AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 vs Intel Core 7 360 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data records 17 head-to-head comparisons between the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 and the Intel Core 7 360. The AMD part claims 15 wins, while Intel takes 2. The margins are substantial in most workloads, though the Intel processor manages a notable victory in one key metric.

In Cinebench tests, the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 is consistently ahead. The multicore results show a 14.9% lead in Cinebench R15 (1579 versus 1374), and a 15% lead in both Cinebench R20 (6583 versus 5726) and Cinebench R23 (15674 versus 13634). Single-core Cinebench results follow the same pattern, with the AMD chip winning R15 by 15% (222 versus 193), R20 by 15% (929 versus 808), and R23 by 15% (2212 versus 1924). These consistent deltas indicate a uniform performance advantage across rendering and CPU-bound workloads.

The PassMark suite reveals much larger gaps. Data compression shows the AMD processor scoring 406505 against 142877 for Intel, a 184.5% advantage. Integer math is the widest margin of all: 107046 versus 34238, a 212.7% lead. Extended instructions deliver 33873 versus 12390, a 173.4% delta. Random string sorting shows a 147.9% gap (43725 versus 17636). Multithreaded PassMark performance lands at 33705 versus 15544, a 116.8% advantage. Data encryption, floating point math, physics, and prime number finding all favor AMD by margins between 37.5% and 78.5%.

The Intel Core 7 360 wins one benchmark category: PassMark single-thread performance. Its score of 4274 beats the AMD score of 4060, a 5% delta in Intel's favor. This is the only head-to-head test where Intel comes out ahead, and the margin is modest compared to the large AMD victories elsewhere.

The average benchmark score in the database places the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 at 44309, with a percentile ranking of 88 among all CPUs. The Intel Core 7 360 averages 18374, ranking in the 72nd percentile. The nearest rivals for the AMD chip include the Intel Core i9-13950HX at 44342 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core i5-13600 at 44240 (0.2% lower), the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H at 44466 (0.4% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D at 44573 (0.6% higher). The Intel Core 7 360 sits alongside the Intel Core i3-13100 at 18380 (0% delta), the Intel Core 5 330 at 18345 (0.2% lower), the Intel Core i3-14100 at 18318 (0.3% lower), and the Intel Core 3 305 at 18302 (0.4% lower).

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 is built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Strix Halo codename, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 7 360 uses the Wildcat Lake codename from the Core 5 generation, built on Intel's 3 nm process. Die size data is only available for the AMD part, recorded as 2x 70.6 mm².

Core and thread counts differ sharply. The AMD processor has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel processor has 6 cores and 6 threads. The Intel chip has no multithreading, which directly explains its large deficit in multithreaded benchmarks. The AMD part runs at a 3.60 GHz base clock and 5.00 GHz boost clock, while the Intel part runs at 1.50 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. The AMD chip allocates 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip uses 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and only 6 MB of shared L3. The per-core L1 and L2 figures are larger on the Intel side, but the shared L3 pool is much smaller: 6 MB versus 32 MB. This difference in total cache capacity contributes to the AMD processor's advantage in data-heavy workloads like compression and integer math.

Memory architecture also diverges. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 supports LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus, delivering 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core 7 360 supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but only over a single-channel bus, with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth. The bandwidth difference is roughly fourfold, which helps explain the AMD processor's dominance in memory-sensitive tasks such as random string sorting and data compression. ECC memory support is present on the AMD chip but not on the Intel chip.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD processor includes a Radeon 8050S, while the Intel processor carries Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. PCIe connectivity shows the AMD chip with Gen 4 and 16 CPU lanes, the Intel chip with Gen 4 and 6 CPU lanes.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 dominates computationally intensive tasks. Cinebench multicore results show a consistent 15% advantage across R15, R20, and R23, which indicates a strong lead in rendering, video encoding, and other fully threaded workloads. The 16 threads versus 6 threads configuration gives the AMD part a structural edge in any application that scales with thread count.

PassMark integer math shows the largest single gap at 212.7%. Floating point math is also heavily in AMD's favor at 58.1%. Data compression at 184.5% and extended instructions at 173.4% further demonstrate the AMD processor's advantage in compute-heavy and encryption-related tasks. For users running compilation, scientific computing, data processing, or content creation, the AMD part is clearly the stronger choice.

The Intel Core 7 360 wins only PassMark single-thread performance by 5%. Its score of 4274 versus 4060 suggests that in lightly threaded, short-burst workloads, the Intel processor can edge ahead. The higher per-core L1 and L2 cache allocations on the Intel chip may contribute to this result. However, the margin is small, and the Cinebench single-core tests contradict it: the AMD processor wins all three Cinebench single-core tests by 15%. The PassMark single-thread test appears to favor Intel specifically, but the overall single-thread picture is mixed.

The Intel chip also has a much lower TDP of 15 watts versus 55 watts for the AMD part. This positions the Intel Core 7 360 for thermally constrained designs where power draw is a primary concern, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 targets performance-oriented mobile systems. The database does not include power consumption measurements, so direct efficiency comparisons are not possible from the recorded data.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 and Intel Core 7 360 differ across nearly every specification field. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1516. Core counts are 8 versus 6, and thread counts are 16 versus 6. Base clocks are 3.60 GHz versus 1.50 GHz, and boost clocks are 5.00 GHz versus 4.80 GHz. TDP is 55 watts versus 15 watts.

Process nodes differ: TSMC 4 nm for AMD, Intel 3 nm for Intel. The AMD processor uses the Zen 5 architecture with the Strix Halo codename, while the Intel processor carries the Wildcat Lake codename from the Core 5 generation. L1 cache is 80 KB per core versus 192 KB per core, L2 is 1 MB per core versus 2.5 MB per core, and L3 is 32 MB shared versus 6 MB shared. Memory support is LPDDR5X on the AMD side versus DDR5 and LPDDR5X on the Intel side. Memory bus is quad-channel versus single-channel, and memory bandwidth is 256.0 GB/s versus 59.7 GB/s. ECC memory is supported on AMD but not on Intel. PCIe lanes are 16 versus 6, both Gen 4. Integrated graphics are Radeon 8050S versus Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe). Release dates are 2025-01-05 for AMD and 2026-04-15 for Intel. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $426.

Both processors are unlocked in the same way: neither has an unlocked multiplier. Both target the mobile market segment, and both are listed as Active in production status.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: How much faster is the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The AMD processor scores 15674, while the Intel processor scores 13634. That is a 15% advantage for AMD.

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 360 win any benchmark in the head-to-head comparison?

A: Yes. The Intel Core 7 360 wins PassMark single-thread performance with a score of 4274 versus 4060, a 5% margin.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 supports quad-channel LPDDR5X with 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core 7 360 supports single-channel DDR5 and LPDDR5X with 59.7 GB/s.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 has a TDP of 55 watts. The Intel Core 7 360 has a TDP of 15 watts.

Q: How do the two processors compare in PassMark multithread performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 scores 33705, and the Intel Core 7 360 scores 15544. The AMD processor leads by 116.8%.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 has 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 360 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache.