AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 vs AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data shows a consistent performance advantage for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 across every single test in the comparison. The PRO 360 wins all 15 head-to-head benchmarks, while the Ryzen AI 7 445 does not secure a single victory. The margin varies significantly by workload, ranging from a modest 6.3% gap in single-threaded Cinebench R15 to a substantial 26.3% deficit in PassMark's prime number search.

The multi-core results illustrate the largest divide. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the PRO 360 scores 13794 against 10590 for the 445, a delta of 23.2%. The Cinebench R15 multi-core test tells a similar story: 2023 versus 1723, a 14.8% advantage. PassMark integer math shows the PRO 360 at 77414 compared to 58332, a 24.6% gap, while floating-point math sits at 46996 versus 39362, a 16.2% difference.

The single-core picture is closer but still favors the PRO 360. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 1958 against 1806, a 7.8% gap. Cinebench R15 single-core records 271 versus 254, a 6.3% difference. PassMark single-thread scores are 3862 and 3591, a 7% delta. These results indicate that the PRO 360's advantage is not solely a matter of core count; it also delivers higher per-thread throughput.

Specialized workloads amplify the gap further. PassMark's prime number search shows the PRO 360 at 76 versus 56, the largest percentage difference in the entire dataset at 26.3%. Data encryption favors the PRO 360 by 20.7% (13264 against 10519). Data compression shows a 15.9% edge (256603 versus 215812). Extended instructions land at 18029 versus 15826, a 12.2% gap.

The average benchmark score reinforces the overall picture. The PRO 360 posts an average score of 32662, while the 445 averages 26936. The PRO 360 sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 79th percentile for the 445. These aggregated figures confirm that the head-to-head wins reflect a genuine overall performance tier difference rather than isolated test anomalies.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 wins in every measured category, but the degree of its dominance varies by workload type. The largest advantages appear in heavily threaded and compute-intensive tasks. The 26.3% lead in prime number calculation, 24.6% in integer math, and 23.2% in Cinebench R23 multi-core all point to a processor that scales well across multiple cores.

The PRO 360's advantage narrows in single-threaded work. The 6.3% to 7.8% gaps in the single-core Cinebench and PassMark single-thread tests are meaningful but far smaller than the multi-core margins. This suggests that the per-core architecture is similar, and the PRO 360's extra cores and higher boost clock drive most of the separation.

The Ryzen AI 7 445 does not win any benchmark category outright. Its closest performance relative to the PRO 360 comes in single-threaded tests, where the gap stays below 8%. In contrast, the most demanding parallel workloads show deficits above 20%. For workloads that depend primarily on a single thread, the 445 remains competitive, but any task that engages multiple cores will favor the PRO 360 by a wide margin.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same Zen 5 architecture, TSMC 4 nm process node, and AMD Socket FP8 package. They also match in base clock at 2.00 GHz, TDP at 28 watts, and memory characteristics: dual-channel DDR5 and LPDDR5X support with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and ECC capability.

The core configurations differ substantially. The Ryzen AI 7 445 uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 uses 8 cores and 16 threads. The PRO 360 also boosts higher at 5.00 GHz versus 4.60 GHz for the 445. Both belong to generations that mix Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores, but they come from different product lines: the 445 is part of the Ryzen AI 400 series under the codename Gorgon Point, while the PRO 360 belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 300 series with the codename Strix Point.

Cache allocations diverge as well. Both chips provide 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, but the L3 cache differs: the 445 has 4 MB, while the PRO 360 doubles that to 8 MB. The PRO 360 also carries a larger die at 233 mm², a figure not recorded for the 445.

PCIe connectivity shows a minor difference. The 445 provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, while the PRO 360 offers Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics also differ: the 445 uses the Radeon 840M, and the PRO 360 uses the Radeon 880M. Release dates place the PRO 360 about a year earlier, with the 445 arriving in early 2026 and the PRO 360 in early 2025.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: How much faster is the PRO 360 in single-threaded performance?

A: The PRO 360 leads by 6.3% in Cinebench R15 single-core, 7.8% in Cinebench R23 single-core, and 7% in PassMark single-thread.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest gap appears in PassMark's prime number search, where the PRO 360 scores 76 versus 56, a 26.3% advantage.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes, both support DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel memory buses, 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, and ECC memory.

Q: What are the boost clock differences?

A: The PRO 360 boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the 445 boosts to 4.60 GHz. Both have a base clock of 2.00 GHz.

Q: How do their L3 cache sizes compare?

A: The PRO 360 has 8 MB of L3 cache, double the 4 MB found on the 445. Both have 80 KB L1 and 1 MB L2 per core.

The Verdict

The benchmark data consistently favors the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360. It wins every head-to-head test, posts a higher average benchmark score (32662 versus 26936), and ranks four percentile points higher among all CPUs. The PRO 360's advantages in core count, boost clock, and L3 cache translate directly into measured performance gains across both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 remains a viable option for scenarios where its lower core count is acceptable. Its single-threaded scores trail the PRO 360 by only 6.3% to 7.8%, meaning lightly threaded applications will see a modest difference. However, for any workload that scales across cores, the PRO 360's 8-core configuration delivers margins of 14.8% to 26.3%. The data shows no benchmark category where the 445 takes the lead.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 | AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 |

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

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Boost Clock | 4.60 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Strix Point |

| Generation | Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Ryzen AI PRO 300 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) |

| Die Size | Not recorded | 233 mm² |

| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 8 MB |

| PCIe Lanes (CPU only) | 14 | 16 |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 840M | Radeon 880M |

| Part Number | 100-000001935 | 100-000001571 |

| Release Date | 2026-01-04 | 2025-01-05 |

Shared specifications include the Zen 5 architecture, TSMC 4 nm process, 2.00 GHz base clock, 28 W TDP, AMD Socket FP8, 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, DDR5/LPDDR5X dual-channel memory support, 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, ECC memory support, and a locked multiplier.