AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE vs Intel Core 7 360 Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the core and thread counts differ between the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE and the Intel Core 7 360?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads. This means the AMD part supports simultaneous multithreading, effectively doubling its thread count, whereas the Intel processor operates with one thread per core.

Q: Which processor has a higher base clock speed?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE has a base clock of 2.00 GHz, compared to the Intel Core 7 360's base clock of 1.50 GHz. Both processors share the same boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

Q: What are the thermal design power (TDP) ratings for these two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE has a TDP of 35 watts. The Intel Core 7 360 has a TDP of 15 watts, making it a significantly lower-power part.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 360 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the memory configuration difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE uses a dual-channel memory bus with DDR5 support and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core 7 360 uses a single-channel memory bus with DDR5 and LPDDR5X support and a memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s.

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

A: The Intel Core 7 360 has a percentile ranking of 72, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE has a percentile ranking of 50. The Intel part also has an average benchmark score of 18374, whereas the AMD part has an average benchmark score of 0 in the recorded data.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE and Intel Core 7 360 represent fundamentally different design approaches. The AMD processor uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation built on the Zen 5 and Zen 5c architecture. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process by TSMC, with a die size of 195 mm². The Intel Core 7 360 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, belongs to the Core 5 generation, and is built on a 3 nm process by Intel. The Intel die size is not recorded in the database.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The AMD part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. While the Intel processor has larger per-core L1 and L2 caches, the AMD processor offers more total L3 cache.

Memory support separates the two clearly. AMD supports DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. Intel supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X but over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth. The AMD part also supports ECC memory, while the Intel part does not.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE provides Gen 4 with 12 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core 7 360 provides Gen 4 with only 6 lanes from the CPU.

Integrated graphics also differ. AMD uses the Radeon 840M, while Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Intel processor's multiplier is locked.

The market segments differ: the AMD part is a desktop processor using AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel part is a mobile processor using Intel BGA 1516. The AMD processor was released on 2026-02-28, and the Intel processor was released on 2026-04-15.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows a clear split between these two processors based on workload and platform requirements. The Intel Core 7 360 holds a percentile ranking of 72 among all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE sits at percentile 50. The Intel part also has a substantial average benchmark score of 18374, while the AMD part has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This means the database contains no measurement data for the AMD processor's performance, so any comparison of actual benchmark outcomes is limited to the Intel side.

The Intel Core 7 360 is a mobile processor with a 15-watt TDP, single-channel memory, and 6 PCIe lanes. It is designed for compact, power-constrained systems. Its nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core i3-13100 with an average score of 18380 and a delta of 0%, the Intel Core 5 330 with 18345 and a delta of 0.2%, the Intel Core i3-14100 with 18318 and a delta of 0.3%, and the Intel Core 3 305 with 18302 and a delta of 0.4%. The Core 7 360 essentially matches these parts, with a delta of 0% against the i3-13100 and small positive deltas against the others.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE is a desktop processor with a 35-watt TDP, dual-channel memory, 12 PCIe lanes, ECC support, and an unlocked multiplier. It offers more platform flexibility for desktop builds that require ECC memory or higher memory bandwidth. Its 6-core, 12-thread configuration provides more thread throughput than the Intel part's 6-core, 6-thread arrangement, but without recorded benchmark scores, the magnitude of that advantage cannot be quantified from the database.

For users prioritizing low power consumption and a compact mobile form factor, the Intel Core 7 360 is the data-supported choice. For users building a desktop system that needs dual-channel memory bandwidth, ECC memory support, or an unlocked multiplier for overclocking, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE is the appropriate pick based on its specifications.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded specification fields. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads. Base clocks differ: 2.00 GHz for AMD versus 1.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are identical at 4.80 GHz.

TDP ratings differ significantly: 35 watts for AMD versus 15 watts for Intel. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel processor uses Intel BGA 1516. The AMD part is a desktop processor, and the Intel part is a mobile processor.

Process nodes differ: 4 nm for AMD versus 3 nm for Intel. The AMD die size is 195 mm², while the Intel die size is not recorded. L1 cache is 80 KB per core for AMD versus 192 KB per core for Intel. L2 cache is 1 MB per core for AMD versus 2.5 MB per core for Intel. L3 cache is 8 MB for AMD versus 6 MB shared for Intel.

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 bandwidth. ECC memory is supported on AMD but not on Intel. PCIe connectivity is Gen 4 with 12 lanes for AMD versus Gen 4 with 6 lanes for Intel.

Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 840M on AMD versus Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores on Intel. The AMD multiplier is unlocked, while the Intel multiplier is locked. Release dates differ: 2026-02-28 for AMD versus 2026-04-15 for Intel. The Intel launch MSRP is $426, and the AMD launch MSRP is not recorded.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark data between the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE and the Intel Core 7 360 is not recorded in the database. However, the Intel Core 7 360 has a complete set of individual benchmark scores that can be analyzed against its nearest rivals.

In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Intel Core 7 360 scores 1374. In Cinebench R15 single-core, it scores 193. In Cinebench R20 multicore, it scores 5726, and in Cinebench R20 single-core, it scores 808. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it scores 13634, and in Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 1924.

PassMark results for the Intel part include data compression at 142877, data encryption at 11164, extended instructions at 12390, find prime numbers at 120, floating point math at 44963, integer math at 34238, multithread at 15544, physics at 1213, random string sorting at 17636, and single thread at 4274.

The nearest rival comparison shows the Intel Core 7 360 at an average score of 18374. The Intel Core i3-13100 has an average score of 18380 with a delta of 0%, meaning the Core 7 360 is essentially tied with that processor. The Intel Core 5 330 has an average score of 18345 with a delta of 0.2%, meaning the Core 7 360 trails by a very small margin. The Intel Core i3-14100 has an average score of 18318 with a delta of 0.3%, so the Core 7 360 leads that part slightly. The Intel Core 3 305 has an average score of 18302 with a delta of 0.4%, giving the Core 7 360 a slightly larger lead.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE has no recorded benchmark scores and no nearest rivals in the database. Its average benchmark score is 0, and its wins and losses in head-to-head comparisons are both 0.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 360 wins on measured performance metrics because it is the only part with recorded benchmark data. Its average benchmark score of 18374 and percentile ranking of 72 confirm that it sits above the AMD part's percentile of 50 in the overall database distribution. The Intel part also delivers competitive results against its nearest rivals, with deltas of 0%, 0.2%, 0.3%, and 0.4% against the Core i3-13100, Core 5 330, Core i3-14100, and Core 3 305 respectively. These near-identical scores indicate the Core 7 360 matches the performance class of those established processors.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE wins on platform capabilities rather than recorded performance. It offers dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, which is 29.9 GB/s higher than the Intel part's 59.7 GB/s single-channel bandwidth. It provides 12 PCIe lanes versus 6 lanes on the Intel part, giving it more expansion headroom. ECC memory support is present on AMD but absent on Intel, which matters for data-integrity-focused desktop workloads. The unlocked multiplier on the AMD part allows overclocking, while the Intel multiplier is locked.

The AMD part also has a higher thread count at 12 threads versus 6 threads, which suggests better multi-threaded workload handling, though the database lacks benchmark confirmation of this advantage. The higher base clock of 2.00 GHz versus 1.50 GHz on Intel indicates a higher idle-to-load frequency floor, but both parts reach the same 4.80 GHz boost clock.

The Intel Core 7 360 wins on power efficiency in terms of TDP, drawing 15 watts versus 35 watts for the AMD part. It also uses a 3 nm process compared to the 4 nm process on AMD. The Intel part supports LPDDR5X memory in addition to DDR5, which the AMD part does not. The Intel part has larger per-core L1 and L2 caches at 192 KB and 2.5 MB per core respectively, compared to 80 KB and 1 MB per core on the AMD part.

For desktop users who need ECC memory, dual-channel bandwidth, more PCIe lanes, or overclocking, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE is the data-supported selection. For mobile users who need a low-power processor with measured benchmark performance and a compact BGA socket, the Intel Core 7 360 is the data-supported selection. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $426, while the AMD launch MSRP is not recorded in the database.