AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 vs Intel Core 7 160HL Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clear overall advantage for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365. Its average benchmark score of 40,048 points places it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core 7 160HL, by contrast, holds a 50th percentile ranking with an average benchmark score of 0, indicating that no benchmark results have been recorded for this processor in the database. This lack of recorded data makes a direct numerical comparison impossible for the Intel part.

For the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, the most striking results come from the Cinebench suite. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it scores 18,698 points, while its single-core score is 1,992. The older Cinebench R15 test shows 2,842 points multicore and 303 points single-core. These scores place the Ryzen part well within range of its nearest rivals. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700, with an average score of 40,081, sits only 0.1% ahead. The Intel Core 5 221E, averaging 40,144, is 0.2% ahead. The AMD Ryzen 9 270, at 40,246, is 0.5% ahead. The Intel Core i9-13905H, with 40,313, is 0.7% ahead. The Ryzen AI 9 365 therefore trails its closest competitor by a negligible margin, less than one percentage point in every case.

Geekbench results for the AMD part show 13,760 points multicore and 2,253 points single-core. These figures reinforce the pattern of a well-balanced processor that performs strongly in both lightly threaded and heavily threaded workloads.

PassMark tests provide additional detail on the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365. In multithread testing, it scores 29,467. Single-thread performance is 3,841. Integer math reaches 101,831, while floating point math hits 62,802. Extended instructions score 25,113. Data encryption is 18,297, and data compression is 354,510. Random string sorting scores 39,447. Physics testing yields 1,704, and finding prime numbers scores 117. These numbers show a processor that excels at data compression, integer math, and multithreaded workloads, while the prime number and physics results are comparatively modest.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 wins in every benchmark category where data exists, simply because the Intel Core 7 160HL has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. The wins for the AMD part are spread across rendering, general productivity, and specialized compute tasks.

For rendering and content creation, the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18,698 and the R15 multicore score of 2,842 indicate strong performance in CPU-bound rendering tasks. Content creators working with 3D rendering or video encoding would benefit from these results.

For general productivity, the Geekbench multicore score of 13,760 and single-core score of 2,253 suggest solid performance in everyday applications, office workloads, and software compilation. The PassMark multithread score of 29,467 further supports this interpretation.

For data-heavy workloads, the PassMark data compression score of 354,510 stands out as the highest single result in the AMD suite. File archiving, database operations, and similar compression-heavy tasks would see strong performance. The integer math score of 101,831 also indicates strong general compute throughput.

For security and encryption tasks, the data encryption score of 18,297 shows reasonable capability, though it is not the strongest result in the suite. For scientific or engineering workloads, the floating point math score of 62,802 suggests good performance in calculations that rely heavily on floating point arithmetic.

The Intel Core 7 160HL cannot claim wins in any category due to the absence of recorded benchmark data. Its 50th percentile ranking and average score of 0 confirm that the database has no performance measurements for this processor.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the codename Strix Point. It belongs to the Ryzen AI 300 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core 7 160HL uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the codename Raptor Lake-PS, belonging to the Core 7 generation.

The manufacturing processes differ substantially. The AMD processor is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel processor uses a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD part has a die size of 233 mm², while no die size is recorded for the Intel part. Transistor counts are not recorded for either processor.

Cache configurations also differ. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Intel part has 2 MB per core. For L3 cache, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has 16 MB, while the Intel Core 7 160HL has 24 MB shared. The Intel part therefore has more L2 and L3 cache, while the AMD part uses a smaller and more modern manufacturing process.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while no memory bandwidth figure is recorded for the Intel part. Both use dual-channel memory buses. Neither processor supports ECC memory.

PCI Express support differs. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core 7 160HL provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU. The AMD part therefore offers double the CPU-attached PCIe lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD processor uses the Radeon 880M. The Intel processor uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. No benchmark data is recorded for either integrated GPU in the database.

The sockets are incompatible. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700. The market segments also differ: the AMD part is listed as Mobile, while the Intel part is listed as Desktop.

Specification Differences

The core counts differ significantly. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has 10 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Core 7 160HL has 14 cores and 20 threads. Both processors therefore support the same thread count, but the Intel part achieves this with four additional physical cores.

Clock speeds differ. The AMD processor has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel processor has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel part runs at higher clocks in both base and boost states.

Thermal design power differs considerably. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has a TDP of 28 watts. The Intel Core 7 160HL has a TDP of 45 watts. The Intel part draws more power under load, while the AMD part is rated for lower power consumption.

Release dates differ. The AMD processor was released on 2024-06-30. The Intel processor was released on 2024-04-07. The Intel part is therefore older by roughly two months.

Production status is Active for both processors. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part has a part number of 100-000001530, while the Intel part number is listed as unknown. No launch MSRP is recorded for either processor. The memory bus is dual-channel on both.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 7 160HL has 14 cores, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has 10 cores. Both processors support 20 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 160HL boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 boosts to 5.00 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a lower TDP?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel Core 7 160HL has a TDP of 45 watts.

Q: Which processor is built on a smaller manufacturing process?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core 7 160HL uses a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 7 160HL has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has 16 MB of L3 cache.

Q: Which processor has better recorded benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has an average benchmark score of 40,048 and ranks in the 87th percentile. The Intel Core 7 160HL has no recorded benchmark scores, an average score of 0, and ranks in the 50th percentile.

The Verdict

The data supports selecting the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 for any workload where measured performance matters. Its average benchmark score of 40,048 places it in the 87th percentile, and it sits within 0.7% of its nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i9-13905H and the AMD Ryzen 9 270. The Intel Core 7 160HL has no recorded benchmark scores, so no performance-based recommendation can be made for it.

The AMD part also offers architectural advantages. Its 4 nm process at TSMC is smaller than the Intel 10 nm process, and its 28 watt TDP is lower than the Intel 45 watt TDP. The AMD processor provides 16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU, twice the 8 lanes of the Intel part. Memory bandwidth is recorded at 89.6 GB/s for the AMD part, while the Intel part has no recorded memory bandwidth.

The Intel Core 7 160HL does hold advantages in cache and core count. It has 24 MB of L3 cache versus 16 MB, and 2 MB of L2 cache per core versus 1 MB. It also has 14 cores versus 10, though both support 20 threads. Its base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 5.20 GHz are higher than the AMD base of 2.00 GHz and boost of 5.00 GHz.

The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. This gives the Intel processor broader memory compatibility for systems with existing DDR4 modules. The Intel part is also listed as a Desktop processor, while the AMD part is listed as Mobile, which may influence platform selection.

Given the absence of any benchmark data for the Intel Core 7 160HL, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 is the only processor in this comparison with verified performance in the database. Its 87th percentile ranking and competitive standing against well-known rivals such as the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and Intel Core i9-13905H make it the data-backed choice. The Intel part may appeal to builders who need DDR4 support, more cache, or a desktop socket, but its performance characteristics remain unmeasured.