CPU
GPU
Core i7-1365U
Ryzen 5 2600X
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 i7-1365U
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 2600X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-1365U | Ryzen 5 2600X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($55) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-U (2023) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-1365U | Ryzen 5 2600X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($55) |
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 i7-1365U and Ryzen 5 2600X
Core i7-1365U
The Core i7-1365U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture. It features 10 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 13,890 points. Launch price was $426.
Ryzen 5 2600X
The Ryzen 5 2600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.25 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 13,880 points. Launch price was $229.
Processing Power
The Core i7-1365U packs 10 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 5 2600X offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-1365U has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Core i7-1365U versus 4.25 GHz on the Ryzen 5 2600X — a 20.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-1365U (base: 1.8 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i7-1365U uses the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 2600X uses Zen+ (2018−2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-1365U scores 13,890 against the Ryzen 5 2600X's 13,880 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i7-1365U. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-1365U vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 2600X.
| Feature | Core i7-1365U | Ryzen 5 2600X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 12+67% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 5.2 GHz+22% | 4.25 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 3.6 GHz+100% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 16 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-42% | 12 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-U (2023) | Zen+ (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 13,890 | 13,880 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 7,514 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,242 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 5,247 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-1365U uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 2600X uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-1365U | Ryzen 5 2600X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 24 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-1365U) / AMD-V (Ryzen 5 2600X). Primary use case: Ryzen 5 2600X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 2600X rivals Core i5-9600K.
| Feature | Core i7-1365U | Ryzen 5 2600X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
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