AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 vs Intel Core 3 N350 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 records an average benchmark score of 26936, placing it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 3 N350 averages 9903, which places it in the 66th percentile.

Q: How do the two processors compare in multi-core rendering performance?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 scores 10590 against 6274 for the Intel Core 3 N350, a 68.8% advantage for AMD. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the gap widens to 172.6% (1723 versus 632).

Q: Which chip delivers the larger single-core advantage?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 leads in Cinebench R23 single-core by 104.1% (1806 versus 885). In Cinebench R15 single-core, the AMD part is 185.4% ahead (254 versus 89), and in PassMark single-thread it leads by 81.9% (3591 versus 1974).

Q: Are there any benchmark categories where the Intel Core 3 N350 wins?

A: No. Across all 15 recorded head-to-head benchmark comparisons, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 wins every single test. The wins tally is 15 for AMD and 0 for Intel.

Q: What are the core and thread configurations of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 3 N350 has 8 cores and 8 threads, meaning the Intel chip has more physical cores but no simultaneous multithreading.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 boosts to 4.60 GHz, while the Intel Core 3 N350 boosts to 3.90 GHz. The AMD part also has a much higher base clock at 2.00 GHz versus 0.10 GHz for Intel.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 and Intel Core 3 N350 sit in different architectural families entirely. AMD uses Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 400 generation that combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. Intel uses Twin Lake architecture under the same Twin Lake codename, belonging to the Core 3 generation derived from Alder Lake-N.

Manufacturing processes differ substantially. The AMD chip is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel chip uses a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. This process gap helps explain the significant performance differential observed across all benchmarks.

Cache hierarchies diverge in structure. AMD provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of L3. Intel 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, but the AMD design uses per-core L2 which can benefit latency-sensitive workloads.

Memory support also differs. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth and ECC memory support. Intel supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 over a single-channel bus with 38.4 GB/s of bandwidth and no ECC support. The bandwidth difference is roughly 2.3 times in favor of AMD.

PCIe capabilities separate the two as well. AMD provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 3 with 9 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon 840M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 770.

Power envelopes are far apart. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel Core 3 N350 has a TDP of 7 watts. This makes the Intel chip a much lower-power option, though at a substantial performance cost.

The Verdict

The data presents an unambiguous performance hierarchy. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 wins every recorded benchmark comparison, with deltas ranging from 68.8% in Cinebench R23 multi-core to 297.5% in PassMark extended instructions. Its average benchmark score of 26936 is 2.7 times the Intel part's 9903, and its 79th percentile ranking versus 66th percentile confirms a wide gulf in overall capability.

The Intel Core 3 N350 has a clear role based on its 7 watt TDP. For systems where power consumption is the dominant constraint, the Intel chip draws one quarter of the AMD part's 28 watt TDP. That efficiency comes with significant trade-offs: lower clock speeds, single-channel memory, and roughly 60-70% lower multi-core throughput in several tests.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 is the pick for workloads that demand raw compute: rendering, encryption, floating-point math, and multi-threaded productivity. The Intel Core 3 N350 suits fanless or low-power designs where sustained performance takes a back seat to thermal and power budgets. The benchmark record does not support choosing the Intel part on performance grounds.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 uses 6 cores and 12 threads; the Intel Core 3 N350 uses 8 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD versus 0.10 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 4.60 GHz versus 3.90 GHz.

TDP ratings are 28 watts for AMD and 7 watts for Intel. Sockets differ: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel BGA 1264. Process nodes are 4 nm (TSMC) for AMD and 10 nm (Intel) for Intel.

Cache layouts differ. AMD uses 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 4 MB L3. Intel uses 96 KB L1 per core, 2 MB shared L2, and 6 MB shared L3.

Memory support: AMD uses DDR5 and LPDDR5X dual-channel with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and ECC enabled. Intel uses DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 single-channel with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC.

PCIe: AMD has Gen 4 with 14 lanes; Intel has Gen 3 with 9 lanes. Integrated graphics: AMD Radeon 840M versus Intel UHD Graphics 770.

Release dates differ by roughly one year: Intel launched on 2025-01-06, AMD on 2026-01-04. Both are active production parts, both are mobile-segment, and neither has a record of launch MSRP in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 dominates every single recorded comparison. The largest margin appears in PassMark extended instructions, where AMD scores 15826 against Intel's 3981, a 297.5% advantage. This indicates a massive gap in SIMD and instruction-level throughput.

Cinebench R15 single-core shows a 185.4% delta (254 versus 89), the second-largest margin. Cinebench R15 multi-core follows at 172.6% (1723 versus 632). PassMark data compression shows a 168.3% delta (215812 versus 80444), and PassMark find prime numbers shows 180% (56 versus 20).

Multi-threaded workloads favor AMD strongly. PassMark multithread scores 18115 versus 7382, a 145.4% advantage. PassMark physics scores 976 versus 446, 118.8% ahead. PassMark random string sorting scores 23488 versus 10102, 132.5% ahead.

Floating-point and integer math both go to AMD. PassMark floating point math shows 39362 versus 17781, a 121.4% delta. PassMark integer math shows 58332 versus 27669, a 110.8% delta.

The smallest win, though still decisive, is Cinebench R23 multi-core at 68.8% (10590 versus 6274). PassMark single-thread shows 81.9% (3591 versus 1974), and PassMark data encryption shows 84.8% (10519 versus 5693).

The pattern across all tests is consistent: the AMD part leads by roughly 2 to 4 times depending on workload type, with the smallest deltas in multi-core rendering and the largest in extended instruction throughput.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 wins in every measured category. No benchmark in the database records a victory for the Intel Core 3 N350. The question is not which chip performs better, but which workloads benefit most from the AMD advantage.

For multi-core productivity, the AMD part delivers 68.8% higher Cinebench R23 multi-core scores and 145.4% higher PassMark multithread scores. Applications that scale across threads, such as rendering, video encoding, and compilation, will see the largest practical gains from the AMD chip.

For single-thread responsiveness, AMD leads by 81.9% in PassMark single-thread and 104.1% in Cinebench R23 single-core. The 4.60 GHz boost clock versus 3.90 GHz helps explain this edge, alongside the Zen 5 architecture's higher instructions-per-clock.

For memory bandwidth-sensitive tasks, AMD's 89.6 GB/s dual-channel configuration versus Intel's 38.4 GB/s single-channel setup provides a 2.3 times theoretical bandwidth advantage. Data compression (168.3% delta), encryption (84.8%), and random string sorting (132.5%) all reflect this memory and compute combination.

The Intel Core 3 N350's only recorded advantage is its 7 watt TDP. For passively cooled systems, battery-critical devices, or applications with strict thermal envelopes, the Intel part draws one quarter the power of the AMD chip. Its 8 physical cores without hyperthreading provide modest multi-tasking capability at very low power, but the benchmark scores show it trails AMD in every performance metric.

The database indicates that the Intel chip's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-3770 and Intel Core i5-1035G1, both within 2.3% of its average score. The AMD chip's nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-1370P, AMD Ryzen 5 7545U, AMD Ryzen 7 5700G, and Intel Core i9-9900K, all within 0.6% of its average score. These rival groupings position the AMD part in desktop-class performance territory despite its mobile designation, while the Intel part competes with older low-power mobile processors.