AMD Ryzen 5 130 vs Intel Core 7 360 Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the AMD Ryzen 5 130 and Intel Core 7 360?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 130 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads. Both processors use a mobile market segment.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 reaches 4.80 GHz, which is higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 130's boost clock of 4.55 GHz. However, the AMD part starts at a higher base clock of 2.90 GHz versus Intel's 1.50 GHz.

Q: How do the two processors compare in thermal design power?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 is rated at 15 W TDP, while the AMD Ryzen 5 130 is rated at 28 W TDP. The Intel part consumes less power per the recorded specifications.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 130 supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 7 360 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, but over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What is the difference in manufacturing process?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 130 is built on a 6 nm process by TSMC, while the Intel Core 7 360 is built on a 3 nm process by Intel. The Intel chip uses a smaller fabrication node.

Q: Which processor has a higher overall benchmark percentile?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 sits at the 72nd percentile of all CPUs, whereas the AMD Ryzen 5 130 sits at the 50th percentile. The Intel part also has an average benchmark score of 18374, while the AMD part has no recorded average score.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 130 is built on the Zen 3+ architecture, codenamed Rembrandt-R, and belongs to the Ryzen 5 generation. It uses a 6 nm process node from TSMC with a die size of 210 mm². The Intel Core 7 360 is built on the Wildcat Lake codename, part of the Core 5 generation, and uses a 3 nm process node from Intel with no recorded die size.

Cache organization differs substantially. The AMD chip allocates 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip allocates 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and only 6 MB of shared L3 cache. This gives AMD a much larger total cache footprint, particularly in L3, which often benefits workloads with large working sets.

Memory architecture also diverges. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 uses a dual-channel memory bus with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth and supports DDR5. The Intel Core 7 360 uses a single-channel memory bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth and supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The single-channel configuration on the Intel part limits theoretical memory throughput compared to the dual-channel AMD design.

PCIe support differs as well. The AMD processor provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel processor provides Gen 4 with only 6 lanes from the CPU. This gives the AMD part significantly more direct connectivity for peripherals and storage.

Integrated graphics differ in architecture. AMD uses the Radeon 660M, while Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. Both parts are mobile processors with active production status. The AMD chip supports ECC memory, while the Intel chip does not. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The recorded data indicates the Intel Core 7 360 is the stronger performer in raw benchmark scores. It holds a 72nd percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18374. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 sits at the 50th percentile with no average benchmark score recorded. The Intel part's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i3-13100 at 18380 average score, the Intel Core 5 330 at 18345, the Intel Core i3-14100 at 18318, and the Intel Core 3 305 at 18302. The Intel Core 7 360 trails the i3-13100 by a negligible margin, with a delta of 0 percent, and leads the Core 5 330 by 0.2 percent.

For users prioritizing raw multi-threaded throughput, the AMD Ryzen 5 130's 12 threads versus Intel's 6 threads suggest a theoretical advantage in heavily parallel workloads, though no direct benchmark scores are recorded for the AMD part to confirm this. The Intel Core 7 360 delivers proven results across Cinebench and Passmark tests, with multi-core scores of 13634 in Cinebench R23 and 15544 in Passmark multithread.

For users prioritizing power efficiency, the Intel Core 7 360's 15 W TDP is substantially lower than AMD's 28 W TDP. The Intel part also offers a higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz versus 4.55 GHz. The AMD part counters with dual-channel memory, more PCIe lanes, ECC support, and larger L3 cache. The choice depends on whether the workload favors the Intel part's proven benchmark results and lower power draw, or the AMD part's memory bandwidth and connectivity advantages.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several specification fields. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 has 12 threads, while the Intel Core 7 360 has 6 threads. Base clocks differ significantly: 2.90 GHz for AMD versus 1.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks also differ: 4.55 GHz for AMD versus 4.80 GHz for Intel.

TDP ratings show a difference of 13 W, with AMD at 28 W and Intel at 15 W. The sockets differ entirely: AMD Socket FP7 versus Intel BGA 1516. The architectures differ as well: Zen 3+ for AMD versus no recorded architecture for Intel, though the codename is Wildcat Lake for Intel and Rembrandt-R for AMD.

Process nodes differ: 6 nm for AMD versus 3 nm for Intel. Die size is 210 mm² for AMD, with no recorded die size for Intel. Cache configurations differ across all levels: L1 is 64 KB per core for AMD versus 192 KB per core for Intel, L2 is 512 KB per core for AMD versus 2.5 MB per core for Intel, and L3 is 16 MB shared for AMD versus 6 MB shared for Intel.

Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 only, while Intel supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Memory bus widths differ: dual-channel for AMD versus single-channel for Intel. Memory bandwidth differs: 76.8 GB/s for AMD versus 59.7 GB/s for Intel. ECC support differs: AMD supports it, Intel does not. PCIe lanes differ: 20 lanes for AMD versus 6 lanes for Intel, both at Gen 4.

Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 660M for AMD versus Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores for Intel. Release dates differ: 2025-09-30 for AMD versus 2026-04-15 for Intel. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $426, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. Part numbers differ: 100-000000992(FP7r2) for AMD versus SAE3E for Intel.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains benchmark scores only for the Intel Core 7 360, with no recorded scores for the AMD Ryzen 5 130. The Intel part's results therefore define its performance profile directly, while the AMD part's capabilities must be inferred from its specifications.

In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel Core 7 360 scores 13634, which places it near the top of its nearest rival group. The Intel Core i3-13100 averages 18380, and the Core 7 360 trails by only 0 percent, effectively matching it. In single-core Cinebench R23, the Intel part scores 1924, a strong result given its 4.80 GHz boost clock.

In Passmark multi-thread, the Intel Core 7 360 scores 15544, which aligns with its 72nd percentile ranking. Its single-thread Passmark score is 4274, confirming strong per-core performance. The data compression score of 142877 and integer math score of 34238 indicate solid compute throughput for a 15 W mobile part.

The floating point math score is 44963, while the extended instructions score is 12390. The random string sorting score is 17636, and the find prime numbers score is 120. Data encryption scores 11164, and physics scores 1213.

The AMD Ryzen 5 130 has no benchmark scores in the database, so direct head-to-head comparisons are not possible. The nearest rival data for the Intel part shows it competing closely with desktop-class Core i3 parts: the i3-13100 at 18380 average score, the Core 5 330 at 18345, the i3-14100 at 18318, and the Core 3 305 at 18302. The Intel Core 7 360's average score of 18374 is within 0.3 percent of the i3-14100 and 0.4 percent of the Core 3 305.

The AMD part's 12 threads versus Intel's 6 threads suggests it could outperform in multi-threaded scenarios, but without recorded scores, this remains speculative. The AMD part's dual-channel memory and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth could also provide advantages in memory-intensive tasks, but again, no benchmark data confirms this. The Intel part's 72nd percentile versus AMD's 50th percentile is the only direct performance ranking available, and it favors Intel substantially.