Intel Core 7 360 vs Intel Core i5-110 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data splits these two Intel parts into clearly different roles. The Core 7 360, a mobile processor on the Wildcat Lake architecture, is the one that carries the newer feature set and the higher boost capability. The Core i5-110, a desktop part from the Comet Lake generation, counters with a higher base clock and more threads. The performance data shows that the Core 7 360 wins outright in every benchmark category where both have recorded scores. The Core i5-110 has no benchmark entries in the database, so its measured performance cannot be compared directly. The Core 7 360 records a percentile rank of 72 against all CPUs, while the Core i5-110 sits at the 50th percentile. That difference places the mobile part firmly ahead in the database's overall scoring hierarchy.

The use-case split is defined by the hardware characteristics. The Core 7 360 is built for mobile systems: it uses the Intel BGA 1516 socket, a 15 W TDP, and single-channel memory support. The Core i5-110 is a desktop chip on Intel Socket 1200 with a 65 W TDP and dual-channel memory. The mobile part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, while the desktop part is limited to DDR4. For workloads that depend on single-thread speed, the Core 7 360 has the edge with a 4.80 GHz boost clock versus the i5-110's 4.30 GHz. For multi-threaded workloads on the desktop side, the i5-110 offers 12 threads from 6 cores, while the Core 7 360 offers only 6 threads from 6 cores. The data indicates that the Core 7 360 wins on raw benchmark scores, but the i5-110 retains a threading advantage that matters for parallel desktop workloads.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural eras. The Core 7 360 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and is built on a 3 nm process node. The Core i5-110 uses the Comet Lake architecture on a 14 nm node. Both are manufactured by Intel, but the process gap is substantial: 3 nm versus 14 nm. The Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning no Hyper-Threading, while the Core i5-110 has 6 cores and 12 threads, meaning each core supports two threads.

Cache layouts differ significantly. The Core 7 360 has 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Core i5-110 has 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The desktop part has double the L3 cache, but the mobile part has much larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations. The L3 totals are 6 MB for the Core 7 360 and 12 MB for the Core i5-110.

Memory architecture also separates the two. The Core 7 360 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X in single-channel mode, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The Core i5-110 supports DDR4 in dual-channel mode, with a memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. The mobile part has higher peak bandwidth despite the single-channel bus, a result of the newer memory standard. PCIe support: the Core 7 360 offers Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes, while the Core i5-110 offers Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes. The desktop part has more lanes, but the mobile part has the newer generation.

Integrated graphics differ. The Core 7 360 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The Core i5-110 uses UHD Graphics 630. The mobile part has the newer graphics architecture. The Core 7 360 is unlocked? No, the multiplier is locked on both parts. The Core 7 360 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Core i5-110 has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The i5-110 starts much higher but boosts lower.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors. The Core i5-110 has an empty benchmark array, so no Cinebench or PassMark scores are recorded for it. The Core 7 360 has a full set of 17 benchmark scores. The wins counter shows zero wins for each part in a head-to-head context, which reflects the absence of paired test data rather than any performance equivalence.

The Core 7 360's recorded scores provide the only quantitative performance picture. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1374 multi-core and 193 single-core. In R20, the scores are 5726 multi-core and 808 single-core. In R23, the scores are 13634 multi-core and 1924 single-core. The single-core progression from R15 to R23 shows consistent scaling: 193 to 808 to 1924. The multi-core scores scale similarly: 1374 to 5726 to 13634.

PassMark data for the Core 7 360 covers seven workloads. Data compression scores 142877, data encryption scores 11164, extended instructions score 12390, find prime numbers scores 120, floating point math scores 44963, integer math scores 34238, multi-thread scores 15544, physics scores 1213, random string sorting scores 17636, single thread scores 4274, and single-thread (alternate label) scores 4274. The average benchmark score for the Core 7 360 is 18374.

Without any recorded scores for the Core i5-110, the comparison is one-sided. The nearest rivals for the Core 7 360 provide context. The Intel Core i3-13100 has an average score of 18380, a 0% delta from the Core 7 360. The Intel Core 5 330 scores 18345, a 0.2% delta. The Intel Core i3-14100 scores 18318, a 0.3% delta. The Intel Core 3 305 scores 18302, a 0.4% delta. The Core 7 360 sits within a tight cluster of similarly performing parts, all within 0.4% of its average score. This means the Core 7 360 is essentially performance-equivalent to those four rivals in the database's aggregate scoring, despite the architectural differences between them.

The Core i5-110 has no nearest rivals listed and no average score, so it cannot be positioned in the same way. The percentile ranks tell the story: the Core 7 360 at the 72nd percentile versus the Core i5-110 at the 50th percentile. A 22-percentile gap separates them in the overall distribution of all CPUs. The Core 7 360's 15 W TDP with a 4.80 GHz boost clock delivers competitive single-thread performance in a mobile envelope. The Core i5-110's 65 W TDP with a 4.30 GHz boost clock offers a higher base clock but a lower ceiling.

The Verdict

The data points to different buyers for each part. The Core 7 360 is the stronger performer in every recorded benchmark category. It has the higher boost clock, the newer process node, the newer memory standard, and the higher percentile rank. The 3 nm process, DDR5 support, and Xe3 graphics make it the more modern design. Its 15 W TDP suits thin mobile systems. The 6-thread limit is a constraint, but the recorded scores show that constraint does not prevent it from reaching the 72nd percentile overall.

The Core i5-110 is the desktop alternative with a 65 W TDP, dual-channel DDR4, and 12 threads. Its higher base clock of 2.90 GHz gives it a head start in lightly threaded desktop tasks that do not boost. The 12 MB L3 cache doubles the mobile part's L3. The 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes give it more expansion room than the Core 7 360's 6 Gen 4 lanes. For desktop users who need more threads and more cache, the i5-110 has structural advantages. But the database records no benchmark scores for the i5-110, so its measured performance is unknown.

The verdict from the recorded data: the Core 7 360 wins on measured performance, architectural modernity, and percentile standing. The Core i5-110 wins on thread count, cache size, PCIe lane count, and base clock. Neither part has an unlocked multiplier. The Core 7 360's launch MSRP is $426. The Core i5-110's launch MSRP is $200. The price difference reflects the newer process and mobile design of the Core 7 360. The Core 7 360 is the part to pick for a mobile system where single-thread performance and power efficiency matter. The Core i5-110 is the part to pick for a desktop build where thread count and cache capacity take priority, provided the lack of recorded benchmark data is acceptable.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 boosts to 4.80 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-110 boosts to 4.30 GHz.

Q: How many threads does each processor support?

A: The Core 7 360 supports 6 threads from 6 cores. The Core i5-110 supports 12 threads from 6 cores.

Q: What memory types do the two processors support?

A: The Core 7 360 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X in single-channel mode. The Core i5-110 supports DDR4 in dual-channel mode.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The Core 7 360 is built on a 3 nm process. The Core i5-110 is built on a 14 nm process.

Q: What is the L3 cache size for each processor?

A: The Core 7 360 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i5-110 has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile rank against all CPUs?

A: The Core 7 360 is at the 72nd percentile, while the Core i5-110 is at the 50th percentile.