AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G vs Intel Core 7 360 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits these two processors into clearly different roles. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G wins 10 of the 11 recorded head-to-head tests, and the margin is frequently enormous. Its strengths are concentrated in throughput-heavy workloads: integer math, data compression, random string sorting, extended instructions, and multithreaded performance. The Intel Core 7 360 takes only one test, prime number finding, where it leads by 27.5%. That single win hints at a different design philosophy, one that favors certain scalar integer tasks over broad parallel throughput.

Looking at the PassMark suite, the AMD part delivers 191.3% higher integer math scores, 181.9% higher data compression, and 141.9% higher random string sorting. These are not small gaps; they represent a fundamentally higher capacity for parallel work. The multithread score of 30422 against 15544 puts AMD ahead by 95.7%, nearly double the throughput. For workloads that scale across cores, such as rendering, compilation, or batch data processing, the Ryzen AI 7 450G is the clear selection.

The Intel Core 7 360 does not compete on raw throughput, but its 120 score in the prime number test versus 87 for AMD shows a different optimization. That test often responds well to high single-core efficiency and certain instruction sequences. Yet even in the single-thread PassMark test, AMD wins, 4309 versus 4274, a slim 0.8% margin. So the Intel advantage is narrow and specific, not a general single-thread superiority.

The average benchmark score reinforces the separation. AMD records an average of 63331, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. Intel averages 18374, in the 72nd percentile. The AMD chip sits alongside rivals like the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX (0.2% delta) and the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 (0.7% behind). The Intel chip matches the Intel Core i3-13100 with a 0% delta, so its competitive neighborhood is entirely different. In short, the AMD part is a desktop-class performer, while the Intel part is a mobile-oriented chip with a much lower performance ceiling.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multithreaded performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G scores 30422 in PassMark multithread, which is 95.7% higher than the Intel Core 7 360's 15544.

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

A: Yes, it wins the PassMark find prime numbers test with 120 points versus 87 points for AMD, a 27.5% advantage.

Q: How do the two compare in single-thread performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G scores 4309 in the PassMark single-thread test, just 0.8% ahead of the Intel Core 7 360's 4274.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: AMD supports dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. Intel uses single-channel memory with 59.7 GB/s, a substantial gap in memory throughput.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel Core 7 360 does not.

Q: Do both support ECC memory?

A: No. AMD lists ECC memory support as true, while Intel lists it as false.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest AMD win appears in integer math. The Ryzen AI 7 450G scores 99732 against Intel's 34238, a 191.3% delta. This is the single biggest gap in the dataset, and it reflects the AMD chip's 8 cores and 16 threads operating against Intel's 6 cores and 6 threads. Data compression follows closely: 402831 versus 142877, a 181.9% advantage. Random string sorting shows 42663 versus 17636, which is 141.9% higher. Extended instructions deliver 28223 versus 12390, a 127.8% lead. These four tests all involve heavy parallel work, and the AMD part dominates each one.

Floating point math is another clear AMD win, 63683 versus 44963, a 41.6% margin. Data encryption shows 18937 versus 11164, a 69.6% lead. The multithread test, which is a broad measure of overall parallel capability, gives AMD 30422 against Intel's 15544, a 95.7% difference. Physics simulation also favors AMD, 1440 versus 1213, an 18.7% edge.

The single-thread tests are far closer. AMD scores 4309, Intel scores 4274, a mere 0.8% difference. This shows that despite Intel's lower core count and lower boost clock, its individual core efficiency is nearly a match for AMD in lightly threaded work. The one Intel victory, prime number finding, is the outlier: 120 versus 87, a 27.5% margin in Intel's favor. That result is notable because it is the only test where Intel's architecture produces a meaningful lead, and it suggests that certain specialized integer loops execute more efficiently on the Intel design.

Looking at the rival context, the AMD part's average score of 63331 places it within 0.7% of the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 and 0.2% of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX. The Intel Core 7 360, with an average of 18374, sits exactly level with the Intel Core i3-13100 at 0% delta and only 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core 3 305. These positioning points confirm that the two processors are not competing in the same performance class despite being compared here.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ sharply. AMD provides 8 cores and 16 threads, while Intel provides 6 cores and 6 threads. The absence of Hyper-Threading on the Intel part is significant; it halves the thread count relative to cores. Clock speeds also differ. The AMD base clock is 2.00 GHz with a 5.10 GHz boost. The Intel base clock is 1.50 GHz with a 4.80 GHz boost. AMD holds the advantage in both figures.

Thermal design power shows the biggest divergence in platform intent. AMD is rated at 65 W, while Intel is rated at 15 W. This indicates the AMD chip is designed for desktop sockets with active cooling, while the Intel chip targets low-power mobile systems. The sockets confirm this: AMD uses AMD Socket AM5, Intel uses Intel BGA 1516, a soldered mobile package.

Memory configuration differs as well. AMD supports dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports single-channel memory with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. Both accept DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but the channel count gives AMD a large theoretical bandwidth advantage. ECC memory is supported on AMD but not on Intel.

PCIe lane allocation also differs. AMD provides Gen 4 with 12 CPU lanes; Intel provides Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon 860M, Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel chip is locked. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $426. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. The AMD release date is 2026-02-28, while Intel releases on 2026-04-15.

Architecture Differences

The two chips come from different process nodes and foundries. AMD builds the Ryzen AI 7 450G on a 4 nm TSMC process, with a die size of 195 mm². Intel builds the Core 7 360 on a 3 nm Intel process. The codenames differ as well: AMD uses Gorgon Point, Intel uses Wildcat Lake. The AMD generation is listed as Ryzen AI 400 with Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel generation is listed as Core 5 with Wildcat Lake cores.

Cache organization reveals a fundamental design difference. AMD uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3. Intel uses 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3. Intel allocates more cache per core, which may explain its competitive single-thread scores despite the lower core count. AMD's larger L3 pool, while smaller on a per-core basis, supports its higher thread count.

The market segments confirm the architectural intent. AMD targets Desktop, Intel targets Mobile. The 65 W TDP on AMD, the AM5 socket, and the unlocked multiplier all point to a performance-oriented desktop part. The 15 W TDP on Intel, the BGA package, and the locked multiplier point to an efficiency-focused mobile processor. The production status for both is Active, and both use Gen 4 PCIe, though with different lane counts.

The benchmark data aligns with these architectural choices. AMD's dual-channel memory, higher bandwidth, more cores, and higher boost clock produce dominant results in parallel workloads. Intel's per-core cache and 3 nm node deliver a narrow prime number win and nearly identical single-thread scores, but the overall throughput gap is too large to overcome. The recorded data indicates two processors built for different environments, with AMD claiming the performance crown and Intel concentrating its limited advantages in low-power, single-thread-sensitive tasks.