AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX vs Intel Core 7 360 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a complete sweep for the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX across all 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, with zero wins recorded for the Intel Core 7 360. The largest margin appears in PassMark integer math, where the AMD part scores 212,598 against 34,238, a delta of 520.9%. This is not a narrow victory but a fundamental performance tier separation.

Multi-threaded workloads amplify the gap dramatically. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Ryzen 9 9955HX produces 5,905 points versus 1,374 for the Intel Core 7 360, a 329.8% advantage. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 172.5% delta, with scores of 37,159 and 13,634 respectively. PassMark multi-thread tells the same story: 56,171 versus 15,544, a 261.4% lead. The data compression test is even more lopsided, with the AMD processor reaching 731,998 compared to 142,877, a 412.3% difference. Data encryption shows a 234.4% margin (37,330 versus 11,164). Extended instruction workloads also favor the Ryzen heavily, with 57,946 against 12,390, a 367.7% delta. Random string sorting produces 77,890 versus 17,636, a 341.7% gap.

Single-thread performance is the only category where the two processors approach parity. PassMark single-thread scores are 4,393 for the AMD part and 4,274 for the Intel part, a mere 2.8% difference. Cinebench R23 single-core shows a 13% delta (2,174 versus 1,924), while Cinebench R15 single-core gives the Ryzen a 74.1% edge (336 versus 193). The PassMark physics test shows a 124.2% lead (2,720 versus 1,213). Prime number finding, which stresses integer throughput, favors AMD by 139.2% (287 versus 120). Floating point math shows a 204% advantage (136,682 versus 44,963).

The average benchmark score reflects this gulf: the Ryzen 9 9955HX averages 91,199 across all recorded tests, placing it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core 7 360 averages 18,374, sitting in the 72nd percentile. The nearest rivals for the AMD chip include the Intel Xeon 654 at 90,717 (0.5% lower) and the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 at 90,541 (0.7% lower). The Intel Core 7 360, by contrast, lands alongside desktop-class chips like the Intel Core i3-13100 at 18,380 (0% delta) and the Intel Core i3-14100 at 18,318 (0.3% delta). This positions the Intel mobile part at roughly the performance level of an entry-level desktop i3, while the AMD chip competes with server and high-end workstation processors.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX uses the Zen 5 architecture on the Fire Range codename, part of the 9000 series. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with 16,630 million transistors spread across two chiplets, each 70.6 mm². The Intel Core 7 360 uses the Wildcat Lake codename from the Core 5 generation, fabricated on Intel's 3 nm process. The database records no transistor count or die size for the Intel part.

Core configurations diverge sharply. The AMD chip provides 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel chip provides 6 cores and 6 threads, with no hyper-threading support. Cache hierarchies are structured differently as well. The Ryzen 9 9955HX offers 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of shared L3. The Intel Core 7 360 offers 192 KB of L1 per core and 2.5 MB of L2 per core, but only 6 MB of shared L3. The per-core L1 and L2 figures favor Intel, but the shared L3 advantage is overwhelmingly on the AMD side, 64 MB versus 6 MB.

Memory architecture also separates the two. The AMD processor supports DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth and ECC memory support. The Intel processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth and no ECC support. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the Ryzen provides Gen 5 with 28 CPU lanes, while the Intel part provides Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics are present on both, with the AMD side using Radeon 610M and the Intel side using Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores.

Clock behavior shows a notable split. The AMD part has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Intel part has a lower base of 1.50 GHz and a boost of 4.80 GHz. The AMD processor carries an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel processor is locked. Power envelopes differ substantially, with the AMD part rated at 55 W TDP and the Intel part at 15 W TDP. The release dates in the database are also separated: the AMD processor entered production status as active with a release date in January 2025, while the Intel processor is listed with an April 2026 release.

FAQ

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX wins decisively. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 37,159 versus 13,634, a 172.5% advantage. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows 5,905 versus 1,374, a 329.8% delta.

Q: How close is single-thread performance?

A: The gap is small. PassMark single-thread scores are 4,393 for the AMD part and 4,274 for the Intel part, a 2.8% difference. Cinebench R23 single-core favors AMD by 13% (2,174 versus 1,924).

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 360 win any benchmark in the head-to-head data?

A: No. The recorded head-to-head results show 15 wins for the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX and 0 wins for the Intel Core 7 360.

Q: How does the Intel Core 7 360 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The database places it at 18,374 average benchmark score, statistically tied with the Intel Core i3-13100 at 18,380 (0% delta) and the Intel Core 5 330 at 18,345 (0.2% delta). It sits in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX supports dual-channel DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core 7 360 supports single-channel DDR5 and LPDDR5X with 59.7 GB/s.

Q: What sockets do these processors use?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX uses AMD Socket FL1. The Intel Core 7 360 uses Intel BGA 1516.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification field. The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads. Base clocks are 2.50 GHz versus 1.50 GHz, and boost clocks are 5.40 GHz versus 4.80 GHz. TDP ratings are 55 W versus 15 W. The AMD part uses the Zen 5 architecture on the Fire Range codename; the Intel part uses the Wildcat Lake codename with no architecture field recorded. Process nodes are 4 nm at TSMC for AMD versus 3 nm at Intel for the Intel part. The AMD chip carries 16,630 million transistors with a die size of 2x 70.6 mm²; the Intel chip has no transistor or die size data.

Cache configurations differ in every level. L1 per core is 80 KB for AMD and 192 KB for Intel. L2 per core is 1 MB for AMD and 2.5 MB for Intel. L3 shared is 64 MB for AMD and 6 MB for Intel. Memory support lists DDR5 for AMD versus DDR5 and LPDDR5X for Intel. Memory bus widths are dual-channel versus single-channel, with bandwidths of 89.6 GB/s and 59.7 GB/s respectively. ECC memory support is present on AMD and absent on Intel. PCIe generation and lane counts are Gen 5 with 28 lanes for AMD versus Gen 4 with 6 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon 610M for AMD and Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) for Intel. The multiplier is unlocked on the AMD part and locked on the Intel part. The Intel Core 7 360 has a launch MSRP of $426. The AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded. Release dates in the database are January 2025 for AMD and April 2026 for Intel.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX wins every recorded head-to-head comparison, so the use-case split is defined by the magnitude of the margins rather than by any Intel victory. The largest relative wins for the AMD part appear in integer math (520.9%), data compression (412.3%), extended instructions (367.7%), random string sorting (341.7%), and Cinebench R15 multi-core (329.8%). These workloads involve heavy parallel integer throughput, large shared cache working sets, and sustained multi-thread execution. The 64 MB L3 cache and 16-core, 32-thread configuration directly support these patterns. For content creation, compilation, scientific simulation, or any workload that scales across cores, the data indicates the Ryzen 9 9955HX is the appropriate choice.

The Intel Core 7 360 has no benchmark wins in the recorded data, but its closest margins reveal where it can serve adequately. The 2.8% single-thread gap in PassMark and the 13% gap in Cinebench R23 single-core suggest that lightly threaded, short-burst tasks do not expose the full performance difference. The 15 W TDP rating, single-channel memory bus, and 6-thread configuration position it for power-constrained mobile designs where the AMD chip's 55 W envelope would be unsuitable. The Intel part also supports LPDDR5X memory, which the AMD part does not list, and its 3 nm process node indicates a more recent fabrication generation. The launch MSRP of $426 for the Intel part provides a reference point, though the database does not record a comparable price for the AMD chip.

The percentile rankings summarize the positioning. The Ryzen 9 9955HX sits at the 96th percentile of all CPUs, adjacent to server-class parts like the Intel Xeon 654 (90,717 average, 0.5% lower) and the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 (90,541 average, 0.7% lower). The Intel Core 7 360 sits at the 72nd percentile, grouped with desktop i3-class chips. For workloads that demand maximum multi-thread throughput, the AMD part is the clear selection. For low-power, single-thread-oriented mobile systems where the thermal and power budget is constrained to 15 W, the Intel part remains a functional option, though the benchmark data shows it does not match the AMD processor in any measured test.