AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data splits this comparison cleanly along workload type. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 wins 8 of the 15 head-to-head benchmarks, while the Intel Core 7 350 takes 7. The AMD part dominates multi-threaded and integer-heavy tasks, with a 43.6% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and an 87.4% advantage in PassMark integer math. The Intel part counters with consistent single-thread and floating-point wins, including an 11.9% edge in Cinebench R23 single-core and a 7.4% lead in PassMark floating-point math.

For users running parallel compilation, video encoding, data compression, or encryption workloads, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 is the stronger choice based on the benchmark data. Its 54.8% lead in PassMark data compression and 30.5% advantage in extended instructions point to a processor that scales better across multiple threads. The AMD part also lands in the 80th percentile of all CPUs, against the Intel part's 71st percentile.

The Intel Core 7 350 suits workloads that prioritize single-thread responsiveness and raw floating-point throughput. It wins PassMark single-thread by 8.3%, physics by 7.6%, and prime-number finding by 30.8%. Its 15 W TDP and single-channel memory configuration suggest a platform designed for lower power envelopes, though the data shows it trades substantial multi-core throughput to get there.

The average benchmark scores confirm the gap: the AMD part records 27932, while the Intel part records 17779, a difference of roughly 57%. The AMD chip sits within 0.3% of the Intel Core i9-12900H in the nearest-rival data, while the Intel chip trails the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT by 0.6% and the Intel Core 5 120U by 0.7%. Neither processor is unlocked for overclocking, and both target the mobile segment.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has better multi-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340. It leads by 42.9% in Cinebench R15 multi-core (1743 vs 1220) and by 43.6% in Cinebench R23 multi-core (11534 vs 8030). Its PassMark multithread score of 19215 is 26.7% higher than the Intel part's 15170.

Q: Which processor wins single-core tests?

A: The Intel Core 7 350. It beats the AMD part by 5.5% in Cinebench R15 single-core (292 vs 276) and by 11.9% in Cinebench R23 single-core (2046 vs 1802). PassMark single-thread favors Intel by 8.3% (4100 vs 3758).

Q: How do the two processors differ in core and thread counts?

A: Both have 6 cores, but the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 supports 12 threads, while the Intel Core 7 350 supports only 6 threads. The AMD processor also uses a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, versus the Intel part's single-channel bus at 59.7 GB/s.

Q: What are the process node and manufacturing details?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 uses a 4 nm process at TSMC with a 195 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 350 uses a 3 nm process at Intel, with no die size recorded in the database.

Q: Which workloads favor the Intel processor?

A: Floating-point math, physics simulation, prime-number finding, and single-threaded tasks. The Intel part leads PassMark floating-point math by 7.4% (42809 vs 39662), PassMark physics by 7.6% (1173 vs 1084), and PassMark find prime numbers by 30.8% (107 vs 74).

Q: Which workloads favor the AMD processor?

A: Integer math, data compression, encryption, extended instructions, random string sorting, and all multi-core rendering tests. The AMD part leads integer math by 87.4% (63233 vs 33734), data compression by 54.8% (221581 vs 143123), and random string sorting by 41.2% (24334 vs 17238).

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 uses Zen 5 architecture on the Krackan Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI PRO 300 generation that mixes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core 7 350 uses the Wildcat Lake codename from the Core 5 generation, with no explicit architecture designation in the database. The AMD chip is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel chip uses a 3 nm process at Intel. The AMD die measures 195 mm²; no die size is recorded for Intel.

Cache layouts diverge significantly. The AMD processor provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3. The Intel processor provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3. The larger per-core L1 and L2 on the Intel side likely contribute to its single-thread and floating-point advantages. The AMD side compensates with a larger L3 pool and simultaneous multithreading.

Memory architecture also differs. Both support DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but AMD uses a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while Intel uses a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s. AMD supports ECC memory; Intel does not. PCIe configurations differ as well: AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes for the CPU, while Intel provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes.

Integrated graphics separate the two further. The AMD part pairs with a Radeon 840M, while the Intel part uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The database records no graphics benchmarks, so no performance comparison is possible from the data.

Specification Differences

The two processors share a 6-core count and a 4.80 GHz boost clock, but nearly every other specification differs. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 has a base clock of 2.00 GHz, 12 threads, a 28 W TDP, and an AMD Socket FP8. The Intel Core 7 350 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz, 6 threads, a 15 W TDP, and an Intel BGA 1516 socket.

Cache totals differ: AMD uses 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB L3. Intel uses 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 6 MB shared L3. Memory bandwidth favors AMD at 89.6 GB/s against Intel's 59.7 GB/s, with AMD on a dual-channel bus and Intel on a single-channel bus. ECC memory support exists only on AMD. PCIe lane counts favor AMD at 16 lanes versus Intel's 6, both at Gen 4.

The part numbers and production status differ as well. AMD lists part number 100-000001600; Intel lists SAE3F. Both are marked active in production and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The release dates place AMD at 2025-01-05 and Intel at 2026-04-15. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $469; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest AMD win comes in PassMark integer math, where the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 scores 63233 against 33734, a 87.4% advantage. Data compression shows a 54.8% lead (221581 vs 143123), and Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 43.6% edge (11534 vs 8030). Cinebench R15 multi-core follows at 42.9% (1743 vs 1220), with random string sorting at 41.2% (24334 vs 17238) and extended instructions at 30.5% (15721 vs 12045). PassMark multithread adds a 26.7% win (19215 vs 15170), and data encryption closes the AMD win column at 2.6% (11212 vs 10933).

The largest Intel win comes in PassMark find prime numbers, where the Core 7 350 scores 107 against 74, a 30.8% advantage. Cinebench R23 single-core gives Intel an 11.9% lead (2046 vs 1802), and PassMark single-thread adds 8.3% (4100 vs 3758). PassMark physics shows a 7.6% edge (1173 vs 1084), and floating-point math adds 7.4% (42809 vs 39662). Cinebench R15 single-core rounds out the Intel wins at 5.5% (292 vs 276).

The patterns are consistent. Every AMD win except data encryption exceeds 26%, and most exceed 40%. Every Intel win is below 31%, and half are below 8%. The AMD processor's multithreading advantage drives the largest deltas, while the Intel processor's single-thread and floating-point strengths produce narrower margins. The database's average benchmark score of 27932 for AMD against 17779 for Intel reflects that asymmetry.