AMD Ryzen 5 5605G vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for the Intel Core 7 350 shows a clear pattern of single-thread dominance, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5605G has no benchmark scores listed in the database. Because the Ryzen 5 5605G lacks recorded benchmark results, the comparison relies entirely on the Intel part's measured performance and its position among rivals.

The Intel Core 7 350 posts a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2046, with a multi-core score of 8030. Its R20 results show 758 single-core and 5373 multi-core. The R15 run records 292 single-core and 1220 multi-core. These numbers indicate a processor that scales modestly from single to multi-threaded workloads, roughly a 3.9x multiplier from R23 single to R23 multi-core.

On PassMark, the Intel Core 7 350 achieves a single-thread score of 4100 and a multi-thread score of 15170. The ratio here is about 3.7x, consistent with the Cinebench scaling. Data compression reaches 143123, while encryption hits 10933. Extended instructions score 12045, prime number finding 107, floating point math 42809, integer math 33734, physics 1173, and random string sorting 17238.

The average benchmark score for the Intel Core 7 350 is 17779, placing it at the 71st percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core 5 221TE with an average score of 17860, a delta of -0.5% meaning the Core 7 350 trails by half a percent. The AMD EPYC 9374F scores 17693, a +0.5% delta in favor of the Core 7 350. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT reaches 17891, putting the Core 7 350 behind by 0.6%. The Intel Core 5 120U scores 17898, a 0.7% deficit for the Core 7 350.

The delta values cluster tightly, all within one percent. This suggests the Core 7 350 sits in a crowded performance band where small benchmark variations separate competitors. The Ryzen 5 5605G has no comparable scores, so a direct head-to-head numeric comparison cannot be constructed from the database. The Intel part's percentile rank of 71 indicates it outperforms roughly 71% of all tested CPUs, which is a meaningful context even without the AMD part's data.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply in their underlying designs. The AMD Ryzen 5 5605G belongs to the 5000 series, uses the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, and is built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It packs 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 350 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, is manufactured on Intel's 3 nm process, and has no transistor or die size figures listed.

Core counts match at six cores each, but threading differs. The Ryzen 5 5605G supports 12 threads, while the Intel Core 7 350 supports only 6. The AMD part runs at a 3.90 GHz base clock and boosts to 4.40 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The Intel part has a much lower 1.50 GHz base clock but a higher 4.80 GHz boost clock, with a 15 W TDP. This base-to-boost gap on the Intel chip is substantial, suggesting a design that relies heavily on boost behavior rather than sustained base operation.

Cache hierarchies are distinct. The Ryzen 5 5605G provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. 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. Total L2 on the Intel part is much larger per core, while L3 is smaller. The AMD design has more total L3, which can benefit workloads with large working sets.

Memory support differs by generation and channel count. The Ryzen 5 5605G uses DDR4 with a dual-channel bus and 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core 7 350 uses DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel bus and 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel part achieves higher theoretical bandwidth despite single-channel operation, due to the faster memory generation. Neither processor supports ECC memory.

PCIe capabilities also differ. The AMD part offers Gen 3 with 16 lanes on the CPU only. The Intel part provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes on the CPU only. The Intel implementation has a newer PCIe standard but far fewer lanes, which could limit expansion options for certain workloads.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Ryzen 5 5605G uses Radeon Vega 7, while the Intel Core 7 350 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, making it overclockable, whereas the Intel part is locked. The AMD part uses the AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel chip uses Intel BGA 1516, a soldered mobile socket, which means it is not a drop-in upgrade for desktop systems.

The production status for both is listed as Active. The release dates differ: the Ryzen 5 5605G launched in February 2025, while the Intel Core 7 350 launched in April 2026. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $469, stated once here as recorded. The AMD part has no launch MSRP listed.

Where Each One Wins

Without benchmark data for the Ryzen 5 5605G, the database cannot show where the AMD part wins in measured workloads. Its specifications, however, suggest scenarios where it may hold an advantage. The 12 threads versus 6 threads gives the AMD part more parallel capacity in heavily threaded software, provided the software can use more than six threads. The 16 MB L3 cache is larger than the Intel part's 6 MB, which could help in workloads with repeated data access across cores. The dual-channel memory bus on the AMD side can provide more balanced memory access patterns, even if the raw bandwidth number is lower than the Intel part's single-channel DDR5 figure.

The Intel Core 7 350, based on its recorded scores, wins in single-thread performance. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2046, R20 single-core of 758, and R15 single-core of 292 all reflect strong per-core throughput. The PassMark single-thread score of 4100 reinforces this. The 4.80 GHz boost clock is the highest clock speed between the two parts, and the data suggests that boost clock translates into measurable single-thread wins.

The Intel part also wins in efficiency-oriented metrics. Its 15 W TDP is far lower than the AMD part's 65 W TDP, and it still manages a 71st percentile rank among all CPUs. The 3 nm process node gives it a manufacturing advantage in terms of density and potentially power efficiency. The single-channel memory bus and lower TDP position it as a mobile-oriented chip, which is consistent with its Intel BGA 1516 socket and mobile market segment.

For floating point and integer math, the Intel part records 42809 and 33734 respectively on PassMark. Data compression at 143123 is a strong result. These scores indicate the Intel chip handles arithmetic and compression workloads well. The physics score of 1173 and prime number finding of 107 are lower in absolute terms but still represent measured performance in those specific tests.

The AMD part's unlocked multiplier and desktop AM4 socket suggest it is intended for builders who want overclocking headroom and upgrade flexibility. Its DDR4 support means it can work with existing memory infrastructure. The Intel part, being soldered and locked, is not designed for user modification.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core 7 350 compare to its closest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Core 7 350 has an average score of 17779. It trails the Intel Core 5 221TE by 0.5%, the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT by 0.6%, and the Intel Core 5 120U by 0.7%. It leads the AMD EPYC 9374F by 0.5%.

Q: What is the single-thread performance of the Intel Core 7 350?

A: The Core 7 350 scores 4100 on PassMark single-thread, 2046 on Cinebench R23 single-core, 758 on R20 single-core, and 292 on R15 single-core.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5605G supports DDR4. The Intel Core 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X.

Q: How many threads does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5605G has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5605G has a TDP of 65 W. The Intel Core 7 350 has a TDP of 15 W.

Q: What percentile rank does the Intel Core 7 350 hold in the database?

A: The Core 7 350 sits at the 71st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17779.

The Verdict

The database contains complete benchmark data for the Intel Core 7 350 and none for the AMD Ryzen 5 5605G. This asymmetry limits the verdict to what the recorded measurements support. The Intel part demonstrates strong single-thread capability, evidenced by its 2046 Cinebench R23 single-core score and 4100 PassMark single-thread score. Its 71st percentile ranking places it ahead of roughly 71% of all CPUs in the database. The nearest rival deltas, all under one percent, show it competes closely with a group of mid-range processors.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5605G offers a different specification profile: more threads, larger L3 cache, dual-channel DDR4, an unlocked multiplier, and a desktop AM4 socket. These features point toward a processor designed for user-configurable systems with overclocking potential. The 65 W TDP versus 15 W indicates a different power envelope and thermal design. The 7 nm TSMC node versus Intel's 3 nm node represents a process generation gap, with the Intel part using a newer manufacturing technology.

For workloads that depend on single-thread speed, the Intel Core 7 350 has measured evidence of strong performance. For workloads that scale with thread count, the AMD part's 12 threads versus 6 threads gives it a theoretical advantage, but no benchmark scores confirm this. The Intel part's single-channel memory bus and 6 MB L3 could limit certain multi-threaded scenarios, while the AMD part's dual-channel bus and 16 MB L3 are more favorable on paper.

The Intel Core 7 350's mobile socket and soldered design mean it is not intended for desktop upgrades. The AMD part's AM4 socket and unlocked multiplier give it flexibility in existing desktop platforms. The launch MSRP of $469 for the Intel part is recorded, but no pricing data exists for the AMD part.

Without AMD benchmark results, the verdict must lean on the available data. The Intel Core 7 350 is a measured performer with a clear single-thread profile and a 71st percentile standing. The AMD Ryzen 5 5605G is a specification-rich desktop part whose actual measured performance remains unrecorded in the database. Buyers with single-thread-focused workloads have data supporting the Intel chip. Buyers who value thread count, cache size, overclocking, and socket compatibility have specification-based reasons to consider the AMD part, but no benchmark confirmation.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen 5 5605G | Intel Core 7 350 |

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

| Series | 5000 series | null |

| Threads | 12 | 6 |

| Base Clock | 3.90 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.40 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Architecture | Zen 3 | null |

| Codename | Cezanne | Wildcat Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen 5 (Zen 3 (Cezanne)) | Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) |

| Process Node | 7 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 10,700 million | null |

| Die Size | 180 mm² | null |

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

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

| L3 Cache | 16 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 |

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

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Vega 7 | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2025-02-23 | 2026-04-15 |

| Launch MSRP | null | $469 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | true | false |

| Part Number | 100-000001801 | SAE3F |

| Avg Benchmark Score | 0 | 17779 |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 50 | 71 |