Intel Core 7 360 vs Intel Core i7-14700HX Comparison

Intel Core 7 360 vs Intel Core i7-14700HX: a comparison between a 6-core, low-power mobile processor built on a 3 nm node and a 20-core, high-performance part on a 10 nm node. The database records 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, with the Core i7-14700HX winning 15 of them and the Core 7 360 winning the remaining 2. The average benchmark score difference is substantial, with the Core i7-14700HX posting an average score of 45953 against the Core 7 360’s 18374. This positions the Core i7-14700HX in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 7 360 sits in the 72nd percentile. The following analysis breaks down the recorded data by workload, architecture, and specification.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Core i7-14700HX dominates multi-threaded workloads across every recorded Cinebench test. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Core i7-14700HX scores 3812 against the Core 7 360’s 1374, a delta of -64%. The R20 multicore test shows a similar pattern: 13059 versus 5726, a -56.2% delta. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the gap narrows relatively but remains decisive, with scores of 24595 and 13634 respectively, a -44.6% difference. These results reflect the Core i7-14700HX’s 20 cores and 28 threads against the Core 7 360’s 6 cores and 6 threads.

Single-core performance is a closer contest. The Core i7-14700HX still wins in all Cinebench variants. In Cinebench R15 singlecore, it scores 296 versus 193, a -34.8% delta. R20 singlecore shows 1843 versus 808, a -56.2% delta. R23 singlecore is the tightest Cinebench margin, with 2103 versus 1924, an -8.5% delta. The Core 7 360’s higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz helps, but the Core i7-14700HX’s 5.50 GHz boost clock gives it the edge in these measured runs.

PassMark results reinforce the multi-threaded gap. In PassMark integer math, the Core i7-14700HX scores 131296 against 34238, a -73.9% delta, the largest margin in the entire comparison. PassMark data compression shows 438539 versus 142877, a -67.4% delta. Floating point math records 93836 versus 44963, a -52.1% delta. Multithread score is 36566 versus 15544, a -57.5% delta. Random string sorting yields 48544 versus 17636, a -63.7% delta. Data encryption shows 26092 versus 11164, a -57.2% delta. Extended instructions score 25718 versus 12390, a -51.8% delta. Physics simulation records 2252 versus 1213, a -46.1% delta. Find prime numbers shows a smaller gap: 165 versus 120, a -27.3% delta.

The Core 7 360 wins only one benchmark category, recorded twice. In PassMark single-thread, it scores 4274 against the Core i7-14700HX’s 3947, an 8.3% delta. This is the sole head-to-head victory for the Core 7 360, indicating that its single-core performance, while competitive, is not consistently superior across all single-threaded tests, as the Cinebench singlecore results all favor the Core i7-14700HX.

The Verdict

The recorded data indicates a clear performance hierarchy. The Core i7-14700HX is the stronger processor for any workload that utilizes multiple cores, which includes rendering, video encoding, data compression, and scientific computing. Its multi-core scores are consistently 44% to 74% higher than the Core 7 360 across Cinebench and PassMark tests. For users running heavily threaded applications, the Core i7-14700HX is the only choice based on these measurements.

The Core 7 360 has a narrower role. Its single PassMark single-thread win shows it can outperform the Core i7-14700HX in certain light, single-threaded tasks, but the Cinebench singlecore results contradict this, showing the Core i7-14700HX ahead by margins from 8.5% to 56.2%. The Core 7 360 also operates at a 15 TDP compared to the Core i7-14700HX’s 55 TDP, and it uses a 3 nm process node versus 10 nm. This suggests a power efficiency advantage for the Core 7 360, but the database does not include power consumption measurements. The Core 7 360 is suited for fanless or ultra-portable designs where sustained multi-core performance is not the priority and where the lower TDP allows for thinner thermal solutions.

The data does not support a recommendation for the Core 7 360 for performance-focused buyers. The Core i7-14700HX wins 15 of 17 recorded benchmarks, including all multi-core and most single-core tests. The only scenario where the Core 7 360 shows a measurable advantage is the PassMark single-thread test, and even that is a single data point against multiple Cinebench singlecore losses. The Core i7-14700HX is the higher-performing part in nearly every measured category.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700HX has an average benchmark score of 45953, while the Intel Core 7 360 has an average score of 18374.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The Intel Core i7-14700HX has 20 cores and 28 threads.

Q: What is the largest performance margin recorded between the two?

A: The largest margin is in PassMark integer math, where the Intel Core i7-14700HX scores 131296 against the Intel Core 7 360’s 34238, a -73.9% delta.

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 360 win any benchmark?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 7 360 wins the PassMark single-thread test with a score of 4274, compared to the Intel Core i7-14700HX’s 3947, an 8.3% delta. This result appears twice in the database.

Q: What is the difference in boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Intel Core i7-14700HX has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700HX is in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 7 360 is in the 72nd percentile.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several fundamental specifications. The Intel Core 7 360 uses 6 cores and 6 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14700HX uses 20 cores and 28 threads. Base clocks are 1.50 GHz for the Core 7 360 and 2.10 GHz for the Core i7-14700HX. Boost clocks are 4.80 GHz and 5.50 GHz, respectively. The TDP is 15 for the Core 7 360 and 55 for the Core i7-14700HX.

The socket types differ: the Core 7 360 uses Intel BGA 1516, while the Core i7-14700HX uses Intel BGA 1964. Memory support also varies. The Core 7 360 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Core i7-14700HX supports DDR4 and DDR5. The memory bus is single-channel for the Core 7 360 and dual-channel for the Core i7-14700HX. The Core 7 360 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s, while the Core i7-14700HX has no memory bandwidth figure in the database. ECC memory is not supported on the Core 7 360 but is supported on the Core i7-14700HX.

PCIe capabilities differ. The Core 7 360 uses Gen 4 with 6 Lanes (CPU only), while the Core i7-14700HX uses Gen 5 with 16 Lanes (CPU only). The multiplier is locked on the Core 7 360 and unlocked on the Core i7-14700HX. The launch MSRP for the Core 7 360 is $426, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the Core i7-14700HX. The Core 7 360 has a release date of 2026-04-15, and the Core i7-14700HX has a release date of 2024-01-07. The part numbers are SAE3E for the Core 7 360 and SRMXG for the Core i7-14700HX.

Architecture Differences

The Core 7 360 is codenamed Wildcat Lake, part of the Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) generation, and is built on a 3 nm process node. The Core i7-14700HX is codenamed Raptor Lake-HX, part of the Core i7 (Raptor Lake-HX Refresh) generation, and uses a 10 nm process node. The die size for the Core i7-14700HX is 257 mm², while the Core 7 360 has no die size recorded.

Cache structures differ substantially. 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 i7-14700HX has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger L3 cache on the Core i7-14700HX correlates with its larger core count and higher multi-threaded scores.

Integrated graphics also differ. The Core 7 360 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The Core i7-14700HX uses UHD Graphics 770. The database does not include graphics benchmarks, so the relative graphical performance is not measured here. The foundry for both is Intel, and both target the mobile market segment. The production status for both is Active.

Where Each One Wins

The Core i7-14700HX wins in all multi-threaded and most single-threaded workloads. In Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multicore tests, it leads by margins from 44.6% to 64%. PassMark integer math shows a 73.9% lead, data compression shows a 67.4% lead, and multithread score shows a 57.5% lead. For rendering, video processing, database work, and any parallel computation, the Core i7-14700HX is the clear winner.

The Core 7 360 wins only the PassMark single-thread test, with a score of 4274 versus 3947, an 8.3% lead. This indicates a potential advantage in lightly threaded, latency-sensitive tasks such as simple text editing, web browsing, or basic office applications. However, the Cinebench singlecore results all favor the Core i7-14700HX, so the Core 7 360’s single-thread win is not consistent across all tests.

The Core 7 360 also operates at a 15 TDP, which is 40 lower than the Core i7-14700HX’s 55 TDP. This suggests the Core 7 360 can be deployed in systems with smaller cooling solutions, such as fanless designs or compact laptops. The 3 nm process node further indicates a newer manufacturing technology that may offer better power efficiency, though no power efficiency metrics are recorded in the database. The Core 7 360 also supports LPDDR5X memory, which is commonly used in low-power mobile systems. The Core i7-14700HX, with its dual-channel memory bus and higher TDP, is designed for performance laptops where battery life is less critical than sustained throughput.