AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS vs Intel Core 3 304 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS records an average benchmark score of 39603, compared to 13745 for the Intel Core 3 304. The AMD part also sits at the 87th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel part sits at the 68th percentile.

Q: How do the two compare in Cinebench R23 single-core performance?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 wins the Cinebench R23 single-core test with a score of 1765 against 1724 for the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS, a 2.3% advantage for Intel.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads, meaning it has no hyper-threading.

Q: What memory bandwidth does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS supports dual-channel DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 3 304 supports single-channel DDR5 and LPDDR5X with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Does either processor feature ECC memory support?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 3 304 does not support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS has 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 3 304 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is built on Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename, manufactured by TSMC on a 4 nm process. It integrates 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core 3 304 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, manufactured by Intel on a 3 nm process, with transistor count and die size not recorded in the database.

Core topology differs sharply. The AMD part provides 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel part provides 5 cores and 5 threads, indicating no simultaneous multithreading. The AMD part has 64 KB L1 per core and 1 MB L2 per core, while the Intel part has 192 KB total L1 and 2.5 MB total L2. L3 cache favors AMD at 16 MB shared versus 6 MB shared for Intel.

Memory architecture also diverges. AMD supports dual-channel DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and ECC memory. Intel supports single-channel DDR5 and LPDDR5X with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC. PCIe connectivity favors AMD with Gen 4 and 20 lanes (CPU only), versus Intel with Gen 4 and 6 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ as well: AMD uses Radeon 780M, while Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core. The AMD socket is FP7, and the Intel socket is BGA 1516. The AMD part ships with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and boost clock of 5.10 GHz, while the Intel part has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The AMD TDP is 28 W, and the Intel TDP is 15 W.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS dominates the head-to-head comparison, winning 14 of the 15 recorded tests. The Intel Core 3 304 wins only one test.

The largest AMD advantage appears in PassMark integer math, where the AMD scores 93342 against 24640 for Intel, a 278.8% lead. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a 189.5% advantage for AMD (2458 versus 849). Cinebench R23 multi-core delivers a 180.9% lead (14784 versus 5263). PassMark random string sorting shows a 177.6% advantage (37922 versus 13659), and PassMark data compression shows a 171.1% lead (311199 versus 114775).

Other substantial wins for AMD include PassMark extended instructions at 130.2% (22298 versus 9686), PassMark multithread at 129.2% (26646 versus 11625), and PassMark data encryption at 121.6% (18838 versus 8501). PassMark floating point math favors AMD by 87.5% (55739 versus 29722), and PassMark physics favors AMD by 55.6% (1351 versus 868). PassMark find prime numbers shows a 23.5% AMD advantage (84 versus 68).

Single-threaded results are much closer. In PassMark single-thread, AMD scores 3692 versus 3614 for Intel, a 2.2% lead. In Cinebench R15 single-core, AMD scores 271.5 versus 264, a 2.8% lead. The one Intel win comes in Cinebench R23 single-core, where Intel scores 1765 versus 1724 for AMD, a 2.3% advantage.

The average benchmark score gap is also large: 39603 for AMD versus 13745 for Intel, roughly 2.9 times higher for the AMD part.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every recorded specification field. Cores: 8 versus 5. Threads: 16 versus 5. Base clock: 3.30 GHz versus 1.50 GHz. Boost clock: 5.10 GHz versus 4.30 GHz. TDP: 28 W versus 15 W. Socket: FP7 versus BGA 1516. Codename: Hawk Point versus Wildcat Lake. Process node: 4 nm versus 3 nm. Foundry: TSMC versus Intel.

Cache layouts differ completely. AMD has 64 KB L1 per core and 1 MB L2 per core; Intel has 192 KB total L1 and 2.5 MB total L2. L3 is 16 MB shared for AMD versus 6 MB shared for Intel. Memory support: AMD uses DDR5 dual-channel with 89.6 GB/s and ECC; Intel uses DDR5 and LPDDR5X single-channel with 59.7 GB/s and no ECC. PCIe lanes: 20 versus 6, both Gen 4 (CPU only). Integrated graphics: Radeon 780M versus Intel Xe3 Graphics (1 Xe). Release dates: 2024-04-15 for AMD versus 2026-04-15 for Intel.

The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $309. The AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded in the database. Transistor count and die size are recorded for AMD only (25,000 million and 178 mm²), with no values for Intel. Part numbers also differ: the AMD lists two FP7 variants, and the Intel lists SAE3K.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is the clear choice for multi-threaded workloads. Its 8-core, 16-thread configuration delivers massive leads in Cinebench R23 multi-core (14784 versus 5263), PassMark multithread (26646 versus 11625), and integer math (93342 versus 24640). Data compression, encryption, extended instruction workloads, floating point math, physics, random string sorting, and prime number finding all favor AMD by margins from 23.5% to 278.8%. For rendering, encoding, batch processing, or any parallel workload, the recorded data indicates AMD holds a decisive advantage.

The Intel Core 3 304 wins only in Cinebench R23 single-core, with a 2.3% edge (1765 versus 1724). That narrow lead does not carry over to other single-thread tests: AMD wins PassMark single-thread by 2.2% and Cinebench R15 single-core by 2.8%. The Intel part also offers a lower TDP of 15 W versus 28 W, which could imply lower power draw in lightweight tasks, though no direct power measurements are recorded. Its 3 nm process node and smaller core count may contribute to efficiency, but the database does not provide wattage comparisons.

The Intel part supports LPDDR5X memory, which AMD does not, potentially enabling lower-power memory configurations. However, the single-channel memory bus at 59.7 GB/s is substantially narrower than AMD's dual-channel 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part also has a later release date (2026-04-15 versus 2024-04-15) and a recorded launch MSRP of $309, but no price comparison can be made without an AMD MSRP.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS outperforms the Intel Core 3 304 in 14 of 15 recorded tests, including every multi-threaded workload, every PassMark test, and both single-core tests except one. The AMD part delivers a 180.9% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and a 278.8% lead in PassMark integer math. Its average benchmark score of 39603 is nearly three times the Intel part's 13745.

The Intel Core 3 304 offers only a single Cinebench R23 single-core win (2.3%) and a lower 15 W TDP, plus support for LPDDR5X memory and a 3 nm process node. For users prioritizing raw performance across rendering, encryption, compression, physics, and general multi-threaded tasks, the data points exclusively to the AMD part. The Intel part may suit scenarios where its lower TDP and single-core Cinebench edge matter, but those are narrow advantages against a processor that wins by double-digit percentages in nearly every other measured category.

The percentile rankings reinforce the conclusion: AMD sits at the 87th percentile among all CPUs, while Intel sits at the 68th percentile. Based strictly on the recorded measurements, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is the stronger processor for almost all workloads.