Core i5-7360U vs Pentium Gold G5500

Core i5-7360U

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2017

Pentium Gold G5500

2 Cores4 Thrd54 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-7360U

2 / 4

3,823

0.0%

3,846

+0.6%

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. The Core i5-7360U is positioned at rank #313 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 i5-7360U

#96

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

97%

#301

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

460%

#302

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

454%

#303

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

417%

#304

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

415%

#305

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

411%

#307

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

397%

#308

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

380%

#309

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

380%

#310

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

370%

#313

Core i5-7360U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Pentium Gold G5500 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-7360U in both compute-intensive tasks (0.6% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-7360U	Pentium Gold G5500
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-7360U	Pentium Gold G5500
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 i5-7360U Benchmark Check

Pentium Gold G5500 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-7360U and Pentium Gold G5500

Core i5-7360U

The Core i5-7360U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 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: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,823 points. Launch price was $304.

Pentium Gold G5500

The Pentium Gold G5500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,846 points. Launch price was $75.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-7360U and Pentium Gold G5500 share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-7360U versus 3.8 GHz on the Pentium Gold G5500 — a 5.4% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold G5500 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i5-7360U uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium Gold G5500 uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-7360U scores 3,823 against the Pentium Gold G5500's 3,846 — a 0.6% lead for the Pentium Gold G5500. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Core i5-7360U vs 4 MB (total) on the Pentium Gold G5500.

Feature	Core i5-7360U	Pentium Gold G5500
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz	3.8 GHz+6%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	3.8 GHz+65%
L3 Cache	4 MB	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB+100%	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)	Coffee Lake (2017−2019)
PassMark	3,823	3,846
Geekbench 6 Single	1,112	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	2,096	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-7360U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Gold G5500 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-7360U	Pentium Gold G5500
Socket	BGA1356	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2133	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	12	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-7360U) / not specified (Pentium Gold G5500). The Core i5-7360U includes integrated graphics (Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640), while the Pentium Gold G5500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-7360U targets Ultrabook.