AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 vs Intel Core 3 N350 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 wins all 11 shared benchmark tests, with the narrowest margin still exceeding 90%. The Intel Core 3 N350 does not manage a single victory in any of the measured workloads.

The most striking gap appears in extended instructions. The AMD part scores 16724 against Intel's 3981, a 320.1% advantage. This is the largest relative difference in the entire comparison, and it points to a substantial disparity in SIMD and specialized instruction throughput. The data suggests the AMD processor is processing these workloads at a fundamentally different performance tier.

Data compression follows a similar pattern. AMD's score of 232803 dwarfs Intel's 80444, representing a 189.4% lead. In practical terms, the AMD chip compresses more than 2.8 times the data in the same window. The gap in prime number computation is nearly identical in percentage terms, with AMD at 57 versus Intel at 20, a 185% difference.

Multithreaded performance shows AMD delivering 19091 versus Intel's 7382, a 158.6% advantage. This is particularly notable because the Intel processor actually has more physical cores (8 versus 6), yet the AMD chip with simultaneous multithreading (12 threads) still produces significantly higher aggregate throughput. The per-thread efficiency of the Zen 5 architecture appears to overcome the core count deficit.

Single-thread performance is where the AMD advantage is smallest in percentage terms, but still overwhelming. The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 scores 3757 against 1974 for the Core 3 N350, a 90.3% lead. This nearly doubles the performance of the Intel chip in latency-sensitive single-core workloads. The boost clock difference of 4.50 GHz versus 3.90 GHz helps explain the margin, though the architectural efficiency gap is likely the dominant factor.

Floating point math shows AMD at 41114 versus 17781, a 131.2% advantage. Integer math is slightly closer at 60879 versus 27669, a 120% lead. These results indicate the AMD processor maintains its advantage across both numerical domains, not just in one specialized area.

Physics simulation, which often reflects real-world gaming and rendering behavior, favors AMD at 995 versus 446, a 123.1% difference. Random string sorting, a memory-latency-sensitive workload, shows AMD at 24936 versus 10102, a 146.8% lead. Even data encryption, which can be influenced by hardware acceleration features, strongly favors AMD at 11267 versus 5693, a 97.9% advantage.

The average benchmark score in the database reinforces the same conclusion. AMD's average is 37762, while Intel's average is 9903. The percentile rankings place AMD at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while Intel sits at the 66th percentile. The nearest rivals for AMD include the Intel Core i5-13600K (0.2% higher average), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (0.4% higher), and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 (0.1% higher). The Intel Core 3 N350, by contrast, competes in a completely different bracket, with nearest rivals including the Intel Core i7-3770 (2% higher) and the Intel Core i5-1035G1 (2.3% higher).

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates that the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 is in a different performance class entirely. Every single measured workload shows the AMD processor ahead, with margins ranging from 90.3% to 320.1%. The average score difference is stark: 37762 versus 9903, a gap of roughly 281% in AMD's favor.

The Intel Core 3 N350's nearest rivals in the database are processors from the Core i7-3770 and Core i5-1035G1 generation, which are substantially older designs. The AMD processor's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-13600K, a desktop-class chip, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, a flagship mobile part. This positioning alone tells the story: the AMD chip is competing at a level roughly equivalent to high-end desktop processors from a recent generation, while the Intel chip is bracketed with legacy mobile and desktop parts.

For users selecting between these two based purely on recorded benchmark results, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 is the correct choice for any workload where processing throughput matters. The only reason to select the Intel Core 3 N350 would be factors outside the measured performance data, such as system-level power constraints or platform requirements, since the Intel part has a 7 W TDP versus 28 W for AMD. The data confirms that this power budget difference comes with a massive performance cost.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different architectural lineages. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 uses the Zen 5 architecture, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. Its codename is Gorgon Point, and it belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core 3 N350 uses the Twin Lake architecture, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own fabs, and belongs to the Core 3 generation based on Alder Lake-N.

Core and thread configurations differ substantially. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, using simultaneous multithreading. The Intel part has 8 cores and 8 threads, with no SMT support. This means the AMD chip can execute 12 threads concurrently despite having fewer physical cores, while the Intel chip is limited to 8 concurrent threads.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. The AMD processor allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with only 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor uses 96 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of shared L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has more total cache in the upper levels, but this does not translate into better benchmark outcomes. The AMD design's larger per-core L2 appears to serve its performance needs more effectively.

Memory support differs significantly. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X in a dual-channel configuration, delivering 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Intel chip supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5, but only in a single-channel configuration, yielding 38.4 GB/s. This 51.2 GB/s difference in theoretical bandwidth likely contributes to the AMD processor's dominance in memory-sensitive workloads like random string sorting and data compression. The AMD chip also supports ECC memory, while the Intel chip does not.

PCI Express capabilities also diverge. The AMD processor offers Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel processor offers Gen 3 with 9 lanes (CPU only). This affects potential expansion and storage bandwidth in system designs.

The integrated graphics differ as well. AMD uses the Radeon 840M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The socket types are incompatible: AMD Socket FP8 for the AMD part, Intel BGA 1264 for the Intel part. The AMD processor was released in January 2026 according to the database, while the Intel processor was released in January 2025, a year earlier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 3 N350 has 8 cores, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has 6 cores. However, the AMD processor has 12 threads versus 8 for Intel, thanks to simultaneous multithreading.

Q: What is the single-thread performance difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 scores 3757 in the PassMark single-thread test, while the Intel Core 3 N350 scores 1974. This gives AMD a 90.3% advantage in single-threaded workloads.

Q: How does memory bandwidth compare?

A: The AMD processor supports dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel processor uses single-channel memory with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD chip also supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5.

Q: Which processor has better multithreaded performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 scores 19091 in the multithread test, compared to 7382 for the Intel Core 3 N350. This is a 158.6% advantage for AMD.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The AMD processor has a 28 W TDP, while the Intel processor has a 7 W TDP. The Intel part uses substantially less power, which may be relevant for fanless or ultra-low-power designs.

Q: Where does each processor rank among all CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 sits at the 86th percentile, with an average benchmark score of 37762. The Intel Core 3 N350 sits at the 66th percentile, with an average score of 9903.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 wins every measured benchmark category. The data shows no workload where the Intel Core 3 N350 comes out ahead. The largest AMD advantage is in extended instructions (320.1%), followed by data compression (189.4%) and prime number computation (185%). The smallest AMD advantage is in single-thread performance (90.3%), but even this is a near-doubling of the Intel score.

For multithreaded throughput, the AMD processor's 12 threads and 158.6% advantage make it the clear choice for parallel workloads. For single-threaded responsiveness, the 90.3% lead indicates the AMD chip will feel significantly snappier in everyday interactive tasks. For memory-intensive operations, the dual-channel 89.6 GB/s bandwidth of the AMD part versus the single-channel 38.4 GB/s of the Intel part provides a substantial theoretical foundation for the measured performance gaps.

The Intel Core 3 N350's only advantages are outside raw performance. Its 7 W TDP is a quarter of the AMD processor's 28 W TDP, which could make it suitable for passively cooled systems or battery-constrained devices. Its support for DDR4 memory allows for lower-cost system designs using older memory technology. Its 8 physical cores, while not translating into benchmark wins, provide more physical cores for workloads that count cores rather than threads.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 3 N350 uses 8 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 0.10 GHz for Intel, though the Intel figure reflects an extremely low idle base; boost clocks are 4.50 GHz for AMD and 3.90 GHz for Intel.

TDP ratings differ by a factor of four: 28 W for AMD versus 7 W for Intel. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP8, while Intel uses Intel BGA 1264. Process nodes are 4 nm (TSMC) for AMD and 10 nm (Intel) for Intel. Cache allocations differ: AMD uses 80 KB L1 per core and 1 MB L2 per core with 4 MB shared L3; Intel uses 96 KB L1 per core and 2 MB shared L2 with 6 MB shared L3.

Memory support favors AMD with dual-channel DDR5 and LPDDR5X at 89.6 GB/s, plus ECC support. Intel supports single-channel DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 at 38.4 GB/s without ECC. PCIe capabilities are Gen 4 with 14 lanes for AMD versus Gen 3 with 9 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics are the Radeon 840M for AMD and UHD Graphics 770 for Intel. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part number is 100-000001788, while the Intel part number is SRPNS.