AMD Ryzen 5 220 vs Intel Core 7 360 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clear overall advantage for the AMD Ryzen 5 220 across most tested workloads, with 12 wins against 5 for the Intel Core 7 360. The largest margin appears in integer math, where the AMD chip scores 57,987 against Intel’s 34,238, a 69.4% advantage. This is the single biggest performance gap in the entire comparison, indicating that the AMD processor handles integer-heavy calculations with far greater efficiency.

Data compression also shows a substantial gap. AMD scores 212,739 while Intel manages 142,877, a 48.9% difference. Random string sorting follows a similar pattern, with AMD at 25,433 versus Intel’s 17,636, representing a 44.2% lead. These three workloads all involve memory access patterns and data manipulation, suggesting that AMD’s memory subsystem and threading capabilities provide a meaningful edge in such tasks.

Extended instructions testing shows AMD ahead by 25.2%, with scores of 15,512 versus 12,390. This benchmark typically exercises SIMD and vector processing capabilities, and the results indicate AMD’s Zen 4 architecture handles these workloads more effectively. Multithread performance also favors AMD, with a 19.5% advantage (18,582 versus 15,544), which aligns with the core and thread count differences between the two processors.

In Cinebench tests, AMD wins every iteration but by a consistent margin of roughly 13.6% to 14%. The R15 multicore score is 1,562 versus 1,374, a 13.7% difference. R20 multicore shows 6,510 against 5,726, again 13.7%. R23 multicore delivers 15,502 versus 13,634, also 13.7%. Single-core Cinebench results follow the same pattern: R15 single-core shows 220 versus 193 (a 14% lead for AMD), R20 single-core shows 918 versus 808 (13.6%), and R23 single-core shows 2,188 versus 1,924 (13.7%). The consistency of these margins across all three Cinebench versions suggests a stable architectural advantage rather than workload-specific behavior.

Data encryption shows a more modest AMD lead at 11.9%, with scores of 12,493 versus 11,164. This narrower margin indicates that encryption workloads, which often rely on dedicated instruction sets and hardware acceleration, reduce the gap between the two processors.

Intel’s wins are fewer but notable in specific areas. Floating-point math is the most significant Intel victory, with 44,963 versus AMD’s 35,500, a 21% advantage. Physics simulation also favors Intel, showing 1,213 against AMD’s 983, a 19% margin. Prime number finding delivers Intel’s largest relative win: 120 versus 65, representing a 45.8% advantage for Intel. Single-thread performance belongs to Intel as well, with 4,274 points versus AMD’s 3,646, a 14.7% difference.

The pattern is clear: Intel wins in workloads that emphasize floating-point arithmetic, physics calculations, and single-threaded execution, while AMD dominates in integer operations, data movement, and multi-threaded scenarios.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits the two processors into distinct use-case profiles. AMD’s wins concentrate in throughput-oriented tasks. Integer math, data compression, random string sorting, and multithread workloads all show AMD ahead by margins ranging from 11.9% to 69.4%. These tasks benefit from parallel execution across many threads, and AMD’s 12 threads versus Intel’s 6 threads likely explains part of the gap. The multithread test, which measures overall parallel throughput, shows AMD 19.5% ahead, reinforcing this interpretation.

Data compression and random string sorting both involve heavy memory traffic and pointer chasing. AMD’s larger L3 cache (16 MB shared versus 6 MB shared) and dual-channel memory bus (89.6 GB/s versus 59.7 GB/s) provide more bandwidth and capacity for these operations. The result is a 48.9% lead in compression and a 44.2% lead in sorting, both substantial margins that point to memory subsystem advantages.

Cinebench workloads, which mix integer and floating-point instructions across multiple cores, consistently favor AMD by around 14%. These tests are balanced representations of general-purpose rendering and encoding tasks, so AMD’s uniform advantage suggests it delivers better sustained multi-core performance despite Intel’s higher single-thread score in PassMark testing.

Intel’s wins define a different niche. Floating-point math, physics simulation, and prime number finding all rely heavily on mathematical computation and often benefit from high per-core throughput. Intel’s 14.7% single-thread advantage in PassMark indicates stronger per-core execution, which translates directly to these workloads. Physics simulation, which involves iterative floating-point calculations, shows Intel 19% ahead. Prime number finding, a strongly single-threaded integer workload, shows Intel 45.8% ahead, an outlier that suggests very efficient per-core integer execution in this specific algorithm.

For single-threaded applications such as lightly threaded legacy software, basic office tasks, or older games that cannot utilize many cores, Intel’s PassMark single-thread score of 4,274 versus AMD’s 3,646 gives it a measurable edge. However, AMD’s Cinebench single-core scores are 13.6% to 14% higher than Intel’s, which contradicts the PassMark result. The discrepancy likely stems from different instruction mixes in the two test suites, but the data shows Intel wins PassMark single-thread while AMD wins Cinebench single-core.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 220 uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename, manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC. It contains 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 360 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, manufactured on a 3 nm process by Intel itself. No transistor count or die size is recorded for Intel, so direct comparison in those areas is not possible from the data.

Core configuration differs significantly. Both processors have 6 physical cores, but AMD supports 12 threads through simultaneous multithreading, while Intel runs 6 threads with no hyperthreading capability recorded. This doubles AMD’s thread count and directly contributes to its multithread benchmark wins. The AMD base clock is 3.20 GHz with a boost of 4.90 GHz, while Intel runs at 1.50 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost. AMD’s higher base clock suggests better sustained performance at lower power states, though the TDP figures complicate this picture: AMD is rated at 28 W while Intel consumes only 15 W, making Intel more power-efficient on paper.

Cache hierarchies also differ substantially. AMD provides 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. Intel provides 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 6 MB shared L3. Intel’s larger per-core L1 and L2 caches give it more fast memory close to each core, which likely contributes to its single-thread and floating-point advantages. AMD’s larger shared L3 cache provides more capacity for data shared across cores, which helps in multi-threaded workloads where multiple cores access common datasets.

Memory support diverges as well. AMD supports DDR5 only, with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but uses a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. AMD’s dual-channel configuration delivers 50% more memory bandwidth, a clear advantage for bandwidth-hungry tasks like data compression and integer math. Intel’s support for LPDDR5X may enable lower power consumption in some designs, but the recorded bandwidth is lower.

PCIe connectivity also differs. AMD provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes, while Intel provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes. This gives AMD more expansion capability for GPUs, NVMe drives, or other peripherals in a mobile system. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Integrated graphics differ as well. AMD includes Radeon 740M graphics, while Intel includes Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. No benchmarks for integrated graphics are recorded in the data, so relative GPU performance cannot be assessed.

Specification Differences

The two processors share several base specifications: both are mobile-market parts with active production status, both have 6 cores, both lack ECC support, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The differences are extensive elsewhere.

Thread count differs: AMD runs 12 threads, Intel runs 6. Base clocks differ: AMD at 3.20 GHz versus Intel at 1.50 GHz. Boost clocks are closer but still different: 4.90 GHz versus 4.80 GHz. TDP differs significantly: 28 W for AMD versus 15 W for Intel. Sockets differ: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel BGA 1516.

Process nodes differ: 4 nm for AMD versus 3 nm for Intel. Foundries differ: TSMC for AMD versus Intel for Intel. Transistor count is only recorded for AMD (20,900 million); Intel’s is absent from the data. Die size is only recorded for AMD (137 mm²); Intel’s is absent.

Cache configurations differ in every level. L1: 64 KB per core for AMD versus 192 KB per core for Intel. L2: 1 MB per core for AMD versus 2.5 MB per core for Intel. L3: 16 MB shared for AMD versus 6 MB shared for Intel.

Memory support differs: AMD uses DDR5 only with a dual-channel bus, Intel uses DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel bus. Memory bandwidth differs: 89.6 GB/s for AMD versus 59.7 GB/s for Intel. PCIe lanes differ: 14 for AMD versus 6 for Intel. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 740M for AMD versus Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) for Intel.

Release dates differ: AMD launched on 2025-01-05, Intel on 2026-04-15. Part numbers differ: 100-000001611 for AMD, SAE3E for Intel. The Intel launch MSRP is recorded as $426, while AMD’s launch MSRP is absent from the data.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has 12 threads from 6 cores, while the Intel Core 7 360 has 6 threads from 6 cores. AMD’s simultaneous multithreading doubles its thread count.

Q: Why does AMD win Cinebench multicore tests?

A: AMD scores 15,502 in Cinebench R23 multicore versus Intel’s 13,634, a 13.7% advantage. This aligns with AMD’s 12 threads, higher base clock of 3.20 GHz versus 1.50 GHz, and dual-channel memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s versus 59.7 GB/s.

Q: Where does the Intel processor show its best relative performance?

A: Intel wins floating-point math by 21%, physics simulation by 19%, prime number finding by 45.8%, and PassMark single-thread by 14.7%. These workloads favor per-core execution and floating-point arithmetic, where Intel’s larger L1 cache of 192 KB per core and higher single-thread score of 4,274 provide advantages.

Q: What memory bandwidth does each processor support?

A: AMD supports dual-channel DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports single-channel DDR5 and LPDDR5X with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. AMD’s bandwidth is 50% higher, which helps in data-intensive workloads.

Q: What is the power consumption difference?

A: AMD is rated at 28 W TDP, while Intel is rated at 15 W TDP. Intel consumes less power, but AMD delivers higher performance in most recorded benchmarks, particularly multithreaded tasks.

Q: Which processor has better single-core performance?

A: The answer depends on the benchmark. In PassMark single-thread, Intel scores 4,274 versus AMD’s 3,646, a 14.7% Intel advantage. However, in Cinebench R23 single-core, AMD scores 2,188 versus Intel’s 1,924, a 13.7% AMD advantage. The data shows conflicting results across different test suites.

The Verdict

The benchmark data presents a clear split: AMD dominates the majority of workloads, winning 12 of 17 recorded tests. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 delivers substantially higher performance in integer math, data compression, random string sorting, extended instructions, and all Cinebench versions. Its multithread advantage of 19.5% and data compression advantage of 48.9% make it the stronger choice for parallel, data-intensive applications such as video encoding, database operations, and software compilation.

Intel’s Core 7 360 wins 5 tests, all in specific mathematical or single-threaded domains. Floating-point math and physics simulation advantages of 21% and 19% respectively indicate that Intel handles scientific computing and physics-based workloads more effectively. Prime number finding shows a 45.8% Intel lead, and PassMark single-thread shows a 14.7% lead, suggesting Intel is preferable for lightly threaded applications that depend on single-core execution speed.

The TDP difference is notable: Intel consumes 15 W versus AMD’s 28 W. For thermally constrained ultra-portable designs, Intel’s lower power draw may be decisive despite lower performance. However, the memory bandwidth difference (89.6 GB/s versus 59.7 GB/s) and thread count difference (12 versus 6) heavily favor AMD in any workload that scales with parallel execution or memory throughput.

For users prioritizing multi-threaded productivity, content creation, or data processing, the AMD Ryzen 5 220 is the data-supported choice. For users running physics simulations, floating-point-heavy scientific code, or single-threaded legacy applications where lower power consumption matters, the Intel Core 7 360 offers specific advantages. The AMD processor’s higher percentile ranking (75th versus 72nd) and higher average benchmark score (22,289 versus 18,374) reinforce its overall performance leadership in the recorded data.