AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D vs Intel Core 3 N350 Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded benchmark data draws a clear separation between these two processors. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D wins every single head-to-head comparison in the database, taking all 11 recorded tests. The Intel Core 3 N350 does not claim a single win. The AMD part sits at the 89th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel part sits at the 66th percentile. The average benchmark score for the AMD processor is 44,573, compared to 9,903 for the Intel processor.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is a desktop processor with 6 cores and 12 threads, built for Socket AM5. The Intel Core 3 N350 is a mobile processor with 8 cores and 8 threads, built for BGA 1264. The data indicates the AMD processor is for users who need high throughput in multithreaded and single-threaded tasks. The Intel processor, with its 7 W TDP and single-channel memory bus, is positioned for low-power mobile systems where the workload is light.

The launch MSRP for the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is $269. The Intel Core 3 N350 has no recorded launch MSRP in the database. The performance gap is large across every measured category, with the AMD part leading by margins from 77% to over 1000%. The choice, strictly by the numbers, depends on whether the system is a high-performance desktop or a low-power mobile platform.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D belongs to the 7000 series and uses the Raphael codename. Its generation is listed as Ryzen 5 (Zen 4 (Raphael)). It is built on a 5 nm process at TSMC, with 11,270 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. The Intel Core 3 N350 uses the Twin Lake architecture, with the generation listed as Core 3 (Alder Lake-N). It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The database does not record transistor count or die size for the Intel part.

The cache structures differ substantially. The AMD processor has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of shared L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part's L3 cache is 16 times larger than the Intel part's L3 cache, which is a major factor in the benchmark results.

Memory support also separates the two. The AMD processor supports DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory. The Intel processor supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5, but uses a single-channel memory bus with a recorded memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. It does not support ECC memory. The AMD part uses PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes, while the Intel part uses PCIe Gen 3 with 9 lanes.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD processor uses Radeon Graphics, while the Intel processor uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part is a desktop part with a TDP of 65 W, while the Intel part is a mobile part with a TDP of 7 W. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most lopsided result in the database is the passmark_find_prime_numbers test. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores 221, while the Intel Core 3 N350 scores 20. That is a delta of 1005% in favor of the AMD part. The physics test follows a similar pattern: the AMD part scores 2,779 against the Intel part's 446, a delta of 523.1%. Extended instructions show the AMD part at 20,455 versus 3,981, a delta of 413.8%.

The multithread test shows the AMD processor at 25,047 against the Intel processor's 7,382, a delta of 239.3%. Data compression follows with the AMD part at 271,649 versus 80,444, a delta of 237.7%. Random string sorting shows 32,999 for the AMD part versus 10,102 for the Intel part, a delta of 226.7%.

Data encryption shows the AMD processor at 15,797 against 5,693, a delta of 177.5%. Integer math shows 70,774 against 27,669, a delta of 155.8%. Floating point math shows 43,594 against 17,781, a delta of 145.2%. The smallest margin is in the single-thread test, where the AMD processor scores 3,494 against 1,974, a delta of 77%. The same single-thread result appears twice in the database, under passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, with identical scores.

The nearest rivals for the AMD processor are all high-end parts. The Intel Core Ultra X9 388H scores 44,466, which is 0.2% lower. The Intel Core i9-13950HX scores 44,342, which is 0.5% lower. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 scores 44,309, which is 0.6% lower. The Intel Core i5-14600 scores 44,889, which is 0.7% higher. The AMD part sits within a narrow band of these rivals, showing it is competitive with top-tier mobile and desktop processors.

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core 3 N350 are far less powerful. The Intel Core i7-3770 scores 9,706, which is 2% higher. The Intel Core i5-1035G1 scores 9,684, which is 2.3% higher. The AMD EPYC 7F52 scores 10,159, which is 2.5% lower. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 scores 10,230, which is 3.2% lower. The Intel part sits in a range that includes older desktop processors and low-power mobile chips.

Specification Differences

The core count differs: the AMD processor has 6 cores, while the Intel processor has 8 cores. The thread count differs: the AMD processor has 12 threads, while the Intel processor has 8 threads. The AMD processor supports simultaneous multithreading; the Intel processor does not, based on the thread count matching the core count.

The base clock differs significantly. The AMD processor has a base clock of 4.00 GHz, while the Intel processor has a base clock of 0.10 GHz. The boost clock is closer: the AMD processor boosts to 4.50 GHz, while the Intel processor boosts to 3.90 GHz. The TDP differs by a factor of nearly ten: the AMD processor is rated at 65 W, while the Intel processor is rated at 7 W.

The socket is different: AMD Socket AM5 versus Intel BGA 1264. The process node differs: 5 nm at TSMC versus 10 nm at Intel. The memory bus differs: dual-channel versus single-channel. The memory bandwidth differs: 83.2 GB/s versus 38.4 GB/s. The PCIe generation and lane count differ: Gen 5 with 24 lanes versus Gen 3 with 9 lanes.

The cache layout differs in structure and size. The AMD processor has per-core L1 and L2 caches, with a 96 MB shared L3. The Intel processor has per-core L1, a shared 2 MB L2, and a shared 6 MB L3. The integrated graphics differ: Radeon Graphics versus UHD Graphics 770. The market segment differs: Desktop versus Mobile. The release dates differ: the AMD processor was released on 2025-11-11, while the Intel processor was released on 2025-01-06.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has an average benchmark score of 44,573, while the Intel Core 3 N350 has an average benchmark score of 9,903.

Q: How much faster is the AMD processor in the multithread test?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores 25,047 in passmark_multithread, while the Intel Core 3 N350 scores 7,382. That is a delta of 239.3% in favor of the AMD processor.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has a TDP of 65 W, while the Intel Core 3 N350 has a TDP of 7 W.

Q: Does the Intel Core 3 N350 support ECC memory?

A: No, the database records ECC memory support as false for the Intel Core 3 N350. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D does support ECC memory.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s with a dual-channel bus. The Intel Core 3 N350 has a memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s with a single-channel bus.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 3 N350 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What percentile does each processor fall into?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is at the 89th percentile among all CPUs. The Intel Core 3 N350 is at the 66th percentile.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D wins in every recorded benchmark category. The data shows no category where the Intel Core 3 N350 comes out ahead. The AMD part is the clear choice for tasks that rely on raw compute throughput. The data compression test, integer math, floating point math, and multithread tests all show the AMD part with a lead of at least 145%. The extended instructions test and the find prime numbers test show the AMD part with leads of 413.8% and 1005% respectively, indicating a massive advantage in workloads that use specialized instruction sets or heavy iteration.

The AMD processor is also the stronger single-thread performer. The single-thread test shows a score of 3,494 versus 1,974, a delta of 77%. This matters for applications that are not well-parallelized. The AMD processor's 96 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s support memory-intensive workloads. The 65 W TDP and desktop socket indicate it is meant for systems where power draw is not the primary constraint.

The Intel Core 3 N350 has no benchmark wins in the recorded data. Its strengths are structural rather than performance-based. It has a TDP of 7 W, which is far lower than the AMD part's 65 W. It is a mobile processor on Intel BGA 1264, which means it is designed for compact, low-power systems. It supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 memory, giving system designers flexibility in memory choice. It also has 8 cores, two more than the AMD part, though it has fewer threads overall.

The Intel part's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-3770 and the Intel Core i5-1035G1, both of which score within 2.3% of the Intel Core 3 N350. This places the Intel part in the range of older desktop processors and low-power mobile chips. The AMD part's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-13950HX and the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385, placing it in the range of high-end mobile and desktop processors.

For users who need maximum compute performance in a desktop system, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is the only choice based on the data. For users who need a low-power mobile processor with flexible memory support, the Intel Core 3 N350 has a role, but that role does not include competing on benchmark scores. The 11-0 win count in the head-to-head table is the summary of the recorded data.