AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS vs Intel Core 7 360 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS and Intel Core 7 360 are both mobile processors, but they represent different design philosophies. The AMD chip pairs 6 Zen 3+ cores with 12 threads on a 6nm TSMC process, while the Intel chip uses 6 Wildcat Lake cores with 6 threads on a 3nm Intel process. Head-to-head benchmark data shows a near-even split: AMD wins 8 tests, Intel wins 7. AMD's average benchmark score is 19047 against Intel's 18374, and the percentile rankings are close at 73 versus 72.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest margin in the entire comparison belongs to AMD in Passmark integer math. The Ryzen 5 7535HS scores 62372 against the Core 7 360's 34238, a 82.2% advantage. That is a massive gap for an integer workload, and it reflects the AMD chip's thread advantage and cache design.

AMD also dominates data compression, scoring 221668 versus 142877, a 55.1% lead. Random string sorting goes AMD's way by 29.2% (22781 vs 17636), extended instructions by 24.4% (15411 vs 12390), and data encryption by 22.3% (13656 vs 11164). In Cinebench R15, AMD wins both multicore (1457 vs 1374, 6% ahead) and singlecore (232 vs 193, 20.2% ahead). Passmark multithread also favors AMD: 17914 vs 15544, a 15.2% lead.

Intel's biggest win is in Cinebench R23 multicore, where the Core 7 360 scores 13634 against AMD's 8613, a 36.8% advantage. That is a substantial reversal from the R15 result, and it suggests the Intel chip scales better under the R23 workload. Intel also wins Passmark find prime numbers by a wide margin: 120 vs 49, a 59.2% lead. Physics goes to Intel by 30.4% (1213 vs 844). Single-thread performance in Passmark favors Intel: 4274 vs 3123, a 26.9% lead. Cinebench R23 singlecore also goes to Intel: 1924 vs 1445, a 24.9% lead. Floating point math rounds out Intel's wins with a 21% advantage (44963 vs 35540).

The pattern is clear. AMD wins the integer-heavy, data-processing, and multithreaded tests. Intel wins the floating-point, physics, and newer Cinebench R23 tests. The two chips are competitive, but they excel in different domains.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has more threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS has 12 threads from 6 cores, while the Intel Core 7 360 has 6 threads from 6 cores. AMD's simultaneous multithreading doubles the thread count.

Q: Which CPU is better for single-threaded tasks?

A: Intel wins Passmark single thread (4274 vs 3123) and Cinebench R23 singlecore (1924 vs 1445), but AMD wins Cinebench R15 singlecore (232 vs 193). Intel has the edge in most single-thread tests, but the R15 result shows AMD is not far behind.

Q: How does memory bandwidth compare?

A: AMD supports dual-channel DDR5 with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports single-channel DDR5 and LPDDR5X with 59.7 GB/s. AMD has significantly higher memory bandwidth.

Q: What is the TDP difference?

A: AMD is rated at 35W, Intel at 15W. Intel is designed for lower power consumption, which matters for thin-and-light laptops.

Q: Which CPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: AMD's average benchmark score is 19047, Intel's is 18374. AMD also ranks at the 73rd percentile versus Intel's 72nd.

Q: Which CPU is newer?

A: Intel was released on 2026-04-15, AMD on 2023-01-03. Intel is the newer part by a wide margin.

The Verdict

The data shows a genuine split. AMD wins 8 of 15 head-to-head tests, including the largest single margin (integer math at 82.2%). Intel wins 7 tests, including the largest margin in Cinebench R23 multicore at 36.8%. AMD's average score is higher (19047 vs 18374) and its percentile is slightly better (73 vs 72).

For users who prioritize integer math, data compression, encryption, and multithreaded throughput, the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS is the stronger choice. For users who prioritize floating-point math, physics, prime number finding, and the Cinebench R23 workload, the Intel Core 7 360 is better. The Intel chip also has a much lower TDP (15W vs 35W), making it more suitable for ultra-portable designs. The AMD chip has higher memory bandwidth (76.8 GB/s vs 59.7 GB/s) and more PCIe lanes (20 vs 6).

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specifications. AMD has 12 threads versus Intel's 6. Base clock is 3.30 GHz on AMD versus 1.50 GHz on Intel, but boost clock is 4.55 GHz on AMD versus 4.80 GHz on Intel. TDP is 35W on AMD versus 15W on Intel. AMD uses AMD Socket FP7, Intel uses Intel BGA 1516. AMD's process node is 6nm TSMC, Intel's is 3nm Intel. AMD's die size is 208 mm², Intel's is not specified. Cache differs: AMD has 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. Intel has 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 6 MB shared L3. Memory support: AMD uses DDR5 with dual-channel bus and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Intel uses DDR5 and LPDDR5X with single-channel bus and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. PCIe: AMD has Gen 4 with 20 lanes, Intel has Gen 4 with 6 lanes. Integrated graphics: AMD has Radeon 660M, Intel has Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe). Release dates: AMD on 2023-01-03, Intel on 2026-04-15. Intel has a launch MSRP of $426; AMD has no listed MSRP.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split is significant. AMD uses Zen 3+ architecture, codenamed Rembrandt-R, built on a 6nm TSMC process. Intel uses Wildcat Lake architecture, built on a 3nm Intel process. AMD's 6 cores support 12 threads via simultaneous multithreading; Intel's 6 cores support 6 threads with no SMT. Cache hierarchies differ substantially: AMD allocates 64 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 per core with a 16 MB shared L3, while Intel allocates 192 KB L1 and 2.5 MB L2 per core with a 6 MB shared L3. AMD has a dual-channel memory controller, Intel a single-channel one. AMD offers 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, Intel offers 6. The integrated graphics differ: AMD's Radeon 660M versus Intel's Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. Both are mobile parts, both are in active production, and both have locked multipliers.

Where Each One Wins

AMD wins in integer math (82.2% ahead), data compression (55.1% ahead), random string sorting (29.2% ahead), extended instructions (24.4% ahead), data encryption (22.3% ahead), Cinebench R15 singlecore (20.2% ahead), Passmark multithread (15.2% ahead), and Cinebench R15 multicore (6% ahead). These are the workloads that benefit from AMD's 12 threads and larger 16 MB L3 cache.

Intel wins in Cinebench R23 multicore (36.8% ahead), find prime numbers (59.2% ahead), physics (30.4% ahead), Passmark single thread (26.9% ahead), Cinebench R23 singlecore (24.9% ahead), and floating point math (21% ahead). These are the workloads that benefit from Intel's higher boost clock (4.80 GHz) and newer 3nm process.

For a laptop buyer, the choice comes down to workload. If the primary tasks are data compression, encryption, integer math, and multithreaded productivity, the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS is the better pick. If the primary tasks are floating-point math, physics simulation, and single-threaded responsiveness, the Intel Core 7 360 is the better pick. The Intel chip's 15W TDP also makes it the better choice for fanless or ultra-portable designs, while AMD's higher memory bandwidth and PCIe lane count give it an edge in data-heavy and expansion-heavy scenarios.