AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 vs Intel Core 7 360 Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark database positions the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 as the dominant performer in this pairing, winning 13 of the 15 recorded head-to-head comparisons. The Intel Core 7 360 takes only two wins, both in single-thread PassMark tests. The AMD part sits at the 92nd percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 58,826, while the Intel part lands at the 72nd percentile with an average score of 18,374. That gap, roughly 3.2 times higher average score, defines the entire comparison.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 is the choice for any workload that scales with cores, threads, or parallel execution. Its 12 cores and 24 threads, combined with a 2.00 GHz base clock and 5.20 GHz boost clock, produce results that are decisively ahead in rendering, compression, encryption, and math-heavy tasks. The Intel Core 7 360, with 6 cores and 6 threads, a 1.50 GHz base clock and 4.80 GHz boost clock, offers a narrower advantage in one specific metric: PassMark single-thread performance, where it scores 4,274 versus 4,124, a 3.5% edge.

For users prioritizing raw throughput, the AMD part is the only rational selection. For users who need maximum responsiveness in lightly threaded applications and prefer the lower 15 W TDP, the Intel part has a purpose, but its overall performance envelope is far smaller. The data does not support any scenario where the Intel part outperforms the AMD part in multithreaded work; the deltas range from 4.2% to 280.2%, all in favor of AMD.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 wins every multi-core benchmark in the database. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 23,491.5 versus 13,634, a 72.3% advantage. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows an even larger gap: 3,518 versus 1,374, a 156% delta. PassMark multi-thread confirms the trend with 37,010 versus 15,544, a 138.1% lead. These are not marginal differences; they represent a completely different performance class.

The AMD part also dominates data-heavy workloads. PassMark data compression shows 484,584 versus 142,877, a 239.2% lead. PassMark integer math delivers 130,171 versus 34,238, a 280.2% lead, the largest delta in the entire comparison. PassMark random string sorting follows at 192.4% ahead. Encryption, extended instructions, floating point math, and physics all favor AMD by margins between 52.6% and 177.4%.

The Intel Core 7 360 wins only the PassMark single-thread and single-threaded (duplicate) tests, scoring 4,274 versus 4,124, a 3.5% edge. This is a narrow victory, and it does not extend to Cinebench single-core results. In Cinebench R23 single-core, AMD leads 2,066 versus 1,924, a 7.4% margin. In Cinebench R15 single-core, AMD leads 317 versus 193, a 64.2% margin. The Intel part's single-thread PassMark win is real but isolated, and it does not translate to better single-core performance in the Cinebench suite.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, with the codename Gorgon Point and generation label Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c). It contains 12 cores and 24 threads. Cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3. The die size is 233 mm². It supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. PCIe connectivity is Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics are Radeon 890M. The socket is AMD Socket FP8.

The Intel Core 7 360 uses the Wildcat Lake codename with a generation label of Core 5 (Wildcat Lake). It is built on a 3 nm Intel process. It contains 6 cores and 6 threads, with no hyperthreading. Cache configuration includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3. It supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. PCIe connectivity is Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics are Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe). The socket is Intel BGA 1516.

The architectural contrast is stark. AMD pairs twice the core count with simultaneous multithreading, doubling thread count to 24. Intel offers no SMT, so its 6 cores translate to 6 threads. The memory subsystem also diverges: AMD uses dual-channel, Intel uses single-channel, and the bandwidth figures reflect that (89.6 GB/s versus 59.7 GB/s). The process nodes differ (4 nm TSMC versus 3 nm Intel), but the benchmark results show AMD's larger core count and thread count outweigh any process advantage Intel might claim.

FAQ

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 23,491.5 versus 13,634, a 72.3% lead. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 3,518 versus 1,374, a 156% lead.

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 360 win any benchmark?

A: Yes, it wins the PassMark single-thread test with a score of 4,274 versus 4,124, a 3.5% margin. That is its only recorded victory, appearing twice in the database under two slightly different test names.

Q: What is the difference in core and thread counts?

A: The AMD part has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel part has 6 cores and 6 threads. The AMD part has double the cores and four times the threads.

Q: How do the memory bandwidth figures compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 supports dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 7 360 supports single-channel memory with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What are the TDP ratings?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 has a TDP of 28 W. The Intel Core 7 360 has a TDP of 15 W.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel Core 7 360 has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single delta in the comparison is PassMark integer math, where AMD scores 130,171 versus 34,238, a 280.2% lead. This workload benefits directly from AMD's 12 cores and 24 threads; integer operations scale almost linearly with available execution units. PassMark data compression shows a 239.2% lead (484,584 versus 142,877), reflecting both core count and memory bandwidth advantages. PassMark random string sorting delivers a 192.4% lead (51,576 versus 17,636), another heavily parallel workload.

Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a 156% delta (3,518 versus 1,374), while Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 72.3% delta (23,491.5 versus 13,634). The R15 test is shorter and less memory-sensitive, so the core count difference dominates even more. PassMark multi-thread confirms the pattern with a 138.1% lead (37,010 versus 15,544). PassMark extended instructions shows a 177.4% lead (34,365 versus 12,390), and PassMark data encryption shows a 112.7% lead (23,746 versus 11,164).

PassMark floating point math delivers an 80.9% lead (81,320 versus 44,963), and PassMark physics shows a 52.6% lead (1,851 versus 1,213). The smallest AMD win is PassMark find prime numbers, only 4.2% ahead (125 versus 120). This test is single-threaded in nature, so the absence of a large AMD advantage is expected. Cinebench R23 single-core is the other narrow AMD win, 7.4% ahead (2,066 versus 1,924). Cinebench R15 single-core shows a larger 64.2% lead (317 versus 193), suggesting the Intel part's single-thread performance degrades more under the older test's specific instruction mix.

The Intel wins are confined to PassMark single-thread, where it scores 4,274 versus 4,124, a 3.5% edge. This is the only metric where the Intel part leads, and the margin is small. The database records this win twice, under PassMark single-thread and PassMark single-threaded, with identical scores and deltas.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads. AMD's base clock is 2.00 GHz versus Intel's 1.50 GHz. AMD's boost clock is 5.20 GHz versus Intel's 4.80 GHz. AMD's TDP is 28 W, Intel's is 15 W.

The cache layouts are distinct. AMD uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3. Intel uses 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3. The per-core L1 and L2 figures are larger on Intel, but the total L3 is larger on AMD (16 MB versus 6 MB). Memory support is identical in type (DDR5, LPDDR5X), but the bus differs: AMD is dual-channel, Intel is single-channel. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD and 59.7 GB/s for Intel.

PCIe connectivity differs: AMD offers Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), Intel offers Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics are Radeon 890M on AMD and Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) on Intel. Sockets differ: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel BGA 1516. The process nodes differ: 4 nm TSMC for AMD, 3 nm Intel for Intel. The codenames differ: Gorgon Point for AMD, Wildcat Lake for Intel. Neither processor supports ECC memory, neither has an unlocked multiplier, and both are listed as Active production status in the mobile segment. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $426; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.