Intel Core 7 360 vs Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a decisive sweep: the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX wins all 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons, with zero wins for the Intel Core 7 360. The largest gap appears in PassMark integer math, where the Ultra 9 scores 155,218 against 34,238, a delta of 77.9% in favor of the larger chip. The narrowest margin is in PassMark single-thread, where the Ultra 9 leads 4,713 to 4,274, a 9.3% advantage.

Cinebench R23 multi-core delivers a particularly stark picture. The Core Ultra 9 275HX posts 35,589 points, while the Core 7 360 manages 13,634, making the Ultra 9 61.7% faster. Single-core in the same test shows a much tighter race: 2,204 versus 1,924, a 12.7% gap. This pattern repeats across the Cinebench family. In R20 multi-core, the Ultra 9 scores 19,899 versus 5,726, a 71.2% lead, and the single-core result matches that exact delta at 71.2% (2,809 versus 808). R15 multi-core shows 5,619.5 versus 1,374, a 75.5% difference, while R15 single-core is 334 versus 193, a 42.2% gap.

PassMark workloads reinforce the multi-threaded dominance. Data compression favors the Ultra 9 by 76.5% (608,381 versus 142,877). Data encryption shows a 76.3% lead (47,112 versus 11,164). Extended instructions score 47,016 versus 12,390, a 73.6% delta. Find prime numbers, a heavily integer-dependent test, records 448 versus 120, a 73.2% margin. Floating-point math lands at 191,186 versus 44,963, another 76.5% gap. The PassMark multithread score is 55,759 versus 15,544, a 72.1% difference, and physics simulation shows 3,338 versus 1,213, a 63.7% delta. Random string sorting is 74,320 versus 17,636, a 76.3% gap.

The single-threaded PassMark results are the closest competition in the entire dataset. Both the single_thread and singlethread entries record 4,713 for the Ultra 9 and 4,274 for the Core 7 360, a modest 9.3% edge. This suggests the Core 7 360's architecture is competitive on lightly threaded workloads, but the Ultra 9 still holds the advantage. The average benchmark score tells the overall story: the Ultra 9 averages 67,469 points across its benchmark suite, while the Core 7 360 averages 18,374. The percentile ranking places the Ultra 9 at the 94th percentile of all CPUs, versus the 72nd percentile for the Core 7 360.

The Verdict

The data indicates two very different market positions. The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX belongs in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, with an average score of 67,469. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon w5-3525 (average 67,673, 0.3% ahead), the AMD EPYC 4484PX (67,822, 0.5% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX (67,868, 0.6% ahead). It also edges the Intel Xeon 6515P (67,006, 0.7% behind). These comparisons place the Ultra 9 in workstation and high-end mobile territory.

The Intel Core 7 360 sits at the 72nd percentile with an average score of 18,374. Its nearest rivals are all mainstream desktop processors: the Intel Core i3-13100 (18,380, 0% delta), the Intel Core 5 330 (18,345, 0.2% ahead), the Intel Core i3-14100 (18,318, 0.3% ahead), and the Intel Core 3 305 (18,302, 0.4% ahead). The Core 7 360 effectively matches these parts in aggregate performance, despite being a mobile chip with a much lower TDP.

For users whose workloads are heavily multi-threaded, the choice is unambiguous. The Ultra 9 275HX delivers multi-core scores that are 61.7% to 75.5% higher across Cinebench tests and 72.1% to 77.9% higher across PassMark workloads. For single-threaded tasks, the Ultra 9 still leads, but the margin shrinks to between 9.3% and 42.2%. The Core 7 360 cannot match the Ultra 9 in any recorded test, but its performance profile aligns closely with desktop i3-class parts, making it a plausible option for thin-and-light mobile systems where the lower TDP matters. The Ultra 9, with its 55 TDP and unlocked multiplier, is built for sustained heavy loads, while the Core 7 360, with a 15 TDP and locked multiplier, targets efficiency.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share a 3 nm process node but use different foundries. The Intel Core 7 360 is fabricated by Intel, while the Core Ultra 9 275HX is fabricated by TSMC. The Core 7 360 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation, whereas the Ultra 9 uses the Arrow Lake-HX codename and belongs to the Ultra 9 generation. The Ultra 9's architecture is explicitly listed as Arrow Lake, while the Core 7 360 has no architecture field recorded.

Core counts diverge sharply. The Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads, while the Ultra 9 has 24 cores and 24 threads. Neither processor uses simultaneous multithreading, so threads equal cores in both cases. The L1 cache is identical at 192 KB per core. The L2 cache differs: the Core 7 360 has 2.5 MB per core, while the Ultra 9 has 3 MB per core. The L3 cache is a major differentiator: the Core 7 360 has 6 MB shared, while the Ultra 9 has 36 MB shared.

The transistor count and die size are recorded only for the Ultra 9: 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die. No such data exists for the Core 7 360. The integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 7 360 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, while the Ultra 9 uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 execution units. The memory support also differs: the Core 7 360 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Ultra 9 supports only DDR5. The Ultra 9's memory bus is dual-channel with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth, whereas the Core 7 360 uses a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s.

PCIe connectivity is another architectural split. The Core 7 360 offers PCIe Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only), while the Ultra 9 offers PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The sockets differ: the Core 7 360 uses Intel BGA 1516, and the Ultra 9 uses Intel BGA 2114. The Ultra 9 has an unlocked multiplier; the Core 7 360 does not. The Ultra 9's part number is SRVFK, and the Core 7 360's is SAE3E. Both are listed as Active production status and target the mobile market segment.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show the Core 7 360 with a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Core Ultra 9 275HX starts higher at 2.70 GHz base and reaches 5.40 GHz boost. The TDP values differ substantially: 15 for the Core 7 360 versus 55 for the Ultra 9. The Core 7 360 has a launch MSRP of $426; no launch MSRP is recorded for the Ultra 9.

The core and thread counts are 6 and 6 for the Core 7 360, versus 24 and 24 for the Ultra 9. The L2 cache per core is 2.5 MB versus 3 MB, and the shared L3 cache is 6 MB versus 36 MB. Memory support lists DDR5 and LPDDR5X for the Core 7 360, and DDR5 for the Ultra 9. The memory bus is single-channel for the Core 7 360 and dual-channel for the Ultra 9. Memory bandwidth is 59.7 GB/s versus 102.4 GB/s. PCIe is Gen 4 with 6 lanes for the Core 7 360, and Gen 5 with 20 lanes for the Ultra 9.

The integrated graphics differ: Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) for the Core 7 360, Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU for the Ultra 9. The socket is BGA 1516 for the Core 7 360 and BGA 2114 for the Ultra 9. The Core 7 360 has a locked multiplier, while the Ultra 9 is unlocked. Release dates differ: the Core 7 360 was released on 2026-04-15, and the Ultra 9 on 2025-01-12. The process node is 3 nm for both, but the foundry is Intel for the Core 7 360 and TSMC for the Ultra 9. Neither supports ECC memory.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmark comparisons?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX wins all 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons against the Intel Core 7 360. The Core 7 360 has zero wins in the dataset.

Q: How large is the single-core performance gap?

A: The smallest gap is 9.3% in PassMark single-thread (4,713 versus 4,274). The largest single-core gap is 42.2% in Cinebench R15 single-core (334 versus 193). Cinebench R23 single-core shows a 12.7% gap (2,204 versus 1,924), and R20 single-core shows a 71.2% gap (2,809 versus 808).

Q: What is the biggest performance difference in the dataset?

A: The largest delta is 77.9% in PassMark integer math, where the Ultra 9 scores 155,218 and the Core 7 360 scores 34,238.

Q: How do the two processors compare on multi-core Cinebench tests?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Ultra 9 scores 35,589 versus 13,634, a 61.7% lead. In R20 multi-core, the gap is 71.2% (19,899 versus 5,726). In R15 multi-core, the gap is 75.5% (5,619.5 versus 1,374).

Q: What are the core and thread counts?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX has 24 cores and 24 threads. Neither processor uses hyperthreading, so threads equal cores in both cases.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX has 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 360 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The L1 cache is identical at 192 KB per core for both.