AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G vs Intel Core 7 360 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G records an average benchmark score of 40,718, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 7 360 scores 18,374 on average, which puts it in the 72nd percentile.

Q: How do the two processors compare in multithreaded performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G leads in the PassMark multithread test with a score of 20,285 versus 15,544 for the Intel Core 7 360, a difference of 30.5%.

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 360 win any benchmark categories?

A: Yes. The Intel part wins in PassMark find prime numbers (120 versus 55), floating point math (44,963 versus 43,494), physics (1,213 versus 999), and single-thread performance (4,274 versus 3,829).

Q: How do the nearest rivals compare for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G sits within 0.5% of the Intel Xeon 6357P, Intel Core 5 223PE, Intel Core 7 253PE, and Intel Core Ultra X7 368H. The Intel Core 7 360 sits within 0.4% of the Intel Core i3-13100, Intel Core 5 330, Intel Core i3-14100, and Intel Core 3 305.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 boosts to 4.80 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G boosts to 4.50 GHz.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G is built on the Gorgon Point platform, part of the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation using Zen 5 / Zen 5c cores. The silicon is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It runs on AMD Socket AM5 and targets the desktop market segment. The Intel Core 7 360 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, is part of the Core 5 generation, and is manufactured on Intel's 3 nm process. It uses Intel BGA 1516 and targets the mobile segment.

Threading is a major architectural split. AMD enables simultaneous multithreading, giving 12 threads from 6 cores. Intel runs 6 threads from 6 cores, so each core handles a single thread. This directly explains several benchmark results, particularly in multithreaded workloads where AMD's extra threads provide a substantial edge.

Cache organization also differs. The AMD part allocates 80 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 4 MB of L3. Intel allocates 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Intel cache hierarchy is larger per core, which likely contributes to its single-thread advantage.

Memory architecture diverges sharply. AMD supports DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, plus ECC memory support. Intel supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X but runs a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth, and no ECC support. The AMD platform offers more memory bandwidth by a wide margin.

Integrated graphics differ. AMD uses the Radeon 840M, while Intel uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. PCIe connectivity also differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 10 CPU lanes, Intel provides Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part is listed with a TDP of 65, while the Intel part is listed with a TDP of 15, reflecting the desktop versus mobile positioning.

The release dates are close, with AMD at 2026-03-01 and Intel at 2026-04-15. Both are marked as Active in production status.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a clear split in workload suitability. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G wins 6 of the 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, and its wins tend to be large. The Intel Core 7 360 wins 5 comparisons, and its wins are mostly narrow with one notable exception.

For multithreaded and memory-heavy tasks, the AMD part is the stronger choice. The PassMark multithread score of 20,285 versus 15,544, a 30.5% advantage, aligns with its 12 threads and dual-channel memory. Data compression and integer math show even larger gaps: AMD leads data compression by 77.4% and integer math by 86.1%. These are not marginal differences; they indicate a decisive throughput advantage in workloads that scale with threads and memory bandwidth.

For single-thread responsiveness and certain math workloads, the Intel part holds the edge. The single-thread score of 4,274 versus 3,829 gives Intel a 10.4% lead. The physics test shows Intel ahead by 17.6%, and floating point math shows a smaller 3.3% lead. The find prime numbers result is the outlier: Intel scores 120 versus AMD's 55, a 54.2% advantage, suggesting a large per-core efficiency gap in that specific workload.

The Intel part also carries the higher boost clock at 4.80 GHz versus 4.50 GHz, which aligns with its single-thread wins. The AMD part has the higher base clock at 2.00 GHz versus 1.50 GHz, but base clock matters less for peak performance.

The average benchmark score gap is substantial: 40,718 for AMD versus 18,374 for Intel. The percentile ranking reflects this, with AMD in the 87th percentile and Intel in the 72nd. The nearest rival lists confirm the positioning: AMD competes with higher-end Intel Xeon and Core Ultra parts, while Intel competes with Core i3 and lower-tier Core parts.

For a desktop system where multithreaded work, compression, and encryption matter, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G is the data-backed pick. For a mobile platform where single-thread speed and power efficiency take priority, the Intel Core 7 360 delivers the higher single-thread score despite its lower average. The TDP values reinforce this: AMD at 65 versus Intel at 15.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G | Intel Core 7 360 |

|---|---|---|

| Threads | 12 | 6 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.50 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 65 | 15 |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Wildcat Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen AI PRO 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) |

| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| L1 cache | 80 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2.5 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 4 MB | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| ECC memory | True | False |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 10 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 6 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 840M | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2026-03-01 | 2026-04-15 |

| Part number | 100-000001783 | SAE3E |

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $426 |

Both processors share 6 cores, Gen 4 PCIe support, and an unlocked multiplier set to false. Core count is identical, which makes the thread count difference purely a function of SMT support on the AMD side.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest AMD win comes in integer math. The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G scores 63,707 against 34,238 for the Core 7 360, an 86.1% advantage. This is the single biggest percentage gap in the comparison. Data compression follows closely: AMD scores 253,484 versus 142,877, a 77.4% lead. Random string sorting shows AMD ahead by 55.4% with 27,407 versus 17,636. Extended instructions give AMD a 50.9% lead at 18,697 versus 12,390. Multithread performance shows AMD at 20,285 versus 15,544, a 30.5% lead. The smallest AMD win is data encryption at 12,111 versus 11,164, an 8.5% edge.

The Intel wins are led by find prime numbers, where it scores 120 against AMD's 55, a 54.2% advantage in favor of Intel. Physics shows Intel at 1,213 versus 999, a 17.6% lead. Single-thread performance gives Intel 4,274 versus 3,829, a 10.4% lead. Floating point math is the narrowest Intel win at 44,963 versus 43,494, only a 3.3% difference.

The pattern is consistent. AMD wins the throughput-oriented tests by wide margins, often exceeding 50%. Intel wins the latency-sensitive and single-core tests, but with smaller margins except for the prime number test. The floating point result is close enough to be within measurement noise, while the integer math and data compression results are decisive.

The multithread result deserves attention. AMD's 30.5% lead in PassMark multithread aligns with its thread count advantage of 12 versus 6, though the gap is smaller than the 2x thread ratio might suggest. The Intel cores are individually more efficient, as shown by the single-thread and prime number results, but they cannot overcome the thread deficit in parallel workloads.

The average benchmark scores reflect this split. AMD's 40,718 average versus Intel's 18,374 is a 121.6% difference in favor of AMD. The percentile gap of 87 versus 72 shows both parts are above the median, but AMD sits in a higher performance tier overall.