AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 vs Intel Core 7 350 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, while the Intel Core 7 350 records 17779. The AMD part also sits at the 79th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the Intel part at the 71st percentile.

Q: Which chip wins in multi-core rendering tests?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 dominates multi-core workloads. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 10590 versus 8030 for the Intel Core 7 350, a 31.9% advantage. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, AMD leads 1723 to 1220, a 41.2% edge.

Q: Does the Intel part have any single-core advantage?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 7 350 leads in every single-thread test recorded. It wins Cinebench R23 single-core 2046 to 1806 (an 11.7% lead), Cinebench R15 single-core 292 to 254 (13% lead), and PassMark single-thread 4100 to 3591 (12.4% lead).

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: Both have 6 physical cores. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 supports 12 threads, while the Intel Core 7 350 supports only 6 threads, meaning the Intel chip lacks simultaneous multithreading.

Q: How do their memory interfaces differ?

A: The AMD processor uses a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel processor uses a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s. AMD also supports ECC memory; Intel does not.

Q: Which chip has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 boosts to 4.80 GHz, compared to 4.60 GHz for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445. The AMD chip has a higher base clock at 2.00 GHz versus 1.50 GHz.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 is built on Zen 5 architecture with the Gorgon Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 400 generation. It uses TSMC's 4 nm process node. The Intel Core 7 350 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, belongs to the Core 5 generation, and is fabricated on Intel's 3 nm node. Both are mobile parts with active production status.

The AMD chip integrates 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel chip provides 6 cores and 6 threads. This thread disparity directly reflects the Intel part's lack of SMT support. Cache layouts differ substantially. AMD allocates 80 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 4 MB of L3. Intel allocates 192 KB of L1 per core and 2.5 MB of L2 per core, with 6 MB of shared L3. The larger per-core L1 and L2 caches on the Intel side may support its single-thread strength, while the AMD chip's smaller total L3 suggests a different cache hierarchy philosophy.

Memory support is similar in type, both accept DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but the implementation diverges. AMD uses dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth and ECC support. Intel uses single-channel memory with 59.7 GB/s and no ECC. PCIe connectivity also favors AMD, which offers Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes versus Intel's Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. AMD pairs the CPU with Radeon 840M graphics, while Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The AMD part has a 28 W TDP, while the Intel part has a 15 W TDP. Sockets are not interchangeable: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, Intel uses Intel BGA 1516. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data splits cleanly between AMD's multi-thread dominance and Intel's single-thread and math-specific wins. Across 15 recorded comparisons, the Intel Core 7 350 wins 8, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 wins 7. The margin distribution tells a more nuanced story.

AMD's strongest results come in integer and compression workloads. In PassMark integer math, the Ryzen AI 7 445 scores 58332 against 33734, a massive 72.9% advantage. Data compression shows a 50.8% lead, with AMD at 215812 versus 143123. Random string sorting goes AMD's way by 36.3%, at 23488 to 17238. Extended instructions favor AMD by 31.4%, at 15826 to 12045. The multithread PassMark test shows AMD ahead 18115 to 15170, a 19.4% margin.

Cinebench multi-core results reinforce the pattern. The R23 multi-core test gives AMD a 31.9% win, 10590 to 8030. The R15 multi-core test gives AMD a 41.2% win, 1723 to 1220. These results align with the thread count difference, as the AMD chip can process 12 threads simultaneously versus 6 on the Intel part.

Intel's wins are concentrated in single-thread and floating-point workloads. The largest Intel margin is in PassMark find prime numbers, where Intel scores 107 versus AMD's 56, a 47.7% advantage. PassMark physics goes Intel's way by 16.8%, at 1173 to 976. Floating-point math favors Intel by 8.1%, at 42809 to 39362. Data encryption is close, with Intel ahead 10933 to 10519, a 3.8% margin.

Single-core Cinebench results consistently favor Intel. In R23 single-core, Intel leads 2046 to 1806, an 11.7% gap. In R15 single-core, Intel leads 292 to 254, a 13% gap. PassMark single-thread shows Intel at 4100 versus 3591, a 12.4% lead. The Intel boost clock of 4.80 GHz, higher than the AMD's 4.60 GHz, likely contributes to these single-thread results.

The average benchmark scores place the AMD part in a different competitive tier. At 26936, the Ryzen AI 7 445 sits near the Intel Core i7-1370P (26900, 0.1% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 5 7545U (26849, 0.3% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G (27051, 0.4% behind), and the Intel Core i9-9900K (27097, 0.6% behind). The Intel Core 7 350, at 17779, sits near the Intel Core 5 221TE (17860, 0.5% behind), the AMD EPYC 9374F (17693, 0.5% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT (17891, 0.6% behind), and the Intel Core 5 120U (17898, 0.7% behind).

The Verdict

The data indicates two processors with opposing strengths. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 is the multi-threaded workhorse. Its 12 threads and dual-channel memory give it decisive leads in integer math, compression, sorting, and multi-core rendering. For workloads that scale across cores, the Ryzen AI 7 445 delivers between 19.4% and 72.9% higher performance than the Intel Core 7 350.

The Intel Core 7 350 is the single-thread specialist. It wins every recorded single-thread test by margins from 11.7% to 13%, and it also takes floating-point math, physics, prime number finding, and encryption. Its higher boost clock and larger per-core L1 and L2 caches support this pattern. The Intel chip also operates at a 15 W TDP versus 28 W for the AMD chip, suggesting a lower power envelope for the same core count.

The aggregate metrics favor AMD. The Ryzen AI 7 445 holds the higher average benchmark score, 26936 versus 17779, and the higher percentile ranking, 79 versus 71. The Intel part's nearest rivals include desktop-class processors like the Ryzen 5 3600XT and the EPYC 9374F, while AMD's nearest rivals include the Core i9-9900K and the Ryzen 7 5700G, which are stronger comparison points overall.

Users with multi-threaded workloads, content creation tasks, or memory-bandwidth-sensitive applications should select the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 based on the recorded data. Users prioritizing single-thread responsiveness, floating-point calculations, or lower power consumption should select the Intel Core 7 350. The launch MSRP of the Intel part is $469. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

Specification Differences

Both processors use 6 cores, but the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has 12 threads while the Intel Core 7 350 has 6 threads. Base clocks differ, with AMD at 2.00 GHz and Intel at 1.50 GHz. Boost clocks also differ, with Intel at 4.80 GHz and AMD at 4.60 GHz. The TDP is 28 W for AMD and 15 W for Intel.

Sockets are incompatible: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, Intel uses Intel BGA 1516. The process nodes differ, with AMD on TSMC 4 nm and Intel on Intel 3 nm. Cache hierarchies diverge: AMD has 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 4 MB L3; Intel has 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 6 MB shared L3.

Memory support includes DDR5 and LPDDR5X for both, but AMD uses dual-channel with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and ECC support, while Intel uses single-channel with 59.7 GB/s and no ECC. PCIe connectivity favors AMD with Gen 4 and 14 CPU lanes versus Intel's Gen 4 and 6 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics are Radeon 840M on the AMD side and Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) on the Intel side. Production status is active for both, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.