AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 336H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data splits 15 head-to-head tests into 6 wins for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 and 9 wins for the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H. The most dramatic separation appears in integer math, where the AMD part scores 101,831 against Intel's 62,070, a 64.1% advantage. That is the single largest delta in the entire comparison. Data compression also favors AMD heavily, with 354,510 versus 280,340, a 26.5% lead. Random string sorting goes to AMD by 14.7%, and multithread performance shows a narrower 3.2% edge for the Ryzen, 29,467 to 28,545. Extended instructions land at 25,113 versus 24,542, a modest 2.3% win for AMD.

Intel's counterpunch comes in Cinebench. In R23 multicore, the Core Ultra 5 336H posts 23,991 against AMD's 18,698, a 22.1% margin. The R23 single-core gap is even larger: 3,387 versus 1,992, which translates to a 41.2% deficit for the Ryzen. Cinebench R15 multicore is the one legacy test where AMD wins, 2,842 to 2,418, a 17.5% edge. But R15 single-core favors Intel, 341 to 303, an 11.1% lead. PassMark physics strongly favors Intel, 2,682 versus 1,704, a 36.5% delta. Floating-point math also goes Intel's way, 82,415 versus 62,802, a 23.8% margin. Prime number finding shows a 60.9% Intel advantage, 299 versus 117. Data encryption goes to Intel by 14.1%, 21,291 to 18,297. Single-thread PassMark shows Intel ahead by 4.3%, 4,013 to 3,841.

The average benchmark score paints a different overall picture than the head-to-head tally. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 carries an average of 40,048 across all recorded tests, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H averages 34,485, which sits in the 84th percentile. That 5,563-point gap in average score is substantial, yet the head-to-head win count favors Intel. The explanation lies in workload weighting: Intel wins more tests, but AMD's wins in integer math and data compression carry heavier score values in the aggregate.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing eras and design philosophies. AMD builds the Ryzen AI 9 365 on a 4 nm TSMC process, while Intel fabricates the Core Ultra 5 336H on a 3 nm Intel process. Both target mobile platforms, but the sockets differ: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, Intel uses Intel BGA 2540.

Core counts and threading diverge sharply. The Ryzen AI 9 365 packs 10 cores and 20 threads, using a Zen 5 architecture with a Strix Point codename. It belongs to the Ryzen AI 300 generation, which mixes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Core Ultra 5 336H has 16 cores but only 16 threads, meaning it lacks simultaneous multithreading. Its architecture is Panther Lake, from the Ultra 5 generation designated Panther Lake-H.

Cache layouts follow different strategies. AMD allocates 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel gives each core 192 KB of L1 and 2.5 MB of L2, with 18 MB of shared L3. The Intel die has a larger per-core L1 and L2 allocation, plus 2 MB more L3 overall. Clock speeds also differ: AMD's base is 2.00 GHz with a 5.00 GHz boost, while Intel starts at 1.90 GHz and boosts to 4.60 GHz.

Memory support matches in type, with both accepting DDR5 and LPDDR5X in a dual-channel configuration. However, the Intel chip records a memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s versus AMD's 89.6 GB/s, a 28.6% advantage for Intel. PCIe connectivity also differs: AMD offers Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU, Intel offers Gen 5 with 12 lanes. Neither supports ECC memory. TDP ratings sit close, with AMD rated at 28 watts and Intel at 25 watts.

Integrated graphics differentiate the pair. AMD uses the Radeon 880M, while Intel implements Xe3 Graphics. Both are active mobile parts, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The die area for AMD is recorded at 233 mm², while Intel's die size is not listed in the database. Release timing places AMD in mid-2024 and Intel in early 2026, a significant product-cycle difference.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 demonstrates clear strength in integer-heavy and compression-oriented tasks. The 64.1% lead in PassMark integer math suggests strong scalar execution efficiency, likely benefiting from the Zen 5 core design and its 20 threads. Data compression, with a 26.5% edge, points to workloads that rely on memory access patterns and parallel throughput. Random string sorting, up 14.7%, reinforces that profile. The multithread PassMark result, while narrower at 3.2%, still favors AMD, and the Cinebench R15 multicore win of 17.5% shows that in certain legacy rendering tests, the Ryzen's thread count matters.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H dominates in single-threaded and physics-oriented benchmarks. The R23 single-core result, a 41.2% advantage, is the strongest evidence of per-core superiority. R15 single-core also goes Intel's way by 11.1%, and PassMark single-thread shows a 4.3% lead. The physics score, 36.5% higher, and floating-point math, 23.8% higher, indicate that Intel's cores handle computationally dense, branch-heavy workloads with greater efficiency. Prime number finding, up 60.9%, is a classic single-thread integer test, yet Intel wins it despite losing the broader integer math test, which suggests the AMD advantage in integer math comes from multi-thread scaling rather than raw per-core speed.

Data encryption favors Intel by 14.1%, a workload that often depends on dedicated instruction paths and clock speed. The Cinebench R23 multicore result, a 22.1% Intel lead, is notable because AMD wins R15 multicore but loses R23 multicore by a large margin; the newer Cinebench version appears to reward Intel's higher per-core performance even with fewer threads.

The Verdict

The benchmark data supports a clear split: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 is the better aggregate performer, with an average score of 40,048 versus Intel's 34,485, and a higher percentile ranking at 87 versus 84. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 7 7700, Intel Core 5 221E, AMD Ryzen 9 270, and Intel Core i9-13905H, all within a 0.7% delta of its average score. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H, by contrast, sits near the Intel Core i7-13700HX, Intel Core i5-13450HX, AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, and AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, with deltas ranging from 0.8% below to 0.8% above.

For workloads dominated by integer math, compression, and multi-threaded throughput, the Ryzen AI 9 365 delivers the recorded wins. Its 20 threads and higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz support that profile. For single-threaded responsiveness, physics simulation, and floating-point math, the Core Ultra 5 336H is the stronger choice, backed by its 4.60 GHz boost and larger L2 cache per core. The Intel part also offers higher memory bandwidth at 115.2 GB/s and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, which may matter for platform-level throughput beyond CPU benchmarks.

The head-to-head count favors Intel at 9 wins to 6, but the average score favors AMD by roughly 16%. Buyers should weigh which benchmark family matches their intended use. The database shows no overall victor; it shows two processors with complementary strengths. AMD leads in aggregate compute, Intel leads in single-thread and physics-heavy tests. The R23 multicore delta of 22.1% in Intel's favor is the most consequential modern rendering result, while AMD's 64.1% integer math lead is the most consequential raw compute result. Neither chip is a universal winner, and the choice depends on workload priority.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 averages 40,048 across all recorded tests, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H averages 34,485.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has 10 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H has 16 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which chip wins in Cinebench R23 single-core?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H wins with a score of 3,387 against AMD's 1,992, a 41.2% advantage.

Q: What is the largest benchmark delta between the two processors?

A: The largest delta is in PassMark integer math, where AMD scores 101,831 versus Intel's 62,070, a 64.1% difference.

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H records 115.2 GB/s, compared to 89.6 GB/s for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No, neither the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 nor the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H supports ECC memory.