AMD Ryzen 7 9700F vs Intel Core 3 304 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data records a complete sweep for the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F. Across the eleven head-to-head tests in the database, the AMD part wins all of them. The most lopsided result appears in passmark_integer_math, where the Ryzen 7 9700F scores 120788 against 24640 for the Intel Core 3 304, a delta of 390.2 percent. That is the single largest proportional gap in the comparison set.

The data compression workload shows a similarly decisive margin. The AMD processor records 421988 in passmark_data_compression versus 114775 for the Intel part, a 267.7 percent advantage. Extended instructions follow at 247.8 percent, with the Ryzen 7 9700F posting 33688 and the Core 3 304 posting 9686. These three workloads all involve significant sustained compute, and the AMD chip's results indicate a much higher throughput ceiling.

In multithreaded performance, the passmark_multithread score for the Ryzen 7 9700F is 36470, while the Intel Core 3 304 manages 11625. That translates to a 213.7 percent lead. The random string sorting test shows a 236 percent difference, with scores of 45890 and 13659 respectively. Floating point math also favors the AMD chip heavily: 77955 versus 29722, a 162.3 percent gap.

The smallest margins still favor AMD. In passmark_single_thread, the Ryzen 7 9700F scores 4691 against 3614, a 29.8 percent advantage. That is the only head-to-head test where the Intel part comes within 30 percent. The passmark_find_prime_numbers test shows a 169.1 percent difference (183 versus 68), and passmark_data_encryption shows 152.8 percent (21488 versus 8501). Physics simulation rounds out the set at 144.5 percent, with scores of 2122 and 868.

The average benchmark score in the database reinforces this pattern. The Ryzen 7 9700F carries an avgBenchmarkScore of 69996, and its nearest rivals sit within a narrow band: the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX at 69875 (0.2 percent delta), the Intel Core i7-14700KF at 70163 (-0.2 percent), the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X at 69515 (0.7 percent), and the Intel Core i7-14700K at 69355 (0.9 percent). The Core 3 304, by contrast, has an avgBenchmarkScore of 13745, with nearest rivals including the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX at 13786 (-0.3 percent) and the Intel Core i7-8750H at 13868 (-0.9 percent). The two processors occupy entirely different performance strata.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Granite Ridge codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The transistor count is 8,315 million on a 70.6 mm² die. The Intel Core 3 304 uses the Wildcat Lake codename with a 3 nm process from Intel's own foundry. The database does not list a transistor count or die size for the Intel part.

Core counts differ substantially. The Ryzen 7 9700F provides 8 cores and 16 threads. The Core 3 304 provides 5 cores and 5 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading. The cache hierarchy also diverges. AMD lists L1 cache at 80 KB per core, L2 at 1 MB per core, and a shared L3 of 32 MB. Intel lists L1 at 192 KB total, L2 at 2.5 MB total, and a shared L3 of 6 MB. The AMD part has a much larger aggregate cache footprint.

Memory support differs at the architectural level. The Ryzen 7 9700F supports DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth and ECC memory enabled. The Core 3 304 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth and no ECC support. PCIe connectivity also splits: AMD offers Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while Intel offers Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only).

The integrated graphics situation is inverted. The Ryzen 7 9700F has no integrated graphics (listed as N/A), while the Core 3 304 includes Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core. The AMD chip is a desktop part on AMD Socket AM5; the Intel chip is a mobile part on Intel BGA 1516. The Ryzen 7 9700F has an unlocked multiplier, and the Core 3 304 does not.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data shows no benchmark wins for the Intel Core 3 304 in the head-to-head set. The Ryzen 7 9700F wins all 11 recorded tests. The practical interpretation is that the AMD processor is the stronger choice for compute-heavy workloads across the board: integer math, floating point math, data compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, random string sorting, physics simulation, multithreaded throughput, and single-thread performance.

The Intel part does have characteristics that fit a different usage profile, though those characteristics do not show up as benchmark wins. It is a mobile processor with integrated graphics, which means a system built around it does not require a separate GPU for basic display output. The Ryzen 7 9700F, lacking integrated graphics, requires a discrete graphics card. The Core 3 304 also carries a much lower TDP of 15 watts versus 65 watts for the AMD part, which suits thermally constrained mobile designs. The AMD chip, with its 65 watt TDP, targets desktop systems where power delivery and cooling are less restricted.

The single-thread gap of 29.8 percent is the closest the Intel part comes to the AMD chip. For workloads that are lightly threaded and latency-sensitive, the Core 3 304 is less far behind, but the data still puts the Ryzen 7 9700F ahead. The multithread gap of 213.7 percent shows that heavily threaded workloads amplify the AMD advantage dramatically.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every specification field. The Ryzen 7 9700F belongs to the 9000 series, while the Core 3 304 has no series listed. Core counts are 8 versus 5, and threads are 16 versus 5. Base clocks are 3.80 GHz for AMD and 1.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 5.50 GHz for AMD and 4.30 GHz for Intel. TDP is 65 watts versus 15 watts.

The socket is AMD Socket AM5 for the Ryzen 7 9700F and Intel BGA 1516 for the Core 3 304. The process node is 4 nm (TSMC) versus 3 nm (Intel). The cache totals are 32 MB shared L3 for AMD versus 6 MB shared L3 for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD versus 59.7 GB/s for Intel. ECC memory is supported on AMD, not on Intel. PCIe is Gen 5 with 24 lanes on AMD versus Gen 4 with 6 lanes on Intel.

The integrated graphics field is N/A on the AMD part and Intel Xe3 Graphics (1 Xe) on the Intel part. The market segment is Desktop for AMD and Mobile for Intel. The Ryzen 7 9700F has an unlocked multiplier; the Core 3 304 does not. Release dates differ as well: the Ryzen 7 9700F launched on 2025-09-15, and the Core 3 304 on 2026-04-15. The launch MSRP for the Ryzen 7 9700F is $289, and for the Core 3 304 it is $309.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads.

Q: What is the single-thread performance gap between the two?

A: In passmark_single_thread, the Ryzen 7 9700F scores 4691 and the Core 3 304 scores 3614, a 29.8 percent lead for AMD.

Q: Does the Intel Core 3 304 have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, it includes Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has no integrated graphics (N/A).

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700F supports DDR5 on a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Core 3 304 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X on a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F boosts to 5.50 GHz, while the Intel Core 3 304 boosts to 4.30 GHz.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F's average benchmark score close to any other CPUs?

A: Its avgBenchmarkScore is 69996, within 0.9 percent of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69875), Intel Core i7-14700KF (70163), AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69515), and Intel Core i7-14700K (69355).

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F outperforms the Intel Core 3 304 in every recorded head-to-head test, with margins ranging from 29.8 percent in single-thread performance to 390.2 percent in integer math. The Ryzen 7 9700F sits at the 94th percentile among all CPUs in the database, while the Core 3 304 sits at the 68th percentile. The AMD chip's nearest rivals are high-end desktop processors like the Intel Core i7-14700KF and AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, all within roughly one percent of its average score. The Intel chip's nearest rivals include mobile and workstation parts like the Intel Core i7-8750H and AMD EPYC 7443, none of which approach the Ryzen's performance class.

For desktop users running compute-intensive workloads, the Ryzen 7 9700F is the clear choice based on the data. It delivers more than double the multithreaded score, nearly quadruple the integer math score, and a 29.8 percent single-thread advantage. It requires a discrete GPU, but its performance profile is designed for systems that have one.

For mobile or low-power designs, the Core 3 304 has attributes that matter outside raw benchmark scores: a 15 watt TDP, integrated graphics, and a BGA socket suited to compact laptops. The data does not recommend it for performance-sensitive tasks, but its specification set fits a different market segment entirely. The recorded numbers simply do not put the two processors in the same performance tier.