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

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U is the clear performance leader in this comparison. It wins 13 of the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, while the Intel Core 7 360 wins only 4. The AMD part delivers an average benchmark score of 32233, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core 7 360 posts an average score of 18374, which lands in the 72nd percentile. That is a substantial gap in overall compute capability.

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U is the choice for workloads that scale with core count and memory bandwidth. Its 8 cores and 16 threads provide a strong multi-threaded foundation, and the data confirms this with massive wins in multi-core rendering and integer math. The Intel Core 7 360, with 6 cores and 6 threads, is best suited for single-threaded tasks where its higher PassMark single-thread score gives it an edge. It also wins in prime number finding and physics simulations, so users running those specific workloads may prefer it. For everything else, the AMD part is the safer pick.

The Intel Core 7 360 does have one notable advantage: its launch MSRP is $426, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP in the database. However, the benchmark data shows the AMD part delivering roughly 75% higher average performance, so the choice depends on whether the user prioritizes raw throughput or the specific single-thread strengths of the Intel chip.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, built on TSMC's 4 nm process node. It contains 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 360 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, built on Intel's 3 nm process node, with no transistor count or die size recorded in the database. The AMD part belongs to the 8000 series and is classified as Ryzen 7 (Zen 4, Hawk Point), while the Intel part is classified as Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) despite its "Core 7" name.

Core and thread counts differ significantly. The AMD chip has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel chip has 6 cores and 6 threads. This means the AMD part supports simultaneous multithreading, whereas the Intel part does not. Cache configurations also diverge. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and only 6 MB of shared L3.

Memory support is another major differentiator. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U supports DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth and ECC memory support. The Intel Core 7 360 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth and no ECC support. The AMD part also offers more PCIe connectivity: Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, compared to Gen 4 with only 6 lanes from the Intel CPU.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD chip uses the Radeon 780M, while the Intel chip uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1516. Both are mobile parts, both are currently in active production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part was released on 2024-04-15, while the Intel part has a release date of 2026-04-15.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U dominates multi-threaded workloads. The Cinebench results show consistent wins across R15, R20, and R23 multi-core tests, with deltas around 48% to 49%. The PassMark multithread test shows a 53.4% advantage. Integer math is the largest single win: the AMD part scores 88339 versus 34238, a 158% lead. Data compression shows a 90.8% advantage, random string sorting shows 87.7%, and extended instructions show 54.4%. Data encryption is 47.3% ahead. These results indicate the AMD chip is far stronger in content creation, compilation, and any workload that uses many threads.

The Intel Core 7 360 wins in specific single-threaded and specialized tests. PassMark single-thread shows 4274 versus 3641, a 14.8% advantage. Prime number finding shows 120 versus 76, a 36.7% advantage. Physics shows 1213 versus 1174, a 3.2% advantage. These wins suggest the Intel chip has a per-core performance advantage in certain mathematical workloads, despite having fewer cores and a lower boost clock of 4.80 GHz compared to 5.10 GHz on the AMD part.

The floating point math test is closer than most others. The AMD part scores 50746 versus 44963, a 12.9% advantage. While still an AMD win, this is a much narrower margin than the integer math result, indicating the Intel chip has relatively stronger floating point capabilities per core.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What is the difference in memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U provides 89.6 GB/s over a dual-channel DDR5 bus. The Intel Core 7 360 provides 59.7 GB/s over a single-channel bus that supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 360 does not support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

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

Q: How do the processors compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U scores 20254 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the Intel Core 7 360 scores 13634. The AMD part leads by 48.6%.

Q: Which processor wins the PassMark single-thread test?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 wins the PassMark single-thread test with a score of 4274, compared to 3641 for the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, a 14.8% advantage.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U wins every Cinebench test in the comparison. The closest Cinebench margin is in R15 multi-core, where the AMD part scores 2041 against 1374, a 48.5% lead. R15 single-core shows 288 versus 193, a 49.2% lead. R20 multi-core shows 8506 versus 5726, a 48.6% lead. R20 single-core shows 1200 versus 808, a 48.5% lead. R23 multi-core shows 20254 versus 13634, a 48.6% lead. R23 single-core shows 2859 versus 1924, a 48.6% lead. The consistency of these deltas across different Cinebench versions indicates a stable performance gap between the two chips across rendering workloads.

PassMark results show a wider spread of outcomes. The AMD part wins data compression with 272664 against 142877, a 90.8% lead. Data encryption shows 16441 versus 11164, a 47.3% lead. Extended instructions show 19132 versus 12390, a 54.4% lead. Floating point math shows 50746 versus 44963, a 12.9% lead. Integer math shows the largest gap in the entire comparison: 88339 versus 34238, a 158% lead. Multithread shows 23850 versus 15544, a 53.4% lead. Random string sorting shows 33109 versus 17636, an 87.7% lead.

The Intel Core 7 360 wins four tests. Prime number finding shows 120 versus 76, a 36.7% lead. Physics shows 1213 versus 1174, a 3.2% lead. The PassMark single-thread and singlethread tests both show 4274 versus 3641, a 14.8% lead. These wins are concentrated in areas where per-core efficiency and specific instruction patterns matter more than raw thread count.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 7 360 uses 6 cores and 6 threads. Base clocks differ substantially: 3.30 GHz for the AMD part versus 1.50 GHz for the Intel part. Boost clocks are closer, with 5.10 GHz on the AMD side and 4.80 GHz on the Intel side.

Thermal design power shows a major gap. The AMD part has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel part has a TDP of 15 watts. This means the Intel chip is designed for lower power envelopes, which may be relevant for fanless or ultra-thin designs.

Cache layouts are completely different. The AMD part has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. The Intel part has 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 6 MB shared L3. The Intel chip has more L1 and L2 per core, but far less shared L3.

Memory support differs in both channel count and bandwidth. The AMD part uses dual-channel DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s and ECC support. The Intel part uses single-channel DDR5 and LPDDR5X with 59.7 GB/s and no ECC support. PCIe lane counts also differ: 20 Gen 4 lanes on the AMD CPU versus 6 Gen 4 lanes on the Intel CPU.

Process nodes differ by foundry and size. The AMD part uses TSMC's 4 nm process. The Intel part uses Intel's 3 nm process. The AMD part reports 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die, while the Intel part has no transistor or die size data recorded.

Sockets are incompatible: AMD Socket FP7 for the AMD part, Intel BGA 1516 for the Intel part. The AMD part has the part numbers 100-000001317 (FP7r2) and 100-000001377 (FP7), while the Intel part has the part number SAE3E. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $426, while the AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded. Both parts are locked, neither has an unlocked multiplier, and both are classified as mobile processors in active production.