AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT vs Intel Core 7 360 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data shows a clear split between the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT and the Intel Core 7 360, with the AMD part taking 12 of 17 head-to-head tests. The most dramatic gap appears in integer math, where the Ryzen 5 5500GT scores 64,218 against the Intel's 34,238, a 87.6% advantage. Data compression also heavily favors AMD at 243,904 versus 142,877, a 70.7% lead. Extended instructions follow at 17,027 against 12,390 (37.4% ahead), and random string sorting shows a 39.4% edge with 24,583 versus 17,636.

The Cinebench suite is uniformly in AMD's favor. In R15 multicore, the 5500GT scores 1,597 against 1,374 (16.2% higher). The R15 single-core test shows 225 versus 193, a 16.6% lead. R20 multicore repeats the 16.2% delta with 6,656 against 5,726, and R20 single-core also lands at 16.2% (939 versus 808). R23 multicore continues the pattern: 15,848 versus 13,634 for the same 16.2% margin, while R23 single-core is 2,237 against 1,924 (16.3%). PassMark multithread shows 19,000 versus 15,544, a 22.2% win for AMD. Data encryption goes to AMD at 14,754 versus 11,164, a 32.2% margin.

The Intel Core 7 360 wins five tests, and they are worth examining closely. The single-thread PassMark score is 4,274 against 3,066, a 28.3% advantage. Floating point math favors Intel at 44,963 versus 36,694, an 18.4% lead. Physics shows 1,213 versus 840, a 30.8% edge. The largest Intel win is in the prime number search: 120 versus 54, which translates to a 55% deficit for AMD. The duplicate single-thread entry confirms the same 28.3% result.

The average benchmark score places the Ryzen 5 5500GT at 26,748 with a percentile rank of 79 against all CPUs. The Intel Core 7 360 averages 18,374, which places it in the 72nd percentile. The nearest rival data for AMD includes the Intel Core i9-11900K at a 0.4% delta and the AMD Ryzen 5 7545U at a -0.4% delta, meaning the 5500GT sits in a tight performance band around those parts. For Intel, the nearest rival is the Intel Core i3-13100 at a 0% delta, with the Core 5 330 just 0.2% behind.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies and manufacturing processes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT uses the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It packs 10,700 million transistors into a 180 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 360 uses the Wildcat Lake codename on Intel's 3 nm process, with no transistor or die size figures recorded in the database.

Core and thread counts differ sharply. Both have 6 cores, but the AMD part runs 12 threads via simultaneous multithreading, while the Intel part has 6 threads, meaning no hyper-threading. The AMD base clock is 3.60 GHz with a 4.40 GHz boost. The Intel base clock is much lower at 1.50 GHz, but its boost reaches 4.80 GHz. That low base clock and high boost profile suggests a power-conscious design that relies on short bursts of high frequency.

Cache layouts are different in both size and organization. The AMD part uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3. This gives AMD a larger total cache pool, while Intel has a much larger per-core L2 allocation.

Memory support diverges completely. AMD uses DDR4 with a dual-channel bus and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X but runs a single-channel memory bus, with recorded bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. ECC memory is not supported on either part. PCIe generations differ as well: AMD provides Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while Intel provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes.

Integrated graphics also differ. AMD integrates Radeon Vega 7, while Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The AMD part is socketed for AM4, whereas Intel uses BGA 1516, indicating a soldered mobile chip. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel one does not. The AMD part is a desktop segment product, while the Intel part is classified as mobile.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT records an average benchmark score of 26,748, placing it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 7 360 averages 18,374, which puts it in the 72nd percentile.

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 360 win any benchmark categories?

A: Yes, it wins five tests: PassMark single-thread (4,274 versus 3,066, a 28.3% lead), floating point math (44,963 versus 36,694, an 18.4% lead), physics (1,213 versus 840, a 30.8% lead), and the prime number search (120 versus 54, a 55% lead for Intel).

Q: How many benchmark wins does each processor claim?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT wins 12 of the 17 head-to-head tests. The Intel Core 7 360 wins the remaining 5.

Q: What is the largest single benchmark margin between the two?

A: The largest margin is in PassMark integer math, where the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT scores 64,218 against the Intel Core 7 360's 34,238, a 87.6% advantage for AMD.

Q: What are the closest rival CPUs for each?

A: For the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT, the nearest rivals are the AMD EPYC 9554 at a 0% delta and the Intel Core i7-12700H at a 0.1% delta. For the Intel Core 7 360, the nearest rival is the Intel Core i3-13100 at a 0% delta.

Q: Do the memory interfaces differ?

A: Yes. The AMD part uses dual-channel DDR4 with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part uses single-channel DDR5 or LPDDR5X with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT | Intel Core 7 360 |

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

| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 6 |

| Base Clock | 3.60 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.40 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Architecture | Zen 3 | Not recorded |

| Codename | Cezanne | Wildcat Lake |

| Process Node | 7 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 10,700 million | Not recorded |

| Die Size | 180 mm² | Not recorded |

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

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

| L3 Cache | 16 MB shared | 6 MB shared |

| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

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

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

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

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Vega 7 | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2024-01-07 | 2026-04-15 |

| Launch MSRP | $125 | $426 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT dominates in multi-threaded productivity and data-heavy workloads. Its 12 threads give it a structural advantage in parallel tasks, and the benchmark data confirms this across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multicore tests, where it leads by a consistent 16.2% margin. The integer math result is the standout: a 87.6% lead indicates the AMD architecture is substantially stronger at general arithmetic operations. Data compression shows a 70.7% advantage, making this chip well suited for archiving, database work, and any task that moves large amounts of data through CPU-based compression. Encryption workloads also favor AMD by 32.2%, and random string sorting by 39.4%. The 22.2% multithread lead reinforces the pattern: this is a CPU for heavily threaded desktop workloads.

The Intel Core 7 360 wins in specific computational patterns. The 28.3% single-thread PassMark lead suggests it handles lightly threaded applications with higher peak performance. The physics score of 1,213 versus 840, a 30.8% margin, indicates an advantage in simulation-style calculations that rely on floating point precision. The floating point math win at 44,963 versus 36,694 (18.4%) reinforces this. The prime number search result is the most extreme: 120 versus 54, a 55% advantage. That workload is highly sensitive to branch prediction and low-latency integer operations in a single thread, which appears to be a strength of the Intel design. The 4.80 GHz boost clock likely drives these wins, as does the much larger per-core L2 cache of 2.5 MB.

The market segments reinforce the use-case split. The AMD part is a desktop processor with a 65 W TDP, an unlocked multiplier for overclocking, and dual-channel DDR4 memory. The Intel part is a mobile processor with a 15 W TDP, soldered to the board, locked multiplier, and single-channel memory. The Intel chip's higher memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s does not overcome the single-channel limitation in heavily threaded tasks, which explains why it trails in multicore Cinebench despite the bandwidth figure.

The Verdict

The data shows two processors aimed at different jobs. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT wins 12 of 17 benchmarks and holds a 26,748 average score versus 18,374 for Intel. For desktop users running threaded applications such as video encoding, database compression, or software compilation, the AMD part is the stronger choice. Its 12 threads, dual-channel memory, and 16 MB L3 cache deliver consistent multicore performance, and the unlocked multiplier offers headroom for tuning. The launch MSRP of $125 also places it in a different tier from the Intel part's $426 launch MSRP, though pricing should not be the sole consideration.

The Intel Core 7 360 targets a mobile, low-power environment with a 15 W TDP. Its wins in single-thread performance, physics, and floating point math indicate it handles interactive or latency-sensitive workloads well. The 4.80 GHz boost clock and large per-core L2 cache help it excel in the prime number test and PassMark single-thread. For a thin-and-light laptop where battery life and short bursts of high performance matter more than sustained multithreaded output, the Intel part has clear strengths. However, the overall benchmark average and the 16.2% multicore deficit in Cinebench R23 show that it cannot match the AMD part when all cores are engaged.

The percentile ranks confirm the separation: the AMD part sits at 79, the Intel part at 72. The nearest rival data places the AMD chip alongside the Intel Core i9-11900K and AMD Ryzen 5 7545U, while the Intel chip competes with the Core i3-13100 and Core 5 330. That positioning tells the story: the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT is a high-performing desktop processor, and the Intel Core 7 360 is a capable mobile processor with a narrower set of strengths. The choice depends entirely on the platform and workload. Desktop users with AM4 motherboards and DDR4 memory should favor the AMD part. Mobile users who prioritize single-thread burst performance and low power draw should consider the Intel part. The benchmark record does not support the Intel chip as a general-purpose performance leader; its wins are specific and concentrated.