AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G vs Intel Core 3 N355 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark scores between the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G and the Intel Core 3 N355. Instead, the Intel part has a full set of recorded measurements, while the AMD processor has no benchmark entries in the current dataset. This means the comparison must be drawn from the Intel Core 3 N355's absolute scores and its standing against nearby rivals, plus the architectural and specification differences that separate the two processors.

The Intel Core 3 N355 delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 5262 and a single-core score of 1039. In Cinebench R20, it records 3612 multi-core and 509 single-core. The older R15 test shows 822 multi-core and 168 single-core. These figures place the N355 at the 68th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 13492. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i3-12100F at 13494 (0% delta), the Intel Core 5 120UL at 13594 (-0.8% delta), the Intel Core i5-9500 at 13452 (0.3% delta), and the Intel Core i7-1250U at 13351 (1.1% delta). The N355 sits essentially level with these parts, within roughly one percent in either direction, indicating that its overall measured performance is competitive with a range of older desktop and mobile processors.

Looking at the PassMark suite, the N355 shows a multi-thread score of 10174 and a single-thread score of 2153. Integer math reaches 33894, floating point math reaches 22695, and extended instructions score 5968. Data compression records 117435, data encryption records 8121, and random string sorting records 14706. Physics scores 625, and finding prime numbers scores 27. These are the only benchmark results available, and they establish the N355 as a mid-tier performer for its segment.

Since the Ryzen AI 5 435G has no benchmark scores in the database, no direct win-loss tally can be computed. The head-to-head benchmark section therefore relies on the N355's recorded data as the sole quantitative reference point. The AMD part's percentile of 50 across all CPUs is the only positioning metric available for it, and that places it below the N355's 68th percentile in the database's overall ranking. This percentile gap suggests that, based on recorded data, the Intel processor sits higher in the performance distribution, though the absence of actual AMD benchmark scores leaves that as an inference rather than a measured result.

The Verdict

From the available data, the Intel Core 3 N355 is the only processor with measurable benchmark outcomes. Its 68th percentile ranking and average score of 13492, which aligns with the Intel Core i3-12100F at a 0% delta, indicate that it performs at a level comparable to established desktop quad-core parts from a few generations ago. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G, at the 50th percentile with no recorded scores, cannot be positioned relative to the N355 in any quantitative manner.

For workloads that rely on multi-threaded throughput, the N355's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 5262 and PassMark multi-thread score of 10174 provide concrete reference points. Single-thread performance is similarly documented with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1039 and a PassMark single-thread score of 2153. The data shows that the Intel part is a functional, mid-range processor for both single and multi-threaded tasks.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G, lacking any benchmark entries, cannot be validated against these numbers. The database records no wins for either side because no head-to-head results exist. Users seeking a processor with verified performance data would find the Intel Core 3 N355 fully characterized, while the AMD part remains unmeasured in this database.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G uses the Gorgon Point codename, built on the Ryzen AI 400 generation with Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 3 N355 uses the Twin Lake architecture, part of the Core 3 generation based on Alder Lake-N, and is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel. The process node difference is substantial: 4 nm versus 10 nm, which typically indicates a newer manufacturing technology for the AMD part, though the measured impact cannot be quantified here because the AMD processor has no benchmark scores.

The cache layouts differ notably. The AMD processor provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a total of 4 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor provides 96 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of shared L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has more L3 cache overall (6 MB versus 4 MB), while the AMD part has per-core L2 that scales with its six cores, totaling 6 MB of L2 across all cores. The Intel L2 is shared, also totaling 2 MB, which is smaller than the AMD L2 aggregate.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G includes a Radeon 840M, while the Intel Core 3 N355 includes UHD Graphics 770. The database lists no benchmark scores for either GPU, so no performance comparison is possible.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ significantly. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G has 6 cores and 12 threads, enabling simultaneous multi-threading. The Intel Core 3 N355 has 8 cores and 8 threads, with no multi-threading support. The AMD part therefore has fewer physical cores but more logical threads, while the Intel part has more physical cores but fewer logical threads.

Clock speeds also differ. The AMD processor has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The Intel processor has a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. The AMD part has a higher boost clock by 0.60 GHz and a slightly higher base clock by 0.10 GHz.

Thermal design power presents a major gap. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G is rated at 65 watts, while the Intel Core 3 N355 is rated at 15 watts. This indicates the Intel part is designed for much lower power envelopes, typical of mobile or fanless systems, while the AMD part targets a desktop socket with higher power delivery.

The socket types are incompatible. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM5, a desktop platform. The Intel processor uses Intel BGA 1264, a soldered mobile package. The AMD part is a desktop-market component with an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is a mobile-market component with a locked multiplier. The AMD part's part number is 100-000001158; the Intel part's is SRPNT.

Memory support differs sharply. The AMD processor supports DDR5 only, with a dual-channel memory bus and 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth, plus ECC memory capability. The Intel processor supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5, but uses a single-channel memory bus with 38.4 GB/s of bandwidth and no ECC support. The AMD part has more than double the memory bandwidth of the Intel part, which can affect memory-bound workloads, though no benchmark data confirms this.

PCIe support also differs. The AMD processor provides Gen 4 with 10 CPU lanes; the Intel processor provides Gen 3 with 9 CPU lanes. The AMD part offers a newer PCIe generation and one additional lane.

The release dates are recorded: the Intel Core 3 N355 was released on 2025-01-06, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G was released on 2026-02-28. Both are listed as active in production.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 3 N355 has 8 cores, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G has 6 cores.

Q: Which processor supports multi-threading?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G supports 12 threads from its 6 cores, indicating simultaneous multi-threading. The Intel Core 3 N355 has 8 threads from 8 cores, with no multi-threading.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G has a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 3 N355 has a single-channel bus with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What is the thermal design power for each?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G is rated at 65 watts. The Intel Core 3 N355 is rated at 15 watts.

Q: Are the sockets compatible?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel Core 3 N355 uses Intel BGA 1264.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 3 N355 does not.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the available data, the Intel Core 3 N355 has verified benchmark scores, so it wins in any scenario where measured performance is required. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 5262 and single-core score of 1039, along with its PassMark multi-thread score of 10174 and single-thread score of 2153, give it a documented performance profile. Its 68th percentile ranking confirms it sits above the midpoint of the database's CPU distribution.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G wins on paper specifications. It has a higher boost clock (4.50 GHz versus 3.90 GHz), a newer process node (4 nm versus 10 nm), more memory bandwidth (89.6 GB/s versus 38.4 GB/s), ECC support, dual-channel memory, PCIe Gen 4, and an unlocked multiplier. These specifications suggest potential advantages in memory-intensive and overclockable scenarios, but the database contains no benchmark results to confirm any actual performance benefit.

For users who need a low-power, mobile processor, the Intel Core 3 N355's 15-watt TDP and support for DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 make it suited to compact systems. For users who need a desktop processor with higher bandwidth and newer PCIe connectivity, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G presents a stronger specification sheet, though its performance remains unverified in this database.

The data indicates that the Intel part is a fully measured, mid-tier mobile processor that competes with desktop i3 and i5 parts from earlier generations, based on its nearest rival deltas of 0% to 1.1%. The AMD part is an unmeasured desktop processor whose 50th percentile standing suggests it would rank below the Intel part if benchmarks were recorded, but that conclusion is an inference from percentile data, not a direct measurement.