Core i5-1340P vs Ryzen 5 6600H

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 i5-1340P

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +23.9% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 28W instead of 45W, a 17W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU), while Ryzen 5 6600H needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

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

Ryzen 5 6600H

2022

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-1340P across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (18,578 vs 18,594).
❌60.7% higher power demand at 45W vs 28W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-1340P can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i5-1340P

2023

Ryzen 5 6600H

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +23.9% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 28W instead of 45W, a 17W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU), while Ryzen 5 6600H needs a discrete GPU.

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 i5-1340P across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (18,578 vs 18,594).
❌60.7% higher power demand at 45W vs 28W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-1340P can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-1340P better than Ryzen 5 6600H?

Yes. Core i5-1340P is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 23.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.1% 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 i5-1340P is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 23.9% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-1340P is the better fit. You are getting 0.1% better PassMark, backed by 12 cores and 16 threads.

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

Core i5-1340P still looks like the safer overall buy. Core i5-1340P is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 23.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

Core i5-1340P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2022) and more multi-core headroom with 12 cores / 16 threads instead of 6/12. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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 i5-1340P Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 6600H Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-1340P	Ryzen 5 6600H
1080p
low	190 FPS	167 FPS
medium	159 FPS	145 FPS
high	133 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	142 FPS
medium	120 FPS	122 FPS
high	99 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	79 FPS
medium	73 FPS	72 FPS
high	59 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	45 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-1340P	Ryzen 5 6600H
1080p
low	335 FPS	353 FPS
medium	278 FPS	294 FPS
high	231 FPS	259 FPS
ultra	208 FPS	228 FPS
1440p
low	282 FPS	306 FPS
medium	243 FPS	259 FPS
high	208 FPS	235 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	203 FPS
4K
low	173 FPS	227 FPS
medium	151 FPS	196 FPS
high	142 FPS	179 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	146 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-1340P	Ryzen 5 6600H
1080p
low	465 FPS	464 FPS
medium	465 FPS	457 FPS
high	465 FPS	414 FPS
ultra	465 FPS	344 FPS
1440p
low	465 FPS	464 FPS
medium	465 FPS	400 FPS
high	465 FPS	360 FPS
ultra	465 FPS	301 FPS
4K
low	465 FPS	340 FPS
medium	421 FPS	284 FPS
high	376 FPS	246 FPS
ultra	303 FPS	193 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-1340P	Ryzen 5 6600H
1080p
low	465 FPS	464 FPS
medium	465 FPS	464 FPS
high	465 FPS	464 FPS
ultra	465 FPS	464 FPS
1440p
low	465 FPS	464 FPS
medium	465 FPS	464 FPS
high	465 FPS	464 FPS
ultra	465 FPS	464 FPS
4K
low	465 FPS	464 FPS
medium	465 FPS	464 FPS
high	465 FPS	420 FPS
ultra	415 FPS	364 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-1340P and Ryzen 5 6600H

Core i5-1340P

The Core i5-1340P 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 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 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: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 18,594 points. Launch price was $353.

Ryzen 5 6600H

The Ryzen 5 6600H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,578 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-1340P packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 6600H offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-1340P has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-1340P versus 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 6600H — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-1340P (base: 1.9 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i5-1340P uses the Raptor Lake-P (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 6600H uses Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1340P scores 18,594 against the Ryzen 5 6600H's 18,578 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i5-1340P. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-1340P vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 6600H.

Feature	Core i5-1340P	Ryzen 5 6600H
Cores / Threads	12 / 16+100%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+2%	4.5 GHz
Base Clock	1.9 GHz	3.3 GHz+74%
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)+13%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512K (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	6 nm-14%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-P (2023)	Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022)
PassMark	18,594	18,578
Cinebench R23 Multi	10,782	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,374	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	10,611	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-1340P uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 6600H uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-1340P	Ryzen 5 6600H
Socket	FCBGA1744	FP7
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5 5200 MHz	—
Max RAM Capacity	96 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core i5-1340P) / not specified (Ryzen 5 6600H). The Core i5-1340P includes integrated graphics (Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)), while the Ryzen 5 6600H requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1340P targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i5-1340P rivals Ryzen 5 7640U.