Intel Core 7 360 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 228V Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data separates these two mobile processors into distinct usage profiles. The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V wins 13 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests, including every Cinebench R15 and R20 workload and the majority of PassMark workloads. Its average benchmark score of 21440 places it at the 75th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 7 360 averages 18374 and sits at the 72nd percentile. The Core Ultra 5 228V outperforms its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 2600, by 0.2 percent, while the Core 7 360 essentially matches the Intel Core i3-13100 with a 0 percent delta.

The Core 7 360, however, claims the four most important modern workload victories. It leads by 37.3 percent in Cinebench R23 multi-core, by 9.4 percent in Cinebench R23 single-core, and by 11.4 percent in both PassMark single-thread tests. For current-generation rendering tasks and single-thread responsiveness, the Core 7 360 delivers the stronger result. The Core Ultra 5 228V, released earlier with a Lunar Lake architecture, dominates legacy Cinebench versions and the broader PassMark suite, making it the more consistent all-round performer across the measured tests.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the same 3 nm process node but use different foundries and designs. The Core 7 360 uses Wildcat Lake, fabricated by Intel, while the Core Ultra 5 228V uses Lunar Lake, fabricated by TSMC. The Core Ultra 5 228V belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 generation, whereas the Core 7 360 is listed under a Core 5 generation label with Wildcat Lake as its codename.

Core counts differ substantially. The Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 228V has 8 cores and 8 threads. Neither processor enables simultaneous multithreading. The extra two physical cores in the Core Ultra 5 228V partially explain its dominance in multi-threaded PassMark workloads, though the Core 7 360 reverses that trend in Cinebench R23 multi-core.

Cache organization is identical at the L1 and L2 levels, with 192 KB per core and 2.5 MB per core respectively. The L3 cache differs: the Core 7 360 has 6 MB shared, while the Core Ultra 5 228V has 8 MB shared. The Core Ultra 5 228V carries a larger last-level cache alongside more cores.

Memory architecture separates the two significantly. The Core 7 360 uses a single-channel memory bus with a recorded bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s and supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Core Ultra 5 228V uses a dual-channel bus, with memory support listed as dependent on the motherboard and no bandwidth figure recorded. The dual-channel configuration gives the Core Ultra 5 228V a theoretical memory throughput advantage, though the database does not quantify it.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The Core 7 360 provides Gen 4 with 6 CPU-only lanes, while the Core Ultra 5 228V provides Gen 5 with 4 CPU-only lanes. The Core 7 360 offers more lanes at a slower generation; the Core Ultra 5 228V offers fewer lanes at a faster generation.

Integrated graphics differ by name and configuration. The Core 7 360 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, while the Core Ultra 5 228V uses Arc 130V. Socket packages are not interchangeable: the Core 7 360 uses Intel BGA 1516, and the Core Ultra 5 228V uses Intel BGA 2833.

Clock behavior shows a trade-off. The Core 7 360 starts at 1.50 GHz base and boosts to 4.80 GHz. The Core Ultra 5 228V starts at 2.10 GHz base and boosts to 4.50 GHz. The Core 7 360 has a 0.30 GHz higher boost ceiling, while the Core Ultra 5 228V has a 0.60 GHz higher base clock. Thermal design power is close: 15 W for the Core 7 360 and 17 W for the Core Ultra 5 228V.

Release timing differs by roughly a year and a half. The Core Ultra 5 228V launched on 2024-09-23, while the Core 7 360 launched on 2026-04-15. Both are currently marked as Active in production. The Core 7 360 has a launch MSRP of $426; the Core Ultra 5 228V has no recorded launch MSRP. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and neither supports ECC memory.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Core Ultra 5 228V builds its overall lead through consistent wins in the older Cinebench versions and the PassMark suite. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 1502.5 against 1374, a margin of 8.6 percent. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the gap widens to 27.7 percent with scores of 267 and 193. Cinebench R20 shows the same pattern: 6491 versus 5726 in multi-core, and 916 versus 808 in single-core, both at 11.8 percent deltas.

The Core 7 360 reverses the Cinebench trend in R23. Its multi-core score of 13634 beats 9932 by 37.3 percent, the largest margin in the entire comparison. Its single-core score of 1924 beats 1758 by 9.4 percent. This inversion between Cinebench versions suggests the Core 7 360 scales differently with the R23 workload, which typically stresses sustained multi-core performance and newer instruction patterns.

PassMark results favor the Core Ultra 5 228V in every measured category except single-thread. The largest PassMark deficit for the Core 7 360 appears in find prime numbers, where the Core Ultra 5 228V scores 168 against 120, a 28.6 percent difference. Physics follows at 1538 versus 1213, a 21.1 percent gap. Data compression shows 173924 against 142877, a 17.9 percent difference. Extended instructions show 14801 versus 12390, a 16.3 percent gap. Floating point math scores 53310 versus 44963, a 15.7 percent difference. Integer math scores 39679 versus 34238, a 13.7 percent gap. Multithread scores 18227 versus 15544, a 14.7 percent difference. Random string sorting shows 21254 versus 17636, a 17 percent gap. Data encryption scores 13032 versus 11164, a 14.3 percent difference.

The Core 7 360 claims PassMark single-thread with 4274 against 3836, an 11.4 percent lead that repeats in the duplicate singlethread entry. This single-thread advantage aligns with its higher 4.80 GHz boost clock and its strong Cinebench R23 single-core result.

Across all 17 recorded tests, the Core Ultra 5 228V wins 13 and the Core 7 360 wins 4. The average benchmark score confirms the aggregate picture: 21440 for the Core Ultra 5 228V versus 18374 for the Core 7 360, a difference of roughly 16.7 percent. The percentile ranking also favors the Core Ultra 5 228V, at 75 versus 72.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 7 360 | Intel Core Ultra 5 228V |

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

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 6 | 8 |

| Base clock | 1.50 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.80 GHz | 4.50 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 17 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1516 | Intel BGA 2833 |

| Codename | Wildcat Lake | Lunar Lake |

| Generation | Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) | Ultra 5 (Lunar Lake) |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| L3 cache | 6 MB shared | 8 MB shared |

| Memory bus | Single-channel | Dual-channel |

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

| PCIe | Gen 4, 6 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 4 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) | Arc 130V |

| Release date | 2026-04-15 | 2024-09-23 |

| Launch MSRP | $426 | Not recorded |

| Part number | SAE3E | SRPMVSRPMU |

The table lists only fields where the two processors differ. Both use a 3 nm process, 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, no ECC support, no unlocked multiplier, and target the mobile segment.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V averages 21440, while the Intel Core 7 360 averages 18374. The Core Ultra 5 228V also ranks at the 75th percentile of all CPUs versus the 72nd percentile for the Core 7 360.

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

A: Yes, it wins 4 of the 17 recorded tests: Cinebench R23 multi-core by 37.3 percent, Cinebench R23 single-core by 9.4 percent, and both PassMark single-thread entries by 11.4 percent.

Q: Why does the Core Ultra 5 228V perform better in most PassMark tests?

A: The recorded data shows it has 8 cores versus 6, a dual-channel memory bus versus single-channel, and a larger 8 MB shared L3 cache versus 6 MB. Its PassMark multithread score of 18227 exceeds the Core 7 360's 15544 by 14.7 percent.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 boosts to 4.80 GHz, which is 0.30 GHz higher than the Core Ultra 5 228V's 4.50 GHz boost. The Core Ultra 5 228V compensates with a 2.10 GHz base clock versus 1.50 GHz.

Q: How do the nearest rivals compare for each processor?

A: The Core 7 360's average score of 18374 sits within 0.4 percent of the Intel Core i3-13100, Intel Core 5 330, Intel Core i3-14100, and Intel Core 3 305. The Core Ultra 5 228V's average of 21440 sits within 1 percent of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600, Intel Core i9-11900H, Intel Xeon D-1746TER, and AMD EPYC 9454.

Q: What are the socket and graphics differences?

A: The Core 7 360 uses Intel BGA 1516 with Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe cores). The Core Ultra 5 228V uses Intel BGA 2833 with Arc 130V graphics. The sockets are not compatible with each other.