Intel Core i7-1360P vs Intel Core Ultra 7 266V Comparison

FAQ

**Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

**A: The Intel Core i7-1360P has a higher average benchmark score at 24344, compared to the Intel Core Ultra 7 266V's 23297, a difference of about 4.5% separating them.

**Q: How do the two processors compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core performance?

**A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 266V wins this test decisively, scoring 16544 against the i7-1360P's 11266.5, which translates to a 46.8% advantage for the Ultra 7.

**Q: What is the difference in their process nodes?

**A: The Core Ultra 7 266V is built on a 3 nm process from TSMC, while the Core i7-1360P uses Intel's 10 nm process, a substantial manufacturing difference.

**Q: Which chip has more cores and threads?

**A: The Intel Core i7-1360P has 12 cores and 16 threads, whereas the Intel Core Ultra 7 266V has 8 cores and 8 threads.

**Q: How does the i7-1360P perform in PassMark integer math?

**A: The i7-1360P scores 67963 in PassMark integer math, which is 38.9% higher than the Ultra 7 266V's 41558, making it the clear winner in that specific workload.

**Q: What is the power envelope difference between the two?

**A: The Core Ultra 7 266V has a TDP of 17 watts, while the Core i7-1360P has a TDP of 28 watts, making the Ultra 7 the lower-power part.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages within Intel's mobile lineup. The Intel Core Ultra 7 266V is a Lunar Lake part from the Core Ultra Series 2, manufactured on a 3 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i7-1360P is a Raptor Lake-P part, built on Intel's 10 nm process. This manufacturing gap is significant: the Ultra 7 leverages a newer, denser node, which contributes to its lower TDP of 17 watts versus the i7-1360P's 28 watts.

Core configurations diverge sharply. The Ultra 7 266V uses 8 cores and 8 threads, a design without hyperthreading, while the i7-1360P offers 12 cores and 16 threads, implying a hybrid arrangement with performance and efficiency cores plus hyperthreading on some. Cache hierarchies also differ: the Ultra 7 has 192 KB of L1 per core and 2.5 MB of L2 per core, with 12 MB of shared L3. The i7-1360P has smaller per-core L1 at 80 KB and L2 at 2 MB, but a larger 18 MB shared L3 pool. This means the i7-1360P has more total last-level cache, while the Ultra 7 emphasizes faster per-core cache.

Memory and I/O capabilities differ as well. The Ultra 7 266V supports LPDDR5X memory with a memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s over a dual-channel bus, while the i7-1360P supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel but no recorded bandwidth figure. PCIe support is another split: the Ultra 7 offers PCIe Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only), whereas the i7-1360P provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes. The integrated graphics are different too: the Ultra 7 pairs with Arc 140V, while the i7-1360P uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. Sockets are not interchangeable, with the Ultra 7 on Intel BGA 2833 and the i7-1360P on Intel BGA 1744.

The release dates place the i7-1360P earlier, from January 2023, while the Ultra 7 arrived later in September 2024. The i7-1360P has a launch MSRP of $480; the Ultra 7 has no recorded launch MSRP. Both are mobile-market parts with active production status and locked multipliers.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear split based on workload priorities. The Intel Core Ultra 7 266V wins 13 of the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, including the major Cinebench R23 multi-core test by 46.8% and single-core by 27.7%. It also dominates in encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating point math, physics, and single-threaded PassMark tasks. For users who need strong single-threaded responsiveness, modern instruction set performance, and lower power consumption (17 watts versus 28), the Ultra 7 266V is the better choice.

The Intel Core i7-1360P wins only 4 benchmarks, but its wins are telling. It leads in the older Cinebench R15 multi-core and single-core tests, in PassMark data compression by 8.2%, and in PassMark integer math by a massive 38.9%. The i7-1360P also has a higher average benchmark score (24344 versus 23297) and a larger 18 MB L3 cache. This makes it a better fit for integer-heavy computational workloads, data compression tasks, and scenarios that leverage its higher core and thread count. Users prioritizing those specific areas should prefer the i7-1360P.

Both chips sit at the 76th percentile versus all CPUs, indicating comparable overall positioning in the database. However, the Ultra 7's modern node and architecture give it a broader set of wins, especially in newer benchmarks, while the i7-1360P retains advantages in legacy tests and specific integer operations.

Specification Differences

The table below highlights only the fields where the two processors differ, based on recorded data.

| Specification | Intel Core Ultra 7 266V | Intel Core i7-1360P |

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

| Series | Core Ultra Series 2 | null |

| Cores | 8 | 12 |

| Threads | 8 | 16 |

| TDP | 17 watts | 28 watts |

| Socket | Intel BGA 2833 | Intel BGA 1744 |

| Architecture | Lunar Lake | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Lunar Lake | Raptor Lake-P |

| Generation | Ultra 7 (Lunar Lake) | Core i7 (Raptor Lake-P) |

| Process Node | 3 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

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

| L2 Cache | 2.5 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 12 MB (shared) | 18 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 136.5 GB/s | null |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 4 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 20 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Arc 140V | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU |

| Release Date | 2024-09-23 | 2023-01-03 |

| Launch MSRP | null | $480 |

| Part Number | SRPMMSRPMY | SRMJ8 |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark results reveal a generational shift in performance. The most striking difference appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Ultra 7 266V scores 16544 versus the i7-1360P's 11266.5, a 46.8% lead. That is a massive gap for two mobile processors, and it points to the efficiency of the Lunar Lake architecture despite having fewer cores. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Ultra 7 wins again by 27.7%, scoring 2335 against 1829.

Cinebench R20 tells a similar story, though with smaller margins. The Ultra 7 leads in multi-core with 6948 versus 6530 (6.4%) and in single-core with 980 versus 921 (also 6.4%). The older Cinebench R15 tests, however, flip the result: the i7-1360P wins multi-core with 1858 against 1667 (10.3% for the i7) and single-core with 258 against 235 (8.9% for the i7). This suggests the i7-1360P holds its own in legacy workloads, while the Ultra 7 excels in more modern rendering tasks.

In PassMark tests, the Ultra 7 266V shows dominance in several categories. It wins data encryption by 10.9% (13822 versus 12463), extended instructions by 37.5% (15928 versus 11581), and find prime numbers by a huge 144.9% (191 versus 78). Floating point math also favors the Ultra 7, with 56923 versus 45997, a 23.8% margin. Physics results show a 25.6% advantage for the Ultra 7 (1608 versus 1280), and single-thread performance is 13.9% higher (3943 versus 3461). Multithreaded PassMark goes to the Ultra 7 by 4.4% (19461 versus 18632), and random string sorting is nearly tied, with the Ultra 7 ahead by just 1.7% (22905 versus 22522).

The i7-1360P's wins are narrower but notable. Data compression favors the i7 by 8.2% (203746 versus 187050), a meaningful margin for archiving workloads. Integer math is the biggest i7 victory, scoring 67963 against 41558, a 38.9% lead. These two results, plus the two Cinebench R15 wins, give the i7-1360P a specific but limited set of advantages.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 7 266V wins in most modern and general-purpose areas. It is the stronger choice for Cinebench R20 and R23 workloads, which reflect current rendering engines and multi-threaded creative applications. Its superiority in extended instructions (37.5% ahead) indicates better support for newer instruction sets, which matters for scientific computing, cryptography, and vectorized code. The 144.9% lead in finding prime numbers suggests a major advantage in integer-heavy algorithmic tasks that are not dependent on memory bandwidth, while the 23.8% lead in floating point math positions it well for simulations and numerical analysis. The Ultra 7 also leads in single-threaded PassMark by 13.9%, meaning snappier application responsiveness in everyday use. Its 17-watt TDP makes it the more efficient option for thin-and-light laptops where battery life and thermals are priorities.

The Intel Core i7-1360P wins where raw core count and legacy optimization matter. Its 38.9% lead in PassMark integer math is the largest single advantage for either chip outside of prime numbers, making it a strong choice for code compilation, data processing, and other integer arithmetic-heavy tasks. The 8.2% lead in data compression points to better performance in file archiving, backup tools, and compression libraries. Its Cinebench R15 wins, though smaller, suggest that some older software built around that benchmark's execution model still runs faster on the i7-1360P. With 12 cores and 16 threads, the i7-1360P also provides more parallel capacity in workloads that can scale beyond 8 threads, even if newer benchmarks show the Ultra 7's efficiency cores closing that gap. The larger 18 MB L3 cache may help in data-heavy applications that benefit from more shared cache.

In summary, the Ultra 7 266V wins the majority of the head-to-head comparisons and is the more versatile chip across modern benchmarks. The i7-1360P is the specialist for integer math, compression, and legacy rendering, appealing to users with those specific needs. Both processors sit at the same 76th percentile overall, but the distribution of wins shows the Ultra 7's architectural advantages in newer workloads and the i7-1360P's strengths in older and integer-focused scenarios.