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

✅Better for gaming: +31.3% higher average FPS across 45 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+125% larger total L3 cache (18 MB vs 8 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 38.6 vs 61.3 PassMark/$ ($480 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
❌64.7% higher power demand at 28W vs 17W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core Ultra 5 226V can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core Ultra 5 226V

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $180 less on MSRP ($300 MSRP vs $480 MSRP).
✅Delivers 59.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 61.3 vs 38.6 PassMark/$ ($300 MSRP vs $480 MSRP).
✅Draws 17W instead of 28W, a 11W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (8 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Arc 130V, while Core i7-1360P needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-1360P across 45 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (18,400 vs 18,519).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 18 MB).

Core i7-1360P

2023

Core Ultra 5 226V

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +31.3% higher average FPS across 45 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+125% larger total L3 cache (18 MB vs 8 MB).

Why buy it

✅Costs $180 less on MSRP ($300 MSRP vs $480 MSRP).
✅Delivers 59.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 61.3 vs 38.6 PassMark/$ ($300 MSRP vs $480 MSRP).
✅Draws 17W instead of 28W, a 11W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (8 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Arc 130V, while Core i7-1360P needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 38.6 vs 61.3 PassMark/$ ($480 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
❌64.7% higher power demand at 28W vs 17W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core Ultra 5 226V can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-1360P across 45 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (18,400 vs 18,519).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 18 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-1360P better than Core Ultra 5 226V?

Yes. Core i7-1360P is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 31.3% average FPS lead across 45 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.6% 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 31.3% more average FPS across 45 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 0.6% better PassMark, backed by 12 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 125% larger total L3 cache (18 MB vs 8 MB).

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

Core i7-1360P is the smarter buy by a wide margin for any fresh desktop build. Core i7-1360P is 60.0% more expensive on MSRP at $480 MSRP versus $300 MSRP, and it gives you a 31.3% average FPS lead across 45 shared CPU game tests in our data. Core Ultra 5 226V only looks good on raw value math because it is a cheap legacy laptop CPU, not because it is a serious desktop gaming option. It simply cannot keep up with modern games, especially when the gap is already 31.3% in the shared gaming data.

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

Core Ultra 5 226V 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

Core Ultra 5 226V Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-1360P	Core Ultra 5 226V
1080p
low	285 FPS	180 FPS
medium	256 FPS	145 FPS
high	217 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	97 FPS
1440p
low	235 FPS	148 FPS
medium	189 FPS	117 FPS
high	156 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	79 FPS
4K
low	164 FPS	83 FPS
medium	133 FPS	71 FPS
high	104 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	44 FPS

Open Core i7-1360P Open Core Ultra 5 226V

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-1360P	Core Ultra 5 226V
1080p
low	373 FPS	212 FPS
medium	309 FPS	176 FPS
high	258 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	231 FPS	139 FPS
1440p
low	323 FPS	181 FPS
medium	281 FPS	154 FPS
high	235 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	122 FPS
4K
low	191 FPS	137 FPS
medium	169 FPS	122 FPS
high	160 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	100 FPS

Open Core i7-1360P Open Core Ultra 5 226V

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-1360P	Core Ultra 5 226V
1080p
low	463 FPS	460 FPS
medium	463 FPS	460 FPS
high	463 FPS	460 FPS
ultra	463 FPS	460 FPS
1440p
low	463 FPS	460 FPS
medium	463 FPS	460 FPS
high	463 FPS	460 FPS
ultra	463 FPS	424 FPS
4K
low	463 FPS	460 FPS
medium	463 FPS	384 FPS
high	439 FPS	343 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	272 FPS

Open Core i7-1360P Open Core Ultra 5 226V

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-1360P	Core Ultra 5 226V
1080p
low	463 FPS	460 FPS
medium	463 FPS	460 FPS
high	463 FPS	460 FPS
ultra	463 FPS	460 FPS
1440p
low	463 FPS	460 FPS
medium	463 FPS	460 FPS
high	463 FPS	460 FPS
ultra	463 FPS	460 FPS
4K
low	463 FPS	460 FPS
medium	463 FPS	460 FPS
high	463 FPS	460 FPS
ultra	429 FPS	408 FPS

Open Core i7-1360P Open Core Ultra 5 226V

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-1360P and Core Ultra 5 226V

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.

Core Ultra 5 226V

The Core Ultra 5 226V is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 September 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 2.5 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2833. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,400 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-1360P packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 226V offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Core i7-1360P has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core i7-1360P versus 4.5 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 226V — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-1360P (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core i7-1360P uses the Raptor Lake-P (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core Ultra 5 226V uses Lunar Lake (2024) (3 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-1360P scores 18,519 against the Core Ultra 5 226V's 18,400 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i7-1360P. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i7-1360P vs 8 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 226V.

Feature	Core i7-1360P	Core Ultra 5 226V
Cores / Threads	12 / 16+50%	8 / 8
Boost Clock	5 GHz+11%	4.5 GHz
Base Clock	2.2 GHz+5%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)+125%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	2.5 MB (per core)+25%
Process	Intel 7 nm	3 nm-57%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-P (2023)	Lunar Lake (2024)
PassMark	18,519	18,400
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	9,041
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,962
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,898

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-1360P uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core Ultra 5 226V uses FCBGA2833 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-1360P	Core Ultra 5 226V
Socket	FCBGA1744	FCBGA2833
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR5X-8533
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	No
PCIe Lanes	—	8

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-1360P) / VT-x, VT-d (Core Ultra 5 226V). The Core Ultra 5 226V includes integrated graphics (Arc 130V), while the Core i7-1360P requires a dedicated GPU.

Feature	Core i7-1360P	Core Ultra 5 226V
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Arc 130V
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	Yes
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-1360P launched at $480 MSRP, while the Core Ultra 5 226V debuted at $300. On MSRP ($480 vs $300), the Core Ultra 5 226V is $180 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-1360P delivers 38.6 pts/$ vs 61.3 pts/$ for the Core Ultra 5 226V — making the Core Ultra 5 226V the 45.5% better value option.