Intel Core 7 360 vs Intel Core 9 273PTE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records a decisive overall victory for the Intel Core 9 273PTE, which takes 15 of the 17 head-to-head benchmarks. The Intel Core 7 360 wins only two, both of which are variants of the same PassMark single-thread test. The margin in those two wins is substantial: the Core 7 360 scores 4274 against 3433, a 24.5% advantage. That is the lone bright spot for the smaller chip, and it signals a clear split between single-thread and multi-thread performance.

Every Cinebench test, from R15 through R23, goes to the Core 9 273PTE by a nearly uniform margin. The delta sits at -33.3% across all six Cinebench workloads, meaning the Core 9 273PTE outperforms the Core 7 360 by roughly a third in both single-core and multi-core rendering. The R23 multi-core score of 20445 versus 13634 is a gap of 6811 points. The R23 single-core result of 2886 versus 1924 reinforces that the Core 9 273PTE holds the lead even when only one core is active. This consistency across different Cinebench versions suggests the advantage is structural, not workload-specific.

The PassMark suite widens the gap further in several tests. The largest delta appears in integer math, where the Core 9 273PTE scores 82411 against 34238, a 58.5% difference. That is the single biggest percentage margin in the entire comparison. Data compression also shows a massive gap: 258704 versus 142877, a 44.8% deficit for the Core 7 360. Random string sorting follows at -39.1%, with scores of 28973 and 17636. The Core 9 273PTE also wins multithread (24054 versus 15544, -35.4%), physics (1917 versus 1213, -36.7%), and floating-point math (60673 versus 44963, -25.9%).

The narrower PassMark victories for the Core 9 273PTE include find prime numbers (142 versus 120, -15.5%), data encryption (14253 versus 11164, -21.7%), and extended instructions (15952 versus 12390, -22.3%). These are smaller but still consistent margins. The data indicates that the Core 9 273PTE does not lose a single PassMark test outside of the single-thread category.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 7 360 is the clear winner in single-threaded PassMark workloads. Its 4274 score beats the Core 9 273PTE's 3433 by 24.5%. This suggests that applications relying on one core, such as certain legacy software or lightly threaded tasks, would favor the Core 7 360. The chip's higher base clock of 1.50 GHz versus 1.40 GHz and its boost clock of 4.80 GHz versus 5.50 GHz do not explain the win on paper, so the architectural differences likely account for it. The Core 7 360 uses a 3 nm process and Wildcat Lake design, which may contribute to higher per-core efficiency.

The Core 9 273PTE wins in every multi-threaded and most single-threaded Cinebench tests. Its advantage in Cinebench R23 multi-core is 50% (20445 versus 13634), and even in R23 single-core it leads by 50% (2886 versus 1924). That means the Core 9 273PTE is not merely a multi-core monster; it also beats the Core 7 360 in rendering workloads that use a single thread. The PassMark single-thread test is the exception, so the Core 7 360's win is specific to that benchmark methodology rather than a general single-thread advantage.

For data-heavy tasks, the Core 9 273PTE dominates. Data compression, integer math, and random string sorting all show deltas above 39%. The Core 9 273PTE's 12 cores and 24 threads versus 6 cores and 6 threads in the Core 7 360 explain much of this, as does the larger 36 MB shared L3 cache versus 6 MB. The Core 9 273PTE also has twice the memory bandwidth (89.6 GB/s versus 59.7 GB/s) and a dual-channel memory bus versus single-channel. These factors combine to make the Core 9 273PTE the stronger choice for any workload that scales with cores, threads, or memory throughput.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel families. The Core 7 360 is built on the Wildcat Lake codename with a 3 nm process node, while the Core 9 273PTE uses Bartlett Lake on a 10 nm node. The process node difference is significant: 3 nm versus 10 nm suggests the Core 7 360 uses a more modern fabrication technology, which could explain its superior PassMark single-thread score despite lower raw clock speeds.

Core and thread counts diverge sharply. The Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning no hyper-threading. The Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads, doubling the core count and quadrupling the thread count. This directly drives the multi-threaded benchmark gaps. The Core 9 273PTE also has a higher boost clock at 5.50 GHz versus 4.80 GHz, and a higher TDP at 45 watts versus 15 watts. The higher power envelope allows the Core 9 273PTE to sustain higher performance, though it also means greater heat output.

Cache hierarchies differ notably. The Core 7 360 provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Core 9 273PTE provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The Core 9 273PTE's L3 cache is six times larger, which benefits workloads with large working sets. The Core 7 360's per-core L1 and L2 caches are larger, which may help single-thread performance.

Memory support also differs. The Core 7 360 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel memory bus and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The Core 9 273PTE supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Core 9 273PTE also supports ECC memory, while the Core 7 360 does not. PCIe capabilities favor the Core 9 273PTE with Gen 5 and 16 lanes, versus Gen 4 and 6 lanes on the Core 7 360.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 7 360 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, while the Core 9 273PTE uses UHD Graphics 730. The Core 7 360 targets the mobile segment with an Intel BGA 1516 socket, while the Core 9 273PTE is a desktop part using Intel Socket 1700. The release dates are close, with the Core 7 360 launching on 2026-04-15 and the Core 9 273PTE on 2026-03-08.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has an average benchmark score of 31143, while the Intel Core 7 360 scores 18374. The Core 9 273PTE also ranks at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, compared to the 72nd percentile for the Core 7 360.

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 360 win any benchmarks?

A: Yes. It wins the PassMark single-thread and singlethread tests with a score of 4274, which is 24.5% higher than the Core 9 273PTE's 3433. It wins no other recorded benchmarks.

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

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core 9 273PTE scores 20445 versus 13634, a 33.3% advantage. In PassMark multithread, the Core 9 273PTE scores 24054 versus 15544, a 35.4% advantage.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Core 7 360 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel memory bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The Core 9 273PTE supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and supports ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The Core 9 273PTE also has a larger shared L3 cache of 36 MB versus 6 MB.

Q: Which processor is designed for mobile use?

A: The Core 7 360 is a mobile processor using the Intel BGA 1516 socket. The Core 9 273PTE is a desktop processor using Intel Socket 1700.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field. The Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads, while the Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads. Base clocks are 1.50 GHz versus 1.40 GHz, but boost clocks are 4.80 GHz versus 5.50 GHz. TDP differs at 15 watts versus 45 watts. The Core 7 360 uses a 3 nm process and Wildcat Lake codename, while the Core 9 273PTE uses a 10 nm process and Bartlett Lake codename.

Cache configurations differ in all three levels. The Core 7 360 has 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 6 MB shared L3. The Core 9 273PTE has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3. Memory support differs: the Core 7 360 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with single-channel memory and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth, while the Core 9 273PTE supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory is supported only on the Core 9 273PTE.

PCIe capabilities differ, with Gen 4 and 6 lanes on the Core 7 360 versus Gen 5 and 16 lanes on the Core 9 273PTE. Integrated graphics differ, with Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) on the Core 7 360 versus UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 9 273PTE. The market segment differs: mobile for the Core 7 360, desktop for the Core 9 273PTE. Sockets differ as Intel BGA 1516 versus Intel Socket 1700. Release dates differ, with the Core 9 273PTE launching on 2026-03-08 and the Core 7 360 on 2026-04-15. The launch MSRP for the Core 7 360 is $426, and the launch MSRP for the Core 9 273PTE is $549.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to two distinct use cases. The Intel Core 7 360 is the better option for workloads that depend on PassMark single-thread performance, where it leads by 24.5%. Its lower TDP of 15 watts and mobile socket make it suitable for thin-and-light systems. Its modern 3 nm process node and larger per-core L1 and L2 caches likely contribute to its single-thread edge.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE is the stronger choice for virtually everything else. It wins all Cinebench tests by 33.3%, all but one PassMark test, and delivers a 58.5% lead in integer math. Its 12 cores, 24 threads, 36 MB L3 cache, dual-channel memory, and higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz make it the higher-performance part across rendering, compression, encryption, and physics workloads. Its 82nd percentile ranking versus the Core 7 360's 72nd percentile confirms the overall performance hierarchy.

The percentile comparison against nearest rivals reinforces this split. The Core 7 360 sits near the Intel Core i3-13100, Core 5 330, Core i3-14100, and Core 3 305, all within 0.4% of its average score. The Core 9 273PTE aligns with the Intel Core i7-12700F, AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, Core i7-13700TE, and Core i7-12650HX, with deltas up to 0.5%. The Core 9 273PTE competes in a higher performance class entirely.

For a desktop workstation or any system where multi-threaded throughput matters, the Core 9 273PTE is the data-backed pick. For a mobile device where single-thread PassMark performance and a low 15 watt TDP are priorities, the Core 7 360 holds a specific, measurable advantage. The choice depends entirely on which benchmark category aligns with the intended workload.