AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX vs Intel Core 7 360 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents a clear split between these two mobile processors. Across the eleven shared Passmark tests, the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX wins nine, while the Intel Core 7 360 takes two. The margin of victory, however, tells a more nuanced story than the raw win count.

The AMD part dominates the multi-threaded and throughput-oriented workloads with staggering margins. In integer math, the Ryzen 7 8745HX scores 100,328 against 34,238 for the Intel part, a 193% advantage. Data compression shows a 154.6% lead (363,759 versus 142,877), and random string sorting lands at 152.3% (44,494 versus 17,636). Extended instructions, a proxy for AVX and similar workloads, favors AMD by 123.1% (27,638 versus 12,390). These are not small gaps; they represent workloads where the AMD chip is delivering more than double the throughput of the Intel chip.

The multi-thread benchmark itself shows a 102.8% difference, with the Ryzen 7 8745HX scoring 31,517 versus 15,544. This aligns with the physical configuration differences: the AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel part has 6 cores and 6 threads. The 32.5% lead in prime number finding (159 versus 120) and the 37.8% lead in floating-point math (61,972 versus 44,963) further reinforce the AMD advantage in sustained computational work. Even the physics test, which can be sensitive to memory bandwidth, goes to AMD by 38.6% (1,681 versus 1,213).

The Intel Core 7 360 wins the two single-thread tests, but the margin is modest. In passmark_single_thread, Intel scores 4,274 against AMD's 3,879, a 9.2% advantage. The data encryption test is closer than the other throughput tests, with AMD winning by 95.6% (21,840 versus 11,164), but this is still a substantial gap.

What do these numbers imply? The Ryzen 7 8745HX is built for parallel throughput, and the data confirms it excels there. The Intel Core 7 360, with its higher single-thread score, handles lightly threaded tasks with slightly better responsiveness. But the single-thread lead is small, while the multi-thread deficits are enormous. For any workload that scales across cores, the AMD part is the clear choice. For bursty, single-threaded activity, Intel has a narrow edge.

The Verdict

The benchmark results indicate a decisive split in use cases. The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX, scoring an average of 60,104 across the database, sits at the 92nd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX (60,099, 0% delta) and the Intel Core i9-14900F (60,008, 0.2% delta). This places it firmly in high-end desktop-replacement territory. The Intel Core 7 360, with an average score of 18,374, sits at the 72nd percentile, with nearest rivals like the Intel Core i3-13100 (18,380, 0% delta) and the Intel Core i3-14100 (18,318, 0.3% delta). This is a lower-tier performer, closer to budget desktop quad-core parts.

The data suggests the Ryzen 7 8745HX is for users who need heavy compute: compiling code, rendering, data processing, or any multi-threaded workload where the 193% integer math lead and the 102.8% multi-thread lead translate directly into shorter completion times. The Intel Core 7 360 is for users who prioritize battery life and light, responsive computing. Its 15W TDP versus AMD's 55W TDP indicates a vastly different power envelope. The Intel part's single-thread win of 9.2% is real but narrow; it does not compensate for the multi-thread losses.

The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $426, a fact that can be stated but not analyzed further without pricing context. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. The production status for both is active, which means both are currently available in the market.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-thread benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX scores 31,517 in passmark_multithread, compared to 15,544 for the Intel Core 7 360. This represents a 102.8% advantage for AMD.

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

A: Yes. The Intel part wins passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread with a score of 4,274 versus 3,879 for AMD, a 9.2% margin in both tests.

Q: How do these processors compare in data encryption?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX scores 21,840 in passmark_data_encryption, while the Intel Core 7 360 scores 11,164. AMD leads by 95.6% in this test.

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

A: The largest margin is in passmark_integer_math, where AMD scores 100,328 versus 34,238 for Intel, a 193% difference.

Q: Which processor has a better overall percentile ranking?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX is at the 92nd percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 7 360 is at the 72nd percentile.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX's nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX with an average score of 60,099 (0% delta). The Intel Core 7 360's nearest rival is the Intel Core i3-13100 with an average score of 18,380 (0% delta).

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every fundamental specification. The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads. Base clocks are 3.60 GHz for AMD and 1.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 5.10 GHz for AMD and 4.80 GHz for Intel. The TDP differs substantially: 55W for AMD versus 15W for Intel.

Sockets are different: AMD uses Socket FL1, while Intel uses BGA 1516. The AMD part is multiplier-unlocked, the Intel part is not. Memory support also diverges: AMD supports DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth; Intel supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X but with a single-channel bus and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. PCIe connectivity differs: AMD offers Gen 5 with 28 lanes, Intel offers Gen 4 with 6 lanes. Integrated graphics are Radeon 610M on AMD and Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) on Intel. The launch MSRP for Intel is $426; AMD has no recorded launch MSRP. Release dates are also distinct: AMD is dated 2025-04-22, Intel is dated 2026-04-15.

Architecture Differences

The architectural gap is wide. AMD uses the Zen 4 architecture with the codename Dragon Range, built on a 5 nm process from TSMC with 6,570 million transistors and a die size of 71 mm². Intel uses the Wildcat Lake codename, built on a 3 nm process from Intel, with no transistor or die size data recorded. The AMD part belongs to the 8000 series and the Ryzen 7 generation (Zen 4, Dragon Range), while Intel belongs to the Core 5 generation (Wildcat Lake).

Cache hierarchies differ significantly. AMD provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3. Intel provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and only 6 MB of shared L3. This 26 MB difference in L3 cache is substantial and likely contributes to AMD's dominance in data-heavy workloads. The AMD part has no 3D V-Cache, and neither does the Intel part. Both support DDR5 memory, but AMD's dual-channel bus versus Intel's single-channel bus is a major architectural difference that explains the bandwidth gap (83.2 GB/s versus 59.7 GB/s). The AMD part also supports PCIe Gen 5 with 28 lanes, while Intel supports PCIe Gen 4 with only 6 lanes.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX wins in every throughput-oriented category. The 193% lead in integer math, the 154.6% lead in data compression, and the 152.3% lead in random string sorting point to workloads like database operations, file compression, and general productivity. The 123.1% lead in extended instructions benefits scientific computing and media encoding. The 102.8% multi-thread lead and the 95.6% encryption lead cover rendering, virtual machines, and secure communications. The 38.6% physics lead and 37.8% floating-point lead assist simulation and analytical workloads. The 32.5% prime number lead helps with cryptography and number theory. In short, the AMD part wins wherever parallelism and cache capacity matter.

The Intel Core 7 360 wins only in single-thread performance, with a 9.2% margin. This suggests it excels in workloads that cannot use more than one or two cores: legacy applications, certain UI interactions, or lightly threaded games. Its 15W TDP also implies it is designed for fanless or passively cooled systems, or for laptops where battery life takes priority over compute throughput. The lower memory bandwidth and single-channel bus, however, will limit even single-threaded performance in memory-bound scenarios.

The data does not support the Intel part for any multi-threaded task. Its 72nd percentile ranking, near the Intel Core i3-13100 and Core i3-14100, places it in the entry-level desktop class. The AMD part, at the 92nd percentile and near the Ryzen 9 7945HX and Core i9-14900F, belongs to the high-end desktop class. For a mobile system that must handle heavy compute, the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX is the only choice according to these measurements. For a low-power, light-duty system where single-thread responsiveness is the primary concern, the Intel Core 7 360 offers a narrow edge in that specific metric, at the cost of massive multi-thread deficits.