Intel Core 7 360 vs Intel Core i7-14701E Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor delivers the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E posts an average benchmark score of 33206, while the Intel Core 7 360 reaches 18374. The i7-14701E also holds the higher percentile ranking at 83 versus 72 for the Core 7 360.

Q: How do the two chips compare in single-thread performance?

A: The i7-14701E wins the PassMark single-thread test with a score of 4305 against 4274 for the Core 7 360, a narrow margin of only 0.7%. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the i7-14701E scores 3133 versus 1924, a 38.6% advantage.

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

A: The Intel Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads. The i7-14701E therefore supports simultaneous multithreading, doubling its thread count over its core count, whereas the Core 7 360 does not.

Q: Which processor uses a smaller manufacturing process?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 is built on a 3 nm process, while the Intel Core i7-14701E uses a 10 nm process. The Core 7 360 also has a significantly lower TDP of 15 watts compared to 65 watts for the i7-14701E.

Q: Do these processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The Core 7 360 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a single-channel memory bus and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The i7-14701E supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus. The i7-14701E also supports ECC memory, while the Core 7 360 does not.

Q: In which benchmark does the Core 7 360 come closest to the i7-14701E?

A: The closest result is in PassMark single-thread performance, where the Core 7 360 scores 4274 versus 4305, a gap of just 0.7%. This is the only benchmark where the performance difference falls below 1%.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent fundamentally different design approaches from Intel. The Intel Core 7 360 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) generation, built on a 3 nm process node. The Intel Core i7-14701E is a Raptor Lake part, specifically Raptor Lake-R, from the Core 14th Gen series, manufactured on a 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm².

Core counts diverge sharply. The Core 7 360 offers 6 cores and 6 threads, indicating no hyperthreading support. The i7-14701E provides 8 cores and 16 threads, effectively doubling the thread count through simultaneous multithreading. This difference fundamentally shapes their multi-threaded workload behavior.

Cache hierarchies also differ substantially. The Core 7 360 carries 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The i7-14701E has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a much larger 33 MB shared L3 cache. The i7-14701E's larger L3 pool benefits workloads with repeated data access patterns.

Memory architecture shows another clear split. The Core 7 360 uses a single-channel memory bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth and supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The i7-14701E uses a dual-channel memory bus and supports both DDR4 and DDR5, but its memory bandwidth figure is not recorded in the database. The i7-14701E also includes ECC memory support, a feature absent from the Core 7 360.

PCIe capabilities differ as well. The Core 7 360 provides Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes, while the i7-14701E offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. This gives the desktop part significantly more expansion bandwidth and lane count.

Integrated graphics differ: the Core 7 360 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, while the i7-14701E uses UHD Graphics 770.

The socket and market segment reveal the intended platforms. The Core 7 360 uses Intel BGA 1516 and targets the mobile segment. The i7-14701E uses Intel Socket 1700 and is a desktop part. Clock speeds also differ, with the Core 7 360 at 1.50 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost, versus 2.60 GHz base and 5.40 GHz boost for the i7-14701E.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to the Intel Core i7-14701E as the stronger processor in every recorded test. Out of 17 head-to-head benchmarks, the i7-14701E wins all 17. Its average benchmark score of 33206 places it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 7 360 sits at the 72nd percentile with an average score of 18374.

The i7-14701E's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H with an average score of 33201 and the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX at 33091. The Core 7 360's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i3-13100 at 18380 and the Intel Core i3-14100 at 18318. This places the Core 7 360 in a much lower performance tier, closer to entry-level desktop parts than to the i7-14701E's class.

For users who need maximum throughput in rendering, encryption, compression, or physics simulations, the i7-14701E is the clear choice based on the data. Its dual-channel memory, 16 threads, larger L3 cache, and higher boost clock all contribute to its decisive lead. The Core 7 360 remains relevant only in scenarios where its 15-watt TDP and mobile form factor are paramount, since its performance is consistently lower across every workload category.

The single-thread result deserves attention. While the i7-14701E still wins PassMark single-thread by 0.7%, the near-parity in that test suggests the Wildcat Lake architecture has strong per-core efficiency. However, the Core 7 360's lack of hyperthreading and lower core count leave it far behind in all multithreaded tests.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 7 360 | Intel Core i7-14701E |

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

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 6 | 16 |

| Base clock | 1.50 GHz | 2.60 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.80 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 65 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1516 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Wildcat Lake | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) | Core i7 (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 | 33 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 | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

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

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2026-04-15 | 2024-06-30 |

| Launch MSRP | $426 | Not recorded |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i7-14701E dominates the head-to-head results. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the i7-14701E scores 22195 against 13634 for the Core 7 360, a 38.6% advantage. The same 38.6% gap appears across all Cinebench versions, including R15 multicore (2237 versus 1374), R15 single-core (315 versus 193), R20 multicore (9321 versus 5726), and R20 single-core (1315 versus 808). The consistency of this delta across different Cinebench workloads suggests a uniform performance difference rather than workload-specific behavior.

The largest single gap appears in PassMark integer math. The i7-14701E scores 81325, while the Core 7 360 manages only 34238, a 57.9% deficit. This reflects the combined impact of more cores, more threads, higher clocks, and a larger cache.

PassMark data compression shows a 49.5% lead for the i7-14701E, with scores of 282939 versus 142877. PassMark physics follows a similar pattern at 49.4%, with the i7-14701E at 2399 and the Core 7 360 at 1213.

PassMark multithread shows a 40.5% gap, with scores of 26112 and 15544 respectively. Random string sorting shows a 39.5% difference, and extended instructions show a 33.1% gap. Floating point math shows a 27.3% difference, and find prime numbers shows a 31.8% gap.

The closest contest is PassMark single-thread, where the i7-14701E wins 4305 to 4274, a margin of just 0.7%. This near-tie indicates that per-core performance is roughly comparable, and the i7-14701E's advantage comes primarily from its additional cores, threads, and higher clock speeds.

Data encryption shows the smallest multithreaded gap at 24.9%, with scores of 14862 versus 11164. This suggests encryption workloads benefit less from the i7-14701E's extra resources, though it still maintains a clear lead.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14701E wins every recorded benchmark, so the use-case split is defined by the magnitude of its advantages rather than by which processor wins specific tasks.

The i7-14701E is the stronger choice for integer-heavy calculations, where its 57.9% lead in PassMark integer math represents the largest performance gap in the entire comparison. This matters for general application logic, financial calculations, and any workload that processes discrete data values.

Compression and physics workloads also strongly favor the i7-14701E, with 49.5% and 49.4% leads respectively. Data compression tasks, file archiving, and physics simulations in games or scientific applications would all see substantial benefit from the desktop processor.

Rendering workloads, as measured by Cinebench across R15, R20, and R23, consistently show a 38.6% advantage for the i7-14701E. Both multicore and single-core rendering tests show this exact gap, meaning the i7-14701E delivers proportionally better performance in both threaded and single-threaded rendering scenarios.

The i7-14701E also leads in memory-sensitive and I/O-heavy tasks. Its 39.5% advantage in random string sorting and 33.1% lead in extended instructions indicate superior handling of data manipulation and specialized instruction sets. Its Gen 5 PCIe implementation with 16 lanes, compared to Gen 4 with 6 lanes, provides more bandwidth for expansion devices, though this is not directly measured in the benchmark scores.

The Core 7 360 finds its only competitive space in single-threaded PassMark performance, where its 0.7% gap is negligible. For a mobile processor with a 15-watt TDP, this near-parity in single-thread efficiency is notable. However, in every multithreaded test, the i7-14701E's advantages range from 24.9% to 57.9%, making the Core 7 360 suitable only for low-power mobile deployments where its efficiency profile matters more than raw throughput.

The i7-14701E's dual-channel memory bus, 33 MB of L3 cache, and 16 threads provide structural advantages that the 6-thread, single-channel Core 7 360 cannot overcome. The data consistently indicates that the i7-14701E is the superior performer for any workload where processing power is the limiting factor.