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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE and the Intel Core 3 N355. The AMD processor has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, while the Intel processor has a full set of Cinebench and Passmark results. This means a direct score-by-score comparison is impossible from the recorded data. However, the Intel Core 3 N355's average benchmark score of 13492 places it at the 68th percentile among all CPUs, with its nearest rival, the Intel Core i3-12100F, scoring 13494 (a 0% delta). The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE sits at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of 0, indicating no measured performance data is available for it.

Because the AMD part lacks any benchmark entries, the only quantifiable performance data in this comparison belongs to the Intel Core 3 N355. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 5262, and its single-core score is 1039. In Passmark tests, it records a multithread score of 10174 and a single-thread score of 2153. For specialized workloads, the Intel part shows a data compression score of 117435, a floating point math score of 22695, and an integer math score of 33894. The AMD processor's absence of benchmark data means no wins can be attributed to it in this head-to-head section, while the Intel processor's recorded scores stand as the only measurable outcomes.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply in their underlying designs. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE uses a 4 nm process node fabricated by TSMC, with a codename of Gorgon Point and a generation labeled Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c). It packs 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. Its cache layout includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of L3 cache. The AMD part supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, achieving a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, and it includes ECC memory support. Its PCIe interface is Gen 4 with 10 lanes (CPU only), and it integrates a Radeon 840M graphics unit. The processor uses an AMD Socket AM5, targets the desktop market segment, and has an unlocked multiplier.

The Intel Core 3 N355 is built on a 10 nm process node by Intel, with a Twin Lake architecture and a generation labeled Core 3 (Alder Lake-N). It has 8 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. Its cache configuration includes 96 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of shared L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. Memory support is broader, covering DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5, but the memory bus is single-channel, capping bandwidth at 38.4 GB/s. ECC memory is not supported. The PCIe interface is Gen 3 with 9 lanes (CPU only), and the integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770. The Intel part uses an Intel BGA 1264 socket, targets the mobile market segment, and has a locked multiplier.

The process node difference is significant: 4 nm versus 10 nm, which typically indicates the AMD part is manufactured with a more advanced lithography. The AMD processor also supports dual-channel memory with more than double the bandwidth (89.6 GB/s versus 38.4 GB/s), while the Intel part supports a wider variety of memory types but at lower bandwidth. The core and thread counts differ, with Intel offering 8 cores but only 8 threads, while AMD offers 6 cores and 12 threads, meaning AMD enables simultaneous multithreading. The cache hierarchy also differs: Intel has larger shared L2 and L3 caches (2 MB and 6 MB), while AMD distributes L2 per core (1 MB per core) and has a smaller 4 MB L3. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part does not.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 3 N355 is the only processor with recorded benchmark data, so it holds all measurable wins in this comparison. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 5262 and single-core score of 1039 indicate it can handle multi-threaded rendering tasks and single-threaded workloads with moderate efficiency. In Passmark tests, the multithread score of 10174 and single-thread score of 2153 show balanced performance across both categories. For data-centric operations, the Intel part records a data compression score of 117435 and a data encryption score of 8121, suggesting it handles compression workloads particularly well. Its extended instructions score of 5968 and random string sorting score of 14706 further indicate strength in structured data processing. The physics score of 625 and find prime numbers score of 27 are lower, reflecting weaker raw integer-heavy or physics simulation performance.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE, by contrast, has no benchmark scores in the database, so no wins can be assigned to it. Its architectural advantages, such as the 4 nm process node, dual-channel memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, and 12 threads versus 8, are qualitative indicators that it may outperform the Intel part in memory-intensive or heavily threaded workloads, but the database provides no measured scores to confirm this. The AMD part's higher boost clock of 4.50 GHz versus 3.90 GHz also suggests a potential single-thread advantage, but again, no data supports a definitive win.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the Intel Core 3 N355?

A: The Intel Core 3 N355 has an average benchmark score of 13492, placing it at the 68th percentile among all CPUs.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE has no benchmark entries in the database, and its average benchmark score is 0.

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE has 12 threads across 6 cores, while the Intel Core 3 N355 has 8 threads across 8 cores.

Q: What memory bandwidth does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE supports 89.6 GB/s over a dual-channel DDR5 bus, while the Intel Core 3 N355 supports 38.4 GB/s over a single-channel bus that accepts DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5.

Q: What are the process nodes for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC, and the Intel Core 3 N355 uses a 10 nm process node from Intel.

Q: Which processor has an unlocked multiplier?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel Core 3 N355 has a locked multiplier.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several key specification fields:

• Cores: AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE has 6 cores; Intel Core 3 N355 has 8 cores.
• Threads: AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE has 12 threads; Intel Core 3 N355 has 8 threads.
• Base Clock: AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE is 2.00 GHz; Intel Core 3 N355 is 1.90 GHz.
• Boost Clock: AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE is 4.50 GHz; Intel Core 3 N355 is 3.90 GHz.
• TDP: AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE is 35; Intel Core 3 N355 is 15.
• Socket: AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE uses AMD Socket AM5; Intel Core 3 N355 uses Intel BGA 1264.
• Codename: AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE is Gorgon Point; Intel Core 3 N355 is Twin Lake.
• Generation: AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE is Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c); Intel Core 3 N355 is Core 3 (Alder Lake-N).
• Process Node: AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE is 4 nm; Intel Core 3 N355 is 10 nm.
• Foundry: AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE is TSMC; Intel Core 3 N355 is Intel.
• L1 Cache: AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE is 80 KB per core; Intel Core 3 N355 is 96 KB per core.
• L2 Cache: AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE is 1 MB per core; Intel Core 3 N355 is 2 MB shared.
• L3 Cache: AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE is 4 MB; Intel Core 3 N355 is 6 MB shared.
• Memory Support: AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE supports DDR5; Intel Core 3 N355 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5.
• Memory Bus: AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE is dual-channel; Intel Core 3 N355 is single-channel.
• Memory Bandwidth: AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE is 89.6 GB/s; Intel Core 3 N355 is 38.4 GB/s.
• ECC Memory: AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE supports ECC; Intel Core 3 N355 does not.
• PCIe: AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE is Gen 4 with 10 lanes; Intel Core 3 N355 is Gen 3 with 9 lanes.
• Integrated Graphics: AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE has Radeon 840M; Intel Core 3 N355 has UHD Graphics 770.
• Market Segment: AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE is desktop; Intel Core 3 N355 is mobile.
• Release Date: AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE is 2026-02-28; Intel Core 3 N355 is 2025-01-06.
• Multiplier Unlocked: AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE is true; Intel Core 3 N355 is false.
• Part Number: AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE is 100-000001785; Intel Core 3 N355 is SRPNT.

The Verdict

The data clearly separates these two processors into different usage contexts. The Intel Core 3 N355 has measurable performance, with an average benchmark score of 13492 and a 68th percentile ranking, plus a full suite of Cinebench and Passmark results. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i3-12100F, scores 13494 (a 0% delta), meaning the N355 performs essentially on par with that desktop chip. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE, however, has no benchmark data, so its performance cannot be quantified from the database. Its architectural specifications, including a 4 nm process node, 12 threads, and 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth, suggest it is designed for higher-end desktop workloads, but the recorded data does not confirm any performance advantage.

For users relying solely on the database, the Intel Core 3 N355 is the only option with verified benchmark scores. It suits mobile applications, given its 15 TDP and BGA socket, and its 8 cores handle multi-threaded tasks reasonably well, as shown by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 5262. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE, with a 35 TDP and desktop AM5 socket, targets a different audience, but its lack of recorded benchmarks leaves its performance unverified. The choice between them depends on whether measured results matter more than architectural potential: the Intel part delivers confirmed scores, while the AMD part offers a modern design with no data to back its capabilities.