Core i7-1360P vs Ryzen Z1

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

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $480 MSRP, while Ryzen Z1 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌86.7% higher power demand at 28W vs 15W.

Ryzen Z1

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 28W, a 13W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (18,406 vs 18,519).

Core i7-1360P

2023

Ryzen Z1

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 28W, a 13W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $480 MSRP, while Ryzen Z1 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌86.7% higher power demand at 28W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (18,406 vs 18,519).

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-1360P better than Ryzen Z1?

Yes. Core i7-1360P is the better overall CPU here. You are getting 0.6% 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 i7-1360P is the better fit because it leads the single-thread side of the matchup with 2% higher max boost clock.

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.

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

Core i7-1360P is the smarter buy today. Core i7-1360P is at an unclear MSRP at $480 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 0.6% higher PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (38.6 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

Core i7-1360P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 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 i7-1360P Benchmark Check

Ryzen Z1 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-1360P	Ryzen Z1
1080p
low	285 FPS	262 FPS
medium	256 FPS	234 FPS
high	217 FPS	195 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	167 FPS
1440p
low	235 FPS	231 FPS
medium	189 FPS	187 FPS
high	156 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	164 FPS	162 FPS
medium	133 FPS	133 FPS
high	104 FPS	102 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	89 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-1360P	Ryzen Z1
1080p
low	369 FPS	429 FPS
medium	309 FPS	339 FPS
high	258 FPS	291 FPS
ultra	231 FPS	250 FPS
1440p
low	320 FPS	356 FPS
medium	281 FPS	295 FPS
high	235 FPS	261 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	219 FPS
4K
low	189 FPS	268 FPS
medium	169 FPS	227 FPS
high	160 FPS	206 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	171 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-1360P	Ryzen Z1
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	441 FPS
4K
low	463 FPS	460 FPS
medium	463 FPS	437 FPS
high	439 FPS	372 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	306 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-1360P	Ryzen Z1
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	434 FPS
ultra	429 FPS	370 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-1360P and Ryzen Z1

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.

Ryzen Z1

The Ryzen Z1 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Maio 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,406 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-1360P packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen Z1 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-1360P has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core i7-1360P versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen Z1 — a 2% clock advantage for the Core i7-1360P (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i7-1360P uses the Raptor Lake-P (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen Z1 uses Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-1360P scores 18,519 against the Ryzen Z1's 18,406 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i7-1360P. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i7-1360P vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen Z1.

Feature	Core i7-1360P	Ryzen Z1
Cores / Threads	12 / 16+100%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	5 GHz+2%	4.9 GHz
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	3.2 GHz+45%
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)+13%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+100%	1 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-P (2023)	Phoenix (Zen4) (2023)
PassMark	18,519	18,406

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-1360P uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen Z1 uses FP8 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.