AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE vs Intel Core 3 304 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads. The AMD part offers significantly more parallel processing resources.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE boosts up to 4.60 GHz, while the Intel Core 3 304 reaches a maximum boost of 4.30 GHz. The AMD chip holds a 0.30 GHz advantage in single-core burst performance.

Q: Which processor supports faster memory technologies?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, whereas the AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE is limited to DDR4. Intel's memory bandwidth rating is 59.7 GB/s, slightly higher than AMD's 51.2 GB/s.

Q: What is the TDP of each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE has a TDP of 35 watts, while the Intel Core 3 304 is rated at 15 watts. The Intel part is designed for lower power consumption.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking in the database?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 ranks at the 68th percentile among all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE sits at the 50th percentile. The Intel chip outperforms the AMD chip in overall benchmark standing.

Q: What is the manufacturing process for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE uses a 7 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core 3 304 uses a 3 nm process at Intel. The Intel chip is built on a more advanced node.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE is based on the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, while the Intel Core 3 304 uses the Wildcat Lake codename from Intel. The AMD part belongs to the Ryzen 7 generation and the 5000 series, whereas Intel's chip is designated as Core 3. These are fundamentally different processor families with distinct design philosophies.

The AMD processor uses a 7 nm process node fabricated by TSMC, while the Intel Core 3 304 uses a 3 nm process fabricated by Intel. This gives the Intel part a notable manufacturing advantage in terms of transistor density and potential power efficiency. The AMD chip integrates 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die, while the Intel part has no transistor count or die size listed in the database.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and a 16 MB L3 cache. The Intel Core 3 304 offers 192 KB of L1 cache, 2.5 MB of L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD chip's larger L3 allocation benefits workloads that repeatedly access a sizable working set.

Memory architecture diverges as well. The AMD chip uses dual-channel DDR4 memory with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel chip uses single-channel DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. Despite the single-channel configuration, the newer memory standard gives Intel a higher theoretical bandwidth figure. Neither processor supports ECC memory.

PCI Express capabilities differ by generation and lane count. The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE provides PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel Core 3 304 provides PCIe Gen 4 with only 6 lanes from the CPU. The AMD chip offers more expansion lanes, but the Intel chip supports a faster PCIe generation. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel processor is locked. The AMD chip uses the AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel chip uses Intel BGA 1516, a soldered mobile socket. The Intel part is classified as a mobile segment product, while the AMD part is classified as desktop.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between these two processors, so the comparison relies on the Intel Core 3 304's recorded benchmark scores and its nearest rival positions. The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE has no benchmark scores recorded in the database, which limits direct numerical comparison. However, the Intel chip's performance profile can be analyzed against its recorded results and rival deltas.

The Intel Core 3 304 posts an average benchmark score of 13745, placing it at the 68th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX with an average score of 13786, a delta of -0.3 percent, meaning the Intel chip trails by a razor-thin margin. Against the Intel Core 5 120UL, the Core 3 304 leads by 1.1 percent, as that rival scores 13594. The Intel Core i7-8750H scores 13868, putting the Core 3 304 behind by 0.9 percent. The AMD EPYC 7443 scores 13936, placing the Core 3 304 behind by 1.4 percent. These deltas show the Intel part clustering tightly with a group of much larger, higher-core processors, indicating efficient per-core output.

In Cinebench testing, the Intel Core 3 304 scores 5263 in R23 multi-core and 1765 in R23 single-core. The single-core result is strong relative to its multi-core result, suggesting the chip's per-thread performance carries its overall showing. In Cinebench R20, the scores are 4160 multi-core and 587 single-core. In Cinebench R15, the scores are 849 multi-core and 264 single-core. The progression across Cinebench versions shows consistent scaling.

PassMark results reveal specific workload characteristics. The Intel chip scores 114775 in data compression and 8501 in data encryption. Integer math reaches 24640, while floating point math reaches 29722. The find prime numbers test yields 68, a relatively low figure that reflects the 5-thread limitation. Random string sorting scores 13659, multithread scores 11625, and single-thread scores 3614. The physics test scores 868, and extended instructions score 9686.

The 5-core, 5-thread configuration of the Intel chip constrains heavily parallel workloads, but its 4.30 GHz boost clock and modern 3 nm process deliver competitive single-thread results. The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE with 16 threads would theoretically handle multithreaded tasks better, but no recorded benchmark data exists to confirm this in the database.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE and Intel Core 3 304 differ across nearly every core specification. The AMD chip has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel chip has 5 cores and 5 threads. Base clocks are 3.80 GHz for AMD and 1.50 GHz for Intel, a gap of 2.30 GHz. Boost clocks are 4.60 GHz for AMD and 4.30 GHz for Intel, a gap of 0.30 GHz. The AMD part has a much higher base clock, while the Intel part relies on boost behavior for performance.

TDP ratings are 35 watts for AMD and 15 watts for Intel. The Intel chip draws less than half the thermal budget of the AMD chip. Sockets differ entirely: AMD uses Socket AM4, while Intel uses BGA 1516. Process nodes are 7 nm for AMD and 3 nm for Intel. The AMD chip has 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die, while Intel has no listed transistor count or die size.

Cache configurations are not directly comparable due to different reporting methods. AMD lists per-core L1 and L2 caches with a shared 16 MB L3. Intel lists a total L1 of 192 KB, a total L2 of 2.5 MB, and a shared 6 MB L3. Memory support differs: AMD uses DDR4 dual-channel at 51.2 GB/s, while Intel uses DDR5 and LPDDR5X single-channel at 59.7 GB/s. PCIe support differs: AMD has Gen 3 with 16 lanes, while Intel has Gen 4 with 6 lanes.

Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon Graphics with 512 SP, while Intel uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel processor does not. The AMD part number is 100-000001803, while the Intel part number is SAE3K. The AMD release date is February 23, 2025, while the Intel release date is April 15, 2026. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $309. The AMD part has no launch MSRP listed. The Intel chip is a mobile segment product; the AMD chip is a desktop segment product. Both are currently active in production.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 3 304 wins in scenarios where low power consumption matters most. Its 15 watt TDP is less than half the AMD chip's 35 watt rating, making it suitable for compact mobile systems with limited cooling and battery capacity. The 3 nm process node gives Intel a density and efficiency edge that aligns with its mobile classification. The Intel chip also wins on memory bandwidth with 59.7 GB/s versus 51.2 GB/s, and it supports newer DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory types. Its PCIe Gen 4 interface, despite fewer lanes, offers faster per-lane transfer speeds for compatible devices.

The Intel chip's recorded benchmark performance places it at the 68th percentile, well above the AMD chip's 50th percentile. Its single-thread PassMark score of 3614 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1765 demonstrate strong per-core capability. The Intel part also holds its own against much larger processors, as shown by the near-parity deltas with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and AMD EPYC 7443.

The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE wins in scenarios requiring extensive parallel processing. Its 8 cores and 16 threads double the thread count of the Intel chip, which has 5 cores and 5 threads. The larger 16 MB L3 cache improves data reuse for multithreaded workloads. The dual-channel memory configuration provides balanced memory access for multi-core tasks, even though total bandwidth is lower. The desktop socket AM4 platform supports user-upgradeability, and the unlocked multiplier allows overclocking, which the locked Intel chip cannot offer.

The AMD chip's higher base clock of 3.80 GHz versus 1.50 GHz gives it an advantage in sustained all-core workloads that do not rely on boost behavior. The 512 SP Radeon integrated graphics may offer different driver and feature support compared to Intel's Xe3 graphics. The desktop market segment classification means the AMD chip is designed for systems with more robust cooling and power delivery than typical mobile platforms.

The Verdict

The recorded data favors the Intel Core 3 304 in overall benchmark standing. Its 68th percentile rank and average benchmark score of 13745 place it above the AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE's 50th percentile rank. The Intel chip also demonstrates competitive performance against far more expensive and larger processors, trailing the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX by only 0.3 percent and the AMD EPYC 7443 by 1.4 percent.

The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE offers a structural advantage in thread count and cache size, but the database contains no benchmark scores to validate its real-world performance. The Intel chip has 17 recorded benchmark results across Cinebench and PassMark tests, providing measurable evidence of its capabilities. The Intel chip's 15 watt TDP and 3 nm process make it the more efficient choice on paper.

The Intel Core 3 304 also wins on memory technology, supporting DDR5 and LPDDR5X with higher theoretical bandwidth. Its PCIe Gen 4 interface provides faster per-lane throughput. The AMD chip counters with 16 PCIe lanes, dual-channel memory, and a larger L3 cache.

The verdict depends on the use case. For users prioritizing measured performance, efficiency, and modern platform features, the Intel Core 3 304 is the stronger pick based on the available data. For users needing maximum thread count, overclocking support, and a desktop socket with upgrade potential, the AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE presents the more flexible option, though its performance remains unverified in the database. The Intel chip's launch MSRP of $309 positions it as the only listed price point between the two.