AMD Ryzen 7 260 vs Intel Core 7 360 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 260 has a substantially higher average benchmark score of 43717, compared to 18374 for the Intel Core 7 360. The AMD part sits in the 88th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part sits in the 72nd percentile.

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

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen 7 260 scores 17211.5, which is 26.2% ahead of the Intel Core 7 360's 13634. The gap is even larger in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where AMD leads by 100%.

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

A: Yes. The Intel part wins Cinebench R23 single-core with a score of 1924 versus 1770.5 for AMD, an 8% advantage. It also wins PassMark single-thread with 4274 versus 3736, a 12.6% lead, and PassMark find prime numbers with 120 versus 77, a 35.8% lead.

Q: What is the difference in core and thread counts?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 260 is an 8-core, 16-thread processor. The Intel Core 7 360 is a 6-core, 6-thread processor. The AMD part therefore has two more cores and ten more threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 260 has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, while the Intel Core 7 360 has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The AMD processor also has a much higher base clock at 3.80 GHz versus 1.50 GHz.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 260 has a TDP of 45 watts, while the Intel Core 7 360 has a TDP of 15 watts. The Intel part is rated for a significantly lower thermal envelope.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 260 is built on the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename. It is manufactured by TSMC on a 4 nm process node and contains 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 360 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and is manufactured by Intel on a 3 nm process node, with no transistor or die size data recorded in the database.

The AMD processor features 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel processor offers 6 cores and 6 threads. The AMD part has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The thermal design power differs accordingly, with AMD rated at 45 watts and Intel at 15 watts.

Cache configurations diverge substantially. The AMD Ryzen 7 260 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 360 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 larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations on the Intel part do not compensate for the smaller shared L3 pool in aggregate.

Memory architecture also differs. The AMD processor supports DDR5 over a dual-channel memory bus with a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel memory bus with a recorded bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The AMD part has 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part has 6 PCIe Gen 4 lanes. Neither processor supports ECC memory.

The integrated graphics differ as well. AMD uses the Radeon 780M, while Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. Both processors target the mobile market segment, use non-unlocked multipliers, and are in active production.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 7 260 dominates the multi-threaded and throughput-oriented workloads. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, AMD scores 2747.5 against Intel's 1374, a 100% advantage. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a narrower but still decisive lead: 17211.5 versus 13634, a 26.2% margin. The PassMark multi-thread test confirms the pattern with AMD at 28078 and Intel at 15544, an 80.6% difference.

The largest single delta in the entire comparison appears in PassMark integer math. AMD scores 96737, which is 182.5% ahead of Intel's 34238. Data compression also shows a massive gap: AMD scores 351517 versus 142877, a 146% lead. Random string sorting follows with 42383 versus 17636, a 140.3% advantage. Extended instruction workloads show AMD at 26544 versus Intel's 12390, a 114.2% lead. Data encryption is another strong AMD win at 20267 versus 11164, an 81.5% margin. Floating point math goes to AMD as well, with 59462 versus 44963, a 32.2% lead.

The Intel Core 7 360 wins four recorded comparisons. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel scores 1924 against AMD's 1770.5, an 8% advantage. PassMark single-thread shows Intel at 4274 versus 3736, a 12.6% lead. The same result appears for the duplicate PassMark singlethread entry. In PassMark find prime numbers, Intel scores 120 versus AMD's 77, a 35.8% lead. The physics test is effectively a tie: AMD scores 1218 and Intel scores 1213, with AMD ahead by only 0.4%.

The overall win tally from the recorded head-to-head set is 11 wins for AMD and 4 wins for Intel. The Intel wins are concentrated in single-thread tasks and a single prime-number search workload, while AMD sweeps the multi-core and memory-bandwidth-sensitive tests. The data indicates that the AMD processor's dual-channel memory bus and larger L3 cache contribute to its dominance in data movement and compression tasks.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 260 | Intel Core 7 360 |

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

| Cores | 8 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 6 |

| Base Clock | 3.80 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 15 W |

| 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 | Gen 4, 6 Lanes |

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

| Part Number | 100-000001724 | SAE3E |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $426 |

The AMD processor has a higher launch clock profile, a wider memory bus, more PCIe lanes, more cores, and more threads. The Intel processor has a smaller process node, a lower TDP, a higher per-core L1 and L2 cache allocation, and a recorded launch MSRP of $426. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 260 is the clear choice for multi-threaded workloads. Its 16 threads and dual-channel memory bus deliver a 100% lead in Cinebench R15 multi-core and a 26.2% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core. The PassMark multi-thread result shows an 80.6% advantage, and the integer math test shows a 182.5% lead. Any workload that scales across cores, such as rendering, compression, encryption, or sorting, favors the AMD processor by a wide margin.

The AMD part also wins in memory-sensitive operations. Data compression shows a 146% lead, random string sorting shows a 140.3% lead, and extended instructions show a 114.2% lead. These results align with the memory bandwidth difference between the two platforms: 89.6 GB/s for AMD versus 59.7 GB/s for Intel. The dual-channel configuration provides a substantial throughput advantage in data movement tasks.

The Intel Core 7 360 wins in single-thread performance. Cinebench R23 single-core goes to Intel by 8%, and PassMark single-thread goes to Intel by 12.6%. The prime number search workload also favors Intel by 35.8%, which indicates a per-core efficiency advantage in certain integer algorithms. The Intel part's higher per-core L1 cache of 192 KB and L2 cache of 2.5 MB may explain part of this single-thread edge.

For sustained multi-threaded productivity, the AMD Ryzen 7 260 has the higher average benchmark score of 43717 and the higher 88th percentile ranking. For short single-thread bursts and minimal power draw, the Intel Core 7 360 offers a lower 15-watt TDP and a 72nd percentile ranking. The physics test is essentially a tie at 1218 versus 1213, making that workload a non-factor in the comparison.

The recorded data does not show any workload category where the Intel part approaches the AMD part's multi-core throughput. Even in the Intel part's strongest single-thread win, the 12.6% PassMark single-thread margin does not offset the 80.6% multi-thread deficit. The AMD processor wins 11 of the 15 recorded head-to-head comparisons, and the average benchmark score difference of 25343 points places the two processors in different performance tiers.