AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 vs Intel Core 7 240H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data delivers a decisive outcome: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 wins 14 of the 15 head-to-head comparisons against the Intel Core 7 240H. The margin is not uniform across workloads, and the single Intel victory is narrow, but the overall pattern is consistent.

Starting with the multi-core rendering tests, the AMD chip posts 2842 in Cinebench R15 multicore against Intel’s 2360, a 20.4% advantage. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the margin tightens slightly but remains substantial: 18698 versus 15764, a delta of 18.6%. These are not incidental gaps; they reflect a meaningful difference in sustained parallel throughput.

Single-core performance follows a similar trajectory. The AMD part scores 303 in Cinebench R15 singlecore, beating Intel’s 249 by 21.7%. In Cinebench R23 singlecore, the AMD result is 1992 against 1719, a 15.9% lead. The PassMark single-thread test shows a much smaller edge, 3841 versus 3782, only 1.6% in favor of AMD. The Cinebench single-core deltas are larger than the PassMark delta, suggesting the AMD architecture responds differently to the specific instruction mixes in those tests.

The PassMark suite reveals where the AMD processor truly separates itself. The largest single delta is in extended instructions: 25113 against 16897, a 48.6% advantage. Random string sorting shows a 36.7% lead (39447 versus 28866). Data compression is 30.4% ahead (354510 versus 271774). Integer math is 26.7% higher (101831 versus 80396). Multithread score is 22.9% higher (29467 versus 23975). Data encryption is 20.7% ahead (18297 versus 15155). Prime number finding is 14.7% higher (117 versus 102). Floating-point math is the closest of the PassMark wins, 62802 versus 58905, a 6.6% edge.

The lone Intel win is in PassMark physics: 1723 versus 1704, a 1.1% margin. This is a negligible difference, well within typical run-to-run variance, and it does not offset the broader trend. The AMD processor also holds a 1.6% lead in PassMark single-thread, which confirms that the Intel part’s higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz does not translate into a single-core benchmark victory over AMD’s 5.00 GHz boost.

Aggregate scores reinforce the pattern. AMD’s average benchmark score is 40048, while Intel’s is 31483. AMD sits at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, Intel at the 82nd. In the nearest-rival comparison, AMD’s closest competitor is the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 at 40081, a delta of -0.1%, meaning the Ryzen AI 9 365 is effectively tied with that desktop part. Intel’s nearest rival is the Intel Core Ultra 3 205 at 31473, a delta of 0%, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H at 31508, a delta of -0.1%.

Where Each One Wins

The workload split is clear from the benchmark distribution. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 dominates every category that stresses parallel execution or complex instruction throughput. Data compression, encryption, integer math, extended instructions, and multithread scoring all sit firmly in AMD’s favor, with deltas ranging from 14.7% to 48.6%. This makes the AMD part the stronger choice for productivity tasks like archiving, database operations, code compilation, and any workload that can utilize 20 threads.

The AMD processor also wins the two Cinebench single-core tests by double-digit margins, which indicates superior per-thread efficiency in rendering-related single-threaded workloads. The PassMark single-thread result is much closer (1.6%), but it still favors AMD. The practical takeaway is that the AMD chip does not sacrifice single-core performance for its multi-core strength; it leads in both.

The Intel Core 7 240H has exactly one win: PassMark physics, by 1.1%. This is a specific simulation workload that measures physics calculations, and the Intel part’s 45 W TDP and higher boost clock may contribute to a slight edge. However, the margin is so small that it does not represent a meaningful advantage in real-world physics-based applications. No other benchmark in the recorded data favors Intel.

In terms of use cases, the AMD processor is the clear pick for multi-threaded content creation, scientific computing, and any scenario where the 20 threads can be fully engaged. The 10-core, 20-thread configuration with Zen 5 architecture and 4 nm process node delivers a substantial throughput advantage. The Intel part, with 10 cores and 16 threads on Raptor Lake architecture and a 10 nm process, cannot match that parallel scaling.

For single-threaded workloads, the AMD chip also leads, though the margin varies by test. The 5.00 GHz boost clock on AMD is slightly lower than Intel’s 5.20 GHz, but the architectural efficiency of Zen 5 compensates. The data does not suggest any scenario where the Intel Core 7 240H should be preferred based on benchmark scores alone.

The Verdict

The benchmark database points to one clear conclusion: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 is the superior processor in this comparison. It wins 14 of 15 head-to-head tests, holds a 27.2% higher average benchmark score (40048 versus 31483), and ranks five percentile points higher in the global CPU distribution (87th versus 82nd). The largest deltas are in workloads that benefit from the AMD part’s 20 threads and Zen 5 efficiency.

The Intel Core 7 240H does not offer a single benchmark category where it leads by a meaningful margin. Its only win, PassMark physics, is a 1.1% difference that falls within noise. The higher TDP of 45 W compared to AMD’s 28 W does not translate into a performance advantage in the recorded data.

The AMD part also holds the edge in memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part’s memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database. The AMD processor uses DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD part has a 16 MB L3 cache, versus Intel’s 24 MB shared L3, but the benchmark results show that the larger Intel cache does not overcome AMD’s architectural lead.

For any user choosing between these two mobile processors based on the recorded data, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 is the answer. The 14 wins, the 48.6% peak delta, and the consistent double-digit advantages across rendering, compression, encryption, and math workloads leave no room for ambiguity.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 wins 14 of 15 head-to-head comparisons. The Intel Core 7 240H wins only one, PassMark physics, by 1.1%.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap?

A: In Cinebench R23 multicore, the AMD part scores 18698 versus Intel’s 15764, an 18.6% lead. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the AMD score is 2842 versus 2360, a 20.4% lead.

Q: Does the Intel part win in single-core tests?

A: No. The AMD part leads in all three recorded single-core tests: Cinebench R15 singlecore by 21.7%, Cinebench R23 singlecore by 15.9%, and PassMark single-thread by 1.6%.

Q: What is the largest single benchmark delta?

A: The largest delta is in PassMark extended instructions, where the AMD part scores 25113 against Intel’s 16897, a 48.6% advantage.

Q: How do the two processors compare in aggregate?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has an average benchmark score of 40048, while the Intel Core 7 240H averages 31483. The AMD part sits at the 87th percentile of all CPUs; the Intel part is at the 82nd.

Q: What is the closest benchmark result?

A: The closest result is PassMark physics, where Intel wins 1723 versus 1704, a 1.1% margin. The second closest is PassMark single-thread, where AMD leads 3841 versus 3782, a 1.6% margin.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge significantly in architecture. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 uses the Zen 5 architecture on the Strix Point codename, built on a 4 nm TSMC process node. 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 7 240H uses Raptor Lake architecture on the Raptor Lake-H codename, built on Intel’s 10 nm process. It has 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

Cache configurations differ. Both parts have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 cache per core and a 16 MB L3 cache. The Intel part has 2 MB of L2 cache per core and a 24 MB shared L3 cache. Despite Intel’s larger L3 and L2 caches, the AMD part wins the majority of benchmarks, indicating that cache size is not the determining factor.

Memory support also differs. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory on a dual-channel bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus, but its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database. The AMD part uses the AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1744.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The AMD part offers PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part offers PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics also differ: AMD uses the Radeon 880M, while Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics 64EU.

The power envelope is notably different. The AMD part has a TDP of 28 W, while the Intel part has a TDP of 45 W. Despite the higher power draw, the Intel part does not achieve higher benchmark scores in the recorded data. The AMD part’s generation is listed as Ryzen AI 300 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c), while the Intel part is Core 7 (Raptor Lake Refresh). Both are mobile processors with active production status. The AMD part was released on 2024-06-30, and the Intel part on 2024-12-17. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $502. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.