AMD Ryzen 7 170 vs AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-threaded PassMark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 records a PassMark multi-thread score of 29467, which is 29.5% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 170's score of 20760.

Q: How do the two chips compare in single-thread performance?

A: The Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 3841 in the PassMark single-thread test, compared to 3128 for the Ryzen 7 170. This gives the Ryzen AI 9 365 an 18.6% advantage.

Q: Are both processors based on the same core architecture?

A: No. The Ryzen 7 170 uses Zen 3+ architecture (codenamed Rembrandt-R), while the Ryzen AI 9 365 uses Zen 5 architecture (codenamed Strix Point).

Q: What is the difference in memory bandwidth support?

A: The Ryzen AI 9 365 supports up to 89.6 GB/s, while the Ryzen 7 170 supports 76.8 GB/s. The Ryzen AI 9 365 also supports LPDDR5X in addition to DDR5, whereas the Ryzen 7 170 supports DDR5 only.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Ryzen AI 9 365 has 10 cores and 20 threads. The Ryzen 7 170 has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Do both processors have the same integrated graphics?

A: No. The Ryzen 7 170 integrates a Radeon 680M, while the Ryzen AI 9 365 integrates a Radeon 880M.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 uses Zen 3+ architecture on a 6 nm TSMC process, with the Rembrandt-R codename. It has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 uses Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, with the Strix Point codename, and it has 10 cores and 20 threads.

Cache organization differs notably. The Ryzen 7 170 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ryzen AI 9 365 has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and the same 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ryzen AI 9 365 therefore carries more total cache across its larger core count.

The die sizes also differ: the Ryzen 7 170 measures 210 mm², while the Ryzen AI 9 365 measures 233 mm². Both use TSMC as the foundry. The Ryzen 7 170 is rated for a 35 W TDP, while the Ryzen AI 9 365 is rated for 28 W.

Memory support varies. The Ryzen 7 170 supports DDR5 with dual-channel memory and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth, and it supports ECC memory. The Ryzen AI 9 365 supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X, also dual-channel, with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, but it does not support ECC memory. The PCIe configurations differ as well: the Ryzen 7 170 provides Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while the Ryzen AI 9 365 provides Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes.

The integrated graphics differ. The Ryzen 7 170 carries a Radeon 680M, while the Ryzen AI 9 365 carries a Radeon 880M. The two use different sockets: the Ryzen 7 170 fits AMD Socket FP7, and the Ryzen AI 9 365 fits AMD Socket FP8. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a clean sweep: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 wins all 11 recorded head-to-head tests. The largest margin appears in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where the Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 117 versus 49 for the Ryzen 7 170, a 58.1% difference. The physics test shows the second-largest gap, with the Ryzen AI 9 365 at 1704 against 890, a 47.8% advantage.

The multi-thread test confirms the core-count advantage: the Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 29467 versus 20760, a 29.5% lead. The random string sorting test shows the same 29.5% delta, with scores of 39447 and 27804. Floating point math also favors the Ryzen AI 9 365, which scores 62802 against 44979, a 28.4% difference.

The extended instructions test gives the Ryzen AI 9 365 a 27.9% lead, with scores of 25113 and 18107. Data compression shows a 25% delta, with the Ryzen AI 9 365 at 354510 and the Ryzen 7 170 at 265920. Integer math favors the Ryzen AI 9 365 by 21.7%, scoring 101831 versus 79738. Data encryption gives a 12.1% edge to the Ryzen AI 9 365, with scores of 18297 and 16078.

Single-thread performance, measured twice in the database as PassMark single_thread and passmark_singlethread, shows the Ryzen AI 9 365 at 3841 against 3128, an 18.6% lead in both entries.

The Ryzen 7 170 records no wins in any head-to-head test. Its closest relative in the database, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745, matches its average score of 43689 versus 43704. The Ryzen AI 9 365 sits near the AMD Ryzen 7 7700, which scores 40081 against its 40048, a 0.1% difference.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 is the faster processor across every benchmark category recorded. It delivers higher scores in single-thread, multi-thread, and specialized workloads. The Ryzen 7 170 does not win a single head-to-head test.

The Ryzen AI 9 365 offers 10 cores versus 8, a newer Zen 5 architecture versus Zen 3+, a 4 nm process versus 6 nm, and a higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz versus 4.75 GHz. It also provides higher memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s and a newer integrated GPU. The Ryzen 7 170 retains advantages in ECC memory support, more PCIe lanes (20 versus 16), and a higher base clock (3.20 GHz versus 2.00 GHz). The TDP is lower on the Ryzen AI 9 365 at 28 W versus 35 W.

For workloads that benefit from more cores and threads, such as physics simulations, prime number calculations, and multi-thread rendering, the Ryzen AI 9 365 is clearly the stronger choice. For single-thread tasks like data encryption and integer math, the Ryzen AI 9 365 also leads. Users requiring ECC memory or more PCIe lanes would need to consider the Ryzen 7 170, but the benchmark record shows no performance category where it outperforms the Ryzen AI 9 365.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 170 | AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 |

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

| Cores | 8 | 10 |

| Threads | 16 | 20 |

| Base Clock | 3.20 GHz | 2.00 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.75 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 28 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | AMD Socket FP8 |

| Architecture | Zen 3+ | Zen 5 |

| Codename | Rembrandt-R | Strix Point |

| Process Node | 6 nm | 4 nm |

| Die Size | 210 mm² | 233 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB per core | 1 MB per core |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB shared | 16 MB shared |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes | Gen 4, 16 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 680M | Radeon 880M |

| Release Date | 2025-09-30 | 2024-06-30 |

| Part Number | 100-000000989 | 100-000001530 |

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 wins in every recorded benchmark. The largest advantages come in prime number finding (58.1% ahead), physics calculations (47.8% ahead), and multi-thread workloads (29.5% ahead). These results point to workloads that scale with core count and instruction efficiency, such as scientific computing, simulation, and parallel rendering.

The Ryzen AI 9 365 also leads in single-thread tests by 18.6%, which affects everyday response in applications that rely on one core. Its higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz contributes to this margin. Data compression and random string sorting both show a 29.5% lead for the Ryzen AI 9 365, indicating stronger performance in file archiving and data processing tasks.

The Ryzen 7 170, despite having no benchmark wins, offers attributes that matter in specific system configurations. It supports ECC memory, which is relevant for error-sensitive computing environments. It provides 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes versus 16, allowing more expansion devices. Its higher base clock of 3.20 GHz may help in lightly threaded tasks that run at sustained clocks, though the recorded single-thread score does not reflect that advantage. The Ryzen 7 170 also has a smaller die size of 210 mm² versus 233 mm².

The percentile rankings place both processors close: the Ryzen 7 170 sits at the 88th percentile among all CPUs, and the Ryzen AI 9 365 sits at the 87th. The average benchmark score is higher for the Ryzen 7 170 at 43689 versus 40048 for the Ryzen AI 9 365, but this aggregate figure includes different test sets in the database. The head-to-head tests, which use identical workloads, show the Ryzen AI 9 365 as the definitive winner in all 11 comparisons.