AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE vs Intel Core 7 360 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE and Intel Core 7 360 occupy different segments of the desktop and mobile processor markets respectively, yet they are often compared due to their similar overall performance metrics. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE is a 35-watt desktop part with 4 cores and 8 threads, built on TSMC's 7 nm process with a 3.60 GHz base and 4.20 GHz boost clock. The Intel Core 7 360 is a 15-watt mobile processor with 6 cores and 6 threads, manufactured on Intel's 3 nm node, running at a 1.50 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost clock. The recorded data shows the Intel chip wins 15 of the 17 head-to-head benchmarks, but the AMD chip wins two specific workloads by significant margins, making the choice highly dependent on the application.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 360 dominates the synthetic multi-core and single-core render tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 13634 against the AMD's 10846, a 20.4% advantage. The same pattern appears in Cinebench R20 multi-core (5726 vs 4555) and R15 multi-core (1374 vs 1093). Single-core Cinebench results are equally lopsided: R23 single-core shows 1924 for Intel versus 1531 for AMD, a 20.4% gap. This consistent 20% lead across all Cinebench versions indicates the Intel architecture has a fundamental edge in both lightly threaded and fully threaded render workloads.

The Intel chip also wins in physics simulations, scoring 1213 in Passmark physics versus 552 for AMD, a 54.5% difference. Floating-point math shows a 46.4% advantage (44963 vs 24115), and prime number finding sees the largest relative gap at 74.2% (120 vs 31). These results suggest the Intel processor handles mathematically intensive tasks and physics calculations with substantially higher throughput.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE wins two benchmarks outright. Data compression scores 152885 versus Intel's 142877, a 7% advantage. Integer math shows a much larger win: 44665 versus 34238, which is a 30.5% lead. These two wins indicate specific workloads where the AMD chip's 8 threads provide an advantage despite the overall lower core count, or where its memory subsystem and cache hierarchy favor integer operations.

Random string sorting is nearly a tie, with Intel ahead by only 2.2% (17636 vs 17255). Data encryption favors Intel by 14.3% (11164 vs 9564), and extended instructions show a 16.3% Intel lead (12390 vs 10368). The multithread test, which aggregates many workloads, gives Intel a 17.9% win (15544 vs 12761), and single-thread performance shows a 27.7% Intel advantage (4274 vs 3089).

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE is based on Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, built on a 7 nm TSMC process. It uses 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 360 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, built on Intel's 3 nm process, with no transistor or die size data recorded in the database.

Core and thread counts differ significantly. The AMD chip provides 4 cores and 8 threads, using simultaneous multithreading to double the thread count. The Intel chip provides 6 physical cores but only 6 threads, meaning it lacks hyper-threading entirely. Despite having fewer threads, the Intel chip still wins most multi-threaded benchmarks due to its higher boost clock and newer process node.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. The AMD processor has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor has 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel design has much larger per-core L1 and L2 caches, which likely contributes to its single-thread performance advantage.

Memory support diverges completely. The AMD chip uses DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration, achieving 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, but only in single-channel mode, reaching 59.7 GB/s. The Intel chip has higher raw bandwidth despite the single-channel limitation. ECC memory is supported on the AMD chip but not on the Intel chip.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The AMD processor provides Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel processor provides Gen 4 with only 6 lanes. The Intel chip has newer PCIe generation but fewer lanes, making it less suitable for discrete GPUs or multiple NVMe drives.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD chip uses Radeon Vega 6, while the Intel chip uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The database records the names but no graphics benchmark scores, so relative GPU performance cannot be determined from the recorded data.

The AMD chip is a desktop processor on AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel chip is a mobile processor on Intel BGA 1516. The AMD chip has a 35-watt TDP, and the Intel chip has a 15-watt TDP. The AMD chip is from the 5000 series, while the Intel chip is listed under Core 5 generation with Wildcat Lake codename.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has better single-core performance?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 has a 27.7% lead in Passmark single-thread performance (4274 vs 3089) and a 20.4% advantage in Cinebench R23 single-core (1924 vs 1531).

Q: Does the AMD chip win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE wins data compression with a 7% margin (152885 vs 142877) and integer math with a 30.5% margin (44665 vs 34238).

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has 4 cores and 8 threads. The AMD chip has fewer cores but more threads due to SMT.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The AMD chip has a 35-watt TDP, while the Intel chip has a 15-watt TDP. This makes the Intel processor more power-efficient for mobile applications.

Q: Which memory types are supported?

A: The AMD chip supports DDR4 in dual-channel mode. The Intel chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X in single-channel mode.

Q: How do they compare in overall average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 has an average benchmark score of 18374, which is 5.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE's 17482. The Intel chip also has a slightly higher percentile ranking at 72 versus 71.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE | Intel Core 7 360 |

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

| Cores | 4 | 6 |

| Threads | 8 | 6 |

| Base Clock | 3.60 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.20 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 15 W |

| Process Node | 7 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 2.5 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| ECC Support | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 16 Lanes | Gen 4, 6 Lanes |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Vega 6 | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2024-09-04 | 2026-04-15 |

| Transistors | 10,700 million | Not recorded |

| Die Size | 180 mm² | Not recorded |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest Intel victory in percentage terms is Passmark find prime numbers, where Intel scores 120 versus AMD's 31, a 74.2% delta. This is an extreme outlier and indicates the Intel architecture is dramatically more efficient at prime number calculations. The physics test shows a 54.5% Intel lead (1213 vs 552), and floating-point math shows a 46.4% lead (44963 vs 24115). Single-thread performance shows a 27.7% gap (4274 vs 3089), which aligns with the Cinebench single-core results showing roughly 20% Intel advantages across all versions.

The AMD chip's biggest win is integer math at 30.5% (44665 vs 34238), which is a substantial margin in the opposite direction. Data compression gives AMD a 7% win (152885 vs 142877). These two wins suggest the AMD chip's 8 threads help in workloads that scale well with concurrency but do not rely on high clock speeds.

The Cinebench results are remarkably consistent. All six Cinebench tests (R15, R20, R23, each in multi-core and single-core) show Intel winning by 20.2% to 20.5%. This uniformity suggests a fixed architectural advantage rather than workload-specific behavior. The Intel chip's 6 cores at higher boost clocks consistently outperform the AMD chip's 4 cores with SMT in render tasks.

The multithread aggregate test shows Intel ahead by 17.9% (15544 vs 12761), while the Passmark single-thread tests show Intel ahead by 27.7% (4274 vs 3089). The random string sorting test is nearly even at 2.2% Intel advantage (17636 vs 17255), and data encryption shows a 14.3% Intel lead (11164 vs 9564). Extended instructions show a 16.3% Intel lead (12390 vs 10368).

The overall benchmark distribution shows 15 wins for Intel and 2 wins for AMD out of 17 head-to-head tests. The Intel chip's average benchmark score of 18374 places it at the 72nd percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD chip's 17482 places it at the 71st percentile. The Intel chip's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i3-13100 with a 0% delta and the Intel Core 5 330 with a 0.2% delta. The AMD chip's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G with a -0.1% delta and the Intel Core 7 150U with a 0.5% delta.