AMD Ryzen 5 7400F vs Intel Core 7 360 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data shows a decisive overall victory for the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F, which wins 15 of the 17 head-to-head tests. The Intel Core 7 360 takes only 2 wins. The AMD processor’s average benchmark score is 32750, while the Intel part averages 18374, placing them at the 83rd and 72nd percentiles of all CPUs in the database respectively.

The largest margin comes in PassMark integer math, where the Ryzen 5 7400F scores 74745 against 34238 for the Core 7 360, a delta of 118.3%. That is the only test where the AMD chip more than doubles the Intel score. Data compression also shows a massive gap: 289999 versus 142877, a 103% delta. Random string sorting follows closely at 99% ahead (35096 versus 17636). Extended instructions show a 75.5% lead (21747 versus 12390), while multithread performance is 65% higher (25645 versus 15544). The Cinebench suite tells a consistent story across all three versions: R15 multicore shows 2193 versus 1374 (59.6% delta), R20 multicore shows 9141 versus 5726 (59.6%), and R23 multicore shows 21765 versus 13634 (59.6%). Single-core Cinebench results are similar: R15 single-core is 60.1% ahead (309 versus 193), R20 single-core is 59.7% ahead (1290 versus 808), and R23 single-core is 59.7% ahead (3072 versus 1924).

Data encryption favors the AMD chip by 49.7% (16712 versus 11164), and find prime numbers shows a 59.2% lead (191 versus 120). Physics simulation gives the Ryzen a 36.9% edge (1660 versus 1213). Floating-point math is the closest contest: the AMD processor wins by just 1.9% (45799 versus 44963), a near tie in practical terms.

The Intel Core 7 360’s two wins come from PassMark single-thread performance, where it scores 4274 against 3689, a 13.7% advantage. That result appears in both the single_thread and singlethread test entries, confirming the same measurement. This is the only area where the Intel chip demonstrates clear superiority, and it is a narrow margin compared to the AMD processor’s leads elsewhere.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark breakdown shows a clear division of strengths. The Ryzen 5 7400F dominates in every multithreaded and multi-core workload recorded. Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multicore tests all land at roughly 59.6% ahead of the Intel part, indicating that the AMD chip’s extra threads and larger shared cache translate directly into sustained multi-core throughput. The PassMark multithread score of 25645 versus 15544 reinforces this. Integer math, data compression, random string sorting, and extended instructions are all strongly in favor of the AMD chip, with deltas ranging from 75.5% to 118.3%. These workloads benefit from the Ryzen’s 6 cores and 12 threads, as well as its 32 MB of shared L3 cache.

The AMD chip also wins in physics simulation, a workload that typically responds to core count and thread scheduling. Its 1660 score against 1213 represents a 36.9% edge. Data encryption, which often relies on AES instructions and parallel execution, also goes to the Ryzen by 49.7%. Even in floating-point math, where the scores are close, the AMD processor holds a narrow lead, suggesting that the Zen 4 architecture’s FP units are competitive with the Intel design.

The Intel Core 7 360 wins only in PassMark single-thread performance, where its 4274 score beats the Ryzen’s 3689 by 13.7%. This indicates that for lightly threaded tasks that depend on raw per-core speed, the Intel part has an advantage. However, the Cinebench single-core tests tell a different story: the Ryzen leads by 59.7% to 60.1% across R15, R20, and R23. The discrepancy between PassMark single-thread and Cinebench single-core results may reflect different instruction mixes and test methodologies. The Intel chip’s single-thread win does not carry over to the Cinebench suite, where the AMD processor’s higher base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz appear to hold up well against the Intel part’s 1.50 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design points. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a desktop part built on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael, using a 5 nm process from TSMC. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Its TDP is 65 W, and it uses AMD Socket AM5. The cache hierarchy consists of 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth, and it includes ECC memory support. The chip offers PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU, and it has no integrated graphics. The multiplier is unlocked, and the launch MSRP is $229.

The Intel Core 7 360 is a mobile processor codenamed Wildcat Lake, built on a 3 nm process from Intel. It also has 6 cores but only 6 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading. Its base clock is 1.50 GHz and its boost clock is 4.80 GHz. The TDP is 15 W, a much lower thermal envelope than the AMD part, and it uses Intel BGA 1516. The cache layout differs sharply: 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and only 6 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support includes DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but the memory bus is single-channel, capping bandwidth at 59.7 GB/s. ECC memory is not supported. PCIe is Gen 4 with 6 lanes from the CPU. The Intel chip includes integrated graphics, specifically Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, and the multiplier is locked. The launch MSRP is $426.

The process node difference is notable: Intel’s 3 nm versus AMD’s 5 nm. The Intel part’s much lower TDP of 15 W versus 65 W reflects its mobile orientation. The AMD chip’s dual-channel memory bus and larger 32 MB L3 cache give it a bandwidth and cache advantage that shows up in the multicore and data-intensive benchmarks. The Intel part’s single-channel memory bus at 59.7 GB/s is a bottleneck compared to the AMD chip’s 83.2 GB/s. The transistor count and die size are only recorded for the AMD part: 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. The Intel processor’s transistor count and die size are not in the database.

The release dates also differ, with the AMD chip appearing in January 2025 and the Intel part in April 2026. Both are listed as active in production. The AMD processor’s part number is 100-000001845, while the Intel part is SAE3E.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear choice for most workloads: the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is the stronger processor across the recorded benchmarks. Its 15 wins versus 2 for the Intel Core 7 360, combined with an average score of 32750 versus 18374, puts it in a different performance class. The AMD chip’s 83rd percentile ranking versus the Intel part’s 72nd percentile confirms this gap. The nearest rivals for the AMD chip are the Intel Core i5-14600T (avg score 32707, delta 0.1%), the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (32697, delta 0.2%), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (32812, delta -0.2%), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (32662, delta 0.3%). All of these are within 0.3% of the Ryzen 5 7400F, placing it in a tight competitive cluster at the top of its range.

For the Intel Core 7 360, the nearest rivals are the Intel Core i3-13100 (18380, delta 0%), the Intel Core 5 330 (18345, delta 0.2%), the Intel Core i3-14100 (18318, delta 0.3%), and the Intel Core 3 305 (18302, delta 0.4%). This shows the Intel part sits at the level of budget desktop chips, despite its mobile designation and higher launch MSRP of $426.

Who should pick which? From the benchmark data alone, the Ryzen 5 7400F is the choice for multi-core rendering, data compression, integer math, encryption, and physics workloads. It delivers 59.6% higher Cinebench R23 multicore scores and more than double the integer math throughput. It also wins in every Cinebench single-core test, making it the better option even for lightly threaded tasks that use those specific workloads. The Intel Core 7 360 only makes sense for scenarios where its 13.7% PassMark single-thread lead matters more than the AMD chip’s advantages elsewhere, and where the 15 W TDP and integrated graphics are priorities. However, the Intel part’s lack of multithreading (6 cores, 6 threads) and small 6 MB L3 cache limit its appeal in almost every recorded benchmark except that single PassMark test.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has an average score of 32750, while the Intel Core 7 360 averages 18374.

Q: How many wins does each processor have in the head-to-head tests?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F wins 15 of the 17 recorded tests. The Intel Core 7 360 wins 2 tests, both being the PassMark single-thread and singlethread measurements.

Q: What is the largest performance delta between the two processors?

A: The largest delta is in PassMark integer math, where the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F leads by 118.3% (74745 versus 34238).

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 360 win any single-core benchmark?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 7 360 wins PassMark single-thread and singlethread with a score of 4274 versus 3689, a 13.7% advantage. However, the AMD chip wins all three Cinebench single-core tests by roughly 60%.

Q: What are the memory bandwidth specifications for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F supports dual-channel DDR5 with 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core 7 360 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X in single-channel mode with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Which processor includes integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 includes Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A.