CPU Comparison
Core i5-1340P vs Core i5-1350P
A side-by-side comparison of specs, performance and value. The Intel Core i5-1340P is a 28W mobile processor designed for mainstream thin-and-light laptops. Part of the Raptor Lake-P family, it features a 12-core, 16-thread hybrid architecture with 4 Performance cores and 8 Efficient cores. With a max turbo of 4.6 GHz and 12MB of L3 cache, it delivers solid performance for everyday productivity, coding, and light content creation. The integrated Iris Xe Graphics with 80 Execution Units handles display outputs and casual gaming efficiently. Released in early 2023, the 1340P serves as a value-oriented option in the P-series lineup, offering a good balance of multi-threaded performance and battery life for students and professionals who need more power than a U-series but at a lower price point than the 1350P.
The Bottom Line
Overview & Launch
Specifications Compared
Performance Compared
Productivity
Great for heavy Excel, large databases, and corporate software.
Excellent for heavy Excel, large databases, and corporate software.
Gaming
Iris Xe can handle older or e-sports titles at low settings.
Iris Xe can handle older or e-sports titles at low settings.
Virtualization
12 threads provide enough overhead for local Docker containers.
12 threads provide enough overhead for local Docker containers.
Efficiency
28W TDP offers a great balance of performance and battery life.
28W TDP offers a great balance of performance and battery life.
Specialized Performance
AI / ML
- No NPU; relies on CPU/GPU for AI tasks.
- No NPU; relies on CPU/GPU for AI tasks.
Content Creation
Gaming
- Not intended for AAA gaming without a discrete GPU.
- Iris Xe 80EU is suitable for Minecraft or CS:GO at 1080p Low.
- Not intended for AAA gaming without a discrete GPU.
- Iris Xe 80EU is suitable for Minecraft or CS:GO at 1080p Low.
Industry Impact
Best CPU by Use Case
Target Audience
Strengths & Weaknesses
Pros
- Good balance of performance and battery life
- 12 cores handle multitasking well
- Iris Xe 80EU graphics are capable for an iGPU
- Supports fast DDR5 and LPDDR5 memory
Cons
- Only 12MB L3 cache
- Lacks PCIe 5.0 support
- Locked multiplier
- Lower boost clock than 1350P
Pros
- Excellent balance of performance and battery life
- 12 cores handle multitasking well
- Iris Xe 80EU graphics are capable for an iGPU
- Supports fast DDR5 and LPDDR5 memory
Cons
- Only 12MB L3 cache
- Lacks PCIe 5.0 support
- Locked multiplier
- Can get warm under sustained load in thin chassis
Competitors & Alternatives
Core i5-1340P
- AMD Ryzen 5 7640URival
Mobile
- AMD Ryzen 7 7730URival
Mobile
- Compare head-to-headIntel Core i7-1260PRival
Mobile
- Compare head-to-headApple M2Rival
Mobile
- Intel Core i5-1350PRival
Mobile
Slightly higher clocks if you need maximum P-series performance.
Compare head-to-head- Ryzen 7 7730UAlt
Better battery life and similar multi-core performance.
- Core i5-1240PAlt
Older gen but similar performance, often cheaper.
Better battery life if you don't need sustained performance.
Compare head-to-head
Core i5-1350P
- AMD Ryzen 7 7730URival
Mobile
- AMD Ryzen 5 7640URival
Mobile
- Compare head-to-headIntel Core i7-1360PRival
Mobile
- Compare head-to-headApple M2Rival
Mobile
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3Rival
Mobile
Slightly lower clocks for a cheaper price point.
Compare head-to-head- Ryzen 7 7730UAlt
Better battery life and similar multi-core performance.
- Core i7-1260PAlt
Older gen but similar performance, often cheaper.
Better battery life if you don't need sustained performance.
Compare head-to-head
Our Verdict on Each
A solid 28W CPU that balances 12-core multitasking with portability, offering good value for mainstream thin-and-light laptops.
Best for: Mainstream ultrabooks for students and office workers.
Read the full reviewAn excellent 28W CPU that balances 12-core multitasking with thin-and-light portability, though it runs warm under sustained load.
Best for: Premium ultrabooks for professionals and students.
Read the full reviewFrequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Core i5-1340P or Core i5-1350P?
Based on our editorial ratings, the Core i5-1350P comes out ahead with a score of 8.2/10. That said, the best choice depends on your workload — check the spec and performance breakdown above for gaming, productivity and efficiency differences.
Which is faster for gaming, Core i5-1340P or Core i5-1350P?
For gaming, the Core i5-1350P leads with a gaming performance score of 60/100 among Core i5-1340P and Core i5-1350P.
Do Core i5-1340P and Core i5-1350P use the same socket?
Yes — all of these CPUs use the Intel BGA 1744 socket, so they share compatible motherboards.
Which is faster in multi-core benchmarks?
The Core i5-1350P posts the highest multi-core benchmark score. Multi-core results: Core i5-1340P (13,000), Core i5-1350P (13,500). Benchmark figures are approximate and workload-dependent.