AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 vs AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep across all 15 benchmark comparisons, with the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 winning every single test against the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435. The largest margin appears in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where the Ryzen AI 7 350 scores 2477 against the Ryzen AI 5 435's 1686, a 31.9% advantage. This pattern of substantial multi-core superiority continues in Cinebench R23, with the Ryzen AI 7 350 posting 16014.5 versus 11333, a 29.2% lead.

Single-core performance tells a closer story. The Ryzen AI 7 350 leads in Cinebench R15 single-core with 294 versus 260, an 11.6% gap, and in Cinebench R23 single-core with 1958 versus 1816, a 7.3% advantage. The PassMark single-thread results narrow further: 3834 versus 3734 for the Ryzen AI 7 350, a 2.6% difference. These smaller deltas suggest that while the Ryzen AI 7 350 holds the edge in lightly threaded workloads, the gap is nowhere near as pronounced as in multi-threaded scenarios.

The PassMark suite reinforces the multi-core dominance. Data compression shows 304089 for the Ryzen AI 7 350 against 225374, a 25.9% win. Integer math delivers 85651 versus 61026, a 28.8% margin. Floating-point math results in 53230 versus 40627, a 23.7% advantage. Data encryption scores 15244 versus 11110, a 27.1% gap. Extended instructions produce 21678 versus 16197, a 25.3% lead. Prime number finding shows 80 versus 58, a 27.5% difference. Physics simulation results in 1349 versus 1075, a 20.3% margin. Random string sorting reaches 33266 versus 24891, a 25.2% gap. The multi-thread aggregate benchmark shows 24935 versus 19000, a 23.8% lead.

The overall average benchmark scores confirm the hierarchy: the Ryzen AI 7 350 averages 34222 across all tests, while the Ryzen AI 5 435 averages 28128. The percentile rankings place the Ryzen AI 7 350 in the 84th percentile of all CPUs, versus the 80th percentile for the Ryzen AI 5 435. The nearest rivals for each processor add context: the Ryzen AI 5 435 sits within 0.3% of the Intel Core i5-14500T and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE, while the Ryzen AI 7 350 is essentially tied with the AMD EPYC 4244P and within 0.4% of the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same Zen 5 architecture, the 4 nm process node from TSMC, and the AMD Socket FP8 platform. The core counts differ: the Ryzen AI 5 435 uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Ryzen AI 7 350 uses 8 cores and 16 threads. Both have a base clock of 2.00 GHz, but the boost clock rises to 4.50 GHz for the Ryzen AI 5 435 and 5.00 GHz for the Ryzen AI 7 350. The TDP is identical at 28 watts for both.

The codenames differ, with the Ryzen AI 5 435 belonging to the Gorgon Point generation (labeled Ryzen AI 400, using Zen 5 / Zen 5c cores) and the Ryzen AI 7 350 belonging to the Krackan Point generation (labeled Ryzen AI 300, also Zen 5 / Zen 5c). The die size for the Ryzen AI 7 350 is listed as 195 mm²; no die size is recorded for the Ryzen AI 5 435.

Cache configurations diverge. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core. The L3 cache differs: the Ryzen AI 5 435 has 4 MB, while the Ryzen AI 7 350 has 8 MB, doubling the shared cache capacity. This larger L3 cache likely contributes to the Ryzen AI 7 350's performance advantage in the benchmark suite.

The integrated graphics differ as well: the Ryzen AI 5 435 uses the Radeon 840M, while the Ryzen AI 7 350 uses the Radeon 860M. Both support DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory support is present on the Ryzen AI 5 435 but absent on the Ryzen AI 7 350. PCIe connectivity shows Gen 4 with 14 lanes for the Ryzen AI 5 435 versus Gen 4 with 16 lanes for the Ryzen AI 7 350. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The release dates differ, with the Ryzen AI 7 350 appearing earlier in the database.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 outperforms the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 in every recorded test. The multi-core workloads show the largest gaps, driven by the two additional cores, four additional threads, and double the L3 cache. The Ryzen AI 7 350's 5.00 GHz boost clock provides a smaller but consistent single-core advantage.

The Ryzen AI 5 435 still holds a respectable position in the broader market, sitting at the 80th percentile and matching the Intel Core i5-14500T within 0.2%. Its 28-watt TDP and 4 nm process mean it remains a capable mobile processor for less demanding workloads. The Ryzen AI 7 350, however, delivers 16 threads and a larger cache pool, which translates directly into the 20-30% multi-core margins observed.

For users who prioritize multi-threaded throughput, the data points firmly to the Ryzen AI 7 350. For those who need only modest thread counts and favor the lighter configuration, the Ryzen AI 5 435 retains the same socket, memory support, and 28-watt envelope, but it concedes meaningful performance across every category measured.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: How much faster is the Ryzen AI 7 350 in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Ryzen AI 7 350 scores 16014.5 versus 11333 for the Ryzen AI 5 435, a 29.2% advantage.

Q: Do both processors use the same socket?

A: Yes, both use AMD Socket FP8.

Q: What is the L3 cache difference?

A: The Ryzen AI 5 435 has 4 MB of L3 cache, while the Ryzen AI 7 350 has 8 MB.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Ryzen AI 7 350 boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the Ryzen AI 5 435 boosts to 4.50 GHz.

Q: Do both support ECC memory?

A: No, the Ryzen AI 5 435 supports ECC memory, but the Ryzen AI 7 350 does not.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen AI 7 350 wins all 15 recorded benchmark comparisons. The largest margins are in multi-core tests: Cinebench R15 multi-core (31.9% lead), Cinebench R23 multi-core (29.2%), integer math (28.8%), prime number finding (27.5%), data encryption (27.1%), and data compression (25.9%). These results align with the extra two cores, four threads, and doubled L3 cache.

The Ryzen AI 5 435 does not win any benchmark in the head-to-head set. Its closest relative performance appears in single-threaded tests, where the Ryzen AI 7 350 leads by only 2.6% in PassMark single-thread and 7.3% in Cinebench R23 single-core. The Ryzen AI 5 435 also offers ECC memory support and fewer PCIe lanes (14 versus 16), which may matter for specific system requirements, but the performance data shows no scenario where it takes the lead.

The Ryzen AI 7 350's average benchmark score of 34222 places it near the AMD EPYC 4244P (34220) and Intel Core i5-13450HX (34333), while the Ryzen AI 5 435's 28128 average sits near the Intel Core i5-14500T (28065) and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE (28054). These rival comparisons confirm that the Ryzen AI 7 350 competes in a higher performance tier.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in the following recorded specifications:

• Cores: 6 (Ryzen AI 5 435) versus 8 (Ryzen AI 7 350)
• Threads: 12 versus 16
• Boost clock: 4.50 GHz versus 5.00 GHz
• Codename: Gorgon Point versus Krackan Point
• Generation: Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) versus Ryzen AI 300 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c)
• Die size: not recorded versus 195 mm²
• L3 cache: 4 MB versus 8 MB
• ECC memory: supported versus not supported
• PCIe lanes: 14 versus 16 (both Gen 4)
• Integrated graphics: Radeon 840M versus Radeon 860M
• Release date: 2026-01-04 versus 2025-01-05
• Part number: 100-000001337 versus 100-000001601

Identical specifications include base clock (2.00 GHz), TDP (28 watts), socket (AMD Socket FP8), architecture (Zen 5), process node (4 nm), foundry (TSMC), L1 cache (80 KB per core), L2 cache (1 MB per core), memory support (DDR5, LPDDR5X), memory bus (dual-channel), memory bandwidth (89.6 GB/s), market segment (mobile), production status (active), and unlocked multiplier (false). Neither processor has a recorded launch MSRP.