Intel Core 7 360 vs Intel Core i5-14501TE Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare between the Intel Core 7 360 and the Intel Core i5-14501TE?

A: Both processors have 6 cores. However, the Core 7 360 has 6 threads (no hyper-threading), while the Core i5-14501TE has 12 threads, meaning it can process two threads per core.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501TE reaches a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, which is higher than the Core 7 360's 4.80 GHz boost clock.

Q: What is the difference in process node size?

A: The Core 7 360 is built on a 3 nm process node, while the Core i5-14501TE uses a 10 nm process node. This represents a significant manufacturing generation difference.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The Core i5-14501TE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, whereas the Core 7 360 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i5-14501TE has four times the L3 capacity.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Core i5-14501TE supports ECC memory, while the Core 7 360 does not. This is a notable distinction for workstation or reliability-focused use cases.

Q: What is the market segment for each processor?

A: The Core 7 360 is classified as a Mobile processor, while the Core i5-14501TE is classified as a Desktop processor.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 7 360 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) generation. It is built on a 3 nm process node manufactured by Intel. The processor has 6 physical cores and 6 threads, indicating no simultaneous multithreading (SMT) support. Each core has 192 KB of L1 cache and 2.5 MB of L2 cache. The shared L3 cache is 6 MB. The integrated graphics is Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. Memory support includes DDR5 and LPDDR5X, operating on a single-channel memory bus with a recorded bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. PCIe connectivity is Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). The socket is Intel BGA 1516, and the processor has a TDP of 15 watts.

The Intel Core i5-14501TE belongs to the Core 14th Gen series and uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename. It is built on a 10 nm process node. The processor has 6 cores and 12 threads, enabling two threads per core through hyper-threading. Each core has 80 KB of L1 cache and 1.25 MB of L2 cache. The shared L3 cache is 24 MB. The integrated graphics is UHD Graphics 770. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5, running on a dual-channel memory bus. PCIe connectivity is Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The socket is Intel Socket 1700, and the processor has a TDP of 45 watts. The die size is 215 mm². ECC memory is supported.

The two processors differ fundamentally in manufacturing process, core architecture generation, thread support, cache hierarchy, memory architecture, PCIe generation, and socket type. The Core 7 360 is a newer, more power-efficient mobile design, while the Core i5-14501TE is a desktop-oriented part with more threads, larger cache, and broader memory and PCIe capabilities.

The Verdict

The recorded data indicates that the Intel Core 7 360 has a percentile rank of 72 among all CPUs, while the Intel Core i5-14501TE has a percentile rank of 50. The Core 7 360 also has an average benchmark score of 18374, whereas the Core i5-14501TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. For the head-to-head benchmarks, there are no direct comparisons available, and neither processor records a win in this category.

The Core 7 360 is the processor with demonstrated benchmark performance in the database. Its average score places it at the 72nd percentile, which is higher than the Core i5-14501TE's 50th percentile. The nearest rivals to the Core 7 360 include the Intel Core i3-13100 with an average score of 18380 (0% delta), the Intel Core 5 330 with 18345 (0.2% delta), the Intel Core i3-14100 with 18318 (0.3% delta), and the Intel Core 3 305 with 18302 (0.4% delta). These comparisons show the Core 7 360 performing essentially on par with these parts.

Given the data, the Core 7 360 is the processor with measured performance results and a higher percentile standing. The Core i5-14501TE has no recorded benchmarks, so its performance cannot be quantified from the database. The Core 7 360 also has a significantly lower TDP of 15 watts versus 45 watts for the Core i5-14501TE, making it a more power-efficient option for mobile applications.

The Core i5-14501TE, despite lacking benchmark data, offers 12 threads, 24 MB of L3 cache, dual-channel memory, DDR4 and DDR5 support, ECC memory, Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes, and a higher boost clock of 5.10 GHz. These specifications position it favorably for desktop workloads that benefit from multithreading, memory bandwidth, and PCIe expansion. The Core 7 360, with its 6 threads, 6 MB L3 cache, single-channel memory, and Gen 4 PCIe, is designed for efficiency and compact mobile systems.

Specification Differences

The Intel Core 7 360 and Intel Core i5-14501TE differ across nearly all recorded specification fields. The Core 7 360 has 6 threads, while the Core i5-14501TE has 12 threads. Base clocks are 1.50 GHz for the Core 7 360 and 2.20 GHz for the Core i5-14501TE. Boost clocks are 4.80 GHz and 5.10 GHz, respectively. TDP values are 15 watts for the Core 7 360 and 45 watts for the Core i5-14501TE.

The Core 7 360 uses Intel BGA 1516 socket, while the Core i5-14501TE uses Intel Socket 1700. The process nodes are 3 nm and 10 nm. Die size is not recorded for the Core 7 360, but the Core i5-14501TE has a die size of 215 mm². L1 cache per core is 192 KB for the Core 7 360 and 80 KB for the Core i5-14501TE. L2 cache per core is 2.5 MB and 1.25 MB, respectively. L3 cache is 6 MB shared for the Core 7 360 and 24 MB shared for the Core i5-14501TE.

Memory support differs: the Core 7 360 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Core i5-14501TE supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bus is single-channel for the Core 7 360 and dual-channel for the Core i5-14501TE. Memory bandwidth is recorded at 59.7 GB/s for the Core 7 360, but no value is given for the Core i5-14501TE. ECC memory is not supported on the Core 7 360 but is supported on the Core i5-14501TE. PCIe is Gen 4 with 6 lanes for the Core 7 360 and Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the Core i5-14501TE.

Integrated graphics differ: Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) for the Core 7 360 versus UHD Graphics 770 for the Core i5-14501TE. Market segments are Mobile for the Core 7 360 and Desktop for the Core i5-14501TE. Release dates are 2026-04-15 for the Core 7 360 and 2024-06-30 for the Core i5-14501TE. The Core 7 360 has a launch MSRP of $426, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the Core i5-14501TE. Both processors have locked multipliers.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark results between the Intel Core 7 360 and the Intel Core i5-14501TE. The head-to-head benchmarks array is empty, and neither processor records any wins in this category. Consequently, a direct comparison of their performance in identical tests cannot be made from the recorded data.

However, the Core 7 360 has an extensive set of individual benchmark scores. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1374 in multicore and 193 in singlecore. In Cinebench R20, it scores 5726 in multicore and 808 in singlecore. In Cinebench R23, it scores 13634 in multicore and 1924 in singlecore. Passmark tests show: data compression at 142877, data encryption at 11164, extended instructions at 12390, find prime numbers at 120, floating point math at 44963, integer math at 34238, multithread at 15544, physics at 1213, random string sorting at 17636, and single thread at 4274.

The average benchmark score for the Core 7 360 is 18374, with a percentile rank of 72. Its nearest rivals are all within a 0.4% delta of its average score, indicating the Core 7 360 sits at a performance tier comparable to the Intel Core i3-13100, Core 5 330, Core i3-14100, and Core 3 305.

For the Core i5-14501TE, no benchmark scores are recorded in the database. Its average benchmark score is 0, and its percentile rank is 50. There are no nearest rivals listed for this processor. Therefore, the quantitative performance of the Core i5-14501TE cannot be assessed from available data.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on the recorded data, the Intel Core 7 360 wins in the category of measured performance. It has an average benchmark score of 18374, a percentile rank of 72, and a full set of benchmark results across Cinebench and Passmark tests. The Core i5-14501TE has no benchmark scores, so the Core 7 360 holds the only available performance data.

The Core i5-14501TE wins in the category of thread count, offering 12 threads versus 6 threads for the Core 7 360. This means the Core i5-14501TE can handle twice as many concurrent threads, which can benefit heavily multithreaded workloads. The Core i5-14501TE also has a larger L3 cache at 24 MB versus 6 MB, potentially improving performance in cache-sensitive applications.

In terms of memory architecture, the Core i5-14501TE supports dual-channel memory and both DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core 7 360 is single-channel and limited to DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Core i5-14501TE also supports ECC memory, which the Core 7 360 does not. PCIe connectivity favors the Core i5-14501TE with Gen 5 and 16 lanes versus Gen 4 and 6 lanes for the Core 7 360.

The Core 7 360 wins on power efficiency with a 15 watt TDP compared to 45 watts for the Core i5-14501TE. The Core 7 360 also uses a newer 3 nm process node versus 10 nm, and it has a smaller per-core cache footprint but a higher per-core L2 cache of 2.5 MB versus 1.25 MB. The Core 7 360 has a higher boost clock on a per-watt basis given its lower TDP.

The Core i5-14501TE has a higher base clock of 2.20 GHz versus 1.50 GHz and a higher boost clock of 5.10 GHz versus 4.80 GHz. For users requiring desktop expansion, the Core i5-14501TE provides more PCIe lanes and a desktop socket. For mobile or power-constrained systems, the Core 7 360 is the more efficient choice with a demonstrated performance profile.