Intel Core 7 350 vs Intel Core i7-1365U Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data splits these two mobile processors into distinct camps. The Intel Core i7-1365U wins 4 of the 17 recorded comparisons, while the Intel Core 7 350 takes 13. The margins tell the story: the Core i7-1365U dominates in specific compute-heavy integer workloads, but the Core 7 350 is broadly faster across most other tests.

The single largest victory in either direction belongs to the Intel Core i7-1365U in PassMark integer math, where it scores 50881 against 33734, a 50.8% advantage. That is a commanding lead in a workload that stresses classic CPU arithmetic. The same processor also wins Cinebench R15 multicore with 1466.5 versus 1220, a 20.2% margin, and Cinebench R23 multicore with 8946 versus 8030, an 11.4% edge. The fourth win comes in PassMark data compression, 149585 versus 143123, a smaller 4.5% difference.

The Intel Core 7 350 answers with a different profile. Its biggest win is PassMark find prime numbers, 107 versus 58, a 45.8% gap. It also crushes the i7-1365U in PassMark extended instructions, 12045 versus 8321, a 30.9% lead, and in floating point math, 42809 versus 33689, a 21.3% advantage. Single-thread performance is consistently in its favor: PassMark single thread 4100 versus 3411, a 16.8% win, and Cinebench R23 single core 2046 versus 1887, a 7.8% lead. The Core 7 350 also wins Cinebench R20 multicore, 5373 versus 4882, a 9.1% margin, even though it loses R15 and R23 multicore to the i7-1365U. That inconsistency across Cinebench versions is notable.

PassMark multithread goes to the Core 7 350, 15170 versus 14045, a 7.4% win. PassMark physics favors the Core 7 350, 1173 versus 966, a 17.6% margin. Data encryption also goes to the Core 7 350, 10933 versus 9531, a 12.8% lead. Random string sorting is close, 17238 versus 16977, a 1.5% edge for the Core 7 350. Cinebench R15 single core and R20 single core both go to the Core 7 350, with the same 9.1% delta in R20 and 292 versus 265.5 in R15.

The average benchmark score for the i7-1365U is 18177, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs. The Core 7 350 averages 17779, sitting in the 71st percentile. The i7-1365U's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U at 18176 and the Intel Core i7-9700 at 18180, with 0% delta, plus the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G at 18169 and the Intel Core 5 315 at 18188, the latter at -0.1%. The Core 7 350's nearest rivals include the Intel Core 5 221TE at 17860, a -0.5% delta, the AMD EPYC 9374F at 17693, a 0.5% delta, the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT at 17891, a -0.6% delta, and the Intel Core 5 120U at 17898, a -0.7% delta. These rival placements show both chips sit in the same performance tier, with the i7-1365U marginally higher on average.

The Verdict

The data points to two different buyers. The Intel Core i7-1365U is the choice for integer-heavy multithreaded workloads. Its 50.8% lead in integer math is the largest gap in the entire comparison, and its Cinebench R23 multicore win at 11.4% confirms it handles sustained all-core rendering better than the Core 7 350. The i7-1365U also holds a 20.2% advantage in Cinebench R15 multicore and a 4.5% edge in data compression. Anyone running code that is arithmetic-bound, compiling, or performing data compression should favor the i7-1365U.

The Intel Core 7 350 is the pick for nearly everything else. It wins 13 of 17 tests, including all single-thread benchmarks, all floating-point and extended-instruction workloads, encryption, physics, prime-number finding, and PassMark multithread. Its single-thread superiority is consistent: 16.8% in PassMark single thread, 7.8% in Cinebench R23 single core, and 9.1% in both R15 and R20 single core. That makes it the better daily-driver processor for responsive general use, spreadsheets, scripting, and workloads that rely on per-core speed.

The overall averages are nearly identical, 18177 versus 17779, a difference of roughly 2.2% in favor of the i7-1365U. That means the two are close in aggregate, but the distribution of strengths is wide. The i7-1365U is a narrow specialist with a few huge wins; the Core 7 350 is a broad generalist with many moderate wins. The verdict depends on workload mix, not on which chip is "better" in a general sense.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-1365U wins in four specific areas. Integer math is its strongest domain, with a 50.8% margin. Cinebench R15 multicore and R23 multicore both go its way, showing strength in older and newer versions of the rendering benchmark. Data compression is also its territory, with a 4.5% edge. These are all workloads that scale with core count and raw integer throughput. The i7-1365U's 10 cores and 12 threads versus the Core 7 350's 6 cores and 6 threads explain this pattern, as do the larger shared L3 cache of 12 MB versus 6 MB.

The Intel Core 7 350 wins everywhere else. Single-thread performance is its clearest advantage, with wins across every single-core benchmark recorded. Floating-point math, extended instructions, and prime-number finding all show large margins, 21.3%, 30.9%, and 45.8% respectively. Encryption, physics, and multithread scores also favor the Core 7 350. Random string sorting is a narrow win at 1.5%, indicating near-parity in that specific test. Cinebench R20 multicore is interesting: the Core 7 350 wins it by 9.1% despite losing R15 and R23 multicore. That suggests the workload mix in R20 favors its architecture, while R15 and R23 favor the i7-1365U's higher core count and larger cache.

For users who run a mix of office productivity, web browsing, and light content creation, the Core 7 350's broad wins make it the safer default. For users whose primary tools are compilers, data pipelines, or heavy integer simulation, the i7-1365U's massive integer lead is hard to ignore.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in single-core performance?

A: The Intel Core 7 350. It wins every single-core test in the database, including PassMark single thread at 4100 versus 3411 (16.8% ahead) and Cinebench R23 single core at 2046 versus 1887 (7.8% ahead).

Q: Which processor is better for rendering workloads?

A: The Intel Core i7-1365U. It wins Cinebench R23 multicore with 8946 versus 8030, an 11.4% lead, and Cinebench R15 multicore with 1466.5 versus 1220, a 20.2% lead. The Core 7 350 does win Cinebench R20 multicore, 5373 versus 4882, a 9.1% margin.

Q: How do the two compare in average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-1365U averages 18177, placing in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 7 350 averages 17779, placing in the 71st percentile. The difference is roughly 2.2% in favor of the i7-1365U.

Q: Which chip has better encryption performance?

A: The Intel Core 7 350. It scores 10933 in PassMark data encryption versus 9531 for the i7-1365U, a 12.8% advantage.

Q: Is the Intel Core 7 350 faster in floating-point math?

A: Yes. The Core 7 350 scores 42809 in PassMark floating point math versus 33689 for the i7-1365U, a 21.3% lead.

Q: Which processor wins the most head-to-head tests?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 wins 13 of the 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons. The Intel Core i7-1365U wins 4.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations. The Intel Core i7-1365U is built on Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-U codename, using a 10 nm process node. The Intel Core 7 350 uses the Wildcat Lake codename on a 3 nm process node. The process difference is substantial, with the Core 7 350 on a smaller node.

Core counts differ sharply. The i7-1365U has 10 cores and 12 threads, indicating a hybrid arrangement with performance and efficiency cores. The Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads, a simpler configuration with no hyperthreading. Cache hierarchies also differ. The i7-1365U has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The Core 7 350 has 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and only 6 MB of shared L3. The Core 7 350 has more cache per core, but the i7-1365U has double the total L3.

Memory support diverges as well. The i7-1365U supports DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode. The Core 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X but only in single-channel mode, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The i7-1365U has no memory bandwidth figure recorded in the database. PCIe lanes differ: the i7-1365U provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU, while the Core 7 350 provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes.

Integrated graphics differ. The i7-1365U uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The Core 7 350 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. Sockets are different as well: the i7-1365U uses Intel BGA 1744, while the Core 7 350 uses Intel BGA 1516. Both are mobile parts with active production status. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Specification Differences

The Intel Core i7-1365U has 10 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads. Base clock for the i7-1365U is 1800.00 MHz, while the Core 7 350 runs at 1500.00 MHz. Boost clock favors the i7-1365U at 5.20 GHz versus 4.80 GHz for the Core 7 350. Both have a 15 W TDP.

Memory support is different: the i7-1365U supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Memory bus width differs, with the i7-1365U using dual-channel and the Core 7 350 using single-channel. The Core 7 350 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s; the i7-1365U has none recorded.

Cache is a major split. The i7-1365U has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 12 MB shared L3. The Core 7 350 has 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 6 MB shared L3. PCIe support differs: the i7-1365U has Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes, while the Core 7 350 has Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ, with Iris Xe Graphics 96EU on the i7-1365U and Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) on the Core 7 350. The process node is 10 nm for the i7-1365U and 3 nm for the Core 7 350. Sockets differ, BGA 1744 versus BGA 1516. Release dates differ, with the i7-1365U released in early 2023 and the Core 7 350 in mid-2026. The i7-1365U has a launch MSRP of $426, while the Core 7 350 has a launch MSRP of $469. Both are active mobile parts with locked multipliers.