AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 vs Intel Core 7 360 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a closely contested matchup, with the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 securing 8 benchmark wins and the Intel Core 7 360 taking 7. The margins, however, are not uniform, revealing distinct performance profiles for each processor.

The most decisive victory for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 appears in the PassMark integer math test, where it scores 63,233 against Intel's 34,238, a lead of 84.7%. This is the single largest delta in the entire comparison. The AMD part also demonstrates a strong advantage in data compression, scoring 221,581 versus 142,877, a difference of 55.1%. Other notable wins for the AMD processor include random string sorting (24,334 vs 17,636, a 38% lead), Cinebench R15 single-core (276 vs 193, a 43% advantage), Cinebench R15 multi-core (1,743 vs 1,374, a 26.9% gain), and extended instructions (15,721 vs 12,390, also 26.9%). The PassMark multithread test shows the AMD part ahead by 23.6%, scoring 19,215 against 15,544. The narrowest AMD win is in data encryption, where it edges out the Intel chip by a razor-thin margin: 11,212 vs 11,164, a 0.4% difference.

The Intel Core 7 360 counters with its own set of wins, many of them in newer Cinebench workloads. The Intel processor leads in Cinebench R23 multi-core, scoring 13,634 versus 11,534, a 15.4% advantage. It also wins Cinebench R23 single-core with 1,924 against 1,802, a 6.3% delta. In PassMark floating point math, the Intel chip scores 44,963 against AMD's 39,662, an 11.8% lead. The Intel part also wins the PassMark physics test (1,213 vs 1,084, a 10.6% advantage), the PassMark single-thread test (4,274 vs 3,758, a 12.1% lead), and the find prime numbers test, where it scores 120 versus 74, a 38.3% margin.

The split is telling: the AMD processor dominates in integer-heavy, compression, and sorting workloads, while the Intel processor shows superior results in floating-point math, physics simulation, and the newer Cinebench R23 tests. The overall average benchmark score reflects this divide: the AMD part records an average of 27,932, placing it in the 80th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part averages 18,374, sitting in the 72nd percentile.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 delivers its strongest performance in workloads that rely on parallel integer throughput and memory bandwidth operations. Its 84.7% lead in integer math and 55.1% lead in data compression indicate a clear advantage for tasks such as file archiving, database operations, and general productivity software that processes large amounts of structured data. The 38% lead in random string sorting further supports this, as sorting algorithms are heavily dependent on memory access patterns and integer comparisons. The multithread score of 19,215 versus 15,544 shows that the AMD part's 12 threads are being utilized effectively in multi-threaded workloads, outperforming the Intel part's 6 threads by 23.6%. The Cinebench R15 results, both single and multi-core, also favor the AMD processor, suggesting strong legacy application compatibility.

The Intel Core 7 360, despite having fewer threads, shows its strength in single-threaded performance and specific computational patterns. The 12.1% lead in PassMark single-thread (4,274 vs 3,758) and the 6.3% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core indicate that the Intel architecture extracts more performance from each individual core. This translates to advantages in lightly threaded applications and tasks that cannot parallelize well. The find prime numbers test, where Intel leads by 38.3%, is a classic example of a workload that benefits from high per-core integer throughput and efficient branch prediction. The floating-point math advantage of 11.8% suggests the Intel part is better suited for scientific computing, 3D rendering, and other numerically intensive tasks. The physics test win (10.6%) points toward better performance in physics simulation within games or engineering applications.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 records an average benchmark score of 27,932, compared to the Intel Core 7 360's 18,374. The AMD part ranks in the 80th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part ranks in the 72nd percentile.

Q: How do the two processors compare in multi-threaded performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 wins the PassMark multithread test by 23.6% (19,215 vs 15,544) and the Cinebench R15 multi-core test by 26.9% (1,743 vs 1,374). However, the Intel Core 7 360 wins the Cinebench R23 multi-core test by 15.4% (13,634 vs 11,534).

Q: Which processor has better single-core performance?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 leads in single-threaded tests. It wins PassMark single-thread by 12.1% (4,274 vs 3,758) and Cinebench R23 single-core by 6.3% (1,924 vs 1,802). The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 wins the older Cinebench R15 single-core test by 43% (276 vs 193).

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each processor in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340's nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (average score 27,896, 0.1% delta), AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (27,887, 0.2% delta), Intel Core i9-10900K (27,872, 0.2% delta), and Intel Core i9-12900H (28,003, -0.3% delta). The Intel Core 7 360's nearest rivals are the Intel Core i3-13100 (18,380, 0% delta), Intel Core 5 330 (18,345, 0.2% delta), Intel Core i3-14100 (18,318, 0.3% delta), and Intel Core 3 305 (18,302, 0.4% delta).

Q: In which test does the AMD processor show its largest margin of victory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 shows its largest margin in the PassMark integer math test, scoring 63,233 against the Intel Core 7 360's 34,238, a lead of 84.7%.

Q: In which test does the Intel processor show its largest margin of victory?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 shows its largest margin in the PassMark find prime numbers test, scoring 120 against the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340's 74, a lead of 38.3%.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ substantially in their core and thread configurations. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 features 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 7 360 also has 6 cores but only 6 threads, meaning the AMD part supports simultaneous multithreading and the Intel part does not.

Clock speeds are another point of divergence. The AMD part has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Intel part has a lower base clock of 1.50 GHz but matches the AMD part's boost clock at 4.80 GHz.

Thermal design power differs considerably. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 is rated at 28 W TDP, while the Intel Core 7 360 is rated at 15 W TDP.

Memory architecture also separates the two. The AMD part supports dual-channel memory with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports single-channel memory with a bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. Both support DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, but only the AMD part supports ECC memory.

PCI Express connectivity differs as well. The AMD processor provides PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel processor provides PCIe Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only).

The integrated graphics units are different: the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 uses the Radeon 840M, while the Intel Core 7 360 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe cores).

The launch MSRP for the Intel Core 7 360 is $426. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different architectures and manufacturing processes. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 uses the Zen 5 architecture with the codename Krackan Point, belonging to the Ryzen AI PRO 300 generation (Zen 5 / Zen 5c). It is fabricated on a 4 nm process node by TSMC, with a die size of 195 mm². The Intel Core 7 360 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, belongs to the Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) generation, and is fabricated on a 3 nm process node by Intel. No die size is recorded for the Intel part.

Cache hierarchies differ significantly between the two. The AMD part has an L1 cache of 80 KB per core, an L2 cache of 1 MB per core, and an L3 cache of 8 MB. The Intel part has an L1 cache of 192 KB per core, an L2 cache of 2.5 MB per core, and an L3 cache of 6 MB shared. The larger per-core L1 and L2 caches on the Intel part may contribute to its single-threaded advantages, while the AMD part's larger L3 cache and dual-channel memory support help its multi-threaded throughput.

The sockets are different: the AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1516. Both processors are locked, with no unlocked multiplier. Both are active production mobile parts. The AMD part was released on 2025-01-05, while the Intel part has a release date of 2026-04-15. The part numbers are 100-000001600 for AMD and SAE3E for Intel.