AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G vs Intel Core 3 305 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G records an average benchmark score of 46187, while the Intel Core 3 305 records 18302. The AMD part sits at the 89th percentile of all CPUs, whereas the Intel part sits at the 72nd percentile.

Q: How do the two processors compare in thread count?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 3 305 also has 6 cores but only 6 threads, meaning the AMD processor can handle twice as many concurrent threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G boosts to 4.80 GHz, while the Intel Core 3 305 boosts to 4.30 GHz. The AMD processor also starts at a higher base clock of 2.00 GHz compared to 1.50 GHz for the Intel part.

Q: What are the memory bandwidth specifications for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G uses dual-channel DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core 3 305 uses single-channel DDR5 or LPDDR5X memory with a bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core 3 305 does not.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G has 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 3 305 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: How many benchmark tests did each processor win in the head-to-head comparison?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G won 10 of the 11 recorded head-to-head tests. The Intel Core 3 305 won 1 test, specifically the prime number finding workload.

The Verdict

The recorded data presents a clear hierarchy. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G dominates the Intel Core 3 305 across nearly every measured workload, winning 10 out of 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. Its average benchmark score of 46187 is more than 2.5 times higher than the Intel part's 18302. The percentile ranking reinforces this gap: the AMD processor lands at the 89th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel processor sits at the 72nd percentile.

Buyers should note that these two processors target different market segments. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G is a desktop part on AMD Socket AM5 with a 65 W TDP, while the Intel Core 3 305 is a mobile part on Intel BGA 1516 with a 15 W TDP. The Intel processor is designed for low-power mobile systems, and the benchmark results reflect that positioning. The AMD processor delivers substantially higher performance in exchange for a much higher power envelope.

The Intel Core 3 305 does have a clear advantage in one area: its 3 nm process node from Intel Foundry, compared to the 4 nm TSMC node used by the AMD chip. The Intel part also carries a launch MSRP of $309. However, the performance data does not favor the Intel chip in any meaningful way outside of a single prime number test. For desktop users who want the highest recorded scores, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G is the appropriate choice. For mobile systems where the 15 W TDP matters, the Intel Core 3 305 fits that specific niche, but its performance ceiling is far lower.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G wins decisively in most workloads, but the margins vary considerably by test type.

The largest victory comes in integer math, where the AMD chip scores 71251 against 32295 for the Intel chip, a gap of 120.6%. This is the single biggest delta in the entire comparison. Data compression shows a similar pattern: the AMD processor scores 292735 versus 146857, a 99.3% advantage. The AMD chip effectively doubles the Intel chip's output in both of these workloads.

Random string sorting also heavily favors AMD, with a score of 31106 versus 17623, a 76.5% lead. Extended instructions show a 52.5% margin, with AMD scoring 20648 and Intel scoring 13543. The multithread test delivers a 52.1% advantage for AMD, scoring 23487 versus 15439. Data encryption shows a narrower but still clear margin of 23.3%, with AMD at 13585 and Intel at 11019.

Floating point math favors AMD by a modest 8.1%, scoring 45711 versus 42284. The physics test shows a 7.8% margin, with AMD at 1329 and Intel at 1233. Single-thread performance is nearly a tie, though AMD still holds a 2.1% edge with a score of 4060 versus 3977.

The Intel Core 3 305 wins exactly one test: find prime numbers. The Intel chip scores 115, while the AMD chip scores 90. This represents a 21.7% margin in Intel's favor. This is the only recorded workload where the Intel processor outperforms the AMD processor, and it is a narrow, specialized test.

The overall picture is one of consistent AMD dominance. The margins range from a near-tie in single-thread performance to a 120.6% blowout in integer math. The Intel chip's single victory in prime number finding does not offset the scale of AMD's wins elsewhere.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 3 305 uses 6 cores and 6 threads. The AMD part has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz.

Thermal design power separates the two parts dramatically. The AMD processor has a TDP of 65 W, while the Intel processor has a TDP of 15 W. This is a 50 W difference and explains the Intel part's mobile positioning.

The sockets are incompatible. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel Core 3 305 uses Intel BGA 1516. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel processor does not. The AMD part number is 100-000001918, and the Intel part number is SAE3L.

Cache configurations differ as well. The AMD chip has 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, with 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel chip has 192 KB of L1 cache, 2.5 MB of L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD cache figures are per-core, while the Intel figures are aggregate, but the AMD chip has more total L3 cache.

Memory support diverges. The AMD processor supports DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X in a single-channel configuration with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth. The AMD processor supports ECC memory; the Intel processor does not.

PCIe lanes also differ. The AMD chip provides Gen 4 with 12 CPU lanes, while the Intel chip provides Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD chip uses Radeon 840M, while the Intel chip uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core.

The market segments confirm the intended use cases. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G is listed as a desktop processor, while the Intel Core 3 305 is listed as a mobile processor. Both parts are marked as active in production. The AMD chip has a release date of February 28, 2026, while the Intel chip has a release date of April 15, 2026.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation, built on a hybrid of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core 3 305 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and belongs to the Core 3 generation built on the Wildcat Lake microarchitecture.

The manufacturing process differs. The AMD chip is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel chip is built on a 3 nm process at Intel. The smaller node gives the Intel chip a theoretical density advantage, but the benchmark data shows that the AMD chip delivers far higher performance despite the larger process node.

The die sizes reflect the different designs. The AMD chip has a die size of 195 mm². The Intel chip has no recorded die size in the database. Transistor counts are not recorded for either chip.

The core designs diverge in thread handling. The AMD chip uses simultaneous multithreading to present 12 threads from 6 cores. The Intel chip presents 6 threads from 6 cores, meaning each core handles one thread. This explains the AMD chip's substantial lead in the multithread benchmark.

The cache hierarchy reveals different design philosophies. The AMD chip allocates 80 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, then shares 8 MB of L3. The Intel chip uses 192 KB of L1 total, 2.5 MB of L2 total, and 6 MB of shared L3. The AMD per-core L2 allocation of 1 MB is substantial, while the Intel L2 is shared across the whole chip at 2.5 MB.

The memory controller designs also differ. The AMD chip uses a dual-channel interface with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel chip uses a single-channel interface with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth. This is a fundamental architectural difference that affects all memory-bound workloads.

The integrated graphics represent different generations of GPU architecture. The AMD chip uses the Radeon 840M, while the Intel chip uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with a single Xe core. The database does not record direct graphics benchmark comparisons, so the relative graphics performance cannot be quantified here.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G wins in the vast majority of recorded workloads. Its 10 head-to-head victories span data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, floating point math, integer math, multithread performance, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread performance. The largest margins come in integer math at 120.6% and data compression at 99.3%.

The AMD chip is the appropriate choice for compute-heavy desktop workloads. Its 12 threads, dual-channel memory, and 65 W TDP give it room to sustain high performance across parallel tasks. The 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth supports data-intensive applications. The ECC memory support makes it suitable for environments that require error-correcting memory. The unlocked multiplier allows for user-controlled overclocking. The desktop socket AM5 platform offers upgrade flexibility.

The Intel Core 3 305 wins exactly one recorded test: find prime numbers, with a 21.7% margin over the AMD chip. This is a single-threaded, integer-heavy workload that appears to favor the Intel core design. Beyond this narrow test, the Intel chip does not outperform the AMD chip in any other recorded benchmark.

The Intel chip's real advantage lies outside raw performance. Its 15 W TDP makes it suitable for compact mobile systems where power draw and heat output are primary constraints. The 3 nm process node from Intel represents a more advanced manufacturing technology. The support for LPDDR5X memory allows system designers to use low-power memory in mobile configurations. The single-channel memory bus and 6 PCIe Gen 4 lanes are consistent with a low-power mobile design.

The market segment data confirms this split. The AMD chip is a desktop part with a 65 W TDP and AM5 socket. The Intel chip is a mobile part with a 15 W TDP and BGA 1516 socket. These are not direct competitors in the same system class; they serve different form factors and power envelopes.

For users building a desktop system, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G delivers superior performance in every major category except prime number finding. For users designing a low-power mobile system, the Intel Core 3 305 offers a much lower TDP and a more advanced process node, but the recorded performance data shows it trailing the AMD chip by wide margins in most workloads. The choice between these processors depends on the system form factor and power budget, not on competitive benchmark performance, because the AMD chip wins nearly every head-to-head test.