Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 vs Core i9-11980HK

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360

8 / 16 AMD Zen 5 AMD Zen 5c

22,051

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Core i9-11980HK

8 / 16

22,244

+0.9%

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i9-11980HK

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

106%

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

104%

#107

Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

103%

#111

Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180

102%

#115

Core i9-11980HK

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

98%

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

96%

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

94%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Core i9-11980HK shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360	Core i9-11980HK
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Strix Point (Zen 5) (2025) / 4 nm)	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-HK (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360	Core i9-11980HK
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

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.

Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 Benchmark Check

Core i9-11980HK Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 and Core i9-11980HK

Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360

The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Strix Point (Zen 5) (2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 AMD Zen 5 AMD Zen 5c threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,051 points. Launch price was $299.

Core i9-11980HK

The Core i9-11980HK is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-HK (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 22,244 points. Launch price was $583.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 and Core i9-11980HK share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 versus 5 GHz on the Core i9-11980HK — identical boost frequencies (base: 2 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 uses the Strix Point (Zen 5) (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i9-11980HK uses Tiger Lake-HK (2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 22,051 against the Core i9-11980HK's 22,244 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i9-11980HK. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i9-11980HK.

Feature	Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360	Core i9-11980HK
Cores / Threads	8 / 16 AMD Zen 5 AMD Zen 5c	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5 GHz	5 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.6 GHz+30%
L3 Cache	8 MB	24 MB (total)+200%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+25%
Process	4 nm-60%	10 nm SuperFin
Architecture	Strix Point (Zen 5) (2025)	Tiger Lake-HK (2021)
PassMark	22,051	22,244
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	14,029
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,129
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	9,766

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i9-11980HK uses FCBGA1787 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360	Core i9-11980HK
Socket	FP8	FCBGA1787
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	—	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i9-11980HK). The Core i9-11980HK includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 32EUs), while the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i9-11980HK targets Enthusiast Gaming Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i9-11980HK rivals Ryzen 9 5900HX.