AMD Ryzen 7 250 vs Intel Core 7 360 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 has an average benchmark score of 38221, placing it at the 86th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 7 360 has an average score of 18374, placing it at the 72nd percentile.

Q: How do the two processors compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 scores 14676 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is 7.6% ahead of the Intel Core 7 360's 13634. The advantage is smaller than in other multi-threaded tests, but it is still a clear win for AMD.

Q: In which benchmark does the Intel Core 7 360 show its largest single-thread advantage?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 leads by 13.9% in PassMark single-thread scoring, with a score of 4274 versus the AMD Ryzen 7 250's 3678. This matches the result in Cinebench R23 single-core, where Intel leads by 10.9%.

Q: What is the difference in data compression performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 scores 300708 in PassMark data compression, which is 110.5% higher than the Intel Core 7 360's 142877. This is one of the largest deltas in the head-to-head comparison.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads. AMD also has a higher base clock of 3.30 GHz versus Intel's 1.50 GHz, and a higher boost clock of 5.10 GHz versus 4.80 GHz.

Q: How does the Intel Core 7 360 perform in integer math?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 scores 34238 in PassMark integer math, while the AMD Ryzen 7 250 scores 91565. AMD leads by 167.4%, which is the largest percentage difference in any benchmark between the two processors.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 250 uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with 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.

The core configurations diverge sharply. AMD provides 8 cores with 16 threads, while Intel provides 6 cores with 6 threads, meaning the Intel part has no hyperthreading support in this configuration. Cache hierarchies also differ: AMD allocates 64 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 16 MB of shared L3. Intel allocates 192 KB of L1 per core and 2.5 MB of L2 per core, with only 6 MB of shared L3.

Memory support is another differentiator. The AMD processor supports DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus and 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X but uses a single-channel memory bus with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth. PCIe connectivity also differs: AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while Intel offers Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics are present on both. AMD uses the Radeon 780M, while Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part uses the AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1516.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 250 wins 10 of the 15 head-to-head benchmarks. Its biggest advantages appear in workloads that scale with core count and memory bandwidth. Integer math shows a 167.4% lead, data compression shows a 110.5% lead, and random string sorting shows a 103.3% lead. Extended instructions also favor AMD by 74.4%, and data encryption favors AMD by 58.2%. Multi-threaded performance in PassMark is 61.4% higher, and Cinebench R15 multi-core is 67.5% higher. Floating point math is 18.5% ahead, and Cinebench R23 multi-core is 7.6% ahead.

The Intel Core 7 360 wins 5 benchmarks, all in single-thread or lightly threaded workloads. PassMark single-thread performance leads by 13.9%, and Cinebench R23 single-core leads by 10.9%. The Intel part also wins PassMark find prime numbers by 39.2% and PassMark physics by 5.4%. Cinebench R15 single-core is the only single-core test that AMD wins, with a 39.4% advantage.

The pattern is consistent: AMD dominates any workload that uses multiple threads, large data sets, or wide memory access. Intel wins where a single thread does most of the work, though the margin is moderate. For applications that rely on integer arithmetic, compression, encryption, or sorting, the AMD processor is the stronger choice. For single-threaded responsiveness and prime number calculations, the Intel processor has an edge.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 250 | Intel Core 7 360 |

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

| Cores | 8 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 6 |

| Base Clock | 3.30 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 28 | 15 |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Not recorded |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Wildcat Lake |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | Not recorded |

| Die Size | 178 mm² | Not recorded |

| 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 |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 6 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 780M | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Release Date | 2025-01-05 | 2026-04-15 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $426 |

| Part Number | 100-000001722 | SAE3E |

The AMD part has more cores, threads, a higher base and boost clock, double the L3 cache, and more than double the memory bandwidth. The Intel part has a lower TDP, a smaller process node, and more L1 and L2 cache per core. The Intel part also supports LPDDR5X in addition to DDR5, but only with a single-channel bus.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest margin in the entire comparison belongs to PassMark integer math. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 scores 91565, while the Intel Core 7 360 scores 34238, giving AMD a 167.4% advantage. This test measures raw integer arithmetic throughput, and the combination of 8 cores, 16 threads, and a 5.10 GHz boost clock on AMD produces a decisive result.

Data compression is nearly as lopsided. AMD scores 300708 versus Intel's 142877, a 110.5% lead. Random string sorting follows the same trend, with AMD at 35861 and Intel at 17636, a 103.3% advantage. These two tests rely heavily on memory bandwidth and multi-threading, both of which favor the AMD part.

Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a 67.5% lead for AMD, with scores of 2302 versus 1374. PassMark multi-thread shows a 61.4% lead, with 25089 versus 15544. Data encryption gives AMD a 58.2% lead, with 17661 versus 11164. Extended instructions give AMD a 74.4% lead, with 21613 versus 12390. These results confirm that AMD's advantage grows in tests that scale with thread count.

The closest multi-core result is Cinebench R23 multi-core, where AMD scores 14676 and Intel scores 13634, a 7.6% difference. This suggests that newer rendering workloads are less dependent on raw thread count and memory bandwidth, narrowing AMD's lead.

The Intel Core 7 360 takes its wins in single-thread tests. PassMark single-thread shows Intel at 4274 versus AMD at 3678, a 13.9% lead. Cinebench R23 single-core shows Intel at 1924 versus AMD at 1715, a 10.9% lead. PassMark find prime numbers gives Intel a 39.2% advantage, with 120 versus 73. PassMark physics gives Intel a 5.4% lead, with 1213 versus 1147.

Cinebench R15 single-core is the exception to Intel's single-thread dominance. AMD scores 269, while Intel scores 193, giving AMD a 39.4% lead. This older test may reflect differences in instruction scheduling or boost behavior that newer tests handle differently.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear split in use cases. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 is the stronger processor for multi-threaded workloads, with substantial leads in integer math, data compression, encryption, sorting, and multi-thread rendering. Its 8-core, 16-thread configuration, dual-channel memory, and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth make it the better choice for tasks that use all available cores.

The Intel Core 7 360 is the stronger processor for single-threaded workloads, with consistent wins in PassMark single-thread, Cinebench R23 single-core, find prime numbers, and physics. Its lower TDP of 15 and smaller 3 nm process node suggest it is designed for efficiency, and its per-core cache configuration (192 KB L1, 2.5 MB L2) supports that focus.

The overall average benchmark score favors AMD heavily: 38221 versus 18374, placing AMD at the 86th percentile and Intel at the 72nd percentile. The nearest rivals for AMD include the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T, Intel Core i5-13600HX, Intel Core i5-14490F, and Intel Core Ultra 9 285H, all within 0.2% of AMD's average score. The nearest rivals for Intel include the Intel Core i3-13100, Intel Core 5 330, Intel Core i3-14100, and Intel Core 3 305, all within 0.4% of Intel's average score.

For a system that runs heavily threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen 7 250 delivers 10 benchmark wins and leads by over 100% in several key tests. For a system that prioritizes single-thread responsiveness and lower power draw, the Intel Core 7 360 delivers 5 benchmark wins with a moderate single-thread advantage. The recorded data does not show a scenario where the Intel part overtakes AMD in multi-threaded throughput, nor does it show AMD taking the single-thread crown in the newer tests.