AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G vs Intel Core 3 304 Comparison

# FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head benchmark comparisons?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G wins 10 of the 11 direct comparisons against the Intel Core 3 304, with the Intel chip taking a single victory in the passmark_find_prime_numbers test.

Q: How large is the average benchmark gap between these two CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G records an average benchmark score of 40,718 points, placing it at the 87th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 3 304 averages 13,745 points, which puts it at the 68th percentile.

Q: What memory configurations do these processors support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth and ECC capability. The Intel Core 3 304 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory but uses a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC support.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads. The AMD chip also has a higher base clock (2.00 GHz versus 1.50 GHz) and a higher boost clock (4.50 GHz versus 4.30 GHz).

Q: What is the production status and release timing for each?

A: Both processors are listed as Active in production. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G has a release date of 2026-03-01, while the Intel Core 3 304 has a release date of 2026-04-15.

Q: Which processor shows the largest single benchmark lead?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G leads by 158.6% in passmark_integer_math, scoring 63,707 against the Intel Core 3 304's 24,640. The AMD chip also leads by 120.9% in data compression and 100.7% in random string sorting.

# Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G, codenamed Gorgon Point, belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation built on a combination of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It uses a 4 nm process manufactured by TSMC. The Intel Core 3 304, codenamed Wildcat Lake, belongs to the Core 3 generation and uses a 3 nm process from Intel's own foundry. These process nodes represent different manufacturing approaches, but the measured benchmark data shows how the architectural choices translate into performance.

Cache organization differs substantially. The AMD chip provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 4 MB of L3 cache. The Intel chip lists 192 KB of L1 cache total, 2.5 MB of L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The per-core versus shared cache structures reflect distinct design philosophies, with AMD allocating more cache per individual core while Intel pools a larger shared L3 pool.

The AMD processor uses the AMD Socket AM5 and is classified in the Desktop market segment. The Intel processor uses Intel BGA 1516 and is classified in the Mobile market segment. This difference in socket and segment shapes what systems can use each chip.

Memory architecture also diverges. The AMD chip uses a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and supports ECC memory. The Intel chip uses a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth and lacks ECC support. The AMD chip supports DDR5, while the Intel chip supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X, which gives the Intel part flexibility for low-power mobile designs.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The AMD processor provides Gen 4 with 10 CPU-only lanes, while the Intel processor provides Gen 4 with 6 CPU-only lanes. Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD chip uses Radeon 840M, and the Intel chip uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe execution unit.

Power specifications show a major gap. The AMD chip has a TDP of 65 watts, while the Intel chip has a TDP of 15 watts. This 50-watt difference indicates very different thermal envelopes and power delivery requirements, which directly affects what cooling solutions and chassis designs are viable.

# Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G dominates the data-heavy and compute-intensive workloads. In passmark_data_compression, it scores 253,484 versus 114,775, a lead of 120.9%. In passmark_data_encryption, it scores 12,111 versus 8,501, a lead of 42.5%. For integer math, the AMD chip scores 63,707 versus 24,640, a lead of 158.6%. These results indicate the AMD processor handles encryption, compression, and general integer workloads with a clear advantage.

The AMD chip also wins in floating-point math with 43,494 versus 29,722, a lead of 46.3%. Extended instruction workloads show a 93% lead at 18,697 versus 9,686. Random string sorting gives the AMD chip a 100.7% lead at 27,407 versus 13,659. Multithread performance shows a 74.5% lead at 20,285 versus 11,625. Physics simulation results give the AMD chip a 15.1% lead at 999 versus 868.

The Intel Core 3 304 wins exactly one test: passmark_find_prime_numbers, scoring 68 against the AMD chip's 55, a delta of -19.1% from the AMD perspective. This is a narrow but real victory in a prime-number-finding workload, suggesting the Intel architecture has an advantage in that specific algorithmic pattern.

The single-thread results are close. The AMD chip scores 3,829 in passmark_single_thread, while the Intel chip scores 3,614, a lead of only 5.9% for AMD. This narrow margin indicates that in lightly threaded tasks, the two processors are much closer than their multithread scores suggest.

The average benchmark score tells the broader story: the AMD chip averages 40,718 points, roughly three times the Intel chip's 13,745 average. The AMD chip sits at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel chip sits at the 68th percentile.

# Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 1.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 4.50 GHz for AMD and 4.30 GHz for Intel.

TDP differs by 50 watts: 65 watts for AMD, 15 watts for Intel. The AMD chip uses the AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel chip uses Intel BGA 1516. Market segments differ: Desktop for AMD, Mobile for Intel.

Process technology differs: 4 nm TSMC for AMD, 3 nm Intel for the Intel chip. Codenames are Gorgon Point for AMD and Wildcat Lake for Intel. Generations are Ryzen AI PRO 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) for AMD and Core 3 (Wildcat Lake) for Intel.

Cache structures differ: AMD lists 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 4 MB L3. Intel lists 192 KB L1 total, 2.5 MB L2, and 6 MB shared L3. Memory support differs: DDR5 for AMD, DDR5 and LPDDR5X for Intel. Memory bus width differs: dual-channel for AMD, single-channel for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD and 59.7 GB/s for Intel. ECC support is present on AMD, absent on Intel.

PCIe lanes differ: Gen 4 with 10 lanes for AMD, Gen 4 with 6 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 840M for AMD, Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe for Intel. Part numbers are 100-000001783 for AMD and SAE3K for Intel. The Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $309; the AMD chip has no launch MSRP listed. Both processors have locked multipliers.

# Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest margin in the entire comparison belongs to the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G in integer math. The AMD chip scores 63,707 against the Intel Core 3 304's 24,640, a delta of 158.6%. This means the AMD processor delivers more than two and a half times the integer performance of the Intel chip in this test, a decisive gap that likely stems from the combination of more cores, higher clocks, and the Zen 5 architecture.

Data compression shows the second-largest margin. The AMD chip scores 253,484 versus 114,775, a lead of 120.9%. This workload benefits from the AMD chip's 12 threads versus the Intel chip's 5 threads, allowing more parallel compression work.

Random string sorting gives the AMD chip a 100.7% lead at 27,407 versus 13,659. This test also scales well with thread count, and the AMD chip's 12 threads provide a clear advantage over the Intel chip's 5 threads.

Extended instructions show a 93% lead for AMD at 18,697 versus 9,686. This result indicates the AMD chip handles SIMD and vector workloads with substantially more throughput.

Multithread performance shows a 74.5% lead for AMD at 20,285 versus 11,625. This is a broad measure of overall parallel capability and reinforces the pattern seen in the other multithreaded tests.

Floating-point math gives the AMD chip a 46.3% lead at 43,494 versus 29,722. The AMD chip's advantage here is significant but smaller than in integer workloads, suggesting the floating-point units are more evenly matched.

Data encryption gives the AMD chip a 42.5% lead at 12,111 versus 8,501. This indicates faster cryptographic operations on the AMD platform.

Physics simulation gives the AMD chip a 15.1% lead at 999 versus 868. This is one of the smaller margins, indicating that the physics workload does not scale as strongly with the AMD chip's extra resources.

Single-thread performance shows the smallest AMD lead at 5.9%, with scores of 3,829 versus 3,614. This close result means that for single-threaded applications, the two processors perform nearly identically, and the Intel chip's lower boost clock of 4.30 GHz versus 4.50 GHz does not create a large penalty.

The single Intel victory comes in prime-number finding, where the Intel chip scores 68 versus the AMD chip's 55, a delta of -19.1% from the AMD perspective. This is the only test where the Intel chip outperforms, and the margin is substantial in that specific workload.

# The Verdict

The data shows a clear performance hierarchy. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G wins 10 of 11 benchmark comparisons and leads by large margins in most multithreaded and data-intensive workloads. Its average benchmark score of 40,718 places it at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, far above the Intel Core 3 304's average of 13,745 at the 68th percentile.

For users prioritizing raw compute throughput, data compression, encryption, integer math, and multithreaded applications, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G is the stronger choice based on the recorded measurements. The 158.6% lead in integer math and the 120.9% lead in data compression are decisive, and the 74.5% multithread advantage confirms broad parallel superiority.

The Intel Core 3 304 wins only in prime-number finding, a narrow niche workload. Its single-thread score of 3,614 trails the AMD chip by just 5.9%, so for lightly threaded tasks, the two processors are nearly equivalent. The Intel chip also has a much lower TDP of 15 watts versus 65 watts, which makes it relevant for power-constrained mobile designs, and it supports LPDDR5X memory. The Intel chip carries a launch MSRP of $309.

For desktop systems where performance is the primary goal and power consumption is a secondary concern, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G delivers the stronger benchmark results. For mobile applications where low power draw and compact packaging matter more than peak throughput, the Intel Core 3 304 offers competitive single-thread performance with a fraction of the TDP. The benchmark data does not show a scenario where the Intel chip outperforms the AMD chip outside of prime-number finding, so the selection depends on whether the system requirements favor the AMD chip's higher compute capacity or the Intel chip's lower power envelope.