AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs Intel Core 7 360 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head comparisons show a decisive pattern: the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G wins 11 of 15 tests, while the Intel Core 7 360 takes 4. The margins, however, tell a more nuanced story than the raw win count.

The AMD part dominates heavily in multi-threaded and data-intensive workloads. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Ryzen 7 8700G scores 2693 against 1374 for the Intel Core 7 360, a 96% advantage. PassMark integer math shows the largest gap: 103107 versus 34238, a 201.1% difference. Data compression follows at 170.7% (386811 vs 142877), random string sorting at 161% (46025 vs 17636), and extended instructions at 134.6% (29067 vs 12390). The Ryzen also leads in PassMark multithread by 103.9% (31690 vs 15544) and data encryption by 104.6% (22842 vs 11164).

The Intel part's wins are narrower but consistent in single-threaded scenarios. PassMark single-thread shows 4274 against 3928, an 8.1% lead for Intel. Cinebench R23 single-core favors Intel at 1924 versus 1817, a 5.6% edge. The Intel chip also wins PassMark find prime numbers (120 vs 103, a 14.2% advantage). These three single-thread tests, plus the Cinebench R23 single-core result, represent the entire Intel win column.

The remaining benchmarks fall in AMD's favor with moderate margins. Cinebench R15 single-core: 286 vs 193, a 48.2% AMD lead. PassMark floating point math: 63815 vs 44963, a 41.9% edge. PassMark physics: 1647 vs 1213, a 35.8% difference. Cinebench R23 multicore shows the smallest AMD win outside the extremes: 17128 vs 13634, a 25.6% margin.

What the data implies is a split personality. The Ryzen 7 8700G is overwhelmingly stronger in parallel workloads, often by triple-digit percentages. The Intel Core 7 360, despite losing nearly every comparison, holds a genuine advantage in light single-thread tasks. The question becomes which workload profile matters more.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on benchmark results, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G wins in every multi-threaded category. Cinebench R15 and R23 multicore both go to AMD, as do all PassMark multithread-related tests: multithread, integer math, floating point math, data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, random string sorting, and physics. The only AMD loss in a compute-heavy test is find prime numbers, which Intel wins.

The Intel Core 7 360 wins specifically in single-thread performance. PassMark single-thread and singlethread (both identical at 4274) beat AMD's 3928. Cinebench R23 single-core also goes to Intel. These wins indicate that for short, sequential tasks with minimal parallelism, the Intel chip delivers slightly higher per-thread throughput.

The use-case split is clear. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G suits workloads that scale across cores: rendering, video encoding, compression, encryption, scientific simulation, and any task that can use 16 threads. The Intel Core 7 360 suits lightly threaded applications where a single core's speed matters most, such as certain legacy software, some game logic threads, or interactive response scenarios.

The magnitude matters. AMD's wins in data compression (170.7%), integer math (201.1%), and multithread (103.9%) are far larger than Intel's single-thread advantages (8.1% and 5.6%). Even in physics, where AMD wins by 35.8%, the margin exceeds any Intel victory. The data suggests that for mixed workloads, the AMD part's multi-thread dominance will outweigh Intel's single-thread edge in most real-world scenarios.

The Verdict

The benchmark database positions these processors very differently. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G ranks at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 33089. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13650HX (33089, 0% delta), AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX (33091, 0%), and AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (33079, 0%). This places it in a performance tier alongside high-end desktop and mobile parts.

The Intel Core 7 360 sits at the 72nd percentile with an average score of 18374. Its nearest rivals are dramatically weaker: Intel Core i3-13100 (18380, 0%), Intel Core 5 330 (18345, 0.2%), Intel Core i3-14100 (18318, 0.3%), and Intel Core 3 305 (18302, 0.4%). The Intel part competes with entry-level desktop processors, not high-end silicon.

The average score gap is enormous: 33089 versus 18374, a difference of 14715 points. That is roughly 80% higher for the AMD chip. The head-to-head margins confirm this: AMD leads by 96% in Cinebench R15 multicore and by 201.1% in integer math. No Intel win exceeds 14.2%.

Users who need maximum parallel throughput should choose the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G. The data shows no contest in multi-threaded workloads. Users who prioritize single-thread performance and can accept a 72nd-percentile overall ranking might consider the Intel Core 7 360, but the single-thread advantage is small (8.1% in PassMark, 5.6% in Cinebench R23) and comes with massive multi-thread losses. The database clearly favors AMD for any general-purpose or compute-heavy role.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G scores 33089 on average, while the Intel Core 7 360 scores 18374.

Q: What is the largest single benchmark margin between the two?

A: PassMark integer math shows the biggest gap: the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G scores 103107 versus 34238 for the Intel Core 7 360, a 201.1% difference.

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

A: Yes, it wins 4 tests: PassMark single-thread (4274 vs 3928), PassMark singlethread (same scores), Cinebench R23 single-core (1924 vs 1817), and PassMark find prime numbers (120 vs 103).

Q: How do the two compare in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G scores 17128, which is 25.6% ahead of the Intel Core 7 360's 13634.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each processor?

A: For the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, the nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-13650HX, AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX, and AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, all at 0% delta. For the Intel Core 7 360, the nearest rivals are the Intel Core i3-13100, Intel Core 5 330, Intel Core i3-14100, and Intel Core 3 305.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G ranks in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel Core 7 360 ranks in the 72nd percentile.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Phoenix codename, built on a 4nm process at TSMC. It packs 25,000 million transistors into a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 360 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, built on a 3nm process at Intel's own foundry. No transistor count or die size is recorded for the Intel part.

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD chip has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel chip has 6 cores and 6 threads. The Intel part lacks hyperthreading, which explains much of the multi-thread performance gap. Cache configurations also diverge: AMD uses 64 KB L1 per core and 1 MB L2 per core with 16 MB shared L3. Intel uses 192 KB L1 per core and 2.5 MB L2 per core with only 6 MB shared L3.

The AMD processor supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X but only in single-channel mode, with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. Neither supports ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel part does not. Integrated graphics also differ: AMD uses Radeon 780M, while Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores.

The market segments are opposite: AMD targets desktop with an AM5 socket, while Intel targets mobile with a BGA 1516 socket. The AMD part is a 65W TDP desktop chip; the Intel part is a 15W mobile chip. This explains the performance gap, but it also means they serve different physical platforms.

Specification Differences

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

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

| Cores | 8 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 6 |

| Base clock | 4.20 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.10 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 1516 |

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

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Release date | 2024-01-07 | 2026-04-15 |

| Launch MSRP | $329 | $426 |

The release dates differ by over two years, with the Intel part launching later. The AMD chip is cheaper at launch MSRP ($329 vs $426) despite far higher benchmark scores. The Intel part has a higher per-core cache allocation (192 KB L1, 2.5 MB L2) but far less shared L3. The AMD part has more PCIe lanes, higher memory bandwidth, and double the threads. The Intel part has a smaller process node (3nm vs 4nm) and lower TDP, reflecting its mobile positioning.