AMD Ryzen 5 8500G vs Intel Core 7 360 Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data separates these two mobile processors by a wide margin in aggregate performance. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G records an average benchmark score of 20425 against the Intel Core 7 360's 18374, a difference that places the AMD part at the 74th percentile of all CPUs versus the Intel part's 72nd. The Ryzen 5 8500G wins 13 of the 17 head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 7 360 wins only 4.

For workloads dominated by multi-threaded rendering, the choice is unambiguous. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G leads Cinebench R23 multi-core by 34.7% (18368 versus 13634) and extends that same margin across R15, R20, and every Cinebench iteration. Data compression, integer math, and random string sorting all favor AMD by substantial margins, with integer math showing an 84.4% lead. The Intel Core 7 360 counters with a 9% single-thread PassMark advantage (4274 versus 3891) and wins in prime number finding and floating-point math, but those wins do not offset the AMD part's dominance in throughput-oriented tasks.

The Intel Core 7 360 is the better choice only for workloads that specifically favor its strengths: single-threaded PassMark performance, floating-point math, and prime number calculation. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G is the stronger all-around processor, with its 12 threads versus 6 threads proving decisive in nearly every parallel workload. The data indicates the AMD part suits users running renderers, compression tools, encryption, and multi-threaded productivity software. The Intel part suits users whose primary load is single-threaded with occasional floating-point work.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from entirely different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Phoenix2 codename, built by TSMC on a 4 nm process with 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 360 uses Intel's Wildcat Lake codename, built on Intel's own 3 nm process. Intel's transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database.

Core and thread counts differ significantly. The AMD part provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part provides 6 cores and 6 threads. The AMD part therefore has simultaneous multithreading, Intel does not. Base clocks diverge sharply: the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G runs at 3.50 GHz and boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the Intel Core 7 360 runs at 1.50 GHz and boosts to 4.80 GHz. The AMD part's 65 W TDP classifies it as a higher-power mobile processor, while the Intel part's 15 W TDP targets efficiency-oriented designs.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G allocates 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel Core 7 360 allocates 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and only 6 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has more per-core L1 and L2, but the AMD part has more than double the L3 capacity.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G supports DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth and ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 360 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s and no ECC. PCIe connectivity favors AMD with Gen 4 and 14 CPU lanes, versus Intel's Gen 4 and 6 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ: the AMD part uses Radeon 740M, the Intel part uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores.

Both processors target the mobile market segment and are in active production. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G launched on 2024-01-07 with a launch MSRP of $179, while the Intel Core 7 360 launched on 2026-04-15 with a launch MSRP of $426. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part belongs to the 8000 series under the Ryzen 5 generation, while the Intel part is listed under the Core 5 generation with a Wildcat Lake codename.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G has 12 threads across 6 cores. The Intel Core 7 360 has 6 threads across 6 cores. The AMD part's thread advantage is the primary driver of its multi-threaded benchmark leads.

Q: Which processor is faster in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G scores 18368 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is 34.7% ahead of the Intel Core 7 360's 13634. The same margin appears across R15, R20, and R23 single-core and multi-core tests.

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 360 win any benchmarks?

A: Yes. The Intel Core 7 360 wins PassMark single-thread (4274 versus 3891, a 9% lead), PassMark floating-point math (44963 versus 39074, a 13.1% lead), and PassMark find prime numbers (120 versus 87, a 27.5% lead). It also matches the same single-thread result in the duplicate PassMark single-thread test.

Q: How do the processors compare in memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G supports dual-channel memory with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 7 360 supports single-channel memory with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. AMD also supports ECC memory, while Intel does not.

Q: What is the TDP difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G has a 65 W TDP. The Intel Core 7 360 has a 15 W TDP. The Intel part is rated for substantially lower power draw, which aligns with its lower base clock of 1.50 GHz.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G has 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 360 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part does have larger per-core L1 (192 KB versus 64 KB) and L2 (2.5 MB versus 1 MB) caches.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 8500G | Intel Core 7 360 |

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

| Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |

| Threads | 12 | 6 |

| Base clock | 3.50 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Not recorded |

| Codename | Phoenix2 | Wildcat Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen 5 (Zen 4 (Phoenix)) | Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) |

| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 20,900 million | Not recorded |

| Die size | 137 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 cache | 64 KB per core | 192 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 2.5 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 16 MB shared | 6 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 lanes | Gen 4, 6 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 740M | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

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

| Launch MSRP | $179 | $426 |

| Part number | 100-000001491 | SAE3E |

Both processors share 6 cores, active production status, mobile market segment, and a locked multiplier. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G dominates the Cinebench suite with near-uniform margins. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, AMD scores 1851 versus Intel's 1374, a 34.7% lead. The single-core R15 test shows 261 versus 193, a 35.2% lead. Cinebench R20 multi-core repeats the pattern at 7714 versus 5726 (34.7%), and R20 single-core at 1089 versus 808 (34.8%). Cinebench R23 multi-core delivers 18368 versus 13634 (34.7%), while R23 single-core delivers 2593 versus 1924 (34.8%). The consistency of this margin across all six Cinebench tests indicates the AMD part's 12 threads and higher clocks provide a structural advantage that scales uniformly.

PassMark integer math is the largest single win for AMD. The Ryzen 5 8500G scores 63123 against the Core 7 360's 34238, an 84.4% lead. Data compression shows a 75.1% advantage (250197 versus 142877), while random string sorting shows a 66.7% lead (29407 versus 17636). Extended instructions favor AMD by 54.1% (19098 versus 12390). Data encryption adds a 27.4% margin (14220 versus 11164). The PassMark multi-thread test records 21610 versus 15544, a 39% lead, and physics shows a narrower 8.7% edge (1318 versus 1213).

The Intel Core 7 360 takes four wins, all in PassMark tests. The single-thread test shows Intel at 4274 versus AMD's 3891, a 9% margin, and the duplicate single-thread entry records the same result. Floating-point math goes to Intel at 44963 versus 39074, a 13.1% lead. Prime number finding shows the largest Intel win at 120 versus 87, a 27.5% margin. These wins cluster around workloads that favor Intel's higher per-core L1 and L2 caches and its lower power design.

The aggregate picture is decisive. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G's average benchmark score of 20425 places it slightly above the Intel Core 7 360's 18374. The AMD part's nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 9454P at 20422, the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V at 20454, and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 at 20468, all within 0.2% of its score. The Intel Core 7 360's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i3-13100 at 18380, the Intel Core 5 330 at 18345, and the Intel Core i3-14100 at 18318, all within 0.4%. The data shows the AMD part competes in a higher performance tier, with its 74th percentile ranking versus Intel's 72nd. The Intel part's efficiency-oriented design (15 W TDP, single-channel memory) explains its lower throughput scores, while its single-thread PassMark win indicates it retains a niche in lightly threaded tasks.