Core i7-1360P vs Ryzen 5 PRO 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 PRO 8540U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U

2024

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (18,315 vs 18,519).

Core i7-1360P

2023

Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U

2024

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $480 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (18,315 vs 18,519).

Quick Answers

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

Yes. Core i7-1360P is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 0.8% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 1.1% better PassMark, 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 0.8% more average FPS across 4 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 1.1% 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 $480 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 0.8% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (38.6 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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?

Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2023). That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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 PRO 8540U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-1360P	Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U
1080p
low	285 FPS	265 FPS
medium	256 FPS	237 FPS
high	217 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	171 FPS
1440p
low	235 FPS	229 FPS
medium	189 FPS	185 FPS
high	156 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	133 FPS
4K
low	164 FPS	159 FPS
medium	133 FPS	129 FPS
high	104 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	86 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-1360P	Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U
1080p
low	373 FPS	409 FPS
medium	309 FPS	333 FPS
high	258 FPS	287 FPS
ultra	231 FPS	246 FPS
1440p
low	323 FPS	344 FPS
medium	281 FPS	292 FPS
high	235 FPS	259 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	217 FPS
4K
low	191 FPS	258 FPS
medium	169 FPS	224 FPS
high	160 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	170 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-1360P	Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U
1080p
low	463 FPS	458 FPS
medium	463 FPS	458 FPS
high	463 FPS	458 FPS
ultra	463 FPS	458 FPS
1440p
low	463 FPS	458 FPS
medium	463 FPS	458 FPS
high	463 FPS	458 FPS
ultra	463 FPS	440 FPS
4K
low	463 FPS	458 FPS
medium	463 FPS	417 FPS
high	439 FPS	357 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	293 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-1360P	Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U
1080p
low	463 FPS	458 FPS
medium	463 FPS	458 FPS
high	463 FPS	458 FPS
ultra	463 FPS	458 FPS
1440p
low	463 FPS	458 FPS
medium	463 FPS	458 FPS
high	463 FPS	458 FPS
ultra	463 FPS	458 FPS
4K
low	463 FPS	458 FPS
medium	463 FPS	458 FPS
high	463 FPS	458 FPS
ultra	429 FPS	393 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

The Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) 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: 18,315 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-1360P packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 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 PRO 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 PRO 8540U uses Hawk Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-1360P scores 18,519 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U's 18,315 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i7-1360P. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i7-1360P vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U.

Feature	Core i7-1360P	Ryzen 5 PRO 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 (2024−2025)
PassMark	18,519+1%	18,315

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-1360P uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U uses FP7 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.