AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE vs Intel Core Ultra X7 368H Comparison

AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE and Intel Core Ultra X7 368H occupy very different positions in the database. The Intel part holds a decisive performance advantage across every recorded benchmark, while the AMD chip counters with a desktop-oriented feature set and a much lower power envelope. The data shows a clear performance hierarchy, but the architectural split between the two makes them suitable for entirely different workloads.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark records contain no direct head-to-head results between these two processors, but the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H carries a full suite of scores that establish its capability. The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE has no recorded benchmark entries in the database, so all quantitative comparisons must rely on the Intel part’s measured results and its position relative to other CPUs.

The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28221 and a single-core score of 3984. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core result is 11852 with a single-core score of 1673. The older Cinebench R15 test shows a multi-core score of 2844 and a single-core score of 401. These scores place the processor at the 87th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 40518.

The nearest rivals for the Intel chip provide context for its standing. The Intel Core 7 253PE scores 40557, which is 0.1% higher than the Ultra X7 368H. The Intel Core 5 223PE scores 40585, a 0.2% advantage. On the AMD side, the Ryzen 9 7940H scores 40431, which is 0.2% lower than the Ultra X7 368H. The Intel Xeon 6507P scores 40426, also 0.2% lower. These deltas are small, indicating that the Ultra X7 368H sits in a tightly contested performance band near the top of the database.

The Passmark suite for the Intel chip shows strong results in specific workloads. Data compression scores 312927, data encryption scores 25228, and extended instructions score 25669. Floating point math posts 105681, while integer math scores 88083. The multi-thread Passmark test delivers 32956, and the physics test scores 2857. Random string sorting reaches 38093, and the single-thread test records 4005. Prime number finding is the weakest result at 321, which is typical for a workload that stresses branch prediction and integer throughput.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different silicon designs. The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE is built on the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, produced on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It packs 10,700 million transistors into a 180 mm² die. The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H uses the Panther Lake architecture with the Panther Lake-H generation, fabricated on a 3 nm process at Intel. The transistor count and die size for the Intel part are not recorded in the database.

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD chip has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel chip has 16 cores and 16 threads. This means the Intel part has twice as many physical cores but no hyper-threading, while the AMD part uses simultaneous multi-threading to reach 16 threads from 8 cores. The Intel chip compensates with higher per-core cache allocations: 192 KB of L1 per core versus 64 KB per core on the AMD side, and 2.5 MB of L2 per core versus 512 KB per core. The shared L3 cache is 18 MB on the Intel chip versus 16 MB on the AMD chip.

Clock speeds tell a mixed story. The AMD chip has a higher base clock at 3.80 GHz versus 2.00 GHz for the Intel part, but the Intel chip boosts higher at 5.00 GHz versus 4.60 GHz. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking, while the Intel multiplier is locked. The Intel chip compensates for its lower base clock with a much higher boost ceiling and double the core count.

The process node gap is significant: 7 nm for AMD versus 3 nm for Intel. The Intel part also uses a different memory technology, supporting LPDDR5X with a memory bandwidth of 153.6 GB/s, while the AMD chip supports DDR4 with 51.2 GB/s. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE targets desktop systems with a 35 W TDP and an AMD Socket AM4 interface. Its 8-core, 16-thread configuration with Zen 3 architecture is well suited for single-socket desktop builds where power efficiency and upgradeability matter. The integrated Radeon Graphics with 512 shader processors provides basic display output without a discrete GPU. The chip uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU, which is adequate for most desktop peripherals and storage devices.

The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H is a mobile processor with a 25 W TDP and an Intel BGA 2540 socket, meaning it is soldered to the motherboard and not upgradeable. Its 16 physical cores and 5.00 GHz boost clock deliver the benchmark scores that place it at the 87th percentile, a strong position for laptops and compact mobile workstations. The integrated Arc B390 graphics and PCIe Gen 5 support with 4 lanes from the CPU indicate a focus on newer I/O standards and higher memory bandwidth.

The benchmark data shows the Intel chip winning all recorded tests, but the AMD chip has no recorded scores, so the comparison is one-sided. The Intel part’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28221 and single-core score of 3984 demonstrate both high throughput and strong single-thread performance. The Passmark results reinforce this, with a multi-thread score of 32956 and a single-thread score of 4005.

For workloads that rely on memory bandwidth, the Intel chip’s 153.6 GB/s versus 51.2 GB/s on the AMD side is a three-fold difference. This affects data-intensive tasks like compression, encryption, and large dataset manipulation, where the Intel part’s Passmark scores are notably high. The AMD chip’s higher base clock of 3.80 GHz could provide an advantage in lightly threaded workloads that do not boost well, but the Intel chip’s higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz likely overcomes this in most scenarios.

Specification Differences

The specification table shows clear divergences across nearly every field. The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H uses 16 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 3.80 GHz versus 2.00 GHz, and boost clocks are 4.60 GHz versus 5.00 GHz. The TDP is 35 W for AMD and 25 W for Intel. The AMD processor uses the AM4 socket, the Intel processor uses BGA 2540.

The architecture is Zen 3 (Cezanne) versus Panther Lake, and the process node is 7 nm from TSMC versus 3 nm from Intel. The AMD chip has 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die; the Intel chip has no recorded transistor or die size data. Cache configurations differ at every level: L1 is 64 KB per core versus 192 KB per core, L2 is 512 KB per core versus 2.5 MB per core, and L3 is 16 MB versus 18 MB shared.

Memory support is DDR4 for AMD and LPDDR5X for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s versus 153.6 GB/s. PCIe support is Gen 3 with 16 lanes for AMD and Gen 5 with 4 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon Graphics 512SP versus Arc B390. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel chip does not. The AMD part is a desktop processor, while the Intel part is a mobile processor. Both are active production parts, and neither has a recorded launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more physical cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H has 16 physical cores, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE has 8 physical cores. Both have 16 threads, but the AMD chip achieves this through simultaneous multi-threading.

Q: What is the performance percentile for the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H?

A: The Intel chip sits at the 87th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 40518. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core 7 253PE, scores 40557, a 0.1% difference.

Q: How does the memory bandwidth compare between the two?

A: The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H supports LPDDR5X memory with a bandwidth of 153.6 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE uses DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H has a locked multiplier.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE boosts to 4.60 GHz. The AMD chip has a higher base clock at 3.80 GHz versus 2.00 GHz for the Intel part.

Q: What is the process node difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE is built on a 7 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H uses a 3 nm process at Intel.

The Verdict

The data indicates two processors built for different environments. The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H is the clear performance leader in every benchmark category, with scores that place it at the 87th percentile. Its 16 physical cores, 5.00 GHz boost clock, and 153.6 GB/s memory bandwidth deliver a multi-thread score of 28221 in Cinebench R23 and a single-thread score of 3984. The nearest rivals are within 0.2% of its average score, confirming it sits in a competitive high-performance tier.

The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE offers no benchmark scores in the database, so its measured performance cannot be compared directly. Its specifications point to a desktop-oriented design with a 35 W TDP, an AM4 socket, and PCIe Gen 3 support. The 8-core configuration with 16 threads and a 4.60 GHz boost clock makes it a suitable option for desktop builds that prioritize upgradeability and a lower power envelope.

For mobile workloads requiring maximum compute throughput, the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H is the processor the benchmark data supports. For desktop systems where the socket and power draw are primary considerations, the AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE provides a viable alternative, though its performance relative to the Intel chip cannot be quantified from the recorded data. The choice depends on whether the application demands the Intel chip’s measured multi-core and single-thread scores or the AMD chip’s desktop-oriented feature set.