AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data splits these two mobile processors into distinct roles. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE dominates in threaded workloads, winning 11 of 17 head-to-head tests and posting an average benchmark score of 27,712 against the Intel Core 7 350’s 17,779. That gap, roughly 56% in the AMD part’s favor, places the Ryzen 5 8500GE in the 79th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 7 350 sits in the 71st percentile.

The Intel Core 7 350 takes the other six tests, mostly in single-threaded and specific math workloads. Its single-thread score of 4,100 edges past the AMD’s 3,914, and it leads in floating-point math, prime number finding, and physics simulations. However, those wins are narrow, with deltas ranging from 2% to 26.2%, whereas the AMD part’s multi-core victories are often massive, including a 123.4% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core.

For workloads that scale across cores, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE is the clear choice from this data. For lightly threaded tasks, particularly those relying on single-core speed or floating-point math, the Intel Core 7 350 holds an advantage, though the margin is much smaller. The Intel part also carries a launch MSRP of $469, which the database records, while no launch MSRP is listed for the AMD part.

Architecture Differences

The two processors take fundamentally different design paths. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE uses Zen 4 architecture on TSMC’s 4 nm process, while the Intel Core 7 350 uses Wildcat Lake on Intel’s own 3 nm node. The AMD chip packs 20,900 million transistors into a 137 mm² die, whereas the Intel part has no transistor or die size figures recorded in the database.

Core counts match at six, but threading differs sharply. The AMD processor supports 12 threads via simultaneous multithreading, while the Intel processor runs six threads only. Cache hierarchies also diverge. The AMD part allocates 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel part uses 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and only 6 MB of shared L3.

Memory architecture shows another split. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE supports dual-channel DDR5 with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth and ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X but runs single-channel, capping bandwidth at 59.7 GB/s, and it lacks ECC support. PCIe lanes also differ: the AMD part provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes, while the Intel part provides Gen 4 with only 6 lanes.

Clock speeds reveal different design priorities. The AMD processor has a 3.40 GHz base clock and a 5.00 GHz boost, while the Intel part starts at 1.50 GHz base and reaches 4.80 GHz boost. The thermal envelope is reversed: the AMD part draws 35 W TDP, the Intel part only 15 W. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel one does not. Both use integrated graphics, with the AMD pairing a Radeon 740M and the Intel pairing an Xe3 Graphics solution with 2 Xe cores.

Release timing also differs. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE entered production status after its 2024-04-15 launch, while the Intel Core 7 350 launched on 2026-04-15 and is also active. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1516.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE leads decisively. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 17,940 against the Intel Core 7 350’s 8,030, a 123.4% advantage. The lead persists in Cinebench R20 multi-core, where the AMD scores 7,534 versus 5,373, a 40.2% gap.

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

A: Yes, six tests. It wins Cinebench R15 single-core (292 versus 255), PassMark find prime numbers (107 versus 79), floating-point math (42,809 versus 39,065), physics (1,173 versus 1,150), and both PassMark single-thread tests (4,100 versus 3,914).

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: Both processors have six cores. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE supports 12 threads, while the Intel Core 7 350 supports only 6 threads. That thread advantage explains much of the AMD part’s multi-core dominance in the recorded benchmarks.

Q: What are the cache differences?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE has 16 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 7 350 has 6 MB. Per-core L2 also differs: 1 MB per core on AMD versus 2.5 MB per core on Intel. L1 cache is larger on Intel at 192 KB per core versus 64 KB per core on AMD.

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE, with 83.2 GB/s from dual-channel DDR5. The Intel Core 7 350’s single-channel memory bus delivers 59.7 GB/s, about 28% less.

Q: How do the processors compare in average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE averages 27,712 points, placing it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 7 350 averages 17,779 points, in the 71st percentile.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE | Intel Core 7 350 |

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

| Series | 8000 series | None recorded |

| Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |

| Cores | 6 | 6 |

| Threads | 12 | 6 |

| Base Clock | 3.40 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | None recorded |

| Codename | Phoenix2 | Wildcat Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen 5 (Zen 4 (Phoenix)) | Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 20,900 million | None recorded |

| Die Size | 137 mm² | None recorded |

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

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2.5 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB (shared) | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 6 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 740M | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |

| Production Status | Active | Active |

| Release Date | 2024-04-15 | 2026-04-15 |

| Launch MSRP | None recorded | $469 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Part Number | 100-000001495 | SAE3F |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE’s largest win comes in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it scores 17,940 versus 8,030, a 123.4% delta. That result reflects the combination of 12 threads, 16 MB of L3 cache, and a 5.00 GHz boost clock against the Intel part’s 6 threads and 6 MB of L3. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows a similar pattern: 7,534 versus 5,373, a 40.2% lead.

Integer math heavily favors the AMD processor. In PassMark integer math, the AMD scores 62,666 against 33,734, an 85.8% margin. Data compression also leans AMD: 246,397 versus 143,123, a 72.2% gap. Random string sorting follows with 29,501 versus 17,238, a 71.1% lead. Extended instructions show a 49.1% advantage for AMD (17,962 versus 12,045), while data encryption yields a 29.9% edge (14,197 versus 10,933). PassMark multithread confirms the trend: 21,135 versus 15,170, a 39.3% gap, and Cinebench R15 multi-core adds another 48.2% win (1,808 versus 1,220).

The Intel Core 7 350’s wins are concentrated in single-threaded or specialized math. Its strongest result is PassMark find prime numbers, where it scores 107 versus 79, a 26.2% margin. Floating-point math shows an 8.7% lead (42,809 versus 39,065), while PassMark single-thread and single-thread variants both give the Intel part 4,100 versus 3,914, a 4.5% edge. Physics is nearly even at 1,173 versus 1,150, a 2% gap. Cinebench R15 single-core gives Intel its only Cinebench win: 292 versus 255, a 12.7% margin.

Notably, the Intel part does not win Cinebench R20 single-core, where the AMD scores 1,063 versus 758, a 40.2% lead, nor Cinebench R23 single-core, where AMD leads 2,532 versus 2,046, a 23.8% margin. The overall benchmark tally stands at 11 wins for AMD and 6 for Intel. The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE is the stronger all-around processor, with the Intel Core 7 350 holding specific niches in single-threaded speed and floating-point operations.