AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE dominates the head-to-head results, winning 12 of the 17 recorded benchmark comparisons, while the Intel Core 7 350 takes 5 wins. The magnitude of the AMD victories is substantial, particularly in multi-threaded and integer-heavy workloads.

The largest gap appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE scores 18395 against the Intel Core 7 350's 8030, a 129.1% advantage. This result aligns with the broader multi-core pattern: the AMD part leads by 52% in Cinebench R15 multi-core (1854 vs 1220) and by 43.8% in Cinebench R20 multi-core (7725 vs 5373). The single-core Cinebench results also favor AMD, with a 26.9% lead in R23 (2597 vs 2046) and a 43.8% lead in R20 (1090 vs 758). The only Cinebench test the Intel part wins is R15 single-core, scoring 292 against 261, a 10.6% margin.

PassMark results reinforce the AMD advantage in most compute categories. Integer math shows an 86.9% lead (63045 vs 33734), random string sorting a 81.2% lead (31240 vs 17238), and data compression a 73.7% lead (248675 vs 143123). Extended instructions favor AMD by 49.4% (17999 vs 12045), while multithread score shows a 41.7% gap (21502 vs 15170). Data encryption is closer but still firmly AMD: 14163 vs 10933, a 29.5% lead. The physics test is nearly even, with AMD ahead by just 5.5% (1237 vs 1173).

The Intel Core 7 350 does manage wins in a few specific workloads. Floating point math goes to Intel by 8.4% (42809 vs 39233). The prime number search test shows Intel ahead by 22.4% (107 vs 83). PassMark single-thread also favors Intel by 4.7% (4100 vs 3909). These wins are notable for latency-sensitive and single-threaded scalar workloads, but they do not offset the wide multi-core deficit.

Looking at average benchmark scores, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE posts 28054, placing it at the 80th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core 7 350 averages 17779, sitting at the 71st percentile. The nearest rival to the AMD part is the Intel Core i5-14500T with an average score of 28065, a 0% delta, followed by the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G at 28032 (0.1% delta) and the Intel Core i9-12900H at 28003 (0.2% delta). The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 trails slightly at 28128, a -0.3% delta. For the Intel Core 7 350, the nearest rivals include the Intel Core 5 221TE at 17860 (-0.5% delta), the AMD EPYC 9374F at 17693 (0.5% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT at 17891 (-0.6% delta), and the Intel Core 5 120U at 17898 (-0.7% delta). These comparison clusters show that the AMD part competes in a higher performance tier overall.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher Cinebench R23 multi-core score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE scores 18395, while the Intel Core 7 350 scores 8030. The AMD part leads by 129.1% in this test.

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

A: Yes, it wins 5 tests: Cinebench R15 single-core (292 vs 261), PassMark find prime numbers (107 vs 83), PassMark floating point math (42809 vs 39233), and PassMark single-thread (4100 vs 3909, recorded twice in the data).

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE has an average benchmark score of 28054, which places it at the 80th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 7 350 averages 17779, at the 71st percentile.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each processor?

A: For the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE, the closest competitor is the Intel Core i5-14500T with an average score of 28065 (0% delta). For the Intel Core 7 350, the closest is the Intel Core 5 221TE with an average score of 17860 (-0.5% delta).

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE has 12 threads, while the Intel Core 7 350 has 6 threads. Both have 6 cores.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE supports dual-channel DDR5 with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 7 350 supports single-channel DDR5 and LPDDR5X with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Phoenix2 codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 350 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, built on a 3 nm process at Intel, with no transistor count or die size recorded in the database.

Core and cache structures differ significantly. Both have 6 cores, but the AMD part supports 12 threads through simultaneous multithreading, while the Intel part has 6 threads with no SMT. Per-core L1 cache is 64 KB on the AMD versus 192 KB on the Intel. L2 cache is 1 MB per core on the AMD versus 2.5 MB per core on the Intel. The shared L3 cache favors AMD heavily: 16 MB versus 6 MB.

Memory architecture diverges as well. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE supports dual-channel DDR5 with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth and includes ECC memory support. The Intel Core 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X but only in single-channel configuration, with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC support. PCIe lane counts also differ: the AMD part provides 14 Gen 4 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part provides 6 Gen 4 lanes.

Integrated graphics are distinct. The AMD part uses the Radeon 740M, while the Intel part uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. Both processors are locked, with no unlocked multiplier option. Production status is listed as Active for both, with the AMD part released in April 2024 and the Intel part dated April 2026.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with a TDP of 35 W. The Intel Core 7 350 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with a TDP of 15 W. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1516.

Thread counts differ: 12 threads on the AMD versus 6 on the Intel. The process node favors Intel at 3 nm versus 4 nm for AMD, and the foundry is Intel for the former and TSMC for the latter. The AMD part has 20,900 million transistors and a 137 mm² die size; no figures are recorded for the Intel part.

Cache specifications are split by level. L1 is 64 KB per core on AMD and 192 KB per core on Intel. L2 is 1 MB per core on AMD and 2.5 MB per core on Intel. L3 is 16 MB shared on AMD and 6 MB shared on Intel.

Memory support differs: the AMD part uses DDR5 with dual-channel configuration and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel part uses DDR5 and LPDDR5X with single-channel configuration and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory is supported only on the AMD part. PCIe connectivity shows 14 Gen 4 lanes on AMD versus 6 Gen 4 lanes on Intel.

The integrated graphics differ: Radeon 740M on AMD versus Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores on Intel. Both are mobile market segments, both are Active in production, and both have locked multipliers. The Intel Core 7 350 has a recorded launch MSRP of $469.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE is the clear choice for multi-threaded workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18395 versus 8030 shows a 129.1% lead, and the pattern holds across R15 (52% lead), R20 (43.8% lead), and PassMark multithread (41.7% lead). Integer math, data compression, and random string sorting all show AMD advantages above 70%, making it suitable for compile jobs, data processing, and general productivity tasks that scale with threads. The 12 threads versus 6 threads provide a structural advantage in parallel execution.

The AMD part also wins in encryption workloads, with a 29.5% lead in data encryption, and in extended instructions, with a 49.4% lead. The physics test is nearly even but goes to AMD by 5.5%. For users running Cinebench-style rendering, simulation, or content creation, the data consistently favors the AMD processor.

The Intel Core 7 350 wins in specific single-thread and scalar workloads. Its PassMark single-thread score of 4100 beats the AMD's 3909 by 4.7%, and its Cinebench R15 single-core score of 292 beats 261 by 10.6%. The prime number search test shows Intel ahead by 22.4%, and floating point math favors Intel by 8.4%. These results indicate an advantage in latency-sensitive code paths, certain math libraries, and workloads that depend on high per-core throughput without heavy thread utilization.

The Intel part also operates at a lower 15 W TDP versus 35 W for AMD, which may matter for thermally constrained mobile designs, though the database does not record power efficiency metrics. The AMD part compensates with a higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz versus 4.80 GHz and a higher base clock of 3.40 GHz versus 1.50 GHz.

The overall benchmark distribution shows the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE at the 80th percentile of all CPUs with an average score of 28054, versus the 71st percentile and 17779 average for the Intel Core 7 350. The AMD part also sits closer to its nearest rivals in average score, with deltas near zero, while the Intel part trails its nearest competitors by small negative margins. For workloads that demand raw multi-core throughput, the AMD processor is the stronger option; for single-threaded scalar operations, the Intel processor holds a narrower but measurable edge.