AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 vs Intel Core 7 360 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a stark contrast between these two mobile processors. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 wins 9 of the 11 recorded head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 7 360 takes only 2. The margins, however, tell a more nuanced story than the raw win count.

The most decisive AMD victory comes in PassMark integer math, where the P185 scores 117,832 against Intel's 34,238, a staggering 244.2% advantage. This is the largest delta in the entire comparison and suggests a fundamental throughput gap in basic arithmetic operations. Data compression follows closely, with AMD delivering 374,429 versus 142,877, a 162.1% lead. Random string sorting shows a 130% advantage for AMD (40,557 vs. 17,636), indicating strong memory subsystem performance for scattered access patterns.

Extended instruction workloads favor AMD by 114.2%, with scores of 26,544 against 12,390. The multithreaded PassMark score shows AMD at 31,817 versus Intel's 15,544, a 104.7% difference that aligns with the core and thread count disparity. Floating point math sees AMD ahead by 57% (70,587 vs. 44,963), a substantial margin but smaller than the integer gap, suggesting the AMD architecture excels particularly in integer-heavy code paths.

Data encryption shows AMD winning 19,612 to 11,164, a 75.7% advantage. Physics simulation favors AMD by 46.1% (1,772 vs. 1,213). Even the closest AMD victory, prime number finding, shows a 7.5% edge (129 vs. 120), a narrow but consistent win.

The Intel Core 7 360 claims both single-thread tests, scoring 4,274 against AMD's 3,977, a 6.9% advantage. This is the only benchmark category where Intel leads, but it is a meaningful one for lightly threaded workloads. The single-thread score also places Intel in a different competitive tier: its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i3-13100, Core 5 330, and Core i3-14100, all within 0.4% of its average score. AMD's nearest rivals, by contrast, are the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX and Core Ultra 7 265HX, along with the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465, with deltas of 0.5% or less.

Average benchmark scores reinforce the separation. AMD's average of 62,839 places it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, while Intel's 18,374 sits in the 72nd percentile. The gap between the two averages is approximately 242%, mirroring the integer math delta.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 dominates every multithreaded and throughput-oriented category in the database. Data compression, encryption, extended instructions, floating point math, integer math, multithread scoring, physics simulation, random string sorting, and prime number finding all go to AMD. This makes the P185 the clear choice for parallel workloads, content creation pipelines, scientific computation, and any task that can utilize its 12 cores and 24 threads.

The Intel Core 7 360 wins exclusively in single-thread performance. Its 4,274 PassMark single-thread score exceeds AMD's 3,977 by 6.9%. This advantage matters for applications that rely on single-core responsiveness: legacy software, certain database queries, and interactive workloads where per-core speed dictates latency. The Intel part also benefits from its much lower 15W TDP compared to AMD's 28W, which positions it for thermally constrained designs, though the data does not include battery life or sustained performance measurements.

The pattern is clear: AMD wins where parallelism matters, Intel wins where raw single-core speed matters. The 6.9% single-thread lead is real but modest, while AMD's multithread lead of 104.7% is dominant. For users whose workloads scale across cores, the AMD part offers a dramatically higher ceiling.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and manufacturing processes. AMD's Gorgon Point uses a 4nm TSMC process, while Intel's Wildcat Lake uses a 3nm Intel process. The node advantage goes to Intel, but AMD compensates with a hybrid Zen 5 / Zen 5c core arrangement across 12 cores and 24 threads. Intel offers 6 cores and 6 threads, with no simultaneous multithreading.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. AMD allocates 80 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 16 MB of shared L3. Intel provides 192 KB of L1 per core and 2.5 MB of L2 per core, but only 6 MB of shared L3. The per-core cache sizes favor Intel, while the total L3 capacity favors AMD.

Clock speeds tell a mixed story. AMD's base clock is 2.00 GHz with a 5.10 GHz boost, while Intel's base is 1.50 GHz with a 4.80 GHz boost. Intel's lower base clock likely contributes to its 15W TDP, which is nearly half of AMD's 28W. The boost clocks are closer, with AMD holding a 6.25% advantage at the top end, but Intel's single-thread benchmark victory suggests its boost behavior delivers higher sustained per-core performance in the recorded tests.

Memory configurations diverge sharply. AMD uses dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while Intel uses single-channel with 59.7 GB/s. Both support DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but AMD adds ECC memory support while Intel does not. AMD offers 16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes versus Intel's 6, a significant difference for expansion and peripheral connectivity.

Integrated graphics also differ: AMD pairs with Radeon 890M, while Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The database does not include graphics benchmarks, so direct comparison is not possible from this data.

The die size for AMD is recorded at 233 mm², while Intel's die size is not listed. AMD's production status is active, as is Intel's. Release dates place AMD at February 28, 2026, and Intel at April 15, 2026.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a clear performance hierarchy. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 outperforms the Intel Core 7 360 in 9 of 11 tests, often by triple-digit percentages. Its average benchmark score of 62,839 versus 18,374 places it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, while Intel sits at the 72nd percentile. The AMD part's nearest rivals are high-end mobile and desktop chips like the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX and Core Ultra 7 265HX, while Intel's Core 7 360 competes with budget-tier parts like the Core i3-13100 and Core i3-14100.

The Intel Core 7 360 holds a 6.9% single-thread advantage, which could justify its selection for workloads that cannot use more than one core. Its 15W TDP also suggests a power efficiency profile that the data does not directly measure but that may appeal to specific embedded designs.

For multithreaded, memory-intensive, or encryption-heavy workloads, the AMD processor is the superior choice by every recorded metric. For single-thread-sensitive applications with strict power limits, the Intel part offers a measurable but narrow edge. The data does not include sustained thermal behavior, real-world application tests, or graphics performance, so those dimensions remain outside this analysis.

FAQ

Q: How many benchmark tests does the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 win?

A: The AMD processor wins 9 of the 11 recorded head-to-head tests, with Intel winning the remaining 2.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark integer math, where AMD scores 117,832 against Intel's 34,238, a 244.2% advantage for AMD.

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

A: Yes, Intel wins both single-thread tests with a score of 4,274 compared to AMD's 3,977, a 6.9% lead.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD processor has 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth with dual-channel support. The Intel processor has 59.7 GB/s with single-channel support.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 has an average benchmark score of 62,839. The Intel Core 7 360 has an average benchmark score of 18,374.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 | Intel Core 7 360 |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 12 | 6 |

| Threads | 24 | 6 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 28W | 15W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Wildcat Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen AI Embedded (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 233 mm² | Not listed |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB per core | 192 KB per core |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB per core | 2.5 MB per core |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 6 MB shared |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 6 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 890M | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Release Date | 2026-02-28 | 2026-04-15 |

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $426 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

| Part Number | Unknown | SAE3E |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 93 | 72 |

| Average Benchmark Score | 62,839 | 18,374 |