Core i7-1355U vs Ryzen 5 PRO 7530U

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 i7-1355U

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +11.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of FP6 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).

Ryzen 5 PRO 7530U

2023

Why buy it

✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-1355U across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (14,073 vs 14,116).
❌Older platform position on FP6 with DDR4, while Core i7-1355U moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.

Core i7-1355U

2023

Ryzen 5 PRO 7530U

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +11.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of FP6 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-1355U across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (14,073 vs 14,116).
❌Older platform position on FP6 with DDR4, while Core i7-1355U moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-1355U better than Ryzen 5 PRO 7530U?

Yes. Core i7-1355U is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 11.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.3% 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 i7-1355U is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 11.7% 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 i7-1355U is the better fit. You are getting 0.3% better PassMark, backed by 10 cores and 12 threads.

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

Core i7-1355U still looks like the safer overall buy. Core i7-1355U is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 11.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

Core i7-1355U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a healthier platform with FCBGA1744 and DDR5 instead of FP6 and more multi-core headroom with 10 cores / 12 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 i7-1355U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 PRO 7530U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-1355U	Ryzen 5 PRO 7530U
1080p
low	280 FPS	173 FPS
medium	250 FPS	149 FPS
high	212 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	100 FPS
1440p
low	234 FPS	148 FPS
medium	188 FPS	125 FPS
high	155 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	136 FPS	84 FPS
4K
low	164 FPS	82 FPS
medium	133 FPS	74 FPS
high	103 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	46 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-1355U	Ryzen 5 PRO 7530U
1080p
low	241 FPS	204 FPS
medium	201 FPS	174 FPS
high	182 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	161 FPS	135 FPS
1440p
low	215 FPS	177 FPS
medium	187 FPS	154 FPS
high	169 FPS	141 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	121 FPS
4K
low	162 FPS	133 FPS
medium	146 FPS	118 FPS
high	139 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	94 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-1355U	Ryzen 5 PRO 7530U
1080p
low	353 FPS	352 FPS
medium	353 FPS	352 FPS
high	353 FPS	352 FPS
ultra	353 FPS	352 FPS
1440p
low	353 FPS	352 FPS
medium	353 FPS	352 FPS
high	353 FPS	352 FPS
ultra	353 FPS	306 FPS
4K
low	353 FPS	342 FPS
medium	353 FPS	289 FPS
high	353 FPS	251 FPS
ultra	347 FPS	193 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-1355U	Ryzen 5 PRO 7530U
1080p
low	353 FPS	352 FPS
medium	353 FPS	352 FPS
high	353 FPS	352 FPS
ultra	353 FPS	352 FPS
1440p
low	353 FPS	352 FPS
medium	353 FPS	352 FPS
high	353 FPS	352 FPS
ultra	353 FPS	352 FPS
4K
low	353 FPS	352 FPS
medium	353 FPS	352 FPS
high	353 FPS	352 FPS
ultra	353 FPS	339 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-1355U and Ryzen 5 PRO 7530U

Core i7-1355U

The Core i7-1355U 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 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 5 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: 14,116 points. Launch price was $469.

Ryzen 5 PRO 7530U

The Ryzen 5 PRO 7530U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Barcelo-U Refresh (2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,073 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-1355U packs 10 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7530U offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-1355U has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core i7-1355U versus 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7530U — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-1355U (base: 1.7 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i7-1355U uses the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7530U uses Barcelo-U Refresh (2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-1355U scores 14,116 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 7530U's 14,073 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i7-1355U. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-1355U vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7530U.

Feature	Core i7-1355U	Ryzen 5 PRO 7530U
Cores / Threads	10 / 12+67%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	5 GHz+11%	4.5 GHz
Base Clock	1.7 GHz	2 GHz+18%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	16 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512K (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-U (2023)	Barcelo-U Refresh (2023)
PassMark	14,116	14,073

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-1355U uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7530U uses FP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.