Core i7-1360P vs Ryzen 5 8540U

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 i7-1360P

2023

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $480 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 8540U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 8540U can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 5 8540U

2023

Why buy it

✅100+% more PCIe lanes (14 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 740M, while Core i7-1360P needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (18,359 vs 18,519).

Core i7-1360P

2023

Ryzen 5 8540U

2023

Why buy it

✅100+% more PCIe lanes (14 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 740M, while Core i7-1360P needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $480 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 8540U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 8540U can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (18,359 vs 18,519).

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-1360P better than Ryzen 5 8540U?

Yes. Core i7-1360P is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 2.2% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.9% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i7-1360P is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 2.2% more average FPS across 2 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-1360P is the better fit. You are getting 0.9% better PassMark, backed by 12 cores and 16 threads.

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

Core i7-1360P is the smarter buy today. Core i7-1360P is at an unclear MSRP at $480 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 2.2% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (38.6 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

Core i7-1360P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more multi-core headroom with 12 cores / 16 threads instead of 6/12. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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 i7-1360P Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 8540U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-1360P	Ryzen 5 8540U
1080p
low	285 FPS	265 FPS
medium	256 FPS	237 FPS
high	217 FPS	198 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	170 FPS
1440p
low	235 FPS	232 FPS
medium	189 FPS	187 FPS
high	156 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	164 FPS	163 FPS
medium	133 FPS	133 FPS
high	104 FPS	102 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	89 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-1360P	Ryzen 5 8540U
1080p
low	373 FPS	434 FPS
medium	309 FPS	341 FPS
high	258 FPS	293 FPS
ultra	231 FPS	250 FPS
1440p
low	323 FPS	362 FPS
medium	281 FPS	297 FPS
high	235 FPS	262 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	219 FPS
4K
low	191 FPS	272 FPS
medium	169 FPS	227 FPS
high	160 FPS	206 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	171 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-1360P	Ryzen 5 8540U
1080p
low	463 FPS	459 FPS
medium	463 FPS	459 FPS
high	463 FPS	459 FPS
ultra	463 FPS	459 FPS
1440p
low	463 FPS	459 FPS
medium	463 FPS	459 FPS
high	463 FPS	459 FPS
ultra	463 FPS	445 FPS
4K
low	463 FPS	459 FPS
medium	463 FPS	438 FPS
high	439 FPS	374 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	309 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-1360P	Ryzen 5 8540U
1080p
low	463 FPS	459 FPS
medium	463 FPS	459 FPS
high	463 FPS	459 FPS
ultra	463 FPS	459 FPS
1440p
low	463 FPS	459 FPS
medium	463 FPS	459 FPS
high	463 FPS	459 FPS
ultra	463 FPS	459 FPS
4K
low	463 FPS	459 FPS
medium	463 FPS	459 FPS
high	463 FPS	434 FPS
ultra	429 FPS	370 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-1360P and Ryzen 5 8540U

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 8540U

The Ryzen 5 8540U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 December 2023 (1 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 (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,359 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-1360P packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 8540U offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-1360P has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core i7-1360P versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 8540U — a 2% clock advantage for the Core i7-1360P (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i7-1360P uses the Raptor Lake-P (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 8540U uses Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-1360P scores 18,519 against the Ryzen 5 8540U's 18,359 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i7-1360P. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i7-1360P vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 8540U.

Feature	Core i7-1360P	Ryzen 5 8540U
Cores / Threads	12 / 16+100%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	5 GHz+2%	4.9 GHz
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	3.2 GHz+45%
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)+13%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+100%	1 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-P (2023)	Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025)
PassMark	18,519	18,359
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	9,823
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,504
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	9,280

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-1360P uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 8540U uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-1360P	Ryzen 5 8540U
Socket	FCBGA1744	FP7
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-5600, LPDDR5x-7500
Max RAM Capacity	—	256 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	No
PCIe Lanes	—	14

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-1360P) / AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 5 8540U). The Ryzen 5 8540U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 740M), while the Core i7-1360P requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 8540U targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 8540U rivals Core i5-1335U.