AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT records an average benchmark score of 28,940, placing it in the 81st percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 7 350 averages 17,779, sitting in the 71st percentile.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap in Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 18,724 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the Intel Core 7 350 scores 8,030. That is a 133.2% advantage for the AMD part, the single largest delta in the head-to-head dataset.

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 350 win any benchmarks outright?

A: Yes. The Intel part wins Cinebench R15 single-core (292 vs. 266, an 8.9% edge), PassMark single-thread (4,100 vs. 3,469, a 15.4% edge), and PassMark floating-point math (42,809 vs. 40,537, a 5.3% edge).

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: Both have 6 cores. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT supports 12 threads via simultaneous multithreading, while the Intel Core 7 350 has 6 threads with no multithreading.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 350 does not.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core 7 350?

A: The launch MSRP is $469. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT has no listed launch MSRP in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT is built on Zen 3 architecture (codename Vermeer) using TSMC's 7 nm process, with 4,150 million transistors on a 74 mm² die. It is a desktop part on AMD Socket AM4. The Intel Core 7 350 uses Wildcat Lake architecture on Intel's 3 nm process with no listed transistor count or die size, and it is a mobile part on Intel BGA 1516.

The memory subsystems diverge sharply. The AMD processor uses DDR4 across a dual-channel bus, delivering 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X but only on a single-channel bus, yet achieves 59.7 GB/s. The Intel part's higher bandwidth with fewer channels suggests a very different memory controller design.

Cache layouts are also distinct. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a shared 32 MB L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 350 offers 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and only 6 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has substantially more private cache per core, but far less shared cache, which likely affects how workloads scale across cores.

Connectivity differs as well. The AMD processor exposes Gen 4 PCIe with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part has Gen 4 with 6 lanes. The Intel Core 7 350 integrates Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe), whereas the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT has no integrated graphics. The Intel part is also multiplier-locked, while the AMD part has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel processor carries a 15 W TDP versus 65 W for the AMD, reflecting its mobile positioning. The release dates differ: the AMD part launched in 2024-10-30, and the Intel part in 2026-04-15.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a dominant multi-core performance story for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT, but the Intel Core 7 350 stakes a claim in single-threaded and specific math workloads. The database records 17 head-to-head tests, with the AMD processor winning 13 and the Intel part winning 4.

The largest margin anywhere belongs to the AMD part in Cinebench R23 multi-core: 18,724 versus 8,030, a 133.2% advantage. That is more than double the Intel score. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a similar pattern, with AMD at 1,887 versus 1,220, a 54.7% lead. Cinebench R20 multi-core favors AMD at 7,864 versus 5,373, a 46.4% gap. PassMark integer math is another blowout: 71,063 versus 33,734, a 110.7% lead for AMD. PassMark data compression sees AMD at 257,118 versus 143,123, a 79.6% margin. PassMark random string sorting goes to AMD by 54.8% (26,693 versus 17,238). PassMark multithread favors AMD by 46.9% (22,283 versus 15,170). PassMark data encryption shows AMD ahead by 45.8% (15,944 versus 10,933). PassMark extended instructions gives AMD a 44.9% win (17,450 versus 12,045). PassMark find prime numbers goes to AMD by 33.6% (143 versus 107). PassMark physics favors AMD by 12.7% (1,322 versus 1,173). Cinebench R20 single-core goes to AMD by 46.4% (1,110 versus 758), and Cinebench R23 single-core favors AMD by 29.2% (2,643 versus 2,046).

The Intel Core 7 350 wins fewer tests but with notable margins. PassMark single-thread shows Intel at 4,100 versus 3,469, a 15.4% advantage. Cinebench R15 single-core goes to Intel at 292 versus 266, an 8.9% edge. PassMark floating-point math favors Intel at 42,809 versus 40,537, a 5.3% win. The Intel part also wins the duplicate PassMark single-thread test with the same 15.4% margin.

The single-core results are internally consistent: Intel wins the R15 single-core test but loses R20 and R23 single-core. That suggests the Intel advantage in the oldest single-core test may not carry across newer workloads. The floating-point win for Intel is notable because it is the only math test where Intel beats AMD; integer math, encryption, extended instructions, and prime number finding all favor AMD.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT | Intel Core 7 350 |

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

| Cores | 6 | 6 |

| Threads | 12 | 6 |

| Base clock | 3.70 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.70 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Architecture | Zen 3 | 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 | 32 MB (shared) | 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 4, 20 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 6 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | N/A | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $469 |

The transistor count, die size, and total L3 cache fields are only populated for the AMD part. The Intel processor has no listed transistor count or die size in the database.

The Verdict

The data draws a clear line between these two processors. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT dominates multi-threaded workloads by a wide margin, winning 13 of 17 head-to-head tests and posting an average benchmark score 62.8% higher than the Intel Core 7 350 (28,940 versus 17,779). The AMD part also holds a higher percentile ranking at 81 versus 71. For any workload that scales across cores, the AMD processor is the obvious choice from the recorded results.

The Intel Core 7 350 wins exactly four tests: two single-thread tests and the floating-point math test. Its 15.4% lead in PassMark single-thread is the largest Intel margin, and its 5.3% win in floating-point math shows some strength in that specific area. The Intel part also draws far less power at 15 W TDP versus 65 W, and it includes integrated graphics, which the AMD part lacks.

The nearest rival data reinforces the positioning. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT sits within 0.5% of several Intel mobile and desktop processors: the Core i9-13900H (0.2% ahead), Core i5-12600H (0.2% ahead), Core i7-12650H (0.4% ahead), and Core Ultra 5 135H (0.5% behind). The Intel Core 7 350 sits near the Core 5 221TE (0.5% behind), EPYC 9374F (0.5% ahead), Ryzen 5 3600XT (0.6% behind), and Core 5 120U (0.7% behind).

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT wins in every multi-core rendering test, every PassMark workload except floating-point math, and the newer single-core Cinebench tests. The data shows its strongest relative performance in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it more than doubles the Intel score. It also leads in PassMark integer math by 110.7%, data compression by 79.6%, and random string sorting by 54.8%. The AMD part is the clear pick for rendering, compression, encryption, integer math, and any parallel workload.

The Intel Core 7 350 wins in PassMark single-thread, Cinebench R15 single-core, and PassMark floating-point math. Its single-thread scores indicate that for lightly threaded applications that depend on one core, the Intel part delivers higher performance. The floating-point win, while modest at 5.3%, suggests that certain math-heavy tasks may prefer the Intel architecture. The Intel part also has the advantages of a 15 W TDP, integrated graphics, and support for newer DDR5/LPDDR5X memory, which matter for mobile platforms where power consumption and graphics output are constraints.