AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440G vs Intel Core 3 305 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440G and the Intel Core 3 305 are two very different processors aimed at different market segments, yet they share a six-core count. The AMD part is a desktop chip on Socket AM5 with twelve threads, while the Intel part is a mobile chip on BGA 1516 with only six threads. Benchmark data in the database includes a full suite of results for the Intel Core 3 305, but no recorded benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440G. This makes direct numerical comparison impossible, but the specification sheets and the Intel part’s performance against its nearest rivals reveal the distinct positioning of each processor.

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of these two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440G has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 3 305 also has 6 cores, but only 6 threads.

Q: Which processor uses a smaller manufacturing process node?

A: The Intel Core 3 305 is built on a 3 nm process node at Intel’s own foundry. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440G uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types and channels?

A: No. The AMD part supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Which processor has ECC memory support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440G supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 3 305 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core 3 305?

A: The launch MSRP of the Intel Core 3 305 is $309.

Q: How does the Intel Core 3 305 compare to its closest rival, the Intel Core i3-14100?

A: The Intel Core 3 305 has an average benchmark score of 18302, while the Intel Core i3-14100 has an average score of 18318. The difference is 0.1 percent, meaning the Core 3 305 trails the i3-14100 by a negligible margin.

Architecture Differences

The architectural gap between these two processors is substantial, even though both are active products with similar release timing. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440G comes from the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation, codenamed Gorgon Point, and uses a hybrid structure of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. This is a desktop-class design with a 65 W TDP, built on TSMC’s 4 nm process. The die size is recorded at 195 mm². The Intel Core 3 305 comes from the Core 3 generation, codenamed Wildcat Lake, and uses Intel’s own 3 nm process. It is a mobile part with a 15 W TDP, which is a fraction of the AMD chip’s power envelope.

The cache hierarchies are entirely different. The AMD processor has 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, with a total of 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor has 192 KB of L1 cache, 2.5 MB of L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD design allocates more L2 per core, but the Intel design has a larger L1 and a shared L3 that is 2 MB smaller than AMD’s L3.

Memory architecture also diverges. The AMD part uses a dual-channel DDR5 interface delivering 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, while the Intel part uses a single-channel interface for DDR5 and LPDDR5X, delivering only 59.7 GB/s. ECC memory is supported on the AMD chip but not on the Intel chip. PCIe connectivity also differs: the AMD processor provides Gen 4 with 12 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel processor provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics are different as well, with the AMD chip using a Radeon 840M and the Intel chip using Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core.

The socket and form factor separate them completely. The AMD part is a socketed desktop processor on AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel part is soldered to a BGA 1516 package for mobile systems. The AMD processor has a part number of 100-000001915, and the Intel processor has a part number of SAE3L. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, meaning both are locked for overclocking.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440G wins in scenarios that demand parallel multithreading and high memory bandwidth. Its 12 threads versus the Intel’s 6 threads give it a clear advantage in heavily threaded workloads such as video rendering, code compilation, and scientific computing. The dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth also helps in memory-intensive tasks, where the Intel part’s single-channel 59.7 GB/s interface would become a bottleneck. The AMD chip also supports ECC memory, which is a requirement for certain workstation and server-class applications that need error correction for data integrity. The larger 8 MB L3 cache and the per-core 1 MB L2 cache provide a latency advantage in workloads that repeatedly access working sets that fit within those cache levels.

The Intel Core 3 305 wins in efficiency and mobility. With a 15 W TDP, it is designed for thin-and-light laptops where power draw is the primary constraint. The 3 nm process node from Intel gives it a transistor density advantage, and the single-channel memory bus reduces power consumption from the memory subsystem, though at a cost to bandwidth. The Intel chip also supports LPDDR5X memory, which is a low-power memory standard commonly found in portable devices. Its single-thread performance, as recorded in the database, is strong: a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1852 points places it in a good position for everyday responsiveness, office productivity, and light browsing. The Intel part’s integrated graphics, Intel Xe3 with 1 Xe core, is a modern architecture that can handle basic display output and media playback without a discrete GPU.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification field. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440G has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Intel Core 3 305 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The AMD chip’s TDP is 65 W, while the Intel chip’s TDP is 15 W. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1516. The process nodes are 4 nm (TSMC) for AMD and 3 nm (Intel) for Intel. The AMD die size is 195 mm², while the Intel die size is not recorded.

Cache configurations differ as described. The AMD L1 is 80 KB per core, L2 is 1 MB per core, and L3 is 8 MB. The Intel L1 is 192 KB, L2 is 2.5 MB, and L3 is 6 MB shared. Memory support differs: AMD uses DDR5 dual-channel with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, Intel uses DDR5 and LPDDR5X single-channel with 59.7 GB/s. ECC support is present on AMD, absent on Intel. PCIe lanes are 12 on AMD versus 6 on Intel, both Gen 4. Integrated graphics are Radeon 840M on AMD versus Intel Xe3 Graphics (1 Xe) on Intel. The market segment is Desktop for AMD and Mobile for Intel. The release date for AMD is 2026-03-01, and for Intel it is 2026-04-15. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $309; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark results between these two processors, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440G has no recorded benchmark scores at all. However, the Intel Core 3 305 has a full set of benchmark results, and its performance relative to its nearest rivals is well documented. The Intel Core 3 305 has an average benchmark score of 18302, which places it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i3-14100 with an average score of 18318 (0.1 percent faster), the Intel Core 5 330 with an average score of 18345 (0.2 percent faster), the Intel Core 7 360 with an average score of 18374 (0.4 percent faster), and the AMD Ryzen 5 2600E with an average score of 18230 (0.4 percent slower). This means the Core 3 305 is bracketed by a narrow range of scores from 18230 to 18374, a spread of less than one percent.

Looking at the Intel Core 3 305’s individual benchmark results, the multicore Cinebench scores show a consistent pattern. In Cinebench R15 multicore, it scores 1322 points. In Cinebench R20 multicore, it scores 5511 points. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it scores 13123 points. Single-core scores are 186 in R15, 777 in R20, and 1852 in R23. The Passmark suite shows a multithread score of 15439, a single-thread score of 3977, and specific workloads such as integer math at 32295, floating point math at 42284, data compression at 146857, data encryption at 11019, extended instructions at 13543, find prime numbers at 115, physics at 1233, and random string sorting at 17623.

These results indicate that the Intel Core 3 305 is a balanced performer for a 15 W part, with single-thread scores that rival much higher TDP chips. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1852 is particularly notable because it shows that the low base clock of 1.50 GHz is compensated by a 4.30 GHz boost clock. The multicore scores, however, are limited by the six threads. With only six threads, the Core 3 305 cannot compete with the twelve threads of the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440G in heavily parallel workloads, assuming the AMD chip’s higher TDP and dual-channel memory translate into proportional performance. The AMD part’s 4.80 GHz boost clock is 0.50 GHz higher than the Intel’s 4.30 GHz, and its 65 W TDP allows for sustained boost operation, whereas the 15 W Intel part must manage thermal and power limits more aggressively.

The lack of AMD benchmark data means the head-to-head comparison must rely on architectural analysis. The AMD part has twice the threads, a higher boost clock, a larger L3 cache, and more than double the memory bandwidth. The Intel part has a smaller process node, a lower TDP, and a higher single-thread score in the Cinebench R23 test relative to its power class, but no direct comparison to the AMD part is possible. The recorded data shows that the Intel Core 3 305 sits in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440G is listed at the 50th percentile, but that percentile is based on an average benchmark score of 0, which indicates missing data rather than actual performance. Therefore, the percentile values are not directly comparable in this case.

The Intel Core 3 305’s nearest rival data shows that its performance is tightly clustered with the Core i3-14100, Core 5 330, Core 7 360, and Ryzen 5 2600E. All five processors have average scores within a range of 144 points, from 18230 to 18374. This suggests that the Core 3 305 is a well-tuned six-thread part that sits at the top of its performance class, but it also means that it does not have a decisive advantage over its direct competitors. For the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440G, the twelve-thread design and dual-channel memory architecture are clear advantages in throughput-oriented tasks, but without benchmark data, those advantages remain theoretical.

In summary, the database records a complete performance profile for the Intel Core 3 305 and no performance profile for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440G. The specification sheets show two processors with identical core counts but divergent designs: one for desktop power and multithreading, the other for mobile efficiency and single-thread responsiveness. The Intel part’s benchmark results place it in the 72nd percentile, with its nearest rivals all within a 0.4 percent delta. The AMD part’s specifications suggest a higher multithread ceiling, but the absence of recorded scores prevents any quantitative assertion about its performance relative to the Intel Core 3 305.