AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 vs Intel Core 3 N350 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a complete sweep for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345, which wins all 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons against the Intel Core 3 N350. The most decisive margin appears in PassMark extended instructions, where the AMD part scores 17003 against Intel's 3981, a 327.1% advantage. This indicates a fundamental difference in SIMD and instruction-level throughput capabilities.

Cinebench results reinforce the same pattern. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Ryzen AI 7 345 scores 1712 versus 632 for the Core 3 N350, a 170.9% delta. The single-core R15 test shows an even larger gap: 271 versus 89, a 204.5% advantage. Cinebench R23 multi-core narrows the relative gap somewhat, with scores of 11461 and 6274 respectively, a 82.7% difference. The R23 single-core test still shows a 105.4% advantage for AMD, with 1818 points against 885.

PassMark integer math delivers 63475 for the AMD chip and 27669 for the Intel chip, a 129.4% delta. Floating point math follows with 42621 versus 17781, a 139.7% margin. Data compression shows 237484 against 80444, a 195.2% advantage, while data encryption records 11814 versus 5693, a 107.5% delta. Random string sorting completes the PassMark suite with 25435 versus 10102, a 151.8% difference.

The multithreaded PassMark score of 19927 for AMD against 7382 for Intel represents a 169.9% lead, and the physics test shows 1089 versus 446, a 144.2% margin. Prime number finding, a workload sensitive to both clock speed and memory latency, returns 62 for AMD and 20 for Intel, a 210% gap. Single-thread PassMark scores are 3875 and 1974, a 96.3% delta.

The average benchmark score for the Ryzen AI 7 345 is 29461, placing it in the 81st percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Core 3 N350 averages 9903, in the 66th percentile. The nearest rivals for the AMD part include the AMD Ryzen 7 3800X at 29447 (0% delta), the AMD EPYC 9654 at 29409 (0.2% delta), and the Intel Core i5-13500HX at 29270 (0.7% delta). For the Intel part, the nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-3770 at 9706 (2% delta) and the Intel Core i5-1035G1 at 9684 (2.3% delta).

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen AI 7 345 wins in every category measured, so the use-case split is defined by the magnitude of the advantage rather than by which processor takes a given workload. The largest deltas appear in extended instructions and data compression, suggesting workloads that rely on wide vector operations and memory bandwidth will see the greatest relative benefit from the AMD part.

For single-threaded responsiveness, the R23 single-core score of 1818 versus 885 and the PassMark single-thread score of 3875 versus 1974 indicate that interactive tasks, application launches, and lightly threaded software will favor the AMD processor by roughly a factor of two. The 204.5% lead in R15 single-core is the largest single-thread delta recorded, which points to a substantial per-clock efficiency advantage.

Multithreaded rendering and content creation workloads show a similar pattern, though the margin varies. The R23 multi-core delta of 82.7% is smaller than the single-core delta of 105.4%, which is notable because the Intel part has more physical cores (8 versus 6). This suggests the AMD chip's simultaneous multithreading (12 threads versus 8) and higher boost clock compensate for the core count deficit.

The physics simulation benchmark, which typically scales with both core count and memory latency, shows a 144.2% advantage for AMD. Data encryption, a workload that often depends on AES-NI throughput, shows a 107.5% delta. For users running compression, encryption, or scientific workloads, the database indicates the AMD part will complete tasks in roughly half the time or better.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 uses the Krackan Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI 300 generation built on Zen 5 / Zen 5c cores. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 3 N350 uses the Twin Lake architecture, part of the Core 3 generation that traces back to Alder Lake-N, and is built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry.

Core and thread counts differ significantly. The AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel chip has 8 cores and 8 threads. The AMD part therefore uses simultaneous multithreading, while the Intel part does not. This explains why the AMD chip can win multi-core benchmarks despite having fewer physical cores.

Cache organization also differs. The AMD chip provides 80 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with a 4 MB L3 cache. The Intel chip provides 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 L2 and L3 combined, but the AMD part's per-core L2 allocation may benefit single-threaded workloads.

Clock speeds show a notable difference. The AMD chip has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The Intel chip has a base clock of 0.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. The extremely low base clock for the Intel part indicates a design optimized for idle power rather than sustained frequency.

The process node difference is substantial: 4 nm for AMD versus 10 nm for Intel. The foundry also differs, with TSMC producing the AMD chip and Intel producing its own. The memory support reflects the platform gap: the AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X on a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel chip supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 on a single-channel bus with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth.

PCIe capabilities also diverge. The AMD chip offers Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, while the Intel chip offers Gen 3 with 9 CPU lanes. This affects expandability for storage and discrete accelerators.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in every major specification category recorded in the database.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 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. Boost clocks are 4.60 GHz for AMD and 3.90 GHz for Intel. Thermal design power is 28 W for AMD and 7 W for Intel.

Sockets are incompatible: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel BGA 1264. The process nodes are 4 nm (TSMC) for AMD and 10 nm (Intel) for Intel. Cache configurations differ as described above, with AMD using per-core L1 and L2 plus a 4 MB L3, and Intel using per-core L1, shared 2 MB L2, and shared 6 MB L3.

Memory support: AMD lists DDR5 and LPDDR5X on a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Intel lists DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 on a single-channel bus with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth. Neither supports ECC memory.

PCIe: AMD provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes. Intel provides Gen 3 with 9 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ: the AMD chip uses Radeon 840M, while the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 770.

Release dates are close: the AMD part launched on 2025-01-14, and the Intel part on 2025-01-06. Both are active in production and both have locked multipliers.

Neither processor has a recorded launch MSRP in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 has an average benchmark score of 29461, while the Intel Core 3 N350 averages 9903. The AMD chip sits in the 81st percentile of all CPUs, and the Intel chip in the 66th.

Q: Does the Intel Core 3 N350 have more cores than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345?

A: Yes. The Intel part has 8 cores and 8 threads, while the AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads. Despite the core deficit, the AMD chip wins every multi-core benchmark in the database, including Cinebench R23 multi-core by 82.7%.

Q: What is the largest single benchmark margin between the two?

A: The largest delta is in PassMark extended instructions, where the AMD chip scores 17003 versus 3981 for the Intel chip, a 327.1% advantage.

Q: How do the memory bandwidth figures compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 supports dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 3 N350 supports single-channel memory with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD figure is more than double the Intel figure.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 has a TDP of 28 W. The Intel Core 3 N350 has a TDP of 7 W. The Intel part draws substantially less power, which may be relevant for fanless or ultra-low-power designs.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 boosts to 4.60 GHz, while the Intel Core 3 N350 boosts to 3.90 GHz. The AMD chip also has a much higher base clock at 2.00 GHz versus 0.10 GHz.