Intel Core 7 360 vs Intel Core i5-14400 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark record splits these two processors into clearly different roles. The Intel Core i5-14400 dominates the productivity and multithreaded workload space, winning 14 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests. Its advantages are most pronounced in integer-heavy and compression workloads, where it leads by substantial margins. The Intel Core 7 360, by contrast, wins in exactly three tests: prime number finding and both single-thread PassMark variants. This split tells a straightforward story: the Core i5-14400 is the compute workhorse, while the Core 7 360 holds a narrower but real edge in single-thread responsiveness.

The Core i5-14400's largest wins come in PassMark integer math, where it scores 82017 against 34238, a 58.3% advantage. Data compression shows a 314995 versus 142877 result, a 54.6% gap. These are not marginal differences; they represent fundamentally different throughput capabilities. The Core 7 360 counters with a 50% win in prime number finding (120 versus 80) and a 14.2% lead in PassMark single-thread (4274 versus 3741). The single-thread advantage is notable, but it does not translate into Cinebench single-core wins, where the Core i5-14400 leads by roughly 36% across R15, R20, and R23 tests.

For users prioritizing rendering, encryption, physics simulation, or any workload that scales with core count and threads, the Core i5-14400 is the clear choice from the recorded data. The Core 7 360's wins are confined to specific integer search operations and one measure of single-thread performance, which suggests a more specialized advantage rather than general-purpose superiority.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design generations and target different market segments. The Intel Core 7 360 uses the Wildcat Lake architecture on a 3 nm process node, while the Intel Core i5-14400 is built on Raptor Lake Refresh with a 10 nm process. This process gap explains some of the power and efficiency differences, though the Core 7 360's 15 W TDP versus the Core i5-14400's 65 W TDP is the more striking specification split.

Core configuration differs sharply. The Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning no hyperthreading. The Core i5-14400 has 10 cores and 16 threads, a configuration that combines performance and efficiency cores. The thread count difference (6 versus 16) is the single largest architectural factor behind the multithreaded benchmark gaps.

Cache hierarchy also diverges. The Core 7 360 uses 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Core i5-14400 uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, but 20 MB of shared L3. The total L3 advantage for the Core i5-14400 (20 MB versus 6 MB) is substantial and likely contributes to its compression and integer math wins.

Platform support differs as well. The Core 7 360 uses Intel BGA 1516, a mobile socket, and supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory in a single-channel configuration with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The Core i5-14400 uses Intel Socket 1700 for desktop, supports DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, and includes ECC memory support. PCIe capabilities also differ: the Core 7 360 offers Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes, while the Core i5-14400 offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ: the Core 7 360 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, while the Core i5-14400 uses UHD Graphics 730. The Core 7 360's process node is 3 nm versus 10 nm, and its die size is not recorded, whereas the Core i5-14400 has a 215 mm² die. Both processors have locked multipliers, so neither supports overclocking.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a straightforward verdict. The Intel Core i5-14400 is the stronger processor for multithreaded workloads, with an average benchmark score of 32115 against the Core 7 360's 18374. That is a 74.8% higher average score, placing the Core i5-14400 in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs compared to the Core 7 360's 72nd percentile.

The Core i5-14400 wins every Cinebench test by about 36%, including single-core tests. It wins PassMark multithread by 38%, floating point math by 26.9%, encryption by 33.3%, and extended instructions by 37.5%. The only meaningful Core 7 360 wins are prime number finding (50% ahead) and PassMark single-thread (14.2% ahead). Those wins do not offset the Core i5-14400's dominance in nearly every other measured category.

The nearest rivals for each processor confirm their positioning. The Core 7 360 sits alongside 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). The Core i5-14400 competes with the Intel Core i7-12800H (0% delta), Intel Core i7-13705H (0.1% delta), Intel Core i5-14450HX (0.2% delta), and Intel Core i9-11900 (-0.3% delta). These rival groups show the Core 7 360 operating in the entry-level desktop/mobile space while the Core i5-14400 operates near the mid-range mobile and older high-end desktop level.

The Core 7 360's mobile segment, 15 W TDP, and single-channel memory limit its throughput potential. The Core i5-14400's desktop segment, 65 W TDP, and dual-channel memory enable sustained multithreaded performance. Users seeking maximum compute throughput should select the Core i5-14400. Users prioritizing the specific prime number search workload or the PassMark single-thread metric, and needing a 15 W mobile processor, should consider the Core 7 360.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400 has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What is the single-thread performance difference?

A: The Core 7 360 wins PassMark single-thread with 4274 versus 3741, a 14.2% advantage. However, the Core i5-14400 wins all Cinebench single-core tests by roughly 36%, including R23 single-core at 3009 versus 1924.

Q: How do the processors compare in multithreaded rendering?

A: The Core i5-14400 leads in every Cinebench multicore test. In R23 multicore, it scores 21315 against 13634, a 36% advantage. In R20 multicore, it scores 8952 against 5726, also a 36% lead.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 360 does not.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Core 7 360 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X in a single-channel configuration. The Core i5-14400 supports DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: What are the process nodes for these processors?

A: The Core 7 360 uses a 3 nm process node. The Core i5-14400 uses a 10 nm process node.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest Core i5-14400 win is PassMark integer math, where its 82017 score beats the Core 7 360's 34238 by 58.3%. This is the biggest delta in the entire benchmark set. The second largest is PassMark data compression, where the Core i5-14400 scores 314995 against 142877, a 54.6% advantage. These two tests highlight the Core i5-14400's strength in arithmetic and data handling.

The Core 7 360's largest win is PassMark find prime numbers, where its 120 score beats the Core i5-14400's 80 by 50%. This is the only test where the Core 7 360 leads by more than 15%. The other two wins are both PassMark single-thread tests, with identical scores of 4274 versus 3741, a 14.2% advantage.

Cinebench tests show consistent Core i5-14400 leads. R15 multicore: 2148 versus 1374 (-36%). R15 single-core: 303 versus 193 (-36.3%). R20 multicore: 8952 versus 5726 (-36%). R20 single-core: 1263 versus 808 (-36%). R23 multicore: 21315 versus 13634 (-36%). R23 single-core: 3009 versus 1924 (-36.1%). The consistency across all six Cinebench tests, both single and multi-core, indicates the Core i5-14400's architectural efficiency is broadly superior, not just in throughput-bound tasks.

PassMark multithread shows 25080 versus 15544, a 38% Core i5-14400 lead. PassMark physics shows 1396 versus 1213, a 13.1% lead. PassMark extended instructions shows 19816 versus 12390, a 37.5% lead. PassMark data encryption shows 16731 versus 11164, a 33.3% lead. PassMark floating point math shows 61549 versus 44963, a 26.9% lead. PassMark random string sorting shows 32346 versus 17636, a 45.5% lead.

The only categories where the Core 7 360 outperforms are prime number finding and the two PassMark single-thread measurements. The prime number result is a narrow, specialized win. The PassMark single-thread result is interesting because it contradicts the Cinebench single-core results, where the Core i5-14400 leads by more than a third. This discrepancy suggests the two benchmarks measure different aspects of single-thread performance, with PassMark favoring the Core 7 360's architecture in its specific test methodology.

Overall, the Core i5-14400 wins 14 of 17 head-to-head tests. Its average benchmark score of 32115 is 74.8% higher than the Core 7 360's 18374. The Core 7 360's wins are confined to three tests, two of which are duplicates of the same PassMark single-thread measurement. The data does not support any broad performance advantage for the Core 7 360.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category. The Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads, while the Core i5-14400 has 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clock speeds differ: 1.50 GHz for the Core 7 360 versus 2.50 GHz for the Core i5-14400. Boost clocks are closer: 4.80 GHz versus 4.70 GHz, a small advantage for the Core 7 360.

TDP differs dramatically: 15 W for the Core 7 360 versus 65 W for the Core i5-14400. Socket types are incompatible: Intel BGA 1516 for the Core 7 360, Intel Socket 1700 for the Core i5-14400. Process nodes differ: 3 nm for the Core 7 360 versus 10 nm for the Core i5-14400. The Core i5-14400 has a recorded die size of 215 mm²; the Core 7 360's die size is not recorded.

Cache configurations differ in every level. L1: 192 KB per core for the Core 7 360 versus 80 KB per core for the Core i5-14400. L2: 2.5 MB per core versus 1.25 MB per core. L3: 6 MB shared versus 20 MB shared. The Core i5-14400 has over three times the shared L3 cache.

Memory support splits by generation and channel. The Core 7 360 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X in single-channel mode with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The Core i5-14400 supports DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode with no recorded bandwidth figure. ECC memory is supported only on the Core i5-14400.

PCIe capabilities differ: Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes for the Core 7 360, Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes for the Core i5-14400. Integrated graphics differ: Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores versus UHD Graphics 730. Market segments differ: Mobile for the Core 7 360, Desktop for the Core i5-14400. Release dates differ: 2026-04-15 for the Core 7 360 versus 2024-01-07 for the Core i5-14400. The launch MSRP for the Core 7 360 is $426, and the launch MSRP for the Core i5-14400 is $221. Both have locked multipliers. Production status is Active for both.