Core i5-6360U vs PRO A12-9800E

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-6360U

2 / 4

3,112

0.0%

3,128

+0.5%

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 PRO A12-9800E is on rank 343, so the PRO A12-9800E 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 PRO A12-9800E

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

4983%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

4708%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

3418%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

1030%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

816%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

714%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

409%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

403%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

367%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

367%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

363%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

353%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

348%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

347%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

344%

#308

Core i9-11900F

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $358.87

98%

#309

Core i9-9900T

MSRP: $423|Avg: $215

98%

#310

Core i5-9500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $132

98%

#311

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

96%

#312

Core i9-10940X

MSRP: $784|Avg: $460

96%

#313

Core i9-10920X

MSRP: $689|Avg: $430

96%

#314

Core i7-10700

MSRP: $365|Avg: $268

96%

#315

Core i5-9600K

MSRP: $263|Avg: $178

96%

#316

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1400

95%

#343

PRO A12-9800E

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#344

Athlon X4 950

MSRP: $58|Avg: $15

99%

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 PRO A12-9800E (2017) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR4-2400, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-6360U	PRO A12-9800E
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-6360U (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-6360U	PRO A12-9800E
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 PRO A12-9800E

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.

PRO A12-9800E

The PRO A12-9800E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,128 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-6360U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the PRO A12-9800E offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the PRO A12-9800E has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Core i5-6360U versus 3.8 GHz on the PRO A12-9800E — a 20.3% clock advantage for the PRO A12-9800E (base: 2 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Core i5-6360U uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the PRO A12-9800E uses Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-6360U scores 3,112 against the PRO A12-9800E's 3,128 — a 0.5% lead for the PRO A12-9800E.

Feature	Core i5-6360U	PRO A12-9800E
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz	3.8 GHz+23%
Base Clock	2 GHz	3.1 GHz+55%
L3 Cache	4 MB	—
L2 Cache	512 kB	2048 kB+300%
Process	14 nm-50%	28 nm
Architecture	Skylake (2015−2016)	Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)
PassMark	3,112	3,128

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-6360U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the PRO A12-9800E uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.