AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS vs Intel Core 7 360 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS and Intel Core 7 360 are both mobile processors aimed at thin-and-light laptops, but the recorded benchmark data shows they are built for different priorities. The AMD part wins 12 of the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, while the Intel part wins 5. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS holds a commanding lead in overall average benchmark score, posting an average of 28,478 compared to the Intel Core 7 360’s 18,374. That is a gap of roughly 55%, and it places the AMD chip in the 80th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Intel chip sits in the 72nd percentile. The data is clear: the AMD processor is the stronger performer in most multi-threaded and memory-intensive workloads, while the Intel processor shows specific strengths in single-threaded tests and certain specialized math operations.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS wins every Cinebench test in the comparison, including both multi-core and single-core variants. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 18,104 against the Intel chip’s 13,634, a 32.8% advantage. The single-core Cinebench R23 result also favors AMD, with a score of 2,555 versus 1,924, again a 32.8% lead. This pattern repeats across Cinebench R15 and R20, with the AMD chip winning both multi-core and single-core tests by 32.8% or 33.2%. In PassMark tests, the AMD processor dominates data compression, scoring 246,446 against 142,877, a 72.5% lead. It also wins data encryption by 34%, extended instructions by 49.4%, integer math by 104%, multithread by 38.1%, and random string sorting by 71.4%. These results indicate that the AMD chip is the better choice for productivity applications, content creation, and any workload that uses many threads or handles large datasets.

The Intel Core 7 360 wins five benchmark comparisons, and they are concentrated in specific areas. The largest Intel win is in PassMark find prime numbers, where it scores 120 against AMD’s 71, a 40.8% lead. It also wins PassMark floating point math with a score of 44,963 versus 43,019, a 4.3% advantage. Intel wins PassMark physics with 1,213 against 1,043, a 14% lead. The most notable Intel win is in PassMark single-thread performance, where it scores 4,274 against AMD’s 3,561, a 16.7% advantage. That single-thread result appears twice in the dataset, once as “single_thread” and once as “singlethread,” with identical scores. These wins suggest the Intel chip has a lighter-weight design that excels in low-thread-count tasks, but its weaker multi-core results limit its overall appeal.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear split. Users who run multi-threaded workloads, such as video encoding, 3D rendering, data compression, or virtual machines, should choose the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18,104 is substantially higher than the Intel chip’s 13,634, and its PassMark multithread score of 21,465 beats Intel’s 15,544 by 38.1%. The AMD processor also has a higher average benchmark score (28,478 vs. 18,374) and a higher percentile ranking (80th vs. 72nd). The nearest rival to the AMD chip in the database is the Intel Xeon E-2436, which has an average score of 28,530 and trails the AMD part by only 0.2%. That places the AMD chip in a performance class well above the Intel Core 7 360, whose nearest rivals are the Intel Core i3-13100 and Intel Core i3-14100, both with average scores near 18,380 and 18,318 respectively.

The Intel Core 7 360 is the better choice only for workloads that depend heavily on single-thread speed or the specific math operations where it leads. Its PassMark single-thread score of 4,274 is 16.7% higher than AMD’s 3,561, and its find prime numbers score is 40.8% higher. The Intel chip also wins floating point math and physics, but those wins are smaller in magnitude. For general-purpose computing, the AMD processor is the superior part. The Intel chip’s 6 cores and 6 threads mean it lacks simultaneous multithreading, which explains its lower multi-core scores. The AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads, giving it twice the thread count. The recorded data shows no scenario where the Intel chip wins a Cinebench test, so users prioritizing render performance should not consider it.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single margin in the entire comparison belongs to the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS in PassMark integer math, where it scores 69,839 against the Intel Core 7 360’s 34,238. That is a 104% advantage, meaning the AMD chip more than doubles Intel’s integer throughput. Data compression shows a 72.5% lead for AMD, with scores of 246,446 and 142,877. Random string sorting also favors AMD heavily, with a 71.4% margin (30,235 vs. 17,636). Extended instructions favor AMD by 49.4%, and PassMark multithread favors AMD by 38.1%. The data encryption test shows a 34% AMD lead. These are the workloads where the AMD chip’s 12 threads and larger cache configuration deliver decisive wins.

The Intel Core 7 360’s largest win is in find prime numbers, where it scores 120 against AMD’s 71. That is a 40.8% margin, and it is the only test where Intel leads by more than 20%. Intel also wins PassMark single-thread by 16.7%, physics by 14%, and floating point math by 4.3%. The floating point win is narrow, with scores of 44,963 and 43,019, so it does not represent a meaningful advantage. The physics win is also modest, 1,213 versus 1,043. The single-thread win is more significant, but it does not offset the AMD chip’s dominance elsewhere. In every Cinebench test, the AMD chip leads by roughly one-third. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows 1,824 versus 1,374, a 32.8% lead. Cinebench R15 single-core shows 257 versus 193, a 33.2% lead. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 7,603 versus 5,726, a 32.8% lead. Cinebench R20 single-core shows 1,073 versus 808, a 32.8% lead. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 18,104 versus 13,634, a 32.8% lead. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 2,555 versus 1,924, a 32.8% lead. The consistency of these margins indicates a fundamental architectural advantage for the AMD chip in CPU-bound rendering tasks.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS has an average benchmark score of 28,478, while the Intel Core 7 360 has an average of 18,374.

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 360 win any Cinebench tests?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS wins all six Cinebench tests in the comparison, including R15, R20, and R23, in both multi-core and single-core modes.

Q: What is the largest benchmark margin in the comparison?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS leads by 104% in PassMark integer math, scoring 69,839 against the Intel Core 7 360’s 34,238.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread PassMark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 has a PassMark single-thread score of 4,274, which is 16.7% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS’s score of 3,561.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s with dual-channel memory support. The Intel Core 7 360 has a memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s with single-channel memory support.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It integrates 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 360 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, built on a 3 nm process at Intel, with no transistor count or die size recorded in the database. These process node differences are notable, with Intel’s 3 nm node being smaller, but the AMD chip’s larger transistor count and die size indicate a more complex design. The AMD chip’s cache configuration is also different: it has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and only 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD chip’s larger L3 cache (16 MB vs. 6 MB) is likely a major factor in its multi-threaded performance advantage.

The memory support differs as well. The AMD chip supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory but uses a single-channel bus with a bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. That memory bandwidth difference is significant for data-heavy workloads. The AMD chip also supports ECC memory, while the Intel chip does not. PCIe lane counts differ: the AMD chip has 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, while the Intel chip has only 6 PCIe Gen 4 lanes. The integrated graphics differ too, with the AMD chip using Radeon 760M and the Intel chip using Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. Both chips are unlocked for overclocking, meaning neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, with a TDP of 28 watts. The Intel Core 7 360 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with a TDP of 15 watts. The Intel chip has a much lower base clock and lower TDP, which explains its lower multi-core throughput despite a similar boost clock. The AMD chip uses the AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel chip uses Intel BGA 1516. The AMD chip has 12 threads versus the Intel chip’s 6 threads. The release dates differ: the AMD chip was released on 2024-04-15, while the Intel chip was released on 2026-04-15. The Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $426, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD chip. The part numbers also differ: the AMD chip has two part numbers (100-000001354 for FP7r2 and 100-000001382 for FP7), while the Intel chip has one part number (SAE3E). The AMD chip is in the 8000 series, while the Intel chip has no series designation. Both are mobile market segments and both are active production parts. The AMD chip has a percentile rank of 80, while the Intel chip has a percentile rank of 72. The AMD chip’s nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon E-2436, AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS, Intel Core 5 220H, and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U, all within 0.3% of its average score. The Intel chip’s 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 score. The benchmark results confirm that the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS is the higher-performing processor in most scenarios, while the Intel Core 7 360 offers specific advantages in single-threaded and specialized math tasks.