AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE vs Intel Core i7-1185G7E Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data presents a clean split between these two processors, and the pattern is telling. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE wins six of the eight recorded head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core i7-1185G7E wins the remaining two. This is not a case of one chip dominating everything; it is a case of two different workloads favoring two different designs.

The AMD part takes every Cinebench test, regardless of generation or thread count. In Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, both the multicore and singlecore variants go to the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE. The margins are remarkably consistent, sitting around 12% across all six tests. That consistency suggests a fundamental throughput advantage in rendering-style workloads rather than a quirk of any particular benchmark version.

The Intel part wins both Geekbench tests, and it wins them by a larger margin than AMD's Cinebench victories. The Geekbench multicore score favors the Core i7-1185G7E by 16%, and the singlecore score favors it by 18.2%. This is a substantial reversal. The data indicates that Geekbench exercises the silicon in a way that plays to Intel's strengths, perhaps through different instruction patterns or memory access behavior.

The overall average benchmark score tells a different story than the head-to-head count. The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE averages 2767 across all recorded benchmarks, while the Core i7-1185G7E averages 2703. That is a narrow 64-point gap, roughly 2.4%. The Ryzen chip sits in the 50th percentile of all CPUs, and the Intel chip also sits in the 50th percentile. Both parts are squarely mid-pack in the broader database, but the distribution of their wins matters more than the aggregate.

The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 3 5400U at 2765 (0.1% behind) and the Intel Xeon D-1567 at 2770 (0.1% ahead). The Intel Core i7-1185G7E's nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 at an identical 2703 and the Intel Core i7-8700T at 2701. Neither chip is an outlier within its peer group, but the Ryzen part edges ahead in the overall average.

Architecture Differences

These two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE uses the Zen 2 architecture under the Renoir codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i7-1185G7E uses the Tiger Lake architecture with Willow Cove cores, built on Intel's 10 nm process. The process node difference is significant: 7 nm versus 10 nm, though both are competitive nodes for their respective foundries.

The transistor counts differ sharply. The AMD part packs 9,800 million transistors into a 156 mm² die. The Intel part has no recorded transistor count in the database, but its die size comes in at 144 mm². The AMD chip is physically larger despite being on a smaller process node, which reflects the integrated memory controller, the Vega graphics, and the full Zen 2 compute complex.

Cache organization is another major divergence. The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. The Core i7-1185G7E uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has substantially more cache at every level, particularly the L3, which is three times larger. The L2 difference is even more pronounced on a per-core basis: 1.25 MB versus 512 KB.

Both parts have 4 cores and 8 threads, so the thread count is identical. Clock speeds, however, go in opposite directions. The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The Core i7-1185G7E has a base clock of 1800.00 MHz (1.80 GHz) and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Intel runs a much lower base clock but a higher boost ceiling. The thermal design power reflects this: the AMD part is rated at 35 W, while the Intel part is rated at 15 W. The Intel chip achieves its results within a much tighter power envelope.

Memory support also differs. The AMD part supports DDR4 with dual-channel access and ECC memory, delivering 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel part supports DDR4 and LPDDR4X, also dual-channel, with no ECC and no recorded bandwidth figure. The AMD chip's ECC support is notable for a desktop part, suggesting reliability-oriented positioning.

PCIe connectivity is a clear differentiator. The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE offers PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Core i7-1185G7E offers PCIe Gen 4 but only 4 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part has the newer standard but far fewer lanes, which makes sense for a mobile-focused chip.

The socket and market segment tell the rest of the story. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM4 and is classified as Desktop. The Intel part uses Intel BGA 1449 and is classified as Mobile. The integrated graphics also differ: AMD pairs the Renoir chip with Radeon Vega 6, while Intel pairs Tiger Lake with Iris Xe-LP Graphics G7 96EU.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench results are uniformly in favor of the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the AMD part scores 936 against Intel's 836, a 12% advantage. The R15 singlecore test shows 132 versus 118, an 11.9% edge. Moving to Cinebench R20, the multicore result is 3900 versus 3487, again 11.8% for AMD. The R20 singlecore result is 550 versus 492, another 11.8% margin. In Cinebench R23, the AMD part scores 9287 multicore and 1311 singlecore, while the Intel part scores 8303 and 1172 respectively. Both R23 deltas sit at 11.9%.

The consistency of these margins is striking. Six Cinebench tests, six wins for AMD, and every margin falls between 11.8% and 12%. This points to a stable architectural advantage in Cinebench's rendering workload. The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE's higher base clock of 3.50 GHz versus 1.80 GHz likely plays a role, as does the Zen 2 core design. The Intel part must rely on its 4.40 GHz boost clock to close the gap, but it cannot fully recover from the lower sustained frequency.

Geekbench flips the script entirely. The multicore test shows the Intel Core i7-1185G7E scoring 5459 against AMD's 4587, a 16% advantage. The singlecore test shows 1756 versus 1436, an 18.2% lead for Intel. These are larger margins than any of AMD's Cinebench wins. The Intel part is not just winning Geekbench; it is winning by a wider relative margin than AMD achieves anywhere.

The data suggests that Geekbench's workload mix favors the Intel architecture's higher boost clock and larger cache hierarchy. The 12 MB of shared L3 and 1.25 MB of L2 per core on the Intel part may be particularly beneficial for the bursty, latency-sensitive patterns that Geekbench tends to generate. Meanwhile, the sustained rendering workload of Cinebench favors the AMD part's higher base clock and efficient Zen 2 execution.

One notable detail is the average benchmark score. The AMD part averages 2767 across all benchmark entries, while the Intel part averages 2703. The AMD chip's nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 3 5400U at 2765, a 0.1% delta. The Intel chip's nearest rival is the Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 at 2703, a 0% delta. Both chips sit at the 50th percentile of all CPUs in the database.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear but nuanced conclusion. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE is the stronger choice for Cinebench-style rendering workloads. It wins all six Cinebench tests with margins around 12%, and its average benchmark score of 2767 edges out Intel's 2703. The higher base clock of 3.50 GHz and the Zen 2 architecture deliver consistent throughput that the Intel part cannot match in sustained rendering.

The Intel Core i7-1185G7E is the stronger choice for Geekbench-style workloads. It wins the multicore test by 16% and the singlecore test by 18.2%. The higher boost clock of 4.40 GHz, the larger cache hierarchy with 12 MB of shared L3, and the Willow Cove core design give it a decisive edge in those tests. The 15 W TDP also makes it the more power-efficient option on paper, which is relevant for its mobile market segment.

For a desktop user running rendering tasks, the data points to the AMD part. For a mobile user running general productivity and mixed workloads, the data points to the Intel part. The market segments reinforce this: the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE is a Desktop chip on Socket AM4, while the Core i7-1185G7E is a Mobile chip on BGA 1449. The AMD part also supports ECC memory and offers 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes, which may matter for workstation-style builds. The Intel part offers PCIe Gen 4 but only 4 lanes, which suits a compact mobile platform.

The launch MSRP of the Intel Core i7-1185G7E is $431. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmark tests?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE wins 6 of the 8 head-to-head benchmark tests, all of them Cinebench variants. The Intel Core i7-1185G7E wins the remaining 2, both Geekbench tests.

Q: How big is the AMD chip's advantage in Cinebench?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE leads by 12% in Cinebench R15 multicore, 11.9% in R15 singlecore, 11.8% in R20 multicore, 11.8% in R20 singlecore, 11.9% in R23 multicore, and 11.9% in R23 singlecore.

Q: How big is the Intel chip's advantage in Geekbench?

A: The Intel Core i7-1185G7E leads by 16% in Geekbench multicore (5459 versus 4587) and by 18.2% in Geekbench singlecore (1756 versus 1436).

Q: Do both processors have the same core and thread counts?

A: Yes, both have 4 cores and 8 threads. However, the AMD part has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, while the Intel part has a base clock of 1800.00 MHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz.

Q: What is the cache difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. The Intel Core i7-1185G7E has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3.

Q: Which chip supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core i7-1185G7E does not.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE | Intel Core i7-1185G7E |

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

| Architecture | Zen 2 | Tiger Lake |

| Codename | Renoir | Tiger Lake-U |

| Process Node | 7 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 9,800 million | Not recorded |

| Die Size | 156 mm² | 144 mm² |

| Base Clock | 3.50 GHz | 1800.00 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.00 GHz | 4.40 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel BGA 1449 |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 4 MB (shared) | 12 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4, LPDDR4X |

| Memory Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 4 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Vega 6 | Iris Xe-LP Graphics G7 96EU |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $431 |

| Part Number | 100-000000154100-100000154MPK | SRK0X |