AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 vs AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database records a decisive sweep for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350. Across all eleven measured head-to-head tests, the Ryzen AI 7 350 posts the higher score, leaving the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 without a single win. The margins, however, are not uniform. The largest gaps appear in integer-heavy and prime-number workloads, while single-thread performance remains comparatively close.

The most substantial difference shows in Passmark integer math, where the Ryzen AI 7 350 scores 85,651 against the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435's 60,879. That represents a 28.9% deficit for the PRO chip. Prime number finding follows a similar pattern: 80 versus 57, a 28.7% gap. These two tests indicate that the Ryzen AI 7 350's additional cores translate directly into throughput for parallel integer workloads. Data encryption also favors the Ryzen AI 7 350 by a wide margin, 15,244 versus 11,267, a 26.1% difference, reinforcing the multi-core advantage in cryptography tasks.

Physics simulation shows a 26.2% delta, with scores of 1,349 for the Ryzen AI 7 350 and 995 for the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435. Random string sorting delivers a 25% gap (33,266 versus 24,936). Floating-point math lands at 53,230 versus 41,114, a 22.8% difference. Extended instruction set performance is close behind at 22.9%, with 21,678 versus 16,724. Data compression shows a 23.4% delta (304,089 versus 232,803), and multithread performance mirrors that at 23.4% (24,935 versus 19,091).

The narrowest margin appears in single-thread tests. Both the Passmark single-thread and single-thread (duplicate record) results show the Ryzen AI 7 350 at 3,834 versus 3,757 for the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435, a mere 2% difference. This suggests that while the Ryzen AI 7 350 has a higher boost clock, the per-core architecture of both chips delivers similar single-core responsiveness. The overall average benchmark score tells a slightly different story: the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 averages 37,762 across its recorded tests, while the Ryzen AI 7 350 averages 34,222. That discrepancy arises because the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435's benchmark suite includes a different set of tests, not because it outperforms the Ryzen AI 7 350 in any direct comparison. The head-to-head data, which uses identical workloads, is the authoritative source for direct comparison.

The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 sits at the 86th percentile among all CPUs in the database, while the Ryzen AI 7 350 sits at the 84th. Both chips occupy similar overall standing, but the Ryzen AI 7 350's nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 4244P (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (-0.1%), and the Intel Core i5-13450HX (-0.3%). The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 (-0.1%), the Intel Core 5 211E (-0.2%), the Intel Core i5-13600K (0.2%), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (-0.4%). These figures place both chips in a competitive mid-range mobile tier, though the head-to-head results clearly favor the Ryzen AI 7 350 for multi-core workloads.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most head-to-head benchmark comparisons?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 wins all eleven recorded head-to-head tests, including data compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating-point math, integer math, multithread, physics, random string sorting, and both single-thread entries.

Q: How large is the single-thread performance gap between the two chips?

A: The single-thread gap is minimal. The Ryzen AI 7 350 scores 3,834 while the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 scores 3,757, a 2% difference in favor of the Ryzen AI 7 350.

Q: What is the biggest performance difference in the head-to-head results?

A: The largest delta is in Passmark integer math, where the Ryzen AI 7 350 outperforms the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 by 28.9% (85,651 versus 60,879). Prime number finding is close behind at 28.7% (80 versus 57).

Q: Do the average benchmark scores match the head-to-head results?

A: No. The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has a higher average benchmark score (37,762) than the Ryzen AI 7 350 (34,222), but this reflects different test suites. The head-to-head benchmarks, which use identical tests, show the Ryzen AI 7 350 ahead in every case.

Q: How do the two chips compare in overall CPU percentile ranking?

A: The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 ranks at the 86th percentile among all CPUs, while the Ryzen AI 7 350 ranks at the 84th. Both are close in overall standing despite the Ryzen AI 7 350's head-to-head dominance.

Q: Which chip has closer rival scores in the database?

A: The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435's nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 with a -0.1% delta, while the Ryzen AI 7 350's nearest rival is the AMD EPYC 4244P with a 0% delta. Both chips sit within 0.4% of their nearest competitors.

The Verdict

The recorded data presents a clear choice for multi-threaded workloads. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 delivers consistently higher scores across every head-to-head test, with margins ranging from 2% in single-thread tasks to nearly 29% in integer math. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a 5.00 GHz boost clock gives it a decisive advantage over the 6-core, 12-thread Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435, which tops out at 4.50 GHz. For users running parallel workloads such as data compression, encryption, or physics simulation, the Ryzen AI 7 350 is the stronger option based on benchmark results.

The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435, however, posts a higher average benchmark score (37,762 versus 34,222) and a higher percentile rank (86th versus 84th). This stems from its test suite composition, not from superior performance in direct comparisons. The PRO chip also adds ECC memory support, a feature absent from the Ryzen AI 7 350, which may matter for specific reliability-focused applications. Its smaller 4 MB L3 cache and lower boost clock place it behind in most computational tasks.

For single-thread responsiveness, the two chips are nearly identical, with only a 2% gap. Users who prioritize lightly threaded applications will notice little difference. The Ryzen AI 7 350's advantage grows with thread count, making it the better fit for content creation, data processing, and any workload that scales across cores. The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 remains a capable mobile processor for general use, but the data shows no scenario where it beats the Ryzen AI 7 350 in the recorded benchmarks.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in core and thread counts. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 has 8 cores and 16 threads. Boost clocks also differ: the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 reaches 4.50 GHz, while the Ryzen AI 7 350 reaches 5.00 GHz. Base clocks are identical at 2.00 GHz.

Cache configurations vary. The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has 4 MB of L3 cache, while the Ryzen AI 7 350 has 8 MB. Both share the same L1 (80 KB per core) and L2 (1 MB per core) sizes. The die size is only recorded for the Ryzen AI 7 350 at 195 mm²; the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435's die size is not listed in the database.

Memory support is identical: both use DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel buses and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory support differs, with the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 supporting ECC and the Ryzen AI 7 350 not. PCIe lanes differ as well: the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has 14 CPU-only lanes at Gen 4, while the Ryzen AI 7 350 has 16.

Integrated graphics differ. The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 uses the Radeon 840M, while the Ryzen AI 7 350 uses the Radeon 860M. Both chips share the same socket (AMD Socket FP8), TDP (28 W), process node (4 nm), and foundry (TSMC).

Architecture Differences

Both processors are built on the Zen 5 architecture, but they belong to different generations and codenames. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 uses the Gorgon Point codename from the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 uses the Krackan Point codename from the Ryzen AI 300 generation, also combining Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. Both use the same 4 nm TSMC process, indicating a shared manufacturing foundation.

The core count difference (6 versus 8) is the primary architectural distinction, along with the L3 cache size (4 MB versus 8 MB). The Ryzen AI 7 350's larger L3 cache likely contributes to its performance advantage in multi-threaded tests, as more cached data reduces memory latency for parallel tasks. The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435's ECC memory support suggests a design focus on data integrity, which aligns with its PRO branding, but the Ryzen AI 7 350's higher core count and clock speeds prioritize raw throughput.

The integrated graphics units also differ by one tier: Radeon 840M versus Radeon 860M. The 860M in the Ryzen AI 7 350 is the higher-numbered part, though no benchmark data for the iGPUs is recorded in the database. PCIe lane counts (14 versus 16) reflect a slightly more expansive I/O configuration on the Ryzen AI 7 350. Both chips use AMD Socket FP8 and are locked (multiplier unlocked: false), meaning no overclocking headroom is available for either.

The release dates place the Ryzen AI 7 350 earlier (January 2025) and the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 later (January 2026), but both remain active production parts. The part numbers are 100-000001601 for the Ryzen AI 7 350 and 100-000001788 for the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435. No launch MSRP is recorded for either processor.