AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 vs Intel Core 3 N355 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a decisive matchup. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 wins all 15 recorded head-to-head comparisons, with no benchmark where the Intel Core 3 N355 takes the lead. The margin is substantial across every workload category, from single-threaded tasks to heavy multi-core rendering.

The largest gap appears in PassMark's find prime numbers test, where the AMD part scores 117 against the Intel chip's 27, a 333.3% advantage. Extended instructions follow closely, with AMD at 25113 versus Intel's 5968, a 320.8% delta. These two results indicate a dramatic difference in raw arithmetic throughput and SIMD-heavy workloads.

Multi-core rendering shows similarly lopsided results. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 18698 while the Core 3 N355 manages 5262, a 255.3% difference. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows 2842 versus 822, a 245.7% margin. The AMD processor's 10 cores and 20 threads provide a clear structural advantage over the Intel chip's 8 cores and 8 threads in heavily parallelized rendering tasks.

Data compression also favors AMD heavily. The PassMark data compression score reads 354510 for the Ryzen AI 9 365 versus 117435 for the Core 3 N355, a 201.9% delta. Integer math performance follows a similar pattern: AMD scores 101831 against Intel's 33894, a 200.4% advantage.

Floating-point math shows AMD at 62802 versus Intel's 22695, a 176.7% margin. PassMark physics testing records 1704 for AMD and 625 for Intel, a 172.6% delta. Random string sorting completes the PassMark suite with AMD at 39447 and Intel at 14706, a 168.2% difference.

The single-threaded results are closer in percentage terms but still show a clear AMD lead. In Cinebench R23 single-core, AMD scores 1992 against Intel's 1039, a 91.7% advantage. Cinebench R15 single-core records 303 versus 168, an 80.4% delta. PassMark single-thread shows 3841 versus 2153, a 78.4% margin. These single-thread gaps are smaller than the multi-thread deltas, but they still represent a commanding lead for the Ryzen part.

Data encryption shows AMD at 18297 versus Intel's 8121, a 125.3% advantage. PassMark multithread scores 29467 for AMD and 10174 for Intel, a 189.6% delta. Across the entire benchmark suite, the smallest percentage margin is the 78.4% single-thread gap, which means the AMD processor outperforms the Intel chip by at least three-quarters in every recorded test.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing and design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 uses a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core 3 N355 uses a 10 nm Intel process. This node difference contributes to the substantial performance and efficiency gap between the two parts.

The AMD chip is built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Strix Point codename, belonging to the Ryzen AI 300 generation that combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It has 10 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel Core 3 N355 uses the Twin Lake architecture with the Alder Lake-N generation lineage. It has 8 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. The AMD processor's 5.00 GHz boost clock exceeds the Intel part's maximum by over 1 GHz.

Cache configurations differ significantly. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, with 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 3 N355 offers 96 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of shared L2, and only 6 MB of shared L3. The AMD part's larger L3 pool, combined with per-core L2, gives it a meaningful advantage in workloads that benefit from larger working sets.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus, delivering 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel part supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5, but only over a single-channel bus, capping bandwidth at 38.4 GB/s. This bandwidth difference of more than 2:1 directly impacts memory-intensive applications.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 provides Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Intel Core 3 N355 provides Gen 3 with 9 CPU lanes. The newer PCIe generation and higher lane count on the AMD part allow for faster peripheral connectivity and more expansion headroom.

Integrated graphics also separate the two. The AMD processor pairs with the Radeon 880M, while the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 770. The Radeon 880M is designed for more demanding visual workloads, though the database does not include direct GPU benchmark comparisons.

The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel chip uses Intel BGA 1264. Both are mobile-market processors with active production status. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel Core 3 N355 draws 15 watts. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part's part number is 100-000001530, and the Intel part's part number is SRPNT.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has an average benchmark score of 40048, while the Intel Core 3 N355 has an average score of 13492. The AMD part also sits at the 87th percentile among all CPUs, compared to the Intel chip's 68th percentile.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD processor's average score of 40048 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 at 40081, a 0.1% difference. It trails the Intel Core 5 221E by 0.2%, the AMD Ryzen 9 270 by 0.5%, and the Intel Core i9-13905H by 0.7%, all within a narrow band.

Q: Where does the Intel Core 3 N355 sit relative to its competition?

A: The Intel Core 3 N355's average score of 13492 matches the Intel Core i3-12100F at 13494, a 0% delta. It is 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i5-9500, 0.8% behind the Intel Core 5 120UL, and 1.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-1250U.

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

A: The largest delta is in PassMark's find prime numbers test, where the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 leads by 333.3%. The extended instructions test shows a 320.8% gap, and Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 255.3% gap.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. Both the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 and the Intel Core 3 N355 have ECC memory support marked as false in the database.

Q: Which processor was released more recently?

A: The Intel Core 3 N355 was released on January 6, 2025, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 was released on June 30, 2024. The Intel part is the newer release by approximately six months.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows a clear separation between these two mobile processors. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 delivers more than double the average benchmark score of the Intel Core 3 N355, with a 40048 average versus 13492. The AMD part's 87th percentile ranking among all CPUs, compared to the Intel chip's 68th percentile, reinforces this positioning.

Picking the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 is the data-supported choice for workloads that demand raw compute performance. Its 10 cores and 20 threads, 5.00 GHz boost clock, dual-channel memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, and larger 16 MB L3 cache combine to produce decisive wins across every benchmark category. The 255.3% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and the 91.7% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core indicate that both heavily threaded and lightly threaded applications run substantially faster on the AMD part.

The Intel Core 3 N355 does have one distinguishing characteristic: its 15 watt TDP is lower than the AMD chip's 28 watts. For systems where power draw is the primary constraint, the Intel part may fit into a tighter thermal envelope. The database does not include direct power efficiency measurements, so the performance-per-watt comparison cannot be quantified here. The Intel processor also supports DDR4 memory in addition to DDR5 and LPDDR5, which could matter for platforms using older memory technology.

The Intel Core 3 N355's nearest rivals are Intel Core i3-12100F and Intel Core i5-9500 class parts, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 competes with AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and Intel Core i9-13905H class parts. That placement alone indicates the tier difference. The AMD processor belongs to a performance class that the Intel chip does not approach in any recorded metric.

For buyers choosing between these two, the decision depends on whether the workload requires the AMD chip's dominant compute capability or the Intel chip's lower power specification. The benchmark data offers no scenario where the Intel Core 3 N355 outperforms the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365. Every one of the 15 head-to-head tests records an AMD victory, with percentage advantages ranging from 78.4% to 333.3%.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category.

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 | Intel Core 3 N355 |

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

| Cores | 10 | 8 |

| Threads | 20 | 8 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 1.90 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 3.90 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 1264 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Twin Lake |

| Codename | Strix Point | Twin Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| L1 cache | 80 KB per core | 96 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 2 MB shared |

| L3 cache | 16 MB | 6 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR5 |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 38.4 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 lanes | Gen 3, 9 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 880M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Release date | June 30, 2024 | January 6, 2025 |

| Part number | 100-000001530 | SRPNT |

Both processors are locked (multiplier not unlocked), neither supports ECC memory, and both target the mobile market segment with active production status. Neither has a recorded launch MSRP in the database. The AMD part uses a larger die at 233 mm², while the Intel part's die size is not recorded.