AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D vs Intel Core 3 304 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and the Intel Core 3 304 is decisively lopsided. Across 17 recorded tests, the AMD processor wins 15, while the Intel part takes only 2. The margin of victory for AMD is often enormous, particularly in multi-threaded and compute-heavy workloads.

The single largest gap appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D scores 22,366, while the Intel Core 3 304 manages 5,263. That is a delta of 325%, meaning the AMD chip delivers more than four times the multi-core render performance. Cinebench R20 multi-core tells a similar story: 9,393 versus 4,160, a 125.8% advantage. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows 2,254 against 849, a 165.5% lead.

The PassMark suite reinforces the pattern. In integer math, AMD posts 81,257 versus Intel's 24,640, a 229.8% delta. Prime number finding shows 224 versus 68, a 229.4% gap. Physics tests record 2,686 against 868, a 209.4% difference. Data compression favors AMD at 307,237 versus 114,775, a 167.7% margin. Random string sorting lands at 31,492 versus 13,659, a 130.6% delta. Multi-thread performance shows 26,318 versus 11,625, a 126.4% edge. Data encryption records 18,788 versus 8,501, a 121% lead. Extended instructions reach 21,202 versus 9,686, a 118.9% advantage. Floating point math completes at 46,492 versus 29,722, a 56.4% margin.

Single-core results are closer but still favor AMD in the Cinebench family. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 3,157 versus 1,765, a 78.9% delta. Cinebench R20 single-core records 1,325 versus 587, a 125.7% lead. Cinebench R15 single-core delivers 318 versus 264, a 20.5% margin.

The Intel Core 3 304 wins both PassMark single-thread tests. It scores 3,614 in PassMark single-thread and PassMark singlethread, while AMD scores 2,970. That is a 17.8% advantage for Intel in each case. This is the only area where the Intel chip shows a clear strength.

The average benchmark score reflects the overall gap. AMD sits at 24,709, which places it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Intel sits at 13,745, in the 68th percentile. The AMD part's nearest rivals are close: the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D at 24,728 (0.1% higher), the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX at 24,822 (0.5% higher), the Intel Core i5-12450HX at 24,576 (0.5% lower), and the Intel Core i5-11600 at 24,563 (0.6% lower). The Intel Core 3 304's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX at 13,786 (0.3% higher), the Intel Core i7-8750H at 13,868 (0.9% higher), the Intel Core 5 120UL at 13,594 (1.1% lower), and the AMD EPYC 7443 at 13,936 (1.4% higher).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is a desktop part built on the Zen 3 architecture with the Vermeer codename. It uses 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 3 304 is a mobile part with the Wildcat Lake codename, using 5 cores and 5 threads. The core count difference explains much of the multi-threaded performance gap.

Process technology differs substantially. AMD uses a 7 nm node fabricated by TSMC, with 8,850 million transistors on a 74 mm² die. Intel uses a 3 nm node fabricated by Intel. The database lists no transistor count or die size for Intel, so a direct density comparison is not possible.

Cache configuration is another major differentiator. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 512 KB of L2 cache per core. Its L3 cache is 96 MB shared. The Intel part lists 192 KB of L1 cache total, 2.5 MB of L2 cache, and 6 MB shared L3. The AMD chip's 96 MB L3 is 16 times larger than Intel's 6 MB, which is a defining feature of the X3D lineup.

Memory support diverges completely. AMD supports DDR4 memory on a dual-channel bus with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory on a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. Despite the higher bandwidth figure for Intel, the single-channel configuration limits overall throughput. AMD also supports ECC memory, while Intel does not.

PCIe connectivity differs in lane count. AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). Intel provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). The AMD part has no integrated graphics, while the Intel part includes Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core.

Sockets and market segments are unrelated. AMD uses AMD Socket AM4 and is a desktop product. Intel uses Intel BGA 1516 and is a mobile product. The release dates are far apart: AMD launched on 2024-01-07, Intel on 2026-04-15. The AMD processor's launch MSRP is $249. The Intel processor's launch MSRP is $309. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads.

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-threaded workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D wins every multi-threaded test in the database. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22,366 is 325% higher than the Intel Core 3 304's 5,263.

Q: Which processor wins single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 wins the PassMark single-thread tests with 3,614 versus 2,970, a 17.8% advantage. However, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D wins all three Cinebench single-core tests, with margins ranging from 20.5% to 125.7%.

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache size?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D has 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 3 304 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 3 304 does not.

Q: What are the memory bandwidth figures?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D has a dual-channel DDR4 bus with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 3 304 has a single-channel DDR5/LPDDR5X bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D | Intel Core 3 304 |

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

| Cores | 8 | 5 |

| Threads | 16 | 5 |

| Base clock | 3.00 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.10 GHz | 4.30 GHz |

| TDP | 105 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Architecture | Zen 3 | Not specified |

| Codename | Vermeer | Wildcat Lake |

| Process node | 7 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 8,850 million | Not specified |

| Die size | 74 mm² | Not specified |

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

| L2 cache | 512 KB (per core) | 2.5 MB |

| L3 cache | 96 MB (shared) | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR4 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

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

| Integrated graphics | N/A | Intel Xe3 Graphics (1 Xe) |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

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

| Launch MSRP | $249 | $309 |

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D wins in every category that depends on core count, thread count, or large cache. Multi-threaded rendering in Cinebench R23 shows a 325% advantage. Integer math and prime number finding show over 229% leads. Physics simulation records a 209.4% margin. Data compression, encryption, extended instructions, floating point math, and random string sorting all show substantial AMD wins. The 96 MB L3 cache is a decisive factor in workloads that repeatedly access large datasets.

The Intel Core 3 304 wins in PassMark single-thread tests. The 17.8% advantage in single-threaded integer performance indicates the Intel core design has higher per-clock efficiency, or the 4.30 GHz boost clock contributes meaningfully over the AMD part's 4.10 GHz. However, the Intel part also has a much lower TDP of 15 W versus 105 W, which makes it suitable for power-constrained mobile environments. Its integrated graphics provide a display output capability that the AMD part lacks entirely.

The use-case split is clear. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is for desktop systems where multi-threaded compute, rendering, physics, and data-heavy workloads are the priority. The Intel Core 3 304 is for mobile systems where power consumption is the primary constraint and single-thread responsiveness matters more than raw throughput.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear conclusion: the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is the superior performer in almost every measurable category. It wins 15 of 17 head-to-head benchmarks, and its wins are frequently by enormous margins. The 325% delta in Cinebench R23 multi-core is not a small edge; it is a generational difference in capability. The 96 MB L3 cache, 8 cores, and 16 threads give it a structural advantage that the Intel Core 3 304 cannot overcome with a higher boost clock.

The Intel Core 3 304 has exactly one area of demonstrated superiority: PassMark single-thread performance. A 17.8% lead in that specific test is meaningful for single-threaded applications, but it does not offset the losses elsewhere. In Cinebench single-core tests, AMD actually leads, which suggests the Intel advantage is limited to the PassMark measurement methodology rather than representing a universal single-thread win.

The market segments are different. The AMD part is a desktop processor with a 105 W TDP, designed for sustained high-throughput workloads. The Intel part is a mobile processor with a 15 W TDP, designed for power efficiency in portable systems. A buyer choosing between them is not choosing between two similar products; they are choosing between two different classes of hardware. For any workload that scales with cores or threads, the AMD processor is the correct choice based on the recorded data. For a power-sensitive mobile deployment where single-thread PassMark performance is the key metric, the Intel processor has a documented advantage. The average benchmark score of 24,709 for AMD versus 13,745 for Intel, along with the 77th versus 68th percentile placement, summarizes the overall hierarchy.