AMD Ryzen 5 8400F vs Intel Core 7 360 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F records an average benchmark score of 25005, while the Intel Core 7 360 records 18374. The AMD part sits at the 77th percentile among all CPUs, compared to the Intel part's 72nd percentile.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: Both processors have 6 physical cores. The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F supports 12 threads, while the Intel Core 7 360 supports 6 threads, meaning the AMD processor can handle twice as many concurrent threads.

Q: What are the clock speed differences?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Intel Core 7 360 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Intel part boosts slightly higher, but the AMD part has a much higher base clock.

Q: Which processor has more cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has 16 MB of shared L3 cache, with 1 MB of L2 cache per core and 64 KB of L1 cache per core. The Intel Core 7 360 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache, with 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core and 192 KB of L1 cache per core.

Q: What are the thermal design power ratings?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has a TDP of 65 watts. The Intel Core 7 360 has a TDP of 15 watts, reflecting its mobile market segment.

Q: Which processor wins in single-threaded PassMark testing?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 wins in the PassMark single-thread test with a score of 4274, which is 13.8% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F's score of 3685.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F dominates the head-to-head benchmark comparison, winning 14 of the 17 recorded tests. Its advantages are most pronounced in multi-threaded workloads. The PassMark integer math test shows a 116.2% lead, and data compression shows a 101.7% lead. The Cinebench R23 multi-core test shows the AMD part at 20851 versus 13634 for Intel, a 52.9% advantage. This pattern holds across all three Cinebench versions tested (R15, R20, R23), with the AMD processor leading by approximately 53% in both single-core and multi-core runs.

The Intel Core 7 360 wins only 3 tests: PassMark single-thread, PassMark singlethread, and PassMark find prime numbers. The single-thread victory is notable, with the Intel part scoring 4274 versus 3685, a 13.8% margin. The find prime numbers test shows the Intel part at 120 versus 89, a 25.8% advantage. These wins indicate the Intel architecture has specific strengths in certain single-threaded integer workloads and prime number calculations, but the broader benchmark picture heavily favors AMD.

The AMD processor also wins the PassMark floating point math test, but by a narrow margin of 2.8% (46217 versus 44963). The physics test is closer still, with AMD leading 9.8% (1332 versus 1213). These modest margins contrast with the larger gaps seen in integer-heavy and compression workloads, suggesting the AMD advantage grows with workload complexity and thread utilization.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It belongs to the 8000 series and the Ryzen 5 generation. The chip integrates 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. It uses the AMD Socket AM5 platform.

The Intel Core 7 360 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, built on a 3 nm process at Intel. It belongs to the Core 5 generation. The database does not list transistor count or die size for this part. It uses the Intel BGA 1516 socket, which indicates a mobile platform.

The cache architectures differ substantially. AMD provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and only 6 MB of shared L3. The larger L3 pool on the AMD side likely contributes to its strong performance in data-heavy workloads like compression and encryption.

Memory support also differs. The AMD processor supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel processor supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but on a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth. The dual-channel configuration gives AMD a clear memory bandwidth advantage.

The Intel Core 7 360 includes integrated graphics with Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe), while the AMD processor has no integrated graphics. PCIe connectivity differs as well: AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while Intel provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and Intel Core 7 360 differ in several key specifications. The AMD part has 12 threads versus 6 threads on Intel. The base clock is 4.20 GHz on AMD versus 1.50 GHz on Intel. The boost clock is 4.70 GHz on AMD versus 4.80 GHz on Intel.

The TDP is 65 watts for AMD versus 15 watts for Intel. The AMD processor uses Socket AM5; the Intel processor uses BGA 1516. The process node is 4 nm for AMD and 3 nm for Intel. The AMD die measures 178 mm²; the Intel die size is not recorded.

L1 cache is 64 KB per core on AMD versus 192 KB per core on Intel. L2 cache is 1 MB per core on AMD versus 2.5 MB per core on Intel. L3 cache is 16 MB shared on AMD versus 6 MB shared on Intel.

Memory support shows AMD with DDR5 only and Intel with DDR5 plus LPDDR5X. The memory bus is dual-channel on AMD and single-channel on Intel. Memory bandwidth is 83.2 GB/s on AMD versus 59.7 GB/s on Intel.

The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel processor does not. The release dates differ, with AMD launching earlier. The launch MSRP is $170 for AMD and $426 for Intel. The market segments differ: AMD is desktop, Intel is mobile.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench R23 multi-core test shows the largest absolute gap in the Cinebench series. AMD scores 20851, Intel scores 13634, a 52.9% difference. The R20 multi-core test shows 8757 versus 5726, also 52.9%. The R15 multi-core test shows 2101 versus 1374, again 52.9%. The consistency across Cinebench versions indicates a stable performance ratio between the two processors under multi-threaded rendering workloads.

Single-core Cinebench results follow the same pattern. The R23 single-core test has AMD at 2943 and Intel at 1924, a 53% difference. The R20 single-core test has AMD at 1236 and Intel at 808, also 53%. The R15 single-core test has AMD at 296 and Intel at 193, a 53.4% difference. These margins are surprisingly large for single-threaded tests, given that the Intel part has a higher boost clock.

The PassMark integer math test shows the most extreme margin in the entire comparison. AMD scores 74021, Intel scores 34238, a 116.2% advantage for AMD. Data compression shows a 101.7% margin (288158 versus 142877). Random string sorting shows a 96.2% margin (34604 versus 17636). Extended instructions show a 79% margin (22175 versus 12390). These results indicate the AMD processor handles integer and data-manipulation workloads with roughly double the throughput of the Intel part.

The PassMark multithread test shows AMD at 24389 versus Intel at 15544, a 56.9% margin. Data encryption shows AMD at 16646 versus Intel at 11164, a 49.1% margin. These moderate-to-large advantages reinforce the multi-threaded performance story.

The Intel wins are concentrated in specific tests. The PassMark single-thread test shows Intel at 4274 versus AMD at 3685, a 13.8% margin. The identical singlethread test confirms this result. The find prime numbers test shows Intel at 120 versus AMD at 89, a 25.8% margin. These wins demonstrate that Intel's single-core design, despite the lower base clock, delivers competitive single-threaded performance in certain workloads.

The closest test is PassMark floating point math, where AMD scores 46217 and Intel scores 44963, a margin of only 2.8%. The physics test is also close, with AMD at 1332 and Intel at 1213, a 9.8% margin. These narrow margins suggest that in floating-point-heavy and physics simulation workloads, the two processors perform nearly equivalently.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is the stronger processor for multi-threaded and integer-heavy workloads. Its 12 threads, dual-channel memory, and larger L3 cache give it substantial advantages in rendering, compression, encryption, and general productivity tasks. The 52.9% to 116.2% margins in these tests are decisive.

The Intel Core 7 360 wins in single-threaded PassMark tests and prime number calculations. Its higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz and larger per-core L2 cache likely contribute to these results. The 15 watt TDP also makes it suitable for mobile platforms where power efficiency matters.

The AMD processor's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (0.2% higher average score) and the Intel Core i7-13620H (0.4% lower). The Intel Core 7 360 sits near the Intel Core i3-13100 (0% difference) and Intel Core 5 330 (0.2% higher). The AMD processor ranks at the 77th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel processor ranks at the 72nd percentile.

For desktop builds requiring maximum multi-threaded throughput, the data clearly favors the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F. For mobile systems where power consumption and single-threaded speed matter, the Intel Core 7 360 has specific strengths. The choice depends on the workload priorities and platform requirements.