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

The Verdict

The benchmark data splits these two mobile processors along a clear functional line. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 is the throughput specialist, winning 6 of the 11 recorded head-to-head tests, with particularly dominant results in data compression, integer math, and multithreaded workloads. The Intel Core 7 360, despite losing the overall win count, takes 5 tests, and those wins cluster around single-thread responsiveness, prime number calculation, and physics simulation.

For workloads that scale across cores, the AMD part is the obvious pick. Its PassMark multithread score of 21054 sits 35.4% above the Intel chip's 15544, and its data compression result of 256420 beats Intel's 142877 by a massive 79.5%. Anyone running database operations, encryption tasks, or content creation pipelines that use all available threads will find the AMD processor delivers substantially more work per unit of time.

The Intel Core 7 360, by contrast, wins the single-thread race with a score of 4274 versus 3785, an 11.4% advantage. It also leads in floating-point math (44963 vs 42934, a 4.5% edge) and in the prime number test (120 vs 77, a 35.8% gap). Users whose software relies on lightly threaded performance, or on strong per-core burst behavior, will see better responsiveness from the Intel part.

The average benchmark score tells the broader story: AMD's 41208 average places it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while Intel's 18374 average lands in the 72nd percentile. The AMD chip's nearest rivals are higher-end Intel Core Ultra 7 parts and the desktop AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, all within 0.6% of its average. The Intel chip's nearest rivals are desktop Core i3 parts, indicating its performance class sits lower in the overall hierarchy.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different design strategies. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 is built on Zen 5 architecture using Gorgon Point as its codename, part of the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation that mixes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at 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 Intel's own 3 nm process.

Thread configuration is the most visible split. The AMD chip provides 6 cores and 12 threads, enabling Simultaneous Multithreading on each core. The Intel chip provides 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning each core handles exactly one thread. This directly explains the AMD advantage in multithreaded benchmarks: it can process twice the thread count simultaneously.

Cache layouts differ substantially. AMD allocates 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 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 larger per-core L1 and L2 on the Intel side support its single-thread speed advantage, while the AMD chip's larger L3 helps feed its higher thread count.

Memory architecture diverges sharply. Both support DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but AMD runs a dual-channel memory bus delivering 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, while Intel runs a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s. AMD also supports ECC memory; Intel does not. PCIe connectivity differs as well: AMD offers Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, Intel offers Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ by vendor. AMD pairs the CPU with a Radeon 840M, while Intel includes Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. Both parts are mobile segments with active production status. The AMD processor launched earlier, while the Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $426.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has 12 threads from 6 cores. The Intel Core 7 360 has 6 threads from 6 cores.

Q: How large is the performance gap in multithreaded work?

A: In PassMark multithread testing, AMD scores 21054 versus Intel's 15544, a 35.4% advantage for AMD.

Q: Does the Intel processor win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, Intel wins 5 of the 11 head-to-head tests: single-thread (4274 vs 3785), single-thread duplicate result, floating-point math (44963 vs 42934), prime number calculation (120 vs 77), and physics (1213 vs 1119).

Q: Which chip has higher memory bandwidth?

A: AMD's dual-channel bus provides 89.6 GB/s, while Intel's single-channel bus provides 59.7 GB/s.

Q: What are the process nodes?

A: AMD uses a 4 nm TSMC process. Intel uses a 3 nm process from its own foundry.

Q: How do their overall performance percentiles compare?

A: AMD sits in the 87th percentile of all CPUs with an average score of 41208. Intel sits in the 72nd percentile with an average score of 18374.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 | Intel Core 7 360 |

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

| Cores | 6 | 6 |

| Threads | 12 | 6 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.80 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Not specified |

| 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 |

| Die size | 195 mm² | Not specified |

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

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

| L3 cache | 8 MB | 6 MB (shared) |

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

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

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 6 lanes (CPU only) |

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

| Release date | Earlier | Later |

| Launch MSRP | Not specified | $426 |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The data compression test produces the largest single delta of the entire comparison. AMD scores 256420 against Intel's 142877, a 79.5% advantage. This workload rewards the AMD chip's dual-channel memory bandwidth and 12 threads, which together allow much faster compression of large data sets.

Integer math shows the second-largest gap. AMD's 65991 beats Intel's 34238 by 92.7%, nearly doubling the Intel result. This is again a multithread-heavy test, and the thread count difference of 12 versus 6 drives the outcome. Random string sorting follows the same pattern: AMD's 27252 is 54.5% ahead of Intel's 17636.

Extended instructions also favor AMD, with 18456 versus 12390, a 49% lead. Data encryption shows a smaller but still clear AMD advantage: 12418 versus 11164, an 11.2% edge. These results confirm that AMD's throughput-oriented design wins wherever parallel execution dominates.

Intel's wins are smaller in aggregate but meaningful in specific contexts. The single-thread test shows Intel at 4274 versus AMD's 3785, an 11.4% advantage. The duplicate single-thread result confirms the same delta. Floating-point math goes to Intel by a narrow 4.5% margin (44963 vs 42934), indicating the Intel cores execute FP workloads more efficiently per thread.

The prime number test shows Intel at 120 versus AMD's 77, a 35.8% gap. This workload is heavily dependent on per-core integer throughput and cache latency, where the Intel chip's larger L1 (192 KB per core) and L2 (2.5 MB per core) likely provide the advantage. Physics simulation also favors Intel, 1213 versus 1119, a 7.7% edge.

The multithread test is the closest single indicator of overall parallel performance: AMD leads 21054 to 15544. The average benchmark score reinforces this, with AMD at 41208 versus Intel's 18374. AMD's nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H, sits at 41215 with a 0% delta, while Intel's nearest rival, the Core i3-13100, sits at 18380 with a 0% delta.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 wins in every scenario that can use more than six threads. Data compression, integer math, random string sorting, extended instruction workloads, and encryption all show double-digit leads. For users running virtualization, code compilation, video encoding, or batch processing, the AMD chip's 12 threads and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth deliver measurably higher throughput. Its 87th percentile ranking and average score of 41208 place it near desktop-class Ryzen 9 parts, making it a strong choice for a mobile workstation.

The Intel Core 7 360 wins where single-thread latency matters more than raw thread count. Its 11.4% single-thread lead, 35.8% prime number advantage, and floating-point edge make it suitable for lightly threaded applications, real-time simulation, and software that depends on a single fast core. The physics test win (1213 vs 1119) points to better per-core throughput in simulation workloads. Its 15 W TDP also indicates a lower power envelope, which may suit fanless or very compact designs, though the recorded data does not include thermal measurements.

The win tally of 6 for AMD versus 5 for Intel hides the magnitude asymmetry. AMD's victories include two tests with margins above 79% and several above 35%, while Intel's largest win is 35.8% in the prime number test and 11.4% in single-thread. For balanced use, the AMD chip offers broader performance coverage. For specialized single-thread or physics-heavy tasks, the Intel chip provides the better per-core response. The data does not support a universal winner; it supports a workload-based selection.