Intel Core 7 360 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 7 360 has a complete benchmark record in the database, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL has no recorded benchmark scores. This makes a direct head-to-head comparison impossible on a test-by-test basis. The Core 7 360 posts an average benchmark score of 18374, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i3-13100 at a matching average score of 18380, the Intel Core 5 330 at 18345 with a 0.2% delta, the Intel Core i3-14100 at 18318 with a 0.3% delta, and the Intel Core 3 305 at 18302 with a 0.4% delta. The Core 7 360 effectively trades blows with these four processors, sitting within a 0.4% performance band.

The Core Ultra 5 125UL holds a 50th percentile ranking, but with an average benchmark score of 0 and no nearest rivals listed, the database contains no measurable performance data for it. The recorded data thus shows a one-sided comparison: the Core 7 360 demonstrates measurable compute capability across multiple test suites, while the Core Ultra 5 125UL lacks any verifiable scores. For the Core 7 360, the strongest results appear in Cinebench R23 multicore with a score of 13634, Cinebench R20 multicore with 5726, and PassMark multithread with 15544. Single-thread performance reaches 1924 in Cinebench R23 and 4274 in PassMark single thread. The Core 7 360 also records 142877 in PassMark data compression and 11164 in data encryption, indicating solid throughput in these workloads.

Because the Core Ultra 5 125UL has no scores, no delta percentages can be computed. The data confirms that the Core 7 360 delivers verified performance, whereas the Core Ultra 5 125UL remains unmeasured. Any performance advantage claimed for the Core 7 360 must be stated as a consequence of the data gap rather than a measured victory. The benchmark results indicate that the Core 7 360 competes at the level of the Core i3-13100 and Core i3-14100, which are established desktop parts, despite being classified as a mobile processor.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply in their underlying designs. The Intel Core 7 360 uses a 3 nm process node, fabricated by Intel, with a codename of Wildcat Lake and a generation listed as Core 5 (Wildcat Lake). It contains 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning no hyper-threading is enabled. The Core Ultra 5 125UL uses a 7 nm process node, also fabricated by Intel, with a codename of Meteor Lake-PS and a generation of Ultra 5 (Meteor Lake-PS). It contains 12 cores and 14 threads, indicating a hybrid configuration with some cores lacking hyper-threading. The Core Ultra 5 125UL belongs to the Core Ultra Series 1, while the Core 7 360 has no series designation in the database.

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 Ultra 5 125UL has 112 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 5 125UL thus carries twice the L3 cache of the Core 7 360, while the Core 7 360 has larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations.

Clock speeds also differ. The Core 7 360 runs at a base clock of 1.50 GHz and boosts to 4.80 GHz. The Core Ultra 5 125UL runs at a base clock of 1.30 GHz and boosts to 4.30 GHz. Both have a TDP of 15 watts, which is notable for the Core Ultra 5 125UL given its higher core count and older process node. The Core 7 360 uses the Intel BGA 1516 socket, while the Core Ultra 5 125UL uses Intel Socket 1851. The Core 7 360 is classified as a mobile part, whereas the Core Ultra 5 125UL is classified as a desktop part.

Memory support differs as well. The Core 7 360 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel memory bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The Core Ultra 5 125UL supports DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, with the note that support depends on the motherboard. Neither processor supports ECC memory. PCIe lanes also differ: the Core 7 360 provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only), while the Core Ultra 5 125UL provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ as well, with the Core 7 360 using Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores and the Core Ultra 5 125UL using Arc Xe-LPG 64EU.

Release dates and launch MSRP values also separate the two. The Core 7 360 launched on April 15, 2026 with a launch MSRP of $426. The Core Ultra 5 125UL launched on April 7, 2024 with a launch MSRP of $309. Both parts are listed as Active in production and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 boosts to 4.80 GHz, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL boosts to 4.30 GHz.

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 Ultra 5 125UL has 12 cores and 14 threads.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL has 12 MB of shared L3 cache, double the 6 MB of shared L3 cache on the Intel Core 7 360.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 delivers 59.7 GB/s over a single-channel memory bus. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL delivers 89.6 GB/s over a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: Which processor has a smaller process node?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 uses a 3 nm process node. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL uses a 7 nm process node.

Q: Does either processor have benchmark scores in the database?

A: Only the Intel Core 7 360 has recorded benchmark scores, with an average score of 18374. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL has no benchmark data recorded.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split based on measured performance versus architectural specification. The Intel Core 7 360 is the only one of the two with verified benchmark results. Its average score of 18374 and 72nd percentile ranking place it in the company of the Intel Core i3-13100, Core 5 330, Core i3-14100, and Core 3 305, all within a 0.4% performance band. Any user selecting between these two parts based on recorded data must choose the Core 7 360, as the Core Ultra 5 125UL has no measurable performance evidence in the database.

However, the architectural specifications favor the Core Ultra 5 125UL in several respects. It has double the core count at 12 versus 6, more threads at 14 versus 6, double the L3 cache at 12 MB versus 6 MB, and higher memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s versus 59.7 GB/s. These specifications suggest that the Core Ultra 5 125UL could handle heavily threaded workloads and memory-intensive tasks better than the Core 7 360, but this is an inference from specifications, not from benchmark measurements. The Core 7 360 counters with a smaller 3 nm process node, higher boost clock at 4.80 GHz versus 4.30 GHz, and larger per-core L1 and L2 caches. Both parts run at a 15 watt TDP, so power envelopes are identical. The Core 7 360 is a mobile part with a later release date of April 2026, while the Core Ultra 5 125UL is a desktop part with an earlier release date of April 2024. The launch MSRP of the Core 7 360 is $426, while the launch MSRP of the Core Ultra 5 125UL is $309.

The verdict from the data is that the Core 7 360 is the verified performer, while the Core Ultra 5 125UL is a specification-rich but unmeasured alternative. Neither part has an unlocked multiplier, and both are actively in production.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 7 360 | Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL |

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

| Cores | 6 | 12 |

| Threads | 6 | 14 |

| Base Clock | 1.50 GHz | 1.30 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.80 GHz | 4.30 GHz |

| Process Node | 3 nm | 7 nm |

| Codename | Wildcat Lake | Meteor Lake-PS |

| Generation | Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) | Ultra 5 (Meteor Lake-PS) |

| L1 Cache | 192 KB (per core) | 112 KB (per core) |

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

| L3 Cache | 6 MB (shared) | 12 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR5 (depends on motherboard) |

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

| Memory Bandwidth | 59.7 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 6 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 8 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) | Arc Xe-LPG 64EU |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1516 | Intel Socket 1851 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | April 15, 2026 | April 7, 2024 |

| Launch MSRP | $426 | $309 |

| Part Number | SAE3E | SRN96 |

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 360 wins on measurable performance. The database records scores across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, as well as PassMark tests for compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime numbers, floating point math, integer math, multithread, physics, random string sorting, and single thread. Its highest multicore score appears in Cinebench R23 at 13634, and its highest single-core score appears in PassMark at 4274. The 72nd percentile ranking and average score of 18374 place it in a competitive band with the Core i3-13100, Core 5 330, Core i3-14100, and Core 3 305. The Core 7 360 also wins on process node at 3 nm, boost clock at 4.80 GHz, and per-core cache sizes. It is the only option for users who require verified benchmark data.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL wins on specifications that imply parallel and memory-heavy workloads. With 12 cores and 14 threads, it offers more than double the thread count of the Core 7 360. The 12 MB L3 cache doubles the shared cache available to the Core 7 360. The dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth exceeds the Core 7 360's single-channel 59.7 GB/s by a wide margin. The 8 PCIe Gen 4 lanes also exceed the Core 7 360's 6 lanes. The Arc Xe-LPG 64EU integrated graphics unit carries a higher EU count than the Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The Core Ultra 5 125UL also has a lower launch MSRP of $309 compared to $426 for the Core 7 360. For scenarios that rely on core count, cache capacity, memory throughput, or graphics execution units, the Core Ultra 5 125UL presents a stronger specification sheet, but the absence of benchmark scores means its real-world performance remains unverified in the database.