AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 vs Intel Core 3 304 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark split between the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 and the Intel Core 3 304 is decisively one-sided, with AMD taking 14 of the 15 recorded head-to-head tests. The AMD part wins every Cinebench test, including the R15 multicore (1712 vs 849, a 101.6% margin) and R23 multicore (11461 vs 5263, a 117.8% margin). It also dominates the PassMark suite in data compression (237484 vs 114775, 106.9%), integer math (63475 vs 24640, 157.6%), random string sorting (25435 vs 13659, 86.2%), and extended instructions (17003 vs 9686, 75.5%). The AMD chip leads in floating-point math (42621 vs 29722, 43.4%), multithread (19927 vs 11625, 71.4%), data encryption (11814 vs 8501, 39%), physics (1089 vs 868, 25.5%), and single-thread (3875 vs 3614, 7.2%).

The Intel Core 3 304 manages exactly one win: PassMark find prime numbers, scoring 68 versus AMD's 62, a margin of 8.8% in Intel's favor. This is a narrow, specialized victory in a workload that rewards raw prime-number scanning, but it does not offset the breadth of AMD's lead elsewhere. In single-core Cinebench tests, the gap is smaller: R15 single-core scores 271 vs 264 (2.7%) and R23 single-core scores 1818 vs 1765 (3%). The Intel part is competitive in lightly threaded tasks, but the AMD chip still wins those tests outright. For multi-threaded productivity, rendering, compression, or encryption workloads, the data shows the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 is the clear choice. The Intel part's single win is a niche result without meaningful spillover into other workloads.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different process generations and design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 uses TSMC's 4 nm node and carries the Krackan Point codename, built on the Ryzen AI 300 series with a hybrid Zen 5 / Zen 5c core arrangement. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The Intel Core 3 304 uses Intel's 3 nm node, codenamed Wildcat Lake, with 5 cores and 5 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading. Its base clock is 1.50 GHz and boost clock is 4.30 GHz. The AMD chip runs at a 28 W TDP, while the Intel part is rated at 15 W.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD processor has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of L3. The Intel part has 192 KB of L1, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. Despite having fewer cores, Intel allocates more L3, which can help with certain shared-data workloads. Memory support is similar on the surface: both accept DDR5 and LPDDR5X. However, the AMD chip uses a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, whereas the Intel part uses a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s. That bandwidth gap likely contributes to AMD's large leads in memory-sensitive tests like data compression and random string sorting. PCIe connectivity also differs: AMD offers Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, Intel offers Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics are present on both, with AMD using the Radeon 840M and Intel using Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core. Neither chip supports ECC memory, and both have locked multipliers.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single victory for AMD comes in PassMark integer math, where the Ryzen AI 7 345 scores 63475 against Intel's 24640, a 157.6% advantage. This test stresses arithmetic operations across all cores, and the AMD chip's combination of 6 cores, 12 threads, and dual-channel memory produces a massive gap. Cinebench R23 multicore shows a similar pattern: 11461 vs 5263, a 117.8% lead. The Intel Core 3 304's lack of multithreading is a clear handicap here, as it only has 5 threads total. Cinebench R15 multicore also favors AMD heavily at 101.6% over Intel. PassMark data compression shows 106.9% superiority for AMD, which aligns with the memory bandwidth difference.

AMD also wins several tests by moderate margins. Floating-point math goes 42621 vs 29722, a 43.4% lead. Data encryption shows 39% higher output for AMD (11814 vs 8501). Physics simulation scores 1089 vs 868, a 25.5% edge. PassMark multithread records 19927 vs 11625, a 71.4% difference. Extended instructions favor AMD by 75.5% (17003 vs 9686). Random string sorting shows an 86.2% gap in AMD's favor. The smallest wins for AMD are in single-core tests: Cinebench R15 single-core at 2.7%, Cinebench R23 single-core at 3%, and PassMark single-thread at 7.2%. These results indicate that Intel's per-core efficiency is close, but AMD still edges it in every recorded single-threaded benchmark. The lone Intel win, find prime numbers at 68 vs 62, is an 8.8% margin in Intel's favor, the only test where Intel shows a clear niche advantage.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads, with no multithreading support.

Q: How much faster is the AMD chip in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: AMD scores 11461 versus Intel's 5263, a 117.8% lead in that test.

Q: Does the Intel chip win any benchmarks at all?

A: Yes, it wins PassMark find prime numbers with a score of 68 against AMD's 62, an 8.8% margin.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 has a 28 W TDP, while the Intel Core 3 304 is rated at 15 W.

Q: Which chip has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD processor supports dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part uses single-channel memory with 59.7 GB/s.

Q: How do the single-core scores compare?

A: AMD leads in Cinebench R23 single-core at 1818 vs 1765 (3%) and in PassMark single-thread at 3875 vs 3614 (7.2%).

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 | Intel Core 3 304 |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 6 | 5 |

| Threads | 12 | 5 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.60 GHz | 4.30 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Codename | Krackan Point | Wildcat Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| L1 cache | 80 KB per core | 192 KB |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 2.5 MB |

| L3 cache | 4 MB | 6 MB shared |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 lanes | Gen 4, 6 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 840M | Intel Xe3 Graphics (1 Xe) |

| Release date | 2025-01-14 | 2026-04-15 |

| Launch MSRP | None recorded | $309 |

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to a straightforward conclusion. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 wins 14 of 15 head-to-head tests, with margins that range from 2.7% in Cinebench R15 single-core to 157.6% in PassMark integer math. Its 6 cores and 12 threads, combined with dual-channel memory at 89.6 GB/s, give it a decisive edge in multi-threaded workloads. The Intel Core 3 304, with 5 cores and 5 threads plus single-channel memory at 59.7 GB/s, falls behind in nearly every category. Intel's single win in find prime numbers is a narrow 8.8% margin that does not generalize to other workloads.

The Intel part does have a lower TDP at 15 W versus 28 W, which could matter for battery life in thin laptops. Its 3 nm process node and 6 MB of shared L3 cache are also notable. However, the recorded performance data shows no meaningful workload where those advantages translate into faster results. The AMD chip also carries a higher average benchmark score of 29461 versus Intel's 13745, and it sits at the 81st percentile among all CPUs compared to Intel's 68th percentile. For any user prioritizing compute throughput, the data favors the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345. The Intel Core 3 304 is competitive only in the narrow prime-number test, and its single-core scores trail by single-digit percentages. Based strictly on benchmark results, the AMD processor is the stronger choice across the vast majority of recorded tests.