AMD Ryzen 5 7400 vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits this comparison into two distinct profiles. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 wins six of the eleven recorded head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 7 350 wins five. That near-even split hides a clear thematic division: the AMD part dominates threaded throughput and data-heavy workloads, while the Intel part takes single-thread and scalar math tasks.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 delivers its largest advantages in integer math, data compression, and random string sorting. The integer math test shows the AMD part scoring 64,733 against 33,734, a 91.9% advantage. Data compression follows at 261,749 versus 143,123, an 82.9% edge. Random string sorting goes 31,110 to 17,238, a 80.5% margin. These are workloads that scale with thread count and cache bandwidth, and the AMD part's 12 threads versus 6 threads explains the pattern. The multithread test also goes to AMD, 21,712 against 15,170, a 43.1% lead. Extended instructions favor AMD as well, 19,924 to 12,045, a 65.4% gap. Data encryption rounds out the AMD wins at 14,865 versus 10,933, a 36% difference.

The Intel Core 7 350 takes a different set of tests. The single-thread score goes 4,100 to 3,248, a 20.8% advantage for Intel. Prime number finding shows Intel ahead at 107 versus 79, a 26.2% margin. Floating point math goes to Intel at 42,809 against 40,784, a 4.7% edge. Physics simulation also favors Intel, 1,173 to 1,150, a 2% difference. These wins cluster around per-core efficiency and raw clock speed rather than parallel scaling.

The percentile data places these parts in different tiers. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 sits at the 88th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel Core 7 350 ranks at the 71st percentile. The average benchmark scores reflect that spread: 42,055 for AMD versus 17,779 for Intel. The nearest rivals confirm the positioning. AMD's closest competitor is the Intel Core i9-12900K at 42,335, a 0.7% gap, while Intel's closest rival is the Intel Core 5 120U at 17,898, a 0.7% difference.

The Verdict

The data points to a workload-dependent choice. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 is the stronger processor for multi-threaded productivity, compression, encryption, and integer-heavy tasks. Its 43.1% multithread lead and 91.9% integer math advantage make it the pick for parallel workloads. The Intel Core 7 350, by contrast, wins on single-thread performance with a 20.8% margin and shows advantages in prime number calculation and floating point math. Users prioritizing bursty single-core tasks would find the Intel part more responsive.

The architectural context matters. The AMD part is a desktop processor on Socket AM5 with 6 cores and 12 threads, a 65 W TDP, and a 3.30 GHz base clock boosting to 4.30 GHz. The Intel part is a mobile processor on BGA 1516 with 6 cores and 6 threads, a 15 W TDP, and a 1.50 GHz base clock boosting to 4.80 GHz. The Intel chip achieves its single-thread wins despite fewer threads and a much lower base clock, indicating strong per-core efficiency. The AMD chip wins on throughput despite a lower boost clock, leveraging simultaneous multithreading and a larger shared L3 cache.

The launch MSRP for the Intel Core 7 350 is $469. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 has no recorded launch MSRP in the database. The Intel part also carries a higher percentile ranking risk: at the 71st percentile, it sits below the AMD part's 88th percentile, meaning the AMD chip outperforms a larger fraction of the CPU population on average.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The biggest single win for the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 comes in integer math. A score of 64,733 against 33,734 represents a 91.9% advantage, nearly double the Intel output. This test rewards instruction-level parallelism and thread scaling, both of which favor the 12-thread AMD design. Data compression shows an 82.9% gap at 261,749 versus 143,123, and random string sorting shows an 80.5% gap at 31,110 versus 17,238. These three tests form a cluster of AMD dominance in memory-intensive, thread-scalable operations.

The extended instructions test gives AMD a 65.4% edge, 19,924 to 12,045. The multithread benchmark adds a 43.1% margin, 21,712 to 15,170. Data encryption completes the AMD set with a 36% advantage, 14,865 to 10,933. Each of these wins exceeds 30%, and the largest exceeds 90%, showing that the AMD part does not merely edge ahead in threaded work, it overwhelms the Intel part in several categories.

The Intel Core 7 350's biggest win is in single-thread performance. A score of 4,100 against 3,248 gives a 20.8% margin. This is a substantial single-core lead, especially given the Intel part's 6-thread configuration. Prime number finding goes to Intel by 26.2%, 107 versus 79, which is the largest percentage win for Intel. Floating point math gives Intel a 4.7% edge, 42,809 to 40,784, and physics adds a 2% margin, 1,173 to 1,150. These wins are smaller in percentage terms than AMD's biggest victories, but they cover different workload types.

The single-thread and singlethread tests in the database record identical scores for each part: 3,248 for AMD and 4,100 for Intel, both with a 20.8% delta. The consistency across these duplicate entries confirms the single-core measurement is stable. The physics test is the closest contest, with a 2% delta separating the two parts.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multithread score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 scores 21,712 in the multithread test, which is 43.1% higher than the Intel Core 7 350's 15,170.

Q: Which processor wins the single-thread test and by how much?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 scores 4,100 in the single-thread test, beating the AMD Ryzen 5 7400's 3,248 by 20.8%.

Q: How do the two processors compare on integer math?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 scores 64,733 in integer math, which is 91.9% higher than the Intel Core 7 350's 33,734.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 ranks at the 88th percentile, while the Intel Core 7 350 ranks at the 71st percentile.

Q: What are the boost clocks for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 boosts to 4.30 GHz, and the Intel Core 7 350 boosts to 4.80 GHz.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Raphael codename, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC with 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 350 uses the Wildcat Lake codename on a 3 nm process at Intel, with no transistor count or die size recorded in the database. The process node difference gives Intel a density advantage on paper, but the measured performance tells a more complex story.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and only 6 MB of shared L3. The AMD part's larger L3 pool supports its data-heavy wins. The Intel part's larger per-core L1 and L2 caches support its single-thread efficiency.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 supports DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth, plus ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X but runs a single-channel memory bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC. The memory bandwidth gap of 23.5 GB/s favors the AMD part and contributes to its compression and sorting advantages.

PCIe connectivity differs. The AMD part offers Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part offers Gen 4 with 6 lanes. The AMD part also has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked. Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon Graphics, Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The Intel part is a mobile segment processor on BGA 1516, while the AMD part is a desktop processor on Socket AM5.

Specification Differences

The core counts match at 6 each, but threads diverge: AMD has 12 threads, Intel has 6. Base clocks differ sharply: AMD runs at 3.30 GHz, Intel at 1.50 GHz. Boost clocks invert the order: AMD reaches 4.30 GHz, Intel reaches 4.80 GHz. The TDP gap is large: AMD draws 65 W, Intel draws 15 W, reflecting the mobile versus desktop positioning.

The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1516. The AMD architecture is Zen 4 with the Raphael codename; the Intel part has no architecture field but uses the Wildcat Lake codename. The process nodes differ: AMD uses 5 nm from TSMC, Intel uses 3 nm from its own foundry. The AMD part has 6,570 million transistors and a 71 mm² die; the Intel part has neither recorded.

Cache sizes differ per level. AMD has 64 KB L1, 1 MB L2, and 16 MB L3 per the recorded fields. Intel has 192 KB L1, 2.5 MB L2, and 6 MB L3. Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 with dual-channel and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth, Intel supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with single-channel and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. ECC is available on AMD, not on Intel. PCIe differs: AMD has Gen 5 with 24 lanes, Intel has Gen 4 with 6 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon Graphics, Intel uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The market segments differ: AMD is desktop, Intel is mobile. The multiplier is unlocked on AMD, locked on Intel. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $469; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.