Intel Core i7-1360P vs Intel Core Ultra 9 288V Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark comparison between the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V and the Intel Core i7-1360P is a study in contrasting design philosophies. The Core Ultra 9 288V wins 13 of the 17 recorded tests, while the Core i7-1360P takes 4. The most decisive victory for the Core Ultra 9 288V comes in the passmark_find_prime_numbers test, where it scores 195 versus 78, a 150% advantage. This workload, which is heavily dependent on single-thread efficiency and low-latency cache access, clearly favors the newer Lunar Lake design.

In single-core performance, the Core Ultra 9 288V is consistently ahead. Its cinebench_r15_singlecore score of 301.5 beats the Core i7-1360P's 258 by 16.9%. The gap extends to cinebench_r20_singlecore, where the Ultra 9 scores 997 versus 921, an 8.3% lead, and cinebench_r23_singlecore, with a score of 1950 versus 1829, a 6.6% advantage. The passmark_single_thread test shows the largest single-thread delta: the Ultra 9 scores 4274 against the Core i7's 3461, a 23.5% lead. This pattern indicates that the Core Ultra 9 288V delivers superior per-thread performance, which is critical for lightly threaded applications and responsiveness.

The Core Ultra 9 288V also dominates in several PassMark sub-tests that stress specific instruction paths. In passmark_extended_instructions, it scores 15613 versus 11581, a 34.8% advantage, suggesting a more capable implementation of modern instruction sets. Floating-point math is another area of strength: the Ultra 9 scores 59536 against 45997, a 29.4% lead. Data encryption also favors the Ultra 9, with a score of 14141 versus 12463, a 13.5% improvement. The physics test shows a 27.9% lead for the Ultra 9 (1637 versus 1280), and random string sorting is nearly a tie, with the Ultra 9 winning by just 0.4% (22622 versus 22522).

However, the Core i7-1360P is not without its own wins, and two of them are substantial. The most significant is in passmark_integer_math, where the Core i7 scores 67963 against the Ultra 9's 44019, a 35.2% advantage. This is a massive reversal, indicating that the Raptor Lake design's higher core and thread count (12 cores, 16 threads versus 8 cores, 8 threads) pays off in this particular workload. The Core i7 also wins in cinebench_r23_multicore, scoring 11266.5 versus 10178, a 9.7% lead. In cinebench_r15_multicore, the Core i7 takes a 14.8% win (1858 versus 1583). Data compression also favors the Core i7, with a score of 203746 versus 186521, an 8.5% advantage.

The multi-core picture is nuanced. While the Core i7-1360P wins the r15 and r23 multicore tests, the Core Ultra 9 288V wins cinebench_r20_multicore by 8.3% (7069 versus 6530) and passmark_multithread by 6.3% (19810 versus 18632). This split suggests that the two processors scale differently across benchmark versions and thread-management strategies. The average benchmark score for the Core Ultra 9 288V is 23219, while the Core i7-1360P averages 24344, meaning the Core i7 holds a 4.8% higher overall average in the database. Both processors sit at the 76th percentile when compared against all CPUs.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in single-core workloads?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V wins every recorded single-core test. It leads by 16.9% in cinebench_r15_singlecore, 8.3% in cinebench_r20_singlecore, 6.6% in cinebench_r23_singlecore, and 23.5% in passmark_single_thread.

Q: Which processor wins in multi-core benchmarks?

A: The results are split. The Intel Core i7-1360P wins cinebench_r15_multicore by 14.8% and cinebench_r23_multicore by 9.7%, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V wins cinebench_r20_multicore by 8.3% and passmark_multithread by 6.3%.

Q: What is the largest performance difference between the two?

A: The largest delta is in passmark_find_prime_numbers, where the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V scores 195 versus 78 for the Core i7-1360P, a 150% advantage. The largest win for the Core i7 is passmark_integer_math, where it leads by 35.2%.

Q: How do the two processors compare in encryption and compression tasks?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V wins passmark_data_encryption by 13.5% (14141 versus 12463). The Intel Core i7-1360P wins passmark_data_compression by 8.5% (203746 versus 186521).

Q: Do both processors have the same overall performance percentile?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V and the Intel Core i7-1360P are recorded at the 76th percentile when measured against all CPUs in the database.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-1360P has a higher average benchmark score of 24344, compared to 23219 for the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear split based on workload type. The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V is the better choice for single-threaded and light-threaded tasks. Its dominance in every single-core benchmark, the 150% lead in prime number finding, the 34.8% lead in extended instructions, and the 29.4% lead in floating-point math show a processor that excels at latency-sensitive and scalar workloads. Users who prioritize responsiveness, coding, or applications that rely on strong per-core performance should favor the Core Ultra 9 288V.

The Intel Core i7-1360P is the better choice for heavy integer math and specific multi-core render workloads. Its 35.2% lead in passmark_integer_math is the largest single win in the comparison, and its victories in cinebench_r15_multicore and cinebench_r23_multicore demonstrate that its additional cores and threads (12 cores, 16 threads versus 8 cores, 8 threads) can deliver tangible benefits in some threaded scenarios. The Core i7 also holds a higher average benchmark score overall (24344 versus 23219), which is relevant for users who want a balanced processor across a wide variety of tasks.

The tie in percentile ranking (both at 76th) reinforces the idea that these are competitive products in the database's broader context. The choice rests on whether the user's primary workloads align with the Ultra 9's single-thread strengths or the Core i7's integer and certain multi-core advantages.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several fundamental specifications. The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V has 8 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core i7-1360P has 12 cores and 16 threads. The base clock of the Ultra 9 is 3.30 GHz, which is higher than the Core i7's 2.20 GHz. The boost clock is nearly identical: the Ultra 9 reaches 5.10 GHz, while the Core i7 reaches 5.00 GHz. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30 watts for the Ultra 9 and 28 watts for the Core i7. The Ultra 9 uses the Intel BGA 2833 socket, while the Core i7 uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket.

Memory support differs: the Core Ultra 9 288V supports LPDDR5X memory, while the Core i7-1360P supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The memory bus is dual-channel on both, but the Ultra 9 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s, while the Core i7's memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database. PCIe support differs, with the Ultra 9 offering Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only), while the Core i7 offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics are also different: the Ultra 9 features Arc 140V, while the Core i7 features Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. The Core i7 has a launch MSRP of $480, while the Core Ultra 9 has no recorded launch MSRP.

Architecture Differences

The architectural gap between these two processors is substantial. The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V is built on Lunar Lake architecture, using a 3 nm process node from TSMC. The Intel Core i7-1360P is based on Raptor Lake architecture (specifically Raptor Lake-P), using a 10 nm process node from Intel. This process advantage likely contributes to the Ultra 9's efficiency and single-thread performance.

Cache hierarchies differ significantly. The Core Ultra 9 288V has 192 KB of L1 cache per core and 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, with 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i7-1360P has 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core, with a larger 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger L3 on the Core i7 may help in some multi-threaded workloads, while the larger per-core L1 and L2 on the Ultra 9 likely benefit single-thread performance.

The release dates are about eight months apart, with the Core Ultra 9 288V released on 2024-09-23 and the Core i7-1360P released on 2023-01-03. Both are mobile market segment processors, both are actively produced, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The Core i7 uses Raptor Lake-P as its codename and generation, while the Ultra 9 uses Lunar Lake for both. Neither processor supports ECC memory. The part numbers also differ: the Ultra 9 has a longer part number (SRPMSSRPMWQ5JTQ5JUQ5KW) compared to the Core i7's SRMJ8.