 points. Launch price was $2,059.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-1280P packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Xeon E7-4830 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-1280P has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-1280P versus 2.4 GHz on the Xeon E7-4830 — a 66.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-1280P (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.13 GHz). The Core i7-1280P uses the Alder Lake-P (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon E7-4830 uses Westmere-EX (2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-1280P scores 20,043 against the Xeon E7-4830's 19,981 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i7-1280P. Both processors carry 24 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i7-1280P	Xeon E7-4830
Cores / Threads	14 / 20+75%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz+100%	2.4 GHz
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	2.13 GHz+18%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)	24 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+400%	256 kB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-78%	32 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-P (2022)	Westmere-EX (2011)
PassMark	20,043	19,981
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,696
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	10,382

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-1280P uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E7-4830 uses LGA1567 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-1280P	Xeon E7-4830
Socket	FCBGA1744	LGA1567
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	2048 GB
RAM Channels	—	4
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	0