AMD Ryzen 9 270 vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a decisive overall victory for the AMD Ryzen 9 270, which wins 14 of the 17 recorded tests. The Intel Core 7 350 takes only 3 wins, and two of those are the same test recorded under different names. The margin in the AMD-favored tests is often enormous, particularly in multi-threaded workloads.

The largest gap appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the AMD Ryzen 9 270 scores 26438 against the Intel Core 7 350's 8030. That is a delta of 229.2%, meaning the AMD part delivers more than three times the multi-core performance in that test. Cinebench R20 multi-core follows a similar pattern: 11103 versus 5373, a 106.6% advantage. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows 2664 versus 1220, a 118.4% lead. These results indicate that the AMD processor's 8 cores and 16 threads are far more effective at scaling across parallel workloads than the Intel part's 6 cores and 6 threads.

Integer math is another area of substantial dominance. The PassMark integer math test records 98266 for the AMD Ryzen 9 270 and 33734 for the Intel Core 7 350, a delta of 191.3%. Random string sorting shows 42819 versus 17238, a 148.4% lead. Data compression scores 351398 against 143123, a 145.5% advantage. Extended instructions follow with 26729 versus 12045, a 121.9% margin. These four PassMark subtests all point to the same conclusion: the AMD design handles algorithmic and data-heavy tasks with far greater throughput.

Single-core results are more mixed. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the AMD Ryzen 9 270 scores 3732 against 2046, a 82.4% lead. Cinebench R20 single-core shows 1567 versus 758, a 106.7% delta. Cinebench R15 single-core records 376 versus 292, a 28.8% advantage. However, the PassMark single-thread test flips in favor of the Intel Core 7 350, which scores 4100 versus 3784, a 7.7% lead. The same test appears twice in the data under slightly different names, and both entries show the same result. This suggests the Intel chip has a genuine edge in certain latency-sensitive single-threaded operations, even though the Cinebench single-core tests tell the opposite story.

The Intel Core 7 350 also wins the PassMark find prime numbers test, scoring 107 against 88, a 17.8% advantage. This is an unusual result given the Intel part's lower clock speed and smaller core count. It may reflect the efficiency of the Wildcat Lake architecture on a specific instruction pattern. The third Intel win is the duplicate single-thread record, so the actual unique wins for Intel are two: single-thread and find prime numbers.

Other AMD wins include PassMark data encryption at 20852 versus 10933, a 90.7% lead, and PassMark multithread at 29089 versus 15170, a 91.8% margin. Floating point math shows 60122 versus 42809, a 40.4% advantage, and physics records 1365 versus 1173, a 16.4% lead. Even in the closest AMD win, physics, the margin is clear.

The average benchmark score in the database places the AMD Ryzen 9 270 at 40246, while the Intel Core 7 350 averages 17779. The AMD part sits at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, whereas the Intel part is at the 71st percentile. The nearest rivals for the AMD chip include the Intel Core i9-13905H at 40313 (a 0.2% difference) and the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 at 40081 (a 0.4% difference), indicating the Ryzen 9 270 competes with much higher-tier processors. The Intel Core 7 350's nearest rivals are the Intel Core 5 221TE at 17860 (0.5% difference) and the Intel Core 5 120U at 17898 (0.7% difference), a far lower performance tier.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen 9 270 is the stronger processor for almost every workload category. Its multi-core scores are more than double those of the Intel Core 7 350 in most tests, and in Cinebench R23 multi-core it is more than triple. The AMD part also leads in single-core Cinebench tests, floating point math, encryption, compression, and integer math. The Intel Core 7 350 only wins in PassMark single-thread and find prime numbers, with the single-thread margin at 7.7% and the prime number margin at 17.8%.

The percentile rankings reinforce this split. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 sits at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 7 350 sits at the 71st percentile. The average benchmark score gap is substantial: 40246 versus 17779. The AMD chip's nearest rivals are processors like the Intel Core i9-13905H and AMD Ryzen 7 7700, both of which score within 0.4% of it. The Intel chip's nearest rivals are lower-tier mobile and desktop parts such as the Intel Core 5 221TE and Intel Core 5 120U.

The Intel Core 7 350 does have a niche. Its PassMark single-thread score of 4100 is the highest single benchmark score recorded for either processor in that category, and its prime number finding performance is better. The lower 15 TDP also makes it a candidate for thermally constrained systems, though the data does not include thermal or power consumption measurements beyond the listed TDP values.

For users prioritizing multi-core rendering, data processing, or general productivity, the AMD Ryzen 9 270 is the clear choice. For workloads that depend on the specific single-thread pattern measured by PassMark, the Intel Core 7 350 has a measurable but narrow advantage. The overall database ranking, however, places the AMD part far ahead.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 270 uses the Zen 4 architecture under the codename Hawk Point. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC and contains 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 350 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, with an Intel 3 nm process and no transistor or die size data recorded in the database.

Core counts differ significantly. The AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel part has 6 cores and 6 threads. The AMD chip therefore supports simultaneous multithreading, while the Intel chip does not appear to, based on the equal core and thread counts.

Cache organization also differs. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 350 has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has a larger per-core L1 and L2, but the AMD part has a larger total L3 pool.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD chip supports DDR5 on a dual-channel bus with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X on a single-channel bus with a memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. Neither processor supports ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 provides Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while the Intel Core 7 350 provides Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD part uses the Radeon 780M, while the Intel part uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores.

The AMD processor's base clock is 4.00 GHz with a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel processor's base clock is 1.50 GHz with a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Intel part has a much lower base clock but a boost clock only 0.40 GHz below the AMD chip. The TDP values are 45 for the AMD part and 15 for the Intel part.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded specification fields. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads. Base clocks are 4.00 GHz for AMD and 1.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 5.20 GHz for AMD and 4.80 GHz for Intel. TDP is 45 for AMD and 15 for Intel.

Sockets are different: AMD Socket FP8 for the Ryzen 9 270, Intel BGA 1516 for the Core 7 350. The process node is 4 nm for AMD and 3 nm for Intel. The foundry is TSMC for AMD and Intel for the Intel part. Transistor count is 25,000 million for AMD, with no data for Intel. Die size is 178 mm² for AMD, with no data for Intel.

L1 cache is 64 KB per core for AMD and 192 KB per core for Intel. L2 cache is 1 MB per core for AMD and 2.5 MB per core for Intel. L3 cache is 16 MB shared for AMD and 6 MB shared for Intel. Memory support is DDR5 for AMD and DDR5 plus LPDDR5X for Intel. Memory bus is dual-channel for AMD and single-channel for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD and 59.7 GB/s for Intel. PCIe is Gen 4 with 20 lanes for AMD and Gen 4 with 6 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon 780M for AMD and Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) for Intel.

Release dates differ: the AMD chip was released on 2025-01-05, while the Intel chip was released on 2026-04-15. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $469, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. Both have locked multipliers. Part numbers are 100-000001836 for AMD and SAE3F for Intel. Both target the mobile market segment and are listed as active.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 270 has an average benchmark score of 40246, while the Intel Core 7 350 averages 17779.

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 350 win any benchmark tests?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 7 350 wins the PassMark single-thread test with a score of 4100 versus 3784, a 7.7% margin, and the PassMark find prime numbers test with 107 versus 88, a 17.8% margin.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest gap is in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the AMD Ryzen 9 270 scores 26438 and the Intel Core 7 350 scores 8030, a delta of 229.2%.

Q: Which processor supports a higher memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 270 supports a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s on a dual-channel bus, while the Intel Core 7 350 supports 59.7 GB/s on a single-channel bus.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 270 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What are the TDP values for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 270 has a TDP of 45, and the Intel Core 7 350 has a TDP of 15.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 270 dominates multi-threaded and data-intensive workloads. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 229.2% lead, Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 106.6%, and Cinebench R15 multi-core shows 118.4%. PassMark integer math records a 191.3% margin, random string sorting a 148.4% margin, and data compression a 145.5% margin. Extended instructions, data encryption, multithread, floating point math, and physics all favor the AMD part with margins ranging from 16.4% to 121.9%. The AMD chip also wins all three Cinebench single-core tests, with margins from 28.8% to 106.7%.

The Intel Core 7 350 wins only two unique tests. The PassMark single-thread test shows a 7.7% advantage, and the find prime numbers test shows a 17.8% advantage. Both wins are in narrow, specific workloads. The single-thread result may matter for applications that are highly latency-sensitive and cannot use multiple cores effectively. The prime number result suggests a particular strength in certain algorithmic loops, though the AMD part remains far ahead in most other computational tasks.

The database percentile rankings summarize the split. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 ranks at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 7 350 ranks at the 71st percentile. The AMD part's nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i9-13905H and AMD Ryzen 7 7700, are high-performance processors. The Intel part's nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core 5 221TE and Intel Core 5 120U, occupy a lower performance tier. The data clearly shows the AMD Ryzen 9 270 as the higher-performing processor for the vast majority of use cases, with the Intel Core 7 350 holding only a narrow single-thread niche.