Intel Core 7 360 vs Intel Core i9-14900T Comparison

Intel Core 7 360 and Intel Core i9-14900T represent two distinct approaches within Intel's current lineup. The former is a compact, low-power mobile part built on a modern process, while the latter is a desktop processor designed for maximum throughput. The recorded data shows a clear performance hierarchy, but the margins vary significantly by workload.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark results are overwhelmingly one-sided. The Intel Core i9-14900T wins 15 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons, with the Intel Core 7 360 taking only two victories. The data shows that in every Cinebench test, the i9-14900T delivers more than double the score of the Core 7 360.

In Cinebench R23 multicore, the i9-14900T scores 30803 against 13634 for the Core 7 360, a delta of -55.7%. The single-core Cinebench R23 result follows the same pattern: 4348 versus 1924, also a -55.7% difference. The Cinebench R20 and R15 tests confirm this consistent gap, with the i9-14900T ahead by 55.7% to 55.9% across all variants. The 30%+ margins are not isolated to one benchmark; they reflect a fundamental throughput advantage.

PassMark results show even larger disparities in specific workloads. The most extreme case is integer math, where the i9-14900T scores 138149 against 34238, a -75.2% delta. Data compression shows a -67.2% difference (436066 versus 142877), and random string sorting is -64.4% (49484 versus 17636). These workloads scale heavily with core count and cache capacity, which are both areas where the i9-14900T has a substantial hardware advantage.

The i9-14900T leads by smaller margins in other PassMark tests: extended instructions at -47.6% (23660 versus 12390), physics at -46% (2245 versus 1213), floating point math at -51.5% (92699 versus 44963), and data encryption at -58.7% (27062 versus 11164). The find prime numbers test shows the narrowest i9-14900T win at -26.8% (164 versus 120).

The two wins for the Intel Core 7 360 come in PassMark single-thread tests. It scores 4274 against 4016 for the i9-14900T, a 6.4% advantage. This is a notable result because it indicates that the Core 7 360's architecture, despite far fewer cores, delivers higher performance per thread in this specific benchmark. The passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread results are identical, confirming the consistency of this finding.

The Verdict

The data indicates a clear choice for users prioritizing multi-threaded performance. The Intel Core i9-14900T delivers dramatically higher scores in every Cinebench test and in nearly all PassMark workloads. Its 24 cores and 32 threads allow it to excel in rendering, compilation, data processing, and other parallel tasks. The 36 MB shared L3 cache further supports these workloads by reducing memory latency.

The Intel Core 7 360 is only competitive in single-threaded PassMark tests, where it holds a 6.4% edge. This suggests it may be preferable for applications that rely heavily on a single thread and respond to higher per-core efficiency. However, the i9-14900T still wins the Cinebench single-core tests by a wide margin, so the Core 7 360's advantage is not universal across all single-threaded benchmarks.

The average benchmark score positions the i9-14900T at 51015, which places it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. The Core 7 360 averages 18374, which is in the 72nd percentile. These percentile rankings confirm that the i9-14900T is a high-end part, while the Core 7 360 is a mid-range mobile option. Users who need maximum compute capability should choose the i9-14900T. Users who prioritize the specific PassMark single-thread workload and operate within a mobile power envelope should consider the Core 7 360.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different designs. The Intel Core 7 360 uses the Wildcat Lake architecture, fabricated on a 3 nm process node at Intel. It has 6 cores and 6 threads, with a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The i9-14900T uses the Raptor Lake architecture (specifically Raptor Lake-R) on a 10 nm process, also at Intel. It has 24 cores and 32 threads, with a base clock of 1.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The i9-14900T's die size is 257 mm².

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The Core 7 360 has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The i9-14900T has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. While the per-core L1 and L2 figures are larger on the Core 7 360, the i9-14900T's total L3 cache is six times larger, which benefits workloads that reuse data across many threads.

Memory support also diverges. The Core 7 360 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory through a single-channel bus with a bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The i9-14900T supports DDR4 and DDR5 through a dual-channel bus, with no memory bandwidth figure recorded in the database. The i9-14900T also supports ECC memory, while the Core 7 360 does not.

PCIe connectivity differs, with the Core 7 360 offering Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes, while the i9-14900T offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics are the Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores on the Core 7 360, versus UHD Graphics 770 on the i9-14900T. The Core 7 360 uses the Intel BGA 1516 socket, while the i9-14900T uses Intel Socket 1700. The Core 7 360 is classified as a mobile segment part, and the i9-14900T as a desktop segment part. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900T has 24 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900T boosts to 5.50 GHz, which is higher than the 4.80 GHz boost clock of the Intel Core 7 360. The base clocks are 1.10 GHz for the i9-14900T and 1.50 GHz for the Core 7 360.

Q: Which processor wins in PassMark single-thread tests?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 scores 4274 in both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, which is 6.4% higher than the i9-14900T's score of 4016.

Q: How large is the L3 cache on each?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900T has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 7 360 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core i9-14900T supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core 7 360 does not.

Q: What are the process nodes for each?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 is built on a 3 nm process, and the Intel Core i9-14900T is built on a 10 nm process. Both are fabricated by Intel.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i9-14900T wins in all Cinebench tests, including single-core variants. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 4348 versus 1924 for the Core 7 360. This means the i9-14900T is the better choice for rendering engines and other applications that rely on Cinebench-like workloads, regardless of thread count.

The i9-14900T also dominates in PassMark data compression, integer math, floating point math, random string sorting, extended instructions, physics, data encryption, and find prime numbers. These workloads benefit from the 24-core configuration and the 36 MB L3 cache. The data shows that the i9-14900T is at least 26.8% ahead in each of these tests, with integer math being the most lopsided at 75.2%.

The Intel Core 7 360 wins only in the PassMark single-thread tests, with a 6.4% margin. This indicates that for a narrow set of single-threaded PassMark operations, the Core 7 360's architecture is more efficient per clock. Users running such specific workloads on a mobile platform may see an advantage, but the i9-14900T's single-core Cinebench results are far superior, so this win is not generalizable to all single-threaded tasks.

The market positioning reinforces these results. The i9-14900T is a desktop part with a 35 W TDP, designed for sustained high performance. The Core 7 360 is a mobile part with a 15 W TDP, indicating a focus on power efficiency. The i9-14900T's average benchmark score of 51015 places it in the 90th percentile, while the Core 7 360's 18374 places it in the 72nd percentile. The nearest rival for the i9-14900T is the Intel Core Ultra 9 285T, which scores 51310, a -0.6% difference. The Core 7 360's nearest rival is the Intel Core i3-13100, which scores 18380, a 0% difference.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 7 360 | Intel Core i9-14900T |

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

| Cores | 6 | 24 |

| Threads | 6 | 32 |

| Base Clock | 1.50 GHz | 1.10 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.80 GHz | 5.50 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 35 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1516 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Wildcat Lake | Raptor Lake-R |

| 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) | 36 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 | $549 |

| Part Number | SAE3E | SRN3U |