AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data shows a clear split between the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G and the Intel Core 7 350, with the Intel part winning 8 of the 11 head-to-head comparisons. The AMD processor takes 3 wins, and those wins are decisive in their respective categories.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G delivers its largest victory in integer math, scoring 45910 against Intel's 33734, a 36.1% advantage. This is the single biggest delta in either direction across all tests. The AMD part also wins data compression with a score of 168041 versus 143123, a 17.4% lead, and random string sorting at 18819 against 17238, a 9.2% margin. These three wins suggest a consistent strength in workloads that rely on integer processing and data manipulation.

The Intel Core 7 350 counters with equally pronounced wins in other areas. The largest margin is in find prime numbers, where Intel scores 107 against AMD's 36, a 66.4% difference. Floating point math also goes heavily to Intel: 42809 versus 25245, a 41% lead. Physics tests show a similar gap, with Intel at 1173 and AMD at 701, a 40.2% difference. Single-thread performance favors Intel by 24.5%, with scores of 4100 and 3096. Data encryption goes to Intel by a narrower 5.9% margin (10933 versus 10288), and extended instructions show Intel ahead by 0.9% (12045 versus 11935). The multithread test is closer, with Intel winning 15170 to 14033, a 7.5% gap.

The average benchmark scores in the database place the AMD part at 27382, while the Intel part sits at 17779. This large difference in averages is explained by the fact that the AMD chip has a much larger set of recorded benchmark entries in the PassMark suite, while the Intel chip includes Cinebench results that are not directly comparable. The percentile rankings place AMD in the 79th percentile of all CPUs and Intel in the 71st percentile, which reflects the overall distribution of their recorded scores.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G is the stronger choice for integer-heavy operations. The 36.1% lead in integer math, combined with wins in data compression and random string sorting, points to a processor that handles sequential data processing and sorting tasks efficiently. These workloads appear in database operations, file compression utilities, and general office productivity tasks that do not rely heavily on floating-point calculations.

The Intel Core 7 350 dominates in floating-point math, physics simulations, and prime number calculations. The 41% lead in floating point math and the 40.2% lead in physics indicate a clear advantage for scientific computing, engineering simulations, and any workload that relies on trigonometric or algebraic functions. The 66.4% margin in prime number finding is a specialized test, but it correlates with algorithmic efficiency in number-crunching tasks.

Single-thread performance is a strong suit for Intel, with a 24.5% advantage. This matters for applications that are not well-parallelized and depend on the speed of a single core. The multithread test still favors Intel by 7.5%, which is notable because the AMD part has 8 threads while the Intel part has only 6 threads. Despite having fewer threads, Intel's higher per-core efficiency in the multithread workload suggests its cores are more effective at sustaining parallel performance.

Data encryption and extended instructions are close contests, with Intel winning by 5.9% and 0.9% respectively. These are not decisive wins, but they indicate that Intel has a slight edge in cryptographic operations and SIMD-style instruction execution.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G uses the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It packs 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. The thermal design power is 65 watts, and it uses the AMD Socket AM4. The Intel Core 7 350 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, built on a 3 nm process at Intel's own foundry. It has 6 cores and 6 threads, with a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The thermal design power is 15 watts, and it uses the Intel BGA 1516 socket.

Cache configurations differ substantially. AMD provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. Intel provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel per-core L1 and L2 figures are significantly larger, which helps explain its single-thread performance advantage despite a much lower base clock.

Memory support splits along generational lines. AMD uses DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus and a recorded bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Intel uses DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a single-channel bus and a recorded bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The Intel memory bandwidth is higher despite the single-channel configuration, which reflects the higher data rates of newer memory standards. AMD supports ECC memory, while Intel does not.

PCIe connectivity also differs. AMD offers PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes on the CPU, while Intel offers PCIe Gen 4 with 6 lanes on the CPU. The AMD part has more lanes for expansion, but the Intel part uses a newer PCIe generation. Integrated graphics are Radeon Vega 6 on the AMD side and Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores on the Intel side. The AMD part is a desktop processor, while the Intel part is a mobile processor. The AMD release date is September 2024, and the Intel release date is April 2026. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $469.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G has 4 cores and 8 threads. Intel has more physical cores, but AMD has more threads due to simultaneous multithreading.

Q: How do the single-thread scores compare?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 scores 4100 in the single-thread test, which is 24.5% higher than the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G's score of 3096.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, compared to the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G's boost clock of 4.20 GHz.

Q: What memory types do these processors support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G supports DDR4 memory, while the Intel Core 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory.

Q: What are the thermal design power ratings?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G has a TDP of 65 watts, and the Intel Core 7 350 has a TDP of 15 watts.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G has 8 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel Core 7 350 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G and Intel Core 7 350 serve different purposes. The AMD part is a desktop processor with a 65-watt TDP, 4 cores, 8 threads, and a 4.20 GHz boost clock. It wins in integer math, data compression, and random string sorting. It also has a higher average benchmark score of 27382 and sits in the 79th percentile of all CPUs.

The Intel Core 7 350 is a mobile processor with a 15-watt TDP, 6 cores, 6 threads, and a 4.80 GHz boost clock. It wins in floating-point math, physics, prime number finding, single-thread performance, data encryption, extended instructions, and multithread performance. Its average benchmark score is 17779, and it sits in the 71st percentile.

Users who prioritize integer-heavy desktop workloads, data compression tasks, and a larger number of threads should look at the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G. Users who need floating-point performance, physics simulations, high single-thread speed, and low power consumption in a mobile form factor should look at the Intel Core 7 350. The Intel part also offers a higher boost clock and newer memory support, while the AMD part offers ECC memory support and more PCIe lanes.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G | Intel Core 7 350 |

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

| Cores | 4 | 6 |

| Threads | 8 | 6 |

| Base Clock | 4.00 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.20 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Architecture | Zen 3 | Not specified |

| Codename | Cezanne | Wildcat Lake |

| Process Node | 7 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 2.5 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 6 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Vega 6 | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | September 2024 | April 2026 |

| Launch MSRP | Not available | $469 |