Intel Core 7 360 vs Intel Core 9 273PE Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data presents a stark performance hierarchy between these two Intel processors. The Intel Core 9 273PE wins 15 of the 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core 7 360 claims only 2 wins. The Core 9 273PE sits at the 90th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Core 7 360 ranks at the 72nd percentile. This 18-point percentile gap reflects a substantial performance chasm.

The Core 7 360 is a mobile processor, evidenced by its Intel BGA 1516 socket, 15 W TDP, and single-channel memory bus. The Core 9 273PE is a desktop processor with an Intel Socket 1700, 65 W TDP, and dual-channel memory support. The data suggests these chips target entirely different system classes. The Core 9 273PE delivers dominant multi-threaded throughput, while the Core 7 360 offers one notable advantage in single-thread PassMark testing. Users seeking maximum compute performance should look at the Core 9 273PE based on its overwhelming benchmark superiority. The Core 7 360, with its much lower TDP and mobile socket, likely suits power-constrained portable designs where the Core 9 273PE cannot physically fit.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel design families. The Core 7 360 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, while the Core 9 273PE uses Bartlett Lake. Their process nodes differ significantly: the Core 7 360 is built on a 3 nm process, while the Core 9 273PE uses a 10 nm process. Both are fabricated by Intel.

Core counts diverge sharply. The Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning no hyperthreading. The Core 9 273PE has 12 cores and 24 threads, indicating hyperthreading support that doubles logical processors. Cache configurations also differ substantially. The Core 7 360 carries 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Core 9 273PE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The Core 9 273PE's L3 cache is six times larger.

Memory support and interfaces differ as well. The Core 7 360 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The Core 9 273PE supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Core 9 273PE also supports ECC memory, which the Core 7 360 does not. PCIe connectivity favors the Core 9 273PE: it provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Core 7 360 provides Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ: the Core 7 360 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, while the Core 9 273PE uses UHD Graphics 730. The Core 7 360 launches with a base clock of 1.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Core 9 273PE runs at 2.30 GHz base and 5.70 GHz boost. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor achieves higher single-core performance in Cinebench tests?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE wins all three Cinebench single-core tests. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 4417 versus 1924 for the Core 7 360, a delta of 56.4%. The same 56.4% delta appears in R15 and R20 single-core tests.

Q: Does the Core 7 360 win any benchmark at all?

A: Yes, the Core 7 360 wins both PassMark single-thread tests. It scores 4274 in PassMark single-thread and singlethread tests, while the Core 9 273PE scores 3650. The delta is 17.1% in favor of the Core 7 360.

Q: How large is the multi-threaded performance gap?

A: The Core 9 273PE leads by 56.4% in all three Cinebench multicore tests. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it scores 31288 versus 13634 for the Core 7 360. PassMark multithread shows a 57.8% delta, with scores of 36810 and 15544 respectively.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for each processor?

A: The Core 9 273PE has an average benchmark score of 49845, placing it near the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 (49796, 0.1% delta) and Intel Core i9-13980HX (50398, 1.1% delta). The Core 7 360 has an average benchmark score of 18374, nearly matching the Intel Core i3-13100 (18380, 0% delta).

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Core 9 273PE supports ECC memory. The Core 7 360 does not support ECC memory.

Q: How do the processors compare in PassMark integer math?

A: The Core 9 273PE wins by the largest margin of any benchmark in the comparison. It scores 139410 in PassMark integer math versus 34238 for the Core 7 360, a delta of 75.4%.

Specification Differences

The processors differ across nearly every recorded specification.

| Specification | Intel Core 7 360 | Intel Core 9 273PE |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 6 | 12 |

| Threads | 6 | 24 |

| Base clock | 1.50 GHz | 2.30 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.80 GHz | 5.70 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 65 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1516 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Wildcat Lake | Bartlett Lake |

| Generation | Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) | Core 9 (Bartlett Lake) |

| Process node | 3 nm | 10 nm |

| L1 cache | 192 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 2.5 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 6 MB (shared) | 36 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bus | Single-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 59.7 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| ECC memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 6 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2026-04-15 | 2026-03-08 |

| Launch MSRP | $426 | $549 |

| Part number | SAE3E | SA4QD |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Core 9 273PE dominates the Cinebench suite across the board. In Cinebench R15 multicore, it scores 3153 versus 1374, a 56.4% delta. The R15 single-core result shows 445 versus 193, a 56.6% delta. Cinebench R20 multicore delivers 13140 versus 5726, and R20 single-core delivers 1855 versus 808. Cinebench R23 multicore shows 31288 versus 13634, while R23 single-core shows 4417 versus 1924. Every Cinebench delta sits at approximately 56.4%, suggesting a consistent performance scaling factor between the two chips.

PassMark results follow the same pattern with varying magnitudes. Data compression shows the Core 9 273PE scoring 405885 versus 142877, a 64.8% delta. Data encryption shows 22719 versus 11164, a 50.9% delta. Extended instructions score 24630 versus 12390, a 49.7% delta. Find prime numbers delivers 203 versus 120, a 40.9% delta. Floating point math shows 107884 versus 44963, a 58.3% delta. Integer math shows the largest gap: 139410 versus 34238, a 75.4% delta. Multithread scores 36810 versus 15544, a 57.8% delta. Physics scores 3120 versus 1213, a 61.1% delta. Random string sorting scores 45098 versus 17636, a 60.9% delta.

The Core 7 360 claims its only victories in PassMark single-threaded tests. Both the "single_thread" and "singlethread" entries show 4274 for the Core 7 360 and 3650 for the Core 9 273PE, a 17.1% delta. This is notable because the Core 9 273PE wins every Cinebench single-core test by a wide margin, yet loses the PassMark single-thread test. The divergence suggests the two benchmark suites measure different aspects of single-threaded capability, possibly reflecting different instruction mixes or frequency behavior.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 9 273PE claims victory in 15 of 17 recorded benchmarks. Its wins span every Cinebench test (6 total), PassMark data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, find prime numbers, floating point math, integer math, multithread, physics, and random string sorting. The largest margin comes in integer math at 75.4%. The smallest margin among its wins is find prime numbers at 40.9%. The Core 9 273PE also carries the 90th percentile ranking versus all CPUs, placing it alongside the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 (0.1% delta), Intel Core i5-14600KF (0.9% delta), Intel Core i9-13980HX (1.1% delta), and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 (1.2% delta). Its 36 MB L3 cache, 24 threads, dual-channel memory at 89.6 GB/s, and Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes provide the infrastructure for these results.

The Core 7 360 wins exactly 2 benchmarks: PassMark single_thread and PassMark singlethread, both at 4274 points. This 17.1% advantage over the Core 9 273PE in PassMark single-thread testing indicates the 3 nm Wildcat Lake design with its smaller 6 MB L3 cache can still deliver strong single-threaded throughput in that specific workload. The Core 7 360 ranks at the 72nd percentile, with nearest rivals including the Intel Core i3-13100 (0% delta), Intel Core 5 330 (0.2% delta), Intel Core i3-14100 (0.3% delta), and Intel Core 3 305 (0.4% delta). Its mobile socket, 15 W TDP, and single-channel memory position it for notebook-class systems where power efficiency matters more than raw throughput. The data indicates the Core 7 360's PassMark single-thread win does not translate into Cinebench single-core success, where it trails by 56.4%. The Core 9 273PE remains the clear choice for desktop workloads demanding maximum multi-threaded performance, while the Core 7 360's only demonstrated advantage lies in the PassMark single-thread metric.