AMD Ryzen 7 8700F vs Intel Core 7 360 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F and Intel Core 7 360 occupy different corners of the processor market, and the recorded benchmark data shows a decisive overall winner. The Ryzen 7 8700F wins 14 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons, while the Core 7 360 takes only 3. The average benchmark score for the AMD part is 30746, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel part averages 18374, which lands in the 72nd percentile. That gap of roughly 40% in average score is the first indicator that these are not competing at the same performance level, despite both being current production parts.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most lopsided victory for the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F comes in the PassMark integer math test. The AMD chip scores 100371 against 34238 for the Intel Core 7 360, a delta of 193.2%. This is the largest percentage gap in the entire comparison, and it shows that the Ryzen part has a massive advantage in workloads that rely on integer arithmetic. The data compression test tells a similar story: 378160 for AMD versus 142877 for Intel, a 164.7% lead. Random string sorting follows at 157.6% in favor of AMD, with scores of 45425 and 17636 respectively.

The extended instructions test also goes heavily to AMD. The Ryzen 7 8700F scores 28474, while the Core 7 360 manages only 12390, a 129.8% difference. Data encryption shows a 98.1% gap, with AMD at 22117 and Intel at 11164. The multithreaded PassMark score gives AMD a 98.7% advantage, 30893 versus 15544. These results consistently show the AMD processor delivering roughly double the throughput of the Intel part in most heavily threaded synthetic workloads.

The Cinebench suite confirms the pattern. In Cinebench R15 multicore, AMD scores 2685 against 1374 for Intel, a 95.4% lead. The R15 single-core test shows a 95.9% gap, with AMD at 378 and Intel at 193. Cinebench R20 multicore gives AMD 11191 versus 5726, again a 95.4% delta. The single-core R20 result is 1579 for AMD and 808 for Intel, a 95.4% gap. Cinebench R23 multicore shows AMD at 26646 and Intel at 13634, a 95.4% delta, while the R23 single-core test gives AMD 3761 and Intel 1924, a 95.5% difference. Every Cinebench test shows AMD ahead by roughly 95%, which indicates the performance gap is consistent across rendering and general CPU stress workloads.

The floating point math test is closer but still favors AMD. The Ryzen 7 8700F scores 62629, and the Core 7 360 scores 44963, a 39.3% lead. The physics test shows a 28% advantage for AMD, with scores of 1553 and 1213. These are the smallest margins in the AMD wins, suggesting the Intel part is comparatively stronger in floating point and physics than it is in integer and compression tasks, though it still loses both tests.

The Intel Core 7 360 takes its three wins in narrower fashion. The PassMark single-thread test shows Intel at 4274 and AMD at 3872, a 9.4% advantage for Intel. This is the only conventional single-thread test in the head-to-head set, and it is the most notable Intel victory. The find prime numbers test also goes to Intel, with a score of 120 against 98 for AMD, a delta of 18.3% in favor of the Intel part. That is Intel's largest percentage win, and it suggests the Intel architecture handles prime number generation more efficiently despite losing the overall single-core Cinebench tests by a wide margin.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F wins in virtually every category of heavy computation. The data shows it is the clear choice for multi-threaded rendering, with Cinebench R23 multicore at 26646 versus 13634 for Intel. It also dominates integer-heavy workloads, as shown by the 193.2% lead in integer math. Data compression, encryption, extended instruction sets, and random string sorting all favor AMD by margins from 98.1% to 164.7%. These are the kinds of tasks that benefit from more cores, more threads, and a larger shared L3 cache, all of which the AMD part has.

The Intel Core 7 360 wins in two narrow categories. The 9.4% lead in PassMark single-thread is its strongest conventional result, and it indicates that for tasks which depend on a single thread and do not scale with core count, the Intel part has an edge. The find prime numbers result, where Intel leads by 18.3%, is another example of a specific workload where the Intel design outperforms. These wins are real but limited in scope. The Intel part does not win any Cinebench test, does not win any multi-threaded PassMark test, and does not win the floating point or physics tests.

For a user selecting a processor based strictly on the recorded data, the AMD part is the stronger choice for content creation, compilation, scientific computing, and any workload that uses many threads. The Intel part would only be preferable in a narrow band of single-threaded scenarios where its 4274 PassMark single-thread score provides a measurable benefit. Even then, the Cinebench single-core tests contradict that advantage, with AMD leading by 95.9% in R15, 95.4% in R20, and 95.5% in R23. The PassMark single-thread win is an outlier relative to the other single-thread tests in the data.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The thermal design power is 65 watts, and it uses the AMD Socket AM5. The cache layout is 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The processor supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode with a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. It has 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU, no integrated graphics, an unlocked multiplier, and a launch MSRP of $270.

The Intel Core 7 360 uses the Wildcat Lake codename from the Core 5 generation, built on a 3 nm process at Intel. It has 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning no hyper-threading, with a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The thermal design power is 15 watts, which is dramatically lower than the AMD part. It uses the Intel BGA 1516 socket, a mobile package. The cache layout is 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory in single-channel mode with a memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. It has only 6 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU, includes integrated Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, has a locked multiplier, and a launch MSRP of $426.

The process node difference is notable: Intel is on 3 nm versus AMD's 4 nm, yet the AMD part still delivers far higher performance in nearly every test. The transistor count for the AMD chip is listed at 25,000 million on a die size of 178 mm². The Intel part has no transistor count or die size listed in the database. The memory bus is a major differentiator, with AMD using dual-channel and Intel using single-channel. That helps explain the memory bandwidth gap of 83.2 GB/s versus 59.7 GB/s, a 39.4% advantage for AMD. The L3 cache difference is also significant: 16 MB shared for AMD versus 6 MB shared for Intel. The per-core L2 cache favors Intel, with 2.5 MB per core versus 1 MB per core, but the total cache pool is more favorable to AMD.

The Intel part is a mobile segment processor with integrated graphics and a 15 watt TDP, while the AMD part is a desktop processor with no integrated graphics and a 65 watt TDP. The release dates differ, with AMD at 2024-03-31 and Intel at 2026-04-15. The Intel part is newer by roughly two years, yet it does not outperform the older AMD design in the recorded benchmarks.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear conclusion: the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F is the faster processor in nearly every measured scenario. It wins 14 of 17 head-to-head tests, including all Cinebench tests, all multi-threaded PassMark tests, data compression, encryption, extended instructions, floating point math, integer math, physics, and random string sorting. Its average benchmark score of 30746 is 67.4% higher than the Intel part's 18374. The margin is largest in integer math at 193.2% and smallest in physics at 28%. The AMD part also has a higher percentile ranking, sitting at 82 versus 72 for Intel.

The Intel Core 7 360 wins only in PassMark single-thread, PassMark singlethread (the same test listed twice), and find prime numbers. The single-thread win is 9.4%, and the prime number win is 18.3%. These are narrow margins compared to the double and triple digit leads AMD holds in most categories. The Intel part also has a lower TDP of 15 watts versus 65 watts, which makes it a more power-efficient choice for mobile applications, but the performance cost is severe.

The nearest rivals data reinforces the gap. The AMD part sits near the Intel Core i5-13600H, with a delta of 0.6%, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T, with a delta of 0.9%. The Intel Core 7 360 sits near the Intel Core i3-13100, with a delta of 0%, and the Intel Core i3-14100, with a delta of 0.3%. That places the Core 7 360 in the same performance class as Intel's modern i3 desktop parts, while the Ryzen 7 8700F competes with mid-range mobile H-series processors. The performance class difference is substantial.

For desktop users who need multi-threaded performance, rendering capability, or heavy integer workloads, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F is the correct choice based on the recorded data. For a low-power mobile part with integrated graphics, the Intel Core 7 360 has its place, but the benchmark results show it cannot match the AMD processor in almost any compute task. The 65 watt TDP of the AMD part is higher, but the performance it delivers in Cinebench R23 multicore, 26646 versus 13634, is roughly double that of the Intel part.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has an average benchmark score of 30746, while the Intel Core 7 360 has an average of 18374.

Q: How many head-to-head tests does each processor win?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F wins 14 of the 17 head-to-head tests, and the Intel Core 7 360 wins 3.

Q: What is the largest single performance gap between the two?

A: The largest gap is in the PassMark integer math test, where AMD scores 100371 against 34238, a 193.2% lead.

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 360 win any single-threaded tests?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 7 360 wins the PassMark single-thread test with 4274 versus 3872, a 9.4% advantage. It also wins the find prime numbers test with 120 versus 98, an 18.3% lead.

Q: What are the memory bandwidth figures for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s with dual-channel DDR5 support. The Intel Core 7 360 has a memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s with single-channel DDR5 and LPDDR5X support.

Q: What is the difference in thermal design power?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a TDP of 65 watts, and the Intel Core 7 360 has a TDP of 15 watts.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F | Intel Core 7 360 |

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

| Cores | 8 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 6 |

| Base clock | 4.10 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Codename | Phoenix | Wildcat Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| 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 | 83.2 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes | Gen 4, 6 Lanes |

| Integrated graphics | N/A | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2024-03-31 | 2026-04-15 |

| Launch MSRP | $270 | $426 |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Part number | 100-000001590 | SAE3E |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | Not listed |

| Die size | 178 mm² | Not listed |