AMD Ryzen 5 5600F vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and Intel Core 7 350 occupy different corners of the processor market, yet their benchmark results overlap in interesting ways. The Ryzen 5 5600F is a desktop part built on the Zen 3 architecture with 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 7 350 is a mobile processor with 6 cores and 6 threads. The recorded data shows a clear split: the AMD chip dominates in most computational workloads, while the Intel chip takes a decisive lead in single-thread performance and floating-point math. Out of 11 shared benchmark tests, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F wins 7, and the Intel Core 7 350 wins 4. The average benchmark score for the AMD part is 36945, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part averages 17779, sitting in the 71st percentile.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest margin in either direction belongs to the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F in integer math. It scores 59339 against 33734 for the Intel Core 7 350, a 75.9% advantage. This is a substantial gap that reflects the AMD chip’s use of simultaneous multithreading, which allows its 12 threads to process integer workloads more efficiently than the Intel part’s 6 threads. Data compression shows a similar pattern, with the AMD chip scoring 232836 versus 143123, a 62.7% delta. Random string sorting also favors AMD, with a score of 23422 compared to 17238, a 35.9% difference. Extended instructions go to AMD as well, 16266 against 12045, a 35% delta. These results indicate that the Ryzen 5 5600F handles parallel integer-heavy tasks with a considerable edge.

The AMD chip also wins in encryption, scoring 13839 versus 10933, a 26.6% advantage. Prime number finding is closer, with AMD at 120 and Intel at 107, a 12.1% delta. The multithread test, which aggregates overall parallel performance, shows AMD ahead with 19236 against 15170, a 26.8% margin. This set of wins suggests that the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F is the stronger choice for workloads that scale with thread count, such as data processing, compression, and encryption.

The Intel Core 7 350 counters with a commanding win in single-thread performance. It scores 4100 in the passmark single-thread test, while the AMD chip scores 2872, a 30% delta in Intel’s favor. This is the second-largest margin in the head-to-head data, and it reflects the Intel part’s higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz compared to 4.00 GHz for AMD. The single-thread advantage carries into floating-point math, where Intel scores 42809 against 34548, a 19.3% delta. This is notable because floating-point math is often a strength of AMD’s Zen architecture, but here the Intel Core 7 350 delivers higher throughput. The physics test also goes to Intel, with a score of 1173 versus 1043, an 11.1% margin. These three wins, while fewer in number, show that the Intel part is not merely a low-power chip; it has genuine performance strengths in specific areas.

Looking at the delta values, the AMD chip’s wins are generally larger than Intel’s. The 75.9% integer math margin and the 62.7% compression margin dwarf the 30% single-thread edge that Intel holds. However, the single-thread test is a critical metric for many everyday applications, and the Intel part’s 4100 score is significantly higher than the AMD chip’s 2872. The physics test, while a win for Intel, is a smaller margin at 11.1%, and the floating-point win at 19.3% is moderate. The overall picture is one of a split: AMD for heavily threaded workloads, Intel for lightly threaded and floating-point-heavy tasks.

The Verdict

The data points to the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F for users who prioritize multi-threaded performance. Its 7 wins out of 11 tests, combined with an average benchmark score of 36945 versus 17779 for the Intel part, indicate that it is the more capable processor overall in the recorded measurements. The 85th percentile ranking versus the 71st percentile for Intel reinforces this view. The AMD chip’s 12 threads, enabled by simultaneous multithreading, give it a structural advantage in parallel workloads, and the benchmark results confirm this with large margins in integer math, compression, and random string sorting. For desktop users running content creation, data analysis, or compilation tasks, the Ryzen 5 5600F is the stronger option.

The Intel Core 7 350, meanwhile, is the choice for workloads that depend on single-thread speed. Its 4100 single-thread score is 30% higher than the AMD chip’s 2872, and its floating-point math score of 42809 is 19.3% higher. These metrics matter for applications that are poorly parallelized, such as legacy software, some games, and certain scientific calculations. The Intel part is also a mobile processor with a 15 W TDP, compared to 65 W for the AMD chip, making it suitable for power-constrained environments. The data shows that the Intel Core 7 350 is not a weak performer; it simply has a different performance profile, favoring single-thread and floating-point tasks over multi-threaded integer work.

Users who need a balance of both may find the decision more nuanced. The AMD chip wins the multithread test by 26.8%, but the Intel chip wins single-thread by 30%. In applications that use a mix of both, the average benchmark score of 36945 for AMD versus 17779 for Intel suggests that the AMD part is more consistent across the full test suite. However, the Intel part’s launch MSRP is $469, which the database records without further pricing analysis. The choice ultimately depends on whether the workload is dominated by parallel integer math or by single-threaded floating-point operations.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has an average benchmark score of 36945, while the Intel Core 7 350 averages 17779. This places the AMD chip in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 71st percentile for the Intel chip.

Q: How large is the single-thread performance gap?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 scores 4100 in the passmark single-thread test, which is 30% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F’s score of 2872. The same 30% delta appears in the duplicate passmark_singlethread test.

Q: Which processor wins in floating-point math?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 wins the passmark floating-point math test with a score of 42809, compared to 34548 for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F. This is a 19.3% margin in Intel’s favor.

Q: What is the largest performance margin in the head-to-head data?

A: The largest margin is in passmark integer math, where the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F scores 59339 against 33734 for the Intel Core 7 350, a 75.9% advantage for AMD.

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 350 have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 7 350 includes Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has no integrated graphics, as noted by the N/A entry in the database.

Q: How many benchmark tests does each processor win?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F wins 7 of the 11 head-to-head tests, and the Intel Core 7 350 wins 4. The AMD chip wins data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, integer math, multithread, and random string sorting. The Intel chip wins floating-point math, physics, single-thread, and the duplicate single-thread test.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads, with no simultaneous multithreading. Base clocks are 3.00 GHz for AMD and 1.50 GHz for Intel, while boost clocks are 4.00 GHz for AMD and 4.80 GHz for Intel. The TDP is 65 W for the AMD chip and 15 W for the Intel chip. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1516, confirming the former as a desktop processor and the latter as a mobile processor. The memory support differs as well: the AMD chip supports DDR4 with a dual-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, while the Intel chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. ECC memory is supported by the AMD chip but not by the Intel chip. PCIe lanes also differ, with the AMD chip offering Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while the Intel chip offers Gen 4 with 6 lanes. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel chip is locked. The release dates are recorded as 2025-09-15 for AMD and 2026-04-15 for Intel.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split is stark. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F uses the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer, and is manufactured on a 7 nm process by TSMC. It contains 4,150 million transistors on a die size of 74 mm². The cache hierarchy is 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 350 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, with the generation listed as Core 5, and is manufactured on a 3 nm process by Intel. The database does not record a transistor count or die size for the Intel chip. The Intel cache is 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip also includes integrated graphics in the form of Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, while the AMD chip has no integrated graphics. The Intel chip is a mobile part with a 15 W TDP, while the AMD chip is a desktop part with a 65 W TDP. The AMD chip supports ECC memory; the Intel chip does not. The process node difference, 7 nm for AMD versus 3 nm for Intel, is notable, but the benchmark data does not attribute performance differences to this factor alone.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F wins in workloads that benefit from its 12 threads. Integer math is its strongest area, with a 75.9% margin over the Intel chip. Data compression follows at 62.7%, and random string sorting at 35.9%. These tasks are common in database operations, file archiving, and data processing pipelines. The AMD chip also wins in extended instructions by 35%, which covers CPU extensions like AVX and AES, and in data encryption by 26.6%. For users running multi-threaded benchmarks like the passmark multithread test, the AMD chip is ahead by 26.8%. The prime number finding test, which is often single-threaded but here favors AMD by 12.1%, adds to the list of AMD wins. In short, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F is the processor for parallel integer workloads.

The Intel Core 7 350 wins in single-thread and floating-point scenarios. The 30% single-thread margin makes it the better choice for applications that cannot use more than one core effectively. The floating-point math win at 19.3% indicates that the Intel chip handles scientific and engineering calculations with higher throughput. The physics test, which often relies on floating-point calculations, also goes to Intel by 11.1%. These wins, while fewer, are significant for users who run legacy applications, certain games, and simulation software. The Intel chip’s mobile design, with a 15 W TDP and integrated graphics, also makes it suitable for compact systems where the AMD chip’s 65 W TDP and lack of integrated graphics would be a disadvantage. The data shows that each processor has a clear domain of superiority, and the choice depends on the specific workload mix.