Intel Core 7 360 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245T Comparison
Intel Core 7 360
Core Ultra 5 245T
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: Intel Core 7 360 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245T
Where Each One Wins
The benchmark data is unambiguous: the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T wins every single recorded comparison. Across 17 head-to-head tests, the Core Ultra 5 245T takes all 17, leaving the Intel Core 7 360 with zero wins. The largest margins appear in compute-heavy workloads. In passmark_find_prime_numbers, the Core Ultra 5 245T leads by 63%, and in passmark_integer_math the gap reaches 61.4%. Floating-point math shows a 58.6% advantage. These are not marginal differences; they represent a fundamentally higher throughput class.
The Core 7 360 does narrow the gap in single-threaded PassMark tests. The Core Ultra 5 245T scores 4367 against 4274, a delta of only 2.1%. That is the closest result in the entire dataset. For workloads dominated by a single thread, the two processors are nearly equivalent. However, even there the Core Ultra 5 245T retains the lead. The Core 7 360 never outperforms its rival in any measured category, whether Cinebench rendering, PassMark math, encryption, compression, or sorting.
The Core 7 360 is a mobile part with a 15 TDP, while the Core Ultra 5 245T is a desktop part with a 65 TDP. The performance split reflects that positioning. The data shows no use case where the Core 7 360 comes out ahead. The Core Ultra 5 245T delivers roughly double the multi-threaded Cinebench scores, and its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 7 250 (delta -0.1%), Intel Core i5-14490F (delta 0.1%), Intel Core i5-13600HX (delta -0.2%), and Intel Core i5-13600KF (delta 0.2%). The Core 7 360, by contrast, sits near the Intel Core i3-13100, Intel Core 5 330, Intel Core i3-14100, and Intel Core 3 305, all within 0.4% of its average score.
Architecture Differences
The two processors come from different Intel design families. The Core 7 360 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) generation. The Core Ultra 5 245T uses the Arrow Lake architecture, specifically Arrow Lake-S, and belongs to the Ultra 5 (Arrow Lake) generation. Both are built on a 3 nm process node, but the foundries differ. The Core 7 360 is manufactured by Intel, while the Core Ultra 5 245T is manufactured by TSMC.
The Core Ultra 5 245T carries 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die. The Core 7 360 has no transistor count or die size recorded in the database. The core configurations are very different. The Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning no hyperthreading. The Core Ultra 5 245T has 14 cores and 14 threads, also without hyperthreading, but with more than double the physical cores. The Core Ultra 5 245T has a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, versus 1.50 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost for the Core 7 360.
Cache hierarchies differ substantially. Both parts have 192 KB of L1 per core. The Core 7 360 has 2.5 MB of L2 per core and 6 MB of shared L3. The Core Ultra 5 245T has 3 MB of L2 per core and 24 MB of shared L3. The L3 difference is fourfold. Memory support also diverges. The Core 7 360 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel memory bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The Core Ultra 5 245T supports DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth, nearly double the memory bandwidth. The Core 7 360 does not support ECC memory; the Core Ultra 5 245T does.
PCIe capabilities are another clear split. The Core 7 360 offers Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). The Core Ultra 5 245T offers Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ: the Core 7 360 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, while the Core Ultra 5 245T uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 EU. The Core 7 360 uses the Intel BGA 1516 socket, indicating a soldered mobile design. The Core Ultra 5 245T uses Intel Socket 1851, a desktop platform.
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The Cinebench results tell a consistent story. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Core Ultra 5 245T scores 2641 against 1374, a 48% advantage. In R15 singlecore, it scores 372 against 193, a 48.1% gap. Cinebench R20 multicore shows 11007 versus 5726, again 48%. R20 singlecore is 1553 versus 808, 48%. R23 multicore is 26208 versus 13634, 48%. R23 singlecore is 3699 versus 1924, 48%. Every Cinebench result lands at approximately 48% in favor of the Core Ultra 5 245T, regardless of workload size or thread count.
PassMark results show more variation. Data compression: 283812 versus 142877, a 49.7% lead. Data encryption: 23656 versus 11164, a 52.8% lead. Extended instructions: 22071 versus 12390, a 43.9% lead. Find prime numbers: 324 versus 120, a 63% lead. Floating-point math: 108499 versus 44963, a 58.6% lead. Integer math: 88676 versus 34238, a 61.4% lead. Multithread: 30833 versus 15544, a 49.6% lead. Physics: 2278 versus 1213, a 46.8% lead. Random string sorting: 34931 versus 17636, a 49.5% lead.
The single-thread PassMark test is the outlier. The Core Ultra 5 245T scores 4367, the Core 7 360 scores 4274, a lead of only 2.1%. This appears twice in the dataset, once as passmark_single_thread and once as passmark_singlethread, with identical values. The average benchmark score reflects the overall gap. The Core 7 360 has an average of 18374, while the Core Ultra 5 245T has an average of 38194. The Core Ultra 5 245T sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs; the Core 7 360 sits at the 72nd percentile.
Specification Differences
The key specification gaps between the two processors are as follows. Core count: 6 versus 14. Thread count: 6 versus 14. Base clock: 1.50 GHz versus 2.20 GHz. Boost clock: 4.80 GHz versus 5.10 GHz. TDP: 15 versus 65. Socket: Intel BGA 1516 versus Intel Socket 1851. Codename: Wildcat Lake versus Arrow Lake-S. Generation: Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) versus Ultra 5 (Arrow Lake). Foundry: Intel versus TSMC. Transistors: not recorded versus 17,800 million. Die size: not recorded versus 243 mm². L2 cache: 2.5 MB per core versus 3 MB per core. L3 cache: 6 MB shared versus 24 MB shared. Memory support: DDR5, LPDDR5X versus DDR5. Memory bus: single-channel versus dual-channel. Memory bandwidth: 59.7 GB/s versus 102.4 GB/s. ECC memory: false versus true. PCIe: Gen 4, 6 lanes versus Gen 5, 20 lanes. Integrated graphics: Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) versus Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU. Market segment: mobile versus desktop. Release date: 2026-04-15 versus 2025-01-06. Launch MSRP: the Core 7 360 has a launch MSRP of $426, and the Core Ultra 5 245T has a launch MSRP of $270. Both parts are active in production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.
FAQ
Q: Which processor has more cores?
A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245T has 14 cores and 14 threads. The Intel Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads.
Q: How large is the single-thread performance gap?
A: In the PassMark single-thread test, the Core Ultra 5 245T scores 4367 versus 4274 for the Core 7 360, a delta of 2.1%. In Cinebench R23 singlecore, the Core Ultra 5 245T scores 3699 versus 1924, a 48% lead.
Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?
A: No. The Core Ultra 5 245T supports ECC memory. The Core 7 360 does not.
Q: What memory bandwidth does each processor provide?
A: The Core Ultra 5 245T provides 102.4 GB/s over a dual-channel DDR5 bus. The Core 7 360 provides 59.7 GB/s over a single-channel bus supporting DDR5 and LPDDR5X.
Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?
A: The Core Ultra 5 245T has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 7 360 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache.
Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?
A: The Core Ultra 5 245T has an average benchmark score of 38194, placing it at the 86th percentile of all CPUs. The Core 7 360 has an average score of 18374, placing it at the 72nd percentile.
The Verdict
The data supports a clear conclusion. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245T is the stronger processor in every recorded benchmark. It wins all 17 head-to-head tests, with margins ranging from 2.1% in PassMark single-thread to 63% in PassMark find prime numbers. The Core Ultra 5 245T delivers roughly double the multi-threaded Cinebench scores and more than double the average benchmark score. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 250 and Intel Core i5-13600KF, confirming it competes in a higher performance tier.
The Intel Core 7 360 is a compact mobile processor with a 15 TDP, single-channel memory, Gen 4 PCIe with 6 lanes, and 6 MB of L3. Its benchmark profile places it near the Intel Core i3-13100 and Intel Core i3-14100. For workloads that depend on single-threaded PassMark performance, the Core 7 360 comes within 2.1% of the Core Ultra 5 245T. That is the only area where the two are close. For everything else, the Core Ultra 5 245T leads by at least 43.9%.
The Core Ultra 5 245T targets desktop users who need 14 cores, dual-channel memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, Gen 5 PCIe with 20 lanes, ECC support, and a 24 MB L3 cache. The Core 7 360 targets mobile designs where a 15 TDP, BGA 1516 socket, and single-channel memory are acceptable. The recorded data gives the Core Ultra 5 245T the win across rendering, math, encryption, compression, sorting, and physics workloads. The Core 7 360 offers no benchmark victory in any category.