AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX vs Intel Core 7 360 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data leaves no ambiguity about the performance relationship between these two mobile processors. Across all eleven shared benchmark tests, the AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX claims victory, with margins that range from narrow to overwhelming.

The closest contest appears in single-threaded performance. In the passmark_single_thread test, the AMD scores 4461 against the Intel Core 7 360's 4274, a 4.4% advantage. That is a meaningful lead, but it is the only benchmark where the Intel part stays within striking distance. The same pattern repeats in the duplicate passmark_singlethread entry, with identical scores and the same 4.4% delta.

Every other benchmark tells a story of decisive separation. The largest gap emerges in passmark_integer_math, where the AMD delivers 172943 versus the Intel's 34238, a 405.1% difference. Data compression follows a similar trajectory: the AMD scores 662381 against 142877, a 363.6% margin. Extended instructions show a 334.4% gap, with scores of 53817 and 12390 respectively. Random string sorting sees the AMD at 70175 versus 17636, a 297.9% differential.

The multithreaded workloads reinforce this hierarchy. In passmark_multithread, the AMD records 51722 while the Intel manages 15544, representing a 232.7% advantage. Data encryption shows a 187.9% gap, with 32139 versus 11164. Prime number finding yields 323 against 120, a 169.2% margin. Floating point math comes in at 115062 versus 44963, a 155.9% difference, and physics simulation scores 3054 against 1213, a 151.8% advantage.

The benchmark database also places the AMD in the 97th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 7 360 sits in the 72nd percentile. The average benchmark score reflects this distance: the AMD averages 106413, the Intel 18374. Interestingly, the Intel's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i3-13100 with an average score of 18380, a 0% delta, and the Intel Core 5 330 at 18345, a 0.2% delta. The AMD's nearest rivals are workstation-class parts: the Intel Xeon w7-3555 at 106192 (0.2% delta), the Intel Xeon 6521P at 105845 (0.5% delta), and the AMD EPYC 8324P at 103329 (3% delta). The AMD outperforms the Xeon w7-2595X by 2.1%, despite that chip's higher average score of 108663.

Architecture Differences

The architectural divide between these two processors is substantial and helps explain the benchmark chasm. The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX belongs to the 9000 series and uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Fire Range codename, manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It packs 12 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The thermal design power sits at 55 watts.

The Intel Core 7 360, by contrast, comes from the Wildcat Lake generation, built on Intel's 3 nm process. It offers 6 cores and 6 threads, with no hyperthreading, a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. Its TDP is just 15 watts. The AMD has double the cores and four times the threads, which directly feeds its multithread dominance.

Cache configurations diverge sharply. The AMD provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a large 64 MB shared L3. The Intel offers 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, but only 6 MB of shared L3. The AMD's total L3 cache is more than ten times larger, which likely contributes to its data compression and random string sorting advantages, workloads that benefit from holding larger working sets on-die.

Memory subsystems also differ. The AMD supports dual-channel DDR5 with a bandwidth rating of 89.6 GB/s and includes ECC memory support. The Intel supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X but operates on a single-channel memory bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC. The AMD's dual-channel configuration provides 50% more theoretical memory bandwidth, a factor that amplifies its advantage in bandwidth-sensitive tasks.

The integrated graphics present a similar contrast. The AMD uses a Radeon 610M, while the Intel features Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the AMD provides Gen 5 with 28 lanes from the CPU, the Intel offers Gen 4 with only 6 lanes. The AMD also has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking, whereas the Intel multiplier remains locked.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark results indicate that the AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX wins everywhere the database measures. The question is not which workloads favor the AMD, but rather how narrow the Intel's losses are.

The Intel Core 7 360 comes closest in single-thread performance. Its 4274 score trails the AMD's 4461 by only 4.4%. For applications that depend heavily on single-core responsiveness, such as lightly threaded productivity tasks or older software, the Intel part is competitive, though still behind. The 15-watt TDP also suggests that the Intel may fit into thinner, passively cooled chassis where the 55-watt AMD would struggle, though the database does not include thermal or power efficiency benchmarks to confirm this directly.

The AMD dominates in every multithreaded and data-intensive category. Integer math, floating point math, data compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, random string sorting, and physics simulation all show the AMD at least 150% ahead. The multithread score of 51722 versus 15544 indicates that heavily parallel workloads, such as video rendering, code compilation, scientific computation, and database operations, would see roughly three times the throughput on the AMD.

The AMD also holds the edge in raw memory throughput, with 89.6 GB/s against the Intel's 59.7 GB/s, and its 64 MB L3 cache versus 6 MB gives it a decisive advantage in workloads with large active data sets. The dual-channel memory bus reinforces this, as single-channel configurations often bottleneck memory-intensive applications.

FAQ

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX scores 4461 in the passmark_single_thread test, while the Intel Core 7 360 scores 4274. The AMD leads by 4.4%.

Q: How large is the multithread performance gap?

A: The AMD records 51722 in passmark_multithread against the Intel's 15544, a 232.7% advantage. The AMD's 12 cores and 24 threads outnumber the Intel's 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The AMD supports dual-channel DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel uses single-channel memory with 59.7 GB/s. The AMD also supports ECC memory, which the Intel does not.

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 360 have any benchmark where it wins?

A: No. Across all eleven head-to-head benchmark tests, the AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX wins every single one. The Intel's closest result is the 4.4% deficit in single-thread performance.

Q: What are the core and thread counts?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare?

A: The AMD provides 80 KB L1 and 1 MB L2 per core, with 64 MB of shared L3. The Intel provides 192 KB L1 and 2.5 MB L2 per core, with only 6 MB of shared L3.

The Verdict

The data shows a clear performance hierarchy. The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX occupies the 97th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 7 360 sits in the 72nd percentile. The AMD's average benchmark score of 106413 is roughly 5.8 times the Intel's 18374. For any workload measured in the database, the AMD is the superior choice.

The Intel Core 7 360 does have one attribute that the AMD cannot match: its 15-watt TDP is less than a third of the AMD's 55 watts. The Intel's single-thread score is within 4.4% of the AMD, which means for lightly threaded tasks in a power-constrained device, the Intel offers a reasonable approximation of the AMD's performance. The Intel also uses a 3 nm process from Intel's own foundry, a more advanced node than the AMD's 4 nm TSMC process, though this does not translate into benchmark superiority.

The AMD's 12-core, 24-thread configuration with 64 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth makes it the clear pick for multithreaded and data-intensive mobile workloads. The Intel's 6-core, 6-thread design with 6 MB of L3 and single-channel 59.7 GB/s memory bandwidth positions it as a lower-power alternative for users who prioritize efficiency over raw throughput. The database records no benchmark where the Intel wins, so any selection of the Intel Core 7 360 must rest on power consumption considerations outside the measured performance metrics, not on demonstrated computational superiority.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX | Intel Core 7 360 |

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

| Cores | 12 | 6 |

| Threads | 24 | 6 |

| Base Clock | 3.00 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.20 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FL1 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Not listed |

| Codename | Fire Range | Wildcat Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen 9 (Zen 5 (Fire Range)) | Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2.5 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 64 MB | 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 5, 28 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 6 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 610M | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Part Number | 100-000001366 | SAE3E |

| Release Date | 2025-01-05 | 2026-04-15 |

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $426 |

The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX carries a launch MSRP that is not recorded in the database, while the Intel Core 7 360 lists a launch MSRP of $426. The AMD's transistor count is listed as 16,630 million across a die size of 2x 70.6 mm², while the Intel's transistor count and die size are not recorded. Both processors are active production parts in the mobile market segment.