AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 vs Intel Core 3 305 Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark database presents a clear performance hierarchy between the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 and the Intel Core 3 305. The AMD part wins 12 of 15 head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel chip takes 3. The Ryzen AI 7 350 posts an average benchmark score of 34222, placing it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 3 305 averages 18302, sitting in the 72nd percentile. This is a 87.0% gap in average score, which places the Intel part in a lower performance class entirely.

The Ryzen AI 7 350 is the pick for users whose workloads scale with thread count and memory bandwidth. Its 8 cores with 16 threads, dual-channel memory bus, and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth produce dominant results in compression, encryption, integer math, and multithreaded rendering. The Core 3 305, with 6 cores and 6 threads, a single-channel memory bus, and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth, is competitive only in specific single-threaded tasks and prime number searches.

The Intel Core 3 305 is the choice for scenarios where the recorded data shows it winning: single-threaded PassMark tests and prime number computation. Its PassMark single-thread score of 3977 exceeds the AMD score of 3834 by 3.6%, and its find prime numbers score of 115 beats 80 by 30.4%. However, these wins are narrow in the former case and represent a specialized workload in the latter. The Intel part also carries a launch MSRP of $309, which the database records, but no pricing comparison is made here.

For general-purpose mobile computing, the data favors the AMD chip across almost every measured category. The head-to-head deltas are often large: 165.2% in integer math, 107.1% in data compression, and 88.8% in random string sorting. The Ryzen AI 7 350 also leads in all three Cinebench tests, including 22% in R23 multicore and 5.7% in R23 single-core. The only consistent Intel advantages are the two PassMark single-thread records and the prime number test, which is an outlier given the AMD part's superior floating-point and extended instruction scores.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has the higher multithreaded performance in Cinebench?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 leads in Cinebench R15 multicore with 2477 against 1322 (87.4% ahead) and in R23 multicore with 16014.5 against 13123 (22% ahead). The AMD part's 8 cores and 16 threads give it a substantial edge over the Intel part's 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: Does the Intel Core 3 305 win any benchmark categories?

A: Yes, the Intel part wins 3 of 15 head-to-head comparisons. It scores 3977 in PassMark single-thread against 3834 (3.6% ahead), and it scores 115 in PassMark find prime numbers against 80 (30.4% ahead). The single-thread result is duplicated in a second PassMark single-thread test listing.

Q: How do the average scores compare between these two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 has an average benchmark score of 34222, while the Intel Core 3 305 averages 18302. The AMD part sits in the 84th percentile of all CPUs, and the Intel part sits in the 72nd percentile. The closest rival to the AMD chip is the AMD EPYC 4244P with an average of 34220, while the closest rival to the Intel chip is the Intel Core i3-14100 with an average of 18318.

Q: What memory configurations do these CPUs support?

A: Both support DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 uses a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel Core 3 305 uses a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. Neither supports ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has the higher clock speeds?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel Core 3 305 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The AMD part also has a higher TDP of 28 watts against 15 watts for the Intel part.

Q: What are the production statuses and release dates?

A: Both processors are listed as Active in production. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 has a release date of 2025-01-05, while the Intel Core 3 305 has a release date of 2026-04-15. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $309.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the codename Krackan Point, belonging to the Ryzen AI 300 generation that combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 195 mm². The Intel Core 3 305 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, part of the Core 3 generation, fabricated on a 3 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The Intel part's die size is not recorded in the database.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD processor provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor provides 192 KB of L1 cache, 2.5 MB of L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD cache organization scales with its 8 cores, while the Intel cache is smaller overall and shared differently.

Memory architecture also separates the two. The AMD part uses a dual-channel memory bus capable of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part uses a single-channel bus at 59.7 GB/s. Both accept DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but the AMD memory pathway delivers 50% more bandwidth. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the AMD chip provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ in branding and configuration. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 carries the Radeon 860M, while the Intel Core 3 305 carries the Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so both are fixed-clock parts. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel chip uses Intel BGA 1516.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show clear separations between the two mobile processors. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 3 305 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The AMD part lacks SMT on a per-core basis? No, the database records 16 threads for 8 cores, meaning two threads per core, while the Intel part records 6 threads for 6 cores, meaning one thread per core.

Clock speeds differ on both ends. The AMD base clock is 2.00 GHz against 1.50 GHz for Intel, and the AMD boost clock is 5.00 GHz against 4.30 GHz for Intel. The TDP rating is 28 watts for AMD and 15 watts for Intel, which aligns with the Intel part's lower performance envelope.

Process node and foundry differ: AMD uses 4 nm at TSMC, Intel uses 3 nm at Intel. The AMD die size is 195 mm², while the Intel die size is not recorded. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1516. The AMD part number is 100-000001601, the Intel part number is SAE3L.

Memory bandwidth is a major separator: 89.6 GB/s for AMD versus 59.7 GB/s for Intel. The memory bus width is dual-channel for AMD and single-channel for Intel. PCIe lanes are 16 for AMD and 6 for Intel, both Gen 4. Neither supports ECC memory. The AMD release date is 2025-01-05, the Intel release date is 2026-04-15. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $309, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest AMD victory appears in PassMark integer math, where the Ryzen AI 7 350 scores 85651 against the Core 3 305's 32295, a 165.2% advantage. This result reflects the AMD part's greater core count, thread count, and memory bandwidth, which combine to accelerate integer-heavy workloads. The second-largest win is in PassMark data compression, where AMD scores 304089 against 146857, a 107.1% delta. Random string sorting follows at 88.8% (33266 versus 17623), and Cinebench R15 multicore shows an 87.4% gap (2477 versus 1322).

The AMD part also wins decisively in PassMark multithread at 24935 versus 15439 (61.5%), extended instructions at 21678 versus 13543 (60.1%), and Cinebench R15 single-core at 294 versus 186 (58.1%). Data encryption shows a 38.3% lead (15244 versus 11019), and floating-point math shows a 25.9% lead (53230 versus 42284). Cinebench R23 multicore gives AMD a 22% advantage (16014.5 versus 13123), while physics and R23 single-core produce smaller leads of 9.4% (1349 versus 1233) and 5.7% (1958 versus 1852), respectively.

The Intel Core 3 305 wins only three head-to-head tests. The PassMark find prime numbers result is the most decisive Intel victory: 115 versus 80, a 30.4% margin in Intel's favor. This indicates that the Intel part handles prime enumeration more efficiently per clock, even with fewer cores and lower bandwidth. The other two Intel wins are identical PassMark single-thread scores of 3977 versus 3834, a 3.6% margin. These duplicate listings (single_thread and singlethread) confirm the Intel part's single-core advantage in that specific benchmark suite.

Despite the Intel single-thread PassMark win, the AMD part wins the Cinebench R23 single-core test by 5.7%, suggesting that the two benchmark suites measure different aspects of single-thread performance. The AMD part also holds a 58.1% lead in Cinebench R15 single-core, which is a much larger margin than the PassMark result. The database shows a mixed picture for single-threaded work, with each vendor winning one major test family.

The overall benchmark count stands at 12 wins for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 and 3 wins for the Intel Core 3 305. The average benchmark scores reinforce this hierarchy: 34222 for AMD versus 18302 for Intel. The AMD chip's nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 4244P, AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, Intel Core i5-13450HX, and Intel Core Ultra 7 165H, all within 0.4% of its average score. The Intel chip's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i3-14100, Intel Core 5 330, Intel Core 7 360, and AMD Ryzen 5 2600E, all within 0.4% of its lower average score.