Intel Core 7 360 vs Intel Core i5-14600T Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data shows a decisive overall victory for the Intel Core i5-14600T, which wins 15 of the 17 compared benchmarks. The Intel Core 7 360 takes only two wins, both in single-thread PassMark tests, but the margin there is substantial. In PassMark single-thread testing, the Core 7 360 scores 4274 against 3744 for the i5-14600T, a 14.2% advantage. That is the only category where the newer mobile chip leads, and it does so by a comfortable margin.

Every Cinebench result favors the i5-14600T by a nearly identical margin. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the i5-14600T scores 2262 against 1374, a 39.3% deficit for the Core 7 360. Single-core R15 shows the same pattern: 319 versus 193, a 39.5% gap. Cinebench R20 multi-core lands at 9427 versus 5726 (39.3% behind), and R20 single-core is 1330 versus 808 (39.2% behind). Cinebench R23 multi-core delivers 22447 versus 13634, again a 39.3% shortfall, while R23 single-core is 3169 versus 1924, a 39.3% difference. The consistency of these margins suggests a fixed architectural advantage rather than workload-specific behavior.

PassMark integer math produces the largest percentage gap in the entire comparison. The i5-14600T scores 95112, while the Core 7 360 manages only 34238, a 64% deficit. This is the single biggest win for the desktop part. Data compression also shows a wide split: 301827 for the i5-14600T versus 142877 for the Core 7 360, a 52.7% gap. Random string sorting follows at 34310 versus 17636, a 48.6% difference. Multithreaded PassMark scores are 26409 versus 15544, a 41.1% gap. Physics tests show 1873 against 1213, a 35.2% difference.

The smallest win for the i5-14600T comes in the find prime numbers test, where it scores 121 against 120, a mere 0.8% edge. That near-tie indicates the Core 7 360 can remain competitive in certain integer-heavy single-threaded routines despite its overall deficit. Extended instructions favor the i5-14600T by 27.1% (16985 versus 12390), and floating-point math shows a 30.5% gap (64726 versus 44963). Data encryption results are closer: 18226 versus 11164, a 38.7% difference.

The average benchmark score for the i5-14600T is 32707, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Core 7 360 averages 18374, which puts it in the 72nd percentile. The nearest rivals for the i5-14600T include the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H at 32697 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F at 32750 (0.1% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H at 32812 (0.3% ahead). The Core 7 360 sits closest to the Intel Core i3-13100 at 18380 (0% delta), the Intel Core 5 330 at 18345 (0.2% behind), and the Intel Core i3-14100 at 18318 (0.3% behind). These neighbor scores confirm that the Core 7 360 performs at entry-level desktop tier, while the i5-14600T competes with upper-midrange mobile and desktop parts.

Where Each One Wins

The i5-14600T wins across almost every multi-threaded and memory-sensitive workload. Its 14 cores and 20 threads give it a structural advantage in parallel tasks. Cinebench multi-core results, PassMark multithread, data compression, integer math, and encryption all show the same story: more cores and threads translate directly to higher throughput. The 64% lead in integer math and 52.7% lead in data compression indicate that the desktop chip is particularly strong in workloads that scale with core count and memory bandwidth.

The Core 7 360 wins only in PassMark single-thread tests, with a 14.2% margin. This suggests its Wildcat Lake cores have higher per-core efficiency, likely due to the 3 nm process. In the find prime numbers test, the two chips are nearly identical, with the i5-14600T ahead by just 0.8%. That near-parity in a single-threaded integer workload, combined with the Core 7 360's clear single-thread PassMark win, indicates the mobile chip has competitive single-core performance but falls behind quickly once more cores are engaged.

For users running heavily parallel applications, the i5-14600T is the clear choice based on the data. For single-threaded responsiveness, the Core 7 360 holds an advantage, though the gap is smaller than the i5-14600T's multi-core leads. The i5-14600T also supports ECC memory, which may matter for certain workstation or server-adjacent use cases, while the Core 7 360 does not. The mobile part, however, uses LPDDR5X memory and a single-channel bus, which limits memory bandwidth to 59.7 GB/s; the i5-14600T uses dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5, and while its bandwidth is not recorded in the database, the dual-channel configuration is generally favorable for memory-intensive tasks.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel generations and process nodes. The Intel Core 7 360 uses Wildcat Lake, built on a 3 nm process, and belongs to the Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) generation. The Intel Core i5-14600T uses Raptor Lake-R, built on a 10 nm process, and belongs to the Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. The 3 nm node gives the Core 7 360 a significant density and efficiency advantage on paper, though the benchmark data shows the i5-14600T compensates with more cores and higher clocks.

Core counts differ sharply. The Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads, all presumably performance-oriented, while the i5-14600T has 14 cores and 20 threads, indicating a hybrid configuration with performance and efficiency cores. The i5-14600T's base clock is 1.80 GHz with a boost of 5.10 GHz, while the Core 7 360 starts at 1.50 GHz and boosts to 4.80 GHz. The desktop chip has higher clocks at both ends, which helps it in both single-thread and multi-thread scenarios, though the Core 7 360's single-thread PassMark win shows that clock speed alone does not determine the outcome.

Cache hierarchy differs substantially. 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 i5-14600T has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The larger L3 on the i5-14600T (24 MB versus 6 MB) provides a significant advantage for data reuse across cores. The Core 7 360's larger per-core L1 and L2 caches may help its single-threaded performance, which aligns with its PassMark single-thread win.

Memory support is another major split. The Core 7 360 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X on a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The i5-14600T supports DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus, and while its bandwidth is not recorded, the dual-channel configuration offers more headroom for memory-hungry workloads. ECC memory is supported by the i5-14600T but not by the Core 7 360. PCIe capability also differs: the Core 7 360 provides Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes, while the i5-14600T provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, giving the desktop part more expansion bandwidth.

The integrated graphics are different as well. The Core 7 360 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, while the i5-14600T uses UHD Graphics 770. The socket and market segment differ: the Core 7 360 is a mobile part on Intel BGA 1516, and the i5-14600T is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700. The die size for the i5-14600T is recorded as 257 mm², while the Core 7 360 has no recorded die size. The i5-14600T has a TDP of 35 W, while the Core 7 360 has a TDP of 15 W, reflecting the mobile chip's efficiency focus.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 wins in PassMark single-thread tests with a score of 4274 versus 3744 for the i5-14600T, a 14.2% advantage. However, the i5-14600T wins all Cinebench single-core tests, including R23 single-core at 3169 versus 1924, a 39.3% gap. The PassMark result favors the Core 7 360, while Cinebench favors the i5-14600T.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap?

A: The i5-14600T leads by roughly 39% across all Cinebench multi-core tests. In PassMark multithread, it scores 26409 versus 15544, a 41.1% gap. The largest multi-core difference is in PassMark integer math, where the i5-14600T leads by 64%.

Q: What is the core and thread configuration of each chip?

A: The Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The i5-14600T has 14 cores and 20 threads, indicating a hybrid architecture with performance and efficiency cores.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The i5-14600T supports ECC memory, while the Core 7 360 does not.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The i5-14600T has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core 7 360 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The i5-14600T also has different per-core L1 and L2 sizes: 80 KB and 2 MB per core, respectively, versus 192 KB and 2.5 MB per core for the Core 7 360.

Q: What are the process nodes for these two chips?

A: The Core 7 360 is built on a 3 nm process, while the i5-14600T is built on a 10 nm process. Both are manufactured by Intel.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 7 360 | Intel Core i5-14600T |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 6 | 14 |

| Threads | 6 | 20 |

| Base Clock | 1.50 GHz | 1.80 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.80 GHz | 5.10 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 35 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1516 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Wildcat Lake | Raptor Lake-R |

| Architecture | Not recorded | Raptor Lake |

| Generation | Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) | Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Process Node | 3 nm | 10 nm |

| Die Size | Not recorded | 257 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 192 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 2.5 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 6 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bus | Single-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 59.7 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 6 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2026-04-15 | 2024-01-07 |

| Launch MSRP | $426 | $255 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

| Part Number | SAE3E | SRN46 |

| Average Benchmark Score | 18374 | 32707 |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 72 | 83 |