AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G vs Intel Core 3 304 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for this comparison is one-sided. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G has no benchmark scores in the database, while the Intel Core 3 304 has a full set of Cinebench and PassMark results. Consequently, the head-to-head analysis relies entirely on the Intel part's measured performance, with the AMD processor's capabilities inferred from its architecture and specifications rather than direct test scores.

The Intel Core 3 304 delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 5263 and a single-core score of 1765. In Cinebench R20, it records 4160 multi-core and 587 single-core. The R15 run shows 849 multi-core and 264 single-core. These results place the Core 3 304 at the 68th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 13745.

The nearest rivals in the database provide context for this score. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX averages 13786, a delta of -0.3 percent relative to the Core 3 304, meaning the Intel part trails by a negligible margin. The Intel Core i7-8750H scores 13868, a delta of -0.9 percent, again a narrow gap. The Intel Core 5 120UL sits at 13594, which is 1.1 percent lower than the Core 3 304, putting the Core 3 304 slightly ahead. The AMD EPYC 7443 reaches 13936, a delta of -1.4 percent, the largest gap among these four rivals. These deltas indicate that the Core 3 304 performs in a tight cluster around these established desktop and mobile parts, with no rival differing by more than 1.4 percent.

PassMark results for the Intel Core 3 304 show a multi-thread score of 11625 and a single-thread score of 3614. The integer math workload scores 24640, while floating point math reaches 29722. Data compression scores 114775, data encryption scores 8501, and extended instructions score 9686. Prime number finding scores 68, random string sorting scores 13659, and the physics workload scores 868. These figures represent the only measured performance data available for this comparison.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturers, sockets, and market segments. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G is a desktop processor using AMD Socket AM5, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. Its codename is Gorgon Point, and it belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The thermal design power is 65 watts.

The Intel Core 3 304 is a mobile processor using Intel BGA 1516, built on a 3 nm process at Intel. Its codename is Wildcat Lake, and it belongs to the Core 3 generation. It has 5 cores and 5 threads, with a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The thermal design power is 15 watts, substantially lower than the AMD part's 65 watts.

The AMD processor uses a cache hierarchy of 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 4 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part has 192 KB L1, 2.5 MB L2, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part's larger L3 cache may benefit certain workloads, though the AMD part's per-core L2 allocation is larger.

Memory support differs significantly. The AMD processor supports DDR5 in dual-channel configuration with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s and supports ECC memory. The Intel processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X in single-channel configuration with a memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s and does not support ECC memory. The AMD part's dual-channel interface provides roughly 50 percent more theoretical bandwidth.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The AMD processor provides PCIe Gen 4 with 10 lanes from the CPU. The Intel processor provides PCIe Gen 4 with 6 lanes from the CPU. The AMD part offers more expansion lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD processor uses a Radeon 840M, while the Intel processor uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core. The multiplier is unlocked on the AMD processor, while the Intel processor is locked. The AMD processor's release date is recorded as February 28, 2026, while the Intel processor's release date is April 15, 2026.

The Intel processor has a launch MSRP of $309. The AMD processor has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads. The AMD part provides more than twice the thread count.

Q: How does the Intel Core 3 304 compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Core 3 304 scores 13745 on average. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX scores 13786, a delta of -0.3 percent. The Intel Core i7-8750H scores 13868, a delta of -0.9 percent. The Intel Core 5 120UL scores 13594, a delta of +1.1 percent. The AMD EPYC 7443 scores 13936, a delta of -1.4 percent.

Q: What is the thermal design power difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G has a TDP of 65 watts. The Intel Core 3 304 has a TDP of 15 watts. The Intel part consumes substantially less power.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 3 304 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What memory configurations does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G supports DDR5 in dual-channel mode with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 3 304 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X in single-channel mode with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Where does the Intel Core 3 304 rank among all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 is at the 68th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 13745.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in the following recorded fields:

• Cores: AMD 6, Intel 5
• Threads: AMD 12, Intel 5
• Base clock: AMD 2.00 GHz, Intel 1.50 GHz
• Boost clock: AMD 4.50 GHz, Intel 4.30 GHz
• TDP: AMD 65 W, Intel 15 W
• Socket: AMD Socket AM5, Intel BGA 1516
• Codename: Gorgon Point, Wildcat Lake
• Process node: AMD 4 nm, Intel 3 nm
• Foundry: TSMC, Intel
• L1 cache: AMD 80 KB per core, Intel 192 KB
• L2 cache: AMD 1 MB per core, Intel 2.5 MB
• L3 cache: AMD 4 MB, Intel 6 MB shared
• Memory support: DDR5, DDR5 and LPDDR5X
• Memory bus: Dual-channel, Single-channel
• Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s, 59.7 GB/s
• ECC memory: Yes, No
• PCIe lanes: Gen 4, 10 lanes, Gen 4, 6 lanes
• Integrated graphics: Radeon 840M, Intel Xe3 Graphics (1 Xe)
• Market segment: Desktop, Mobile
• Release date: February 28, 2026, April 15, 2026
• Launch MSRP: None recorded, $309
• Multiplier unlocked: Yes, No

The Verdict

The database contains no benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G, so its measured performance cannot be directly compared to the Intel Core 3 304's recorded results. The Intel part has a complete benchmark profile and a measurable position at the 68th percentile among all CPUs. The AMD part's specifications indicate a higher thread count, higher clocks, a dual-channel memory interface, ECC support, and a desktop socket, but these are architectural facts, not performance measurements.

The Intel Core 3 304's average score of 13745 places it within 1.4 percent of four established processors, including a Threadripper PRO and an EPYC server chip. The data shows that the Core 3 304 competes closely with those parts in aggregate workload performance, despite its smaller core count and lower TDP.

The AMD processor's 12 threads versus 5, its 4.50 GHz boost versus 4.30 GHz, and its dual-channel memory at 89.6 GB/s versus single-channel at 59.7 GB/s suggest it would likely outperform the Intel part in multi-threaded and memory-sensitive workloads, but no recorded measurements confirm this. The Intel part's 3 nm process and 15 W TDP indicate a power efficiency advantage on paper, though thermal and power data for the AMD part are limited to its 65 W TDP rating.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 3 304 wins in the category of recorded data. It has 17 benchmark scores across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and PassMark workloads. It holds a 68th percentile ranking among all CPUs, and its average score of 13745 is within 0.3 percent of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and within 0.9 percent of the Intel Core i7-8750H. It also leads the Intel Core 5 120UL by 1.1 percent and trails the AMD EPYC 7443 by 1.4 percent. For any analysis requiring measured results, the Core 3 304 is the only option with data.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G wins in specification-based advantages. It offers 6 cores and 12 threads, double the thread count of the Intel part. Its base clock of 2.00 GHz and boost clock of 4.50 GHz are both higher than the Intel part's 1.50 GHz and 4.30 GHz. Its dual-channel memory interface delivers 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, roughly 50 percent more than the Intel part's 59.7 GB/s. It supports ECC memory, which the Intel part does not. Its PCIe Gen 4 implementation provides 10 lanes versus 6. Its multiplier is unlocked, allowing user overclocking. Its desktop socket, AMD Socket AM5, is a replaceable form factor compared to the Intel part's BGA 1516, which is soldered.

The use-case split follows directly from these facts. For a mobile system requiring low power draw, a 15 W TDP, and a soldered BGA package, the Intel Core 3 304 is the appropriate choice. For a desktop system where higher thread counts, higher memory bandwidth, ECC support, and overclocking are priorities, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G presents the relevant specifications. The absence of AMD benchmark data means the performance claims for that part remain unverified in the database, while the Intel part's results are fully documented.