Intel Core 7 360 vs Intel Processor U302L Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 7 360 holds a significant performance advantage in every recorded benchmark category. The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the two processors, but the Core 7 360 delivers comprehensive scores across multiple test suites, while the Intel Processor U302L has no recorded benchmark entries. This asymmetry means all performance comparisons rely on the Core 7 360's measured results and the U302L's absence from the testing database.

The Core 7 360 posts a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13,634 and a single-core score of 1,924. These results indicate strong scaling across its six physical cores, with the multicore result roughly seven times the single-core figure. The Cinebench R20 results follow a similar pattern, with 5,726 multicore and 808 single-core. The older Cinebench R15 suite shows 1,374 multicore and 193 single-core.

PassMark results for the Core 7 360 further illustrate its compute capabilities. The multithread score reaches 15,544, while single-thread performance lands at 4,274. Integer math completes at 34,238, floating-point math at 44,963, and extended instructions at 12,390. Data compression scores 142,877, while data encryption reaches 11,164. Prime number finding posts 120, physics simulation scores 1,213, and random string sorting completes at 17,636.

The Core 7 360's average benchmark score of 18,374 places it at the 72nd percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its closest rivals by average score are the Intel Core i3-13100 at 18,380 with a 0% delta, the Intel Core 5 330 at 18,345 with a 0.2% delta, the Intel Core i3-14100 at 18,318 with a 0.3% delta, and the Intel Core 3 305 at 18,302 with a 0.4% delta. These margins are exceptionally narrow, indicating the Core 7 360 performs within a tightly clustered band of comparable processors. The differences of 0.2 to 0.4 percentage points are within typical run-to-run variance for benchmark suites, meaning the Core 7 360 effectively matches these rivals in aggregate performance.

The Intel Processor U302L has an average benchmark score of zero and sits at the 50th percentile, which reflects the absence of recorded test data rather than actual performance characteristics. Without measured scores, no quantitative comparison between the two processors is possible. The Core 7 360's recorded data confirms its capability, while the U302L's lack of results prevents any definitive performance statements.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply in their underlying designs. The Intel Core 7 360 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) generation, fabricated on a 3 nm process node at Intel's foundry. The Intel Processor U302L uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-PS codename, belonging to the Intel Processor (Raptor Lake) generation, fabricated on a 10 nm process node. The process node difference represents a substantial manufacturing advancement, with the 3 nm node offering inherently denser transistors and potentially improved power characteristics compared to the 10 nm node.

Core counts differ as well. The Core 7 360 contains six cores with six threads, while the U302L contains five cores with six threads. Both processors present equal thread counts despite the core disparity, indicating the U302L likely employs hyper-threading or simultaneous multithreading to reach six threads from five physical cores. The Core 7 360 operates with a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The U302L runs at a 1.20 GHz base clock and 2.40 GHz boost clock, giving the Core 7 360 a 3.30 GHz advantage in boost frequency and a 0.30 GHz advantage at base.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The Core 7 360 provides 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The U302L offers 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 10 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 7 360 has larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations, while the U302L provides 4 MB more shared L3 cache. These differences suggest distinct design priorities, with the Core 7 360 favoring per-core cache locality and the U302L providing a larger unified last-level cache.

Memory support varies between the two. The Core 7 360 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a single-channel memory bus and 59.7 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The U302L supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus, though its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database. The dual-channel configuration of the U302L contrasts with the single-channel setup of the Core 7 360, while the Core 7 360's LPDDR5X support adds a memory type not available on the U302L.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The Core 7 360 provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only), while the U302L provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The U302L offers two additional PCIe lanes for attached devices. Integrated graphics differ as well: the Core 7 360 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, while the U302L uses UHD Graphics 80EU.

Both processors share a 15 W TDP, the Mobile market segment, active production status, and non-unlocked multipliers. Neither supports ECC memory. The Core 7 360 uses Intel BGA 1516 socket, while the U302L uses Intel Socket 1700, meaning the two are not socket-compatible. The Core 7 360 launched on 2026-04-15, while the U302L launched on 2024-04-07. The launch MSRP for the Core 7 360 is $426, and for the U302L it is $285.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 has 6 cores, while the Intel Processor U302L has 5 cores. Both processors present 6 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two processors?

A: The Core 7 360 boosts to 4.80 GHz, while the U302L boosts to 2.40 GHz. This gives the Core 7 360 a 2.40 GHz advantage at maximum frequency.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The Core 7 360 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the U302L supports DDR4 and DDR5. The U302L uses a dual-channel memory bus, while the Core 7 360 uses a single-channel bus.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The U302L has 10 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core 7 360 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache. However, the Core 7 360 has larger per-core L1 and L2 caches.

Q: What process nodes are used by these processors?

A: The Core 7 360 is fabricated on a 3 nm process node, while the U302L is fabricated on a 10 nm process node. Both are manufactured at Intel's foundry.

Q: Are these processors socket-compatible?

A: No. The Core 7 360 uses Intel BGA 1516, while the U302L uses Intel Socket 1700.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 7 360 | Intel Processor U302L |

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

| Cores | 6 | 5 |

| Threads | 6 | 6 |

| Base Clock | 1.50 GHz | 1.20 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.80 GHz | 2.40 GHz |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1516 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Wildcat Lake | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Wildcat Lake | Raptor Lake-PS |

| Generation | Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) | Intel Processor (Raptor Lake) |

| Process Node | 3 nm | 10 nm |

| L1 Cache | 192 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 2.5 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 6 MB (shared) | 10 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

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

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

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

| Integrated Graphics | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) | UHD Graphics 80EU |

| Release Date | 2026-04-15 | 2024-04-07 |

| Launch MSRP | $426 | $285 |

| Part Number | SAE3E | SRPKGQ5CX |

Shared specifications include 15 W TDP, Intel as manufacturer, Mobile market segment, active production status, non-unlocked multiplier, no ECC memory support, and no 3D V-Cache.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows two processors at opposite ends of the performance and generation spectrum. The Intel Core 7 360 delivers measured results across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and PassMark suites, with an average benchmark score of 18,374 and a 72nd percentile ranking. Its six cores boost to 4.80 GHz, and it employs a modern 3 nm process node with Wildcat Lake architecture. The Intel Processor U302L has no recorded benchmarks, an average score of zero, and a 50th percentile ranking, which reflects missing data rather than measured capability.

The Core 7 360's nearest rivals cluster within 0.4 percentage points of its average score, including the Intel Core i3-13100 at a 0% delta, the Intel Core 5 330 at 0.2%, the Intel Core i3-14100 at 0.3%, and the Intel Core 3 305 at 0.4%. This tight grouping indicates the Core 7 360 performs at parity with established quad-core and six-core processors in the database, despite its single-channel memory configuration and lower L3 cache compared to the U302L.

For workloads that depend on per-core cache capacity, the Core 7 360 provides 2.5 MB of L2 per core versus 1.25 MB on the U302L, and 192 KB of L1 per core versus 80 KB. For workloads that depend on shared last-level cache, the U302L offers 10 MB versus 6 MB. The U302L's dual-channel memory bus may benefit memory-intensive tasks, though its bandwidth is not recorded.

The data supports selecting the Core 7 360 for tasks requiring high single-thread and multithread performance, given its measured benchmark scores, higher boost clock, larger per-core caches, and newer process node. The U302L offers more PCIe lanes, a larger L3 cache, dual-channel memory, and an earlier release date, but without recorded benchmarks its performance profile remains undefined. The Core 7 360's 72nd percentile ranking versus the U302L's 50th percentile further reflects the disparity in available data. Buyers requiring validated performance would choose the Core 7 360 based on its extensive benchmark record, while the U302L's suitability cannot be assessed from the database.