AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS vs Intel Core 7 360 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data splits cleanly along workload type. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS is configured with 8 cores and 16 threads, a 3.80 GHz base clock, and a 5.10 GHz boost clock. The Intel Core 7 360 uses 6 cores and 6 threads, with a 1.50 GHz base clock and a 4.80 GHz boost clock. Those structural differences dominate the benchmark outcomes.

The Intel Core 7 360 holds the only benchmark suite present in the database, and it posts strong results across both single-threaded and multi-threaded tests. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 13634, and its single-core score is 1924. In PassMark tests, it reaches 4274 on single-thread, 15544 on multithread, and 44963 on floating-point math. The AMD part has no recorded benchmark entries in the database, so direct score comparisons cannot be made from the measurements. What can be stated is that the Intel processor, by virtue of having all recorded scores, demonstrates capability across the full test suite.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS wins on configuration breadth. Its 8-core, 16-thread layout with simultaneous multithreading provides double the logical processors of the Intel part. Its 5.10 GHz boost clock exceeds the Intel chip's 4.80 GHz maximum. The AMD processor also carries 16 MB of shared L3 cache versus 6 MB on the Intel part, and its dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth more than doubles the Intel part's 59.7 GB/s single-channel figure. These are architectural advantages that should translate to wins in heavily threaded workloads, though no direct benchmark scores for the AMD chip exist in the database to confirm the magnitude.

The Intel Core 7 360 wins on efficiency and process technology. Its 15 W TDP is one-third of the AMD part's 45 W TDP. It uses Intel's 3 nm process node, compared to TSMC's 4 nm node for the AMD chip. The Intel processor also supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, giving platform designers more memory flexibility. Its launch MSRP is $426.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS belongs to the 8000 series, uses the Zen 4 architecture, and carries the codename Hawk Point. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 360 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, sits in the Core 5 generation family, and is built on Intel's 3 nm process. The database does not list transistor count or die size for the Intel part.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD chip allocates 64 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip allocates 192 KB of L1 per core and 2.5 MB of L2 per core, with only 6 MB of shared L3. The larger per-core L1 and L2 on the Intel part may benefit latency-sensitive single-threaded code, while the AMD part's larger shared L3 pool benefits data sharing across its 8 cores.

Memory architecture is a major differentiator. The AMD processor runs dual-channel DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth and supports ECC memory. The Intel processor runs single-channel DDR5 or LPDDR5X with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth and no ECC support. For embedded workloads that need data integrity, the AMD chip's ECC support is a meaningful feature. For power-constrained mobile designs, the Intel chip's LPDDR5X support and lower bandwidth requirement reduce memory power.

PCIe lane counts also differ. The AMD processor provides Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes. The Intel processor provides Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes. Systems needing multiple NVMe drives, high-bandwidth I/O cards, or discrete accelerators will find more headroom on the AMD platform.

Integrated graphics differ by vendor. The AMD chip uses the Radeon 780M, while the Intel chip uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The database does not include graphics benchmark scores, so relative GPU performance cannot be quantified from the measurements.

Socket and platform compatibility are distinct. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1516. These are non-interchangeable platforms. The AMD chip's production status is Active, and the Intel chip's production status is also Active. Release dates show the AMD part arriving on 2024-04-01 and the Intel part on 2026-04-15.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS is the choice for multi-threaded compute, memory bandwidth, and ECC integrity. Its 8 cores, 16 threads, 16 MB L3, dual-channel 89.6 GB/s memory, and 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes position it for workloads that scale with parallelism and I/O. The 45 W TDP indicates a design that expects active cooling and a real power budget.

The Intel Core 7 360 is the choice for single-threaded responsiveness per watt in a compact, low-power envelope. Its 15 W TDP, 3 nm process, and 4.80 GHz boost clock deliver strong measured scores across the entire benchmark suite. Its 72nd percentile ranking versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18374, places it ahead of the AMD part's 50th percentile ranking. The nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core i3-13100 at 18380 average score with a 0% delta, the Intel Core 5 330 at 18345 with a 0.2% delta, the Intel Core i3-14100 at 18318 with a 0.3% delta, and the Intel Core 3 305 at 18302 with a 0.4% delta. This clustering shows the Core 7 360 sits at parity with a tight group of capable desktop and mobile processors.

For embedded designs where the processor must handle mixed workloads, the AMD chip's thread count and memory bandwidth provide headroom that the Intel chip lacks. For designs where power draw and thermal output are the binding constraints, the Intel chip's 15 W TDP is decisive. The Intel part's single-channel memory and 6 MB L3 will limit heavily threaded throughput, but its measured scores confirm it handles the full benchmark suite without weakness.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What are the benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS?

A: The database contains no benchmark entries for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS. All recorded benchmark scores in this comparison belong to the Intel Core 7 360.

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 with a 0% delta, the Intel Core 5 330 scores 18345 with a 0.2% delta, the Intel Core i3-14100 scores 18318 with a 0.3% delta, and the Intel Core 3 305 scores 18302 with a 0.4% delta.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 360 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS has a TDP of 45 W. The Intel Core 7 360 has a TDP of 15 W.

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS has a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 7 360 has a single-channel memory bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 7 360 is the only processor in this comparison with recorded benchmark scores, so the head-to-head section necessarily covers its measured results and what they imply relative to its rival class.

In Cinebench R23, the Intel chip scores 13634 multi-core and 1924 single-core. The multi-core figure reflects its 6 physical cores without hyperthreading, while the single-core figure reflects its 4.80 GHz boost capability. In Cinebench R20, it scores 5726 multi-core and 808 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1374 multi-core and 193 single-core. These scores establish a baseline for a 6-thread processor at 15 W.

PassMark results offer a broader view. The multithread score is 15544, and the single-thread score is 4274. Integer math scores 34238, while floating-point math scores 44963. The floating-point advantage over integer math, a ratio of roughly 1.31, indicates the Xe3 architecture handles FP workloads efficiently. Data compression scores 142877, and data encryption scores 11164. Extended instructions score 12390, and the find-prime-numbers test scores 120. Random string sorting scores 17636, and physics scores 1213.

The percentile ranking of 72 versus all CPUs places the Intel part above the AMD part's 50th percentile. The average benchmark score of 18374 aligns almost exactly with the Intel Core i3-13100 at 18380, a 0% delta, meaning the Core 7 360 trades blows with that desktop chip. The Core 5 330 at 18345 and 0.2% delta is effectively identical. The Core i3-14100 at 18318 and 0.3% delta, and the Core 3 305 at 18302 and 0.4% delta, round out a tightly grouped field.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS cannot be directly benchmarked from the database, but its architectural specifications indicate where it would likely outperform the Intel part. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a 5.10 GHz boost clock and 16 MB L3 would be expected to lead in multi-threaded encodes, compiles, and virtualized workloads. The 89.6 GB/s dual-channel memory bandwidth would support memory-bound tasks that the Intel chip's 59.7 GB/s single-channel bus would bottleneck. ECC support adds reliability for long-running embedded deployments.

The Intel part's measured wins come in efficiency and single-threaded responsiveness. Its 15 W TDP allows passive cooling in many chassis. Its 3 nm process node gives it a density advantage. Its LPDDR5X support enables low-power memory designs. The 6 MB L3 is small, but the large 2.5 MB L2 per core compensates for latency-sensitive code. Its 6 PCIe Gen 4 lanes limit expansion, but for a focused embedded workload, that is sufficient.

The database shows no overlapping benchmark results, so the comparison rests on the Intel part's measured scores and the AMD part's recorded specifications. The Intel chip delivers a complete, verified performance profile. The AMD chip delivers a broader feature set on paper, with more cores, more memory bandwidth, ECC, and more PCIe lanes, but no measured scores to confirm its real-world standing.