AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded PassMark data shows a decisive overall win for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G, which takes 8 of the 11 head-to-head comparisons. The most dramatic gap appears in integer math, where the AMD part scores 71,251 against Intel's 33,734, a delta of 111.2%. Data compression shows a similar story, with AMD at 292,735 versus Intel at 143,123, a 104.5% advantage. These two workloads alone indicate a substantial difference in raw throughput for heavily parallel integer tasks.

The AMD chip also leads strongly in random string sorting, scoring 31,106 to Intel's 17,238, a delta of 80.5%. Extended instruction workloads favor AMD by 71.4%, with scores of 20,648 versus 12,045. The multithread benchmark shows AMD ahead at 23,487 against Intel's 15,170, a 54.8% margin. Data encryption results give AMD a 24.3% edge, 13,585 to 10,933. Floating point math and physics both go to AMD but by narrower margins: 6.8% in floating point (45,711 versus 42,809) and 13.3% in physics (1,329 versus 1,173).

The Intel Core 7 350 claims three wins, though two of them are effectively the same test recorded under different names. The single-thread benchmark shows Intel at 4,100 versus AMD's 4,060, a slim 1% advantage. That same result appears in the singlethread entry, also a 1% delta. The third Intel win comes in prime number finding, where Intel scores 107 against AMD's 90, a 15.9% margin. These wins indicate that Intel retains a slight edge in certain latency-sensitive or single-core-bound workloads, but the overall pattern is clear: AMD dominates across most multi-threaded and data-intensive tasks.

The average benchmark scores reinforce this split. AMD's average is 46,187, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Intel's average is 17,779, good for the 71st percentile. The nearest rival comparisons confirm the positioning: AMD's closest competitor is the Intel Core i9-13900HX at 46,098 (a delta of 0.2%), while Intel Core 7 350 sits near the Intel Core 5 221TE at 17,860 (a delta of -0.5%).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing and design philosophies. AMD uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while Intel uses a 3 nm process from its own foundry. The AMD part is codenamed Gorgon Point and belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation built on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. Intel's chip is codenamed Wildcat Lake and belongs to the Core 5 generation built on Wildcat Lake cores.

Both parts have 6 physical cores, but the thread counts diverge sharply. AMD supports 12 threads via simultaneous multithreading, while Intel offers only 6 threads, meaning no hyper-threading on its 6 cores. This explains much of the multithread performance gap. The AMD chip has a 2.00 GHz base clock and a 4.80 GHz boost clock. Intel starts lower at 1.50 GHz base but matches AMD's 4.80 GHz boost.

Cache layouts differ considerably. AMD provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Intel per-core L2 is larger, but the total L3 is smaller. The die size is recorded for AMD at 195 mm², while no die size is listed for Intel.

Memory support creates another clear division. AMD uses dual-channel DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth and supports ECC memory. Intel supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X but uses a single-channel memory bus, yielding 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth, and it does not support ECC. The PCIe configuration also differs: AMD offers Gen 4 with 12 lanes from the CPU, while Intel offers Gen 4 with only 6 lanes from the CPU.

The integrated graphics differ as well. AMD uses the Radeon 840M, while Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while Intel's is locked. The AMD chip targets the desktop segment on Socket AM5, while Intel targets mobile on BGA 1516. The AMD chip was released on 2026-02-28, while Intel followed on 2026-04-15.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G wins decisively in environments that demand parallel throughput. Data compression, integer math, extended instructions, and multithread workloads all show AMD ahead by margins ranging from 54.8% to 111.2%. These are typical of content creation, scientific computing, database operations, and any workload that can use more than 6 threads. The dual-channel memory bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth further support memory-hungry tasks, and the 12 threads allow the CPU to keep more work in flight.

The Intel Core 7 350 wins in two narrow but meaningful categories. Single-thread performance is 1% ahead, which can translate to faster response times in lightly threaded applications such as certain legacy software, some game engines, or interactive workloads where a single core is the bottleneck. The prime number test shows a 15.9% advantage, which suggests that Intel's core design has an edge in certain integer loops that do not scale with additional threads.

The physics benchmark goes to AMD by 13.3%, which is notable because physics simulations often rely on both floating point and integer operations. The AMD chip also wins floating point math by 6.8%, though this is one of its smaller margins. Data encryption favors AMD by 24.3%, indicating better support for cryptographic workloads.

For users with workloads that can use 12 threads, the AMD part is the clear choice. For workloads that depend on single-thread latency or that run on a single core, the Intel part holds a slight but measurable advantage. The Intel chip also consumes far less power, with a 15 W TDP versus AMD's 65 W, which matters for mobile deployments where thermal and battery constraints are primary.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G has an average benchmark score of 46,187, compared to 17,779 for the Intel Core 7 350.

Q: How many threads does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G supports 12 threads, while the Intel Core 7 350 supports 6 threads, despite both having 6 physical cores.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest gap is in integer math, where the AMD chip scores 71,251 versus Intel's 33,734, a delta of 111.2%.

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 350 win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 7 350 wins the prime number benchmark (107 versus 90, a 15.9% margin) and the single-thread benchmark (4,100 versus 4,060, a 1% margin).

Q: What memory bandwidth does each processor provide?

A: The AMD chip offers 89.6 GB/s with dual-channel DDR5, while the Intel chip offers 59.7 GB/s with single-channel DDR5 or LPDDR5X support.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G has a TDP of 65 W, while the Intel Core 7 350 has a TDP of 15 W.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G | Intel Core 7 350 |

|---|---|---|

| Threads | 12 | 6 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.80 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Process Node | 4 nm (TSMC) | 3 nm (Intel) |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2.5 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe Lanes (CPU) | Gen 4, 12 Lanes | Gen 4, 6 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 840M | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Release Date | 2026-02-28 | 2026-04-15 |

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $469 |