AMD Ryzen 5 8600G vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows AMD Ryzen 5 8600G winning 14 of the 17 shared benchmark tests, with Intel Core 7 350 taking 3 wins. The margin of victory varies dramatically by workload type, ranging from a single-core edge for Intel to multi-core and data-processing leads exceeding 100% for AMD.

The largest single gap appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core. AMD scores 21503 against Intel's 8030, a delta of 167.8%. This is the widest margin recorded across all head-to-head tests. The pattern repeats in other multi-core render tests: Cinebench R20 multi-core shows AMD at 9031 versus 5373 (68.1% ahead), and Cinebench R15 multi-core shows 2167 versus 1220 (77.6% ahead). These results indicate that the AMD part's simultaneous multithreading advantage translates directly into sustained render throughput.

Integer math shows a similarly lopsided result. PassMark integer math records AMD at 77042 and Intel at 33734, a 128.4% advantage for AMD. Data compression follows closely: AMD scores 293306 against 143123, a 104.9% lead. Random string sorting shows AMD at 35067 versus 17238, a 103.4% lead. Extended instructions tests give AMD 22610 versus 12045, an 87.7% advantage. These four workloads all exceed the 100% threshold or approach it, suggesting the AMD chip processes data-heavy instruction streams at roughly double the rate of the Intel part.

Encryption workloads favor AMD by 57.1%, with scores of 17181 versus 10933. The multi-thread PassMark result gives AMD 25294 against 15170, a 66.7% lead. Physics simulation shows AMD at 1450 versus 1173, a 23.6% edge. Floating-point math is closer: AMD scores 47919 versus 42809, an 11.9% advantage. Single-core Cinebench R15 shows only a 4.5% gap, with AMD at 305 and Intel at 292. Cinebench R20 single-core shows a larger 68.1% gap, with AMD at 1274 and Intel at 758, though this unusual spread suggests the Intel part may have been running under different power conditions in that test.

Intel's wins are narrow and isolated. PassMark single-thread and singlethread (duplicate tests) both record Intel at 4100 versus AMD at 3878, a 5.4% lead for Intel. PassMark find prime numbers gives Intel 107 versus AMD 96, a 10.3% lead. These are the only tests where Intel finishes ahead, and both are single-thread-oriented workloads.

The overall average benchmark scores reflect this imbalance. AMD averages 24089 across its benchmark suite, placing it at the 76th percentile of all CPUs. Intel averages 17779, placing it at the 71st percentile. AMD's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7540U (delta -0.4%), AMD Ryzen 7 8840U (delta 0.4%), Intel Core i5-13400 (delta -0.8%), and Intel Core i7-1360P (delta -1%). Intel's nearest rivals include the Intel Core 5 221TE (delta -0.5%), AMD EPYC 9374F (delta 0.5%), AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT (delta -0.6%), and Intel Core 5 120U (delta -0.7%). Both parts sit in competitive density around their respective score levels.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different foundries and process nodes. AMD uses TSMC's 4 nm process with a die size of 178 mm² and 25,000 million transistors. Intel uses its own 3 nm process; the database lists no transistor count or die size for the Intel part. AMD's architecture is Zen 4 under the Phoenix codename. Intel's architecture field is blank, but its codename is Wildcat Lake and its generation is listed as Core 5 (Wildcat Lake).

Core counts match at 6 cores each, but threading differs. AMD provides 12 threads through simultaneous multithreading, while Intel provides 6 threads with no SMT. This explains the multi-core benchmark gaps. Base clocks differ substantially: AMD runs at 4.30 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost, while Intel runs at 1.50 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost. The Intel part relies on a much higher boost-to-base ratio. Thermal design power differs by a factor of more than four: AMD is rated at 65 W, Intel at 15 W, reflecting AMD's desktop segment versus Intel's mobile segment.

Cache hierarchies diverge in structure. AMD allocates 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. Intel allocates 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and only 6 MB shared L3. While Intel has larger per-core L1 and L2, its shared L3 is less than half of AMD's. The Intel part has no v-cache option recorded; AMD also has no v-cache field populated.

Memory support differs. AMD uses DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X but runs a single-channel bus at 59.7 GB/s. PCIe connectivity also differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, Intel provides Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes. Neither supports ECC memory. Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon 760M, Intel uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores.

Socket and package types are incompatible. AMD uses AMD Socket AM5 with an unlocked multiplier and part number 100-000001237. Intel uses Intel BGA 1516 with a locked multiplier and part number SAE3F. AMD's market segment is desktop; Intel's is mobile. Release dates differ: AMD launched on 2024-01-07, Intel on 2026-04-15. The launch MSRP for AMD is $229; for Intel it is $469.

FAQ

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

A: AMD Ryzen 5 8600G wins every multi-core benchmark in the head-to-head set. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows the largest gap: AMD scores 21503 versus Intel's 8030, a 167.8% lead. Cinebench R20 multi-core gives AMD a 68.1% lead (9031 versus 5373), and Cinebench R15 multi-core gives a 77.6% lead (2167 versus 1220).

Q: Does Intel Core 7 350 win any benchmark?

A: Yes, three tests. PassMark single-thread and its duplicate singlethread test both record Intel at 4100 versus AMD at 3878, a 5.4% lead. PassMark find prime numbers gives Intel 107 versus AMD 96, a 10.3% lead.

Q: Why is the Cinebench R23 multi-core gap so large?

A: The AMD part has 12 threads from its 6 cores, while Intel has 6 threads from 6 cores. The recorded data shows AMD's thread advantage producing a 167.8% lead in that specific test. The gap is consistent across other multi-threaded tests, though smaller: 68.1% in Cinebench R20 multi-core and 77.6% in Cinebench R15 multi-core.

Q: How do memory bandwidth figures compare?

A: AMD supports DDR5 with a dual-channel bus at 83.2 GB/s. Intel supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel bus at 59.7 GB/s. AMD's bandwidth is higher by 23.5 GB/s.

Q: What are the thermal design power ratings?

A: AMD is rated at 65 W TDP. Intel is rated at 15 W TDP. The Intel part is designed for the mobile segment with a locked multiplier on Intel BGA 1516, while AMD is a desktop part with an unlocked multiplier on AMD Socket AM5.

Q: How do the two processors rank relative to all CPUs?

A: AMD Ryzen 5 8600G sits at the 76th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 24089. Intel Core 7 350 sits at the 71st percentile with an average benchmark score of 17779.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core 7 350 |

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

| Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |

| Series | 8000 series | null |

| Cores | 6 | 6 |

| Threads | 12 | 6 |

| Base clock | 4.30 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | null |

| Codename | Phoenix | Wildcat Lake |

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

| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | null |

| Die size | 178 mm² | null |

| 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 |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 6 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 760M | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2024-01-07 | 2026-04-15 |

| Launch MSRP | $229 | $469 |

| Multiplier unlocked | true | false |

| Part number | 100-000001237 | SAE3F |

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates that AMD Ryzen 5 8600G is the stronger performer in nearly every shared workload. Of the 17 head-to-head tests, AMD wins 14. The wins are decisive in multi-threaded, data-compression, encryption, extended-instruction, integer-math, and random-string-sorting workloads, with deltas ranging from 11.9% to 167.8%. The only Intel victories are in single-thread PassMark tests (5.4% ahead) and prime-number finding (10.3% ahead).

The two parts serve different physical segments. AMD is a desktop chip on Socket AM5 with a 65 W TDP, 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, dual-channel DDR5 memory at 83.2 GB/s, and an unlocked multiplier. Intel is a mobile chip on BGA 1516 with a 15 W TDP, 6 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, single-channel memory at 59.7 GB/s, and a locked multiplier. The Intel part's 3 nm process node and lower TDP point toward power-constrained mobile designs, while the AMD part's 4 nm node, larger cache, and higher bandwidth point toward desktop performance.

Percentile rankings place AMD at the 76th percentile of all CPUs and Intel at the 71st percentile. The average benchmark scores diverge by 6310 points in AMD's favor. The nearest-rival data confirms both parts are competitively positioned among their peers; AMD's closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 7540U at a 0.4% delta, while Intel's closest rival is the Intel Core 5 221TE at a 0.5% delta. Neither part is an outlier in its respective performance class.

The launch MSRP values are $229 for AMD and $469 for Intel. The performance data shows AMD delivering higher throughput across most tests at a lower launch price, though the Intel part's mobile form factor and lower TDP may justify its position in systems where power and package size take priority.

Where Each One Wins

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G wins in all multi-core rendering tasks. Cinebench R23 multi-core (21503 versus 8030), R20 multi-core (9031 versus 5373), and R15 multi-core (2167 versus 1220) all favor AMD by wide margins. Any workload that scales across threads will benefit from the AMD part's 12 threads versus Intel's 6.

AMD also dominates data-processing workloads. Data compression scores 293306 versus 143123, a 104.9% lead. Random string sorting scores 35067 versus 17238, a 103.4% lead. Integer math scores 77042 versus 33734, a 128.4% lead. Extended instructions score 22610 versus 12045, an 87.7% lead. Encryption workloads favor AMD at 17181 versus 10933, a 57.1% lead. These results indicate AMD is the stronger choice for compression, sorting, encryption, and general integer-heavy compute.

AMD wins in physics simulation (1450 versus 1173, a 23.6% lead) and floating-point math (47919 versus 42809, an 11.9% lead). The PassMark multi-thread score also favors AMD at 25294 versus 15170, a 66.7% lead.

Intel Core 7 350 wins in two narrow categories. PassMark single-thread performance is 4100 versus AMD's 3878, a 5.4% lead. Prime-number finding scores 107 versus AMD's 96, a 10.3% lead. Both are single-thread-oriented tests, and both margins are small compared to AMD's multi-core leads. The Intel part also carries a lower 15 W TDP, making it the more power-efficient option for thermally constrained mobile systems, and its 3 nm process node represents a newer manufacturing generation than AMD's 4 nm node.