AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX vs Intel Core 7 360 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor delivers the higher multi-threaded performance in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 29400 against 13634 for the Intel Core 7 360, a 115.6% advantage. The AMD part also leads in PassMark multithread with 53204 versus 15544, a 242.3% difference.

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

A: Yes, it wins in single-threaded workloads. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 1924 versus 1807 for the AMD (a 6.1% edge). In PassMark single-thread, it scores 4274 versus 3942, a 7.8% advantage. These are the only two distinct test wins for Intel; the duplicate PassMark singlethread entry repeats the same result.

Q: What is the overall performance percentile ranking for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX sits at the 94th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel Core 7 360 sits at the 72nd percentile. The average benchmark score for the AMD part is 69875, compared to 18374 for the Intel part.

Q: How do the core and thread counts differ between these two mobile processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The Intel part does not support simultaneous multithreading, which contributes to its lower multi-threaded scores.

Q: What are the thermal design power ratings for these processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX has a TDP of 55 watts. The Intel Core 7 360 has a TDP of 15 watts. This reflects the AMD part's higher-performance, higher-power design versus the Intel part's efficiency-oriented positioning.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock speed?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX boosts to 5.20 GHz. The Intel Core 7 360 boosts to 4.80 GHz. The Intel part has a lower base clock of 1.50 GHz versus 2.40 GHz for the AMD part.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits cleanly between multi-threaded throughput and single-threaded responsiveness. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX dominates every multi-threaded workload in the head-to-head set, while the Intel Core 7 360 claims a narrower but consistent lead in single-threaded tests.

For heavily parallel workloads, the AMD part is the clear choice. The largest single advantage appears in PassMark integer math, where the AMD scores 202883 against 34238 for Intel, a 492.6% difference. Data compression shows a 385.6% gap (693741 versus 142877), random string sorting shows 363.7% (81775 versus 17636), and extended instructions show 311.9% (51029 versus 12390). These are workloads that scale with core count, and the AMD part's 16 cores versus 6 cores, combined with 32 threads versus 6 threads, produces an overwhelming advantage.

The Intel Core 7 360 wins only in single-threaded scenarios. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1924 beats the AMD's 1807 by 6.1%. Its PassMark single-thread score of 4274 beats 3942 by 7.8%. This suggests that for lightly threaded applications, such as certain legacy software or simple interactive tasks, the Intel part offers marginally better responsiveness. However, the magnitude of these wins is small compared to the multi-threaded gaps.

The database also shows workloads where the AMD advantage is more moderate but still decisive. Floating-point math shows a 170% gap (121383 versus 44963), prime number finding shows 127.5% (273 versus 120), and physics shows 89.4% (2297 versus 1213). Data encryption shows 276% (41974 versus 11164). Even in these less extreme cases, the AMD part delivers roughly double the performance or better.

The overall pattern is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX wins 10 head-to-head benchmark categories, while the Intel Core 7 360 wins 3 (including the duplicate singlethread entry). For any user prioritizing parallel throughput, the AMD part is the stronger option. For users who need maximum single-thread speed and accept lower multi-threaded performance, the Intel part has a specific but narrow role.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Dragon Range codename, built on TSMC's 5 nm process. It integrates 13,140 million transistors across a die size of 2x 71 mm². The Intel Core 7 360 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, built on Intel's 3 nm process. The process node advantage belongs to Intel, but the AMD design compensates with a larger core count.

Cache hierarchies diverge significantly. The AMD part provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and only 6 MB of shared L3. Total cache capacity is far larger on the AMD side, which helps feed its 16 cores in memory-intensive parallel workloads.

The AMD part uses a dual-channel DDR5 memory bus with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X but uses a single-channel memory bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The single-channel configuration is a notable limitation for the Intel part, as it restricts memory throughput even for its smaller core count.

PCIe support also differs. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX offers Gen 5 with 28 lanes (CPU only). The Intel Core 7 360 offers Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). This gives the AMD platform substantially more I/O bandwidth and connectivity for peripherals.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD part uses the Radeon 610M, while the Intel part uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. Both are mobile-oriented iGPUs, but the AMD processor pairs its graphics with the larger CPU complex.

Neither processor supports ECC memory. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel part does not. The AMD part belongs to the 7000 series in the Ryzen 9 generation, while the Intel part is in the Core 5 generation with Wildcat Lake. The AMD part has been in production since January 2024, the Intel part since April 2026.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts represent the most consequential difference. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads. This is a 10-core and 26-thread difference.

Clock speeds differ in both directions. The AMD part has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The AMD part runs at a higher base speed and boosts higher, but the Intel part achieves better single-thread scores despite the lower clocks.

TDP differs substantially. The AMD part is rated at 55 watts, the Intel part at 15 watts. This 40-watt gap indicates very different thermal envelopes and battery-life expectations in mobile systems.

Memory support differs. The AMD part uses DDR5 only, with a dual-channel bus and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but with a single-channel bus and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth.

PCIe generation and lane count differ. The AMD part uses Gen 5 with 28 lanes, the Intel part uses Gen 4 with 6 lanes.

The socket differs: AMD Socket FL1 for the AMD part, Intel BGA 1516 for the Intel part. The process node differs: 5 nm TSMC versus 3 nm Intel. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel part is locked.

The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $426. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest margin in the entire head-to-head set belongs to PassMark integer math. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX scores 202883, the Intel Core 7 360 scores 34238, producing a 492.6% delta. This is a workload that scales heavily with core count and thread count, and the AMD part's 16 cores and 32 threads completely overwhelm the Intel part's 6 cores and 6 threads.

PassMark data compression shows a 385.6% gap. The AMD scores 693741, the Intel scores 142877. Random string sorting shows 363.7% (81775 versus 17636). Extended instructions show 311.9% (51029 versus 12390). Data encryption shows 276% (41974 versus 11164). These are all throughput-oriented workloads where the AMD part delivers between roughly 3.7x and 4.9x the performance.

PassMark multithread shows a 242.3% difference. The AMD scores 53204, the Intel scores 15544. Floating-point math shows 170% (121383 versus 44963). Prime number finding shows 127.5% (273 versus 120). Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 115.6% (29400 versus 13634). Physics shows 89.4% (2297 versus 1213). Even the smallest multi-threaded gap, physics, still represents nearly double the performance.

The Intel Core 7 360 wins the two single-threaded tests. Cinebench R23 single-core shows the Intel at 1924 versus the AMD at 1807, a 6.1% edge. PassMark single-thread shows the Intel at 4274 versus 3942, a 7.8% edge. The duplicate PassMark singlethread entry repeats the same 7.8% delta. These are the only wins for Intel, and they are modest in scale.

The overall win count is 10 for the AMD part and 3 for the Intel part, with the 3 Intel wins including the duplicate singlethread entry. The average benchmark score confirms the hierarchy: 69875 for the AMD versus 18374 for the Intel. The AMD part sits at the 94th percentile, the Intel part at the 72nd percentile.

The nearest rivals for the AMD part include the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F with a 0.2% lower average score, the Intel Core i7-14700KF with a 0.4% lower score, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X with a 0.5% higher score. The nearest rivals for the Intel part include the Intel Core i3-13100 with an identical average score, the Intel Core 5 330 with a 0.2% higher score, and the Intel Core i3-14100 with a 0.3% higher score. These comparisons place the AMD part among desktop-class high-end processors, while the Intel part sits at the entry level of desktop performance.