7 360 vs 3 305

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Aggregate performance score

Core 3 305
2026, $309
6 cores / 6 threads, 15 Watt
9.03
Core 7 360
2026, $426
6 cores / 6 threads, 15 Watt
9.11
+0.9%

Core 7 360 outperforms Core 3 305 by a minimal 1% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking10831077
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation13.199.67
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
Power efficiency24.7124.93
DesignerIntelIntel
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Architecture codenameWildcat Lake (2026)Wildcat Lake (2026)
Release date16 April 2026 (less than a year ago)16 April 2026 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$309$426

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Core 3 305 has 36% better value for money than Core 7 360.

Performance to price scatter graph

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Detailed specifications

Basic parameters of Core 3 305 and Core 7 360: number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Performance-coresno data2
Low Power Efficient-coresno data4
Threads66
Base clock speed1.5 GHz1.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz4.8 GHz
L1 cache192 KB192 KB (per core)
L2 cache2.5 MB2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography3 nm3 nm
64 bit support++

Compatibility

Information on Core 3 305 and Core 7 360 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketIntel BGA 1516FCBGA1516
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 3 305 and Core 7 360. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Thermal Monitoring-+
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

Security technologies

Core 3 305 and Core 7 360 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDBno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 3 305 and Core 7 360 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 3 305 and Core 7 360. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5, LPDDR5XLPDDR5X-7467, DDR5-6400
Maximum memory sizeno data64 GB
Max memory channelsno data1

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel Xe3 Graphics (1 Xe)Intel® Graphics
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data2.6 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core 3 305 and Core 7 360 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core 3 305 and Core 7 360 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over eDPno data3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core 3 305 and Core 7 360 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno dataDirectX 12
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 3 305 and Core 7 360.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes66

Synthetic benchmarks

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating.

Core 3 305 9.03
Core 7 360 9.11
+0.9%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance. Other than that, Passmark measures multi-core performance.

Core 3 305 15439
Samples: 3
Core 7 360 15572
+0.9%
Samples: 4

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.03 9.11

Core 7 360 has a 1% higher aggregate performance score.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Intel Core 3 305 and Intel Core 7 360.

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