AMD Ryzen 3 5305G vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 7 350 is the only processor in this comparison with recorded benchmark data. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G has no benchmark scores in the database, meaning the head-to-head assessment relies entirely on the Intel part's measured results and the architectural differences between the two. The Core 7 350 delivers an average benchmark score of 17,779, placing it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs. The Ryzen 3 5305G sits at the 50th percentile, though that figure is based on its specifications rather than measured workloads.

The Core 7 350's multi-threaded Cinebench R23 score of 8,030 positions it as a competent performer for its class. Its single-core R23 score of 2,046 is comparatively strong, reflecting the high boost clock. In PassMark tests, the Core 7 350 achieves 15,170 in multithread performance and 4,100 in single-thread performance. The data compression test shows a score of 143,123, while floating point math reaches 42,809 and integer math reaches 33,734. Random string sorting scores 17,238, extended instructions score 12,045, and data encryption scores 10,933. The physics test returns 1,173, and finding prime numbers scores 107.

The nearest rivals in the database for the Core 7 350 are all within a narrow band. The Intel Core 5 221TE averages 17,860, which is 0.5% higher. The AMD EPYC 9374F averages 17,693, 0.5% lower. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT averages 17,891, 0.6% higher. The Intel Core 5 120U averages 17,898, 0.7% higher. These small deltas indicate the Core 7 350 performs essentially on par with a spread of desktop and mobile processors from both manufacturers, despite its modest 15 W TDP.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 7 350 wins in every measured category because it is the only part with benchmark results. Its strongest relative showing appears in single-threaded workloads, where the 4,100 PassMark single-thread score and 2,046 Cinebench R23 single-core score indicate efficient per-core execution. The 4.80 GHz boost clock supports this, and the data confirms it: single-thread performance is competitive with processors that draw substantially more power.

Multi-threaded performance is also solid. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 8,030 and PassMark multithread score of 15,170 show that the six physical cores handle parallel workloads well. The R20 scores reinforce this: 5,373 multi-core and 758 single-core. The R15 scores of 1,220 multi-core and 292 single-core complete the picture of a processor that scales predictably across benchmark generations.

The Ryzen 3 5305G has no recorded wins in the database. Its specifications suggest it could compete in certain scenarios, but without measured data, the database cannot assign it any benchmark victories. The Core 7 350, by contrast, holds wins across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and the full PassMark suite.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design approaches. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G uses the Zen 3 architecture on the Cezanne codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 7 350 uses the Wildcat Lake codename on a 3 nm process at Intel's own foundry. This process difference is significant: the Core 7 350's 3 nm node allows for higher transistor density and lower power draw per operation.

The Ryzen 3 5305G integrates 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The Core 7 350 has no transistor count or die size recorded in the database. Cache configurations differ sharply. The Ryzen 3 5305G uses 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 8 MB L3. The Core 7 350 uses 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 6 MB shared L3. The Intel part's larger per-core L2 cache is notable, and its L3 is shared rather than partitioned.

Memory support diverges completely. The Ryzen 3 5305G supports DDR4 over a dual-channel bus with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Core 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. Despite having only one channel, the Core 7 350 records higher theoretical memory bandwidth due to the newer memory standard.

The Core 7 350 features Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The Ryzen 3 5305G features Radeon Vega 6 integrated graphics. Both processors lack ECC memory support. The Ryzen 3 5305G uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Core 7 350 uses PCIe Gen 4 with 6 lanes from the CPU.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts are the first major split. The Ryzen 3 5305G has 4 cores and 8 threads, using simultaneous multithreading. The Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads, with no hyper-threading support. Clock speeds tell a different story. The Ryzen 3 5305G has a 4.00 GHz base clock and 4.20 GHz boost clock. The Core 7 350 has a 1.50 GHz base clock and 4.80 GHz boost clock. The Intel part boosts much higher but idles much lower.

The TDP figures are starkly different. The Ryzen 3 5305G is rated at 65 W, while the Core 7 350 is rated at 15 W. This places the Intel part firmly in the mobile segment, while the AMD part targets desktop use. The sockets reinforce this: the Ryzen 3 5305G uses AMD Socket AM4, while the Core 7 350 uses Intel BGA 1516, a soldered mobile package.

The Ryzen 3 5305G has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking. The Core 7 350 has a locked multiplier. The release dates differ by over a year: the Ryzen 3 5305G launched on February 23, 2025, and the Core 7 350 launched on April 15, 2026. The Core 7 350 has a recorded launch MSRP of $469. The Ryzen 3 5305G has no launch MSRP in the database.

The Core 7 350 is listed under the Core 5 generation name in the database, despite being branded Core 7. The Ryzen 3 5305G is listed under the Ryzen 3 generation. Both processors are marked as Active in production status. The Core 7 350 has part number SAE3F, while the Ryzen 3 5305G has part number 100-000001802.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores, while the AMD Ryzen 3 5305G has 4 cores. The Ryzen 3 5305G compensates with 8 threads versus 6 threads on the Core 7 350.

Q: What is the single-thread performance of the Core 7 350?

A: The Core 7 350 scores 4,100 in PassMark single-thread testing, 2,046 in Cinebench R23 single-core, 758 in Cinebench R20 single-core, and 292 in Cinebench R15 single-core.

Q: How does the Core 7 350 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core 7 350 averages 17,779, placing it 0.5% behind the Intel Core 5 221TE, 0.5% ahead of the AMD EPYC 9374F, 0.6% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT, and 0.7% behind the Intel Core 5 120U.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G supports DDR4 over a dual-channel bus with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What is the TDP difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G has a 65 W TDP, while the Intel Core 7 350 has a 15 W TDP. This makes the Core 7 350 a mobile-class part and the Ryzen 3 5305G a desktop-class part.

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

A: No. The database records no benchmark scores for the Ryzen 3 5305G. All measured performance data in this comparison comes from the Intel Core 7 350.

The Verdict

The data presents an asymmetric comparison. The Intel Core 7 350 has a full set of benchmark results, while the AMD Ryzen 3 5305G has none. Any conclusion about relative performance must account for this gap.

The Core 7 350 delivers strong single-threaded results, with a 4,100 PassMark single-thread score and a 2,046 Cinebench R23 single-core score. These numbers place it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17,779. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.7% of its average score, indicating the Core 7 350 performs at a level consistent with established desktop and mobile processors from both AMD and Intel.

The Ryzen 3 5305G cannot be directly assessed from measured workloads. Its specifications show a desktop processor with 4 cores, 8 threads, a 4.00 GHz base clock, and a 4.20 GHz boost clock. It uses DDR4 memory, PCIe Gen 3, and an AM4 socket. It has an unlocked multiplier, which the Core 7 350 lacks. The 65 W TDP suggests it is designed for conventional desktop builds, while the Core 7 350's 15 W TDP and BGA socket target thin-and-light mobile systems.

For users prioritizing measured multi-threaded performance, the Core 7 350's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 8,030 and PassMark multithread score of 15,170 are the only hard numbers available. For users prioritizing single-thread speed, the same part delivers a 4.80 GHz boost clock and correspondingly high single-core scores.

The Ryzen 3 5305G offers 8 threads, an unlocked multiplier, and a larger 8 MB L3 cache. These features could benefit specific workloads, but the database contains no measurements to confirm any advantage. The Core 7 350 uses a newer 3 nm process, supports DDR5, and achieves higher memory bandwidth despite its single-channel bus.

The verdict from the recorded data is straightforward: the Intel Core 7 350 is the only processor in this pair with verified performance, and it performs well across every benchmark category. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G remains unmeasured, so the database cannot confirm or deny its competitive position. Buyers who require confirmed benchmark data should look to the Core 7 350. Buyers considering the Ryzen 3 5305G must weigh its specifications without the support of measured results.