AMD Ryzen 7 5700U vs Intel Core 7 360 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data splits this matchup into two very distinct profiles. The Intel Core 7 360 wins 8 of the 15 head-to-head comparisons, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U wins 7, but the margins tell the real story. Intel's victories are often lopsided, while AMD's wins are mostly narrow or moderate.

The single most dramatic result is in Cinebench R23 multi-core. The Intel Core 7 360 scores 13,634 against AMD's 8,650, a 57.6% advantage. This is a massive gap for two mobile processors with the same 15W TDP. The Intel part also dominates Cinebench R23 single-core, scoring 1,924 versus 1,258, a 52.9% lead. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the gap narrows considerably: Intel scores 193 against AMD's 188, a 2.7% edge. Interestingly, AMD wins Cinebench R15 multi-core, scoring 1,480 versus Intel's 1,374, a 7.2% advantage. This reversal between the older and newer Cinebench versions suggests the Intel chip scales far better with the heavier multi-threaded workload in R23.

PassMark results further illustrate the split. Intel wins PassMark single-thread with 4,274 against AMD's 2,560, a 67% margin. Intel also takes floating point math, scoring 44,963 versus 33,151, a 35.6% gain. The physics test is another Intel rout: 1,213 versus 622, a 95% advantage. The most extreme outlier is PassMark find prime numbers, where Intel scores 120 versus AMD's 29, a staggering 313.8% difference. This benchmark is heavily dependent on integer bit manipulation and branch prediction, areas where the newer Intel core is clearly far ahead.

AMD's wins are concentrated in specific workloads. PassMark integer math goes to AMD by a wide margin: 60,037 versus 34,238, a 43% lead. Data compression also favors AMD heavily: 218,853 versus 142,877, a 34.7% advantage. Random string sorting goes to AMD by 25.3% (23,608 versus 17,636). Data encryption is closer, AMD wins by 11% (12,549 versus 11,164). Extended instructions show AMD ahead by 8.4% (13,519 versus 12,390). PassMark multithread is nearly a tie: AMD scores 15,623 versus Intel's 15,544, a 0.5% difference.

Architecture Differences

The two chips come from entirely different design eras. The Intel Core 7 360 is built on a 3 nm process at Intel's foundry, codenamed Wildcat Lake. It uses 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning no hyperthreading. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700U uses 8 cores and 16 threads, built on TSMC's 7 nm process with Zen 2 architecture, codenamed Lucienne. The process node difference is significant: 3 nm versus 7 nm gives Intel a density and power efficiency advantage that shows up clearly in the benchmark results.

Cache configurations differ substantially. Intel has 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3. AMD has 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. Intel's per-core L2 is five times larger, which helps explain its dominance in single-threaded and latency-sensitive workloads. AMD's larger shared L3 (8 MB versus 6 MB) helps its multi-threaded integer throughput.

Memory support is another clear differentiator. Intel supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel memory bus and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. AMD supports only DDR4 with a dual-channel bus and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. Despite the dual-channel configuration, AMD's older DDR4 standard limits its bandwidth to below Intel's single-channel DDR5 figure. Intel also has PCIe Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes, while AMD has PCIe Gen 3 with 12 CPU lanes. The newer PCIe standard gives Intel faster peripheral bandwidth, though AMD offers more lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. Intel uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, while AMD uses Radeon Graphics 512SP. The database does not include GPU benchmark scores for either chip, so direct graphics comparison is not possible from the recorded data. Both are mobile parts with a 15W TDP. Intel's boost clock reaches 4.80 GHz versus AMD's 4.30 GHz, and Intel's base clock is 1.50 GHz versus AMD's 1.80 GHz. The transistor count for AMD is 9,800 million on a 156 mm² die; Intel's transistor count and die size are not recorded.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 360 is the clear choice for CPU-heavy productivity and creative workloads that rely on floating point math and modern instruction efficiency. Its 57.6% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core means rendering tasks in Blender or video encoding will finish substantially faster. The 52.9% single-core lead in R23 translates to snappier application launch times and better performance in lightly threaded software. The 67% PassMark single-thread advantage reinforces this. The physics score of 1,213 versus 622 (95% ahead) indicates strong performance in physics simulation, which matters for some engineering and scientific applications. The find prime numbers result, while an edge case, shows the Intel core handles certain integer workloads with dramatically higher efficiency.

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700U wins in integer-heavy data tasks. Its 43% lead in PassMark integer math and 34.7% advantage in data compression make it the better option for file archiving, database operations, and workloads that process large volumes of integer data. Random string sorting, a common task in data processing pipelines, goes to AMD by 25.3%. The data encryption result (11% ahead) suggests AMD may have an edge in some security-related workloads, though the margin is modest. The extended instructions win (8.4%) indicates AMD handles certain SIMD and specialized instruction sets slightly better. The multithread score is essentially tied (0.5% difference), meaning for general multi-threaded productivity, both chips deliver comparable throughput despite their architectural differences.

The 3DMark results for AMD, though not part of the head-to-head list, show its thread scaling: 715 single-thread, 1,345 for 2 threads, 2,357 for 4 threads, 3,685 for 8 threads, and 4,330 for 16 threads. These numbers indicate AMD's 16 threads provide strong scaling up to the full thread count.

The Verdict

The database makes the choice straightforward for most buyers. The Intel Core 7 360 is the better processor for anyone whose primary tasks involve rendering, compilation, photo editing, or general desktop responsiveness. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 57.6% higher, its single-core scores are 52.9% to 67% higher, and its floating point math is 35.6% higher. The only meaningful Intel weaknesses are in integer math, compression, and a few data-processing tests, which are less common in typical consumer workloads.

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700U is the pick for specific data-centric use cases. If the daily workload involves heavy compression, sorting large datasets, or integer-heavy calculations, AMD's 43% integer math lead and 34.7% compression advantage are hard to ignore. The 8 cores and 16 threads provide more parallel throughput in these specific areas, and the dual-channel DDR4 memory bus helps feed those integer operations.

The 15W TDP is identical for both, so power envelope is not a deciding factor. Intel's process node advantage (3 nm versus 7 nm) likely contributes to its efficiency, but the database does not record power consumption figures beyond TDP. The average benchmark score for Intel is 18,374, nearly identical to AMD's 18,176, a 1.1% difference. Both sit at the 72nd percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core 7 360 has a launch MSRP of $426.

For most laptop buyers, the Intel Core 7 360 is the better recommendation. The single-core and rendering advantages are decisive for everyday use and creative work. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700U is a niche pick for data-processing specialists who know their workloads involve integer math and compression. The 0.5% multithread difference means general multitasking performance is essentially equal, so the decision comes down to whether the workload leans floating point (Intel) or integer (AMD).

FAQ

Q: Which processor has better single-core performance?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 wins all recorded single-core tests. It leads by 2.7% in Cinebench R15 single-core, 52.9% in Cinebench R23 single-core, and 67% in PassMark single-thread.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U faster in multi-core workloads?

A: It depends on the test. AMD wins Cinebench R15 multi-core by 7.2% and PassMark multithread by 0.5%. However, Intel wins Cinebench R23 multi-core by 57.6%, a far more significant margin.

Q: What memory types do these processors support?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel memory bus. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700U supports DDR4 with a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: How do the core counts differ?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700U has 8 cores and 16 threads. AMD has more than double the thread count.

Q: Which processor is better for data compression?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700U is significantly better, scoring 218,853 in PassMark data compression versus Intel's 142,877, a 34.7% advantage.

Q: Are both processors still in production?

A: Yes, both have an active production status in the database. The Intel Core 7 360 was released on April 15, 2026, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U was released on January 11, 2021.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 7 360 | AMD Ryzen 7 5700U |

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

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 6 | 16 |

| Base clock | 1.50 GHz | 1.80 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.80 GHz | 4.30 GHz |

| Process node | 3 nm | 7 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| L1 cache (per core) | 192 KB | 64 KB |

| L2 cache (per core) | 2.5 MB | 512 KB |

| L3 cache (shared) | 6 MB | 8 MB |

| Memory support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4 |

| Memory bus | Single-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 59.7 GB/s | 51.2 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 6 Lanes | Gen 3, 12 Lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) | Radeon Graphics 512SP |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1516 | AMD Socket FP6 |

| Codename | Wildcat Lake | Lucienne |

| Architecture | Not recorded | Zen 2 |

| Transistors | Not recorded | 9,800 million |

| Die size | Not recorded | 156 mm² |

| Release date | April 2026 | January 2021 |

| Part number | SAE3E | 100-000000371 |