AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX vs Intel Core 7 360 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data records a complete sweep for the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX, which wins all 17 head-to-head comparisons. The most decisive margin appears in PassMark integer math, where the AMD part scores 236120 against 34238 for the Intel Core 7 360, a 589.6% advantage. Data compression shows a similar gap: 920954 versus 142877, a 544.6% delta. Extended instructions follow at 516.3% ahead, with scores of 76363 and 12390 respectively.

Cinebench results are consistent across the board. The R23 multi-core test records 59494 for the AMD processor and 13634 for the Intel chip, a 336.4% difference. Single-core R23 shows 8399 versus 1924, a 336.5% delta. The R20 multi-core test repeats the pattern at 336.4% (24987 versus 5726), and R20 single-core lands at 336.5% (3527 versus 808). R15 multi-core and single-core produce similar deltas of 336.4% and 338.3% respectively.

PassMark multi-thread performance favors the AMD processor at 67035 versus 15544, a 331.3% margin. Floating point math records 156215 against 44963, a 247.4% delta. Physics tests show 4156 versus 1213, a 242.6% advantage. Random string sorting gives the AMD part a 466% lead with scores of 99813 and 17636. Data encryption runs 297.6% ahead at 44389 versus 11164. Prime number finding is the narrowest of the heavy workloads at 180.8%, with 337 versus 120.

The closest contest is single-thread performance. PassMark single-thread records 4530 for the AMD processor and 4274 for the Intel part, a 6% delta. This suggests that in lightly threaded tasks the two processors are far more comparable, although the AMD chip still holds the lead in every recorded test.

Architecture Differences

The two processors occupy opposite ends of the computing spectrum. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX is a 16-core, 32-thread desktop part built on Zen 5 architecture with the Shimada Peak codename. The Intel Core 7 360 is a 6-core, 6-thread mobile processor using the Wildcat Lake codename. The AMD chip has no integrated graphics, while the Intel part includes Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores.

Process technology differs as well. The AMD processor uses a 4 nm node from TSMC with 16,630 million transistors on a 2x 70.6 mm² die. The Intel chip is fabricated on Intel's 3 nm process, with no transistor or die size data recorded in the database. The AMD part runs at a 4.50 GHz base clock and 5.40 GHz boost, while the Intel chip operates at 1.50 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost. Power envelopes diverge sharply: 350 W TDP for the AMD processor versus 15 W for the Intel mobile part.

Cache hierarchies reflect the different design goals. The AMD processor provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel chip offers 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3. Memory support separates the platforms further. The AMD part uses DDR5 across an eight-channel memory bus with 409.6 GB/s bandwidth and ECC support. The Intel chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC.

PCIe connectivity shows the workstation orientation of the AMD processor: Gen 5 with 128 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). The AMD chip uses AMD Socket sTR5, while the Intel part is soldered to Intel BGA 1516. The AMD multiplier is unlocked; the Intel multiplier is locked. Release dates place the AMD processor in July 2025 and the Intel part in April 2026. The AMD part number is 100-000000725, and the Intel part number is SAE3E.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX records an average benchmark score of 101041, while the Intel Core 7 360 records 18374. The AMD part sits at the 97th percentile of all CPUs, and the Intel part sits at the 72nd percentile.

Q: How do the two compare in single-threaded performance?

A: The AMD processor leads PassMark single-thread with 4530 versus 4274 for the Intel part, a 6% delta. Cinebench R23 single-core shows a much larger gap of 336.5%, with 8399 versus 1924.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX sits near the AMD EPYC 7513 (average score 102244, 1.2% higher), the AMD EPYC 4585PX (99324, 1.7% lower), the AMD EPYC 8324P (103329, 2.2% higher), and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX (98504, 2.6% lower). The Intel Core 7 360 sits near the Intel Core i3-13100 (18380, no delta), the Intel Core 5 330 (18345, 0.2% lower), the Intel Core i3-14100 (18318, 0.3% lower), and the Intel Core 3 305 (18302, 0.4% lower).

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 360 does not.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The AMD processor delivers 409.6 GB/s over an eight-channel DDR5 bus. The Intel part delivers 59.7 GB/s over a single-channel bus supporting DDR5 and LPDDR5X.

Q: Which processor has more PCIe lanes?

A: The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX provides Gen 5 with 128 lanes (CPU only). The Intel Core 7 360 provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only).

The Verdict

The recorded data draws a clear line between two processors built for entirely different purposes. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX is a 16-core, 32-thread desktop workstation part with a 350 W TDP, eight-channel memory, 128 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, and ECC support. It dominates every benchmark in the comparison, from 589.6% ahead in PassMark integer math to 6% ahead in single-thread. Its nearest rivals are all EPYC and Threadripper PRO parts with average scores between 98504 and 103329, placing it in the 97th percentile of all CPUs.

The Intel Core 7 360 is a 6-core, 6-thread mobile processor with a 15 W TDP, single-channel memory, 6 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, and integrated Xe3 graphics. It records average scores in line with desktop i3-class parts from Intel, specifically the Core i3-13100, Core i3-14100, Core 5 330, and Core 3 305, all within 0.4% of its average score of 18374. The Intel part occupies the 72nd percentile of all CPUs.

The data indicates that the AMD processor is the choice for multi-threaded workstation workloads, memory bandwidth-intensive tasks, and any scenario requiring extensive PCIe connectivity or ECC memory. The Intel processor serves the mobile segment, where its 15 W TDP and integrated graphics matter more than raw compute throughput. The benchmark results show no overlap in performance class: the AMD part leads by hundreds of percent in most tests and by 6% even in the closest single-thread measurement.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX | Intel Core 7 360 |

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

| Cores | 16 | 6 |

| Threads | 32 | 6 |

| Base clock | 4.50 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.40 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 350 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket sTR5 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Codename | Shimada Peak | Wildcat Lake |

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

| Transistors | 16,630 million | Not recorded |

| Die size | 2x 70.6 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 cache | 64 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 | DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory bus | Eight-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 409.6 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 128 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 6 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | N/A | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2025-07-22 | 2026-04-15 |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Part number | 100-000000725 | SAE3E |

The database also records the launch MSRP for the AMD processor as $1649 and for the Intel processor as $426.