Intel Core i5-11500 vs Intel Core i7-1360P Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-1360P and Intel Core i5-11500 split their benchmark wins unevenly, with the mobile Raptor Lake chip taking 12 of 17 head-to-head tests while the desktop Rocket Lake part claims 5. This is not a simple generational sweep; the two processors dominate in distinctly different workload categories.

The i7-1360P is the clear winner in raw compute throughput and single-threaded responsiveness. Its largest victories come in PassMark physics simulation, where it scores 55.5% higher, and in prime number finding, where it leads by 52.9%. Floating point math also favors the mobile chip by 33.6%, while integer math shows a 16.5% advantage. In Cinebench R15, the i7-1360P outperforms by 27.1% in multi-core and 25.2% in single-core. Data encryption is another strong point, with a 17.7% edge. The PassMark multi-thread score confirms the trend at 8.9% ahead.

The i5-11500, despite being an older 14 nm design, holds its ground in several specific areas. Its most significant win is in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it leads by 22.4%, and in extended instructions, where it is 23.4% ahead. The desktop chip also wins in data compression by 3.3%, random string sorting by 8.1%, and Cinebench R23 single-core by 10.7%. These are not trivial margins, particularly the extended instructions and R23 multi-core results, which suggest sustained workload advantages.

The overall database percentiles are identical, with both CPUs sitting at the 76th percentile against all processors. The average benchmark scores are close: 24,344 for the i7-1360P versus 23,718 for the i5-11500. The nearest rivals for the i7-1360P include the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H at 24,364 (0.1% higher) and the Intel Core i5-13400 at 24,280 (0.3% lower). The i5-11500's closest competitor is the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U at 23,709, a 0% delta.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel architectures, process nodes, and market segments. The i7-1360P is a Raptor Lake-P mobile chip built on Intel's 10 nm process, while the i5-11500 is a Rocket Lake desktop part using the older 14 nm node. This node difference is fundamental: the mobile chip packs more transistors into a smaller thermal envelope, though the desktop chip has a larger die at 276 mm².

Core configurations diverge sharply. The i7-1360P has 12 cores and 16 threads, while the i5-11500 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The mobile part uses Intel's hybrid architecture approach with performance and efficiency cores, whereas the desktop chip uses a conventional monolithic design. Base clocks favor the i5-11500 at 2.70 GHz versus 2.20 GHz, but boost clocks reverse the order: the i7-1360P reaches 5.00 GHz compared to 4.60 GHz for the i5-11500.

Cache hierarchies are also different. Both share 80 KB of L1 per core, but L2 differs: the i7-1360P has 2 MB per core, while the i5-11500 has only 512 KB per core. Shared L3 totals are 18 MB on the mobile chip versus 12 MB on the desktop chip. The larger caches on the i7-1360P likely contribute to its single-threaded and encryption advantages.

Memory support is another differentiator. The i7-1360P supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, while the i5-11500 is limited to DDR4. The desktop chip does list a memory bandwidth figure of 51.2 GB/s, which the mobile part does not specify. Both use PCIe Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well: the i7-1360P has Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units, while the i5-11500 has UHD Graphics 750.

Power and socket reflect the market split. The i7-1360P is a 28 W mobile processor on Intel BGA 1744, while the i5-11500 is a 65 W desktop chip on Intel Socket 1200. Production statuses also differ: the i7-1360P is active, while the i5-11500 is end-of-life. Release dates show the i7-1360P launching on January 3, 2023, and the i5-11500 on March 15, 2021.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite reveals a split personality between the two chips. In Cinebench R15, the i7-1360P wins decisively: 1,858 versus 1,462 in multi-core (27.1% ahead) and 258 versus 206 in single-core (25.2% ahead). Cinebench R20 also favors the mobile chip, with 6,530 versus 6,095 in multi-core and 921 versus 860 in single-core, both at 7.1% deltas. However, Cinebench R23 flips the script. The i5-11500 scores 14,513 versus 11,266.5 in multi-core, a 22.4% advantage, and 2,049 versus 1,829 in single-core, a 10.7% lead. This is an unusual pattern: newer Cinebench versions favor the desktop chip, while older versions favor the mobile chip.

PassMark tests show the i7-1360P's breadth. The largest single margin is in physics, where 1,280 versus 823 represents a 55.5% lead. Find prime numbers shows 78 versus 51, a 52.9% advantage. Floating point math is 45,997 versus 34,422, a 33.6% gap. Integer math follows at 67,963 versus 58,352, or 16.5% ahead. Data encryption is 12,463 versus 10,592, a 17.7% win. The multi-thread score is 18,632 versus 17,107, an 8.9% edge. Single-thread tests show 3,461 versus 3,131, a 10.5% advantage.

The i5-11500's PassMark wins are concentrated but meaningful. Extended instructions show 15,111 versus 11,581, a 23.4% lead. Data compression is 210,796 versus 203,746, a 3.3% edge. Random string sorting is 24,505 versus 22,522, an 8.1% win. These results suggest the desktop chip handles certain instruction-heavy or memory-access patterns better.

The overall win count is 12 for the i7-1360P and 5 for the i5-11500, but the margins tell a more nuanced story. The i7-1360P's wins are often by double-digit percentages, while the i5-11500's victories are a mix of large (extended instructions, R23 multi-core) and modest (compression, sorting) margins.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear but conditional recommendation. For users prioritizing raw compute throughput, single-threaded speed, and encryption or physics workloads, the Intel Core i7-1360P is the stronger choice. Its 55.5% lead in physics, 52.9% lead in prime finding, and 33.6% lead in floating point math make it particularly suited to simulation and scientific workloads. The 17.7% encryption advantage also matters for security-sensitive tasks. Its 10.5% single-thread PassMark lead and 25.2% Cinebench R15 single-core win indicate snappy responsiveness.

The Intel Core i5-11500, however, is not obsolete. Its 22.4% Cinebench R23 multi-core lead and 23.4% extended instructions advantage suggest it handles sustained, instruction-heavy workloads better, possibly due to its desktop power envelope and memory bandwidth. The 10.7% Cinebench R23 single-core win adds to its case for certain rendering and compilation tasks. Data compression and string sorting wins, though smaller at 3.3% and 8.1%, point to file-handling efficiency.

Pick the i7-1360P if you need a mobile processor with broad compute strength and modern memory flexibility (DDR4 and DDR5 support). Pick the i5-11500 if you are building a desktop system and your workloads skew toward extended instructions, compression, and the specific Cinebench R23 pattern. The database shows both at the 76th percentile, with average scores within 2.6% of each other. The i7-1360P edges out the i5-11500 in overall average score (24,344 versus 23,718), but the i5-11500's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 8840U at only 1.1% higher, while the i7-1360P faces stiffer competition from the AMD EPYC 9654P at 0.5% higher.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-1360P has 12 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i5-11500 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: How do the boost clocks compare?

A: The i7-1360P boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the i5-11500 boosts to 4.60 GHz.

Q: What memory types does each support?

A: The i7-1360P supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration. The i5-11500 supports only DDR4, also dual-channel, with a listed bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

Q: Which chip wins in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The i5-11500 wins Cinebench R23 multi-core with a score of 14,513 versus 11,266.5 for the i7-1360P, a 22.4% advantage.

Q: What is the largest benchmark margin in the head-to-head results?

A: The largest margin is in PassMark physics, where the i7-1360P scores 1,280 against 823 for the i5-11500, a 55.5% lead.

Q: Are both processors at the same performance percentile?

A: Yes, both the i7-1360P and the i5-11500 are at the 76th percentile against all CPUs in the database.