AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D vs Intel Core 7 350

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive overall victory for the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D, which wins 15 of the 17 shared benchmark comparisons. The Intel Core 7 350 takes only 2 wins, both in single-threaded PassMark tests. The margin of victory, however, is what truly separates these two processors. In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD part does not just edge ahead; it frequently doubles or nearly triples the Intel score.

The most extreme example appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D scores 21758 against 8030 for the Intel Core 7 350. That translates to a 171% advantage, the largest delta recorded in the entire comparison. This is not a subtle gap, it is a generational chasm in sustained multi-core throughput. The Cinebench R20 multi-core test tells a similar story, with the AMD part scoring 9138 versus 5373, a 70.1% lead. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows 2193 against 1220, a 79.8% difference. The pattern is consistent: when all cores are engaged, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D delivers vastly higher performance.

The PassMark suite reinforces this trend across a variety of workloads. In integer math, the AMD part scores 73804 versus 33734, a 118.8% lead. Prime number finding shows a 118.7% advantage with scores of 234 and 107. Physics simulation is another blowout, with the AMD part scoring 2906 against 1173, a 147.7% difference. Data compression shows a 96.8% lead (281665 versus 143123), and random string sorting shows a 99.1% gap (34318 versus 17238). Extended instructions favor the AMD part by 75.2% (21108 versus 12045). Multithreaded PassMark scores are 25855 versus 15170, a 70.4% lead. Even floating-point math, which is often a closer contest, favors the AMD part, though the gap narrows to 3.5% (44289 versus 42809). Data encryption shows a 48.5% lead for the AMD part (16237 versus 10933).

Single-core results are far more competitive, but the AMD part still holds the edge in most rendering tests. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D scores 3071 against 2046, a 50.1% lead. Cinebench R20 single-core shows 1289 versus 758, a 70.1% lead. Cinebench R15 single-core is closer, with 309 versus 292, a 5.8% advantage for the AMD part. The Intel Core 7 350 does manage to win the PassMark single-thread test, scoring 4100 against 3605, a 12.1% advantage. This is the one clear bright spot for Intel in the dataset, indicating that its single-core architecture can outperform the AMD part in that specific workload, even if it lags in Cinebench single-core tests.

The average benchmark scores place the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D at 24728, compared to 17779 for the Intel Core 7 350. The percentile rankings show the AMD part at the 77th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part sits at the 71st percentile. The AMD part's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D, with an average score of 24709 and a 0.1% delta, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX at 24822 with a -0.4% delta, and the Intel Core 5 210H at 24872 with a -0.6% delta. The Intel Core 7 350's nearest rivals include the Intel Core 5 221TE at 17860 with a -0.5% delta, the AMD EPYC 9374F at 17693 with a 0.5% delta, and the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT at 17891 with a -0.6% delta. The data places the Intel part in a lower performance bracket entirely, competing with older desktop parts and low-power mobile chips rather than the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates that the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D is the superior processor for nearly all compute-intensive tasks. Its multi-threaded performance is overwhelming, with leads of 70% to 171% across Cinebench and PassMark workloads. Users who run rendering, compilation, data processing, or any workload that utilizes multiple threads will see massive gains with the AMD part.

The Intel Core 7 350 does hold a single advantage in the PassMark single-thread test, where it scores 12.1% higher. For workloads that are strictly single-threaded and resemble that specific PassMark test, the Intel part may feel snappier. However, the Cinebench single-core tests tell a different story, with the AMD part leading by 5.8% to 70.1%. The Intel part's single-thread win is isolated to one benchmark suite.

The data also shows a significant difference in overall performance class. The AMD part's average score of 24728 places it alongside the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX. The Intel part's average score of 17779 places it alongside the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT, a much older desktop processor. The Intel Core 7 350 appears to be designed for a different market segment altogether, with a 15 TDP and mobile socket, which explains its lower performance ceiling. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D, with a 65 TDP and desktop socket, is built for sustained performance.

From the data, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D is the clear choice for desktop users who demand maximum throughput. The Intel Core 7 350, with its single-thread PassMark advantage and lower power envelope, appears suited to mobile or low-power environments where battery life and heat are more critical than raw multi-core speed. For any user comparing these two on performance alone, the AMD part wins decisively.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-core workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D is significantly faster. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 21758 versus 8030, a 171% lead. PassMark multithread shows 25855 versus 15170, a 70.4% lead.

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 350 win any benchmark?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 7 350 wins the PassMark single-thread test, scoring 4100 against 3605, a 12.1% advantage. It also wins the duplicate PassMark singlethread test with the same scores.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D has an average benchmark score of 24728, while the Intel Core 7 350 has an average of 17779.

Q: What is the percentile ranking for each CPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D is at the 77th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 7 350 is at the 71st percentile.

Q: Which CPU has more threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D has 12 threads, while the Intel Core 7 350 has 6 threads. Both have 6 cores.

Q: What is the difference in the largest benchmark delta?

A: The largest delta is in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D leads by 171%.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every fundamental specification. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D uses a base clock of 4.10 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Intel Core 7 350 uses a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Intel part has a higher boost clock, but the AMD part has a much higher base clock.

Thermal design power differs massively. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D has a TDP of 65, while the Intel Core 7 350 has a TDP of 15. This indicates the Intel part is designed for a much lower power envelope.

The memory support differs. The AMD part supports DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus and a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X but uses a single-channel memory bus with a memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The AMD part also supports ECC memory, while the Intel part does not.

PCIe support differs. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D uses PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only). The Intel Core 7 350 uses PCIe Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only).

The integrated graphics differ. The AMD part includes Radeon Graphics, while the Intel part includes Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe).

The socket types are different. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1516. The market segments also differ, with the AMD part classified as Desktop and the Intel part as Mobile.

The release dates differ. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D was released on 2024-08-29. The Intel Core 7 350 was released on 2026-04-15.

Architecture Differences

The architecture differences explain much of the performance gap. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D uses the Zen 4 architecture with the codename Raphael. It is built on a 5 nm process at TSMC, with 11,270 million transistors and a die size of 71 mm². The Intel Core 7 350 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and is built on a 3 nm process at Intel. The transistor count and die size for the Intel part are not recorded in the database.

Cache configurations are starkly different. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 350 has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and only 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part's 96 MB of L3 cache is a defining feature, providing a massive pool of fast memory for data reuse.

The core counts are identical at 6, but the thread counts differ. The AMD part supports 12 threads through simultaneous multithreading, while the Intel part has 6 threads with no multithreading capability. This directly explains the AMD part's dominance in multi-threaded benchmarks, as it can process twice as many threads simultaneously.

The process node difference is notable. The Intel part uses a newer 3 nm process compared to the AMD part's 5 nm process. However, the newer process does not translate to higher performance in the recorded data, as the AMD part wins 15 of 17 benchmarks. The Intel part's lower TDP and mobile socket suggest it is optimized for power efficiency rather than raw performance.

The memory architecture also differs. The AMD part uses a dual-channel memory bus with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel part uses a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s. The AMD part's wider memory path provides more bandwidth for compute-heavy tasks, which contributes to its higher scores in data compression and encryption tests.