AMD Ryzen 3 5305G vs Intel Core 3 304 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains benchmark scores for the Intel Core 3 304, but no corresponding measurements for the AMD Ryzen 3 5305G. This means a direct score-by-score comparison is not possible from the available data. The Intel Core 3 304 holds a substantial body of benchmark results across Cinebench and Passmark tests, while the AMD processor has no recorded benchmark entries in this dataset.

The Intel Core 3 304 delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 5263 and a single-core score of 1765. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core result is 4160 with a single-core score of 587. The older Cinebench R15 test shows a multi-core score of 849 and a single-core score of 264. These scores position the Intel part within a specific performance envelope, but without AMD figures, no delta percentage can be calculated between the two processors.

The Passmark suite for the Intel Core 3 304 shows a multi-thread score of 11625 and a single-thread score of 3614. Data compression reaches 114775, while data encryption scores 8501. Floating point math records 29722, integer math 24640, and extended instructions 9686. Random string sorting produces 13659, physics simulation scores 868, and find prime numbers yields 68. The average benchmark score across all recorded tests for the Intel Core 3 304 is 13745.

The Intel Core 3 304 ranks at the 68th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX with an average score of 13786, which is 0.3% higher. The Intel Core i7-8750H scores 13868, 0.9% higher. The Intel Core 5 120UL records 13594, which is 1.1% lower than the Core 3 304. The AMD EPYC 7443 posts 13936, 1.4% higher. These close margins indicate the Core 3 304 sits in a tightly contested performance band.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G uses the Zen 3 architecture under the Cezanne codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 3 304 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, built on a 3 nm process at Intel. The manufacturing process difference is substantial, with Intel's node being considerably smaller, though the transistor count and die size for the Intel part are not recorded in the database. The AMD chip contains 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die.

Core and thread configurations differ significantly. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads. The Intel part offers one additional physical core but no hyper-threading, resulting in fewer total threads. The AMD processor's base clock is 4.00 GHz with a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. The Intel processor starts at a much lower 1.50 GHz base but boosts to 4.30 GHz, slightly higher than the AMD part's maximum.

Cache layouts follow different designs. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 3 304 has 192 KB of L1 cache total, 2.5 MB of L2 cache total, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD processor's per-core L2 design gives it 2 MB of aggregate L2, while the Intel processor has 2.5 MB total. The AMD part has more L3 cache at 8 MB compared to 6 MB for Intel.

Thermal design power differs by a wide margin. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G carries a 65 W TDP, while the Intel Core 3 304 is rated at just 15 W. This reflects their different market segments: the AMD chip is a desktop processor on Socket AM4, while the Intel chip is a mobile processor on BGA 1516.

Memory support diverges sharply. The AMD processor uses DDR4 with dual-channel memory and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with single-channel memory and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. Despite the single-channel configuration, the Intel part has higher theoretical memory bandwidth due to the newer memory standard.

PCIe capabilities also differ. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G provides PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core 3 304 provides PCIe Gen 4 with 6 lanes from the CPU. The AMD part offers more lanes but an older generation, while the Intel part offers fewer lanes at a newer generation.

Integrated graphics are present on both. The AMD processor uses Radeon Vega 6 graphics, while the Intel processor uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core. Neither processor supports ECC memory.

The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G has an unlocked multiplier, enabling overclocking. The Intel Core 3 304 does not have an unlocked multiplier. The AMD chip was released on 2025-02-23, while the Intel chip was released on 2026-04-15. Both processors are listed as Active in production status. The AMD part belongs to the 5000 series, while the Intel part has no series designation recorded. The Intel Core 3 304 has a launch MSRP of $309.

Where Each One Wins

Without benchmark data for the AMD Ryzen 3 5305G, the database cannot establish which processor wins specific workloads. The Intel Core 3 304 has complete benchmark coverage across rendering, math, encryption, and compression tests, but no comparative AMD scores exist to determine relative performance.

The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G's architecture suggests certain strengths based on its configuration. Its 8 threads versus the Intel part's 5 threads indicate a potential advantage in heavily threaded workloads, assuming similar per-thread performance. The larger 8 MB L3 cache and dual-channel memory support could benefit data-heavy applications. The 65 W TDP allows for higher sustained power draw, which typically supports higher sustained clock behavior under load.

The Intel Core 3 304 shows strengths in its recorded data. A single-core Cinebench R23 score of 1765 with a boost clock of 4.30 GHz indicates strong single-thread performance. The 3 nm process and 15 W TDP point to high power efficiency, a relevant factor for mobile deployments. The newer DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory support provides higher theoretical bandwidth at 59.7 GB/s despite the single-channel limitation.

The Intel processor's percentile ranking at 68 places it above the median CPU in the database. Its average benchmark score of 13745 sits within 1.4% of the AMD EPYC 7443 and within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX, indicating it competes with much larger server-class processors in aggregate performance. The Intel Core i7-8750H, a mainstream mobile processor from an earlier generation, scores 0.9% higher, suggesting the Core 3 304 delivers comparable or better performance than older high-end mobile chips.

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 boosts to 4.30 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 3 5305G boosts to 4.20 GHz.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G supports DDR4 in dual-channel configuration with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 3 304 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X in single-channel configuration with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G has a 65 W TDP. The Intel Core 3 304 has a 15 W TDP.

Q: Does the Intel Core 3 304 have benchmark scores in the database?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 3 304 has 17 recorded benchmark scores across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and Passmark tests, with an average benchmark score of 13745.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 3 5305G have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No, the database contains no benchmark entries for the AMD Ryzen 3 5305G, so its average benchmark score is recorded as 0.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G uses 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core 3 304 uses 5 cores and 5 threads. Base clocks are 4.00 GHz for AMD and 1.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 4.20 GHz for AMD and 4.30 GHz for Intel. TDP is 65 W for AMD and 15 W for Intel.

The socket types differ: AMD uses Socket AM4, Intel uses BGA 1516. The AMD processor uses Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename. The Intel processor uses the Wildcat Lake codename with no architecture designation recorded. Process nodes are 7 nm for AMD at TSMC and 3 nm for Intel. The AMD part has 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die, while the Intel part has no transistor count or die size recorded.

Cache configurations differ. AMD has 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 8 MB L3. Intel has 192 KB L1 total, 2.5 MB L2 total, and 6 MB L3 shared. Memory support differs: AMD uses DDR4 dual-channel with 51.2 GB/s, Intel uses DDR5 and LPDDR5X single-channel with 59.7 GB/s. PCIe differs: AMD has Gen 3 with 16 lanes, Intel has Gen 4 with 6 lanes.

Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon Vega 6, Intel uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core. The AMD multiplier is unlocked, the Intel multiplier is locked. Market segments differ: AMD is Desktop, Intel is Mobile. Release dates differ: AMD on 2025-02-23, Intel on 2026-04-15. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $309, while the AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded. Part numbers are 100-000001802 for AMD and SAE3K for Intel. The AMD processor belongs to the 5000 series, while the Intel processor has no series recorded.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear but incomplete picture. The Intel Core 3 304 has extensive benchmark coverage and a 68th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average score of 13745. Its nearest rivals all fall within a 1.4% band, indicating consistent performance near the top of its class. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G has no benchmark data, making any direct performance verdict impossible from the recorded measurements.

For users prioritizing low power consumption, the Intel Core 3 304 is the only processor with verifiable performance data, and its 15 W TDP represents a fraction of the AMD part's 65 W TDP. The Intel processor also offers a newer 3 nm process, PCIe Gen 4, and DDR5 memory support. Its 5 physical cores provide one more core than the AMD part, though with fewer total threads.

The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G offers an unlocked multiplier for overclocking, 8 threads, more L3 cache, dual-channel memory, and 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes. Its 65 W TDP and desktop socket indicate a design for mainstream desktop builds rather than mobile systems. The 4.00 GHz base clock is substantially higher than the Intel part's 1.50 GHz base clock, which may translate to better responsiveness in lightly threaded tasks that do not reach boost frequencies.

The database records no head-to-head benchmarks, no win counts, and no benchmark scores for the AMD processor. The only verifiable performance data belongs to the Intel Core 3 304, which demonstrates competitive aggregate performance against server-class CPUs like the AMD EPYC 7443 and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX. Until benchmark scores are recorded for the AMD Ryzen 3 5305G, the Intel Core 3 304 stands as the only processor in this comparison with measured performance evidence.