CPU
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Xeon Platinum 8256
Core i7-1260P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8256
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1260P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8256 | Core i7-1260P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($432) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake-SP (2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-P (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8256 | Core i7-1260P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($432) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Platinum 8256 and Core i7-1260P
Xeon Platinum 8256
The Xeon Platinum 8256 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2018 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake-SP (2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 16,787 points. Launch price was $7,007.
Core i7-1260P
The Core i7-1260P 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 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 18 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: 16,592 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8256 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i7-1260P offers 12 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-1260P has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8256 versus 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-1260P — a 18.6% clock advantage for the Core i7-1260P (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8256 uses the Cascade Lake-SP (2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-1260P uses Alder Lake-P (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8256 scores 16,787 against the Core i7-1260P's 16,592 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8256. L3 cache: 16.5 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8256 vs 18 MB (total) on the Core i7-1260P.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8256 | Core i7-1260P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 12 / 16+200% |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.7 GHz+21% |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+81% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16.5 MB (total) | 18 MB (total)+9% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake-SP (2018) | Alder Lake-P (2022) |
| PassMark | 16,787+1% | 16,592 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,424 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 9,532 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8256 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-1260P uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8256 | Core i7-1260P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | FCBGA1744 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon Platinum 8256) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-1260P). The Core i7-1260P includes integrated graphics (Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96EU), while the Xeon Platinum 8256 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-1260P targets High Performance Laptop.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8256 | Core i7-1260P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96EU |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | High Performance Laptop |
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