AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a desktop processor built for sustained multi-threaded workloads and high-throughput computing. The Intel Core 7 350 is a mobile processor designed for efficiency in compact systems. The benchmark data confirms a complete sweep: the Ryzen 7 9800X3D wins all 15 recorded head-to-head comparisons, with zero wins for the Intel Core 7 350.

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D delivers an average benchmark score of 39,768, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 7 350 averages 17,779, sitting in the 71st percentile. The nearest rivals for the AMD part include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS at 39,603 (0.4% behind), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 at 40,048 (0.7% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 at 40,081 (0.8% ahead). The Intel part's closest competitors are the Intel Core 5 221TE at 17,860 (0.5% ahead), the AMD EPYC 9374F at 17,693 (0.5% behind), and the Intel Core 5 120U at 17,898 (0.7% ahead).

The data shows this is not a contest between equals. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a desktop part with an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel Core 7 350 is a locked mobile chip. The AMD processor leads in every single benchmark category, from single-thread to max-thread workloads. The Intel processor has no category where it outperforms the AMD part.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D wins every benchmark category. The largest margins appear in integer-heavy and physics-based workloads. In PassMark integer math, the AMD part scores 116,709 against 33,734 for Intel, a 246% advantage. In PassMark physics, the AMD part scores 4,083 versus 1,173, a 248.1% lead. The PassMark find prime numbers test shows the biggest gap at 295.3% (423 versus 107).

Multi-threaded rendering also favors the AMD part heavily. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 23,230 for AMD versus 8,030 for Intel, a 189.3% difference. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows 3,647 versus 1,220, a 198.9% gap. The PassMark multithread test confirms the trend: 40,009 versus 15,170, a 163.7% lead.

Data compression and encryption workloads follow the same pattern. PassMark data compression shows 468,017 versus 143,123, a 227% advantage. Data encryption shows 22,158 versus 10,933, a 102.7% lead. Extended instruction workloads show 38,808 versus 12,045, a 222.2% gap.

Single-thread performance is closer but still favors AMD. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 2,080 versus 2,046, only a 1.7% difference. PassMark single-thread shows 4,430 versus 4,100, an 8% lead. Cinebench R15 single-core shows 328 versus 292, a 12.3% advantage.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D uses the Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It has 8 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The processor contains 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. It uses an AMD Socket AM5 with a TDP of 120 watts.

Cache configuration differs substantially. The AMD part has 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 96 MB shared L3. The Intel part has 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and only 6 MB shared L3. The total cache capacity is dramatically different, which helps explain the AMD part's performance in repeated workloads.

The Intel Core 7 350 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, built on a 3 nm process at Intel. It has 6 cores and 6 threads with a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The socket is Intel BGA 1516, and the TDP is 15 watts. The multiplier is locked. The integrated graphics are Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores.

Memory support differs. The AMD part supports DDR5 with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with single-channel memory and a bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The AMD part supports ECC memory; the Intel part does not. PCIe lanes also differ: the AMD part has Gen 5 with 24 lanes, while the Intel part has Gen 4 with 6 lanes.

The release dates are far apart. The AMD part launched on 2024-11-06. The Intel part launched on 2026-04-15. The AMD part carries a launch MSRP of $479, while the Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $469.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What is the single-thread performance difference?

A: In Cinebench R23 single-core, the AMD part scores 2,080 versus 2,046 for Intel, a 1.7% lead. In PassMark single-thread, the AMD part scores 4,430 versus 4,100, an 8% lead.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 350 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the L3 cache size on each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 350 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has a TDP of 120 watts. The Intel Core 7 350 has a TDP of 15 watts.

Q: Which processor has a higher memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s with dual-channel support. The Intel Core 7 350 has a memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s with single-channel support.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single benchmark gap is in PassMark find prime numbers. The AMD part scores 423, the Intel part scores 107, giving AMD a 295.3% advantage. This test is heavily dependent on raw integer throughput and cache efficiency, where the AMD part's larger L3 and higher boost clock show clear benefits.

PassMark integer math shows a 246% lead for AMD (116,709 versus 33,734). PassMark physics shows a 248.1% lead (4,083 versus 1,173). PassMark data compression shows a 227% lead (468,017 versus 143,123). PassMark extended instructions shows a 222.2% lead (38,808 versus 12,045).

Rendering workloads follow with Cinebench R15 multi-core at 198.9% (3,647 versus 1,220) and Cinebench R23 multi-core at 189.3% (23,230 versus 8,030). The PassMark multithread score shows 163.7% (40,009 versus 15,170). PassMark random string sorting shows 181.5% (48,526 versus 17,238).

PassMark floating point math shows an 85.6% lead (79,456 versus 42,809). PassMark data encryption shows a 102.7% lead (22,158 versus 10,933). The smallest single-thread gaps occur in Cinebench R23 single-core at 1.7% (2,080 versus 2,046), PassMark single-thread at 8% (4,430 versus 4,100), and Cinebench R15 single-core at 12.3% (328 versus 292).

The AMD part also shows its dominance in the 3DMark suite from the individual benchmark data. The 3DMark 16-thread score is 10,081, the 8-thread score is 8,252, the 4-thread score is 4,669, the 2-thread score is 2,394, the max-thread score is 10,067, and the single-thread score is 1,212. The Intel part does not have corresponding 3DMark scores in the recorded data.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has 8 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads with a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

The process node differs: AMD uses 4 nm at TSMC, Intel uses 3 nm at Intel. The AMD part has 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. The Intel part has no transistor or die size data recorded.

Cache sizes differ significantly. AMD has 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 96 MB shared L3. Intel has 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 6 MB shared L3.

Memory support differs. AMD supports DDR5 with dual-channel memory and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with single-channel memory and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory is supported on AMD but not on Intel.

PCIe capabilities differ. AMD has Gen 5 with 24 lanes. Intel has Gen 4 with 6 lanes. The sockets are different: AMD uses Socket AM5, Intel uses BGA 1516.

The TDP differs substantially: 120 watts for AMD versus 15 watts for Intel. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel part is locked. The integrated graphics differ: AMD has Radeon Graphics, Intel has Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores.

The market segments differ: AMD is a desktop part, Intel is a mobile part. The release dates differ: AMD launched on 2024-11-06, Intel on 2026-04-15. The launch MSRP values are $479 for AMD and $469 for Intel. The part numbers are 100-000001084 for AMD and SAE3F for Intel.