AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 vs Intel Core 5 211E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data shows a decisive overall victory for the Intel Core 5 211E, which wins 13 of the 15 head-to-head comparisons against the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360. The AMD part wins only two tests, but those wins are substantial in their specific workloads.

The largest margin of victory in the entire comparison belongs to AMD in the PassMark physics test. The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 1257 against Intel's 702, a 79.1% advantage. This is a nearly double-score outcome, and it stands as the clearest single-workload dominance in the dataset. The other AMD win is in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where AMD scores 76 versus Intel's 43, a 76.7% delta. Both of these wins are in integer-heavy or physics simulation workloads, which points to a specific strength in AMD's architecture.

Outside of those two tests, Intel leads across the board, with the most dramatic differences appearing in the Cinebench multi-core tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, Intel scores 20389 against AMD's 13794, a 32.3% deficit for AMD. The single-core R23 result is almost as stark: Intel scores 2878 versus AMD's 1958, a 32% gap. In Cinebench R15, the margins are smaller but still favor Intel: 2055 versus 2023 in multi-core (1.6% delta) and 289 versus 271 in single-core (6.2% delta).

The PassMark suite shows consistent Intel advantages across most math and data workloads. The floating point math test delivers a 29.2% Intel lead (66402 versus 46996). Data compression shows a 26% Intel advantage (346757 versus 256603). Data encryption follows closely at 26.1% (17938 versus 13264). Extended instructions favor Intel by 16.5% (21592 versus 18029). Random string sorting is 17.2% in Intel's favor (34308 versus 28390). Integer math is closer, with Intel leading 88117 versus 77414, a 12.1% delta. The multithread PassMark test is the narrowest Intel win at 7.2% (23833 versus 22125). Single-thread PassMark shows a modest 3.6% Intel advantage (4006 versus 3862).

The overall average benchmark score reflects this pattern. Intel's average is 37829, placing it at the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database. AMD's average is 32662, at the 83rd percentile. The nearest rivals for each part confirm the positioning: Intel sits within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and the Intel Core i9-14901E, while AMD is within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H and roughly 0.1% to 0.3% behind the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, the Intel Core i5-14600T, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 wins in physics simulation and prime number finding. The physics score of 1257 versus 702 suggests that the AMD part handles rigid-body or particle-style calculations with far greater efficiency. The prime number test, which is a pure integer loop workload, shows a 76.7% advantage. These two wins indicate that AMD's Zen 5 architecture has a particular strength in serial integer recursion and physics-based computation, likely due to higher per-core instruction throughput in those specific patterns.

The Intel Core 5 211E wins everywhere else, and the pattern of its wins is broad. It dominates multi-threaded rendering workloads, as shown by the 32.3% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core. It also leads in single-threaded rendering, with a 32% advantage in R23 single-core. The PassMark math tests all favor Intel, including floating point, integer, extended instructions, data compression, and encryption. The multithread and single-thread aggregate PassMark scores also favor Intel, with 7.2% and 3.6% leads respectively.

For use-case splitting, the data suggests that Intel is the stronger choice for rendering, video encoding, scientific computing with heavy math, and general productivity that involves data compression or encryption. The AMD part is specifically better for physics simulation workloads and certain prime-number or recursion-heavy integer tasks. AMD's 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a 5.00 GHz boost clock does not compensate for Intel's 10-core layout in most aggregate tests, despite the lower 2.00 GHz base clock on the AMD side.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has the higher single-thread performance according to the data?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E leads in both Cinebench R23 single-core (2878 versus 1958) and PassMark single-thread (4006 versus 3862). The R23 delta is 32% in Intel's favor, while the PassMark delta is 3.6%.

Q: Is there any benchmark where the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 wins by a large margin?

A: Yes, the AMD part wins the PassMark physics test by 79.1% (1257 versus 702) and the PassMark find prime numbers test by 76.7% (76 versus 43). These are the only two wins for AMD in the 15-test head-to-head set.

Q: How do the two CPUs compare in multi-core rendering?

A: Intel wins both Cinebench R15 multi-core (2055 versus 2023) and Cinebench R23 multi-core (20389 versus 13794). The R23 margin is 32.3% in Intel's favor, while the R15 margin is a much smaller 1.6%.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each part, and what percentile does that represent?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E has an average benchmark score of 37829 and sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 has an average score of 32662 and sits at the 83rd percentile.

Q: In which memory technologies does each CPU operate?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, while the Intel Core 5 211E supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus. AMD's memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s, while Intel's is 76.8 GB/s.

Q: Which CPU has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, compared to the Intel Core 5 211E's 4.90 GHz. The Intel part has a higher base clock at 2.70 GHz versus AMD's 2.00 GHz.

Specification Differences

The two CPUs differ in several core specifications. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads. Both have the same thread count, but Intel uses more physical cores.

Base and boost clocks diverge: AMD runs at 2.00 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost, while Intel runs at 2.70 GHz base and 4.90 GHz boost. AMD has the higher boost clock by 0.10 GHz, but Intel has the higher base clock by 0.70 GHz.

Thermal design power differs substantially. AMD is rated at 28 W TDP, while Intel is rated at 65 W TDP. This reflects the different market segments: AMD is a mobile part, and Intel is a desktop part.

Sockets are different. AMD uses the AMD Socket FP8, while Intel uses the Intel Socket 1700. The production status for both is listed as Active.

Process node and foundry differ: AMD uses a 4 nm node from TSMC, while Intel uses a 10 nm node from its own foundry. Die size is 233 mm² for AMD and 257 mm² for Intel.

Memory support is asymmetric. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both are dual-channel. AMD's memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s versus Intel's 76.8 GB/s. Both CPUs support ECC memory.

PCIe configuration differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ: AMD has the Radeon 880M, Intel has the UHD Graphics 730.

The release dates are close: AMD released on 2025-01-05, Intel on 2025-01-12. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221. The AMD part has no listed launch MSRP. Neither CPU has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 uses the Zen 5 architecture with the codename Strix Point, from the Ryzen AI PRO 300 generation that combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core 5 211E uses the Bartlett Lake codename from the Core 5 generation. AMD's process node is 4 nm from TSMC, while Intel's is 10 nm from Intel.

Cache layouts are distinct. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. AMD has 1 MB of L2 per core, while Intel has 2 MB per core. The L3 cache differs significantly: AMD has 8 MB total, while Intel has 20 MB shared. This gives Intel a 12 MB L3 advantage, which likely contributes to its large lead in data compression and multi-threaded workloads.

The AMD part has a die size of 233 mm², smaller than Intel's 257 mm². The transistor counts are not listed in the database for either part. No 3D V-Cache is present on either CPU.

AMD's integrated graphics is the Radeon 880M, which is a more modern GPU architecture compared to Intel's UHD Graphics 730. The memory bandwidth advantage for AMD (89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s) likely comes from the LPDDR5X support, which offers higher transfer rates than the DDR4/DDR5 mix on Intel.

The market segmentation is clear: AMD targets mobile with a 28 W TDP, while Intel targets desktop with a 65 W TDP. This explains the higher base clock on Intel (2.70 GHz) but also the higher boost clock on AMD (5.00 GHz). The architecture differences in core count, cache size, and process node combine to produce the benchmark outcomes: Intel's larger L3 and higher core count drive its multi-thread wins, while AMD's smaller node and higher boost clock help in specific integer and physics workloads.