AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 vs Intel Core 3 304 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a dominant multi-core performance gap between the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 and the Intel Core 3 304. Out of 15 head-to-head comparisons, the AMD part wins 11, while the Intel part takes 4. The magnitude of the AMD wins is substantial in several workloads. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 scores 10590 against the Intel Core 3 304's 5263, a 101.2% advantage. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a nearly identical pattern: 1723 versus 849, a 102.9% lead for AMD. These results indicate that the AMD processor delivers roughly double the multi-threaded rendering throughput of the Intel part in both R15 and R23.

The largest single delta appears in PassMark integer math, where the AMD chip scores 58332 and the Intel chip scores 24640, a 136.7% difference. This is the widest performance gap in the entire head-to-head set. Data compression also favors AMD heavily: 215812 versus 114775, an 88% advantage. Random string sorting shows a 72% lead for AMD (23488 versus 13659), and extended instructions show a 63.4% lead (15826 versus 9686). Floating-point math is closer but still decisive, with AMD at 39362 and Intel at 29722, a 32.4% edge. PassMark multi-thread performance lands at 18115 for AMD versus 11625 for Intel, a 55.8% difference.

The Intel Core 3 304 wins the remaining four comparisons, but all are narrow or confined to specific workloads. In Cinebench R15 single-core, Intel scores 264 against AMD's 254, a 3.8% margin. PassMark single-thread shows Intel at 3614 versus AMD's 3591, a 0.6% edge. The same 0.6% margin appears in the duplicate PassMark singlethread test. The most notable Intel win is in PassMark find prime numbers, where Intel scores 68 against AMD's 56, a 17.6% advantage. This is the only Intel win with a double-digit percentage, and it represents a narrow, algorithm-specific task rather than a broad performance trend.

Cinebench R23 single-core slightly favors AMD: 1806 versus 1765, a 2.3% lead. PassMark physics also favors AMD: 976 versus 868, a 12.4% margin. The pattern is clear from the recorded data: AMD dominates threaded and throughput-oriented workloads, while Intel holds a slim edge in a few single-threaded or specialized tasks. The average benchmark scores confirm the overall positioning. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has an average score of 26936, placing it at the 79th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 3 304 has an average score of 13745, placing it at the 68th percentile. That is a 13190-point gap in average score, roughly a 96% difference.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different foundries and process nodes. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 uses TSMC's 4 nm process, while the Intel Core 3 304 uses Intel's 3 nm process. The AMD part is built on the Zen 5 architecture with the codename Gorgon Point and belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel part uses the Wildcat Lake codename and belongs to the Core 3 generation. The AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads, enabled by simultaneous multithreading. The Intel chip has 5 cores and 5 threads, with no threading capability. That means the AMD processor provides 7 more threads than the Intel processor, a structural advantage in any workload that scales with thread count.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of L3. The Intel Core 3 304 has 192 KB of L1, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has more total L3 (6 MB versus 4 MB) and more L1, but the AMD part distributes its L2 on a per-core basis. The memory subsystem also differs. Both support DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but the AMD chip uses a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, while the Intel chip uses a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s. AMD supports ECC memory; Intel does not. PCIe connectivity favors AMD as well: Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes versus Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics differ: AMD uses the Radeon 840M, while Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core.

Clock behavior shows a mixed picture. 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 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The AMD part boosts 300 MHz higher, while the Intel part runs a lower base clock. Thermal design power differs notably: AMD is rated at 28 W, Intel at 15 W. The Intel part draws less power on paper, but it also delivers far lower multi-threaded performance. The AMD chip launches in a 4 nm process with a higher TDP, while the Intel chip uses a 3 nm process with a lower TDP. The Intel part is built on a smaller node but does not convert that density advantage into multi-threaded performance.

The memory bandwidth gap is worth emphasizing. The AMD chip's 89.6 GB/s versus Intel's 59.7 GB/s is a 50% difference in theoretical bandwidth. That likely explains part of the AMD advantage in data compression and random string sorting, both of which are memory-sensitive workloads. The single-channel bus on the Intel part constrains it, regardless of the L3 capacity advantage.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 wins in every multi-threaded rendering test, every PassMark throughput test except find prime numbers, and the single-core Cinebench R23 test. Its biggest margins come in integer math (136.7% ahead), Cinebench R15 multi-core (102.9% ahead), Cinebench R23 multi-core (101.2% ahead), and data compression (88% ahead). These results indicate that the AMD part is the clear choice for CPU-bound productivity, content creation, and any workload that uses many threads. The 12 threads versus 5 threads is the structural driver, but the dual-channel memory also contributes.

The Intel Core 3 304 wins in Cinebench R15 single-core (3.8% ahead), PassMark single-thread (0.6% ahead), PassMark singlethread (0.6% ahead), and PassMark find prime numbers (17.6% ahead). The single-thread wins are small and inconsistent, since AMD actually wins Cinebench R23 single-core by 2.3%. The prime number test is the only Intel win of note, and it is a narrow algorithmic specialty rather than a general-purpose advantage. The data does not support a broad single-thread superiority for Intel; the two single-thread tests are split, with AMD ahead in the newer R23 version and Intel ahead in R15 and PassMark by small margins.

For light-threaded tasks, the Intel part is competitive but not dominant. Its 3614 PassMark single-thread score is only 23 points higher than AMD's 3591. The 254 versus 264 R15 single-core gap is 10 points. These are margins within a few percent. In contrast, the AMD multi-threaded leads are often double or triple the Intel score. The use-case split is therefore lopsided: AMD for anything threaded, Intel for occasional single-threaded bursts and the specific prime number benchmark.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification. Core count: 6 versus 5. Thread count: 12 versus 5. Base clock: 2.00 GHz versus 1.50 GHz. Boost clock: 4.60 GHz versus 4.30 GHz. TDP: 28 W versus 15 W. Socket: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel BGA 1516. Process node: 4 nm TSMC versus 3 nm Intel. Cache: AMD has 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, 4 MB L3; Intel has 192 KB L1, 2.5 MB L2, 6 MB shared L3. Memory bus: dual-channel versus single-channel. Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s versus 59.7 GB/s. ECC support: yes versus no. PCIe: Gen 4, 14 lanes versus Gen 4, 6 lanes. Integrated graphics: Radeon 840M versus Intel Xe3 Graphics (1 Xe). Release date: 2026-01-04 for AMD versus 2026-04-15 for Intel. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $309. The AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

The cache differences are not a simple win for either side. Intel has more L3 (6 MB versus 4 MB) and more L1 (192 KB versus 80 KB per core), but AMD has more L2 per core (1 MB versus 2.5 MB total across fewer cores). The Intel L2 is 2.5 MB total, which is 0.5 MB per core across 5 cores. The AMD L2 is 1 MB per core across 6 cores, totaling 6 MB. So AMD has more total L2 and more L2 per core. Intel has more L3 and more L1 per core. The memory bandwidth difference, however, is unambiguous: AMD's dual-channel configuration provides 89.6 GB/s versus Intel's 59.7 GB/s.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads. AMD has 1 more core and 7 more threads.

Q: How big is the multi-core performance gap?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 scores 10590 versus the Intel Core 3 304's 5263, a 101.2% advantage. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, AMD leads 1723 to 849, a 102.9% advantage.

Q: Does the Intel Core 3 304 win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, it wins 4 of 15 head-to-head tests: Cinebench R15 single-core by 3.8%, PassMark single-thread by 0.6%, PassMark singlethread by 0.6%, and PassMark find prime numbers by 17.6%.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 uses a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core 3 304 uses a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 3 304 does not.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has an average benchmark score of 26936, placing at the 79th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 3 304 has an average score of 13745, placing at the 68th percentile.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a clear performance hierarchy. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 outperforms the Intel Core 3 304 in 11 of 15 head-to-head tests, including every multi-threaded workload of significance. The AMD part's 12 threads, dual-channel memory, and 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth give it a structural advantage that the Intel part cannot overcome despite its smaller 3 nm process node and higher L3 cache. The Intel Core 3 304's wins are confined to a few single-threaded tests and the prime number benchmark, with margins mostly under 4%. The AMD part also sits in the 79th percentile of all CPUs versus the Intel part's 68th percentile, and its average benchmark score is roughly double.

The Intel Core 3 304 does have one clear specification advantage: power consumption. Its 15 W TDP is lower than the AMD part's 28 W, and it uses a smaller 3 nm node. For workloads that are extremely light and power-sensitive, the Intel part may be preferable. But for any threaded workload, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 is the stronger part by a wide margin. The data shows that the AMD chip delivers more than double the multi-core rendering performance, more than double the integer math throughput, and a 55.8% lead in PassMark multi-thread. The Intel part's single-thread wins are too small to offset these losses. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 is the better-performing processor in the database's measurements, with the Intel Core 3 304 offering only narrow, niche wins.