AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded benchmark data presents a clear separation between these two processors. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G wins 10 of the 11 head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core 7 350 secures a single victory. The AMD part is the definitive choice for multi-threaded and compute-heavy workloads, with its average benchmark score of 63331 placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 7 350, by contrast, averages 17779 and sits in the 71st percentile, a substantial gap that reflects its lower core count and more modest performance envelope.

The Intel Core 7 350 is not without merit. It wins the passmark_find_prime_numbers test with a score of 107 against 87 for the AMD part, a delta of -18.7% in its favor. This suggests the Intel architecture handles that specific prime-number workload more efficiently per thread. Beyond that single result, however, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G dominates every other measured category, from data compression to floating-point math. For users whose workloads align with the general compute profile of PassMark tests, the AMD processor delivers between roughly 5% and 196% higher scores depending on the test.

The choice depends on the workload. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G is the stronger candidate for desktop users running multi-threaded applications, content-creation tasks, or any scenario that leverages its 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 7 350, with its 6 cores and 6 threads, is a mobile-oriented part with a 15 W TDP, suited for systems where power efficiency is the priority, even if absolute performance is lower. The data shows no contest in raw speed, but the Intel part targets a different use case entirely.

Architecture Differences

The two processors differ fundamentally in their design philosophy and fabrication. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation built on the Zen 5 and Zen 5c core architecture. It is manufactured by TSMC on a 4 nm process node, with a die size of 195 mm². The Intel Core 7 350 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation, built on Intel's own 3 nm process node. The Intel die size is not recorded in the database.

Core and thread counts differ sharply. The AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel part has 6 cores and 6 threads. This means the AMD processor supports simultaneous multithreading, effectively doubling its thread count, whereas the Intel processor does not. Base and boost clocks also favor AMD: the Ryzen AI 7 450G runs at 2.00 GHz base and 5.10 GHz boost, while the Core 7 350 runs at 1.50 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. The AMD part uses 80 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part uses 192 KB of L1 per core and 2.5 MB of L2 per core, with 6 MB of shared L3 cache. Despite having a smaller L3 pool, the Intel part has larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations, which may explain its relative strength in the prime-number test.

Memory support shows a major divergence. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G supports dual-channel DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s and ECC memory support. The Intel Core 7 350 supports the same memory types but operates in single-channel mode with a bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s and no ECC support. The AMD part also provides more PCIe lanes: 12 Gen 4 lanes from the CPU versus 6 Gen 4 lanes from the Intel CPU.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD part uses Radeon 860M graphics, while the Intel part uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The AMD processor is a desktop part with an unlocked multiplier, socketed on AMD Socket AM5. The Intel processor is a mobile part with a locked multiplier, soldered to Intel BGA 1516. The AMD part has a 65 W TDP, while the Intel part has a 15 W TDP, reflecting their respective desktop and mobile market segments. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $469.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The AMD part benefits from simultaneous multithreading, which the Intel part lacks.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G has an average benchmark score of 63331, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 7 350 has an average score of 17779, placing it in the 71st percentile.

Q: What is the single biggest performance gap between them?

A: The largest delta is in the passmark_integer_math test, where the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G scores 99732 against 33734 for the Intel Core 7 350, a 195.6% advantage for AMD.

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 350 win any benchmark?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 7 350 wins the passmark_find_prime_numbers test with a score of 107 versus 87 for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G, a delta of -18.7% in favor of Intel.

Q: What are the memory bandwidth capabilities?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G supports dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 7 350 supports single-channel memory with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Are these processors in the same market segment?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G is a desktop processor with a 65 W TDP and an unlocked multiplier on AMD Socket AM5. The Intel Core 7 350 is a mobile processor with a 15 W TDP and a locked multiplier on Intel BGA 1516.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G | Intel Core 7 350 |

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

| Cores | 8 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 6 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Wildcat Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) |

| Process Node | 4 nm (TSMC) | 3 nm (Intel) |

| Die Size | 195 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2.5 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 12 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 6 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 860M | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $469 |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The passmark_integer_math test shows the largest margin. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G scores 99732, while the Intel Core 7 350 scores 33734. The delta of 195.6% means the AMD part delivers nearly three times the integer math throughput. This aligns with the AMD part's higher core count, higher clocks, and dual-channel memory bandwidth.

The passmark_data_compression test follows a similar pattern. The AMD part scores 402831 against 143123 for Intel, a delta of 181.5%. The AMD part also leads in passmark_random_string_sorting with 42663 versus 17238, a 147.5% advantage. These results indicate that the AMD processor handles data reorganization and compression workloads with far greater efficiency.

The passmark_extended_instructions test shows the AMD part at 28223 versus 12045 for Intel, a 134.3% delta. The passmark_multithread test shows 30422 versus 15170, a 100.5% delta, confirming that the AMD part's extra threads provide roughly double the multi-threaded throughput.

The AMD part also wins passmark_data_encryption with 18937 versus 10933, a 73.2% delta, and passmark_floating_point_math with 63683 versus 42809, a 48.8% delta. The passmark_physics test shows a narrower margin: 1440 versus 1173, a 22.8% delta. The single-thread tests are the closest, with the AMD part scoring 4309 versus 4100 for Intel, a 5.1% delta in both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread.

The only Intel win is in passmark_find_prime_numbers, where it scores 107 against 87 for AMD. The -18.7% delta indicates that the Intel Core 7 350 processes prime-number calculations more efficiently per thread, likely due to its larger per-core L1 and L2 caches. This result stands as an outlier in an otherwise one-sided comparison. The overall record stands at 10 wins for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G and 1 win for the Intel Core 7 350.