AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS vs Intel Core 7 360 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database shows a clear overall winner in the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS, which takes 11 of the 15 recorded head-to-head tests. The Intel Core 7 360 wins four, but the margins tell the real story. The AMD part dominates in heavily multithreaded and throughput-oriented workloads, while the Intel chip counters with a narrower set of single-thread wins.

The largest single delta appears in PassMark integer math, where the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS scores 93,342 against the Intel Core 7 360’s 34,238, a 172.6% advantage. That is the biggest gap in the entire comparison. Data compression follows closely: the AMD chip scores 311,199 versus 142,877, a 117.8% lead. Random string sorting shows a similar pattern, with AMD ahead by 115% (37,922 versus 17,636). These three tests all reward raw core count and memory throughput, and the AMD processor exploits both.

Cinebench R15 multicore also swings heavily toward AMD. The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS posts 2,458 versus Intel’s 1,374, a 78.9% margin. PassMark extended instructions delivers an 80% advantage (22,298 versus 12,390), and data encryption shows a 68.7% gap (18,838 versus 11,164). PassMark multithread lands at 71.4% (26,646 versus 15,544). Floating-point math is closer but still decisive: AMD leads 55,739 to 44,963, a 24% gap. Physics testing gives AMD an 11.4% edge (1,351 versus 1,213).

Cinebench R23 multicore is the tightest AMD win. The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS scores 14,784 versus the Core 7 360’s 13,634, only 8.4% apart. That smaller margin suggests that in a sustained all-core workload with modern instruction sets, the Intel part’s higher single-core efficiency partially compensates for its fewer cores and threads.

The Intel Core 7 360 takes its four wins in single-threaded tests. Cinebench R23 single-core goes to Intel by 10.4% (1,924 versus 1,724). PassMark single-thread shows a 13.6% Intel edge (4,274 versus 3,692), and the duplicate PassMark singlethread test confirms the same result. The fourth Intel win is PassMark find prime numbers, where Intel scores 120 versus AMD’s 84, a 30% advantage. That test is particularly sensitive to raw clock speed and per-core integer throughput, both of which favor the Intel design.

Cinebench R15 single-core also goes to AMD, but by 40.7% (271.5 versus 193). That older benchmark tends to favor higher clock speeds and simpler pipelines, and the AMD chip’s 5.10 GHz boost clock helps it there.

Overall, the recorded data shows the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS as the stronger processor for multi-core and parallel workloads, while the Intel Core 7 360 holds a narrower single-thread lead. The average benchmark score for the AMD chip is 39,603, which places it at the 87th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel part averages 18,374, sitting at the 72nd percentile. That is more than a 2x gap in average score.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS wins 11 of the 15 recorded tests. The Intel Core 7 360 wins four.

Q: What is the largest performance gap in either direction?

A: The biggest win for AMD is PassMark integer math at 172.6% (93,342 versus 34,238). The biggest win for Intel is PassMark find prime numbers at 30% (120 versus 84).

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 360 beat the AMD chip in any multi-core test?

A: No. In every multi-core or multithreaded test recorded, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS scores higher. The closest multi-core result is Cinebench R23 multicore, where AMD leads by 8.4%.

Q: How do the two chips compare in single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 leads in Cinebench R23 single-core by 10.4% (1,924 versus 1,724) and in PassMark single-thread by 13.6% (4,274 versus 3,692). The AMD chip wins Cinebench R15 single-core by 40.7% (271.5 versus 193).

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel Core 7 360 has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS has an average benchmark score of 39,603. The Intel Core 7 360 has an average benchmark score of 18,374.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and process nodes. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 360 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, built on a 3 nm process at Intel, with no transistor or die size data recorded.

Core counts differ significantly. The AMD chip has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel chip has 6 cores and 6 threads. The Intel part lacks simultaneous multithreading, which explains its lower thread count despite having only two fewer physical cores. The AMD chip’s base clock is 3.30 GHz and its boost clock is 5.10 GHz. The Intel chip’s base clock is much lower at 1.50 GHz with a 4.80 GHz boost.

Cache layouts also diverge. The AMD processor allocates 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel processor provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, but only 6 MB of shared L3. That smaller L3 pool is notable, especially for workloads that rely on shared cache across cores.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD chip supports DDR5 only, with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel chip supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but uses a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth. The AMD chip also supports ECC memory, while the Intel chip does not.

PCIe connectivity is another differentiator. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core 7 360 provides PCIe Gen 4 with only 6 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD chip uses the Radeon 780M, while the Intel chip uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores.

Power targets are far apart. The AMD processor has a 28 W TDP, while the Intel processor has a 15 W TDP. That lower TDP likely explains the Intel chip’s reduced base clock and smaller cache footprint. The sockets are incompatible: AMD uses Socket FP7, while Intel uses BGA 1516.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to two different use cases. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is the stronger choice for any workload that scales across cores and threads. Its 8-core, 16-thread configuration with dual-channel memory and 20 PCIe lanes gives it a commanding lead in integer math, data compression, encryption, and multithreaded rendering. The 172.6% integer math advantage and 117.8% data compression lead are the kind of margins that show up in real-world productivity and content creation tasks.

The Intel Core 7 360, with its 6 core and 6 thread layout, single-channel memory, and 15 W TDP, is clearly designed for lower power envelopes. Its wins in single-threaded tests, particularly the 13.6% PassMark single-thread lead and the 10.4% Cinebench R23 single-core margin, suggest it handles lightly threaded tasks with better per-core efficiency. The 30% advantage in find prime numbers reinforces that pattern.

For users running heavily parallel workloads, the database favors the AMD chip without ambiguity. The average benchmark score of 39,603 versus 18,374 is a 2.16x difference, and the AMD chip sits at the 87th percentile of all CPUs versus the Intel chip’s 72nd percentile. For users prioritizing single-thread response in a low-power mobile system, the Intel chip offers a narrower but real advantage.

The Intel part’s launch MSRP is $426. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS | Intel Core 7 360 |

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

| Cores | 8 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 6 |

| Base clock | 3.30 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.10 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Not recorded |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Wildcat Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | Not recorded |

| Die size | 178 mm² | Not recorded |

| 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 | 89.6 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 6 lanes (CPU only) |

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

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $426 |