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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U dominates the head-to-head results, taking 13 of the 17 recorded benchmark comparisons. The data shows a comprehensive lead in multi-core performance, with the AMD part finishing ahead by 46.6% across every Cinebench multi-core test. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD scores 19982 against the Intel Core 7 360's 13634, a difference that repeats almost exactly in Cinebench R15 multi-core (2014 vs 1374) and Cinebench R20 multi-core (8392 vs 5726). The consistency of that 46.6% delta across three different Cinebench versions indicates a structural advantage tied to core and thread configuration rather than a workload-specific quirk.

Single-core Cinebench results tell the same story. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U leads by 47.2% in Cinebench R15 single-core (284 vs 193), by 46.5% in Cinebench R20 single-core (1184 vs 808), and by 46.6% in Cinebench R23 single-core (2821 vs 1924). These margins are striking because single-threaded performance normally depends heavily on clock speed and IPC, and the Intel part actually boosts to 4.80 GHz, only 0.10 GHz below the AMD's 4.90 GHz. The recorded data still puts the AMD firmly ahead in every Cinebench single-core test, suggesting the Zen 4 core design delivers more work per clock in this workload.

PassMark tests reveal an even more lopsided picture in specific instruction and data-handling tasks. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U beats the Intel Core 7 360 by 118.7% in PassMark integer math (74875 vs 34238), the single largest win in the entire comparison. Data compression shows an 82.6% lead (260925 vs 142877), and random string sorting shows an 82.1% lead (32114 vs 17636). Extended instructions favor the AMD by 54.4% (19130 vs 12390), and data encryption by 41.9% (15843 vs 11164). PassMark multithread confirms the pattern with a 46.6% advantage (22795 vs 15544).

The Intel Core 7 360 wins exactly four tests, and they are worth examining closely. The largest Intel win comes in PassMark find prime numbers, where it scores 120 against the AMD's 78, a 35% advantage. That test is highly sensitive to integer division and branch handling, and the Intel core clearly executes it more efficiently. PassMark single-thread favors Intel by 12.7% (4274 vs 3732), a notable reversal given the Cinebench single-core results. PassMark physics also goes to Intel, 1213 vs 1154, a modest 4.9% margin. The fourth Intel win is the duplicate PassMark singlethread result, which mirrors the single-thread score at 4274 vs 3732.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U wins in nearly every scenario that stresses throughput, parallel execution, or data manipulation. Its 12 threads versus the Intel's 6 threads provide a clear hardware basis for the multithreaded dominance. Applications that compress data, encrypt streams, execute extended instruction sets, or sort strings will all run noticeably faster on the AMD. The 82.6% compression lead and 82.1% string sorting lead are large enough to translate into real time savings in data-heavy workflows. Integer math, where the AMD leads by 118.7%, is foundational for many productivity and development workloads, so that advantage will propagate into broader system responsiveness.

The Intel Core 7 360 claims a narrower set of wins, but they are not trivial. Its PassMark single-thread score of 4274 against 3732 indicates that, in at least one single-threaded benchmark methodology, the Intel core is substantially faster per thread. That result matters for lightly threaded applications with strict latency requirements, such as certain legacy software, scripting runtimes, or interactive tools that cannot parallelize. The physics test win, 1213 vs 1154, suggests the Intel part handles at least one simulation-style workload slightly better. The prime number finding win, 120 vs 78, points to an efficiency in specific mathematical operations that could benefit cryptography or number-theoretic computations, even though the broader encryption test goes to AMD.

For floating-point math, the two parts are essentially tied: AMD scores 45265 and Intel scores 44963, a 0.7% difference. Workloads dominated by floating-point arithmetic will see no meaningful difference between these two processors. That near-parity in floating-point, combined with Intel's single-thread PassMark win and AMD's Cinebench single-core win, paints a mixed picture for single-threaded performance. The safest interpretation from the data is that AMD wins decisively on all multi-core and most single-core Cinebench tests, while Intel shows strength in PassMark's specific single-thread and prime-number tests.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U uses the Zen 4 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, while the Intel Core 7 360 uses the Wildcat Lake architecture on a 3 nm Intel process. Both chips have 6 physical cores, but the AMD has 12 threads through simultaneous multithreading, whereas the Intel Core 7 360 has 6 threads with no multithreading. That thread count difference directly explains the consistent 46.6% margins in Cinebench multi-core tests and the 46.6% PassMark multithread gap.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and only 6 MB of shared L3. The Intel has a larger per-core L1 and L2, but the AMD has nearly three times the shared L3 capacity. For workloads that repeatedly access a working set larger than 6 MB, the AMD's larger L3 will reduce memory traffic, and the recorded data compression and string sorting results are consistent with that advantage.

Memory support creates another divergence. The AMD uses dual-channel DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth and supports ECC memory. The Intel supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X but runs single-channel with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth and has no ECC support. The AMD's 50% higher memory bandwidth aligns with its leads in bandwidth-sensitive tests like data compression and integer math. PCIe lane counts also differ: the AMD has Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while the Intel has Gen 4 with only 6 CPU lanes. That limits the Intel's ability to connect multiple high-throughput devices directly to the CPU.

The integrated GPUs are different as well. The AMD uses the Radeon 760M, while the Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The database does not record GPU benchmark scores for either part, so no performance comparison can be made. The AMD also has a 28 W TDP versus the Intel's 15 W TDP, which means the AMD consumes more power but also has more thermal headroom for sustained performance. The AMD runs at 3.50 GHz base and 4.90 GHz boost clocks, while the Intel runs at a much lower 1.50 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost. The low base clock on the Intel suggests a much more conservative idle and light-load power strategy.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U has 12 threads from 6 cores, while the Intel Core 7 360 has 6 threads from 6 cores.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap?

A: The AMD leads by 46.6% in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multi-core tests, and by the same 46.6% in PassMark multithread.

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 360 ever beat the AMD in single-threaded tests?

A: Yes. The Intel wins PassMark single-thread by 12.7% (4274 vs 3732), but the AMD wins all three Cinebench single-core tests by roughly 46.6%.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The AMD has 89.6 GB/s from dual-channel DDR5, while the Intel has 59.7 GB/s from single-channel DDR5 or LPDDR5X.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The AMD has 16 MB of shared L3, while the Intel has 6 MB of shared L3.

Q: Does the Intel support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U supports ECC memory, but the Intel Core 7 360 does not.

The Verdict

The database records a decisive overall win for the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U. It wins 13 of 17 head-to-head benchmarks, including every Cinebench test and the majority of PassMark workloads. The average benchmark score for the AMD is 30254, placing it at the 81st percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 7 360 averages 18374 and sits at the 72nd percentile. The AMD's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X at 30213 (0.1% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 7 7736U at 30364 (-0.4% delta), meaning the 8640U performs at the level of older and higher-tier desktop and mobile chips. The Intel Core 7 360 lands among the Core i3-class parts, with its nearest rival the Intel Core i3-13100 at 18380 (0% delta) and the Intel Core 5 330 at 18345 (0.2% delta).

For users running multi-threaded productivity workloads, content creation tasks, data compression, or encryption, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U is the clear choice from the recorded data. Its 46.6% multi-core advantage, 82.6% compression advantage, and 118.7% integer math advantage translate directly into faster completion times for those tasks. The AMD also offers double the memory bandwidth, triple the L3 cache, ECC support, and 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, all of which support more demanding system configurations.

The Intel Core 7 360 has its own appeal in specific scenarios. Its PassMark single-thread score of 4274 exceeds the AMD's 3732 by 12.7%, so applications that rely heavily on a single thread with no parallelization may run faster on Intel. The 35% lead in find prime numbers indicates an efficiency in certain integer operations. The physics test win, though small at 4.9%, shows Intel can win simulation-style single-thread workloads. The 15 W TDP also makes the Intel part more suited to fanless or ultra-thin designs where power draw is the primary constraint. The launch MSRP for the Intel Core 7 360 is $426.

The data does not support a general recommendation for the Intel part. Its wins are isolated to four specific PassMark tests, while its multi-core and most single-core performance trails the AMD by large margins. The Intel's single-channel memory, 6 MB L3, and 6 PCIe lanes also constrain system-level throughput. For buyers who need the best recorded performance across a broad range of standard benchmarks, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U delivers consistently higher scores. For buyers who prioritize the lowest power envelope and the specific single-thread PassMark workloads where Intel wins, the Core 7 360 is the only option that matches those requirements, but it sacrifices the substantial multi-core and data-throughput advantages of the AMD part.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U | Intel Core 7 360 |

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

| Cores | 6 | 6 |

| Threads | 12 | 6 |

| Base Clock | 3.50 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.90 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Wildcat Lake |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| 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 | 89.6 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes | Gen 4, 6 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 760M | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Average Benchmark Score | 30254 | 18374 |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 81 | 72 |