AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 vs Intel Core i7-13705H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data reveals a clear split between the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 and the Intel Core i7-13705H, with each processor dominating different workload categories. The AMD part wins 5 of the 15 head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel part takes 10 victories. The margins, however, tell a more nuanced story than the raw win count.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 posts its most decisive victory in Cinebench R15 multi-core, scoring 2023 against Intel's 1612, a 25.5% advantage. The single-core R15 result follows the same pattern, with AMD at 271 versus Intel's 227, a 19.4% lead. These are the two largest margins in either direction across the entire benchmark suite, suggesting that AMD's Zen 5 architecture delivers substantial generational efficiency in legacy rendering workloads.

The PassMark single-thread test reinforces AMD's single-core strength. The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 3862, beating the Core i7-13705H's 3483 by 10.9%. The extended instructions test also favors AMD, with a score of 18029 versus 15810, a 14% advantage. This indicates that AMD's implementation of modern instruction set extensions provides a measurable edge in workloads that leverage those capabilities.

The Intel Core i7-13705H responds with equally decisive wins in other areas. The most striking is PassMark find prime numbers, where Intel scores 116 against AMD's 76, a 34.5% margin. This workload, which is highly sensitive to integer throughput and core count, plays directly into Intel's 14-core advantage. The physics test shows a similar pattern, with Intel at 1854 versus AMD's 1257, a 32.2% lead.

Floating point math also belongs to Intel, with a score of 63064 against AMD's 46996, a 25.5% margin. The data encryption test shows Intel ahead by 18.7%, scoring 16324 versus 13264. Integer math favors Intel by 9.9%, with scores of 85927 and 77414 respectively. The PassMark multi-thread test gives Intel a 9.5% edge, 24460 to 22125.

Cinebench R23 presents an interesting reversal from R15. Intel wins the multi-core test with 15998 against AMD's 13794, a 13.8% margin, and also takes the single-core test with 2258 versus 1958, a 13.3% lead. This discrepancy between R15 and R23 results suggests that the two processors respond differently to the evolving rendering engine's workload characteristics.

The remaining tests are closer. Data compression goes to Intel by 6.3%, with scores of 273720 and 256603. Random string sorting is nearly even, with Intel winning by only 3.1%, 29285 to 28390.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 establishes its territory in older rendering benchmarks and single-thread responsiveness. The R15 results, both multi-core and single-core, show AMD's architecture performing exceptionally well in that specific workload. The PassMark single-thread score of 3862 confirms that AMD has a genuine advantage in lightly threaded applications. The extended instructions win indicates that software compiled with modern SIMD and cryptography extensions will run faster on the AMD part.

The Intel Core i7-13705H dominates in raw computational throughput across a broader range of PassMark subtests. Its 14 cores and 20 threads provide a structural advantage in heavily parallel workloads like prime number calculation, physics simulation, and floating point math. The data encryption result suggests that Intel's implementation of cryptographic instructions, combined with its higher core count, delivers better throughput in security-related tasks.

For users running current-generation rendering engines, the Cinebench R23 results indicate that Intel holds the advantage in both multi-core and single-core performance. The R15 results, however, show AMD winning in the older workload, which may still be relevant for legacy software compatibility.

The average benchmark scores place these processors very close together. AMD's average benchmark score is 32662, while Intel's is 32076. Both sit in the 82nd and 83rd percentiles respectively among all CPUs in the database. The nearest rivals for AMD include the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H with a delta of -0.1%, the Intel Core i5-14600T also at -0.1%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F at -0.3%. Intel's nearest rivals are the Intel Core i5-14450HX at 0.1%, the Intel Core i5-14400 at -0.1%, and the Intel Core i7-12800H at -0.1%.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 wins the PassMark single-thread test with a score of 3862 against Intel's 3483, a 10.9% advantage. However, in Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel wins with 2258 against AMD's 1958, a 13.3% margin.

Q: How do the two processors compare in multi-core rendering?

A: The results depend on the benchmark version. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, AMD wins with 2023 against Intel's 1612, a 25.5% lead. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, Intel wins with 15998 against AMD's 13794, a 13.8% margin.

Q: Which processor is better for data encryption workloads?

A: The Intel Core i7-13705H is significantly ahead in the PassMark data encryption test, scoring 16324 against AMD's 13264, an 18.7% advantage.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 has an average benchmark score of 32662, while the Intel Core i7-13705H has an average score of 32076. AMD ranks in the 83rd percentile, Intel in the 82nd.

Q: How does the AMD processor compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 is essentially tied with the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H at -0.1% delta, the Intel Core i5-14600T at -0.1%, and sits 0.3% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H in average score.

Q: Which processor wins the PassMark multi-thread test?

A: The Intel Core i7-13705H wins with a score of 24460 against AMD's 22125, a 9.5% advantage.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ substantially in core configuration. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i7-13705H has 14 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks differ, with AMD at 2.00 GHz and Intel at 2.40 GHz, though both boost to 5.00 GHz.

Thermal design power shows a significant gap: AMD is rated at 28 watts, Intel at 45 watts. The sockets are incompatible, with AMD using AMD Socket FP8 and Intel using Intel BGA 1744. Memory support differs as well: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with no recorded bandwidth figure. AMD supports ECC memory, Intel does not.

PCIe capabilities differ, with AMD offering Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only) and Intel offering Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics units are the Radeon 880M for AMD and Iris Xe Graphics 96EU for Intel. The launch MSRP for the Intel part is $502; AMD's launch MSRP is not recorded. Both processors have locked multipliers.

Architecture Differences

The architectural divide is fundamental. AMD's Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 uses the Zen 5 architecture on the Strix Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI PRO 300 generation that combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The process node is 4 nm, manufactured by TSMC, with a die size of 233 mm². Intel's Core i7-13705H uses Raptor Lake architecture on the Raptor Lake-H codename, from the 13th Gen Core i7 family. Intel's process node is 10 nm, manufactured by Intel's own foundry, with a die size of 257 mm².

Cache hierarchies differ in the L2 and L3 levels. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. AMD has 1 MB of L2 per core, while Intel has 2 MB per core. For L3, AMD has 8 MB total, while Intel has 24 MB shared. This gives Intel a substantial cache capacity advantage, which likely contributes to its wins in data-heavy workloads like compression and encryption.

The release dates place these processors roughly two years apart. AMD's release date is January 5, 2025, while Intel's is January 3, 2023. Both are classified as mobile market segments and remain in active production. The part numbers are 100-000001571 for AMD and SRMHV for Intel.

The Verdict

The data supports a workload-based decision rather than an overall winner. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 is the better choice for users prioritizing single-thread responsiveness, legacy rendering workloads, and energy-conscious mobile designs, given its 28 watt TDP and wins in R15 and PassMark single-thread tests. Its extended instructions advantage of 14% suggests it handles modern SIMD workloads well.

The Intel Core i7-13705H is the better choice for users running heavily parallel compute tasks, cryptographic workloads, and current-generation rendering engines. Its 34.5% lead in prime number calculation, 32.2% lead in physics, and 25.5% lead in floating point math demonstrate clear superiority in throughput-oriented applications. The 18.7% encryption advantage adds another use case in Intel's favor.

The overall average scores are nearly identical, with AMD at 32662 and Intel at 32076, a difference of less than 2%. Both processors sit within 0.5% of their respective nearest rivals, indicating that the competitive landscape is extremely tight at this performance tier. The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 achieves its results with a lower TDP, which may matter for thin-and-light laptops. The Core i7-13705H, with its higher 45 watt TDP, likely requires more substantial cooling but delivers higher peak throughput in multi-threaded scenarios.

For buyers who run primarily single-threaded productivity applications or older software, the AMD part's R15 and single-thread victories make it the safer bet. For buyers who compile code, process large datasets, or run simulations, the Intel part's multi-thread and math-oriented wins are more persuasive. The choice ultimately comes down to matching the processor's strengths to the actual workload mix.