AMD Ryzen 3 7335U vs Intel Core Ultra 7 164U Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data splits these two mobile processors into distinct camps. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U takes 8 of the 17 recorded wins, while the AMD Ryzen 3 7335U takes 9. The margin of victory matters more than the raw count. AMD’s wins are often narrow, while Intel’s biggest victories are substantial.

Starting with Cinebench, the results are mixed. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 1304 against AMD’s 1078, a 21% lead. The single-core R15 result is even more lopsided: Intel scores 225 versus AMD’s 152, a 48% advantage. That is the largest single-core gap in the entire head-to-head set. However, the newer Cinebench versions flip the script. In R20 multicore, AMD wins by a razor-thin margin, 4495 to 4488, a delta of just -0.2%. The R20 single-core result is similarly close, AMD at 634 versus Intel at 633, again -0.2%. The biggest multicore swing comes in Cinebench R23, where AMD scores 10703 against Intel’s 8766, a 18.1% advantage for AMD. In R23 single-core, Intel recovers with a 5.2% win, 1590 to 1511.

PassMark tells a more consistent story about workload character. AMD wins data compression 146309 to 137133, a 6.3% edge, and data encryption 9335 to 8838, a 5.3% edge. The extended instructions test is a clear AMD victory: 10314 versus 7918, a 23.2% lead. Random string sorting goes to AMD by 1.5%, 15361 to 15131, and the single-thread PassMark result also favors AMD, 3053 to 2996, a 1.9% lead.

Intel answers with strong math and physics results. Floating point math goes to Intel by a wide margin: 33581 versus 24298, a 38.2% lead. Integer math favors Intel by 18.6%, 50387 to 42493. The find prime numbers test is an Intel sweep at 56 to 36, a 55.6% advantage, the largest delta in either direction. PassMark multithread goes to Intel by 5.6%, 13296 to 12592, and the physics test favors Intel heavily at 918 versus 647, a 41.9% lead.

The overall averages are close. The Intel part records an average benchmark score of 17074, while AMD sits at 16827. Intel’s percentile ranking among all CPUs is 71, versus AMD’s 70. In the database’s nearest-rival comparisons, Intel Core Ultra 7 164U sits near the AMD EPYC 7573X at 17070 (0% delta), the Intel Core i5-11400 at 17067 (0% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 at 17035 (0.2% delta). The AMD Ryzen 3 7335U is positioned near the Intel Core i3-12100E at 16853 (-0.2% delta), the Intel Core i5-1235U at 16770 (0.3% delta), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 115U at 16753 (0.4% delta).

Where Each One Wins

Pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U when the workload leans on heavy math throughput. Floating point math, integer math, and physics simulations all show large Intel advantages. The prime number search test, which stresses branch-heavy integer loops, is an Intel blowout at 55.6% ahead. The multithread PassMark score confirms that Intel’s 12-core, 14-thread configuration can sustain parallel throughput better than the 4-core, 8-thread AMD part in general workloads. Cinebench R15 also favors Intel, both in multicore (21% lead) and single-core (48% lead). For older rendering engines or legacy benchmark suites, Intel is the safer choice.

Pick the AMD Ryzen 3 7335U when the task involves compression, encryption, or extended instruction sets. Data compression, data encryption, and extended instructions all go to AMD, with the extended instructions win being particularly decisive at 23.2%. The R20 Cinebench results are effectively tied, but AMD takes the edge in both multicore and single-core. The R23 multicore result is the standout: AMD leads by 18.1%, which is the largest multicore margin in the entire comparison. For modern rendering workloads that scale well with the newer Cinebench version, AMD’s Zen 3+ cores deliver more usable performance. The PassMark single-thread test also favors AMD, though only by 1.9%, so the single-thread story is not uniform across all benchmarks.

In short, Intel wins the math-heavy and physics-heavy tests, AMD wins the data-processing and modern render tests, and the overall average scores sit within 1.5% of each other.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U uses the Meteor Lake architecture on a 7 nm process from Intel’s own foundry. It belongs to the Core Ultra Series 1 and is built on a hybrid design with 12 cores and 14 threads. The AMD Ryzen 3 7335U uses Zen 3+ under the Rembrandt-R codename, fabricated on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The AMD die measures 208 mm². The process node difference is small, but the architectural philosophies differ sharply.

Intel pairs a 12 MB shared L3 cache with 2 MB of L2 per core and 112 KB of L1 per core. AMD counters with 8 MB shared L3, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 64 KB of L1 per core. Intel’s larger L2 per core helps with workloads that repeatedly hit the same data, while AMD’s smaller per-core cache is offset by the higher base clock. The Intel part has a base clock of 1100.00 MHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. AMD runs a 3.00 GHz base and a 4.30 GHz boost. The AMD base clock is nearly three times higher, which explains why it can stay competitive despite having a third of the cores and half the threads.

The integrated graphics differ as well. Intel uses Arc Xe-LPG with 64 execution units, while AMD uses the Radeon 660M. The database does not record a head-to-head graphics benchmark, so the comparison must stop at the specification level. Both chips are mobile parts, both are currently active in production, and both are locked, meaning neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. Intel has 12 cores and 14 threads; AMD has 4 cores and 8 threads. Intel’s base clock is 1100.00 MHz versus AMD’s 3.00 GHz, while Intel’s boost clock is 4.80 GHz versus AMD’s 4.30 GHz. The Intel TDP is 9 watts, the AMD TDP is 28 watts. Intel uses the BGA 2551 socket, AMD uses Socket FP7. Intel’s process node is 7 nm from Intel, AMD’s is 6 nm from TSMC. Intel’s L1 cache is 112 KB per core, AMD’s is 64 KB per core. Intel’s L2 is 2 MB per core, AMD’s is 512 KB per core. Intel’s shared L3 is 12 MB, AMD’s is 8 MB.

Memory support shows a split. Both support DDR5 and dual-channel memory. AMD records a memory bandwidth figure of 76.8 GB/s, while Intel has no bandwidth figure in the database. AMD supports ECC memory, Intel does not. PCIe lanes favor AMD: Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only) versus Intel’s Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The AMD part carries the part number 100-000000537(FP7) and 100-000000549(FP7r2), while Intel uses SRN85. The release dates differ by roughly a year: AMD released on 2023-01-03, Intel on 2023-12-13. Intel has a recorded launch MSRP of $448. AMD has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has 12 cores and 14 threads. The AMD Ryzen 3 7335U has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Which chip wins Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 7335U wins Cinebench R23 multicore with a score of 10703 versus Intel’s 8766, an 18.1% advantage.

Q: How large is the Intel lead in floating point math?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 33581 in PassMark floating point math against AMD’s 24298, a 38.2% lead.

Q: Does the AMD chip have a higher base clock?

A: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 3 7335U has a base clock of 3.00 GHz, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has a base clock of 1100.00 MHz. AMD’s boost clock is 4.30 GHz, lower than Intel’s 4.80 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 7335U supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U does not.

Q: How do the overall benchmark averages compare?

A: The Intel part has an average benchmark score of 17074, and the AMD part has an average of 16827, a difference of roughly 1.5%.

The Verdict

The data points to two different buyers. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U is the choice for users who need strong math throughput, physics simulation, and legacy rendering performance. Its 9 watt TDP makes it suitable for thin, passively cooled or lightly cooled designs, and its 12-core, 14-thread layout gives it a clear multithread edge in PassMark. The 48% single-core win in Cinebench R15 and the 55.6% win in prime number search show that Intel’s architecture handles certain integer and single-thread loads exceptionally well. The 71st percentile ranking and the near-identical average score to the AMD EPYC 7573X and Intel Core i5-11400 put it in solid mainstream desktop territory despite being a mobile part.

The AMD Ryzen 3 7335U is the choice for users who prioritize modern rendering workloads and data-processing tasks. The 18.1% Cinebench R23 multicore lead is the single most important benchmark result in this comparison, because it reflects how current rendering engines scale. The 23.2% extended instructions win and the wins in compression and encryption make it the better pick for archival work, database tasks, or any workload that leans on SIMD-style instruction extensions. The 28 watt TDP is higher, so cooling matters more, but the 76.8 GB/s memory bandwidth and 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes give it more headroom for storage and expansion. ECC support is a meaningful advantage for users who run long, unattended compute jobs.

There is no universal winner. The average scores differ by only 247 points, and the percentile rankings are 71 versus 70. The decision should come down to workload. Math-heavy, physics-heavy, or legacy-render tasks favor Intel. Modern renders, compression, encryption, and extended instruction workloads favor AMD. The Intel part also carries a launch MSRP of $448, while AMD has no recorded launch MSRP, so price comparison from the database is not possible. Choose the chip that matches the work, not the one with the higher core count.