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 i7-1370P

2023

Why buy it

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Draws 28W instead of 65W, a 37W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe 96EU, while Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 45.6 vs 135.2 PassMark/$ ($438 MSRP vs $146 MSRP).

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $292 less on MSRP ($146 MSRP vs $438 MSRP).
✅Delivers 196.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 135.2 vs 45.6 PassMark/$ ($146 MSRP vs $438 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (19,739 vs 19,993).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 24 MB).
❌132.1% higher power demand at 65W vs 28W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i7-1370P moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-1370P can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i7-1370P

2023

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G

2024

Why buy it

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Draws 28W instead of 65W, a 37W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe 96EU, while Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Costs $292 less on MSRP ($146 MSRP vs $438 MSRP).
✅Delivers 196.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 135.2 vs 45.6 PassMark/$ ($146 MSRP vs $438 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 45.6 vs 135.2 PassMark/$ ($438 MSRP vs $146 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (19,739 vs 19,993).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 24 MB).
❌132.1% higher power demand at 65W vs 28W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i7-1370P moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-1370P can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-1370P better than Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G?

Yes. Core i7-1370P is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 1.1% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data, 1.3% 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 i7-1370P is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 1.1% more average FPS across 3 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-1370P is the better fit. You are getting 1.3% better PassMark, backed by 14 cores and 20 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).

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

Core i7-1370P is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core i7-1370P is 200.0% more expensive on MSRP at $438 MSRP versus $146 MSRP, and it gives you a 1.1% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G is also 196.2% better value on MSRP (135.2 vs 45.6 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

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

Core i7-1370P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a healthier platform with FCBGA1744 and DDR5 instead of AM4, 50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 14 cores / 20 threads instead of 6/12. 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 i7-1370P Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-1370P	Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G
1080p
low	268 FPS	177 FPS
medium	258 FPS	148 FPS
high	215 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	184 FPS	100 FPS
1440p
low	229 FPS	150 FPS
medium	197 FPS	124 FPS
high	159 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	84 FPS
4K
low	159 FPS	81 FPS
medium	136 FPS	72 FPS
high	106 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	44 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-1370P	Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G
1080p
low	354 FPS	345 FPS
medium	300 FPS	291 FPS
high	255 FPS	260 FPS
ultra	232 FPS	224 FPS
1440p
low	307 FPS	306 FPS
medium	271 FPS	265 FPS
high	231 FPS	242 FPS
ultra	198 FPS	204 FPS
4K
low	181 FPS	236 FPS
medium	163 FPS	209 FPS
high	157 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	161 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-1370P	Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G
1080p
low	500 FPS	493 FPS
medium	500 FPS	493 FPS
high	500 FPS	493 FPS
ultra	462 FPS	490 FPS
1440p
low	500 FPS	493 FPS
medium	500 FPS	441 FPS
high	487 FPS	404 FPS
ultra	416 FPS	343 FPS
4K
low	498 FPS	365 FPS
medium	418 FPS	313 FPS
high	378 FPS	276 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	216 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-1370P	Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G
1080p
low	500 FPS	493 FPS
medium	500 FPS	493 FPS
high	500 FPS	493 FPS
ultra	500 FPS	493 FPS
1440p
low	500 FPS	493 FPS
medium	500 FPS	493 FPS
high	500 FPS	493 FPS
ultra	500 FPS	493 FPS
4K
low	500 FPS	493 FPS
medium	469 FPS	455 FPS
high	417 FPS	404 FPS
ultra	364 FPS	355 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-1370P and Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G

Core i7-1370P

The Core i7-1370P 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 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 24 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: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 19,993 points. Launch price was $438.

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G

The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 May 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 19,739 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-1370P packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-1370P has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Core i7-1370P versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G — a 16.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-1370P (base: 1.9 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The Core i7-1370P uses the Raptor Lake-P (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-1370P scores 19,993 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G's 19,739 — a 1.3% lead for the Core i7-1370P. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-1370P vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G.

Feature	Core i7-1370P	Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G
Cores / Threads	14 / 20+133%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	5.2 GHz+18%	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	1.9 GHz	3.9 GHz+105%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)+50%	16 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512 kB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-P (2023)	Cezanne (2021−2025)
PassMark	19,993+1%	19,739
Cinebench R23 Multi	13,200	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,000	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	10,095	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-1370P uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-1370P	Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G
Socket	FCBGA1744	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200	—
Max RAM Capacity	96 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-1370P) / not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G). The Core i7-1370P includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe 96EU), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-1370P targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Core i7-1370P rivals Ryzen 7 7840U.

Feature	Core i7-1370P	Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	Iris Xe 96EU	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	—
Target Use	Workstation	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-1370P launched at $438 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G debuted at $146. On MSRP ($438 vs $146), the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G is $292 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-1370P delivers 45.6 pts/$ vs 135.2 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G — making the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G the 99% better value option.