Intel Core 7 360 vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head comparison between the Intel Core 7 360 and the Intel Core i5-14490F is dominated by the desktop processor. Across the seventeen recorded benchmarks, the Core i5-14490F wins fifteen, with the Core 7 360 taking only two. The wins for the Core 7 360 come in the PassMark single-thread tests, where it scores 4274 against 3873 for the Core i5-14490F, a 10.4% advantage. This is the only category where the mobile chip demonstrates superiority, and it does so consistently across both the single_thread and singlethread entries.

The Cinebench suite shows a uniform pattern of substantial deficits for the Core 7 360. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the Core i5-14490F scores 23000 against 13634 for the Core 7 360, a difference of 40.7%. The single-core R23 test shows the same delta: 3247 versus 1924, again 40.7% behind. The R20 tests repeat this exact margin, with the Core i5-14490F scoring 9660 multicore and 1363 single-core, against 5726 and 808 respectively for the Core 7 360. The R15 tests follow suit, with the Core i5-14490F at 2318 multicore and 327 single-core, versus 1374 and 193, marking 40.7% and 41% deltas respectively.

The PassMark suite reveals even wider gaps in certain workloads. The most significant divergence appears in integer math, where the Core i5-14490F scores 87844 against 34238 for the Core 7 360, a 61% deficit. Data compression shows a 58% gap, with scores of 340026 versus 142877. Random string sorting comes in at 50.5% behind for the Core 7 360, scoring 17636 against 35608. Multithreaded performance is 45.8% lower, at 15544 versus 28662. Extended instructions show a 43% gap, floating point math a 32.4% gap, and physics a 42% gap.

The narrowest margin in the entire dataset is in the find prime numbers test. Here the Core i5-14490F scores 122 against 120 for the Core 7 360, a mere 1.6% difference. This near-parity in a specific integer workload stands in stark contrast to the broader integer math results, indicating that the Core 7 360 handles this particular task almost as well as its larger rival despite the overall performance disparity.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 7 360 wins exclusively in single-threaded PassMark performance. Its score of 4274 places it 10.4% ahead of the Core i5-14490F's 3873. This suggests that for workloads that depend heavily on single-core responsiveness, the mobile processor has a measurable edge. The data records no other victories for the Core 7 360 across the remaining fifteen benchmarks.

The Core i5-14490F wins across every other category. Its largest margins come in integer math, data compression, and random string sorting, where it leads by 61%, 58%, and 50.5% respectively. The Cinebench tests, which measure both multi-core rendering and single-core rendering, all show the Core i5-14490F ahead by roughly 40.7%. The multithreaded PassMark test confirms this pattern with a 45.8% lead. Data encryption shows a 38.7% gap, extended instructions a 43% gap, and floating point math a 32.4% gap.

The average benchmark score in the database tells the same story. The Core i5-14490F has an average score of 38149, while the Core 7 360 sits at 18374. This places the Core i5-14490F in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, whereas the Core 7 360 ranks in the 72nd percentile. The nearest rivals for the Core i5-14490F include the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T at 38194 (0.1% ahead), the Intel Core i5-13600KF at 38103 (0.1% behind), and the AMD Ryzen 7 250 at 38221 (0.2% ahead). The Core 7 360, by contrast, sits near the Intel Core i3-13100 at 18380, the Intel Core 5 330 at 18345, and the Intel Core i3-14100 at 18318, all within 0.4% of its score.

The Verdict

The recorded data indicates that the Intel Core i5-14490F is the superior processor for nearly all measured workloads. With fifteen wins out of seventeen benchmarks and an average score more than double that of the Core 7 360, the desktop chip delivers significantly higher performance in multi-threaded tasks, rendering, encryption, and most integer and floating point operations. The 86th percentile ranking versus the 72nd percentile confirms its higher standing in the overall CPU landscape.

The Intel Core 7 360 offers only one clear advantage: single-threaded PassMark performance. For users whose primary workloads depend on that specific metric, the 10.4% lead may carry weight. However, in every Cinebench test, the Core i5-14490F leads by roughly 40%, and in several PassMark tests it leads by more than 50%. The only benchmark where the Core 7 360 comes close is find prime numbers, where it trails by just 1.6%, but this single near-tie does not offset the broad deficits elsewhere.

The Core i5-14490F should be the choice for anyone prioritizing raw computational throughput, multi-threaded rendering, or data-heavy workloads. The Core 7 360 presents a narrower case, justified only when single-threaded PassMark performance is the deciding factor and the mobile form factor is required.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F wins 15 benchmarks, while the Intel Core 7 360 wins 2.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark integer math, where the Core i5-14490F scores 87844 against 34238, a 61% difference.

Q: Does the Core 7 360 win any test?

A: Yes, it wins the PassMark single-thread test, scoring 4274 versus 3873 for the Core i5-14490F, a 10.4% advantage.

Q: How do the Cinebench R23 scores compare?

A: The Core i5-14490F scores 23000 in multicore and 3247 in single-core, while the Core 7 360 scores 13634 and 1924, a 40.7% deficit in both.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores?

A: The Core i5-14490F has an average score of 38149, and the Core 7 360 has an average score of 18374.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking?

A: The Core i5-14490F ranks in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 7 360 ranks in the 72nd percentile.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel product families and target different market segments. The Intel Core 7 360 is a mobile processor with the codename Wildcat Lake, belonging to the Core 5 generation. The Intel Core i5-14490F is a desktop processor with the codename Raptor Lake-R, belonging to the Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation.

Core configuration differs substantially. The Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning it does not use simultaneous multithreading. The Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads, indicating a hybrid configuration with performance and efficiency cores. This thread advantage of 16 versus 6 explains much of the multi-threaded performance gap.

Cache hierarchy differs significantly. The Core 7 360 has 192 KB of L1 cache per core and 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, with 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i5-14490F has 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, but its shared L3 cache is 24 MB, four times larger than the Core 7 360's. The L3 cache difference is likely a major factor in workloads that benefit from larger shared caches.

The integrated graphics differ completely. The Core 7 360 includes Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, while the Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics (N/A). The Core i5-14490F requires a discrete GPU for display output.

Memory support differs by generation. The Core 7 360 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel memory bus and a memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The Core i5-14490F supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus, though no bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. The dual-channel configuration gives the desktop chip a memory bandwidth advantage, though the Core 7 360's LPDDR5X support may compensate in mobile scenarios.

PCIe specifications differ. The Core 7 360 has PCIe Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only), while the Core i5-14490F has PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). This gives the desktop processor more than double the lane count and a newer generation standard.

Process node and die size vary. The Core 7 360 is built on a 3 nm process, while the Core i5-14490F uses a 10 nm process. The Core i5-14490F has a recorded die size of 215 mm²; no die size is recorded for the Core 7 360. The smaller process node may contribute to the Core 7 360's lower power draw, though the database records a 15 W TDP for the mobile chip versus 65 W for the desktop chip.

Specification Differences

The socket types differ completely. The Core 7 360 uses Intel BGA 1516, a ball grid array socket designed for mobile platforms, while the Core i5-14490F uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop LGA socket.

Clock speeds differ across base and boost. The Core 7 360 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Core i5-14490F has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The desktop chip starts higher and boosts higher.

Power consumption differs by a factor of over four. The Core 7 360 has a TDP of 15 W, while the Core i5-14490F has a TDP of 65 W. This reflects the mobile versus desktop design intent.

Market segments differ. The Core 7 360 is classified as Mobile, and the Core i5-14490F is classified as Desktop.

Release dates differ. The Core 7 360 was released on 2026-04-15, while the Core i5-14490F was released on 2023-12-31.

The launch MSRP is recorded for the Core 7 360 at $426. No launch MSRP is recorded for the Core i5-14490F.

Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. Both are locked parts. The part numbers differ: SAE3E for the Core 7 360 and SRN35 for the Core i5-14490F. Neither supports ECC memory.