AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT and Intel Core 7 350 represent two fundamentally different approaches to modern processors: one is a desktop-focused 65 W part built on a mature socket, the other is a low-power mobile chip soldered to the board. The benchmark data shows a clear split in strengths, with the AMD part dominating heavily threaded workloads while the Intel chip takes the lead in single-threaded and specialized math tests. The recorded scores from the database highlight that the Ryzen 5 5500GT wins 11 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core 7 350 takes 6. The average benchmark score for the AMD processor is 26748, placing it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs, whereas the Intel chip averages 17779, sitting in the 71st percentile.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT is the clear winner in multi-core and throughput-oriented tasks. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15848 versus 8030 for the Intel Core 7 350 shows a 97.4% advantage, the largest margin in the entire comparison. Similar results appear in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where the AMD chip scores 1597 against 1220, a 30.9% lead, and in Cinebench R20 multi-core, where it scores 6656 versus 5373, a 23.9% difference. The PassMark multithread test also favors AMD, with a score of 19000 compared to 15170, a 25.2% margin. The pattern continues in integer math, where the Ryzen 5 5500GT scores 64218 versus 33734, a 90.4% advantage, and in data compression, where it scores 243904 against 143123, a 70.4% lead. Data encryption also goes to AMD at 14754 versus 10933, a 34.9% margin, as does extended instructions at 17027 versus 12045, a 41.4% difference, and random string sorting at 24583 versus 17238, a 42.6% lead.

The Intel Core 7 350 wins in single-threaded performance and specific math workloads. The PassMark single-thread score is 4100 for Intel versus 3066 for AMD, a 25.2% advantage. The Cinebench R15 single-core test also goes to Intel, with a score of 292 versus 225, a 22.9% margin. The Intel chip wins the PassMark find prime numbers test with 107 versus 54, a 49.5% lead, and the PassMark physics test with 1173 versus 840, a 28.4% margin. Floating-point math also favors Intel, with a score of 42809 versus 36694, a 14.3% advantage. The Cinebench R20 single-core and R23 single-core tests, however, go to AMD, with scores of 939 versus 758 and 2237 versus 2046 respectively, showing that the Intel lead in single-threaded performance is not universal across all benchmarks.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different process nodes and foundries. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT uses a 7 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel Core 7 350 uses a 3 nm process from Intel's own fabs. The AMD chip is based on the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, while the Intel chip uses the Wildcat Lake codename under the Core 5 generation label. The Ryzen 5 5500GT has 6 cores and 12 threads, whereas the Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and only 6 threads, meaning AMD offers simultaneous multithreading and Intel does not.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD processor provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and a 16 MB L3 cache. The Intel processor provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 6 MB L3 cache. The transistor count and die size are only listed for AMD: 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die, while those figures are not recorded for Intel.

Memory support is another major divider. The AMD chip uses DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus and a recorded bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel chip uses DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a single-channel bus and a recorded bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The PCIe specifications also differ, with AMD offering Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while Intel offers Gen 4 with 6 lanes from the CPU. The integrated graphics are the Radeon Vega 7 on AMD and Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe units on Intel. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier and uses the AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel part is locked and uses Intel BGA 1516, a soldered mobile socket. The AMD processor is a desktop segment part released in January 2024, while the Intel processor is a mobile segment part released in April 2026.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single win for the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT is in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the 15848 score beats the Intel Core 7 350's 8030 by 97.4%. This result aligns with the thread count difference, as the AMD chip can process 12 threads versus 6. The integer math test shows a 90.4% lead for AMD, with 64218 versus 33734, and the data compression test shows a 70.4% lead, with 243904 versus 143123. The extended instructions test shows a 41.4% advantage for AMD at 17027 versus 12045, and the random string sorting test shows a 42.6% lead at 24583 versus 17238. The data encryption test shows a 34.9% advantage at 14754 versus 10933. The Cinebench R15 multi-core test gives AMD a 30.9% lead at 1597 versus 1220, and the PassMark multithread test gives a 25.2% margin at 19000 versus 15170. The Cinebench R20 multi-core test shows a 23.9% lead at 6656 versus 5373, and the same 23.9% margin appears in Cinebench R20 single-core, where AMD scores 939 versus 758. The Cinebench R23 single-core test also goes to AMD, with a 9.3% margin at 2237 versus 2046.

The Intel Core 7 350 takes its biggest win in the PassMark find prime numbers test, scoring 107 versus 54, a 49.5% advantage. The PassMark single-thread and singlethread tests both show Intel at 4100 versus 3066, a 25.2% lead. The Cinebench R15 single-core test gives Intel a 22.9% margin at 292 versus 225. The PassMark physics test shows Intel at 1173 versus 840, a 28.4% lead, and the floating-point math test shows Intel at 42809 versus 36694, a 14.3% margin. The data shows that while Intel wins fewer tests, its wins are concentrated in single-threaded responsiveness and specific math operations, while AMD's wins are broader and often by larger margins.

The Verdict

The benchmark results indicate that the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT is the stronger processor for multi-threaded workloads. Its 12 threads, larger L3 cache, and higher base clock of 3.60 GHz contribute to a 97.4% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and a 90.4% lead in integer math. The Intel Core 7 350, with its 6 threads and lower base clock of 1.50 GHz, cannot match these throughput results, despite a higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The AMD chip also holds a 79th percentile ranking versus the Intel chip's 71st percentile, and its average benchmark score of 26748 is substantially higher than 17779.

The Intel Core 7 350 is positioned for scenarios where single-threaded performance and power efficiency matter more. Its 15 W TDP versus the AMD chip's 65 W TDP, combined with a 25.2% lead in PassMark single-thread performance and a 49.5% lead in prime number finding, makes it suitable for lighter, responsive tasks. The Intel chip also uses a smaller 3 nm process node, which aligns with its low-power mobile design. The AMD processor, however, wins the majority of the head-to-head comparisons and delivers a larger overall performance envelope, as reflected in its higher average benchmark score and percentile ranking. The data supports the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT as the choice for compute-heavy desktop use, while the Intel Core 7 350 serves the mobile segment with superior single-thread scores in several key tests.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher multi-core score in Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT scores 15848, which is 97.4% higher than the Intel Core 7 350's 8030.

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 350 beat the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT in any single-threaded test?

A: Yes, the Intel chip scores 4100 in PassMark single-thread, a 25.2% lead over the AMD chip's 3066, and it also wins Cinebench R15 single-core with 292 versus 225, a 22.9% margin.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: Both have 6 cores, but the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has 12 threads while the Intel Core 7 350 has 6 threads.

Q: What memory types do the two processors support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT supports DDR4, while the Intel Core 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X.

Q: Which processor has a higher PassMark multithread score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT scores 19000, which is 25.2% higher than the Intel Core 7 350's 15170.

Q: What are the TDP values for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has a TDP of 65 W, while the Intel Core 7 350 has a TDP of 15 W.

Specification Differences

The recorded data shows the following differences between the two processors. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, while the Intel Core 7 350 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The AMD chip has 12 threads versus 6 on Intel. The TDP is 65 W for AMD and 15 W for Intel. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel processor uses Intel BGA 1516. The process node is 7 nm for AMD and 3 nm for Intel, with AMD using TSMC as the foundry and Intel using its own fabs. The cache layouts differ: AMD has 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB L3, while Intel has 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 6 MB shared L3. Memory support is DDR4 for AMD and DDR5, LPDDR5X for Intel. The memory bus is dual-channel for AMD and single-channel for Intel, with bandwidths of 51.2 GB/s and 59.7 GB/s respectively. PCIe support is Gen 3 with 16 lanes for AMD and Gen 4 with 6 lanes for Intel. The integrated graphics are Radeon Vega 7 on AMD and Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) on Intel. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel processor is locked. The market segment is Desktop for AMD and Mobile for Intel. The release dates are January 2024 for AMD and April 2026 for Intel. The launch MSRP is $125 for the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT and $469 for the Intel Core 7 350.