AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 vs Intel Core 7 360 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher overall benchmark average?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 records an average benchmark score of 25981, placing it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 7 360 averages 18374, which puts it in the 72nd percentile. The AMD part sits about 41.4% higher in average score based on the two averages.

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-core Cinebench R23 performance?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 wins Cinebench R23 single-core with a score of 1924 versus 1915.5 for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340, a margin of 0.4%. This is the closest single-core contest in the recorded data.

Q: Which processor wins the PassMark integer math test and by how much?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 dominates PassMark integer math with a score of 63078 against 34238 for the Intel Core 7 360, a lead of 84.2%. This is the largest delta across all head-to-head tests in the database.

Q: What is the difference in thermal design power between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel Core 7 360 is rated at 15 watts. The Intel part draws less power according to the specification data, though the AMD chip produces higher overall performance in most multi-threaded workloads.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Both support DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 uses a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel Core 7 360 uses a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which processor has the higher percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 ranks in the 78th percentile, six points above the Intel Core 7 360, which ranks in the 72nd percentile. The database places both firmly in the mid-to-upper range of all recorded processors.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 is built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Krackan Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 300 generation that uses a hybrid of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 195 mm². The Intel Core 7 360 uses the Wildcat Lake codename from the Core 5 generation, built on a 3 nm process at Intel with no die size recorded in the database.

Core configuration differs substantially. Both processors have 6 cores, but the AMD chip supports 12 threads through simultaneous multithreading, while the Intel part has 6 threads with no SMT. This explains much of the performance gap in threaded workloads. The AMD processor has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Intel chip runs a lower 1.50 GHz base and matches the 4.80 GHz boost.

Cache topology is also distinct. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. The Intel Core 7 360 allocates 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has more per-core cache, while the AMD part has more aggregate L3.

Memory architecture separates the two further. The AMD chip uses a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel chip is limited to a single-channel bus at 59.7 GB/s. PCIe connectivity also differs: the AMD processor provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes. Integrated graphics are the Radeon 840M on the AMD side and Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores on the Intel side. Both use different sockets, AMD Socket FP8 for the Ryzen and Intel BGA 1516 for the Core 7.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data shows 8 wins for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 and 7 wins for the Intel Core 7 360. The biggest AMD victory comes in PassMark integer math, where the Ryzen scores 63078 versus 34238, a 84.2% advantage. Data compression also favors AMD heavily: 229796 against 142877, a 60.8% lead. Random string sorting goes to AMD by 41.6% (24970 vs 17636), and extended instructions go to AMD by 32.7% (16440 vs 12390).

Cinebench R15 results are strongly AMD. The Ryzen AI 5 340 scores 1915 in multi-core versus 1374 for the Intel Core 7 360, a 39.4% margin. Single-core R15 also goes to AMD at 242.6 versus 193, a 25.7% edge. PassMark multi-thread favors AMD at 19506 versus 15544, a 25.5% difference. Data encryption is nearly even, with AMD winning 11470 to 11164, just 2.7% ahead.

The Intel Core 7 360 takes its wins in specific workloads. Cinebench R23 multi-core goes to Intel at 13634 versus 12532, an 8.1% margin. PassMark find prime numbers goes to Intel by 40% (120 vs 72). PassMark single-thread favors Intel at 4274 versus 3683, a 13.8% lead. Floating point math goes to Intel at 44963 versus 39967, an 11.1% edge. Physics goes to Intel at 1213 versus 1095, a 9.7% margin. Cinebench R23 single-core is nearly tied, with Intel ahead by 0.4% at 1924 versus 1915.5.

The split reveals a pattern. In Cinebench R15, which appears sensitive to the AMD part's dual-channel memory and SMT, AMD wins by large margins. In Cinebench R23, the Intel chip's higher per-core cache and efficiency core design appear to flip the multi-core result. The PassMark suite splits along workload type: AMD dominates integer-heavy and compression tasks, while Intel leads in prime number search, floating point, physics, and single-threaded execution.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 and Intel Core 7 360 differ across nearly every specification field. The AMD part has 12 threads, the Intel part has 6. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 1.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks match at 4.80 GHz for both. TDP is 28 watts for AMD and 15 watts for Intel.

Process node and foundry differ: AMD uses TSMC 4 nm, Intel uses Intel 3 nm. Die size is 195 mm² for AMD, no value recorded for Intel. Cache differs at every level: L1 is 80 KB per core for AMD and 192 KB per core for Intel, L2 is 1 MB per core for AMD and 2.5 MB per core for Intel, L3 is 8 MB shared for AMD and 6 MB shared for Intel.

Memory bus width differs: dual-channel for AMD, single-channel for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD and 59.7 GB/s for Intel. PCIe lanes differ: 16 Gen 4 lanes from the AMD CPU versus 6 Gen 4 lanes from the Intel CPU. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 840M on AMD, Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores on Intel. Sockets differ: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel BGA 1516.

Release dates differ: the AMD processor launched on 2025-01-05, while the Intel processor launched on 2026-04-15. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $426. The AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded. Both are active production parts for mobile. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. ECC memory is not supported on either.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 wins in workloads that benefit from simultaneous multithreading and high memory bandwidth. Data compression, integer math, random string sorting, and extended instruction workloads all show large AMD leads, ranging from 32.7% to 84.2%. The dual-channel memory bus at 89.6 GB/s appears to support these data-heavy tasks. Cinebench R15 multi-core and single-core also go to AMD, with the multi-core result 39.4% ahead of Intel.

The Intel Core 7 360 wins in single-threaded and floating-point-heavy workloads. PassMark single-thread goes to Intel by 13.8%, and floating point math goes to Intel by 11.1%. Prime number finding is a strong Intel workload at 40% ahead. Physics also favors Intel by 9.7%. The Cinebench R23 multi-core result is a notable Intel victory, suggesting that in certain modern rendering workloads, the 6-thread Intel chip can outperform the 12-thread AMD chip despite the thread disadvantage.

The average benchmark scores reflect the overall split. AMD's 25981 average versus Intel's 18374 shows a 41.4% gap in the database's aggregate metric. The percentile rankings place AMD at 78 and Intel at 72, a six-point separation. The nearest rivals for each chip reinforce their positioning: AMD sits near the Intel Core i7-14701TE (delta -0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE (delta 0.4%), the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS (delta -0.5%), and the Intel Core i7-11700K (delta 0.7%). Intel's nearest rivals are the Intel Core i3-13100 (delta 0%), the Intel Core 5 330 (delta 0.2%), the Intel Core i3-14100 (delta 0.3%), and the Intel Core 3 305 (delta 0.4%).

The Verdict

The data indicates two differently oriented mobile processors. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 delivers higher aggregate performance, a higher percentile ranking, and dominant wins in compression, integer math, and multi-threaded Cinebench R15. It is the better choice for workloads that scale with threads and memory bandwidth, which is consistent with its dual-channel memory and SMT support.

The Intel Core 7 360 offers a different profile. It wins single-threaded PassMark, floating point math, prime number finding, physics, and Cinebench R23 multi-core. It does so at a lower 15-watt TDP and with a 3 nm Intel process. The 0.4% Cinebench R23 single-core margin is effectively a tie, but the 8.1% R23 multi-core win shows that the Intel part can outperform in at least one modern render workload despite having half the threads.

The choice depends on the workload profile. For integer-heavy, compression-heavy, or memory-sensitive tasks, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 is the stronger part based on the recorded deltas. For single-threaded responsiveness, floating point, and lower power draw, the Intel Core 7 360 has the advantage. The 78th percentile ranking for AMD versus 72nd for Intel summarizes the aggregate difference, while the 84.2% integer math win for AMD and the 40% prime number win for Intel illustrate how workload-specific these chips are.