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Intel Core i5-7360U: Compact Power for Everyday Tasks

Processor analysis from 2017 in the context of 2025

Architecture and Process Technology: A Balance Between Efficiency and Performance

The Intel Core i5-7360U processor, released in 2017, belongs to the seventh generation of Intel Core processors (codename Kaby Lake) and is manufactured using a 14nm process. This dual-core CPU supports Hyper-Threading technology, allowing it to manage up to 4 threads simultaneously. The base clock speed is 2.3 GHz, and it reaches 3.6 GHz in Turbo Boost mode—an impressive figure for its time.

Intel Iris Plus 640 integrated graphics is a key feature of this chip. It boasts 48 execution units (EU) and supports resolutions up to 4K (60 Hz), setting it apart from Intel HD graphics models. For example, compared to HD Graphics 620 (24 EU), the iGPU performance is 30-40% higher. Support for DirectX 12 and OpenGL 4.5 enables running less demanding games and accelerates video rendering.

The Kaby Lake architecture is optimized for energy efficiency:

- Support for DDR4-2133 and LPDDR3-1866 memory;

- Speed Shift technology for quick switching between power states;

- Hardware decoding of HEVC (H.265) and VP9 video formats, reducing CPU load during 4K content streaming.

Power Consumption and TDP: Ideal for Ultrabooks

With a TDP of 15 W, the processor is designed for thin and light laptops. In idle mode, it consumes less than 5 W, and under peak load, it draws up to 25 W (considering short bursts of Turbo Boost). In comparison, modern 12th generation Intel processors (like the Core i5-1235U) offer more cores at a similar TDP, but the i5-7360U remains relevant for basic tasks.

Energy-saving technologies:

- Enhanced Intel SpeedStep — dynamic frequency and voltage management;

- Thermal Velocity Boost — automatic "overclocking" when the temperature is low;

- Low Power States (C-states) — disabling unused components.

In practice, this means that even in 2025, laptops with this CPU (like older MacBook Air models or Dell XPS 13) may operate for 6-8 hours on a single charge with moderate use.

Performance: What Can the i5-7360U Do in 2025?

Office tasks:

- Document work in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace;

- Simultaneous opening of 10-15 tabs in a browser (Chrome, Edge);

- Video calls in Zoom/Teams without lag.

Multimedia:

- Watching 4K videos on YouTube (hardware decoding reduces load);

- Photo editing in Lightroom (with delays on complex filters);

- Editing 1080p videos in DaVinci Resolve (rendering will take 2-3 times longer than on modern CPUs).

Gaming:

- Playing 2010s games at low settings: CS:GO (40-50 FPS), League of Legends (60 FPS), Minecraft;

- Modern titles like Fortnite or Valorant will run at 20-30 FPS (720p, minimum graphics).

Turbo Boost temporarily raises the frequency to 3.6 GHz, but due to the dual-core design and limited cooling in ultrabooks, the mode is active for no more than 10-15 minutes under load.

Usage Scenarios: Who Is This Processor Suitable For?

1. Students — for studying, writing papers, online courses.

2. Office workers — managing email, spreadsheets, presentations.

3. Travelers — a compact laptop with long battery life.

4. Digital minimalists — those who avoid heavy software.

Not suitable for:

- Gamers (except retro game enthusiasts);

- Video editors and 3D designers;

- Programmers working on large project compilations.

Battery Life: How to Extend Operating Time?

The average operating time of a laptop with the i5-7360U depends on battery capacity:

- With a capacity of 50 Wh — up to 8 hours of web surfing;

- With 40 Wh — about 6 hours.

Tips for energy saving:

- Activate the "Power Saving" mode in Windows or macOS;

- Lower the screen brightness to 50%;

- Use browsers optimized for RAM, such as Microsoft Edge.

Comparison with Competitors: Where Does the i5-7360U Stand?

1. AMD Ryzen 5 2500U (2017):

- 4 cores/8 threads, Vega 8 GPU;

- Better multi-threaded performance (+30%), but lower battery life.

2. Apple M1 (2020):

- 2-3 times higher performance;

- 3 times longer battery life;

- However, laptops with M1 start at $999, while devices with i5-7360U in 2025 can be found for $300-400 (new leftovers).

3. Intel Core i5-10210U (2019):

- 4 cores/8 threads, higher Turbo Boost frequency (4.2 GHz);

- Support for Wi-Fi 6 and Thunderbolt 3.

Conclusion: The i5-7360U lags behind modern counterparts but remains a budget choice for undemanding users.

Pros and Cons

Strengths:

- Low power consumption;

- Sufficient performance for basic tasks;

- Good integrated graphics for its class.

Weaknesses:

- Only 2 cores — multitasking is limited;

- Lack of support for modern standards (USB4, Wi-Fi 6);

- Outdated 14nm process technology.

Laptop Selection Recommendations

In 2025, new devices with the i5-7360U are rarely found, but they can be located in budget lines (such as Lenovo IdeaPad 3 or HP 14). The approximate price is $350-450.

What to pay attention to:

1. RAM size: at least 8 GB (preferably 16 GB for multitasking).

2. Storage type: SSD is mandatory (256 GB or more).

3. Screen: Full HD (1920×1080) for comfortable work.

4. Ports: USB-C, HDMI for peripheral connections.

Avoid:

- Laptops with HDD instead of SSD;

- Models with 4 GB RAM;

- Devices without warranty.

Final Conclusion: Is It Worth Buying in 2025?

The Intel Core i5-7360U is a choice for those who need a cheap and reliable laptop for everyday tasks. It is suitable for:

- Document work and web applications;

- Watching movies and social media engagement;

- Serving as a secondary device.

Key benefits: low price, portability, and sufficient performance for its class. However, if your budget allows, it’s better to consider laptops with Apple M1 or 12th generation Intel processors—they offer more capabilities for the same $500-700.

Basic

Label Name

Intel

Platform

Mobile

Launch Date

January 2017

Model Name

The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.

i5-7360U

Code Name

Kaby Lake

CPU Specifications

Total Cores

Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).

Total Threads

Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.

Basic Frequency

2.30 GHz

Max Turbo Frequency

Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.

3.60 GHz

Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Frequency

3.60 GHz

Intel Turbo Boost Technology

Intel® Turbo Boost Technology dynamically increases the processor's frequency as needed by taking advantage of thermal and power headroom to give you a burst of speed when you need it, and increased energy efficiency when you don’t.

2.0

Intel Hyper-Threading Technology

Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) delivers two processing threads per physical core. Highly threaded applications can get more work done in parallel, completing tasks sooner.

Yes

CPU Socket

The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.

FCBGA1356

Technology

Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.

14 nm

TDP

15 W

Max. Operating Temperature

Junction Temperature is the maximum temperature allowed at the processor die.

100°C

PCI Express Version

PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.

3.0

Number of PCI Express Lanes

A PCI Express (PCIe) lane consists of two differential signaling pairs, one for receiving data, one for transmitting data, and is the basic unit of the PCIe bus. Max # of PCI Express Lanes is the total number of supported lanes.

Intel 64

Intel® 64 architecture delivers 64-bit computing on server, workstation, desktop and mobile platforms when combined with supporting software.¹ Intel 64 architecture improves performance by allowing systems to address more than 4 GB of both virtual and physical memory.

Yes

Instruction Set

The instruction set is a hard program stored inside the CPU that guides and optimizes CPU operations. With these instruction sets, the CPU can run more efficiently. There are many manufacturers that design CPUs, which results in different instruction sets, such as the 8086 instruction set for the Intel camp and the RISC instruction set for the ARM camp. x86, ARM v8, and MIPS are all codes for instruction sets. Instruction sets can be extended; for example, x86 added 64-bit support to create x86-64. Manufacturers developing CPUs that are compatible with a certain instruction set need authorization from the instruction set patent holder. A typical example is Intel authorizing AMD, enabling the latter to develop CPUs compatible with the x86 instruction set.

64-bit

PCI Express Configurations

PCI Express (PCIe) Configurations describe the available PCIe lane configurations that can be used to link to PCIe devices.

1x4 | 2x2 | 1x2+2x1 and 4x1

Memory Specifications

Memory Type

Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.

DDR4-2133 | LPDDR3-1866 | DDR3L-1600

Max Memory Size

Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.

32 GB

Memory Channels

The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.

Bus Speed

4 GT/s

Max Memory Bandwidth

Max Memory bandwidth is the maximum rate at which data can be read from or stored into a semiconductor memory by the processor (in GB/s).

34.1 GB/s

ECC Memory Supported

ECC Memory Supported indicates processor support for Error-Correcting Code memory. ECC memory is a type of system memory that can detect and correct common kinds of internal data corruption. Note that ECC memory support requires both processor and chipset support.

GPU Specifications

GPU Name

Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics 640

Graphics Base Frequency

Graphics Base frequency refers to the rated/guaranteed graphics render clock frequency in MHz.

300 MHz

Graphics Frequency

Graphics max dynamic frequency refers to the maximum opportunistic graphics render clock frequency (in MHz) that can be supported using Intel® HD Graphics with Dynamic Frequency feature.

1.00 GHz

Graphics Video Max Memory

32 GB

4K Support

Yes | at 60Hz

DirectX Support

DirectX* Support indicates support for a specific version of Microsoft’s collection of APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) for handling multimedia compute tasks.

Max Resolution (HDMI)

Max Resolution (HDMI) is the maximum resolution supported by the processor via the HDMI interface (24bits per pixel & 60Hz). System or device display resolution is dependent on multiple system design factors; actual resolution may be lower on your system.

4096x2304@30Hz

Max Resolution (DP)

Max Resolution (DP) is the maximum resolution supported by the processor via the DP interface (24bits per pixel & 60Hz). System or device display resolution is dependent on multiple system design factors; actual resolution may be lower on your system.

4096x2304@60Hz

Max Resolution (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel)

Max Resolution (Integrated Flat Panel) is the maximum resolution supported by the processor for a device with an integrated flat panel (24bits per pixel & 60Hz). System or device display resolution is dependent on multiple system design factors; actual resolution may be lower on your device.

4096x2304@60Hz

Number of Displays Supported

Graphics Output

Graphics Output defines the interfaces available to communicate with display devices.

eDP/DP/HDMI/DVI

Miscellaneous

Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)

Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) allows one hardware platform to function as multiple “virtual” platforms. It offers improved manageability by limiting downtime and maintaining productivity by isolating computing activities into separate partitions.

Yes

Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)

Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) continues from the existing support for IA-32 (VT-x) and Itanium® processor (VT-i) virtualization adding new support for I/O-device virtualization. Intel VT-d can help end users improve security and reliability of the systems and also improve performance of I/O devices in virtualized environments.

Yes

Intel Standard Manageability (ISM)

Intel® Standard Manageability is the manageability solution for Intel vPro® Essentials platforms and is a subset of Intel® AMT with out-of-band management over Ethernet and Wi-Fi, but no KVM or new life cycle management features.

Intel® SSE4.1 | Intel® SSE4.2 | Intel® AVX2

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology is an advanced means of enabling high performance while meeting the power-conservation needs of mobile systems. Conventional Intel SpeedStep® Technology switches both voltage and frequency in tandem between high and low levels in response to processor load. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology builds upon that architecture using design strategies such as Separation between Voltage and Frequency Changes, and Clock Partitioning and Recovery.

Yes

Execute Disable Bit

Execute Disable Bit is a hardware-based security feature that can reduce exposure to viruses and malicious-code attacks and prevent harmful software from executing and propagating on the server or network.

Yes

Cache

CPU Cache is an area of fast memory located on the processor. Intel® Smart Cache refers to the architecture that allows all cores to dynamically share access to the last level cache.

4 MB

Intel AES New Instructions

Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) are a set of instructions that enable fast and secure data encryption and decryption. AES-NI are valuable for a wide range of cryptographic applications, for example: applications that perform bulk encryption/decryption, authentication, random number generation, and authenticated encryption.

Yes

Intel Boot Guard

Intel® Device Protection Technology with Boot Guard helps protect the system’s pre-OS environment from viruses and malicious software attacks.

Yes

Intel Clear Video HD Technology

Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, like its predecessor, Intel® Clear Video Technology, is a suite of image decode and processing technologies built into the integrated processor graphics that improve video playback, delivering cleaner, sharper images, more natural, accurate, and vivid colors, and a clear and stable video picture. Intel® Clear Video HD Technology adds video quality enhancements for richer color and more realistic skin tones.

Yes

Intel Clear Video Technology

Yes

Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)

Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT), also known as Second Level Address Translation (SLAT), provides acceleration for memory intensive virtualized applications. Extended Page Tables in Intel® Virtualization Technology platforms reduces the memory and power overhead costs and increases battery life through hardware optimization of page table management.

Yes

Intel InTru 3D Technology

Yes

Intel Flex Memory Access

Yes

Intel OS Guard

Yes

OpenGL Support

OpenGL (Open Graphics Library) is a cross-language, multi-platform API (Application Programming Interface) for rendering 2D and 3D vector graphics.

4.5

Intel Quick Sync Video

Intel® Quick Sync Video delivers fast conversion of video for portable media players, online sharing, and video editing and authoring.

Yes

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6

Single Core Score

1132

Geekbench 6

Multi Core Score

2349

Geekbench 5

Single Core Score

840

Geekbench 5

Multi Core Score

1899

Passmark CPU

Single Core Score

2126

Passmark CPU

Multi Core Score

3894

Compared to Other CPU

Geekbench 6 Single Core

Xeon E3-1230 v2

1201 +6.1%

Ryzen 3 7320U

1167 +3.1%

Core i5-7360U

1132

Ryzen 3 1300X

1095 -3.3%

Ryzen 5 2400GE

1056 -6.7%

Geekbench 6 Multi Core

Xeon W-2102

2849 +21.3%

Xeon E3-1270

2574 +9.6%

Core i5-7360U

2349

Athlon 220GE

2103 -10.5%

Xeon D-1528

1939 -17.5%

Geekbench 5 Single Core

Athlon 300GE

874 +4%

Core i3-7101TE

858 +2.1%

Core i5-7360U

840

Xeon Gold 6130F

822 -2.1%

Xeon E5-1680 v3

807 -3.9%

Geekbench 5 Multi Core

Core i3-8300

2182 +14.9%

Core i7-1365URE

2040 +7.4%

Core i5-7360U

1899

Pentium D1517

1757 -7.5%

Core i5-4570T

1635 -13.9%

Passmark CPU Single Core

Core i7-4770R

2179 +2.5%

Celeron G5920

2151 +1.2%

Core i5-7360U

2126

Core i3-8145U

2104 -1%

Core i7-6700T

2079 -2.2%

Passmark CPU Multi Core

Core i5-3450S

4375 +12.4%

Core i5-2500K

4121 +5.8%

Core i5-7360U

3894

Pentium Gold G5420

3701 -5%

A8-7680

3522 -9.6%