AMD Ryzen 5 150 vs Intel Core 7 360 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between the AMD Ryzen 5 150 and Intel Core 7 360 shows a clear split: the AMD part dominates in multi-threaded integer workloads, while the Intel part takes the lead in single-threaded and floating-point tests. The database records 11 head-to-head benchmarks, with the AMD Ryzen 5 150 winning 6 and the Intel Core 7 360 winning 5.

The largest margin of victory belongs to the AMD Ryzen 5 150 in the PassMark integer math test, where it scores 62,151 against the Intel Core 7 360's 34,238, a delta of 81.5%. This is the most decisive result in the entire comparison. Data compression follows a similar pattern: the AMD part records 211,289 versus 142,877 for Intel, a 47.9% advantage. Random string sorting also favors AMD, 22,382 versus 17,636, a 26.9% margin. Data encryption shows a 20.3% lead for AMD (13,425 versus 11,164), and extended instructions give AMD an 18.4% edge (14,675 versus 12,390). The multithread benchmark, which aggregates overall threaded performance, puts the AMD part ahead at 17,492 versus 15,544, a 12.5% gap.

The Intel Core 7 360 counters with strong single-thread results. In the PassMark single-thread test, Intel scores 4,274 against AMD's 3,155, a 26.2% lead. The physics benchmark, which often tracks single-core frequency behavior, shows Intel ahead at 1,213 versus 806, a 33.6% margin. Floating-point math goes to Intel at 44,963 versus 35,118, a 21.9% advantage. Prime number finding is the most one-sided Intel win, with a score of 120 versus 47, a 60.8% margin. This is the second-largest delta in either direction across the full benchmark set.

Notably, the two CPUs trade wins in complementary categories. AMD's integer-heavy workloads and data compression align with its higher thread count and shared L3 design, while Intel's prime number and floating-point wins suggest a more capable per-core execution pipeline. The average benchmark score reflects this divergence: AMD's average is 34,881, while Intel's is 18,374. The gap in averages is skewed by the fact that Intel's benchmark list includes Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 results, which are not present in AMD's recorded benchmarks within this database entry. Those Cinebench scores (single-core 193 in R15, 808 in R20, 1,924 in R23; multi-core 1,374 in R15, 5,726 in R20, 13,634 in R23) are lower in magnitude than the PassMark integer scores, pulling down Intel's average.

The percentile rankings place the AMD part at the 84th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel part sits at the 72nd percentile. This means the AMD Ryzen 5 150 outperforms a larger share of the overall CPU population in the database. Its nearest rivals by average score include the Intel Xeon 6349P (34,890, delta 0%), Intel Core 7 253PTE (34,962, -0.2%), Intel Core i7-13800H (34,988, -0.3%), and Intel Core i9-12900HX (35,003, -0.3%). The Intel Core 7 360, by contrast, sits close to the Intel Core i3-13100 (18,380, delta 0%), Intel Core 5 330 (18,345, 0.2%), Intel Core i3-14100 (18,318, 0.3%), and Intel Core 3 305 (18,302, 0.4%). This places the two parts in entirely different performance tiers within the database, despite both being 6-core mobile processors.

Architecture Differences

The two CPUs use fundamentally different design approaches. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 is built on the Zen 3+ architecture with the Rembrandt-R codename, manufactured on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 7 360 uses the Wildcat Lake codename with a 3 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The process node difference is significant: 6 nm versus 3 nm, which partially explains the Intel part's higher boost clock and superior single-thread performance.

Core and thread counts diverge sharply. Both have 6 physical cores, but the AMD Ryzen 5 150 supports 12 threads through simultaneous multithreading, while the Intel Core 7 360 runs 6 threads with no hyperthreading. This directly explains the AMD part's 12.5% multithread lead and its 81.5% integer math margin. The Intel part compensates with a much higher boost clock: 4.80 GHz versus 4.55 GHz for AMD. Base clocks tell a different story: AMD runs at 3.30 GHz while Intel sits at 1.50 GHz, a large gap that reflects Intel's power management strategy rather than sustained performance capability.

Cache hierarchies are also distinct. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel Core 7 360 offers 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and only 6 MB of shared L3. The Intel part's larger per-core L1 and L2 caches support its single-thread performance, while AMD's larger shared L3 pool benefits multi-threaded workloads that share data across cores.

Memory support differs in both type and width. AMD supports DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 76.8 GB/s of bandwidth. Intel supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth. The AMD part's dual-channel memory configuration provides roughly 28.6% more bandwidth, which aligns with its data compression and encryption wins. Neither CPU supports ECC memory.

PCIe lane counts also diverge. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 provides Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while the Intel Core 7 360 provides Gen 4 with only 6 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well: AMD uses the Radeon 660M, while Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The AMD part has a larger die size at 210 mm², while Intel's die size is not recorded. Both CPUs are mobile parts with active production status, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part uses the AMD Socket FP7, while Intel uses Intel BGA 1516. Release dates place the AMD part at September 30, 2025, and the Intel part at April 15, 2026.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 150 wins decisively in workloads that exploit multiple threads and high memory bandwidth. Data compression, integer math, encryption, and random string sorting all favor AMD by margins between 18.4% and 81.5%. The dual-channel memory bus and 12 threads give it a structural advantage in these tasks. The multithread benchmark confirms this pattern with a 12.5% lead. For software that is parallelized across cores, such as media encoding pipelines, database workloads, or compression utilities, the AMD part delivers measurably higher throughput.

The Intel Core 7 360 wins in single-thread-sensitive and floating-point-heavy tasks. Its prime number finding score of 120 versus 47 (60.8% lead) and physics score of 1,213 versus 806 (33.6% lead) indicate strong branch prediction and per-core execution efficiency. The floating-point math score of 44,963 versus 35,118 (21.9% lead) shows the Intel part handles vectorized or math-heavy single-threaded code better. The 26.2% single-thread lead (4,274 versus 3,155) makes it the better choice for lightly threaded applications where one or two cores carry the load.

The two CPUs also differ in thermal envelope, with AMD rated at 35 W TDP and Intel at 15 W TDP. This does not directly dictate which workloads win, but it correlates with the Intel part's lower base clock and higher boost clock design. The Intel part reaches 4.80 GHz under boost despite a 15 W TDP, indicating efficient single-core burst behavior. The AMD part sustains a higher base clock of 3.30 GHz and uses more power overall, consistent with its multi-threaded performance orientation.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a straightforward division. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 is the stronger multi-threaded processor, winning 6 of 11 benchmarks with an 84th percentile ranking and an average score of 34,881. It leads in data compression, encryption, extended instructions, integer math, multithread, and random string sorting. Its 12 threads, 16 MB shared L3, and dual-channel DDR5 memory at 76.8 GB/s give it the resources to handle parallel workloads efficiently. The single-thread deficit of 26.2% is real, but the multithread lead of 12.5% and the 81.5% integer math margin show that heavily threaded software will run faster on the AMD part.

The Intel Core 7 360 is the stronger single-threaded and floating-point processor, winning 5 of 11 benchmarks with a 72nd percentile ranking and an average score of 18,374. It leads in prime number finding, floating-point math, physics, and the single-thread test. Its 3 nm process, 4.80 GHz boost clock, and larger per-core L1 and L2 caches (192 KB and 2.5 MB respectively) support this outcome. The 6 MB shared L3 and single-channel memory at 59.7 GB/s are limited resources, but they are not the bottleneck for the workloads where Intel wins.

The data does not indicate a single superior processor. It indicates two different performance profiles. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 suits workloads that spread across cores and benefit from memory bandwidth. The Intel Core 7 360 suits workloads that depend on one or two fast cores, such as interactive applications, latency-sensitive code, or floating-point computation. The Intel part's launch MSRP is $426, recorded once here, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. The production status for both is active, so both remain available options in the mobile segment.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread score?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 scores 4,274 in the PassMark single-thread test, while the AMD Ryzen 5 150 scores 3,155. Intel leads by 26.2%.

Q: Which processor wins the multithread benchmark?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 wins with a score of 17,492 against the Intel Core 7 360's 15,544, a 12.5% margin.

Q: What is the core and thread configuration of each CPU?

A: Both have 6 physical cores. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 supports 12 threads, while the Intel Core 7 360 supports 6 threads.

Q: How do the memory systems differ?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 uses dual-channel DDR5 with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 7 360 uses single-channel DDR5 or LPDDR5X with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What is the largest benchmark margin between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 leads by 81.5% in the PassMark integer math test (62,151 versus 34,238). The Intel Core 7 360 leads by 60.8% in the prime number finding test (120 versus 47).

Q: What are the process nodes for each CPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 is built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 7 360 is built on a 3 nm process at Intel.