AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS vs Intel Core 7 360 Comparison

AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS vs Intel Core 7 360: a database comparison of two mobile processors that could not be more different in design intent. The AMD part is a high-core-count, high-power workhorse, while the Intel part is a low-power, efficiency-focused chip with a newer process node. The recorded data shows a clear split: the Ryzen dominates multi-threaded and most single-threaded workloads, yet the Intel chip wins in a few specific single-thread tasks and offers a distinctly different set of specifications.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning it lacks simultaneous multithreading.

Q: What is the difference in their average benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS records an average benchmark score of 41963, while the Intel Core 7 360 scores 18374. This puts the AMD processor in the 88th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 72nd percentile for the Intel chip.

Q: Which CPU has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS boosts to 5.20 GHz, which is higher than the Intel Core 7 360's maximum boost of 4.80 GHz.

Q: How do their thermal design power (TDP) ratings compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS has a 45 W TDP, while the Intel Core 7 360 is rated at 15 W. The Intel part is designed for a much lower power envelope.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 360 does not support ECC.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS provides 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth over a dual-channel bus. The Intel Core 7 360 provides 59.7 GB/s over a single-channel bus.

The Verdict

The data directs specific user types to each processor. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is the clear choice for workloads that depend on parallel processing. It wins 14 of the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, including every multi-core rendering test and all heavy math workloads. Its 8-core, 16-thread configuration, combined with a 45 W TDP and dual-channel memory, delivers a level of multi-threaded performance that the Intel part cannot approach. The average benchmark score of 41963 versus 18374 is a decisive gap. Any user prioritizing content creation, compilation, or data processing should select the AMD processor.

The Intel Core 7 360 serves a different purpose. With a 15 W TDP, single-channel memory, and a 3 nm process node, it is engineered for extreme efficiency in compact or fanless mobile designs. It wins the PassMark single-thread test (4274 vs 3920) and the prime number finding test (120 vs 91). For basic office tasks, web browsing, and light productivity, the Intel chip offers a faster single-thread response in those specific tests while consuming far less power. It is the appropriate pick for systems where battery life and thermal headroom are the primary constraints. The AMD chip is for performance, the Intel chip is for efficiency.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most consistent result in the database is the AMD processor's dominance in Cinebench tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS scores 25165 against the Intel's 13634, a delta of 84.6%. The same 84.6% delta appears in Cinebench R15 multi-core (2536 vs 1374) and Cinebench R20 multi-core (10569 vs 5726). Single-core Cinebench results also favor AMD, with the Ryzen leading by 85% in R15 (357 vs 193) and 84.5% in R20 (1491 vs 808). The 84.6% advantage in Cinebench R23 single-core (3552 vs 1924) shows the AMD architecture holds a significant per-thread advantage in this workload.

PassMark integer math delivers the largest margin of the entire comparison. The AMD Ryzen scores 103390, while the Intel Core 7 360 scores 34238, a 202% delta in favor of AMD. Data compression also shows a massive gap: 368884 for AMD versus 142877 for Intel, a 158.2% delta. Random string sorting follows with a 153.3% delta (44668 vs 17636). Extended instructions show a 123.7% delta (27714 vs 12390). Data encryption results in a 95.4% delta (21820 vs 11164), matching the 95.4% delta seen in PassMark multithread (30378 vs 15544). Floating point math favors AMD by 41.2% (63490 vs 44963). Even the closest multi-threaded result, PassMark physics, goes to AMD by 17.9% (1430 vs 1213).

The Intel Core 7 360 secures two unique victories, both in single-thread or scalar workloads. In PassMark single-thread, Intel scores 4274 against AMD's 3920, a delta of -8.3% for AMD, meaning Intel is 8.3% faster. The same -8.3% delta appears in the duplicate PassMark single-thread test (4274 vs 3920). The other Intel win is in PassMark find prime numbers, where Intel scores 120 against AMD's 91, a 24.2% margin in favor of Intel. These wins indicate that in certain integer-heavy, branch-dependent single-thread tasks, the newer Intel core design outperforms the older AMD Zen 4 core.

Specification Differences

The two processors diverge sharply on core configuration. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads, with no hyper-threading. Base clocks are far apart: AMD runs at 4.00 GHz, while Intel sits at 1.50 GHz. Boost clocks are closer, with AMD at 5.20 GHz and Intel at 4.80 GHz.

Power and platform requirements vary. The AMD chip has a 45 W TDP and uses AMD Socket FP7. The Intel chip has a 15 W TDP and uses Intel BGA 1516. Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while Intel supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s. ECC memory is supported only on the AMD part. PCIe lanes also differ: AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while Intel provides Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics differ as well: AMD uses the Radeon 780M, while Intel uses the Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores.

The Intel part is the only one with a recorded launch MSRP of $426. The AMD part has no launch MSRP in the database. Production status is active for both, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is built on TSMC's 4 nm process and uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename. It belongs to the 8000 series and the Ryzen 9 generation. The chip integrates 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. Cache is organized as 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3.

The Intel Core 7 360 uses a 3 nm process node from Intel, with the Wildcat Lake codename and a Core 5 generation label. The database lists no transistor count or die size for this part. Its cache structure is notably different: 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and only 6 MB of shared L3. This gives the Intel core a larger private cache per core but a much smaller shared pool. The AMD processor's 16 MB of shared L3 is more than double the Intel's 6 MB, which contributes to its superior results in data-heavy and multi-threaded tests. The Intel chip compensates with a newer 3 nm process, which explains its lower 15 W TDP and its wins in the specific single-thread tests where it outperforms AMD. The two designs represent different trade-offs: AMD prioritizes brute compute and cache capacity, while Intel focuses on process efficiency and per-core cache density.