Core i7-1280P vs Ryzen 5 PRO 220

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i7-1280P

2022

Why buy it

✅+0.8% higher PassMark.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $482 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 PRO 220 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌366.7% higher power demand at 28W vs 6W.

Ryzen 5 PRO 220

2025

Why buy it

✅Draws 6W instead of 28W, a 22W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (19,889 vs 20,043).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 24 MB).

Core i7-1280P

2022

Ryzen 5 PRO 220

2025

Why buy it

✅+0.8% higher PassMark.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 6W instead of 28W, a 22W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $482 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 PRO 220 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌366.7% higher power demand at 28W vs 6W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (19,889 vs 20,043).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 24 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 PRO 220 better than Core i7-1280P?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 5 PRO 220 is ahead with a 0.3% average FPS lead across 45 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-1280P pulls ahead with 0.8% better PassMark. Core i7-1280P also has the bigger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-1280P is the better fit. You are getting 0.8% better PassMark, backed by 14 cores and 20 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 5 PRO 220 is the smarter buy by a wide margin for any fresh desktop build. Ryzen 5 PRO 220 is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $482 MSRP, and it gives you a 0.3% average FPS lead across 45 shared CPU game tests in our data. Core i7-1280P only looks good on raw value math because it is a cheap legacy laptop CPU, not because it is a serious desktop gaming option. It simply cannot keep up with modern games, especially when the gap is already 0.3% in the shared gaming data.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 5 PRO 220 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2022). That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

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

Ryzen 5 PRO 220 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-1280P	Ryzen 5 PRO 220
1080p
low	267 FPS	259 FPS
medium	257 FPS	237 FPS
high	213 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	183 FPS	171 FPS
1440p
low	229 FPS	229 FPS
medium	197 FPS	191 FPS
high	159 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	159 FPS	159 FPS
medium	136 FPS	134 FPS
high	106 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	92 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-1280P	Ryzen 5 PRO 220
1080p
low	320 FPS	386 FPS
medium	272 FPS	320 FPS
high	230 FPS	284 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	248 FPS
1440p
low	265 FPS	324 FPS
medium	234 FPS	280 FPS
high	203 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	177 FPS	218 FPS
4K
low	164 FPS	243 FPS
medium	146 FPS	214 FPS
high	138 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	169 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-1280P	Ryzen 5 PRO 220
1080p
low	501 FPS	497 FPS
medium	501 FPS	497 FPS
high	501 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	462 FPS	497 FPS
1440p
low	501 FPS	497 FPS
medium	501 FPS	497 FPS
high	485 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	416 FPS	430 FPS
4K
low	498 FPS	484 FPS
medium	416 FPS	425 FPS
high	373 FPS	362 FPS
ultra	314 FPS	299 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-1280P	Ryzen 5 PRO 220
1080p
low	501 FPS	497 FPS
medium	501 FPS	497 FPS
high	501 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	501 FPS	497 FPS
1440p
low	501 FPS	497 FPS
medium	501 FPS	497 FPS
high	501 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	488 FPS	497 FPS
4K
low	501 FPS	497 FPS
medium	469 FPS	497 FPS
high	415 FPS	441 FPS
ultra	361 FPS	377 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-1280P and Ryzen 5 PRO 220

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.

Ryzen 5 PRO 220

The Ryzen 5 PRO 220 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP7r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 19,889 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-1280P packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-1280P has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-1280P versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 — a 2.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 (base: 1.8 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i7-1280P uses the Alder Lake-P (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 uses Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-1280P scores 20,043 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 220's 19,889 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i7-1280P. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-1280P vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 220.

Feature	Core i7-1280P	Ryzen 5 PRO 220
Cores / Threads	14 / 20+133%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz	4.9 GHz+2%
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	3.2 GHz+78%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)+50%	16 MB
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	6 MB+380%
Process	Intel 7 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Alder Lake-P (2022)	Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025)
PassMark	20,043	19,889

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-1280P uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 uses FP7/FP7r2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.