AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX vs Intel Core 7 360 Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data splits these two mobile processors into entirely different performance classes. The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX wins 12 of 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, while the Intel Core 7 360 takes only 3. The AMD part sits at the 95th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 81,103. The Intel part sits at the 72nd percentile, with an average score of 18,374. That is a 62,729 point gap in average score, a difference of roughly 4.4 times.

The Ryzen 9 8940HX is the clear choice for multi-threaded workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32,521 is 138.5% ahead of the Intel Core 7 360's 13,634. In PassMark integer math, the AMD part scores 189,221 versus 34,238, a 452.7% advantage. The data indicates this processor is for users who need sustained heavy compute: rendering, compilation, data compression, encryption, and floating-point workloads.

The Intel Core 7 360 wins in single-threaded PassMark tests. It scores 4,274 in PassMark single-thread versus 3,874 for the AMD, a 9.4% lead. It also edges out the AMD part in Cinebench R23 single-core, 1,924 versus 1,917, a 0.4% margin. This processor is for light, battery-conscious mobile use where single-thread responsiveness matters more than raw throughput.

The database places the AMD part alongside Intel Xeon w5-3535X and Intel Core i9-14900KS, both with average scores within 0.1% of the Ryzen. The Intel Core 7 360 shares its performance tier with Intel Core i3-13100 and Intel Core i3-14100, with delta values of 0% and 0.3% respectively. The Ryzen 9 8940HX is a high-end desktop-replacement chip; the Intel Core 7 360 is an entry-level mobile chip. Pick the AMD for compute, the Intel for efficiency and single-thread speed.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Dragon Range codename, part of the 8000 series. It is built on TSMC's 5 nm process with 13,140 million transistors across a 2x 71 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 360 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, part of the Core 5 generation, built on Intel's 3 nm process. The process node difference is significant: 5 nm versus 3 nm.

Core counts differ dramatically. The AMD part has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel part has 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading. The Intel chip has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The AMD chip has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. The TDP figures reflect their positioning: 55 W for the AMD, 15 W for the Intel.

Cache configurations are structured differently. The AMD part provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of shared L3. The Intel part provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and only 6 MB of shared L3. The AMD part has over 10 times the L3 cache. That 64 MB L3 helps explain its dominance in data-heavy workloads like compression and encryption.

Memory support also differs. The AMD part supports DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth. The AMD part offers PCIe Gen 5 with 28 CPU lanes, while the Intel part offers PCIe Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes. The AMD multiplier is unlocked; the Intel multiplier is locked.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD part uses Radeon 610M. The Intel part uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. Neither processor supports ECC memory. The release dates are close: the AMD part entered production status as active with a release date of 2025-04-22, while the Intel part has a release date of 2026-04-15. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $426.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: Which processor wins in multi-core rendering benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX wins by a wide margin. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 32,521 versus 13,634, a 138.5% advantage. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 5,355 versus 1,374, a 289.7% advantage.

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

A: Yes. It wins PassMark single-thread with 4,274 versus 3,874, a 9.4% lead, and Cinebench R23 single-core with 1,924 versus 1,917, a 0.4% lead. It also wins PassMark singlethread, which is the same test with the same scores.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX has an average benchmark score of 81,103. The Intel Core 7 360 has an average benchmark score of 18,374.

Q: How do the two processors compare in memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX supports dual-channel DDR5 with 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core 7 360 supports single-channel DDR5 and LPDDR5X with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: What are the TDP ratings?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX has a TDP of 55 W. The Intel Core 7 360 has a TDP of 15 W.

Specification Differences

Process node: AMD uses TSMC 5 nm. Intel uses Intel 3 nm.

Cores: AMD has 16. Intel has 6.

Threads: AMD has 32. Intel has 6.

Base clock: AMD is 2.40 GHz. Intel is 1.50 GHz.

Boost clock: AMD is 5.30 GHz. Intel is 4.80 GHz.

TDP: AMD is 55 W. Intel is 15 W.

Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket FL1. Intel uses Intel BGA 1516.

Codename: AMD is Dragon Range. Intel is Wildcat Lake.

Transistors: AMD has 13,140 million. Intel has no recorded figure.

Die size: AMD is 2x 71 mm². Intel has no recorded figure.

L1 cache: AMD is 64 KB per core. Intel is 192 KB per core.

L2 cache: AMD is 1 MB per core. Intel is 2.5 MB per core.

L3 cache: AMD is 64 MB. Intel is 6 MB shared.

Memory support: AMD is DDR5. Intel is DDR5 and LPDDR5X.

Memory bus: AMD is dual-channel. Intel is single-channel.

Memory bandwidth: AMD is 83.2 GB/s. Intel is 59.7 GB/s.

PCIe: AMD is Gen 5 with 28 lanes. Intel is Gen 4 with 6 lanes.

Integrated graphics: AMD is Radeon 610M. Intel is Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe).

Multiplier: AMD is unlocked. Intel is locked.

Part number: AMD is 100-000001849. Intel is SAE3E.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX dominates the multi-threaded tests. The largest single delta is in PassMark integer math, where the AMD part scores 189,221 against 34,238, a 452.7% advantage. That is the kind of gap that separates workstation-class silicon from entry-level mobile parts. PassMark data compression shows a 355.6% lead for AMD, with scores of 650,984 versus 142,877. PassMark random string sorting gives AMD a 327.4% lead, 75,381 versus 17,636.

Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a 289.7% delta, with AMD at 5,355 and Intel at 1,374. PassMark extended instructions shows a 285.8% lead, 47,802 versus 12,390. PassMark data encryption shows a 252.2% lead, 39,318 versus 11,164. PassMark multithread shows a 219.9% lead, 49,731 versus 15,544. PassMark floating point math shows a 153.4% lead, 113,921 versus 44,963. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 138.5% lead, 32,521 versus 13,634. PassMark find prime numbers shows a 109.2% lead, 251 versus 120. PassMark physics shows a 73.5% lead, 2,104 versus 1,213. Cinebench R15 single-core shows a 51.3% lead, 292 versus 193.

The Intel Core 7 360 takes the two single-thread PassMark entries, both scoring 4,274 versus 3,874, a 9.4% lead for Intel. It also takes Cinebench R23 single-core by a narrow 0.4% margin, 1,924 versus 1,917. Those are the only three Intel wins. The AMD part wins 12 of the 15 recorded comparisons.

The average benchmark scores confirm the hierarchy. The AMD part's 81,103 average places it near the Intel Xeon w5-3535X at 81,115 and the Intel Core i9-14900KS at 81,127. The Intel Core 7 360's 18,374 average places it near the Intel Core i3-13100 at 18,380 and the Intel Core 5 330 at 18,345. The AMD part outperforms its nearest rivals by 0.4% over the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 and 0.5% over the Intel Xeon 638. The Intel part leads its nearest rival, the Intel Core i3-13100, by 0%, and trails the Intel Core 5 330 by 0.2%.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX wins in every multi-threaded and compute-heavy category. The data shows it is the processor for workloads that scale with core count and cache size. Its 16 cores, 32 threads, and 64 MB of L3 cache drive massive leads in integer math, floating point math, compression, encryption, and extended instruction workloads. The 452.7% lead in integer math and 355.6% lead in data compression indicate a processor built for heavy number crunching. The 252.2% lead in data encryption suggests strong performance for security-related tasks. The 285.8% lead in extended instructions points to strong SIMD and vector workload performance.

The Intel Core 7 360 wins in single-threaded PassMark tests and narrowly in Cinebench R23 single-core. Its 4,274 single-thread PassMark score and 1,924 Cinebench R23 single-core score show competitive per-core speed despite having only 6 cores and 6 threads. The 15 W TDP and single-channel memory bus indicate a design focused on power efficiency rather than raw throughput. The 6 MB L3 cache and 6 PCIe Gen 4 lanes confirm its role as a lightweight mobile part.

The use-case split is straightforward. The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX delivers for rendering, compilation, data processing, and other parallel workloads. Its 95th percentile standing and proximity to workstation and desktop flagship chips like the Intel Xeon w5-3535X and Intel Core i9-14900KS show it belongs in high-performance mobile workstations. The Intel Core 7 360 delivers for light single-threaded tasks and battery-conscious mobile use. Its 72nd percentile standing and proximity to Intel Core i3-class desktop parts show it belongs in thin, low-power notebooks. The 55 W TDP of the AMD part and 15 W TDP of the Intel part frame the tradeoff: the AMD part consumes more power and delivers far more compute, while the Intel part sips power and offers a modest single-thread edge.