AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D vs Intel Core 7 360 Comparison

AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D and Intel Core 7 360 occupy opposite corners of the processor landscape. The AMD part is a 12-core, 24-thread desktop-class chip built on the Granite Ridge architecture with a 120 TDP, while the Intel part is a 6-core, 6-thread mobile chip with a 15 TDP. The database records benchmark scores only for the Intel Core 7 360, meaning the quantitative comparison relies on the Intel chip's measured performance and its standing against its nearest rivals.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 360 wins in efficiency and mobility. Its 15 TDP, single-channel memory bus, and BGA 1516 socket place it firmly in the low-power mobile segment, designed for compact laptops and embedded systems where thermal headroom is scarce. Its 6 MB shared L3 cache and 2.5 MB per-core L2 cache prioritize responsiveness per thread over raw throughput.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D wins in raw compute capacity and memory bandwidth. With 12 cores and 24 threads, dual-channel DDR5 support delivering 89.6 GB/s, and 128 MB of L3 cache, it is structured for parallel workloads that scale across many threads. Its 120 TDP and AM5 socket indicate a system designed for sustained high-performance operation, not battery preservation.

For single-threaded tasks, the Intel chip shows a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, while the AMD chip reaches 5.50 GHz. The AMD chip's higher boost clock, combined with 24 threads versus 6, gives it a decisive edge in any workload that can use multiple cores. The Intel chip counters with a 3 nm process node, which supports its low power draw, while the AMD chip uses a 4 nm process from TSMC.

The Verdict

From the recorded data, the Intel Core 7 360 is the only chip with benchmark scores, and those scores place it at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs. Its average benchmark score is 18,374, and its nearest rival, the Intel Core i3-13100, scores 18,380, a delta of 0%. The Intel Core 5 330 trails by 0.2%, the Intel Core i3-14100 by 0.3%, and the Intel Core 3 305 by 0.4%. This clustering shows the Core 7 360 performs at the level of a modern entry-level desktop processor despite its mobile designation.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has no recorded benchmarks, no average score, and no nearest rivals in the database. Its percentile ranking of 50 is a placeholder, not a measured result. Therefore, the data cannot confirm superiority for the AMD chip in any tested metric. The verdict splits by use case: the Intel chip is the documented performer with verified scores, while the AMD chip offers architectural advantages on paper, including more cores, more threads, and higher memory bandwidth, but lacks any measured performance data.

For a system requiring verified low-power operation, the Intel Core 7 360 is the only choice with benchmark evidence. For a system demanding maximum multi-threading capability, the AMD chip's 12-core, 24-thread configuration and 128 MB L3 cache are compelling, but the absence of benchmark data means its real-world performance remains unquantified in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

No direct head-to-head benchmark results exist between the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D and the Intel Core 7 360. The headToHeadBenchmarks array is empty, and winsA and winsB are both zero. The only quantitative data available comes from the Intel chip's standalone benchmark suite.

The Intel Core 7 360 delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13,634 and a single-core score of 1,924. In Cinebench R20, it scores 5,726 multi-core and 808 single-core. Cinebench R15 shows 1,374 multi-core and 193 single-core. These scores, taken together, indicate a processor that scales reasonably across cores for a 6-thread part, but its single-core results lag behind what the AMD chip's 5.50 GHz boost clock would suggest, though no AMD scores exist to confirm this.

In PassMark tests, the Intel chip scores 15,544 in multithread, 4,274 in single-thread, 34,238 in integer math, and 44,963 in floating-point math. Data compression scores 142,877, data encryption scores 11,164, and extended instructions score 12,390. Random string sorting scores 17,636, find prime numbers scores 120, and physics scores 1,213.

The absence of AMD benchmark data means the largest wins each way cannot be quantified. The Intel chip's wins are its verified scores across all tested workloads. The AMD chip's wins are structural: 12 cores versus 6, 24 threads versus 6, 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth versus 59.7 GB/s, and 128 MB L3 cache versus 6 MB. These differences would likely produce significant performance gaps in multi-threaded tests, but the database records no measurements to confirm this.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score of the Intel Core 7 360?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 has an average benchmark score of 18,374, placing it at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs.

Q: How does the Intel Core 7 360 compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i3-13100?

A: The Intel Core i3-13100 has an average score of 18,380, which is 0% different from the Core 7 360's 18,374. The two are effectively tied in average performance.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No. The database lists no benchmarks for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D, and its average benchmark score is 0. Its percentile ranking of 50 is not based on measured performance.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has a TDP of 120, while the Intel Core 7 360 has a TDP of 15. The Intel chip draws substantially less power by design.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core 7 360 does not.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s over a dual-channel DDR5 bus. The Intel Core 7 360 has a memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s over a single-channel bus supporting DDR5 and LPDDR5X.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D uses the Granite Ridge codename under the Ryzen Embedded generation, built on Zen 5 architecture. It uses a 4 nm process from TSMC and contains 16,630 million transistors across a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². Its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 128 MB of L3 cache. It supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with ECC, and its PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are Radeon Graphics, and the multiplier is unlocked.

The Intel Core 7 360 uses the Wildcat Lake codename under the Core 5 generation, built on a 3 nm process from Intel. The database records no transistor count or die size for this chip. Its cache hierarchy includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports single-channel DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory without ECC, and its PCIe interface is Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, and the multiplier is locked.

The architectural split is stark: the AMD chip favors massive cache, high core counts, and wide memory and PCIe interfaces for desktop-style throughput. The Intel chip favors compact die size, low power, and a newer process node for mobile integration.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every measured specification. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads. Base clocks are 4.40 GHz for the AMD chip and 1.50 GHz for the Intel chip. Boost clocks are 5.50 GHz and 4.80 GHz, respectively. TDP is 120 versus 15.

The AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel chip uses Intel BGA 1516. The AMD chip's process node is 4 nm from TSMC, while the Intel chip uses 3 nm from Intel. The AMD chip has 16,630 million transistors on a 2x 70.6 mm² die, while the Intel chip has no recorded transistor or die size data.

Cache configurations differ: the AMD chip has 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 128 MB L3, while the Intel chip has 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 6 MB shared L3. Memory support is DDR5 dual-channel with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth for the AMD chip, versus DDR5 and LPDDR5X single-channel with 59.7 GB/s for the Intel chip. ECC memory is supported only on the AMD chip. PCIe is Gen 5 with 24 lanes on the AMD chip, Gen 4 with 6 lanes on the Intel chip. Integrated graphics are Radeon Graphics on the AMD chip, Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) on the Intel chip. The AMD multiplier is unlocked; the Intel multiplier is locked. The Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $426; the AMD chip has no recorded launch MSRP. Release dates are October 6, 2025 for the AMD chip and April 15, 2026 for the Intel chip.