AMD EPYC 9274F vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits this comparison into two completely different worlds. The AMD EPYC 9274F wins all six recorded head-to-head Cinebench tests, with wins ranging from a 206.2% advantage in Cinebench R15 single-core to a dominant 683.1% advantage in Cinebench R23 multi-core. The Intel Core 7 350 records zero head-to-head wins. That is the entire story of the shared benchmark suite.

The EPYC 9274F is built for throughput. Its multi-core results in Cinebench R23 reach 62,884 points, a figure that dwarfs the Core 7 350's 8,030 points. The margin in R20 multi-core is similarly lopsided, 26,411 versus 5,373, a 391.6% gap. Even in single-core tests, where the Core 7 350's 4.80 GHz boost clock should theoretically help, the EPYC 9274F still leads by 333.9% in R23 single-core and 206.2% in R15 single-core. The EPYC's 4.05 GHz base clock and 4.30 GHz boost clock, combined with Zen 4 architecture, produce scores the mobile chip cannot approach.

The Intel Core 7 350, however, has its own recorded strengths outside the shared Cinebench suite. Its Passmark results show a different profile: 143,123 in data compression, 10,933 in data encryption, 12,045 in extended instructions, 42,809 in floating point math, 33,734 in integer math, 15,170 in multithread, and 4,100 in single-thread. These are mobile-class figures from a 15 W TDP part. The EPYC 9274F has no recorded Passmark entries in the database, so those scores stand as the Core 7 350's only benchmark identity.

The use-case split is clear from the data. The EPYC 9274F serves workloads that demand massive multi-core throughput, large shared cache, and server-grade memory bandwidth. The Core 7 350 serves power-constrained mobile environments where its integrated graphics and low TDP matter more than raw compute, though its recorded compute scores remain far below the EPYC across every shared metric.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from opposite ends of the hardware spectrum. The AMD EPYC 9274F is a 24-core, 48-thread server processor built on Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Genoa, using a 5 nm process at TSMC. It packs 52,560 million transistors across a die configuration of 8x 72 mm². The Intel Core 7 350 is a 6-core, 6-thread mobile processor with no hyperthreading, built on Wildcat Lake architecture using a 3 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The Intel part has no recorded transistor count or die size.

Cache configurations differ fundamentally. The EPYC 9274F provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a massive 256 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 7 350 offers 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and only 6 MB of shared L3. The EPYC's 256 MB L3 is over 42 times larger, a decisive factor for workloads that fit within cache.

Memory and I/O are equally divergent. The EPYC 9274F supports DDR5 over a twelve-channel memory bus with 460.8 GB/s of bandwidth and full ECC support. The Core 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth and no ECC. PCIe connectivity also splits: the EPYC provides Gen 5 with 128 lanes from the CPU, while the Core 7 350 provides Gen 4 with only 6 lanes. The EPYC has no integrated graphics; the Core 7 350 includes Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores.

Clock behavior also contrasts. The EPYC 9274F runs a 4.05 GHz base and 4.30 GHz boost, while the Core 7 350 runs a 1.50 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost. The mobile chip relies on aggressive boosting to reach competitive single-thread speeds, but its low base clock limits sustained throughput. The EPYC's higher base clock supports sustained server workloads.

Process node and foundry differ as well. TSMC's 5 nm node serves the EPYC, while Intel's 3 nm node serves the Core 7 350. The newer node gives the Intel part a manufacturing advantage in density and efficiency, but the EPYC's larger transistor budget and server-class design overwhelm that in every recorded benchmark.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The shared benchmark suite contains six Cinebench tests, and the AMD EPYC 9274F wins every one. The smallest margin is in Cinebench R15 single-core, where the EPYC scores 894 against the Core 7 350's 292, a 206.2% lead. The largest margin is in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the EPYC scores 62,884 against 8,030, a 683.1% lead.

Cinebench R15 multi-core shows the EPYC at 6,338 versus 1,220, a 419.5% advantage. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 26,411 versus 5,373, a 391.6% advantage. Cinebench R20 single-core shows 3,728 versus 758, a 391.8% advantage. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 8,877 versus 2,046, a 333.9% advantage.

The pattern is consistent: the EPYC leads by a factor of roughly three to seven across all tests. Single-core margins are smaller than multi-core margins, but still enormous. The EPYC's 4.30 GHz boost clock is lower than the Core 7 350's 4.80 GHz, yet the EPYC still wins single-core tests by over 200% in R15 and over 300% in R23. This indicates that architectural efficiency and cache size matter more than raw clock speed in these workloads.

The Core 7 350's best recorded performance comes from its Passmark suite, which the EPYC does not share. Data compression at 143,123 and floating point math at 42,809 are respectable for a 15 W mobile part, but they cannot be directly compared to the EPYC in the database. The only comparable metrics are the six Cinebench tests, and those all belong to the EPYC.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD EPYC 9274F has 24 cores and 48 threads. The Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: How much larger is the L3 cache on the AMD EPYC 9274F?

A: The EPYC 9274F has 256 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 7 350 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The EPYC 9274F supports twelve-channel DDR5 with 460.8 GB/s of bandwidth. The Core 7 350 supports single-channel DDR5 and LPDDR5X with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD EPYC 9274F supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 350 does not.

Q: Does either processor include integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 includes Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The AMD EPYC 9274F has no integrated graphics.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD EPYC 9274F has a TDP of 320 W. The Intel Core 7 350 has a TDP of 15 W.

Q: Which processor wins the most head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The AMD EPYC 9274F wins all 6 recorded head-to-head Cinebench benchmarks. The Intel Core 7 350 wins none.

The Verdict

The data points to a simple conclusion for anyone comparing these two directly. The AMD EPYC 9274F is the overwhelming compute winner across every shared benchmark. Its 683.1% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 391.8% lead in Cinebench R20 single-core leave no ambiguity about raw performance. Anyone selecting between these two for compute-heavy work should choose the EPYC 9274F without hesitation.

The Intel Core 7 350 occupies a different role. Its 15 W TDP, integrated graphics, and single-channel memory profile mark it as a mobile processor for battery-conscious systems. Its launch MSRP is $469. The EPYC 9274F has a launch MSRP of $3060. The recorded Passmark scores show it handles light workloads, data compression, and encryption tasks at levels appropriate for a low-power mobile chip. But none of those scores approach the EPYC's Cinebench results.

The EPYC 9274F also holds a percentile rank of 72 among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 18,189. The Core 7 350 holds a percentile rank of 71 with an average benchmark score of 17,779. Those average scores are remarkably close, despite the massive gap in the shared Cinebench tests. The difference arises because the EPYC's average is computed from only six Cinebench scores, while the Core 7 350's average includes its Passmark suite. The Core 7 350's nearest rivals include the Intel Core 5 221TE with a -0.5% delta, the AMD EPYC 9374F with a 0.5% delta, the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT with a -0.6% delta, and the Intel Core 5 120U with a -0.7% delta. The EPYC 9274F's nearest rivals include the Intel Core 5 315 with a 0% delta, the Intel Core i7-9700 with a 0% delta, the Intel Core i7-1365U with a 0.1% delta, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U with a 0.1% delta.

The verdict is straightforward. Server and workstation buyers should pick the EPYC 9274F for its 24 cores, 48 threads, 256 MB L3 cache, twelve-channel memory, and 128 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. Mobile system designers should pick the Core 7 350 for its 15 W TDP, integrated graphics, and compact BGA package. No workload in the recorded data favors the Core 7 350 over the EPYC 9274F.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD EPYC 9274F | Intel Core 7 350 |

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

| Cores | 24 | 6 |

| Threads | 48 | 6 |

| Base Clock | 4.05 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.30 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 320 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket SP5 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Wildcat Lake |

| Codename | Genoa | Wildcat Lake |

| Process Node | 5 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 52,560 million | Not recorded |

| Die Size | 8x 72 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 | 256 MB shared | 6 MB shared |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bus | Twelve-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 460.8 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 | None | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Market Segment | Server/Workstation | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2022-11-09 | 2026-04-15 |

| Launch MSRP | $3060 | $469 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

| Part Number | 100-100000794 | SAE3F |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 72 | 71 |

| Average Benchmark Score | 18,189 | 17,779 |

The two processors differ in every major design dimension: core count, thread count, clock strategy, cache hierarchy, memory bus, PCIe connectivity, process node, foundry, and market segment. The EPYC 9274F is a 320 W server processor with 24 cores and 48 threads. The Core 7 350 is a 15 W mobile processor with 6 cores and 6 threads. The EPYC uses TSMC's 5 nm process and AMD Socket SP5. The Core 7 350 uses Intel's 3 nm process and Intel BGA 1516. The EPYC offers ECC memory, twelve-channel DDR5, and 128 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. The Core 7 350 offers no ECC, single-channel DDR5 or LPDDR5X, and 6 PCIe Gen 4 lanes. The EPYC has no integrated graphics. The Core 7 350 has Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The release dates also differ: the EPYC launched in 2022-11-09, while the Core 7 350 is dated 2026-04-15.