Intel Core 7 360 vs NVIDIA RTX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B) Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The direct comparison between these two parts is limited by the data available. The Intel Core 7 360 has a full suite of 17 recorded benchmark scores, while the NVIDIA RTX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B) has no recorded benchmark results in the database. Therefore, a traditional head-to-head score comparison cannot be constructed. The analysis must instead rely on the architectural specifications and the Core 7 360's performance relative to its own nearest rivals.

The Core 7 360 delivers an average benchmark score of 18374. This places it at the 72nd percentile of all CPUs tracked in the database. Its closest competitor, the Intel Core i3-13100, holds an average score of 18380, a delta of 0%. The Core 7 360 trails that part by only 6 points, a negligible margin. It sits 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core 5 330 (18345), 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i3-14100 (18318), and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core 3 305 (18302). These deltas indicate that the Core 7 360 is positioned squarely in a competitive cluster of mainstream processors, with performance essentially interchangeable among the four listed rivals.

In single-threaded workloads, the Core 7 360 records a Passmark single-thread score of 4274. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score is 1924, and its Cinebench R20 single-core score is 808. The Cinebench R15 single-core result is 193. Multi-threaded performance is represented by a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13634, a Cinebench R20 multicore score of 5726, and a Cinebench R15 multicore score of 1374. The Passmark multithread score is 15544.

Specialized workloads show distinct strengths. The Passmark data compression test yields a score of 142877, while data encryption scores 11164. Extended instructions score 12390, and floating point math reaches 44963. Integer math scores 34238, physics scores 1213, and random string sorting scores 17636. The find prime numbers test produces a notably low score of 120, which suggests that this particular workload is not a strong point for the architecture.

Because the RTX Spark has no benchmark entries, there are no recorded wins for either part. The database contains zero head-to-head benchmark results for this pairing. The RTX Spark's average benchmark score is 0, and it holds a 50th percentile ranking, which reflects its status as an unreleased product with no measured performance data. The only meaningful comparison available is architectural, which is covered in later sections.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score of the Intel Core 7 360?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 has an average benchmark score of 18374. This places it at the 72nd percentile of all CPUs in the database.

Q: Does the NVIDIA RTX Spark have any benchmark results?

A: No. The database contains no benchmark entries for the NVIDIA RTX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B). Its average benchmark score is recorded as 0, and it holds a 50th percentile ranking.

Q: How does the Core 7 360 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core 7 360 is essentially level with the Intel Core i3-13100, showing a 0% delta at an average score of 18380 versus 18374. It is 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core 5 330, 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i3-14100, and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core 3 305.

Q: What is the production status of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 is marked as Active in the database. The NVIDIA RTX Spark is marked as unreleased.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The NVIDIA RTX Spark has a lower boost clock of 4.00 GHz, despite having a higher base clock of 1.70 GHz compared to the Core 7 360's 1.50 GHz.

Q: What memory bandwidth does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 supports a single-channel memory bus with a bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The NVIDIA RTX Spark supports a quad-channel memory bus with a bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s, more than four times the bandwidth of the Core 7 360.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply in their fundamental design. The Intel Core 7 360 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) generation. It is manufactured by Intel on a 3 nm process node. The NVIDIA RTX Spark uses the N1X codename and belongs to the Spark (GB10) generation. It is manufactured by TSMC, also on a 3 nm process node. The foundry difference is notable: Intel fabricates its own part, while TSMC fabricates the RTX Spark.

Core counts are substantially different. The Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads, indicating no hyper-threading. The RTX Spark has 20 cores and 20 threads, also without simultaneous multi-threading, but with over three times the core count. The clock strategy differs as well: the Core 7 360 starts at a 1.50 GHz base clock and boosts to 4.80 GHz, while the RTX Spark starts higher at 1.70 GHz but boosts to only 4.00 GHz. The Core 7 360 therefore has a significantly higher peak frequency, while the RTX Spark relies on a wider core count.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. The Core 7 360 allocates 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The RTX Spark allocates 128 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. Although the per-core L1 and L2 allocations are smaller on the RTX Spark, the total L3 cache is larger at 8 MB versus 6 MB. With 20 cores, the RTX Spark's aggregate L2 cache is substantially larger overall.

Memory support also differs. The Core 7 360 supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory through a single-channel bus, delivering 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth. The RTX Spark supports only LPDDR5X, but through a quad-channel bus, delivering 273.1 GB/s. Neither processor supports ECC memory. The Core 7 360 uses a PCIe Gen 4 interface with 6 lanes (CPU only), while the RTX Spark lists PCIe as N/A. The integrated graphics differ as well: the Core 7 360 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, while the RTX Spark uses a GB20B "Blackwell" integrated GPU. The RTX Spark also has a recorded die size of 208 mm², while no die size is listed for the Core 7 360.

The Core 7 360 has a 15 W TDP. The RTX Spark has a 38 W TDP, more than double the power envelope. This aligns with the RTX Spark's larger core count and wider memory interface. The Core 7 360 is described as a mobile segment part with an active production status, while the RTX Spark is also a mobile part but is unreleased. The RTX Spark has a part number of GSE1-675-A1, and the Core 7 360 has a part number of SAE3E. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The Core 7 360 uses an Intel BGA 1516 socket, while no socket is listed for the RTX Spark.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear functional split. The Intel Core 7 360 is the only one of the two with measurable performance. Its 72nd percentile ranking and average score of 18374 demonstrate that it competes directly with established processors like the Intel Core i3-13100, the Intel Core 5 330, the Intel Core i3-14100, and the Intel Core 3 305, all within a 0.4% delta. For any workload requiring single-thread speed, the Core 7 360's 4.80 GHz boost clock and strong Cinebench single-core scores (1924 in R23, 808 in R20) make it the data-backed choice.

The NVIDIA RTX Spark cannot be evaluated on performance grounds because the database contains no benchmark results for it. Its 50th percentile ranking reflects an absence of data, not a performance level. What can be assessed is its architecture. The RTX Spark offers 20 cores, a 273.1 GB/s quad-channel memory interface, and a larger 8 MB L3 cache. These specifications indicate a design aimed at parallel throughput and memory-heavy tasks. Its 38 W TDP is higher than the Core 7 360's 15 W, which suggests a more power-hungry part. The RTX Spark is also unreleased, so no production comparison can be made.

For a buyer selecting between these two parts, the Core 7 360 is the only option with verified performance data. It is active, measurable, and firmly placed within a competitive cluster of mainstream mobile processors. The RTX Spark remains an unmeasured, unreleased design whose architectural advantages in core count and memory bandwidth cannot be confirmed through benchmark results. The data does not support a performance victory for either part, but it does support the Core 7 360 as the only validated option.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors:

• Cores: Intel Core 7 360 has 6 cores. NVIDIA RTX Spark has 20 cores.
• Threads: Intel Core 7 360 has 6 threads. NVIDIA RTX Spark has 20 threads.
• Base clock: Intel Core 7 360 runs at 1.50 GHz. NVIDIA RTX Spark runs at 1.70 GHz.
• Boost clock: Intel Core 7 360 boosts to 4.80 GHz. NVIDIA RTX Spark boosts to 4.00 GHz.
• TDP: Intel Core 7 360 is rated at 15 W. NVIDIA RTX Spark is rated at 38 W.
• Socket: Intel Core 7 360 uses Intel BGA 1516. NVIDIA RTX Spark has no socket listed.
• Codename: Intel Core 7 360 uses Wildcat Lake. NVIDIA RTX Spark uses N1X.
• Generation: Intel Core 7 360 is in the Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) generation. NVIDIA RTX Spark is in the Spark (GB10) generation.
• Foundry: Intel Core 7 360 is fabricated by Intel. NVIDIA RTX Spark is fabricated by TSMC.
• Die size: NVIDIA RTX Spark measures 208 mm². No die size is recorded for the Intel Core 7 360.
• L1 cache: Intel Core 7 360 has 192 KB per core. NVIDIA RTX Spark has 128 KB per core.
• L2 cache: Intel Core 7 360 has 2.5 MB per core. NVIDIA RTX Spark has 2 MB per core.
• L3 cache: Intel Core 7 360 has 6 MB shared. NVIDIA RTX Spark has 8 MB shared.
• Memory support: Intel Core 7 360 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. NVIDIA RTX Spark supports LPDDR5X only.
• Memory bus: Intel Core 7 360 is single-channel. NVIDIA RTX Spark is quad-channel.
• Memory bandwidth: Intel Core 7 360 delivers 59.7 GB/s. NVIDIA RTX Spark delivers 273.1 GB/s.
• PCIe: Intel Core 7 360 uses Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). NVIDIA RTX Spark lists N/A.
• Integrated graphics: Intel Core 7 360 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe). NVIDIA RTX Spark uses GB20B "Blackwell".
• Production status: Intel Core 7 360 is Active. NVIDIA RTX Spark is unreleased.
• Part number: Intel Core 7 360 is SAE3E. NVIDIA RTX Spark is GSE1-675-A1.
• Launch MSRP: Intel Core 7 360 is listed at $426. NVIDIA RTX Spark has no launch MSRP recorded.