AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE and the Intel Core 7 350 is limited by the available recorded data. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE currently has no benchmark scores entered in the database, while the Intel Core 7 350 has a substantial set of measurements. This means the head-to-head comparison is one-sided: the database contains no recorded scores for the AMD part against which to measure the Intel processor's results.

What the data does show is how the Intel Core 7 350 positions itself within the broader processor landscape. Its average benchmark score is 17,779, placing it at the 71st percentile of all CPUs in the database. That percentile figure indicates the Core 7 350 outperforms roughly seven out of every ten processors cataloged. The nearest rivals confirm the competitive zone: the Intel Core 5 221TE scores 17,860, a delta of -0.5 percent relative to the Core 7 350, meaning it trails by half a percentage point. The AMD EPYC 9374F scores 17,693, a 0.5 percent delta, placing it slightly ahead of the Core 7 350. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT scores 17,891, a -0.6 percent delta, and the Intel Core 5 120U scores 17,898, a -0.7 percent delta. All four rivals sit within less than one percentage point of the Core 7 350, indicating a tightly clustered performance tier.

Looking at the Core 7 350's individual workloads, the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 8,030 and single-core score of 2,046 show a strong scalar uplift: the single-threaded result is about a quarter of the multicore result. Cinebench R20 shows 5,373 multicore and 758 single-core, while Cinebench R15 shows 1,220 multicore and 292 single-core. PassMark tests reveal a broad spread of capabilities: integer math scores 33,734, floating point math 42,809, extended instructions 12,045, and data encryption 10,933. The multithread score of 15,170 and single-thread score of 4,100 follow the same pattern. Since the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE has no entries in the benchmarks array, the database cannot produce win counts for either side; the winsA and winsB fields both read zero.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturers with fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation built on the Zen 5 and Zen 5c architecture. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 7 350 uses the Wildcat Lake codename from the Core 5 generation and is built on a 3 nm process at Intel's own foundry.

Core and thread counts differ sharply. The AMD part provides 6 cores and 12 threads, indicating simultaneous multithreading is enabled. The Intel part provides 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning each core handles a single thread. This gives the AMD processor a 2:1 thread advantage in heavily parallel workloads, while the Intel processor relies on raw core efficiency rather than thread duplication.

Cache hierarchies diverge in both size and organization. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of L3. The Intel Core 7 350 has 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Intel part allocates more cache per core at every level: its L1 is 2.4 times larger per core, its L2 is 2.5 times larger per core, and its total L3 is 50 percent larger. This larger cache footprint may reduce memory pressure in single-threaded and moderate-thread workloads.

Memory support also separates the two. The AMD processor supports DDR5 only, with a dual-channel memory bus and a bandwidth rating of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but uses a single-channel memory bus with a bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The AMD part's dual-channel configuration gives it a 50 percent bandwidth advantage over the Intel part's single-channel setup. ECC memory is supported on the AMD side and not on the Intel side.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE provides Gen 4 with 10 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel Core 7 350 provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes. Both use the same PCIe generation, but the AMD processor exposes more lanes for attached devices. The integrated graphics also differ: AMD uses the Radeon 840M, while Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores.

Clock speeds and power envelopes show a trade-off. The AMD processor has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, with a TDP of 35 watts. The Intel processor has a lower base clock of 1.50 GHz but a higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with a TDP of 15 watts. The Intel part boosts 6.7 percent higher while drawing less than half the thermal design power, suggesting a more aggressive short-burst capability. The AMD part starts from a higher base frequency and targets sustained operation at a higher power envelope.

The multiplier is unlocked on the AMD processor, allowing user adjustment of clock ratios. The Intel processor has a locked multiplier. The AMD part uses the AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel part uses the Intel BGA 1516 socket. The market segments reflect this: the AMD processor is listed as Desktop, while the Intel processor is listed as Mobile. The release dates put the AMD part at 2026-02-28 and the Intel part at 2026-04-15, with both listed as Active in production status. The Intel processor has a launch MSRP of $469.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 350 has recorded benchmark data showing its strengths across a variety of workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 8,030 and single-core score of 2,046 demonstrate balanced performance in rendering tasks. PassMark results show particular strength in floating point math at 42,809 and integer math at 33,734, both indicating solid number-crunching capability. Data compression scores 143,123, which is the highest single recorded value in the dataset, suggesting strong throughput in compression workloads. Random string sorting scores 17,238, indicating efficient data organization tasks. Physics scores 1,173, and finding prime numbers scores 107.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, so the available data cannot establish where it wins. However, architectural features in the specification data suggest areas of advantage. The dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth is a clear structural benefit for memory-intensive operations. The 12 threads versus 6 threads gives the AMD processor a theoretical advantage in heavily threaded workloads where the operating system can schedule more concurrent threads. The larger PCIe lane count of 10 versus 6 provides more connectivity headroom. The unlocked multiplier offers flexibility for clock adjustment, though the database records no overclocking results.

The Intel Core 7 350's 71st percentile ranking versus the AMD part's 50th percentile ranking is the only direct percentile comparison available. That gap of 21 percentile points places the Intel processor in a higher overall performance tier according to the database. The Intel part's nearest rivals all sit within 0.7 percent of its average score, confirming a stable position in its performance class. The AMD part has no nearest rivals listed, so no comparative deltas exist for it.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every specification category. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 1.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 4.50 GHz for AMD and 4.80 GHz for Intel. TDP is 35 watts for AMD and 15 watts for Intel.

Sockets are incompatible: AMD Socket AM5 versus Intel BGA 1516. Process nodes are 4 nm for AMD versus 3 nm for Intel. Foundries are TSMC for AMD and Intel for the Intel part. Codenames are Gorgon Point versus Wildcat Lake. Generations are Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) versus Core 5 (Wildcat Lake).

Cache configurations differ across all levels. L1 is 80 KB per core for AMD versus 192 KB per core for Intel. L2 is 1 MB per core for AMD versus 2.5 MB per core for Intel. L3 is 4 MB for AMD versus 6 MB shared for Intel.

Memory support shows AMD with DDR5 only and Intel with DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Memory bus is dual-channel for AMD and single-channel for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD and 59.7 GB/s for Intel. ECC memory is supported on AMD and not on Intel. PCIe is Gen 4 with 10 lanes for AMD and Gen 4 with 6 lanes for Intel.

Integrated graphics are Radeon 840M for AMD and Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) for Intel. Market segments are Desktop for AMD and Mobile for Intel. The multiplier is unlocked on AMD and locked on Intel. Part numbers are 100-000001785 for AMD and SAE3F for Intel. Release dates are 2026-02-28 for AMD and 2026-04-15 for Intel. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $469; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 boosts to 4.80 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE boosts to 4.50 GHz.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE has a dual-channel memory bus rated at 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core 7 350 has a single-channel memory bus rated at 59.7 GB/s.

Q: What are the power envelopes?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE has a TDP of 35 watts. The Intel Core 7 350 has a TDP of 15 watts.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 350 does not.

Q: What is the Intel Core 7 350's average benchmark score and percentile?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 has an average benchmark score of 17,779 and sits at the 71st percentile of all CPUs in the database.

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

A: No. The database lists no benchmark entries for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE.

The Verdict

The recorded data strongly favors the Intel Core 7 350, but that conclusion comes with an important caveat: the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE has no benchmark scores in the database. The Intel part's average score of 17,779 and 71st percentile placement give it a concrete performance baseline. Its nearest rivals, all within 0.7 percent, confirm it sits in a well-established performance tier. The AMD part's 50th percentile ranking is the only comparative metric available, and it places the AMD processor below the Intel processor in the overall distribution.

For a user selecting based purely on measured performance, the Intel Core 7 350 is the only option with data to support a choice. Its 15-watt TDP, 4.80 GHz boost clock, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache indicate a design aimed at efficient single-threaded and burst workloads. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE offers structural advantages that the benchmarks do not yet quantify: 12 threads, dual-channel memory at 89.6 GB/s, ECC support, 10 PCIe lanes, and an unlocked multiplier. These features suggest potential in multithreaded and memory-sensitive scenarios, but without recorded scores, that potential remains unmeasured.

The database position is clear. The Intel Core 7 350 delivers verified results across Cinebench and PassMark suites. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE awaits benchmark entries. Until those scores are recorded, any performance comparison between the two rests entirely on the Intel side of the ledger.