Core i7-1365U vs Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

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 i7-1365U

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.8% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

2021

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-1365U across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (13,787 vs 13,890).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $150 MSRP, while Core i7-1365U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.

Core i7-1365U

2023

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.8% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-1365U across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (13,787 vs 13,890).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $150 MSRP, while Core i7-1365U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-1365U better than Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G?

Yes. Core i7-1365U is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 4.8% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.7% 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 i7-1365U is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 4.8% 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 i7-1365U is the better fit. You are getting 0.7% better PassMark, backed by 10 cores and 12 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).

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

Core i7-1365U is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core i7-1365U is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $150 MSRP, and it gives you a 4.8% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (91.9 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 i7-1365U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2021), a healthier platform with FCBGA1744 and DDR5 instead of AM4, 50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 10 cores / 12 threads instead of 4/8. 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 i7-1365U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-1365U	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
1080p
low	280 FPS	216 FPS
medium	250 FPS	179 FPS
high	212 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	101 FPS
1440p
low	234 FPS	185 FPS
medium	188 FPS	150 FPS
high	155 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	136 FPS	84 FPS
4K
low	164 FPS	74 FPS
medium	133 FPS	64 FPS
high	103 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-1365U	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
1080p
low	243 FPS	306 FPS
medium	203 FPS	258 FPS
high	183 FPS	233 FPS
ultra	162 FPS	199 FPS
1440p
low	217 FPS	265 FPS
medium	187 FPS	228 FPS
high	169 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	177 FPS
4K
low	162 FPS	206 FPS
medium	146 FPS	184 FPS
high	140 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	120 FPS	131 FPS

Open Core i7-1365U Open Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-1365U	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
1080p
low	347 FPS	345 FPS
medium	347 FPS	345 FPS
high	347 FPS	345 FPS
ultra	347 FPS	345 FPS
1440p
low	347 FPS	345 FPS
medium	347 FPS	345 FPS
high	347 FPS	345 FPS
ultra	347 FPS	300 FPS
4K
low	347 FPS	336 FPS
medium	347 FPS	287 FPS
high	347 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	347 FPS	196 FPS

Open Core i7-1365U Open Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-1365U	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
1080p
low	347 FPS	345 FPS
medium	347 FPS	345 FPS
high	347 FPS	345 FPS
ultra	347 FPS	345 FPS
1440p
low	347 FPS	345 FPS
medium	347 FPS	345 FPS
high	347 FPS	345 FPS
ultra	347 FPS	345 FPS
4K
low	347 FPS	345 FPS
medium	347 FPS	345 FPS
high	347 FPS	345 FPS
ultra	347 FPS	325 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-1365U and Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

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 3 PRO 5350G

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 13,787 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-1365U packs 10 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i7-1365U has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Core i7-1365U versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G — a 21.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-1365U (base: 1.8 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Core i7-1365U uses the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-1365U scores 13,890 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G's 13,787 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i7-1365U. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-1365U vs 8 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G.

Feature	Core i7-1365U	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
Cores / Threads	10 / 12+150%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	5.2 GHz+24%	4.2 GHz
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	4 GHz+122%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+50%	8 MB
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512K (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-U (2023)	Cezanne (2021−2025)
PassMark	13,890	13,787

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-1365U uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.