AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS and the Intel Core 7 350 are both active mobile processors, but the benchmark data places them in entirely different performance tiers. The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS holds a decisive lead in the vast majority of recorded tests, with the Intel Core 7 350 securing only a few narrow victories. The following analysis breaks down the recorded performance data from the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS dominates the head-to-head comparison, winning 14 of the 17 recorded benchmark tests. The most dramatic margin appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the AMD part scores 25,165 against the Intel part's 8,030, a delta of 213.4%. This result is consistent with the PassMark integer math test, where the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS scores 103,390 versus 33,734 for the Core 7 350, a 206.5% advantage.

Multi-threaded workloads show a similar pattern. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD processor scores 2,536 against Intel's 1,220, a 107.9% difference. The Cinebench R20 multi-core test shows a 96.7% delta, with scores of 10,569 and 5,373 respectively. PassMark multi-thread testing confirms the trend: the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS scores 30,378, while the Core 7 350 scores 15,170, a 100.3% difference. The data indicates the AMD processor delivers roughly double the multi-threaded throughput in several tests.

Data compression and encryption workloads also heavily favor the AMD part. PassMark data compression shows a 157.7% delta (368,884 versus 143,123), and data encryption shows a 99.6% delta (21,820 versus 10,933). Extended instruction workloads follow suit, with the AMD processor scoring 27,714 compared to Intel's 12,045, a 130.1% delta. Random string sorting yields a 159.1% advantage for the AMD processor (44,668 versus 17,238).

The single-core comparison is closer but still favors AMD in most tests. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS scores 3,552 against 2,046 for the Core 7 350, a 73.6% delta. Cinebench R20 single-core shows a 96.7% delta (1,491 versus 758), and Cinebench R15 single-core shows a 22.3% delta (357 versus 292). Floating point math also goes AMD's way, with a 48.3% delta (63,490 versus 42,809). PassMark physics shows a 21.9% advantage for the AMD processor (1,430 versus 1,173).

The Intel Core 7 350 wins only three tests, and these are not in the traditional CPU rendering or encoding workloads. It takes PassMark find prime numbers with a score of 107 against 91, a 15% delta in its favor. It also wins both PassMark single-thread and single-threaded entries, scoring 4,100 against 3,920 for the AMD processor, a 4.4% delta. These wins indicate a narrow advantage in specific single-threaded integer operations, but they do not offset the broad performance gap seen elsewhere.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and process nodes. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS uses the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Hawk Point, and belongs to the 8000 series. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with 25,000 million transistors and a die size of 178 mm². The Intel Core 7 350, codenamed Wildcat Lake, uses a 3 nm process at Intel with no transistor or die size data recorded. The AMD processor belongs to the Ryzen 9 generation, while the Intel part is listed in the Core 5 generation despite its Core 7 branding.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The AMD processor has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel processor has 6 cores and 6 threads. The lack of hyperthreading on the Intel part is a major factor in the multi-threaded benchmark results. Clock speeds also differ: the AMD processor has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, while the Intel processor has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The thermal design power (TDP) differs as well, with the AMD part rated at 45 W and the Intel part at 15 W.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. The AMD processor has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and only 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The smaller L3 cache on the Intel part likely contributes to its lower scores in cache-sensitive workloads.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD processor supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X but runs in a single-channel configuration with a recorded bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The AMD processor also supports ECC memory, while the Intel part does not. PCIe connectivity differs, with the AMD processor offering Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only) and the Intel processor offering Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are present on both: the AMD processor uses Radeon 780M, while the Intel processor uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel processor uses Intel BGA 1516.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-core Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS scores 25,165 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is 213.4% higher than the Intel Core 7 350's score of 8,030.

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

A: Yes, it wins three recorded tests: PassMark find prime numbers (107 versus 91), and both PassMark single-thread tests (4,100 versus 3,920). These represent a 15% and 4.4% delta, respectively, in Intel's favor.

Q: What is the difference in thread counts between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS has 16 threads, while the Intel Core 7 350 has 6 threads. The AMD processor also has 8 cores compared to Intel's 6 cores.

Q: How do the clock speeds compare?

A: The AMD processor has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel processor has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS has an average benchmark score of 41,963, placing it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 7 350 has an average score of 17,779, placing it in the 71st percentile.

Q: What are the memory bandwidth specifications for each?

A: The AMD processor supports dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel processor supports single-channel memory with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth.

Specification Differences

The database lists the following specification differences between the two processors:

• Cores: AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS has 8 cores; Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores.
• Threads: AMD has 16 threads; Intel has 6 threads.
• Base clock: AMD is 4.00 GHz; Intel is 1.50 GHz.
• Boost clock: AMD is 5.20 GHz; Intel is 4.80 GHz.
• TDP: AMD is 45 W; Intel is 15 W.
• Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket FP7; Intel uses Intel BGA 1516.
• Architecture: AMD uses Zen 4; Intel has no architecture listed.
• Codename: AMD is Hawk Point; Intel is Wildcat Lake.
• Generation: AMD is listed as Ryzen 9 (Zen 4 (Hawk Point)); Intel is listed as Core 5 (Wildcat Lake).
• Process node: AMD is 4 nm; Intel is 3 nm.
• Foundry: AMD uses TSMC; Intel uses Intel.
• Transistors: AMD has 25,000 million; Intel has no recorded value.
• Die size: AMD is 178 mm²; Intel has no recorded value.
• L1 cache: AMD has 64 KB per core; Intel has 192 KB per core.
• L2 cache: AMD has 1 MB per core; Intel has 2.5 MB per core.
• L3 cache: AMD has 16 MB shared; Intel has 6 MB shared.
• Memory support: AMD uses DDR5; Intel uses DDR5 and LPDDR5X.
• Memory bus: AMD is dual-channel; Intel is single-channel.
• Memory bandwidth: AMD is 89.6 GB/s; Intel is 59.7 GB/s.
• ECC memory: AMD supports it; Intel does not.
• PCIe: AMD has Gen 4 with 20 lanes; Intel has Gen 4 with 6 lanes.
• Integrated graphics: AMD uses Radeon 780M; Intel uses Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe).
• Release date: AMD was released 2024-04-15; Intel was released 2026-04-15.
• Launch MSRP: Intel is $469; AMD has no recorded value.
• Part number: AMD has 100-000001314 (FP7r2) and 100-000001386 (FP7); Intel has SAE3F.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is the clear winner for compute-heavy workloads. Its 16 threads, higher clock speeds, and larger L3 cache deliver more than double the performance in several multi-threaded tests, including Cinebench R23 multi-core and PassMark integer math. The data shows it is suited for rendering, compilation, data compression, encryption, and any task that scales with core count and memory bandwidth. The dual-channel memory configuration with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth further supports these workloads.

The Intel Core 7 350 wins in a narrow set of single-threaded integer operations. Its PassMark single-thread score of 4,100 edges out the AMD processor's 3,920, and it leads in the find prime numbers test. The lower TDP of 15 W and the smaller process node of 3 nm suggest it is designed for efficiency rather than peak throughput. The single-channel memory bus and 6 MB L3 cache constrain its performance in memory-intensive tasks, but its single-thread results indicate it can handle lightweight, latency-sensitive operations competently.

For users prioritizing multi-core throughput, the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is the stronger option based on the recorded data. For workloads that depend on specific single-threaded integer calculations, the Intel Core 7 350 offers a measurable, albeit small, advantage. The overall average benchmark score of 41,963 for the AMD part versus 17,779 for the Intel part places them in different performance tiers, with the AMD processor ranking in the 88th percentile of all CPUs and the Intel processor in the 71st percentile.