AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE vs Intel Core 7 360 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark results deliver a clear split between these two mobile processors. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE wins 12 of the 17 recorded comparisons, while the Intel Core 7 360 takes 5. The margin of victory is the decisive factor, and it heavily favors AMD.

The Cinebench suite shows a remarkably consistent pattern. Across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, the AMD chip leads by 31.6% in both single-core and multi-core tests. The R23 multi-core score of 17,940 for the Ryzen 5 8500GE versus 13,634 for the Intel part demonstrates a substantial throughput advantage. Single-core R23 follows the same shape: 2,532 against 1,924. This consistency across three Cinebench generations indicates the gap is structural, not workload-specific.

The PassMark integer math test produces the largest delta in the entire comparison. The AMD part scores 62,666 against 34,238, a lead of 83%. The data compression test shows a 72.5% advantage (246,397 versus 142,877), and random string sorting lands at 67.3% (29,501 versus 17,636). Extended instructions favor AMD by 45% (17,962 versus 12,390). These are not marginal wins; they represent a full performance tier of separation in integer-heavy and data-processing workloads.

Multi-threaded PassMark results reinforce the pattern. The Ryzen 5 8500GE scores 21,135 versus 15,544, a 36% advantage. Data encryption shows a 27.2% lead (14,197 versus 11,164). With 12 threads against 6, the AMD part leverages simultaneous multithreading to widen the gap in parallel workloads.

The Intel Core 7 360 wins are concentrated in specific, narrower domains. The floating point math test goes to Intel: 44,963 versus 39,065, a 13.1% margin. The find prime numbers test sees Intel at 120 versus 79, a 34.2% advantage. Physics simulation scores 1,213 against 1,150, a smaller 5.2% edge. In the PassMark single-thread test, Intel takes the lead at 4,274 versus 3,914, an 8.4% margin. This single-thread result is notable because it contradicts the Cinebench single-core results, where AMD leads by 31.6%. The divergence suggests the PassMark single-thread workload favors the Intel architecture's specific instruction handling, while Cinebench rewards the AMD design.

The average benchmark scores place the Ryzen 5 8500GE at 27,712, compared to 18,374 for the Core 7 360. The AMD part sits in the 79th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Intel part sits in the 72nd. The nearest rivals for AMD include the Ryzen 5 7600X (0.3% higher) and the Core i5-12600K (0.5% lower), placing the 8500GE in solid mid-range desktop company. The Core 7 360's nearest rivals are the Core i3-13100 (0% delta) and the Core i3-14100 (0.3% higher), which frames it as an entry-level performer despite its newer node.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE uses the Zen 4 architecture on the Phoenix2 codename, built on TSMC's 4 nm process. Intel's Core 7 360 uses the Wildcat Lake codename on Intel's own 3 nm process. The process node difference gives Intel a geometric advantage, but the benchmark data shows that advantage does not translate into overall performance leadership.

Core and thread counts differ sharply. Both have 6 cores, but the AMD part supports 12 threads while the Intel part runs 6 threads with no SMT. This explains the large multi-threaded deltas in the Cinebench suite. The clock speeds tell a similar story: the AMD base clock is 3.40 GHz with a 5.00 GHz boost, while the Intel base clock is 1.50 GHz with a 4.80 GHz boost. The AMD chip runs at a much higher sustained clock, which contributes to its Cinebench dominance.

Cache configurations also diverge. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel uses a different layout: 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and only 6 MB of shared L3. The larger Intel per-core caches help in the single-thread PassMark test, but the smaller shared L3 hurts in multi-threaded scenarios.

Memory support presents another clear split. The AMD processor supports DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus and 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. Intel supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X but uses a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s. ECC memory is supported on the AMD part but not on the Intel part. The memory bandwidth difference of 23.5 GB/s favors AMD and contributes to its data-heavy workload wins.

PCIe lane counts differ as well: AMD provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, Intel provides Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics are Radeon 740M on the AMD side versus Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores on the Intel side.

Thermal design power is a major differentiation. The AMD part is rated at 35 W TDP, while the Intel part is rated at 15 W. The AMD chip uses more power to deliver higher multi-threaded performance. The Intel chip's lower TDP positions it for fanless or ultra-low-power designs, but the performance cost is visible in the benchmark scores. The AMD part is also multiplier unlocked, while the Intel part is locked.

Release timing favors AMD: the 8500GE launched on 2024-04-15, while the Core 7 360 launched on 2026-04-15. The Intel part is two years newer and still trails in most benchmarks. The AMD part has a documented transistor count of 20,900 million on a 137 mm² die; Intel's transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most benchmark comparisons?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE wins 12 of 17 recorded head-to-head tests. The Intel Core 7 360 wins 5.

Q: Why does the AMD part dominate multi-threaded workloads?

A: The Ryzen 5 8500GE has 12 threads against 6 for the Intel part. It also has a higher base clock of 3.40 GHz versus 1.50 GHz, a larger 16 MB shared L3 cache, and a dual-channel memory bus with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: In which tests does the Intel Core 7 360 outperform the AMD part?

A: Intel wins PassMark find prime numbers by 34.2%, floating point math by 13.1%, physics by 5.2%, and the PassMark single-thread test by 8.4%.

Q: How do the thermal ratings compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE is rated at 35 W TDP. The Intel Core 7 360 is rated at 15 W TDP, which makes it the lower-power option.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each part according to the database?

A: The Ryzen 5 8500GE sits near the Ryzen 5 7600X (0.3% higher average score) and the Core i5-12600K (0.5% higher). The Core 7 360 sits near the Core i3-13100 (0% delta) and the Core 5 330 (0.2% higher).

Q: Does the Intel part support ECC memory?

A: No. ECC memory support is listed only for the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE.

The Verdict

The data supports a straightforward selection. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE is the stronger general-purpose processor. It wins the majority of tests, holds a 31.6% lead across the entire Cinebench series, and delivers massive margins in integer math, compression, and sorting workloads. Its 16 MB L3 cache, dual-channel memory, and 12 threads make it the better choice for multi-threaded applications and data processing.

The Intel Core 7 360 is the better choice in a narrower set of conditions. Its 15 W TDP makes it suitable for power-constrained designs where the 35 W AMD part would be too demanding. Its wins in floating point math, prime number finding, physics, and the PassMark single-thread test show that it has real strengths in specific computational patterns. The 4,274 single-thread PassMark score is the highest single number in either processor's benchmark list.

The average benchmark scores settle the matter: 27,712 for AMD versus 18,374 for Intel. The percentile ranking places AMD at 79 against Intel's 72. The AMD part competes against desktop-class rivals like the Ryzen 5 7600X and Core i5-12600K, while the Intel part competes against entry-level parts like the Core i3-13100. The 2026 release date of the Intel part does not overcome the architectural advantages of the earlier AMD design.

The launch MSRP for the Intel Core 7 360 is $426. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

Specification Differences

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

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

| Cores | 6 | 6 |

| Threads | 12 | 6 |

| Base clock | 3.40 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Not recorded |

| Codename | Phoenix2 | Wildcat Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm (TSMC) | 3 nm (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 support | Yes | No |

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

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

| Market segment | Mobile | Mobile |

| Production status | Active | Active |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

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

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $426 |

| Part number | 100-000001495 | SAE3E |