AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data records 15 benchmark comparisons. AMD Ryzen 7 8700G wins 10, Intel Core 7 350 wins 5. The decisive margins, though, are what separate these two processors. In passmark_integer_math, the AMD part scores 103107 against 33734, a delta of 205.6%. That is the largest single delta in the entire comparison. The Intel part cannot close that gap in any other test.

Passmark data compression tells a similar story. AMD scores 386811, Intel 143123, a 170.3% delta. Random string sorting follows at 167% (46025 vs 17238). Extended instructions show a 141.3% delta (29067 vs 12045). These are not close races. They are category-level differences in throughput.

Cinebench R23 multicore reinforces the pattern. AMD scores 17128, Intel 8030, a 113.3% delta. Cinebench R15 multicore shows 2693 vs 1220, a 120.7% delta. Passmark multithread lands at 31690 vs 15170, a 108.9% delta, and data encryption matches that exactly at 108.9% (22842 vs 10933). Floating point math is closer but still decisively AMD: 63815 vs 42809, a 49.1% delta. Physics shows 1647 vs 1173, a 40.4% delta.

The Intel Core 7 350 wins come in single-thread and light-load tests. Passmark single_thread: 4100 vs 3928, a 4.2% delta. Cinebench R23 singlecore: 2046 vs 1817, an 11.2% delta. Cinebench R15 singlecore: 292 vs 286, a 2.1% delta. Passmark find_prime_numbers: 107 vs 103, a 3.7% delta. These wins are real but narrow. The largest Intel single-thread margin is 11.2%, far smaller than the 205.6% AMD margin in integer math.

Average benchmark score places AMD at 33089, Intel at 17779. AMD sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, Intel in the 71st. AMD's nearest rivals are Intel Core i7-13650HX at 33089 (0% delta), AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX at 33091 (0%), AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D at 33079 (0%), and AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H at 33201 (-0.3%). Intel's nearest rivals are Intel Core 5 221TE at 17860 (-0.5%), AMD EPYC 9374F at 17693 (0.5%), AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT at 17891 (-0.6%), and Intel Core 5 120U at 17898 (-0.7%). The two processors do not share any rival in the database.

Architecture Differences

The underlying designs explain the benchmark split. AMD Ryzen 7 8700G uses Zen 4 architecture on the Phoenix codename, built on TSMC's 4 nm process. Intel Core 7 350 uses the Wildcat Lake codename on Intel's 3 nm process. AMD integrates 8 cores and 16 threads; Intel integrates 6 cores and 6 threads. That thread count difference, 16 vs 6, drives the multicore results.

Cache structures diverge sharply. 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, but only 6 MB shared L3. Intel has more per-core cache, but the shared L3 pool is 10 MB smaller. AMD's total cache organization favors workloads that spill into shared memory.

Memory paths differ. AMD uses dual-channel DDR5 with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. Intel uses single-channel DDR5 and LPDDR5X with 59.7 GB/s. AMD's memory bandwidth is 39.5% higher. PCIe connectivity also favors AMD: Gen 4 with 20 lanes versus Intel's Gen 4 with 6 lanes. AMD's integrated graphics is Radeon 780M; Intel's is Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores.

The market segments show in the specs. AMD is a desktop part on Socket AM5 with a 65 W TDP and unlocked multiplier. Intel is a mobile part on BGA 1516 with a 15 W TDP and locked multiplier. Base clocks reflect that positioning: AMD at 4.20 GHz, Intel at 1.50 GHz. Boost clocks are closer: 5.10 GHz for AMD, 4.80 GHz for Intel. Intel's lower base clock and TDP target battery and thermal constraints, while AMD targets sustained desktop throughput.

Release timing differs. AMD launched on 2024-01-07, Intel on 2026-04-15. Both are listed as Active in production. Intel's transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database; AMD lists 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split. AMD Ryzen 7 8700G dominates multicore, memory-bandwidth-sensitive, and integer-heavy workloads. Intel Core 7 350 wins single-thread tests but by margins that do not compensate for its multicore deficits. In passmark_single_thread, Intel leads by 4.2%. In passmark_integer_math, AMD leads by 205.6%. The scale of AMD's wins is an order of magnitude larger.

AMD's 83rd percentile versus Intel's 71st percentile reflects the average score gap. The average benchmark score for AMD is 33089, nearly double Intel's 17779. AMD's nearest rivals include desktop and high-end mobile parts like the Ryzen 7 7800X3D, while Intel's nearest rivals include the Ryzen 5 3600XT and Intel Core 5 120U, older or lower-tier chips.

For workloads that use many threads, the choice is AMD without qualification. For workloads that are purely single-threaded, Intel holds a small edge. The 11.2% Cinebench R23 singlecore delta is the largest Intel win, but Cinebench R23 multicore shows AMD ahead by 113.3%. Any mixed workload will favor AMD. The only scenario where Intel's profile makes sense is a constrained-power mobile environment where 15 W TDP and single-thread performance matter more than throughput.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core 7 350 |

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

| Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |

| Series | 8000 series | null |

| Cores | 8 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 6 |

| Base clock | 4.20 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.10 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 7 (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 780M | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

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

| Launch MSRP | $329 | $469 |

| Multiplier unlocked | true | false |

| Part number | 100-000001236 | SAE3F |

Both parts lack ECC memory support. Both use Gen 4 PCIe. Both are listed as Active in production.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has 8 cores and 16 threads. Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: Which processor wins in single-threaded performance?

A: Intel Core 7 350 wins all four single-thread comparisons in the database. Passmark single_thread shows 4100 vs 3928, a 4.2% delta. Cinebench R23 singlecore shows 2046 vs 1817, an 11.2% delta. Cinebench R15 singlecore shows 292 vs 286, a 2.1% delta. Passmark find_prime_numbers shows 107 vs 103, a 3.7% delta.

Q: What is the largest benchmark margin in the comparison?

A: Passmark integer math shows AMD at 103107 and Intel at 33734, a 205.6% delta. That is the largest margin across all 15 head-to-head tests.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has an average benchmark score of 33089 and sits in the 83rd percentile. Intel Core 7 350 has an average score of 17779 and sits in the 71st percentile.

Q: What memory configurations do the two processors support?

A: AMD supports dual-channel DDR5 with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports single-channel DDR5 and LPDDR5X with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which processor has more PCIe lanes?

A: AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). Intel provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only).

Where Each One Wins

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G wins in every multicore and throughput-oriented test. Cinebench R23 multicore, Cinebench R15 multicore, Passmark multithread, data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, floating point math, integer math, physics, and random string sorting all go to AMD. The margins range from 40.4% in physics to 205.6% in integer math. Any workload that scales across cores, uses shared L3 cache, or depends on memory bandwidth will favor AMD. The dual-channel memory bus at 83.2 GB/s and 16 MB shared L3 support this profile.

Intel Core 7 350 wins in single-thread tests. Cinebench R23 singlecore shows the largest Intel margin at 11.2%. Passmark single_thread, Cinebench R15 singlecore, and find_prime_numbers also favor Intel. These wins are consistent with a 15 W TDP mobile design that boosts a single core to 4.80 GHz. The 3 nm Intel process and larger per-core L1 and L2 caches (192 KB and 2.5 MB per core) help single-core responsiveness. But Intel's 6 MB shared L3 and single-channel memory limit its reach.

The use-case split follows the specs. For desktop builds, sustained multicore rendering, compilation, data processing, or any parallel workload, the Ryzen 7 8700G is the clear choice from the data. For ultra-low-power mobile devices where single-thread latency matters and multicore throughput is secondary, the Core 7 350 fits. The 15 W TDP versus 65 W TDP difference is the dividing line. AMD's 65 W desktop part delivers 10 wins and an 83rd percentile average. Intel's 15 W mobile part delivers 5 wins and a 71st percentile average. The database does not suggest any scenario where Intel's multicore deficit is offset by its single-thread advantage.