AMD Ryzen 5 8500G vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G and Intel Core 7 350 occupy different design targets within the mobile segment, and the benchmark data reflects a clear split in workload suitability. The 8500G, built on the Zen 4 architecture, leads in heavily threaded productivity tasks and data processing, while the Core 7 350 shows its strength in specific single-threaded and math-oriented workloads. The database records 12 benchmark wins for the AMD part against 5 for the Intel part, with the AMD processor also holding a higher overall percentile rank at 74 versus 71 for the Intel chip.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G establishes dominance in rendering, encoding, and general multithreaded computation. In the Cinebench suite, the 8500G outperforms the Core 7 350 by margins ranging from 43.6% in R20 multicore to a massive 128.7% in R23 multicore. This advantage stems from the AMD part's 12 threads versus the Intel part's 6 threads, along with a substantial L3 cache difference. The 8500G also leads in integer math, scoring 87.1% higher than the Core 7 350, and in data compression, where it records a 74.8% advantage. These results position the AMD processor for workloads like video editing, 3D rendering, and software compilation, where parallel execution is critical.

The Intel Core 7 350, despite its thread deficit, wins in specific areas that favor higher per-core efficiency in short bursts. It takes the lead in Cinebench R15 single-core with a 10.6% margin, and in PassMark single-thread tests with a 5.1% advantage. The Intel part also wins in floating-point math, scoring 8.7% higher, and in prime number finding with an 18.7% lead. These wins suggest the Core 7 350 handles lightweight interactive tasks, spreadsheet calculations, and certain scientific workloads with better responsiveness, though its multicore ceiling is much lower.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-core rendering tests?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G wins all three Cinebench multicore tests. It leads by 51.7% in R15, 43.6% in R20, and 128.7% in R23, with scores of 1851, 7714, and 18368 respectively.

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

A: Yes, the Core 7 350 wins five recorded tests: Cinebench R15 single-core, PassMark single-thread, PassMark floating-point math, PassMark find prime numbers, and PassMark single-thread (duplicate listing). Its best margin is 18.7% in prime number finding.

Q: How do the two processors compare in memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G supports dual-channel DDR5 with a recorded bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel Core 7 350 uses single-channel memory with 59.7 GB/s, giving the AMD part a 39.4% higher theoretical bandwidth figure.

Q: What is the thread count difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads. This means the AMD part can process twice as many concurrent threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the Intel Core 7 350 boosts to 4.80 GHz. However, the Intel part has a much lower base clock of 1.50 GHz compared to 3.50 GHz on the AMD part.

Q: What is the process node difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G is fabricated on a 4 nm TSMC process, while the Intel Core 7 350 uses a 3 nm Intel process. The Intel part has the smaller node, but the AMD part still leads in most benchmark categories.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most decisive victory for the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G occurs in Cinebench R23 multicore, where it scores 18368 against the Intel Core 7 350's 8030, a 128.7% advantage. This test stresses all cores and threads, and the 8500G's 12 threads provide a clear edge. Similarly, in PassMark integer math, the AMD part scores 63123 versus 33734, an 87.1% lead, indicating superior throughput in arithmetic operations common in financial modeling and database queries.

Data compression shows another large gap, with the 8500G recording 250197 against 143123, a 74.8% difference. This suggests the AMD processor handles file archiving and memory compression tasks with significantly higher efficiency. The 8500G also leads in random string sorting by 70.6%, with scores of 29407 versus 17238, and in extended instructions by 58.6%, scoring 19098 against 12045.

The Intel Core 7 350's strongest wins are narrower. In PassMark find prime numbers, it scores 107 against 87, an 18.7% margin, and in floating-point math it records 42809 against 39074, an 8.7% lead. Its single-thread wins are more modest: PassMark single-thread shows 4100 versus 3891, a 5.1% advantage, and Cinebench R15 single-core shows 292 versus 261, a 10.6% margin. The Intel part's physics score of 1173 trails the AMD part's 1318, a 12.4% deficit, but it remains competitive in that specific test.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G uses a 65 W TDP, while the Intel Core 7 350 is rated at 15 W. This power disparity explains the AMD part's higher performance ceiling, but also indicates different thermal and battery design requirements. The AMD processor requires the AMD Socket AM5, whereas the Intel part is soldered as BGA 1516, making it a non-upgradeable platform component.

Memory support differs significantly: the 8500G supports DDR5 only with dual-channel access, while the Core 7 350 supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X but only in single-channel mode. The AMD part's memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s exceeds the Intel part's 59.7 GB/s. The AMD processor also supports ECC memory, a feature absent on the Intel part.

PCIe lane allocation favors AMD, with 14 CPU lanes versus 6 on the Intel part, both at Gen 4 speed. The integrated graphics differ as well: the 8500G includes a Radeon 740M, while the Core 7 350 includes Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The AMD processor has 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die, while the Intel part's transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G is built on the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix2 codename, part of the 8000 series. It uses a 4 nm TSMC process and features 6 cores with 12 threads. Cache allocation includes 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. The processor's base clock is 3.50 GHz with a 5.00 GHz boost clock.

The Intel Core 7 350 uses the Wildcat Lake codename with a 3 nm Intel process. It also has 6 cores but only 6 threads, reflecting a design without simultaneous multithreading. Cache sizes differ substantially: 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and only 6 MB shared L3. The base clock is much lower at 1.50 GHz, with a boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

The AMD part's larger L3 cache and dual-channel memory controller contribute to its strong multicore performance, while the Intel part's smaller cache and single-channel memory limit its ability to sustain high-throughput workloads. The Intel part compensates with a lower TDP and a more advanced process node, but the recorded benchmark data shows that architectural choices favoring thread count and cache capacity deliver better overall results for the AMD processor in most scenarios.