Intel Core 7 360 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA Comparison

The Intel Core 7 360 and the Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA are two very different processors aimed at different segments of the market, despite sharing the same 3 nm process node and Intel branding. The Core 7 360 is a low-power mobile part with just 6 cores, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA is a desktop processor with 14 cores and significantly higher power limits. The recorded data shows that the Core 7 360 has a full set of benchmark results, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, which makes direct performance comparison limited but the specification differences are substantial.

The Verdict

The Core 7 360 is a mobile processor designed for thin-and-light systems where power efficiency is critical. It has a thermal design power of 15 watts and is built for the Intel BGA 1516 socket, meaning it is soldered to the motherboard and not upgradeable. Its 6 cores and 6 threads are paired with a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, and it carries an average benchmark score of 18374, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs in the database. This indicates that despite its low power envelope, it can deliver competitive performance for everyday mobile tasks, landing close to desktop parts like the Intel Core i3-13100, which has an average score of 18380, a difference of 0 percent.

The Core Ultra 5 235TA is a desktop processor with a thermal design power of 65 watts, 14 cores and 14 threads, and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. It uses the Intel Socket 1851 and is part of the Core Ultra Series 2 family based on Arrow Lake architecture. However, the database contains no benchmark scores for this processor, and its average benchmark score is listed as 0. Its percentile rank of 50 reflects that lack of data rather than actual performance. As a result, the verdict based on recorded measurements favors the Core 7 360 only because it has measurable results; the Core Ultra 5 235TA cannot be assessed through direct benchmark comparison at this time.

From the data available, the Core 7 360 is the safer choice for users who need a confirmed, measured level of performance in a low-power mobile form factor. The Core Ultra 5 235TA presents a larger core count and higher clocks, but the absence of benchmark data means its real-world performance is unverified in this database. Users who prioritize portability and efficiency should look at the Core 7 360. Those who need desktop-level multi-core throughput on paper may prefer the Core Ultra 5 235TA, but they must accept that its scores are not yet recorded.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split between these two processors is significant. The Core 7 360 is based on Wildcat Lake codename and is listed under the Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) generation. It uses a 3 nm process node manufactured by Intel. The Core Ultra 5 235TA is based on Arrow Lake architecture, specifically the Arrow Lake-S codename, and it belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 family. It also uses a 3 nm process node, but the foundry is TSMC rather than Intel. This difference in foundry is notable because even at the same process size, the design philosophies and manufacturing characteristics can differ.

Core counts are a major divider. The Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning it does not use simultaneous multithreading. The Core Ultra 5 235TA has 14 cores and 14 threads, also without multithreading, but with more than double the physical core count. The base clock of the Core 7 360 is 1.50 GHz, which is low to conserve power, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA has a base clock of 2.20 GHz. Boost clocks are closer: 4.80 GHz for the Core 7 360 and 5.00 GHz for the Core Ultra 5 235TA. The thermal design power difference is stark: 15 watts for the mobile part versus 65 watts for the desktop part.

Memory architecture also diverges. The Core 7 360 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, uses a single-channel memory bus, and has a memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The Core Ultra 5 235TA supports only DDR5, uses a dual-channel memory bus, and has a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The desktop processor has nearly twice the memory bandwidth, which is important for memory-intensive workloads.

Cache layouts differ as well. Both have an L1 cache of 192 KB per core. The L2 cache is 2.5 MB per core on the Core 7 360 and 3 MB per core on the Core Ultra 5 235TA. The shared L3 cache is 6 MB on the Core 7 360 and 24 MB on the Core Ultra 5 235TA. That fourfold difference in L3 capacity gives the desktop part a clear advantage in workloads that benefit from large pooled caches.

PCIe connectivity is another split. The Core 7 360 provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only), while the Core Ultra 5 235TA provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The desktop part supports a newer PCIe generation and far more lanes, allowing for faster and more numerous expansion devices. Integrated graphics differ too: the Core 7 360 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 24 execution units. The mobile part uses a newer graphics architecture generation, while the desktop part has more execution units.

The Core Ultra 5 235TA also has published transistor and die size figures: 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die. The Core 7 360 does not have transistor count or die size listed in the database. The Core 7 360 was released on 2026-04-15, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA was released on 2025-07-28, making the desktop part older by roughly nine months. The Core 7 360 has a launch MSRP of $426, and the Core Ultra 5 235TA has a launch MSRP of $269.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Direct head-to-head benchmark results are not available in the database. There are no recorded head-to-head benchmark entries, and the Core Ultra 5 235TA has an empty benchmark array. Therefore, a score-by-score comparison is impossible. What can be analyzed is the Core 7 360 performance profile based on its own recorded measurements.

In Cinebench R23, the Core 7 360 scores 13634 in multicore and 1924 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 5726 multicore and 808 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1374 multicore and 193 single-core. These results show a processor that scales reasonably well from single-core to multi-core workloads given its 6-core configuration. The single-core scores indicate a strong boost clock of 4.80 GHz is being utilized effectively.

PassMark results for the Core 7 360 cover a range of operations. Integer math scores 34238, floating point math scores 44963, and extended instructions score 12390. Data compression scores 142877, data encryption scores 11164, and random string sorting scores 17636. Find prime numbers scores 120, physics scores 1213, and multithread scores 15544. Single-thread performance is recorded at 4274 in PassMark, with a duplicate entry also at 4274.

The Core 7 360 average benchmark score of 18374 places it just above the Intel Core 5 330, which has an average score of 18345 and a delta of 0.2 percent. It is essentially tied with the Intel Core i3-13100 at 18380, a delta of 0 percent, and the Intel Core i3-14100 at 18318, a delta of 0.3 percent. The Core 3 305 sits at 18302, a delta of 0.4 percent. These nearest rival comparisons show that the Core 7 360 sits in a tight performance band with several other processors, all within 0.4 percent of each other. This suggests that for the workloads measured by the database, the Core 7 360 is competitive with those specific desktop and mobile parts.

Since the Core Ultra 5 235TA has no scores, its performance cannot be verified. The database records a percentile rank of 50 for it, but that rank is based on no benchmark data. The Core 7 360, by contrast, has a percentile rank of 72, meaning it outperforms 72 percent of all CPUs in the database based on its measured average score. This is a meaningful data point: the mobile 15-watt part ranks higher than the desktop 65-watt part in the current database, purely because the desktop part lacks measurements.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA has 14 cores and 14 threads, while the Intel Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: Is there a benchmark score for the Core Ultra 5 235TA?

A: No. The database lists an empty benchmark array for the Core Ultra 5 235TA, and its average benchmark score is 0. The Core 7 360 has a full set of benchmark results with an average score of 18374.

Q: What is the thermal design power difference?

A: The Core 7 360 has a thermal design power of 15 watts, and the Core Ultra 5 235TA has a thermal design power of 65 watts.

Q: Do both processors use the same process node?

A: Both use a 3 nm process node, but the Core 7 360 is manufactured by Intel, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA is manufactured by TSMC.

Q: What memory bandwidth does each processor support?

A: The Core 7 360 supports single-channel memory with a bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s, and the Core Ultra 5 235TA supports dual-channel memory with a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Core Ultra 5 235TA has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core 7 360 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 7 360 wins in power efficiency by a wide margin. Its 15-watt thermal design power is a fraction of the 65-watt figure of the Core Ultra 5 235TA. For mobile systems, this is the dominant metric. The processor is built for the Intel BGA 1516 socket, confirming its role in compact, low-power laptops. Its support for LPDDR5X memory further reinforces its mobile positioning, allowing system designers to use low-power RAM. The newer Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores may also offer architectural advantages in media and display workloads, though no benchmark data confirms this.

The Core 7 360 wins in the database because it has recorded performance data. Its average benchmark score of 18374 puts it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals are all within 0.4 percent of its score. This is a measurable, verifiable performance level. The Core Ultra 5 235TA cannot claim any measured performance because its benchmark array is empty.

The Core Ultra 5 235TA wins on raw specifications. It has 14 cores versus 6 cores, a boost clock of 5.00 GHz versus 4.80 GHz, and a base clock of 2.20 GHz versus 1.50 GHz. Its L3 cache is 24 MB versus 6 MB. Its memory bandwidth is 102.4 GB/s versus 59.7 GB/s, and it uses a dual-channel memory bus versus a single-channel bus. It provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes, whereas the Core 7 360 provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes. It also has more L2 cache per core: 3 MB versus 2.5 MB.

The Core Ultra 5 235TA wins in expansion capability. The Gen 5 PCIe interface with 20 lanes supports high-speed storage and graphics cards at a level the Core 7 360 cannot approach. The desktop socket, Intel Socket 1851, implies a replaceable processor in a standard desktop motherboard, while the Core 7 360 uses a BGA socket that is fixed to the board. The Core Ultra 5 235TA also has a larger die at 243 mm² with 17,800 million transistors, compared to the Core 7 360 which has no listed die size or transistor count.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in every major specification category. The Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads; the Core Ultra 5 235TA has 14 cores and 14 threads. Base clocks are 1.50 GHz versus 2.20 GHz, and boost clocks are 4.80 GHz versus 5.00 GHz. Thermal design power is 15 watts versus 65 watts. The Core 7 360 uses the Intel BGA 1516 socket, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA uses the Intel Socket 1851. The Core 7 360 is based on Wildcat Lake, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA is based on Arrow Lake-S. The process node is 3 nm for both, but the foundry is Intel for the Core 7 360 and TSMC for the Core Ultra 5 235TA.

Memory support differs: the Core 7 360 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA supports only DDR5. Memory bus is single-channel for the mobile part and dual-channel for the desktop part. Memory bandwidth is 59.7 GB/s versus 102.4 GB/s. Neither supports ECC memory. PCIe is Gen 4 with 6 lanes for the Core 7 360 and Gen 5 with 20 lanes for the Core Ultra 5 235TA. Integrated graphics are Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores for the mobile part and Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 24 execution units for the desktop part.

L1 cache is the same at 192 KB per core. L2 cache is 2.5 MB per core for the Core 7 360 and 3 MB per core for the Core Ultra 5 235TA. L3 cache is 6 MB shared versus 24 MB shared. The Core Ultra 5 235TA has a listed transistor count of 17,800 million and a die size of 243 mm²; the Core 7 360 does not have these figures in the database. Release dates are 2026-04-15 for the Core 7 360 and 2025-07-28 for the Core Ultra 5 235TA. Launch MSRP is $426 for the Core 7 360 and $269 for the Core Ultra 5 235TA. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The market segment is mobile for the Core 7 360 and desktop for the Core Ultra 5 235TA. Production status is active for both.