AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows a clear split between the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 and the Intel Core 7 350, with Intel winning 12 of the 15 recorded tests. The most decisive Intel victories come in computational and encryption workloads. In PassMark floating point math, Intel scores 42809 against AMD's 27193, a 36.5% advantage. The gap is even wider in prime number finding, where Intel's 107 score dwarfs AMD's 44, a 58.9% delta. Data encryption also favors Intel heavily: 10933 versus 7591, a 30.6% lead. Physics simulation shows another large margin, with Intel at 1173 and AMD at 726, a 38.1% difference.

Single-thread performance follows the same pattern. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel posts 2046 against AMD's 1797, a 12.2% advantage. PassMark single-thread mirrors this at 4100 versus 3683, a 10.2% delta. Cinebench R15 single-core shows Intel ahead by 7.9% (292 versus 269). Extended instructions also go Intel's way by 4.9% (12045 versus 11455), and random string sorting favors Intel by 3.6% (17238 versus 16623). In Cinebench R15 multi-core, Intel edges out AMD 1220 to 1195, a slim 2% margin.

AMD's wins are fewer but significant in specific areas. The largest AMD victory is in PassMark integer math, where it scores 39637 against Intel's 33734, a 17.5% lead. Data compression also favors AMD strongly: 158912 versus 143123, an 11% advantage. The third AMD win comes in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where AMD scores 8130 against Intel's 8030, a 1.2% margin. This multi-core result is notable because Intel wins the R15 multi-core test but loses the R23 version, suggesting the two processors trade places depending on the workload length and threading characteristics.

The overall average benchmark score tells a different story than the head-to-head wins. AMD's average is 19617, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. Intel's average is 17779, in the 71st percentile. AMD's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 (0.1% ahead), Intel Core i5-12500 (0.3% behind), Intel Core i5-11600KF (0.5% behind), and Intel Core i7-10700F (0.6% ahead). Intel's nearest rivals are the Intel Core 5 221TE (0.5% ahead), AMD EPYC 9374F (0.5% behind), AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT (0.6% ahead), and Intel Core 5 120U (0.7% ahead).

The Verdict

The data indicates two different performance profiles. The Intel Core 7 350 is the stronger choice for single-threaded tasks, floating point math, encryption, physics simulation, and prime number computation. Its 12.2% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core and 36.5% lead in floating point math are substantial. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 counters with dominance in integer math and data compression, plus a narrow win in Cinebench R23 multi-core.

For workloads that rely on integer operations, such as database processing, compression algorithms, or general business applications, the AMD part's 17.5% integer math advantage and 11% data compression lead make it the better fit. For scientific computing, encryption, physics engines, or any workload that stresses floating point throughput, the Intel part's advantages are decisive.

The PassMark multithread score favors Intel by 12.2% (15170 versus 13320), which aligns with Intel's wins in physics and floating point math. However, the Cinebench R23 multi-core result favors AMD by 1.2%, showing that threaded performance is workload-dependent. The single-thread scores consistently favor Intel across all measured tests, which suggests the Intel part has a higher sustained single-core ceiling.

Where Each One Wins

Intel Core 7 350 wins in: single-thread performance across all Cinebench and PassMark tests, floating point math, data encryption, prime number finding, physics simulation, extended instructions, random string sorting, and PassMark multithread. The 58.9% lead in prime numbers and 36.5% lead in floating point math are the largest margins in the entire comparison.

AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 wins in: integer math, data compression, and Cinebench R23 multi-core. The integer math lead of 17.5% and data compression lead of 11% are substantial enough to matter in real-world productivity tasks. The 1.2% Cinebench R23 multi-core win shows that under certain threaded workloads, the AMD part can outperform despite having fewer cores.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-core performance?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 wins every single-thread test. It leads by 12.2% in Cinebench R23 single-core (2046 versus 1797), by 10.2% in PassMark single-thread (4100 versus 3683), and by 7.9% in Cinebench R15 single-core (292 versus 269).

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 win any multi-core test?

A: Yes, it wins Cinebench R23 multi-core with a score of 8130 against Intel's 8030, a 1.2% margin. However, Intel wins Cinebench R15 multi-core (1220 versus 1195) and PassMark multithread (15170 versus 13320).

Q: Which processor is better for encryption workloads?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 is significantly better. Its PassMark data encryption score of 10933 is 30.6% higher than the AMD's 7591.

Q: How do the processors compare in floating point math?

A: Intel dominates. Its PassMark floating point math score of 42809 is 36.5% ahead of AMD's 27193. Intel also leads in extended instructions by 4.9% (12045 versus 11455).

Q: Which processor has the higher overall average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 has a higher average score of 19617, compared to Intel's 17779. AMD ranks in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs, while Intel ranks in the 71st percentile.

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

A: The largest gap is in PassMark find prime numbers, where Intel scores 107 against AMD's 44, a 58.9% difference. The second largest gap is in floating point math at 36.5%.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC and uses the Gorgon Point codename. It belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation based on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core 7 350 uses a 3 nm process at Intel with the Wildcat Lake codename, part of the Core 5 generation.

Cache layout differs substantially. AMD provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of L3 total. Intel provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3. The AMD part has 4 cores and 8 threads, while Intel has 6 cores and 6 threads. This means AMD uses simultaneous multithreading to reach 8 threads from 4 cores, while Intel runs each core as a single thread.

Memory architecture also diverges. AMD uses a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while Intel uses a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s. Both support DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory. AMD supports ECC memory; Intel does not.

The integrated graphics differ: AMD uses the Radeon 840M, while Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. PCIe connectivity also differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes, while Intel provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes. Both processors have locked multipliers and target the mobile market segment.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 | Intel Core 7 350 |

|----------------|---------------------|-------------------|

| Cores | 4 | 6 |

| Threads | 8 | 6 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.50 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 15 W |

| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| L1 cache | 80 KB per core | 192 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 2.5 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 4 MB | 6 MB shared |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| ECC support | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 lanes | Gen 4, 6 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 840M | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Launch date | 2026-01-04 | 2026-04-15 |

| Launch MSRP | N/A | $469 |

The Intel part uses a smaller 3 nm node but draws less power at 15 W TDP versus 28 W for AMD. Despite the higher TDP, AMD's boost clock is lower at 4.50 GHz versus 4.80 GHz for Intel. The Intel part has more L3 cache overall, but AMD's dual-channel memory provides higher bandwidth. The socket types are not compatible: AMD uses FP8, Intel uses BGA 1516. The production status for both is listed as active.