AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 vs Intel Core i7-12700KF Comparison

The Intel Core i7-12700KF and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 occupy different corners of the processor market. The Intel part is a 12-core, 20-thread desktop chip from the Alder Lake generation, released on 2021-11-03, while the AMD part is an 8-core, 16-thread mobile chip from the Zen 5 Krackan Point generation, released on 2025-01-05. In the database's head-to-head benchmark set, the Intel part wins all 17 recorded tests, with a 17-0 win tally. The Intel chip sits at the 85th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 35365, while the AMD chip sits at the 84th percentile with an average score of 34222.

The Verdict

Based strictly on the recorded data, the Intel Core i7-12700KF is the performance pick. It wins every one of the 17 head-to-head benchmarks, with margins ranging from 3.9% in PassMark single-thread to 107.9% in Cinebench R23 single-core. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 is the efficiency and mobility pick: it draws a 28W TDP versus 125W, integrates a Radeon 860M GPU, and targets the mobile segment. Users who need maximum multi-threaded throughput on a desktop should choose the Intel part. Users who need a compact, low-power mobile platform with integrated graphics should choose the AMD part. The data does not show any benchmark where the AMD part beats the Intel part.

Architecture Differences

Both chips use a hybrid approach but from different design lineages. The Intel Core i7-12700KF is built on Alder Lake-S, a 10 nm process from Intel's own foundry, with a die size of 215 mm². The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 is built on Zen 5 (with Zen 5c cores) under the Krackan Point codename, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 195 mm². The Intel part has 12 cores and 20 threads; the AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads. Cache hierarchies differ: the Intel part has 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 25 MB of shared L3, while the AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core and 8 MB of L3. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core. Memory support diverges: the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part exposes 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes (CPU only), the AMD part 16. The Intel part has no integrated graphics; the AMD part includes a Radeon 860M. The Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700, the AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8. The Intel part has an unlocked multiplier; the AMD part is locked. The Intel part launched on 2021-11-03, the AMD part on 2025-01-05.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU is faster in single-threaded workloads?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700KF wins every single-thread test. In Cinebench R23 single-core it scores 4071 versus 1958, a 107.9% lead. In Geekbench single-core it scores 2255 versus 2164, a 4.2% lead. In PassMark single-thread it scores 3984 versus 3834, a 3.9% lead.

Q: Which CPU has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700KF has 12 cores and 20 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which CPU is more power-efficient?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 has a 28W TDP, while the Intel Core i7-12700KF has a 125W TDP. The AMD part also targets the mobile segment, which aligns with lower power draw.

Q: Does either CPU include integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 includes a Radeon 860M integrated GPU. The Intel Core i7-12700KF has no integrated graphics.

Q: Which CPU is newer?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 was released on 2025-01-05. The Intel Core i7-12700KF was released on 2021-11-03.

Q: How do their overall benchmark averages compare?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700KF has an average benchmark score of 35365 and sits at the 85th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 has an average score of 34222 and sits at the 84th percentile.

Specification Differences

| Field | Intel Core i7-12700KF | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 |

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

| Cores | 12 | 8 |

| Threads | 20 | 16 |

| Base clock | 3.60 GHz | 2.00 GHz |

| TDP | 125W | 28W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | AMD Socket FP8 |

| Architecture | Alder Lake | Zen 5 |

| Codename | Alder Lake-S | Krackan Point |

| Generation | Core i7 (Alder Lake-S) | Ryzen AI 300 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) |

| Process node | 10 nm | 4 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Die size | 215 mm² | 195 mm² |

| L2 cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 25 MB (shared) | 8 MB |

| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory bandwidth | not recorded | 89.6 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 16 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | none | Radeon 860M |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2021-11-03 | 2025-01-05 |

| Launch MSRP | $384 | not recorded |

| Multiplier unlocked | yes | no |

| Part number | SRL4P | 100-000001601 |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

All 17 head-to-head benchmarks in the database are won by the Intel Core i7-12700KF. The largest margin is in Cinebench R23 single-core, where the Intel part scores 4071 against 1958, a 107.9% advantage. The second-largest is Cinebench R23 multi-core: 28838 versus 16014.5, an 80.1% lead. PassMark floating-point math shows a 64.3% gap (87449 versus 53230). PassMark data encryption shows a 52.1% gap (23181 versus 15244). PassMark data compression shows a 45.3% gap (441960 versus 304089). PassMark find prime numbers shows a 40% gap (112 versus 80). Cinebench R15 single-core shows a 39.5% gap (410 versus 294). PassMark multithread shows a 36.7% gap (34092 versus 24935). PassMark random string sorting shows a 35.7% gap (45150 versus 33266). PassMark integer math shows a 32.5% gap (113521 versus 85651). PassMark extended instructions shows a 32.2% gap (28650 versus 21678). PassMark physics shows a 31.9% gap (1780 versus 1349). Geekbench multi-core shows a 23% gap (14367 versus 11676). Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a 17.3% gap (2906 versus 2477). The narrowest margins are in Geekbench single-core (2255 versus 2164, 4.2%) and PassMark single-thread (3984 versus 3834, 3.9%).

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-12700KF wins in every measured benchmark category. Its largest advantages are in heavily threaded and single-threaded compute: Cinebench R23 multi-core (80.1% ahead), Cinebench R23 single-core (107.9% ahead), and PassMark floating-point math (64.3% ahead). It also leads in memory-sensitive workloads like data compression (45.3%) and encryption (52.1%). The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 does not win any of the 17 head-to-head tests, but it holds advantages outside the benchmark set: a 28W TDP versus 125W, an integrated Radeon 860M GPU, a 4 nm process node versus 10 nm, support for LPDDR5X memory with a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, and a mobile form factor. For desktop users who prioritize raw compute, the Intel part is the clear choice. For mobile users who prioritize power draw, integrated graphics, and a newer process, the AMD part is the appropriate pick. The data shows no scenario in the recorded benchmarks where the AMD part outperforms the Intel part.