Core i9-11900F vs Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360

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 i9-11900F

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +20.0% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).

Trade-offs

❌132.1% higher power demand at 65W vs 28W.
❌Older platform position on LGA1200 with DDR4, while Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 moves to FP8 and DDR5.

Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360

2025

Why buy it

✅Draws 28W instead of 65W, a 37W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP8 with DDR5 support instead of LGA1200 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i9-11900F across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (22,051 vs 22,052).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 16 MB).

Core i9-11900F

2021

Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +20.0% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 28W instead of 65W, a 37W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP8 with DDR5 support instead of LGA1200 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌132.1% higher power demand at 65W vs 28W.
❌Older platform position on LGA1200 with DDR4, while Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 moves to FP8 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i9-11900F across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (22,051 vs 22,052).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 16 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Core i9-11900F better than Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360?

Yes. Core i9-11900F is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 20.0% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i9-11900F is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 20.0% 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 i9-11900F is the better fit. You are getting 0% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).

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

Core i9-11900F still looks like the safer overall buy. Core i9-11900F is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 20.0% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2021) and a healthier platform with FP8 and DDR5 instead of LGA1200. 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 i9-11900F Benchmark Check

Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i9-11900F	Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360
1080p
low	286 FPS	244 FPS
medium	256 FPS	228 FPS
high	217 FPS	194 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	167 FPS
1440p
low	235 FPS	212 FPS
medium	189 FPS	180 FPS
high	155 FPS	147 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	130 FPS
4K
low	164 FPS	146 FPS
medium	133 FPS	124 FPS
high	103 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	84 FPS

Open Core i9-11900F Open Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i9-11900F	Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360
1080p
low	551 FPS	241 FPS
medium	507 FPS	206 FPS
high	442 FPS	187 FPS
ultra	390 FPS	165 FPS
1440p
low	551 FPS	216 FPS
medium	473 FPS	190 FPS
high	407 FPS	173 FPS
ultra	346 FPS	147 FPS
4K
low	386 FPS	162 FPS
medium	328 FPS	148 FPS
high	309 FPS	141 FPS
ultra	263 FPS	119 FPS

Open Core i9-11900F Open Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i9-11900F	Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360
1080p
low	551 FPS	551 FPS
medium	551 FPS	551 FPS
high	551 FPS	551 FPS
ultra	521 FPS	461 FPS
1440p
low	551 FPS	551 FPS
medium	551 FPS	551 FPS
high	504 FPS	488 FPS
ultra	433 FPS	410 FPS
4K
low	535 FPS	493 FPS
medium	445 FPS	408 FPS
high	396 FPS	361 FPS
ultra	332 FPS	303 FPS

Open Core i9-11900F Open Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i9-11900F	Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360
1080p
low	551 FPS	551 FPS
medium	551 FPS	551 FPS
high	551 FPS	551 FPS
ultra	551 FPS	551 FPS
1440p
low	551 FPS	551 FPS
medium	551 FPS	551 FPS
high	551 FPS	551 FPS
ultra	551 FPS	526 FPS
4K
low	551 FPS	543 FPS
medium	551 FPS	496 FPS
high	503 FPS	441 FPS
ultra	435 FPS	388 FPS

Open Core i9-11900F Open Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-11900F and Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360

Core i9-11900F

The Core i9-11900F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 22,052 points. Launch price was $299.

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.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i9-11900F and Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core i9-11900F versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 — a 2% clock advantage for the Core i9-11900F (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i9-11900F uses the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 uses Strix Point (Zen 5) (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-11900F scores 22,052 against the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360's 22,051 — a 0% lead for the Core i9-11900F. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Core i9-11900F vs 8 MB on the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360.

Feature	Core i9-11900F	Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16 AMD Zen 5 AMD Zen 5c
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+2%	5 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz+25%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)+100%	8 MB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1 MB (per core)+300%
Process	14 nm	4 nm-71%
Architecture	Rocket Lake (2021)	Strix Point (Zen 5) (2025)
PassMark	22,052	22,051

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Memory & Platform

The Core i9-11900F uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.