AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 vs Intel Core 7 360 Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded benchmark data splits these two mobile processors into distinct performance classes. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 wins 9 of 11 head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 7 360 takes 2. The AMD part sits at the 96th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel part sits at the 72nd. The average benchmark score for the AMD is 90541, versus 18374 for the Intel, a roughly five-fold gap in aggregate throughput. The Intel Core 7 360 is the choice for single-threaded responsiveness, as it leads by 8.1% in the PassMark single-thread test. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 is the choice for any multi-threaded workload, with margins that range from 121.4% to 345.2% depending on the test. The data does not support a balanced recommendation; the AMD part dominates all parallel compute tasks, while the Intel part only wins in the narrow single-thread domain.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 is built on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Strix Halo, using a 4 nm process from TSMC. It has 12 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The thermal design power is 55 watts. It uses an AMD Socket FP11. Its cache hierarchy consists of 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of shared L3. Memory support is LPDDR5X over a quad-channel interface, delivering 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth, and ECC memory is supported. The integrated graphics are the Radeon 8060S. The die is composed of two 70.6 mm² chiplets. PCIe is Gen 4 with 16 lanes for the CPU.

The Intel Core 7 360 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, built on a 3 nm process from Intel. It has 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning no hyper-threading. The base clock is 1.50 GHz and the boost clock is 4.80 GHz. The thermal design power is 15 watts. It uses an Intel BGA 1516 socket. Cache includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and only 6 MB of shared L3. Memory support includes DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but over a single-channel bus, capping bandwidth at 59.7 GB/s. ECC is not supported. Integrated graphics are Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. PCIe is Gen 4 with 6 lanes for the CPU.

The most consequential differences are core count, memory channel count, and cache size. The AMD has double the cores and four times the threads. The AMD L3 cache is over ten times larger. The AMD memory bandwidth is more than four times higher. The Intel part has a lower TDP by 40 watts, which suggests a much lower power envelope, but the benchmark results show that power efficiency does not translate into compute leadership outside of single-thread tests. The Intel process node is one generation smaller (3 nm versus 4 nm), yet the AMD still delivers far higher throughput in every parallel test.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 360 wins only in the single-thread domain. The PassMark single-thread score is 4274 for the Intel versus 3927 for the AMD, a delta of 8.1% in favor of Intel. This is the only head-to-head category where Intel leads. The data indicates that for workloads that rely on a single core and cannot scale across threads, the Intel part has a measurable advantage. That includes lightly threaded applications where the higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz and the per-core L2 cache of 2.5 MB help. The Intel also has a lower TDP of 15 watts, which would be relevant for fanless or ultra-portable designs, but the benchmark scores do not capture thermal behavior directly.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 wins every other test. The largest margin is in integer math, where the AMD scores 152414 versus 34238, a 345.2% advantage. Data compression shows 554760 versus 142877, a 288.3% advantage. Extended instructions show 45666 versus 12390, a 268.6% advantage. Random string sorting shows 59487 versus 17636, a 237.3% advantage. Multithread performance shows 45231 versus 15544, a 191% advantage. Prime number finding shows 320 versus 120, a 166.7% advantage. Data encryption shows 27784 versus 11164, a 148.9% advantage. Physics shows 2887 versus 1213, a 138% advantage. Floating point math shows 99548 versus 44963, a 121.4% advantage.

The AMD part is therefore the clear winner for video encoding, 3D rendering, scientific computation, database operations, compression, and any parallel workload. The 24 threads, 64 MB L3, and 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth drive these results. The Intel part is only competitive for single-threaded integer and control-flow work. The average benchmark score of 90541 for the AMD versus 18374 for the Intel reinforces this split.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What is the single-thread performance difference?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 scores 4274 in the PassMark single-thread test, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 scores 3927. The Intel part leads by 8.1%.

Q: How large is the L3 cache on each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 has 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 360 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What memory bandwidth does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 uses quad-channel LPDDR5X and achieves 256.0 GB/s. The Intel Core 7 360 uses single-channel DDR5 or LPDDR5X and achieves 59.7 GB/s.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 360 does not support ECC.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 has an average benchmark score of 90541, placing it at the 96th percentile. The Intel Core 7 360 has an average benchmark score of 18374, placing it at the 72nd percentile.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The PassMark suite shows a consistent pattern of AMD dominance in parallel workloads. In integer math, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 scores 152414 against the Intel Core 7 360's 34238. That is a 345.2% lead, the largest margin in the entire comparison. The AMD's 24 threads and larger cache hierarchy directly benefit this test. In data compression, the AMD scores 554760 versus 142877, a 288.3% lead. This test scales with memory bandwidth and core count, and the AMD's 256.0 GB/s quad-channel interface versus the Intel's 59.7 GB/s single-channel interface explains much of the gap.

Extended instructions show the AMD at 45666 versus 12390, a 268.6% lead. Random string sorting shows the AMD at 59487 versus 17636, a 237.3% lead. These tests require both high thread counts and substantial memory throughput. The AMD's 64 MB L3 cache also reduces memory pressure compared to the Intel's 6 MB L3. The multithread PassMark score is 45231 for the AMD versus 15544 for the Intel, a 191% lead. This aggregate test reflects the same architectural advantages.

Prime number finding shows the AMD at 320 versus 120, a 166.7% lead. Data encryption shows the AMD at 27784 versus 11164, a 148.9% lead. Physics simulation shows the AMD at 2887 versus 1213, a 138% lead. Floating point math shows the AMD at 99548 versus 44963, a 121.4% lead. Even the smallest AMD victory, floating point math, still represents more than double the Intel score.

The only Intel wins are the two single-thread entries. The PassMark single-thread score is 4274 for the Intel and 3927 for the AMD. The delta is 8.1% in favor of Intel. Both the "passmark_single_thread" and "passmark_singlethread" entries record the same values, confirming the result. The Intel's higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz versus 5.00 GHz for the AMD is not the deciding factor; the Intel's per-core L2 cache of 2.5 MB and its simpler 6-thread design likely contribute to lower contention. Still, a single-thread lead of 8.1% does not offset the multi-thread deficits that range from 121.4% to 345.2%.

The nearest rival data places both processors in different competitive tiers. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 has an average score of 90541, which is within 0.2% of the Intel Xeon 654's 90717, and 0.7% below the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX's 91199. It is 2.7% above the Intel Xeon w7-2575X and 3% above the Intel Xeon 6736P. The Intel Core 7 360 has an average score of 18374, which is effectively tied with the Intel Core i3-13100 at 18380, the Intel Core 5 330 at 18345, the Intel Core i3-14100 at 18318, and the Intel Core 3 305 at 18302. The deltas are all within 0.4%, meaning the Intel Core 7 360 sits in a very dense cluster of low-end desktop and mobile parts. The AMD part, by contrast, sits near workstation-class Xeon processors.

The benchmark results confirm that these are not competing products in the same tier. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 is a high-end mobile processor with workstation-class throughput. The Intel Core 7 360 is a low-power mobile part with a single-thread advantage. Any workload that can use more than one thread will favor the AMD by a wide margin. Any workload that is strictly single-threaded will favor the Intel by a modest margin. The data does not show any middle ground.