AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 vs Intel Core 7 360 Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark database positions the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 as the clear performance leader in this comparison. It wins 12 of the 15 recorded head-to-head tests, with the Intel Core 7 360 taking only 3. The AMD part posts an average benchmark score of 34222, placing it at the 84th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 7 360 averages 18374, sitting at the 72nd percentile. The Ryzen AI 7 350's average score is nearly double that of the Core 7 360.

The data shows the AMD processor is the choice for multi-threaded workloads, content creation, and any task that scales across cores. The Intel Core 7 360 holds a narrow lead in single-threaded PassMark tests and a larger advantage in prime number finding, but those wins do not offset the AMD part's dominance elsewhere. The Ryzen AI 7 350 delivers 80.3% higher multi-core Cinebench R15 scores and 150.2% higher PassMark integer math scores. For users prioritizing raw throughput, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 is the decisive pick.

The Intel Core 7 360 has its niche in specific single-threaded tasks. Its PassMark single-thread score of 4274 beats the AMD's 3834 by 10.3%, and its prime number score of 120 beats the AMD's 80 by 33.3%. However, given that the AMD part also wins the Cinebench R23 single-core test by 1.8%, the Intel advantage is not universal across all single-threaded metrics. The AMD processor is the safer recommendation for almost any workload, with the Intel part only appealing to those whose specific applications mirror the PassMark single-thread pattern.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Krackan Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 300 generation that mixes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 195 mm². The Intel Core 7 360 uses the Wildcat Lake codename from the Core 5 generation, built on a 3 nm process at Intel foundries. Intel does not list a die size in the database.

Core counts differ sharply. The AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel part has 6 cores and 6 threads. The Intel processor has no hyper-threading, meaning each core handles one thread. This explains much of the multi-threaded performance gap. The AMD part's 8 cores with 16 threads provide double the thread count of the Intel's 6 threads.

Cache structures also differ. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 360 has 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3. While the Intel part has larger per-core L1 and L2 caches, the AMD part has more total L3 cache. The AMD's larger L3 likely helps in multi-threaded workloads where shared data matters.

Memory support shows a major divergence. Both support DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, but the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 uses a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 7 360 uses a single-channel memory bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. That is a 50% bandwidth advantage for AMD, which directly impacts memory-intensive tasks. The AMD part also offers Gen 4 PCIe with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part provides Gen 4 with only 6 lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 uses the Radeon 860M, while the Intel Core 7 360 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and both have locked multipliers. The AMD part releases on January 5, 2025, while the Intel part has a release date of April 15, 2026. The Intel Core 7 360 carries a launch MSRP of $426.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 averages 34222 points, placing it at the 84th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 7 360 averages 18374 points, at the 72nd percentile.

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 360 win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, it wins 3 of 15 head-to-head tests: PassMark find prime numbers, PassMark single-thread, and PassMark singlethread (identical test listed twice).

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 has a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 7 360 has a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which processor has a smaller manufacturing process?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 is built on a 3 nm process at Intel. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 uses a 4 nm process at TSMC.

Q: Are both processors for mobile devices?

A: Yes, both are classified as mobile market segments. The AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, and the Intel uses Intel BGA 1516.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification category. Core count: 8 cores for AMD versus 6 for Intel. Thread count: 16 for AMD versus 6 for Intel. Base clock: 2.00 GHz for AMD versus 1.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clock: 5.00 GHz for AMD versus 4.80 GHz for Intel. TDP: 28 W for AMD versus 15 W for Intel.

Socket: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel BGA 1516. Architecture: Zen 5 for AMD, no architecture listed for Intel. Codename: Krackan Point versus Wildcat Lake. Generation: Ryzen AI 300 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) versus Core 5 (Wildcat Lake). Process node: 4 nm at TSMC versus 3 nm at Intel. Die size: 195 mm² for AMD, no data for Intel.

Cache: AMD has 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, 8 MB L3. Intel has 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, 6 MB shared L3. Memory bus: dual-channel for AMD versus single-channel for Intel. Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s versus 59.7 GB/s. PCIe: Gen 4 with 16 lanes versus Gen 4 with 6 lanes. Integrated graphics: Radeon 860M versus Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe). Part number: 100-000001601 versus SAE3E. Release date: January 5, 2025 versus April 15, 2026. Launch MSRP: none listed for AMD, $426 for Intel.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 dominates the multi-core and throughput tests. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD scores 2477 against Intel's 1374, a 80.3% advantage. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a narrower but still clear win: 16014.5 versus 13634, a 17.5% lead. PassMark multithread results give AMD 24935 versus 15544, a 60.4% margin. PassMark integer math shows the largest gap: 85651 versus 34238, a 150.2% lead for AMD.

Data compression and encryption also favor AMD heavily. PassMark data compression scores 304089 for AMD versus 142877 for Intel, a 112.8% difference. PassMark data encryption gives AMD 15244 versus 11164, a 36.5% margin. Extended instructions follow the same pattern: 21678 for AMD versus 12390 for Intel, a 75% lead. Random string sorting goes to AMD at 33266 versus 17636, an 88.6% advantage. Floating point math favors AMD at 53230 versus 44963, an 18.4% margin. Physics tests show AMD at 1349 versus 1213, an 11.2% lead.

Single-core results are mixed. Cinebench R15 single-core gives AMD 294 versus Intel's 193, a 52.3% lead. Cinebench R23 single-core is nearly a tie: 1958 for AMD versus 1924 for Intel, with AMD ahead by 1.8%. PassMark single-thread flips the result: Intel scores 4274 versus AMD's 3834, giving Intel a 10.3% advantage. PassMark find prime numbers shows the biggest Intel win: 120 versus 80, a 33.3% margin for Intel.

The head-to-head tally: AMD wins 12 tests, Intel wins 3. The Intel wins are concentrated in the PassMark single-thread and prime number tests, which measure specific instruction patterns rather than general throughput.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 wins in every multi-threaded category recorded. Content creation workloads that use Cinebench rendering, data compression, encryption, and integer math all favor AMD by substantial margins. The dual-channel memory bus at 89.6 GB/s versus 59.7 GB/s gives AMD a structural advantage for memory-bound tasks. The 16 threads versus 6 threads explain the multi-core gaps. The 84th percentile ranking versus the 72nd percentile confirms the AMD part sits higher in the overall CPU performance distribution.

The AMD processor also wins in general single-core Cinebench tests, both R15 and R23. Only the PassMark single-thread and prime number tests favor Intel. The PassMark single-thread score of 4274 versus 3834 suggests the Intel Core 7 360 has a specific advantage in certain integer-heavy, single-threaded instruction sequences. The prime number test result, 120 versus 80, reinforces that pattern.

The Intel Core 7 360 offers a lower TDP of 15 W versus 28 W, which may appeal to power-constrained designs. It also uses a 3 nm process versus 4 nm, indicating a more advanced manufacturing node. The Intel part has larger per-core L1 and L2 caches, which may help in workloads that fit within those caches.

For users running heavily threaded applications, rendering, compression, or encryption, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 is the clear winner based on recorded data. For users running specific single-threaded integer workloads that mirror the PassMark tests, the Intel Core 7 360 shows an advantage. The overall benchmark average strongly favors AMD, and the 12-to-3 win count in head-to-head tests leaves little ambiguity about which processor delivers more performance across the measured workload set.