AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G vs Intel Core 3 304 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data splits the eleven shared Passmark tests between the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G and the Intel Core 3 304, with the AMD part taking six wins and the Intel part taking five. The margins, however, are lopsided in both directions. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G dominates integer-heavy workloads with an 86.3% advantage in Passmark integer math (45910 vs. 24640). Data compression also goes strongly to AMD, with a 46.4% delta (168041 vs. 114775). Random string sorting favors the AMD processor by 37.8% (18819 vs. 13659), while extended instructions show a 23.2% gap in the same direction (11935 vs. 9686). The multithread score, often a broad indicator of throughput, lands 20.7% ahead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G at 14033 versus the Intel Core 3 304's 11625. Data encryption rounds out the AMD wins with a 21% margin (10288 vs. 8501).

The Intel Core 3 304 counters in single-thread and floating-point work. Its Passmark single-thread score of 3614 beats the AMD part's 3096, a 14.3% advantage. The same 14.3% gap appears in the duplicate singlethread entry, confirming the result. Floating-point math goes to Intel at 29722 vs. 25245, a 15.1% lead. The physics test, which often reflects short-burst responsiveness, also favors the Intel chip by 19.2% (868 vs. 701). The most striking Intel win comes in the prime-number search, where the Core 3 304 scores 68 versus the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G's 36, a 47.1% delta. That is the largest percentage win for either side in the entire head-to-head set, and it flips the expected narrative from the thread-count difference.

Average benchmark scores place the two processors in different leagues. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G records an average benchmark score of 27382, while the Intel Core 3 304 averages 13745. That nearly 2x gap in aggregate scoring aligns with the AMD part's 79th percentile versus the Intel part's 68th percentile among all CPUs in the database. The nearest rival data reinforces the positioning: the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G sits within 0.7% of the Intel Core i5-12600K and within 0.6% of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800, while the Intel Core 3 304 trades places with the Intel Core 7-8750H and the AMD EPYC 7443, both within 1.4%. The Intel part's nearest neighbor, the Intel Core 5 120UL, is only 1.1% away, but that neighbor is a much lower-scoring chip than anything near the AMD part.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread score?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 records a Passmark single-thread score of 3614, which is 14.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G's 3096. The same margin appears in the singlethread test entry.

Q: How large is the AMD part's lead in integer math?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G scores 45910 in Passmark integer math versus 24640 for the Intel Core 3 304, a 86.3% advantage. This is the largest delta in the head-to-head benchmark set.

Q: Does the Intel Core 3 304 win any benchmark by a larger margin than AMD wins any benchmark?

A: Yes. The Intel Core 3 304 leads by 47.1% in the Passmark find-prime-numbers test (68 vs. 36). The AMD part's largest win is 86.3% in integer math, so AMD holds the single biggest margin, but Intel's prime-number lead is larger than any of AMD's other five wins.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G has an average benchmark score of 27382, while the Intel Core 3 304 averages 13745. That places the AMD part 79th percentile among all CPUs and the Intel part 68th percentile.

Q: Which chip has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 has a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, slightly above the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G's 4.20 GHz. The AMD part has a much higher base clock at 4.00 GHz versus the Intel chip's 1.50 GHz.

Q: Do the two processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G supports DDR4 with dual-channel access and a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel Core 3 304 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but only through a single-channel bus with a higher bandwidth figure of 59.7 GB/s.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G 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 on a 3 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The manufacturing gap is significant: 7 nm versus 3 nm, which explains how the Intel chip achieves its 15 W TDP against the AMD part's 65 W TDP. The AMD processor integrates 10,700 million transistors across a 180 mm² die, while the database lists no transistor count or die size for the Intel part.

Core and cache configs differ sharply. The AMD part offers 4 cores and 8 threads, with 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3. The Intel part offers 5 cores and 5 threads, with 192 KB of total L1 cache, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The thread count disparity (8 vs. 5) explains much of the multithread advantage for AMD, while the higher boost clock on the Intel part (4.30 vs. 4.20 GHz) and its newer process node contribute to its single-thread lead.

Memory architecture also diverges. AMD uses DDR4 with a dual-channel bus and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, while Intel uses DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel bus and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD part supports ECC memory; the Intel part does not. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the AMD chip exposes Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel chip exposes Gen 4 with only 6 lanes. The integrated graphics are different generations and classes: AMD pairs the CPU with Radeon Vega 6, while Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core.

The market segments also separate them. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G is a desktop processor on AMD Socket AM4, and the Intel Core 3 304 is a mobile processor on Intel BGA 1516. The AMD part's release date in the database is September 2024, while the Intel part's release date is April 2026. Both are active production parts, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every headline specification. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads. Base clocks are far apart: 4.00 GHz for AMD versus 1.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are close, with Intel slightly ahead at 4.30 GHz versus 4.20 GHz. TDP is a major separator: 65 W for the AMD desktop part versus 15 W for the Intel mobile part.

Sockets and form factors differ completely. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1516. Process nodes differ, with AMD on 7 nm TSMC and Intel on 3 nm Intel. Cache layouts differ in structure: AMD splits L1 and L2 per core (64 KB and 512 KB per core), while Intel lists total L1 of 192 KB and total L2 of 2.5 MB. L3 is 8 MB on AMD versus 6 MB shared on Intel.

Memory support separates them on type, channel count, and bandwidth. AMD supports DDR4 dual-channel at 51.2 GB/s; Intel supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X single-channel at 59.7 GB/s. ECC is present on AMD, absent on Intel. PCIe lanes and generation differ: AMD has Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes, Intel has Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon Vega 6 on AMD versus Intel Xe3 Graphics (1 Xe) on Intel. Market segment, release date, and part numbers also differ. The Intel part lists a launch MSRP of $309; no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G is the clear choice for multithreaded throughput and data-heavy workloads. Its 86.3% lead in integer math, 46.4% lead in data compression, and 37.8% lead in random string sorting all point to productivity tasks that scale with thread count and cache. The 20.7% multithread advantage (14033 vs. 11625) reinforces this. The AMD part's 8 threads versus 5 threads, combined with 8 MB of L3 versus 6 MB, gives it a structural edge in parallel work. Its 79th percentile ranking and average score of 27382 place it near the Intel Core i5-12600K and AMD Ryzen 7 5800, both of which are respected desktop parts. For any workload that involves compression, encryption, or integer-heavy calculation, the data points squarely to the AMD processor.

The Intel Core 3 304 wins in scenarios that favor single-thread speed and floating-point execution. Its 14.3% single-thread lead (3614 vs. 3096) and 15.1% floating-point lead (29722 vs. 25245) make it the better fit for lightly threaded applications and scientific or FP-heavy code. The 19.2% physics win (868 vs. 701) suggests an advantage in short, latency-sensitive bursts. The 47.1% prime-number win (68 vs. 36) is unusual and may reflect specific instruction efficiency or clock behavior in that workload. The Intel part's 68th percentile and average score of 13745 put it in an entirely different performance tier, but for a mobile chip with a 15 W TDP, it delivers competitive single-thread results. The higher boost clock (4.30 GHz) and newer 3 nm process support that outcome.

The use-case split is clean. Desktop builders or anyone running parallel, data-oriented tasks should favor the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G. Mobile users or those prioritizing single-thread responsiveness and floating-point work, with a much lower power envelope, should favor the Intel Core 3 304. The AMD part's launch MSRP is not recorded, while the Intel part lists a launch MSRP of $309. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not a differentiator. The AMD part's ECC support and 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes make it more suitable for workstation-style builds, while the Intel part's Gen 4 lanes, despite being fewer, offer newer interconnect technology. The Intel part's DDR5 and LPDDR5X support with higher bandwidth (59.7 GB/s) gives it a memory-technology edge, even with a single-channel bus.