AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 vs AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 and AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 are both 28 W mobile processors built on the Zen 5 architecture, but the recorded data shows a decisive performance gap. The Ryzen AI 9 365 wins every single head-to-head benchmark in the database, with the Ryzen AI 7 350 trailing by margins that range from negligible to substantial depending on the workload.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Ryzen AI 9 365 dominates the multicore tests, where its additional cores provide a clear advantage. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the AI 9 365 scores 18698 against the AI 7 350's 16014.5, a 14.4% lead. The gap widens slightly in Geekbench multicore, where the AI 9 365 posts 13760 versus 11676, a 15.1% difference. Cinebench R15 multicore shows a similar pattern: 2842 for the AI 9 365 versus 2477 for the AI 7 350, a 12.8% advantage.

Single-core performance tells a different story, with the margin shrinking dramatically. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the AI 9 365 scores 1992 versus 1958, only 1.7% ahead. Geekbench single-core shows a 4% lead (2253 versus 2164), while Cinebench R15 single-core is closer still at 3% (303 versus 294). PassMark single-thread results are nearly identical: 3841 for the AI 9 365 and 3834 for the AI 7 350, a mere 0.2% difference.

The PassMark suite reveals where the extra cores matter most. The largest gap appears in find prime numbers, where the AI 9 365 scores 117 versus 80, a 31.6% advantage. Physics tests show a 20.8% lead (1704 versus 1349). Data encryption favors the AI 9 365 by 16.7% (18297 versus 15244), and integer math by 15.9% (101831 versus 85651). Floating point math is 15.2% ahead (62802 versus 53230), multithread is 15.4% ahead (29467 versus 24935), and random string sorting is 15.7% ahead (39447 versus 33266). Data compression shows a 14.2% lead (354510 versus 304089), and extended instructions a 13.7% lead (25113 versus 21678).

The average benchmark score reflects this overall trend: the AI 9 365 averages 40048, while the AI 7 350 averages 34222, a difference of roughly 17%. The percentile ranking also differs, with the AI 9 365 at the 87th percentile of all CPUs and the AI 7 350 at the 84th.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same fundamental architecture: Zen 5, 4 nm process from TSMC, and the Ryzen AI 300 generation. They also share the same base clock of 2.00 GHz and boost clock of 5.00 GHz, and both fit the AMD Socket FP8.

The core counts diverge significantly. The Ryzen AI 7 350 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Ryzen AI 9 365 has 10 cores and 20 threads. This 25% core advantage explains most of the multicore benchmark differences.

Cache configuration also differs. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, but the L3 cache doubles: the AI 7 350 has 8 MB, while the AI 9 365 has 16 MB. This additional L3 capacity likely contributes to the AI 9 365's better performance in memory-sensitive workloads.

The die size reflects the different configurations. The AI 7 350, codenamed Krackan Point, measures 195 mm². The AI 9 365, codenamed Strix Point, is larger at 233 mm². Both use dual-channel memory with DDR5 and LPDDR5X support, and both have a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Neither supports ECC memory, and both use PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AI 7 350 uses the Radeon 860M, while the AI 9 365 uses the Radeon 880M. The database does not include separate graphics benchmarks, so the impact of this difference cannot be quantified here.

The release dates differ: the AI 9 365 was released on 2024-06-30, while the AI 7 350 followed on 2025-01-05. Both are listed as active production parts, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen AI 9 365 wins in every measured category, but the size of the win varies by workload type. The largest advantages appear in heavily parallel tasks. Prime number finding shows a 31.6% lead, physics simulation a 20.8% lead, and data encryption a 16.7% lead. These tasks scale well with additional cores and threads, so the AI 9 365's 10 cores and 20 threads provide a substantial boost.

Integer math, floating point math, multithread, and random string sorting all show leads between 15.2% and 15.9%, reinforcing the pattern of strong multicore scaling. Data compression at 14.2% and extended instructions at 13.7% follow closely.

The Ryzen AI 7 350's closest results come in single-threaded tests. The PassMark single-thread score is only 0.2% behind, and Cinebench R23 single-core is 1.7% behind. These small margins suggest that for lightly threaded applications, the two processors perform nearly identically. The AI 7 350 also comes within 3% in Cinebench R15 single-core and 4% in Geekbench single-core.

For workloads that rely primarily on single-core speed, such as older applications or tasks with limited parallelism, the AI 7 350 offers most of the AI 9 365's performance. For any workload that can use more than eight threads, the AI 9 365 pulls ahead by a margin that grows with thread count.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: How much faster is the Ryzen AI 9 365 in multicore performance?

A: The AI 9 365 leads by 14.4% in Cinebench R23 multicore (18698 versus 16014.5) and by 15.1% in Geekbench multicore (13760 versus 11676).

Q: Is there any benchmark where the two processors are nearly equal?

A: Yes. In PassMark single-thread, the AI 9 365 scores 3841 versus 3834 for the AI 7 350, a difference of only 0.2%. Cinebench R23 single-core is also close at 1.7%.

Q: What is the L3 cache difference between the two?

A: The Ryzen AI 7 350 has 8 MB of L3 cache, while the Ryzen AI 9 365 has 16 MB. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core.

Q: Do both processors use the same socket and memory support?

A: Yes. Both use AMD Socket FP8, support DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, use a dual-channel bus, and have 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has an average benchmark score of 40048, compared to 34222 for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350. The AI 9 365 also ranks at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, versus the 84th for the AI 7 350.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 is the faster processor in every recorded benchmark. Its 10 cores and 20 threads, combined with 16 MB of L3 cache, deliver advantages ranging from 12.8% to 31.6% in multicore and parallel workloads. The average benchmark score of 40048 places it 17% above the AI 7 350's 34222, and its 87th percentile ranking confirms its position above the AI 7 350's 84th.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 remains a capable alternative for single-threaded tasks. Its PassMark single-thread score trails by only 0.2%, and its Cinebench R23 single-core result is within 1.7%. Users whose workloads rarely exceed eight threads would see minimal difference between the two.

For any system intended for multithreaded applications, rendering, compilation, or heavy data processing, the Ryzen AI 9 365 is the clear choice based on the recorded measurements. The Ryzen AI 7 350 offers nearly identical single-core performance at a lower core count, making it suitable for lighter workloads where the extra cores of the AI 9 365 would go unused. Both processors share the same 28 W TDP, 5.00 GHz boost clock, and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, so the performance difference stems directly from the core count and cache capacity.