AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G vs Intel Core 7 360 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G records an average benchmark score of 28032, placing it in the 80th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 7 360 averages 18374, which puts it in the 72nd percentile.

Q: How do the core and thread counts differ between these two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 7 360 also has 6 cores but only 6 threads. The AMD part offers simultaneous multithreading, the Intel part does not.

Q: What are the clock speed specifications for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G has a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The Intel Core 7 360 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

Q: Which processor uses newer memory technology?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory in a single-channel configuration with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G supports DDR4 in a dual-channel configuration with 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Do both processors have integrated graphics?

A: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G includes Radeon Vega 7 graphics, while the Intel Core 7 360 includes Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores.

Q: What are the process nodes for these two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G is built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 7 360 is built on a 3 nm process at Intel.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data splits cleanly by workload type. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G wins 12 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons, and its victories are concentrated in rendering, integer math, data compression, encryption, and multithreaded throughput. The Intel Core 7 360 wins 5 comparisons, taking the single-thread PassMark tests, prime number finding, floating point math, and the physics simulation test.

For heavily threaded productivity, the AMD part is the clear choice. Cinebench R23 multicore shows the AMD chip at 17249 against 13634 for Intel, a 26.5% advantage. PassMark integer math is even more lopsided: 67561 for AMD versus 34238 for Intel, a 97.3% difference. Data compression favors AMD by 78.9%, with scores of 255608 and 142877 respectively. These are the sorts of workloads where the AMD chip's 12 threads against 6 threads makes a measurable difference.

The Intel Core 7 360 has its own territory. PassMark single-thread scoring gives Intel 4274 versus 3241 for AMD, a 24.2% margin. The Intel chip also wins the find prime numbers test by a wide margin, scoring 120 against AMD's 49, a 59.2% difference in Intel's favor. Floating point math goes to Intel at 44963 versus 38649, a 14% edge. The physics test shows Intel at 1213 against AMD's 686, a 43.4% advantage. These results indicate the Intel chip handles per-core workloads and maths-heavy single-thread tasks more efficiently.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G uses the Zen 3 architecture under the Cezanne codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It has 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 360 uses the Wildcat Lake codename under the Core 5 generation, built on a 3 nm process at Intel's own foundry. Transistor count and die size are not recorded for the Intel part.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD chip uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel chip uses 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel per-core L2 allocation is far larger, which helps explain its strong single-thread performance in the recorded data.

The AMD part supports ECC memory, the Intel part does not. The AMD chip uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Intel chip uses PCIe Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes. Memory support is another dividing line: AMD pairs with DDR4, Intel pairs with DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel memory bandwidth figure is higher at 59.7 GB/s versus 51.2 GB/s for AMD, even though Intel runs single-channel versus AMD's dual-channel configuration.

Socket and market placement differ as well. AMD uses Socket AM4 and is classified as a desktop part. Intel uses BGA 1516 and is classified as a mobile part. The AMD chip has a 65 W TDP, the Intel chip has a 15 W TDP. The Intel part's lower power envelope aligns with its mobile positioning.

Specification Differences

The core counts match at 6, but thread counts diverge: AMD provides 12 threads, Intel provides 6. Clock behavior differs significantly. The AMD base clock of 3.90 GHz is much higher than Intel's 1.50 GHz base, while Intel's boost clock of 4.80 GHz exceeds AMD's 4.40 GHz boost. The Intel chip therefore relies on aggressive boosting from a low idle point, while the AMD chip sustains a higher base frequency.

TDP is a major separator. AMD lists 65 W, Intel lists 15 W. The process node also differs, with AMD at 7 nm and Intel at 3 nm. Cache hierarchies are not shared: AMD has 16 MB of L3, Intel has 6 MB of shared L3, and the per-core L1 and L2 sizes are larger on the Intel side.

Memory support, PCIe generation, and lane counts all differ. AMD uses DDR4 dual-channel with ECC support. Intel uses DDR5 and LPDDR5X single-channel without ECC. AMD has PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes, Intel has PCIe Gen 4 with 6 lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well: Radeon Vega 7 on the AMD side, Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores on the Intel side.

The release dates are far apart. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G was released on 2024-05-06. The Intel Core 7 360 was released on 2026-04-15. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $426. No launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part. Both processors are locked, with no unlocked multiplier, and both are listed as Active in production status.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite shows a consistent pattern. Cinebench R15 multicore gives AMD 1738 against Intel's 1374, a 26.5% lead. Cinebench R15 singlecore gives AMD 245 against 193, a 26.9% lead. Cinebench R20 multicore shows AMD at 7244 and Intel at 5726, again a 26.5% difference. Cinebench R20 singlecore shows AMD at 1022 and Intel at 808, a 26.5% margin. Cinebench R23 multicore records AMD at 17249 and Intel at 13634, a 26.5% gap. Cinebench R23 singlecore shows AMD at 2435 and Intel at 1924, a 26.6% difference. Across every Cinebench test, the AMD chip leads by roughly the same margin, regardless of single-core or multi-core workload.

PassMark results are more varied. The AMD chip wins data compression by 78.9%, scoring 255608 against 142877. Data encryption goes to AMD at 15253 versus 11164, a 36.6% lead. Extended instructions favor AMD at 17944 versus 12390, a 44.8% margin. Integer math is the largest AMD win at 97.3%, with 67561 against 34238. Multithread scoring shows AMD at 19129 versus 15544, a 23.1% lead. Random string sorting goes to AMD at 25253 versus 17636, a 43.2% margin.

The Intel wins are equally clear. Find prime numbers shows Intel at 120 against AMD's 49, a 59.2% advantage. Floating point math gives Intel 44963 against 38649, a 14% lead. Physics simulation shows Intel at 1213 against 686, a 43.4% margin. PassMark single-thread and singlethread tests both record Intel at 4274 against AMD's 3241, a 24.2% lead in each.

The overall pattern in the head-to-head data is that AMD dominates throughput-heavy and integer-heavy tasks, while Intel dominates single-thread responsiveness, prime finding, and floating point work. The AMD wins tend to be larger in magnitude, especially in integer math and data compression, while the Intel wins are concentrated in fewer tests.

The Verdict

The database places these two processors in different performance tiers. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G sits at the 80th percentile of all CPUs with an average score of 28032, and its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE, Intel Core i9-12900H, Intel Core i5-14500T, and AMD Ryzen AI 5 435, all within a 0.3% band of its average score. The Intel Core 7 360 sits at the 72nd percentile with an average score of 18374, and its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i3-13100, Intel Core 5 330, Intel Core i3-14100, and Intel Core 3 305, all within 0.4% of its average.

The AMD chip is the stronger overall performer. It wins the majority of head-to-head tests, leads in every Cinebench benchmark, and delivers substantially higher throughput in integer math, compression, encryption, and multithreaded workloads. Its 12 threads give it a structural advantage in parallel tasks. The 65 W TDP and desktop socket position it for systems where power draw is less constrained.

The Intel Core 7 360 has a different profile. Its 15 W TDP and mobile BGA socket indicate a low-power design, and its recorded single-thread PassMark score of 4274 is notably higher than AMD's 3241. It wins the physics and floating point tests, and its prime number score is more than double the AMD result. The higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz and the larger per-core L2 cache likely contribute to these wins.

The data supports a simple split. For rendering, compression, encryption, and integer-heavy parallel workloads, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G is the stronger choice based on recorded scores. For single-thread responsiveness, floating point math, and low-power mobile use, the Intel Core 7 360 shows advantages in the benchmark results. The Intel chip also carries a launch MSRP of $426, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part.