Core i7-1360P Vs Core i5-1340P: Worth Upgrading?

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This article continues our series of mobile CPU comparisons. Today, I’ll compare the Core i7-1360P vs Core i5-1340P. We’ll see how big is the performance difference between the two CPUs and then derive the better value CPU. Let’s dive straight in.

Key Takeaways

• Talking performance, the Core i7-1360P proved 7.2% faster in multi-core applications and 9.2% faster in single-core applications than the Core i5-1340P.
• The Core i7-1360P laptops lie in the $1089-$3499 price bracket, while Core i5-1340P laptops cost between $867 and $2066. 
• Value-wise, the Core i5-1340P is much better, showing little performance difference for much cheaper.

Comparison Table

Let’s compare the specifications of the two CPUs to trace the similarities and differences.

Core i7-1360P vs Core i5-1340P

Here’s a look at the key differences.

Architectural Differences

1. Clock Speeds: The Core i7-1360P boasts impressive base clock speeds, running its P-cores at 2.2GHz and E-cores at 1.6GHz. Meanwhile, the Core i5-1340P has base frequencies of 1.4GHz (E-cores) and 1.9GHz (E-cores). As for boost speeds, the Core i7-1360P clocks 5GHz on the P-cores and 3.7GHz on the E-cores, compared to 4.6GHz and 3.4GHz of the Core i5, respectively.
2. Cache: The Intel Core i7-1360P has an extra 6MB of L3 Cache compared to the Core i5-1340P.
3. Integrated Graphics: The Core i7-1360P has more execution units (EUs) and a 50MHz higher boost clock speed in its iGPU.

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Core i7-1360P Vs Core i5-1340P: Performance Benchmarks 

Let’s go over the performance benchmarks. 

Cinebench R15

• The first benchmark is Cinebench R15. In the multi-core test, the Core i7-1360P scored 1915 points in comparison with the 1756 points scored by the Core i5-1340P.
• Regarding single-core scores, the Core i7-1360P’s tally is 263.5 points, leading the Core i5-1340P (240.5 points).

Cinebench R23

• Moving on to Cinebench R23, the Core i7-1360P racked up 11287 multi-core points. In contrast, the Core i5-1340P scored 10920 points. 
• In the single-core test, the Core i7-1360P recorded 1848 points while the Core i5-1340P scored 1710 points. 

Geekbench 5

• The next application is Geekbench 5, and the Core i7-1360P maintains its lead here. It scored 10754 points in reply to 9655 points of the Core i5-1340P.
• Looking at single-core performance, the Core i7-1360P’s tally is 1838 points, leading the Core i5-1340P’s score of 1664 points.

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Summing Up The Multi-Core And Single-Core Performance

I’ve averaged the multi-core and single-core scores across the three applications. Here are the results. 

• Multi-core Performance: The Core i7-1360P averaged 7985 points across the three tests, beating the Core i5-1340P’s score of 7443 points. Overall, the Core i7-1360P proved 7.2% faster in multi-core applications. 
• Single-core Performance: As for single-core scores, the Core i7-1360P averaged 1316 points, whereas the Core i5-1340P averaged 1205 points. Thus, on average, the Core i7-1360P performs 9.2% faster in single-core applications.

3DMark Time Spy CPU Benchmark

• Continuing our benchmarks is the 3DMark Time Spy test. Here, the Core i5-1340P (7304.5 points) outperformed the Core i7-1360P (7616 points) — specifically by 4.2%.

Learn: How To Benchmark Your PC/Laptop

Blender 3.3 Classroom

• In the Blender render test, the Core i7-1360P was 4.5% faster, rendering the scene in 545 seconds. In response, the Core i5-1340P took 570 seconds.

HWBOT x265 Benchmark V2.2

• My last benchmark is the HWBOT x265 4K conversion test, where the Core i7-1360P scored 12.6 FPS, 1.6% higher than the Core i5-1340P’s score of 12.4 FPS. 

Average Power Consumption

To wrap up the performance section of the Core i7-1360P vs Core i5-1340P comparison, we’ll look at the idle and under-load power consumption numbers. 

Remember: Both CPUs have the same base (20-28W) and boost (64W) power ratings.

• Idle power consumption: Sitting idle, the Core i7-1360P averaged 5.8 watts of power draw, and the Core i5-1340P averaged 5 watts.
• Load power consumption: Under load, the Core i7-1360P used 60.4 watts of power on average, just 0.3 watts less than the Core i5-1340P. That’s less than a 0.5% difference and can be ignored. 

Laptop Prices 

Here’s what the laptop prices look like for both CPUs.

Note: The prices have been estimated from Amazon US and are valid as of August 2023. 

• Core i7-1360P: The most affordable options have a starting price of $1089, with the most popular options lying in the $1099-$2279 range. For the most expensive Core i7-1360P laptops, you’ll be looking to pay up to $3499.
• Core i5-1340P: For this mobile CPU, entry-level laptops start at $867, while the best-sellers are in the $867-$1719 price bracket. The prices go as high as $2066 for the most expensive options. 

Core i5-1340P Vs Core i7-1360P: Which One Is Better For You? 

Let’s quickly review the performance and prices to find the better-value CPU. The Core i7-1360P performed 7.2% and 9.2% faster in multi-core and single-core applications, respectively. It was also marginally faster in the Blender and HWBOT x265 tests but was beaten in the 3DMark Time Spy benchmark.

As for the price difference, entry-level Core i5-1340P laptops are 25.6% cheaper than Core i7 ones. 

The price difference between the laptops is much greater than the two CPUs’ performance difference. Additionally, the Core i5-1340P was the better performer in the 3DMark test. So, the Core i5-1340P is the better value CPU compared to the Core i7-1360P. 

Final Thoughts 

This marks the end of this showdown between the two Raptor Lake CPUs. I found that the Core i7-1360P performed better, but not by a big margin.

This is not a surprise since these two CPUs have no significant technological difference other than the L3 cache capacity. Comparing the laptop prices, though, it turned out that the Core i5-1340P laptops are much cheaper than the Core i7-1360P ones. 

So overall, the Core i5-1340P is the better CPU considering price and performance. If you want the best performance, the Core i7-1360P is still the better option; just remember that you’ll get much less value out of your money. 

Pros And Cons 

Pros And Cons: Core i7-1360P vs Core i5-1340P

Ali

[Comparisons Expert]

Ali Tauseef is an experienced writer and computer enthusiast with a passion for graphics cards and processors. With a wealth of knowledge in the field of computer technology, he regularly publishes blogs and in-depth comparisons on Tech4Gamers.

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