Intel Core 7 360 vs Intel Core i5-14600 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 records a substantially higher average benchmark score of 44889, while the Intel Core 7 360 averages 18374.

Q: How do the two CPUs compare in terms of overall performance percentile?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 sits in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, whereas the Intel Core 7 360 sits in the 72nd percentile.

Q: Which processor wins the majority of head-to-head benchmark tests?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 wins 15 of the 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons, with the Intel Core 7 360 taking only 2 wins.

Q: Are there any benchmarks where the Intel Core 7 360 outperforms the Intel Core i5-14600?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 7 360 wins both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread tests, scoring 4274 versus 4167, a 2.6% advantage.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14600 has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core 7 360 does not.

Architecture Differences

The two processors belong to different Intel families and target different market segments. The Intel Core 7 360 is a mobile processor built on the Wildcat Lake codename, using a 3 nm process node from Intel. Its market segment is Mobile, and it uses the Intel BGA 1516 socket. The Intel Core i5-14600 is a desktop part from the Core 14th Gen series, built on the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename. It uses a 10 nm process node and the Intel Socket 1700, with a die size of 257 mm².

The core configuration differs sharply. The Core 7 360 offers 6 cores and 6 threads, with no hyperthreading, while the Core i5-14600 offers 14 cores and 20 threads. The Core i5-14600 therefore provides more than double the core count and more than triple the thread count, which directly supports its large multicore benchmark lead.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. The Core 7 360 has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i5-14600 has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a much larger 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i5-14600's shared L3 is four times the capacity of the Core 7 360's.

Memory support differs as well. The Core 7 360 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a single-channel memory bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The Core i5-14600 supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus; its memory bandwidth figure is not recorded in the database. The Core i5-14600 also supports ECC memory, which the Core 7 360 does not.

PCIe connectivity is another differentiator. The Core 7 360 provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only), while the Core i5-14600 provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ: the Core 7 360 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, whereas the Core i5-14600 uses UHD Graphics 770.

Clock speeds and power targets are distinct. The Core 7 360 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with a 15 W TDP. The Core i5-14600 has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The release dates are also different: the Core 7 360 launched later, while the Core i5-14600 launched earlier. The Core 7 360 carries part number SAE3E; the Core i5-14600 carries part number SRN44.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data is dominated by the Intel Core i5-14600, which wins 15 of 17 comparisons. The most decisive victory comes in passmark_integer_math, where the Core i5-14600 scores 117078 against 34238, a 70.8% lead. That result indicates the Core i5-14600's advantage in integer-heavy workloads is far larger than its average benchmark advantage.

Data compression shows the second-largest gap. The Core i5-14600 scores 434620 in passmark_data_compression versus 142877 for the Core 7 360, a 67.1% difference. Random string sorting also favors the Core i5-14600 heavily: 48043 against 17636, a 63.3% margin. These results suggest the Core i5-14600's higher core count and larger cache substantially improve throughput on memory-intensive and data-manipulation tasks.

Cinebench results are consistently in favor of the Core i5-14600. In cinebench_r15_multicore, the Core i5-14600 scores 3070 versus 1374, a 55.2% lead. In cinebench_r15_singlecore, it scores 433 versus 193, a 55.4% lead. The multicore and singlecore margins are nearly identical across the R15, R20, and R23 versions, with deltas of roughly 55% in each case. The Core i5-14600 achieves 12794 in cinebench_r20_multicore versus 5726, and 30464 in cinebench_r23_multicore versus 13634. Single-core results show 1806 versus 808 in R20 and 4300 versus 1924 in R23.

Passmark multithread results reinforce the pattern. The Core i5-14600 scores 35848 versus 15544, a 56.6% lead. Floating-point math shows a 47.6% advantage (85759 versus 44963), and physics shows a 47.9% advantage (2330 versus 1213). Extended instructions favor the Core i5-14600 by 51.7% (25674 versus 12390), and data encryption favors it by 55.5% (25082 versus 11164). Even the closest multicore-style test, passmark_find_prime_numbers, goes to the Core i5-14600 by 22.6% (155 versus 120).

The Intel Core 7 360 claims only two wins, both in single-threaded tests. In passmark_single_thread, it scores 4274 versus 4167, a 2.6% advantage. The same result appears under passmark_singlethread. This is a narrow margin, but it indicates the Core 7 360's single-core performance is competitive with, and slightly ahead of, the Core i5-14600 despite the latter's higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz versus 4.80 GHz.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field. Core count: the Core 7 360 has 6 cores, the Core i5-14600 has 14. Thread count: 6 versus 20. Base clock: 1.50 GHz versus 2.70 GHz. Boost clock: 4.80 GHz versus 5.20 GHz. TDP: 15 W versus 65 W. Socket: Intel BGA 1516 versus Intel Socket 1700. Process node: 3 nm versus 10 nm. Codename: Wildcat Lake versus Raptor Lake-R. Architecture: not recorded for the Core 7 360, versus Raptor Lake for the Core i5-14600.

Cache differences are substantial. L1 per core: 192 KB versus 80 KB. L2 per core: 2.5 MB versus 2 MB. L3 shared: 6 MB versus 24 MB. Memory support: DDR5, LPDDR5X versus DDR4, DDR5. Memory bus: single-channel versus dual-channel. Memory bandwidth: 59.7 GB/s for the Core 7 360, not recorded for the Core i5-14600. ECC memory: false versus true. PCIe: Gen 4 with 6 lanes versus Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics: Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) versus UHD Graphics 770. Market segment: Mobile versus Desktop. Die size: not recorded for the Core 7 360, 257 mm² for the Core i5-14600. Part number: SAE3E versus SRN44. Launch MSRP: the Core 7 360 is listed at $426, the Core i5-14600 at $255. Release dates differ, with the Core i5-14600 releasing earlier.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the Intel Core i5-14600 is the far stronger processor in almost every measured workload. Its 15 head-to-head wins, 89th percentile ranking, and average benchmark score of 44889 place it in a different performance class than the Core 7 360, which averages 18374 and sits in the 72nd percentile. In multicore rendering, data compression, integer math, and encryption, the Core i5-14600 leads by margins ranging from roughly 47% to 71%.

The Intel Core 7 360's only advantage is a 2.6% single-thread win in PassMark, a result that does not offset its large deficits elsewhere. Its 6-core, 6-thread configuration and 6 MB of L3 cache limit its throughput in parallel workloads, while the Core i5-14600's 14 cores, 20 threads, and 24 MB of L3 cache provide the resources needed for sustained multicore performance.

For desktop users who need maximum compute throughput, the Core i5-14600 is the clear choice based on the recorded data. Its dual-channel memory support, ECC capability, and Gen 5 PCIe also add platform flexibility. For mobile deployments where the Core 7 360's 15 W TDP and single-channel memory are acceptable, the Core 7 360 offers competitive single-thread performance but the data shows it cannot match the Core i5-14600 in any multicore-heavy task.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5-14600 wins across the entire breadth of multicore and multithreaded benchmarks. It leads in all three Cinebench versions, both multicore and singlecore, with consistent 55% margins. It wins PassMark multithread by 56.6%, data compression by 67.1%, integer math by 70.8%, and random string sorting by 63.3%. For rendering, data processing, encryption, physics simulation, and floating-point workloads, the Core i5-14600 is the stronger part.

The Intel Core 7 360 wins only in PassMark single-thread tests, with a 2.6% margin over the Core i5-14600. This makes it marginally better for lightly threaded applications that depend on a single core's peak performance, though the margin is small. Its lower TDP of 15 W and mobile socket indicate it is designed for power-constrained environments, and its 3 nm process node reflects a newer manufacturing generation. However, the benchmark record shows no other workload where the Core 7 360 takes the lead. Users requiring pure single-thread performance with minimal power draw may favor the Core 7 360, while those needing any form of parallel processing should select the Core i5-14600 based on the recorded data.