Intel Core 5 210H vs Intel Core i7-1360P Comparison

The Intel Core 5 210H and Intel Core i7-1360P are both mobile Raptor Lake processors, but they target different power envelopes and core configurations. The database records 17 head-to-head benchmarks, with the i7-1360P winning 11 and the Core 5 210H winning 6. Their average benchmark scores sit close: 24872 for the Core 5 210H against 24344 for the i7-1360P, placing them in the 77th and 76th percentiles of all CPUs respectively. The Core 5 210H's average is 0.2% above the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX and 0.2% below the Intel Core i7-13620H, while the i7-1360P's average is 0.3% above the Intel Core i5-13400 and 0.6% above the AMD Ryzen 5 7540U.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Core 5 210H's largest victory comes in PassMark extended instructions, where it scores 13370 against 11581, a 15.4% lead. That is a substantial margin for a single test. It also wins data compression by 6.9% (217805 vs 203746) and random string sorting by 4.1% (23451 vs 22522). In single-thread PassMark, it leads by 2.3% (3539 vs 3461). Cinebench R23 multicore goes its way by 5% (11830 vs 11266.5), a notable exception to the i7-1360P's general Cinebench dominance.

The i7-1360P counters with a dominant win in PassMark find prime numbers: 78 vs 53, a 32.1% gap. Physics also goes its way by 18.7% (1280 vs 1040). Integer math shows a 9.5% lead (67963 vs 61503). In Cinebench R15 multicore, it wins by 5.4% (1858 vs 1757) and single-core by 4.3% (258 vs 247). R23 single-core goes to it by 3.2% (1829 vs 1771). Data encryption, floating point math, and multithread each show small leads of 2.2%, 2%, and 2% respectively. The R20 tests are nearly tied, with the i7-1360P ahead by 0.4% and 0.3%.

The pattern is clear: the Core 5 210H excels in SIMD-like and compression workloads, while the i7-1360P dominates in prime number generation, physics, and integer-heavy tasks. The i7-1360P also wins most Cinebench tests, though the R23 multicore exception is worth noting. The single-thread PassMark result flips the usual order, with the Core 5 210H ahead by 2.3%, even though the i7-1360P has a higher boost clock.

Architecture Differences

Both chips are built on Intel's 10 nm process and use the Raptor Lake architecture, but they belong to different sub-families. The Core 5 210H is a Raptor Lake-H part, while the i7-1360P is Raptor Lake-P. The core counts differ significantly: the Core 5 210H has 8 cores and 12 threads, while the i7-1360P has 12 cores and 16 threads. That extra parallelism likely explains the i7-1360P's wins in physics and integer math, where more threads can be fed.

Cache hierarchy also diverges. Both have 80 KB L1 and 2 MB L2 per core, but the shared L3 is 12 MB on the Core 5 210H and 18 MB on the i7-1360P. The i7-1360P also boosts higher: 5.00 GHz versus 4.80 GHz. However, the Core 5 210H has a higher TDP of 45 W against 28 W, which may allow it to sustain higher clocks under load, though the recorded benchmarks do not directly measure that.

The integrated graphics differ: the Core 5 210H has Iris Xe with 48 execution units, while the i7-1360P has 96 EUs. PCIe support also differs: the Core 5 210H offers Gen 5 with 8 lanes, while the i7-1360P uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, and neither supports ECC.

Release dates are far apart: the Core 5 210H launched in December 2024, while the i7-1360P came in January 2023. The launch MSRP for the Core 5 210H is $342, and for the i7-1360P it is $480.

The Verdict

The data points to the i7-1360P as the more consistently faster processor, winning 11 of 17 benchmarks. Its advantages in prime number finding, physics, and integer math are substantial, and it also takes most Cinebench single and multi-core tests. The Core 5 210H, however, is not without merit. It leads in extended instructions, data compression, random string sorting, and single-thread PassMark, and it wins Cinebench R23 multicore by 5%. Its average benchmark score is actually higher (24872 vs 24344) and it sits in a higher percentile (77 vs 76). That suggests that for certain workloads, the Core 5 210H is the better choice.

The i7-1360P's higher core count and larger L3 cache likely drive its multi-threaded wins, while the Core 5 210H's newer design and higher TDP may contribute to its SIMD and compression strengths. Users who run physics simulations, integer-heavy code, or general multi-threaded applications should lean toward the i7-1360P. Those who prioritize compression, extended instruction sets, or single-thread PassMark performance might prefer the Core 5 210H.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in the following fields:

• Cores: 8 (Core 5 210H) vs 12 (i7-1360P)
• Threads: 12 vs 16
• Boost clock: 4.80 GHz vs 5.00 GHz
• TDP: 45 W vs 28 W
• Codename: Raptor Lake-H vs Raptor Lake-P
• Generation: Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) vs Core i7 (Raptor Lake-P)
• L3 cache: 12 MB shared vs 18 MB shared
• PCIe: Gen 5, 8 lanes vs Gen 4, 20 lanes
• Integrated graphics: Iris Xe 48EU vs Iris Xe 96EU
• Release date: 2024-12-17 vs 2023-01-03
• Launch MSRP: $342 vs $480

All other specifications, including base clock (2.20 GHz), L1 and L2 cache per core, memory support, memory bus, ECC support, socket, process node, foundry, and market segment, are identical.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core i7-1360P has 12 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 5 210H has 8 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The i7-1360P boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the Core 5 210H reaches 4.80 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The i7-1360P has 18 MB of shared L3 cache, compared to 12 MB on the Core 5 210H.

Q: Which processor wins in PassMark extended instructions?

A: The Core 5 210H scores 13370 versus 11581, a 15.4% lead.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?

A: The Core 5 210H has a 45 W TDP, while the i7-1360P is rated at 28 W.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Core 5 210H averages 24872, slightly above the i7-1360P's 24344.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 5 210H is the clear winner in PassMark extended instructions (15.4% ahead), data compression (6.9%), random string sorting (4.1%), single-thread PassMark (2.3%), and Cinebench R23 multicore (5%). These results point to workloads that benefit from SIMD extensions, compression algorithms, and certain single-threaded tasks. The i7-1360P, on the other hand, dominates in prime number finding (32.1% ahead), physics (18.7%), integer math (9.5%), and also wins in data encryption, floating point math, multithread, and most Cinebench tests. Its higher core count and larger L3 cache make it a better fit for parallel integer workloads and physics simulations. For users who need maximum performance in compression or extended instruction sets, the Core 5 210H is the data-backed choice. For general multi-threaded productivity and math-heavy tasks, the i7-1360P holds the edge.