AMD Ryzen 7 5700U vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data between the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U and the Intel Core 7 350 tells a story of two very different performance philosophies. The AMD chip wins 8 of the 15 recorded comparisons, while the Intel part takes 7, but the margins tell a far more interesting tale than the raw win count.

Starting with multi-core workloads, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U establishes a clear advantage. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD scores 1480 against Intel's 1220, a 21.3% lead. The Cinebench R23 multi-core test narrows that gap to 7.7%, with AMD at 8650 and Intel at 8030. The PassMark multi-thread test shows a much closer contest: AMD's 15623 versus Intel's 15170, a slim 3% margin. These results suggest that the AMD's 8 cores and 16 threads provide a meaningful throughput advantage, though the Intel part's higher boost clock helps it stay competitive in some threaded workloads.

The single-core picture is dramatically reversed. The Intel Core 7 350 dominates in every single-threaded measurement. In Cinebench R15 single-core, Intel scores 292 versus AMD's 188, a 35.6% advantage. Cinebench R23 single-core shows Intel at 2046 against AMD's 1258, a 38.5% lead. The PassMark single-thread test confirms the trend with Intel at 4100 versus AMD's 2560, a 37.6% gap. These are enormous margins, and they reflect the Intel part's 4.80 GHz boost clock against AMD's 4.30 GHz.

The specialized workloads reveal where each architecture excels. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700U crushes Intel in integer math, scoring 60037 versus 33734, a massive 78% advantage. Data compression also heavily favors AMD: 218853 versus 143123, a 52.9% lead. Random string sorting goes to AMD by 37% (23608 versus 17238), data encryption by 14.8% (12549 versus 10933), and extended instructions by 12.2% (13519 versus 12045). These are substantial wins in productivity-oriented tasks.

The Intel Core 7 350 counters with equally impressive results in other areas. PassMark physics shows Intel at 1173 versus AMD's 622, a 47% advantage. Floating point math goes to Intel by 22.6% (42809 versus 33151). The find prime numbers test is a staggering win for Intel: 107 versus 29, a 72.9% margin. This pattern suggests the Intel architecture handles certain mathematical operations and physics simulations with far greater efficiency per thread.

The overall average benchmark scores are remarkably close. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700U posts an average benchmark score of 18176, while the Intel Core 7 350 sits at 17779. The AMD chip ranks at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel part ranks at the 71st, a nearly identical overall standing. The nearest rivals for each chip reinforce this parity: the AMD's closest competitor is the Intel Core i7-1365U with an average score of 18177 and a delta of 0%, while the Intel Core 7 350's nearest rival is the Intel Core 5 221TE at 17860 with a delta of -0.5%.

The Verdict

The data indicates that neither processor is a universal winner. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700U is the clear choice for workloads that scale with core count and thread count. Its 8 cores and 16 threads deliver a 21.3% lead in Cinebench R15 multi-core and a 7.7% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core over the Intel part. For integer-heavy tasks, data compression, encryption, and random string sorting, the AMD chip is decisively ahead, with margins ranging from 12.2% to 78%. Anyone running productivity software, database workloads, or compilation tasks should prefer the AMD part based on these measurements.

The Intel Core 7 350 is the pick for single-threaded performance and specific mathematical workloads. Its single-core scores are 35.6% to 38.5% higher than AMD's across Cinebench and PassMark tests. Physics simulation shows a 47% advantage, floating point math a 22.6% advantage, and the find prime numbers test an extraordinary 72.9% lead. Users running simulation software, scientific computing, or any application that is primarily single-threaded should lean toward the Intel chip.

The overall average scores are nearly identical, with a difference of just 397 points out of roughly 18,000, so the choice hinges entirely on workload type rather than general capability. The AMD chip's 72nd percentile ranking versus Intel's 71st percentile confirms that both sit in the same performance tier. Neither chip is a wrong choice for a mobile system, but the data strongly suggests matching the processor to the dominant workload.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design eras and philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700U uses the Zen 2 architecture under the Lucienne codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 7 350 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, built on a 3 nm process at Intel's own foundry. This process node difference, 7 nm versus 3 nm, is a significant factor in the performance characteristics observed in the benchmarks.

The AMD chip packs 8 cores with 16 threads, while the Intel chip offers 6 cores with 6 threads. The AMD part has no hyperthreading equivalent on the Intel side, which explains why the AMD chip wins most multi-threaded benchmarks despite the Intel part's higher boost clock. The transistor count for the AMD chip is listed at 9,800 million on a 156 mm² die, while the Intel chip's transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700U has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 8 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 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has larger per-core caches, which likely contributes to its single-threaded dominance, while the AMD part has more total L3 cache for shared workloads.

Memory support is another major divergence. The AMD chip supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory in a single-channel configuration with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The newer memory standard and higher bandwidth on the Intel part, despite the single-channel limitation, may explain its floating point and physics performance advantages.

PCIe capabilities also differ. The AMD chip offers Gen 3 with 12 lanes, while the Intel chip offers Gen 4 with 6 lanes. The integrated graphics are different as well: AMD uses Radeon Graphics with 512SP, while Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The release dates are far apart, with AMD launching on 2021-01-11 and Intel on 2026-04-15, a difference that explains the architectural gap.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700U has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads. Base clocks are 1800 MHz for AMD and 1500 MHz for Intel, but boost clocks reverse the order: 4.30 GHz for AMD and 4.80 GHz for Intel. Both have a 15 W TDP.

The sockets are incompatible: AMD uses Socket FP6, while Intel uses BGA 1516. The process node differs (7 nm versus 3 nm), as does the foundry (TSMC versus Intel). Cache configurations vary widely, with AMD offering 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3, while Intel offers 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 6 MB shared L3.

Memory support is different: AMD uses DDR4 in dual-channel mode with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, while Intel uses DDR5 and LPDDR5X in single-channel mode with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. PCIe generations and lane counts differ: AMD has Gen 3 with 12 lanes, Intel has Gen 4 with 6 lanes. The integrated graphics are different units: Radeon Graphics 512SP versus Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores.

The Intel chip has a recorded launch MSRP of $469, while the AMD chip has no launch MSRP recorded. Both processors are unlocked in terms of multiplier, meaning neither can be overclocked. Both are active in production and target the mobile market segment. The part numbers are 100-000000371 for AMD and SAE3F for Intel.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core 7 350 is significantly faster in all recorded single-core tests. It leads by 35.6% in Cinebench R15 single-core (292 versus 188), by 38.5% in Cinebench R23 single-core (2046 versus 1258), and by 37.6% in PassMark single-thread (4100 versus 2560).

Q: Which processor wins in multi-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700U wins the majority of multi-core benchmarks. It leads by 21.3% in Cinebench R15 multi-core (1480 versus 1220), by 7.7% in Cinebench R23 multi-core (8650 versus 8030), and by 3% in PassMark multi-thread (15623 versus 15170).

Q: How do their overall benchmark averages compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700U has an average benchmark score of 18176, ranking at the 72nd percentile. The Intel Core 7 350 has an average benchmark score of 17779, ranking at the 71st percentile. The difference is under 400 points, making them nearly equivalent overall.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700U has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads. This core and thread advantage is the primary reason the AMD chip wins most multi-threaded benchmarks.

Q: What are the memory support differences?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700U supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel mode with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory in single-channel mode with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which processor is better for integer math and data compression?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700U dominates these workloads. It leads by 78% in PassMark integer math (60037 versus 33734) and by 52.9% in PassMark data compression (218853 versus 143123).

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700U wins in all scenarios that benefit from multiple cores and threads. Its 8 cores and 16 threads deliver decisive advantages in integer math (78% lead), data compression (52.9% lead), and random string sorting (37% lead). Data encryption and extended instruction workloads also favor AMD with leads of 14.8% and 12.2% respectively. The multi-core Cinebench tests confirm this trend, with AMD ahead by 21.3% in R15 and 7.7% in R23. Users running parallel compilation, database processing, encryption tasks, or any workload that scales with thread count should choose the AMD part.

The Intel Core 7 350 wins in scenarios that depend heavily on single-thread execution and specific mathematical operations. Its single-core scores are consistently 35.6% to 38.5% higher than AMD's, making it the better choice for legacy applications, single-threaded software, and interactive workloads. The physics test shows a 47% advantage for Intel, and floating point math shows a 22.6% advantage. The find prime numbers test is particularly lopsided at 72.9% in Intel's favor. Simulation software, scientific computing, and any application that cannot utilize multiple threads will perform noticeably better on the Intel chip.

The data also shows that the Intel part has a higher boost clock (4.80 GHz versus 4.30 GHz) and larger per-core caches (192 KB L1 and 2.5 MB L2 versus 64 KB L1 and 512 KB L2), which directly support its single-threaded wins. The AMD part compensates with more total L3 cache (8 MB versus 6 MB) and a dual-channel memory bus, which helps its threaded performance. The overall averages are nearly identical, so the choice comes down to the specific workload rather than general capability.