Intel Core 7 350 vs Intel Core Ultra 7 268V Comparison
Intel Core 7 350
Core Ultra 7 268V
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: Intel Core 7 350 vs Intel Core Ultra 7 268V
The Verdict
The benchmark database places these two mobile processors in different performance tiers despite both being 3 nm Intel parts. The Intel Core Ultra 7 268V wins 14 of the 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core 7 350 takes only 3. The average benchmark score tells the same story: the Core Ultra 7 268V records 20897 against 17779 for the Core 7 350, a gap of roughly 17%. Percentile rankings confirm the separation, with the Core Ultra 7 268V sitting at the 74th percentile of all CPUs and the Core 7 350 at the 71st.
The Core 7 350 is the choice for workloads that favor raw single-thread execution in the Cinebench R23 test and the PassMark single-thread metric. It leads by 6.5% in Cinebench R23 single-core and by 1.2% in PassMark single-thread. However, those are the only two areas where it leads, plus one duplicate single-thread entry. Everything else, from multi-core rendering to encryption to physics simulation, belongs to the Core Ultra 7 268V.
The Core Ultra 7 268V is the pick for users who need consistent multi-threaded performance, data compression, encryption, and extended instruction throughput. Its wins are not marginal. In Cinebench R23 multi-core it scores 10653 against 8030, a 24.6% advantage. In PassMark physics it posts 1617 versus 1173, a 27.5% gap. The data indicates that any workload using more than one core will favor the 268V.
For a compact mobile system where single-thread response matters most, the Core 7 350 has a narrow edge in specific tests. For virtually everything else, the Core Ultra 7 268V delivers substantially higher throughput. The launch MSRP of the Core 7 350 is $469; the Core Ultra 7 268V has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.
Where Each One Wins
The Core Ultra 7 268V dominates the multi-threaded and throughput-oriented benchmark categories. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows 1616 against 1220, a 24.5% lead. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 6887 against 5373, a 22% lead. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 10653 against 8030, a 24.6% lead. PassMark multithread shows 19297 against 15170, a 21.4% lead. The pattern is consistent: the 268V uses its 8 cores and 8 threads to pull away from the 6-core, 6-thread Core 7 350.
Data-heavy tasks also favor the 268V. PassMark data compression scores 181443 versus 143123, a 21.1% advantage. Data encryption scores 13779 versus 10933, a 20.7% advantage. Random string sorting scores 22416 versus 17238, a 23.1% advantage. Extended instructions score 15323 versus 12045, a 21.4% advantage. Floating point math scores 57628 versus 42809, a 25.7% advantage. Integer math scores 42669 versus 33734, a 20.9% advantage. Prime number finding scores 192 versus 107, a 44.3% advantage, the largest single delta in the entire comparison.
The Core 7 350 wins only in single-thread categories. Cinebench R23 single-core scores 2046 versus 1921, a 6.5% advantage. PassMark single-thread scores 4100 versus 4051, a 1.2% advantage. Cinebench R15 single-core is essentially tied at 292 versus 293, a 0.3% margin for the 268V, so the 350 cannot claim that one. The 350's wins are real but narrow, and they do not extend to Cinebench R20 single-core, where the 268V wins 972 to 758, a 22% margin.
Architecture Differences
The Core 7 350 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) generation. The Core Ultra 7 268V uses the Lunar Lake architecture and belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2. Both are built on a 3 nm process node, but Intel fabricates the Core 7 350 while TSMC fabricates the Core Ultra 7 268V.
Core counts differ. The Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads with no hyper-threading. The Core Ultra 7 268V has 8 cores and 8 threads, also without hyper-threading. The 268V therefore has two additional physical cores, which explains much of its multi-threaded advantage. Base clocks differ: 1.50 GHz for the 350 versus 2.20 GHz for the 268V. Boost clocks differ: 4.80 GHz for the 350 versus 5.00 GHz for the 268V. The 268V starts higher and ends higher.
Cache hierarchies are identical at the L1 and L2 levels: 192 KB per core for L1 and 2.5 MB per core for L2. The L3 cache differs significantly. The Core 7 350 has 6 MB shared L3, while the Core Ultra 7 268V has 12 MB shared L3, double the capacity. This larger shared cache likely contributes to the 268V's lead in data compression and random string sorting, where working sets benefit from more on-die storage.
Memory support differs. The Core 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel memory bus and a recorded bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The Core Ultra 7 268V lists memory support as dependent on the motherboard, uses a dual-channel memory bus, and has no recorded bandwidth figure. The dual-channel configuration gives the 268V a structural advantage in memory-heavy workloads, though the database does not provide a bandwidth number to quantify it.
The integrated graphics differ. The Core 7 350 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The Core Ultra 7 268V uses Arc 140V. PCIe support also differs: the 350 provides Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes, while the 268V provides Gen 5 with 4 CPU lanes. The 268V has newer PCIe generation support but fewer lanes. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. Both are mobile parts in active production. The 350 uses socket Intel BGA 1516, while the 268V uses Intel BGA 2833, so they are not socket-interchangeable.
FAQ
Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?
A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 268V records an average benchmark score of 20897, while the Intel Core 7 350 records 17779, a difference of roughly 17% in favor of the 268V.
Q: Does the Core 7 350 win any benchmark categories?
A: Yes. The Core 7 350 wins Cinebench R23 single-core with 2046 against 1921, a 6.5% lead, and PassMark single-thread with 4100 against 4051, a 1.2% lead. The duplicate PassMark single-thread entry also goes to the 350.
Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap?
A: The Core Ultra 7 268V leads by 24.5% in Cinebench R15 multi-core, 22% in Cinebench R20 multi-core, 24.6% in Cinebench R23 multi-core, and 21.4% in PassMark multithread.
Q: What is the biggest single benchmark margin between the two?
A: PassMark find prime numbers shows the largest gap. The Core Ultra 7 268V scores 192 against 107 for the Core 7 350, a 44.3% advantage.
Q: Do the two processors share the same process node?
A: Yes, both are built on a 3 nm process node. However, the Core 7 350 is fabricated by Intel, while the Core Ultra 7 268V is fabricated by TSMC.
Q: How do the cache configurations compare?
A: Both have 192 KB L1 per core and 2.5 MB L2 per core. The Core 7 350 has 6 MB shared L3, while the Core Ultra 7 268V has 12 MB shared L3.
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The largest win for the Core Ultra 7 268V is in PassMark find prime numbers, where it scores 192 against 107, a 44.3% lead. This test stresses integer-heavy prime calculation loops, and the 268V's two extra cores plus higher base clock produce a decisive margin. PassMark physics shows a 27.5% lead for the 268V, scoring 1617 versus 1173. Physics simulation typically scales with core count and memory bandwidth, both of which favor the 268V.
Cinebench R23 multi-core confirms the trend with a 24.6% gap: 10653 versus 8030. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a 24.5% gap at 1616 versus 1220. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows a 22% gap at 6887 versus 5373. These three rendering tests are consistent, indicating that the 268V's advantage holds across different Cinebench versions and workload sizes.
PassMark floating point math gives the 268V a 25.7% lead, scoring 57628 versus 42809. Random string sorting gives a 23.1% lead at 22416 versus 17238. Data compression gives a 21.1% lead at 181443 versus 143123. Extended instructions give a 21.4% lead at 15323 versus 12045. Integer math gives a 20.9% lead at 42669 versus 33734. Data encryption gives a 20.7% lead at 13779 versus 10933. PassMark multithread gives a 21.4% lead at 19297 versus 15170. Every one of these falls in the 20% to 27% range except the prime number test, which is far larger.
Cinebench R20 single-core is the outlier among single-thread tests. The 268V wins 972 to 758, a 22% margin, which is inconsistent with the near-tie in Cinebench R15 single-core (292 versus 293) and the Core 7 350's wins in Cinebench R23 single-core and PassMark single-thread. The 268V's higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz against 4.80 GHz likely explains the R20 result, while the 350's 6.5% win in R23 single-core suggests the newer Wildcat Lake core design has strong single-thread efficiency at lower clocks in that specific test.
The Core 7 350's wins are confined to two distinct metrics. Cinebench R23 single-core at 2046 versus 1921 is its best result, a 6.5% margin. PassMark single-thread at 4100 versus 4051 is a narrow 1.2% margin. The duplicate PassMark single-thread entry records the same 1.2% margin. These wins do not offset the 268V's broad multi-thread dominance, but they do show that the 350 is not uniformly slower. In lightly threaded workloads where R23 is the reference, the 350 has a measurable edge.
The overall win count is 14 for the Core Ultra 7 268V and 3 for the Core 7 350. The average benchmark scores place the 268V at the 74th percentile of all CPUs and the 350 at the 71st. The 268V's nearest rival in the database is the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE with a 0% delta, while the 350's nearest rival is the Intel Core 5 221TE with a -0.5% delta. These positioning data points confirm that the 268V competes in a slightly higher performance class, even though both processors occupy nearby percentile bands.
Specification Differences
The Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads, while the Core Ultra 7 268V has 8 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks are 1.50 GHz for the 350 and 2.20 GHz for the 268V. Boost clocks are 4.80 GHz for the 350 and 5.00 GHz for the 268V. TDP ratings are 15 W for the 350 and 17 W for the 268V.
The 350 uses socket Intel BGA 1516, while the 268V uses Intel BGA 2833. The 350 is codenamed Wildcat Lake, and the 268V is codenamed Lunar Lake. The 350's generation is listed as Core 5 (Wildcat Lake), while the 268V's generation is Ultra 7 (Lunar Lake). The 350 is fabricated by Intel, and the 268V is fabricated by TSMC, both on a 3 nm node.
L3 cache is 6 MB shared for the 350 and 12 MB shared for the 268V. L1 and L2 caches match at 192 KB per core and 2.5 MB per core. The 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel memory bus and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The 268V's memory support depends on the motherboard, uses a dual-channel bus, and has no recorded bandwidth. The 350 provides PCIe Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes, while the 268V provides PCIe Gen 5 with 4 CPU lanes.
Integrated graphics differ: Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores for the 350, Arc 140V for the 268V. The 350 launched on 2026-04-15 with a launch MSRP of $469. The 268V launched on 2024-09-23 with no recorded launch MSRP. Both parts are mobile, active production, and have locked multipliers. Neither supports ECC memory.