AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE vs Intel Core 7 360 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a clear overall winner in the majority of tests, with the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE taking 13 of the 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons. The most striking margins come in compute-heavy workloads. In integer math, the AMD part scores 63,045 against 34,238 for the Intel Core 7 360, a gap of 84.1%. Random string sorting shows a 77.1% advantage (31,240 versus 17,636), and data compression favors the AMD chip by 74% (248,675 versus 142,877). Extended instructions also lean heavily toward AMD, with 17,999 versus 12,390, a 45.3% delta.

The Cinebench results reinforce that pattern. Across R15, R20, and R23, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE leads every multi-core and single-core run by roughly 35%. The multi-core margins are consistent: R15 shows 1,854 versus 1,374 (34.9%), R20 shows 7,725 versus 5,726 (34.9%), and R23 shows 18,395 versus 13,634 (34.9%). Single-core Cinebench results are similarly decisive, with R15 at 261 versus 193 (35.2%), R20 at 1,090 versus 808 (34.9%), and R23 at 2,597 versus 1,924 (35%). PassMark multithread also favors AMD by 38.3%, with scores of 21,502 and 15,544.

The Intel Core 7 360 does claim a few wins, and they are worth examining. PassMark single-thread shows Intel ahead with 4,274 versus 3,909, an 8.5% advantage. Floating-point math goes to Intel at 44,963 versus 39,233, a 12.7% lead. The largest Intel victory comes in find prime numbers, where it scores 120 against 83, a 30.8% edge. Data encryption is closer, with AMD ahead at 14,163 versus 11,164 (26.9%), and physics is nearly tied at 1,237 versus 1,213, a 2% margin for AMD.

What the data indicates is a processor that dominates most integer, compression, and render workloads, while the rival holds specific advantages in single-threaded PassMark testing, floating-point math, and prime-number calculation. The average benchmark scores place the AMD part at 28,054, which sits at the 80th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel chip averages 18,374, landing at the 72nd percentile. The AMD part's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14500T (28,065, 0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G (28,032, 0.1% delta), while the Intel Core 7 360 sits alongside the Intel Core i3-13100 (18,380, 0% delta) and the Intel Core i3-14100 (18,318, 0.3% delta). The performance class separation is evident from those neighbor comparisons.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE records an average benchmark score of 28,054, while the Intel Core 7 360 records 18,374. The AMD part also sits at the 80th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 72nd percentile for Intel.

Q: Where does the Intel Core 7 360 outperform the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE?

A: The Intel chip wins in PassMark single-thread (4,274 versus 3,909, an 8.5% lead), floating-point math (44,963 versus 39,233, a 12.7% lead), and find prime numbers (120 versus 83, a 30.8% lead).

Q: How large is the AMD processor's lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE scores 18,395 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, compared to 13,634 for the Intel Core 7 360, a 34.9% advantage.

Q: Do the two chips have the same core count?

A: Both have 6 cores, but the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE supports 12 threads while the Intel Core 7 360 supports 6 threads. The AMD part also has a higher base clock (3.40 GHz versus 1.50 GHz) and a higher boost clock (5.00 GHz versus 4.80 GHz).

Q: What memory configurations do these processors support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE supports dual-channel DDR5 with a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s and ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 360 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but only in single-channel mode, with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC support.

Q: How do their integrated graphics differ?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE includes a Radeon 740M, while the Intel Core 7 360 includes Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing and design approaches. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, using the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix2 codename. It packs 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 360 uses a 3 nm process at Intel, with the Wildcat Lake codename. The database does not list transistor count or die size for the Intel part.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD chip provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and only 6 MB of shared L3. The larger L3 allocation on the AMD side likely contributes to its performance in compression and sorting workloads, where the data shows advantages of 74% and 77.1%, respectively.

Memory architecture also separates the two. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE uses a dual-channel DDR5 interface with 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth and ECC support. The Intel Core 7 360 uses a single-channel interface with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth and no ECC support. PCIe connectivity differs as well: AMD offers Gen 4 with 14 lanes from the CPU, while Intel offers Gen 4 with 6 lanes.

Threading and clock behavior mark another divide. The AMD part has 12 threads from 6 cores, a 3.40 GHz base clock, and a 5.00 GHz boost clock. The Intel part has 6 threads from 6 cores, a 1.50 GHz base clock, and a 4.80 GHz boost clock. The power envelopes differ, with AMD rated at 35 W TDP and Intel at 15 W TDP. Both processors are listed as active production parts with locked multipliers. The AMD part released on 2024-04-15, while the Intel part carries a release date of 2026-04-15. The Intel Core 7 360 has a launch MSRP of $426.

Both chips target the mobile segment. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel Core 7 360 uses Intel BGA 1516. The part numbers are 100-000001185 for AMD and SAE3E for Intel.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a straightforward split. For workloads dominated by multi-threaded rendering, integer math, data compression, and encryption, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE delivers consistently higher scores. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 18,395 puts it 34.9% ahead of the Intel Core 7 360, and its PassMark multithread score of 21,502 is 38.3% higher. The AMD part also holds a massive 84.1% lead in integer math and a 77.1% lead in random string sorting, which makes it the stronger pick for general productivity and compute-heavy tasks.

The Intel Core 7 360 counters in a narrower set of scenarios. Its PassMark single-thread score of 4,274 beats the AMD chip by 8.5%, and its floating-point math score of 44,963 is 12.7% higher. The find prime numbers result shows Intel at 120 versus 83, a 30.8% edge. Those wins suggest the Intel part has specific strengths in certain math routines and lightly threaded PassMark workloads, but the overall average benchmark score of 18,374 versus 28,054 places it in a lower performance tier.

The architecture differences reinforce the performance split. The AMD processor pairs 12 threads with a 5.00 GHz boost clock, 16 MB of L3, dual-channel memory at 83.2 GB/s, and a 4 nm process. The Intel processor pairs 6 threads with a 4.80 GHz boost clock, 6 MB of L3, single-channel memory at 59.7 GB/s, and a 3 nm process. The AMD part carries a 35 W TDP, while the Intel part carries a 15 W TDP, which matters for systems where power draw is a primary constraint.

For buyers prioritizing raw throughput in rendering, compression, and multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE is the stronger option based on the recorded benchmarks. For buyers who need lighter power consumption and see advantages in single-threaded PassMark scores, floating-point math, and prime-number calculations, the Intel Core 7 360 offers those specific traits. The data does not support a single universal winner, but the breadth of AMD's victories across 13 of 17 tests makes it the more versatile performer in this comparison.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 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 |

| Codename | Phoenix2 | Wildcat Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 20,900 million | Not listed |

| Die size | 137 mm² | Not listed |

| 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 (CPU only) | Gen 4, 6 Lanes (CPU only) |

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

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

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $426 |