AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 vs Intel Core 7 360 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has higher multi-threaded performance in PassMark?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 scores 24,244 in PassMark multithread, which is 56% ahead of the Intel Core 7 360’s 15,544. The AMD part also has 12 threads versus 6 threads on the Intel.

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

A: Yes. The Intel chip wins PassMark find prime numbers (120 vs 75, a 37.5% margin), PassMark physics (1,213 vs 1,120, a 7.7% margin), and PassMark single-thread (4,274 vs 3,995, a 6.5% margin). Both single-thread listings in the database show the same result.

Q: How do the two compare in memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 supports dual-channel LPDDR5X with 128.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 7 360 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X but uses a single-channel memory bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What are the process node differences?

A: The AMD chip is built on a 4 nm node by TSMC. The Intel chip is built on a 3 nm node by Intel itself.

Q: Which processor has more cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 has 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. The Intel Core 7 360 has 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and only 6 MB shared L3.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core 7 360?

A: The launch MSRP is $426. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 dominates the compute-heavy workloads. It wins 7 of the 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The largest margins come in integer math (133% ahead), data compression (105.5% ahead), and extended instructions (96.4% ahead). These results point to a processor suited for content creation, database work, and any task that scales with thread count and raw ALU throughput.

The Intel Core 7 360 takes 4 wins, but they are narrower in percentage terms. The strongest Intel result is find prime numbers, where it beats AMD by 37.5%. That workload is highly latency-sensitive and often rewards higher single-core frequency. The Intel chip also wins single-thread performance by 6.5%, physics by 7.7%, and the duplicate single-thread listing by the same 6.5% margin.

The database’s average benchmark scores tell a clear story. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 sits at 48,171 average, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 7 360 averages 18,374, placing it in the 72nd percentile. The AMD chip’s nearest rivals are the Intel Core Ultra 5 235A (delta -0.1%), Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX (delta -0.2%), AMD Ryzen 9 3900 (delta 0.5%), and AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D (delta 0.5%). The Intel chip’s nearest rivals are the Intel Core i3-13100 (delta 0%), Intel Core 5 330 (delta 0.2%), Intel Core i3-14100 (delta 0.3%), and Intel Core 3 305 (delta 0.4%).

For users prioritizing raw throughput, the AMD part is the clear choice. For users whose workloads are lightly threaded and need fast single-core response, the Intel part has an edge, but that edge is modest.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Halo codename, part of the Ryzen AI Max PRO generation. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, meaning each core handles two threads via simultaneous multithreading. The process node is 4 nm from TSMC. The integrated graphics are Radeon 8040S. The processor uses AMD Socket FP11.

The Intel Core 7 360 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, part of the Core 5 generation. It has 6 cores but only 6 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading. The process node is 3 nm from Intel’s own foundry. The integrated graphics are Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe units. The processor uses Intel BGA 1516.

Cache layouts differ substantially. AMD allocates 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. Intel allocates 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and only 6 MB shared L3. The Intel part has more private cache per core, which helps explain its single-thread advantage in some tests. The AMD part has much more shared L3, which benefits multi-threaded workloads that share data.

Memory architecture also diverges. AMD uses dual-channel LPDDR5X with 128.0 GB/s bandwidth and supports ECC memory. Intel supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X but only through a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC support. The AMD memory bandwidth is more than double the Intel figure, which directly contributes to its large wins in data compression and integer math.

PCIe lane counts differ as well. AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes. Intel provides Gen 4 with only 6 CPU lanes. Both processors are locked with no unlocked multiplier, and both are mobile-market parts with active production status.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 | Intel Core 7 360 |

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

| Cores | 6 | 6 |

| Threads | 12 | 6 |

| Base clock | 3.60 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.90 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP11 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Process node | 4 nm (TSMC) | 3 nm (Intel) |

| 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 shared | 6 MB shared |

| Memory support | LPDDR5X | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 128.0 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 lanes | Gen 4, 6 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 8040S | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Release date | 2025-01-05 | 2026-04-15 |

| Launch MSRP | None recorded | $426 |

The base clock difference is notable: 3.60 GHz versus 1.50 GHz. The AMD part runs at a much higher idle and low-load frequency. The boost clocks are close, with AMD at 4.90 GHz and Intel at 4.80 GHz. The TDP gap is large: 55 W versus 15 W, indicating the AMD part is designed for thicker, higher-performance mobile chassis while the Intel part targets efficiency-focused designs.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single win for the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is PassMark integer math. AMD scores 79,789 against Intel’s 34,238, a 133% advantage. This workload exercises basic arithmetic operations and scales heavily with core count and memory bandwidth. The AMD chip’s dual-channel 128.0 GB/s memory path gives it a structural advantage here.

PassMark data compression shows a 105.5% margin. AMD scores 293,595, Intel scores 142,877. Compression workloads are sensitive to both integer throughput and memory bandwidth, so the AMD part’s combined strengths produce a more than double score.

PassMark extended instructions shows a 96.4% margin. AMD scores 24,333, Intel scores 12,390. This test measures SIMD and specialized instruction execution, where the Zen 5 architecture with more threads and wider memory access delivers substantially higher output.

PassMark random string sorting shows a 76.6% margin. AMD scores 31,153, Intel scores 17,636. Sorting is memory-heavy, and the AMD chip’s higher bandwidth again proves decisive.

PassMark multithread shows a 56% margin. AMD scores 24,244, Intel scores 15,544. This is the aggregate multi-threaded score, and the AMD part’s 12 threads versus 6 threads directly drives this result.

PassMark data encryption shows a 29.9% margin. AMD scores 14,502, Intel scores 11,164. The AMD chip maintains its lead but with a narrower gap, suggesting the Intel architecture handles encryption relatively well.

PassMark floating point math shows an 18.1% margin. AMD scores 53,084, Intel scores 44,963. Floating point throughput favors AMD, but the margin is smaller than the integer results, indicating the Intel cores are comparatively stronger in FP work.

The Intel Core 7 360 wins find prime numbers by 37.5%. AMD scores 75, Intel scores 120. Prime number generation is highly dependent on single-core latency and branch handling, where the Intel core with its larger per-core cache excels.

PassMark physics goes to Intel by 7.7%. AMD scores 1,120, Intel scores 1,213. This test simulates rigid body physics and favors the higher per-core cache and single-thread speed of the Intel part.

PassMark single-thread goes to Intel by 6.5%. AMD scores 3,995, Intel scores 4,274. The duplicate single-thread listing shows the same numbers. Intel’s 4.80 GHz boost clock, combined with 192 KB L1 and 2.5 MB L2 per core, gives it a single-thread edge despite the lower base clock and TDP.

The wins distribution is 7 for AMD and 4 for Intel. However, the magnitude of AMD’s wins is far larger. AMD’s smallest win is 18.1%, while Intel’s largest win is 37.5%. The average margin across all workloads strongly favors AMD.

The Verdict

The database shows two processors aimed at different mobile segments. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is a high-performance mobile chip with a 55 W TDP, 12 threads, dual-channel 128.0 GB/s memory, and 16 MB L3. It sits in the 90th percentile of all CPUs and averages 48,171 across benchmarks. Its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core Ultra 5 235A and AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D, are all within 0.5% of its average score, placing it in a competitive tier of high-end mobile silicon.

The Intel Core 7 360 is an efficiency-oriented part with a 15 W TDP, 6 threads, single-channel 59.7 GB/s memory, and 6 MB L3. It sits in the 72nd percentile and averages 18,374. Its nearest rivals are all low-power desktop and mobile chips like the Intel Core i3-13100 and Intel Core 5 330, with deltas of 0% to 0.4%.

For users running multi-threaded workloads, content creation pipelines, data compression tasks, or any application that benefits from high memory bandwidth, the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is the stronger choice by substantial margins. The 133% lead in integer math and 105.5% lead in data compression are decisive.

For users running single-threaded applications, light physics simulations, or tasks that require maximum responsiveness from a single core, the Intel Core 7 360 has an edge, but that edge is 6.5% in single-thread and 7.7% in physics. The Intel part also consumes far less power, with a 15 W TDP versus 55 W, which matters for battery life in thin-and-light laptops.

The Intel chip’s find prime numbers win is its most significant, a 37.5% margin, but this is a narrow workload. The overall benchmark picture shows the AMD part delivering roughly 2.6 times the average score (48,171 versus 18,374). Users who need sustained throughput should select the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380. Users who prioritize single-core latency and minimal power draw should consider the Intel Core 7 360, accepting the large multi-threaded deficit.