Intel Core 7 150U vs Intel Core 7 360 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clear split between these two mobile processors, with the Intel Core 7 360 winning 12 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core 7 150U takes 5. The most dramatic gap appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Core 7 360 scores 13634 against 8883 for the Core 7 150U, a 34.8% advantage. This is the largest delta in the entire comparison and signals a substantial difference in sustained multi-threaded performance.

The single-core picture is more nuanced. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Core 7 360 leads by a narrow 2.5%, scoring 1924 versus 1875.5. However, the older Cinebench R15 single-core test tells a different story: the Core 7 150U wins with 254 against 193, a 31.6% margin. This inversion between test versions suggests the two chips respond differently to the workload characteristics of each benchmark generation. The Core 7 360 also dominates PassMark single-thread testing, posting 4274 against 3508, an 17.9% lead.

Integer math presents the strongest counterpoint from the Core 7 150U. It scores 51057 in PassMark integer math, beating the Core 7 360's 34238 by 49.1%. This is the second-largest delta in the dataset and indicates that the 150U's wider core configuration excels at integer-heavy instruction streams. Data compression also favors the 150U, with 158622 versus 142877, an 11% advantage. Random string sorting goes to the 150U as well, albeit narrowly at 3.6% (18269 versus 17636).

The Core 7 360 answers firmly in floating-point and encryption work. PassMark floating point math shows 44963 versus 34405, a 23.5% lead. Extended instructions go to the 360 by 29.4% (12390 versus 8748), and data encryption favors it by 10.2% (11164 versus 10025). Prime number finding shows the largest single-workload gap: 120 for the 360 against 58 for the 150U, a 51.7% difference. Physics simulation also goes to the 360, 1213 versus 1012, a 16.6% margin, while multithread scoring gives the 360 a 5.4% edge (15544 versus 14700).

The Cinebench R20 results add another layer. The Core 7 360 wins both multi-core and single-core by 8.3% and 8.4% respectively (5726 versus 5248, 808 versus 740). Notably, the R15 multi-core test goes the other way: the 150U wins 1505.5 versus 1374, a 9.6% margin. Across the Cinebench family, the 360's advantage grows as the workload becomes more demanding, suggesting its architecture scales better under sustained load.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design lineages. The Intel Core 7 150U uses Raptor Lake-U architecture on a 10 nm process node, while the Core 7 360 is built on Wildcat Lake architecture at 3 nm. The 150U is a 10-core, 12-thread part, whereas the 360 is a 6-core, 6-thread design. This means the 150U has both more physical cores and hyper-threading support, while the 360 operates without simultaneous multi-threading.

Cache hierarchies diverge sharply. The 150U allocates 80 KB of L1 per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core, with 12 MB of shared L3. The 360 gives each core 192 KB of L1 and 2.5 MB of L2, but only 6 MB of shared L3. The 360's per-core L1 and L2 allocations are larger by 140% and 100% respectively, which helps explain its strong single-thread performance despite fewer cores. However, the 150U's 12 MB L3 is double the 360's 6 MB, providing more shared cache for multi-threaded workloads.

Clock speeds also differ. The 150U has a 1.80 GHz base clock and a 5.40 GHz boost clock. The 360 runs at 1.50 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost. The 150U thus holds a 0.30 GHz advantage at base and a 0.60 GHz advantage at boost. Despite lower clocks, the 360 achieves higher scores in most modern benchmarks, indicating that its 3 nm process and newer core design deliver better instructions per clock.

Memory architecture presents a major divergence. The 150U supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus. The 360 supports only DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel bus, yet it has a recorded memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s, a figure the database does not provide for the 150U. The 360's PCIe configuration offers 6 CPU-only Gen 4 lanes, while the 150U provides 8 CPU-only Gen 4 lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The 150U features Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The 360 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The sockets are incompatible: the 150U uses Intel BGA 1744, while the 360 uses Intel BGA 1516. Both are active production parts with mobile market segments. The 360 has a launch MSRP of $426; the database records no launch MSRP for the 150U.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the Intel Core 7 360 is the stronger overall processor for most workloads. Its average benchmark score of 18374 places it at the 72nd percentile of all CPUs, slightly above the 150U's 17395 average and 71st percentile. The 360's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i3-13100 with a delta of 0%, the Intel Core 5 330 at +0.2%, and the Intel Core i3-14100 at +0.3%. The 150U's closest competitors are the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 at +0.4%, the AMD Ryzen 3 210 at +0.4%, and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE at -0.5%.

For users prioritizing modern multi-threaded rendering, the 360's 34.8% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core is decisive. The 360 also wins in floating-point math, extended instructions, encryption, and physics, indicating broad superiority in compute-heavy tasks. Its 51.7% advantage in prime number finding suggests particularly strong branch-heavy integer workloads, which is unexpected given the 150U's integer math win.

The 150U remains relevant for specific tasks. Its 49.1% lead in integer math and 11% lead in data compression point to workloads that exploit its 10 cores and 12 threads. The R15 multi-core win also suggests that older, lighter-threaded applications may favor the 150U's configuration. However, the 360's 12 wins across the benchmark suite, including all three of the most recent Cinebench tests, make it the safer choice for general-purpose mobile computing.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 150U has 10 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: How much faster is the Core 7 360 in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Core 7 360 scores 13634 against 8883 for the Core 7 150U, a 34.8% advantage.

Q: In which benchmark does the Core 7 150U have its largest win?

A: The Core 7 150U leads by 49.1% in PassMark integer math, scoring 51057 versus 34238.

Q: What is the process node difference between the two?

A: The Core 7 150U uses a 10 nm process, while the Core 7 360 uses a 3 nm process.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The Core 7 150U supports DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus. The Core 7 360 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X on a single-channel bus with a recorded bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Core 7 150U boosts to 5.40 GHz, while the Core 7 360 boosts to 4.80 GHz.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 360 dominates modern rendering and compute workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13634 is far ahead of the 150U's 8883, and it also wins Cinebench R20 multi-core (5726 versus 5248) and R20 single-core (808 versus 740). The 360 takes all PassMark floating-point, extended instruction, encryption, physics, and multithread tests. Its single-thread PassMark score of 4274 is 17.9% higher, and it wins prime number finding by 51.7%. The 360 also edges out the 150U in Cinebench R23 single-core by 2.5%.

The Intel Core 7 150U wins in integer math by a wide margin, scoring 51057 against 34238, a 49.1% difference. Data compression favors the 150U at 158622 versus 142877, an 11% edge. Random string sorting goes to the 150U by 3.6% (18269 versus 17636). The 150U also takes Cinebench R15 multi-core (1505.5 versus 1374, a 9.6% win) and R15 single-core (254 versus 193, a 31.6% win). These wins cluster around older benchmark versions and integer-heavy operations.

For users running legacy applications or workloads dominated by data compression and integer math, the 150U holds an advantage. For everything else, particularly modern rendering, floating-point simulation, and encryption, the 360 is the stronger performer. The 360's 72nd percentile ranking versus the 150U's 71st percentile reinforces this overall assessment.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every core specification. The 150U has 10 cores and 12 threads, while the 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads. Base clocks are 1.80 GHz for the 150U and 1.50 GHz for the 360. Boost clocks are 5.40 GHz and 4.80 GHz respectively. Both have a 15 W TDP. The sockets are different: Intel BGA 1744 for the 150U, Intel BGA 1516 for the 360.

The architecture and process node are entirely distinct. The 150U uses Raptor Lake (Raptor Lake-U) on 10 nm, while the 360 uses Wildcat Lake on 3 nm. Cache configurations differ in size and allocation: the 150U has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 12 MB shared L3; the 360 has 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 6 MB shared L3.

Memory support is not identical. The 150U accepts DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus. The 360 accepts DDR5 and LPDDR5X on a single-channel bus, with a recorded bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. PCIe lanes differ: 8 Gen 4 lanes for the 150U, 6 Gen 4 lanes for the 360. Integrated graphics are Iris Xe Graphics with 96 EUs for the 150U versus Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores for the 360. The 360 has a launch MSRP of $426; the 150U has no recorded launch MSRP. Both are active mobile parts with no unlocked multipliers.