AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 and Intel Core 7 350 are both six-core mobile processors, but they target entirely different workload profiles. The AMD part leans on simultaneous multithreading to deliver decisive wins in heavily threaded tasks, while the Intel part uses a higher boost clock and larger per-core cache to claim nearly all single-threaded tests. The benchmark data shows a clear split: the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 wins 8 of the 15 recorded head-to-head comparisons, with Intel taking the remaining 7, but the magnitude of the AMD victories is often far larger than the Intel margins.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 is the clear choice for multi-threaded compute. Its 12 threads (6 cores with SMT) versus the Intel part's 6 threads (6 cores without SMT) creates a structural advantage in any workload that scales with thread count. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the AMD chip scores 11,461 against Intel's 8,030, a 42.7% advantage. The Cinebench R15 multicore test shows a similar gap at 40.3% (1,712 vs 1,220). PassMark's multithread test confirms the pattern with a 31.4% lead (19,927 vs 15,170).

The AMD processor also dominates integer-heavy and data-processing tasks. PassMark integer math shows an 88.2% advantage (63,475 vs 33,734), the largest single delta in the entire comparison. Data compression follows at 65.9% (237,484 vs 143,123), and random string sorting is 47.6% higher (25,435 vs 17,238). Extended instruction throughput favors AMD by 41.2% (17,003 vs 12,045). Even data encryption, a task that often benefits from dedicated instruction paths, goes to AMD by a narrower 8.1% (11,814 vs 10,933).

The Intel Core 7 350 wins every single-threaded benchmark in the dataset. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 2,046 versus 1,818, an 11.1% margin. The R15 single-core test is closer at 7.2% (292 vs 271). PassMark single-thread performance gives Intel a 5.5% edge (4,100 vs 3,875). The Intel chip also wins PassMark find prime numbers by a wide 42.1% (107 vs 62), a test that is highly sensitive to per-core clock speed and cache latency. PassMark physics goes to Intel by 7.2% (1,173 vs 1,089), and floating point math is essentially a tie, with Intel ahead by only 0.4% (42,809 vs 42,621).

The Verdict

The data indicates two distinct buyer profiles. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 is for users whose workloads scale across cores: video rendering, software compilation, batch data processing, and any parallel integer math. Its 88.2% lead in integer math and 42.7% lead in Cinebench R23 multicore are decisive. The Intel Core 7 350 is for users who prioritize responsiveness in lightly threaded applications: web browsing, office documents, and single-threaded legacy software. Its 11.1% Cinebench R23 single-core lead and 42.1% advantage in prime number calculations show stronger per-core throughput.

The overall database percentile ranks reflect this split. The AMD part sits at the 81st percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel part sits at the 71st percentile. The average benchmark score for AMD is 29,461 versus 17,779 for Intel. This gap is driven by the AMD processor's ability to nearly double throughput in integer math and compression workloads. For a user who runs a mix of both single-threaded and multi-threaded applications, the AMD part's larger wins in the parallel tests outweigh Intel's smaller wins in the serial tests.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest AMD victory is PassMark integer math at 88.2%. This test measures raw ALU throughput, and the AMD chip's 63,475 score versus 33,734 for Intel shows a near-doubling of performance. Data compression follows closely at 65.9% (237,484 vs 143,123), highlighting the AMD part's efficiency in memory-bound, multi-threaded data manipulation. Random string sorting adds a 47.6% lead (25,435 vs 17,238), and extended instructions deliver 41.2% (17,003 vs 12,045). Cinebench R23 multicore rounds out the major AMD wins at 42.7% (11,461 vs 8,030), with Cinebench R15 multicore at 40.3% (1,712 vs 1,220).

The Intel part's biggest win is PassMark find prime numbers at 42.1% (107 vs 62). This test is notoriously dependent on single-core clock speed and cache hierarchy, and the Intel chip's 4.80 GHz boost clock versus 4.60 GHz for AMD, combined with its larger L3 cache, produces a dominant result. Cinebench R23 single-core gives Intel an 11.1% edge (2,046 vs 1,818), and Cinebench R15 single-core adds 7.2% (292 vs 271). PassMark physics is also 7.2% in Intel's favor (1,173 vs 1,089). The single-thread PassMark tests show a narrower 5.5% lead (4,100 vs 3,875), and floating point math is statistically tied at 0.4% (42,809 vs 42,621).

The pattern is consistent: AMD wins by large margins in parallel tests, Intel wins by smaller margins in serial tests. The only exception is floating point math, where the two processors are within 0.4% of each other, suggesting that the FPU throughput is similar when thread scaling is not a factor.

Specification Differences

The core configuration is the most consequential difference. Both processors have 6 physical cores, but the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 supports 12 threads through simultaneous multithreading, while the Intel Core 7 350 is limited to 6 threads. The AMD base clock is 2.00 GHz versus 1.50 GHz for Intel, but the Intel boost clock is higher at 4.80 GHz versus 4.60 GHz. The AMD part has a 28 W TDP, while the Intel part is rated at 15 W, a significant power envelope difference that explains the AMD part's sustained multi-core performance.

Memory architecture diverges sharply. The AMD processor uses a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel processor uses a single-channel bus at 59.7 GB/s. Both support DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory. The PCIe configuration also differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, while Intel provides Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics are different: AMD uses Radeon 840M, Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and both are locked multipliers.

Cache organization is another major differentiator. The AMD part has 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 4 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part has 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3. The larger Intel L3 cache, combined with the higher boost clock, explains the Intel part's single-threaded wins. The AMD part's smaller L3 is compensated by its dual-channel memory bandwidth and SMT capability.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from entirely different design lineages. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 uses the Krackan Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI 300 generation built on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 7 350 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation built on Wildcat Lake cores. It is manufactured on a 3 nm process at Intel's own foundry.

The process node difference (4 nm for AMD, 3 nm for Intel) contributes to the Intel part's lower 15 W TDP. However, the AMD part's higher 28 W TDP allows it to maintain higher sustained clocks across all six cores, which is critical for its multi-threaded dominance. The AMD processor uses a hybrid Zen 5 and Zen 5c core arrangement, combining full-performance cores with compact cores to balance throughput and efficiency. The Intel processor uses a homogeneous Wildcat Lake core design.

The memory controller differences are architectural as well. The AMD part's dual-channel controller provides 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, which is essential for feeding its 12 threads in data-intensive workloads like compression and integer math. The Intel part's single-channel controller at 59.7 GB/s is sufficient for its 6-thread design but becomes a bottleneck in parallel memory access patterns. The PCIe lane count also reflects the different platform positioning: AMD's 14 lanes versus Intel's 6 lanes indicates a broader I/O capability on the AMD platform.

The release timeline differs, with the AMD part dated January 2025 and the Intel part dated April 2026. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $469. The benchmark data shows that the AMD part's earlier release still delivers competitive or superior performance in the majority of recorded tests, particularly those that leverage its SMT and dual-channel memory architecture.