Core i5-6360U vs A10-5757M

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-6360U

2 / 4

3,112

+0.9%

3,084

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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.

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. The Core i5-6360U is positioned at rank 571 and the A10-5757M is on rank 1072, so the Core i5-6360U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 i5-6360U

#178

Core i7-1360P

MSRP: $480|Avg: $280

99%

#179

Core i7-1260P

MSRP: $432|Avg: $432

99%

#559

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

754%

#560

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

743%

#561

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

682%

#562

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

679%

#563

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

673%

#565

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

650%

#566

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

623%

#567

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

622%

#568

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

605%

#571

Core i5-6360U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#572

A10-9600P

MSRP: $128|Avg: $50

100%

#583

Processor N100

MSRP: $128|Avg: $100

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A10-5757M

#1060

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2854%

#1061

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2812%

#1062

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2582%

#1063

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2570%

#1064

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2546%

#1066

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2459%

#1067

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2358%

#1068

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2354%

#1069

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2291%

#1072

A10-5757M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1073

A8 Pro-7150B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

100%

#1074

A9-9420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

100%

#1076

Celeron B730

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

99%

#1078

A9-9425

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

98%

#1080

Core i5-4402E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $100

98%

#1081

A6-7000

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

97%

#1083

Core i5-2520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

97%

#1084

Core i7-2710QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $40

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The A10-5757M leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i5-6360U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.9% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i5-6360U	A10-5757M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-6360U	A10-5757M
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 i5-6360U Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-6360U and A10-5757M

Core i5-6360U

The Core i5-6360U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,112 points. Launch price was $304.

A10-5757M

The A10-5757M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FP2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,084 points. Launch price was $130.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-6360U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A10-5757M offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-5757M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Core i5-6360U versus 3.5 GHz on the A10-5757M — a 12.1% clock advantage for the A10-5757M (base: 2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i5-6360U uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the A10-5757M uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-6360U scores 3,112 against the A10-5757M's 3,084 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i5-6360U. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Core i5-6360U vs 0 kB on the A10-5757M.

Feature	Core i5-6360U	A10-5757M
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz	3.5 GHz+13%
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.5 GHz+25%
L3 Cache	4 MB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	1 MB (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm-56%	32 nm
Architecture	Skylake (2015−2016)	Richland (2013−2014)
PassMark	3,112	3,084

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-6360U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A10-5757M uses FP2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-6360U	A10-5757M
Socket	BGA1356	FP2
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	32
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i5-6360U) / true (A10-5757M). The A10-5757M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8650G), while the Core i5-6360U requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A10-5757M rivals Core i3-3110M.