Core i7-1360P vs Ryzen 5 3600
Core i7-1360P
Ryzen 5 3600
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 Core i7-1360P
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 3600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-1360P | Ryzen 5 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($280) | ✅ More affordable ($80) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-P (2023) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Matisse (2019−2020) / 7 nm, 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-1360P | Ryzen 5 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+234%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($280) | ✅ More affordable ($80) |
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 Core i7-1360P and Ryzen 5 3600
Core i7-1360P
The Core i7-1360P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-P (2023) architecture. It features 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 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: 18,519 points. Launch price was $480.
Ryzen 5 3600
The Ryzen 5 3600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 17,685 points. Launch price was $199.
Processing Power
The Core i7-1360P packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 3600 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-1360P has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core i7-1360P versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3600 — a 17.4% clock advantage for the Core i7-1360P (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i7-1360P uses the Raptor Lake-P (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 3600 uses Matisse (2019−2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-1360P scores 18,519 against the Ryzen 5 3600's 17,685 — a 4.6% lead for the Core i7-1360P. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i7-1360P vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 3600.
| Feature | Core i7-1360P | Ryzen 5 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 16+100% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+19% | 4.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.6 GHz+64% |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB (total) | 32 MB (total)+78% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+300% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 7 nm, 12 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-P (2023) | Matisse (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 18,519+5% | 17,685 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 9,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,295 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,898 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-1360P uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 3600 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-1360P | Ryzen 5 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 24 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-1360P) / Yes (Ryzen 5 3600). Primary use case: Ryzen 5 3600 targets Gaming/Budget Workstation. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 3600 rivals Core i5-10400.
| Feature | Core i7-1360P | Ryzen 5 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | Yes |
| Target Use | — | Gaming/Budget Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Core i7-1360P launched at $480 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 3600 debuted at $199. At current prices ($280 vs $80), the Ryzen 5 3600 is $200 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-1360P delivers 66.1 pts/$ vs 221.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 3600 — making the Ryzen 5 3600 the 107.9% better value option.
| Feature | Core i7-1360P | Ryzen 5 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $480 | $199-59% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $280 | $80-71% |
| Performance per Dollar | 66.1 | 221.1+234% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2019 |
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