AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 vs Intel Core 7 360 Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark database presents two mobile processors with distinctly different performance profiles. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 claims 6 wins in head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 7 360 takes 5, but the margin of victory matters more than the count. The AMD part leads by substantial margins in compression, integer math, and multithreaded workloads, with deltas of 61.3%, 81.8%, and 23.9% respectively. The Intel part counters with narrower wins in single-thread performance, physics, and floating-point math, where its advantages reach only 13.1%, 15.7%, and 6%. The data positions the AMD processor as the stronger choice for throughput-oriented tasks, while the Intel processor appeals to workloads that favor per-core speed and lightweight threading. The overall percentile rankings reinforce this split: AMD sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, Intel at the 72nd. The average benchmark score for AMD is 37804, while Intel records 18374, a gap that reflects the AMD part's ability to exploit simultaneous multithreading across its 6 cores and 12 threads.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge at the silicon level. AMD's Gorgon Point uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while Intel's Wildcat Lake uses a 3 nm process from Intel's own fabs. Both pack 6 physical cores, but AMD enables 12 threads through simultaneous multithreading, whereas Intel runs 6 threads with no hyperthreading equivalent. This explains the multithreaded performance gap. Clock speeds tell a nuanced story: AMD starts at 2.00 GHz base and boosts to 4.50 GHz, while Intel starts lower at 1.50 GHz but boosts higher to 4.80 GHz. The higher boost clock on Intel directly supports its single-thread advantage. Cache layouts differ substantially. AMD allocates 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 4 MB total L3. Intel provides 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 6 MB shared L3. The larger L3 on Intel likely helps with repeated data access patterns. Memory architecture separates the two further. AMD uses dual-channel DDR5 or LPDDR5X with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and ECC support. Intel uses single-channel DDR5 or LPDDR5X with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC. The memory bandwidth difference favors AMD for data-heavy workloads. PCIe lane counts also differ: AMD offers 14 Gen 4 lanes from the CPU, Intel offers 6 Gen 4 lanes. Integrated graphics vary as well, with AMD pairing a Radeon 840M and Intel featuring Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. Power envelopes are not directly comparable in the database, but the recorded TDP values show AMD at 28 and Intel at 15.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single victory belongs to AMD in integer math. The Ryzen AI Embedded P132 scores 62249 against Intel's 34238, a delta of 81.8%. This result indicates a massive advantage in arithmetic-heavy integer operations, likely driven by the combination of dual-channel memory and simultaneous multithreading. Data compression shows a 61.3% lead for AMD, with scores of 230437 versus 142877. Random string sorting follows a similar pattern, with AMD ahead by 42.8% (25181 versus 17636). Extended instructions favor AMD by 33.3% (16520 versus 12390). The multithread benchmark shows AMD at 19262 versus Intel's 15544, a 23.9% advantage. Data encryption is nearly a tie, with AMD at 11444 and Intel at 11164, a 2.5% margin.

Intel's wins are smaller but meaningful. Prime number finding shows Intel at 120 versus AMD's 57, a 52.5% advantage that stands as Intel's largest single win. Single-thread performance puts Intel at 4274 against AMD's 3713, a 13.1% lead. Physics tests show Intel at 1213 versus AMD's 1022, a 15.7% edge. Floating-point math goes to Intel by 6%, with scores of 44963 and 42248. The pattern is consistent: Intel wins where raw per-core speed matters, AMD wins where parallel throughput and memory bandwidth dominate. The single-thread tests appear twice in the database under slightly different names, but both confirm the same 13.1% Intel advantage.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has better multithreaded performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132. It scores 19262 in the multithread benchmark, which is 23.9% ahead of the Intel Core 7 360's 15544. AMD's 12 threads against Intel's 6 threads explain the gap.

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

A: Yes. Intel wins 5 head-to-head tests: prime number finding (120 versus 57), floating-point math (44963 versus 42248), physics (1213 versus 1022), and single-thread tests (4274 versus 3713, a 13.1% lead).

Q: What is the single biggest performance difference between the two?

A: Integer math. AMD scores 62249, Intel scores 34238, giving AMD an 81.8% advantage. This is the largest delta in either direction across all head-to-head tests.

Q: How do the processors compare in memory bandwidth?

A: AMD supports dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports single-channel memory with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. AMD also supports ECC memory, while Intel does not.

Q: What are the clock speed differences?

A: AMD has a 2.00 GHz base clock and 4.50 GHz boost clock. Intel has a 1.50 GHz base clock and 4.80 GHz boost clock. Intel boosts higher, which supports its single-thread wins.

Q: Do both processors have integrated graphics?

A: Yes. AMD includes a Radeon 840M, and Intel includes Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 dominates workloads that scale with threads and memory bandwidth. Data compression, integer math, random string sorting, extended instructions, and multithreaded tasks all favor AMD by margins ranging from 23.9% to 81.8%. The dual-channel memory controller with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth provides a clear advantage for data movement. The 12 threads allow parallel execution that Intel's 6 threads cannot match. For server-like embedded workloads, database operations, compression pipelines, or any task that can saturate multiple cores, the data consistently points to AMD.

The Intel Core 7 360 wins where single-thread speed and low-latency access to a larger cache matter. Its 4.80 GHz boost clock, 6 MB shared L3, and larger per-core L2 of 2.5 MB support the prime number finding, physics, floating-point math, and single-thread victories. The 52.5% lead in prime number finding suggests superior branch handling and per-core arithmetic efficiency. Physics simulations often depend on sequential floating-point operations, and Intel's 6% edge in floating-point math plus 15.7% edge in physics indicates a meaningful advantage in such workloads. The lower TDP of 15 also positions Intel for thermally constrained environments, though the database does not provide direct power consumption measurements.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every specification category. AMD uses 4 nm TSMC process technology; Intel uses 3 nm Intel process technology. AMD's socket is AMD Socket FP8, Intel's is Intel BGA 1516. AMD provides 6 cores and 12 threads; Intel provides 6 cores and 6 threads. AMD's base clock is 2.00 GHz, Intel's is 1.50 GHz. AMD's boost clock is 4.50 GHz, Intel's is 4.80 GHz. TDP values are recorded as 28 for AMD and 15 for Intel. AMD's cache hierarchy uses 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 4 MB L3. Intel uses 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 6 MB shared L3. Memory support differs in channel configuration: AMD uses dual-channel, Intel uses single-channel. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD and 59.7 GB/s for Intel. ECC memory support exists only on AMD. PCIe lanes from the CPU total 14 on AMD and 6 on Intel, both Gen 4. Integrated graphics are Radeon 840M on AMD and Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) on Intel. Release dates show AMD arriving on March 8, 2026, and Intel on April 15, 2026. Intel has a recorded part number of SAE3E, while AMD's part number is unknown. The Intel processor carries a launch MSRP of $426. The AMD processor has no recorded launch MSRP. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. Both target the mobile market segment and remain in active production.