AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 vs Intel Core 7 360 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 7 360 is the only processor in this comparison with recorded benchmark scores. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has no benchmark entries in the database, so direct head-to-head score comparisons cannot be made. The data instead allows analysis of the Intel part's measured performance and how it positions against its nearest rivals.

The Intel Core 7 360 delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13634 and a single-core score of 1924. In Cinebench R20, it scores 5726 multi-core and 808 single-core. The R15 results show 1374 multi-core and 193 single-core. These figures indicate a processor with modest multi-threaded throughput relative to its single-thread capabilities, consistent with its 6-core, 6-thread configuration.

In PassMark testing, the Core 7 360 posts a multithread score of 15544 and a single-thread score of 4274. The floating point math test yields 44963, while integer math reaches 34238. Data compression scores 142877, data encryption 11164, and extended instructions 12390. Random string sorting finishes at 17636, physics at 1213, and prime number finding at 120.

The average benchmark score for the Core 7 360 is 18374. Its nearest rivals in the database are all Intel parts: the Core i3-13100 at 18380 (0% delta), the Core 5 330 at 18345 (0.2% slower), the Core i3-14100 at 18318 (0.3% slower), and the Core 3 305 at 18302 (0.4% slower). The Core 7 360 sits essentially level with these processors, trailing the Core i3-13100 by a negligible margin while edging out the other three by fractions of a percent.

The 72nd percentile ranking among all CPUs places the Core 7 360 above the median processor in the database. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 holds a 50th percentile ranking, though this is based on no recorded benchmark scores, meaning the percentile reflects database position rather than measured performance.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing approaches. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel Core 7 360 uses a 3 nm process from Intel. Both are mobile parts, but their internal designs diverge significantly.

The AMD chip features 12 cores and 24 threads, built on the Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Halo codename. It belongs to the Ryzen AI Max PRO generation. The Intel chip offers 6 cores and 6 threads, using the Wildcat Lake codename and belonging to the Core 5 generation. The thread counts reveal a fundamental difference: AMD enables simultaneous multithreading for 24 threads from 12 cores, while Intel runs 6 threads from 6 cores with no multithreading.

Clock speeds differ as well. The AMD processor has a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel processor starts at 1.50 GHz base and reaches 4.80 GHz boost. The AMD part holds a higher base clock by a substantial margin, while its boost advantage is 0.20 GHz.

Cache layouts follow different philosophies. The AMD chip provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip offers 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3. Intel allocates more private cache per core, but AMD's large 64 MB L3 pool dwarfs Intel's 6 MB shared cache.

Memory architecture separates the two clearly. The AMD processor supports LPDDR5X over a quad-channel bus, delivering 273.1 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Intel processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel bus, with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth. The AMD part also supports ECC memory; the Intel part does not.

PCIe connectivity also differs. AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while Intel provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses the Radeon 8050S, while Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores.

Power targets are far apart. The AMD processor has a 55 W TDP, while the Intel processor has a 15 W TDP. Socket designs also differ: AMD uses Socket FP11, Intel uses BGA 1516.

Production status for both is listed as Active. The AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded, while the Intel part has a launch MSRP of $426.

The Verdict

The data supports clear distinctions based on workload type and power envelope. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 offers 12 cores with 24 threads, a 64 MB L3 cache, quad-channel LPDDR5X memory with 273.1 GB/s bandwidth, 16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, and a 55 W TDP. The Intel Core 7 360 offers 6 cores with 6 threads, a 6 MB L3 cache, single-channel memory with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth, 6 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, and a 15 W TDP.

For multi-threaded workloads, the AMD part's specifications indicate a significant advantage. The combination of double the cores, quadruple the threads, a larger shared cache, and over four times the memory bandwidth positions it for heavier parallel processing. The Intel part, by contrast, shows measured scores that place it in the 72nd percentile, with an average benchmark score of 18374 that sits within 0.4% of four rival Intel processors.

The Intel Core 7 360 is the only part with actual benchmark results in the database. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13634 and PassMark multithread score of 15544 reflect its 6-thread design, which limits throughput in heavily threaded applications. Single-thread performance is comparatively stronger, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1924 and a PassMark single-thread score of 4274.

The power envelope is the decisive differentiator for system design. The Intel part's 15 W TDP makes it suitable for fanless or ultra-low-power implementations. The AMD part's 55 W TDP requires more substantial cooling and power delivery, but the specifications suggest it can sustain much higher performance in memory-bound and multi-core scenarios.

The production status for both is Active, meaning both are currently available. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $426, while no MSRP is recorded for the AMD part.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 | Intel Core 7 360 |

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

| Cores | 12 | 6 |

| Threads | 24 | 6 |

| Base clock | 3.20 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP11 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Codename | Gorgon Halo | Wildcat Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen AI Max PRO (Zen 5) | Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) |

| L1 cache | 80 KB per core | 192 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 2.5 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 64 MB | 6 MB shared |

| Memory support | LPDDR5X | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory bus | Quad-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 273.1 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

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

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 8050S | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $426 |

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: How do the memory bandwidth figures compare?

A: The AMD processor provides 273.1 GB/s over a quad-channel LPDDR5X bus. The Intel processor provides 59.7 GB/s over a single-channel bus supporting DDR5 and LPDDR5X.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has a 55 W TDP. The Intel Core 7 360 has a 15 W TDP.

Q: What benchmark scores are recorded for the AMD processor?

A: The database contains no benchmark entries for the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490. Its percentile ranking of 50 is based on database position, not measured scores.

Q: How does the Intel Core 7 360 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: Its average benchmark score is 18374. The Intel Core i3-13100 scores 18380 (0% delta), the Core 5 330 scores 18345 (0.2% delta), the Core i3-14100 scores 18318 (0.3% delta), and the Core 3 305 scores 18302 (0.4% delta).

Q: What are the cache configurations?

A: The AMD processor has 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 64 MB L3. The Intel processor has 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 6 MB shared L3.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 360 does not.