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

FAQ

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450GE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450GE boosts up to 5.10 GHz, while the Intel Core 7 350 boosts up to 4.80 GHz.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450GE uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel Core 7 350 uses a 3 nm process from Intel.

Q: Which processor has a higher memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450GE has 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth, while the Intel Core 7 350 has 59.7 GB/s.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450GE has a 35 W TDP, and the Intel Core 7 350 has a 15 W TDP.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450GE supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core 7 350 does not.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450GE is built on the Gorgon Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 400 generation using a hybrid Zen 5 / Zen 5c core arrangement. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 195 mm². The Intel Core 7 350 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, belongs to the Core 5 generation, and is built on a 3 nm process at Intel.

The AMD chip features 8 cores and 16 threads, which indicates simultaneous multithreading support. The Intel chip has 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning no hyperthreading is present. The core architecture differs fundamentally: AMD uses two core types (Zen 5 and Zen 5c) in one package, while Intel uses a uniform core design.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The AMD processor allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor allocates 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3. Per-core cache is much larger on the Intel side, but the AMD chip has more total L3.

Memory architecture also differs. The AMD chip uses a dual-channel memory bus, while the Intel chip uses a single-channel bus. Both support DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory types. The AMD chip has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s versus 59.7 GB/s for the Intel chip.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450GE provides Gen 4 with 12 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel Core 7 350 provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes. The AMD chip also has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Intel chip is locked.

The integrated graphics differ: AMD uses the Radeon 860M, while Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The AMD processor is a desktop-class part on Socket AM5, while the Intel processor is a mobile part on BGA 1516.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Direct head-to-head benchmark data is not available in the database, so the comparison relies on the recorded benchmark scores for the Intel Core 7 350 and the fact that the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450GE has no benchmark records listed. The Intel chip shows a percentile rank of 71 among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17779.

The Intel Core 7 350's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core 5 221TE with an average score of 17860 and a delta of -0.5%, meaning the Core 7 350 trails that chip by half a percent. The AMD EPYC 9374F scores 17693, which is 0.5% below the Core 7 350. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT scores 17891, putting it 0.6% above the Core 7 350. The Intel Core 5 120U scores 17898, which is 0.7% above.

Looking at the Intel Core 7 350's own benchmark results, the Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 8030 and single-core is 2046. In Cinebench R20, it scores 5373 multi-core and 758 single-core. Cinebench R15 results show 1220 multi-core and 292 single-core.

PassMark results for the Intel chip show a multi-thread score of 15170 and a single-thread score of 4100. Integer math scores 33734, floating point math scores 42809, and extended instructions score 12045. Data compression scores 143123, data encryption scores 10933, and random string sorting scores 17238. Physics scores 1173, and finding prime numbers scores 107.

Since the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450GE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, all direct comparisons must be drawn from architectural specifications rather than measured performance. The AMD chip's 8 cores with 16 threads versus the Intel chip's 6 cores with 6 threads suggests a multi-threaded workload advantage for the AMD part, but no measured scores confirm this.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specifications. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450GE uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 7 350 uses 6 cores and 6 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for the AMD chip and 1.50 GHz for the Intel chip. Boost clocks are 5.10 GHz versus 4.80 GHz.

TDP ratings differ significantly: 35 W for the AMD chip and 15 W for the Intel chip. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel chip uses Intel BGA 1516. The process node is 4 nm for AMD and 3 nm for Intel.

Cache specifications differ per core. The AMD chip has 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB L3. The Intel chip has 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 6 MB shared L3.

Memory support: both support DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but the AMD chip uses dual-channel while the Intel chip uses single-channel. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD and 59.7 GB/s for Intel. ECC memory is supported on the AMD chip but not on the Intel chip.

PCIe lanes differ: 12 lanes for the AMD chip versus 6 lanes for the Intel chip, both Gen 4. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel chip does not. Integrated graphics are Radeon 860M for AMD and Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) for Intel.

The release dates differ, with the AMD chip listed with a release date in early 2026 and the Intel chip in mid-2026. The Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $469. The AMD chip has no launch MSRP listed. Market segments differ as well: the AMD chip is desktop, the Intel chip is mobile.

The part numbers are 100-000001924 for AMD and SAE3F for Intel.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450GE wins on core count and thread count, offering 8 cores and 16 threads versus 6 cores and 6 threads for the Intel chip. This gives the AMD part a structural advantage in workloads that scale with thread count, such as video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation.

The AMD chip also wins on memory bandwidth with 89.6 GB/s versus 59.7 GB/s, which matters for memory-intensive tasks like data analysis and large in-memory databases. The dual-channel memory bus supports this bandwidth advantage.

The AMD chip has a higher boost clock at 5.10 GHz versus 4.80 GHz, which can benefit lightly threaded workloads that rely on single-core frequency. The base clock is also higher at 2.00 GHz versus 1.50 GHz.

ECC memory support on the AMD chip makes it suitable for error-sensitive workloads such as scientific computing and server-like tasks. The AMD chip also offers more PCIe lanes (12 versus 6), which allows more expansion devices or faster storage configurations.

The unlocked multiplier on the AMD chip allows overclocking, which is not possible on the locked Intel chip.

The Intel Core 7 350 wins on power efficiency, with a 15 W TDP versus 35 W for the AMD chip. This makes the Intel part more suitable for fanless or low-power designs, and it aligns with its mobile market segment.

The Intel chip also wins on process node, using a 3 nm process versus 4 nm for AMD. The smaller process typically enables better transistor density and power characteristics.

The Intel chip has a higher per-core cache allocation: 192 KB L1 per core and 2.5 MB L2 per core, versus 80 KB L1 and 1 MB L2 for AMD. This could benefit workloads with high per-core cache locality.

The Intel chip has recorded benchmark scores in the database, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 8030 and a single-core score of 2046, along with a 71st percentile ranking among all CPUs. The AMD chip has no recorded benchmark scores.

The Verdict

The data indicates two processors aimed at different market segments. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450GE is a desktop part on Socket AM5 with 8 cores, 16 threads, a 35 W TDP, and ECC support. The Intel Core 7 350 is a mobile part on BGA 1516 with 6 cores, 6 threads, a 15 W TDP, and no ECC support.

For multi-threaded desktop workloads, the AMD chip's core and thread advantage, combined with its higher memory bandwidth and 12 PCIe lanes, positions it as the stronger choice. The unlocked multiplier adds flexibility for users who want to tune performance.

For low-power mobile systems, the Intel chip's 15 W TDP and 3 nm process make it the more appropriate option. Its recorded benchmark scores show solid performance for its power class, with a 71st percentile ranking among all CPUs.

The Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $469. The AMD chip has no listed launch MSRP.

Users who need ECC memory support, dual-channel bandwidth, or more PCIe lanes should favor the AMD part. Users who need a low-power mobile processor with a compact BGA socket should favor the Intel part.

The lack of benchmark data for the AMD chip in the database means its actual performance cannot be verified from recorded measurements. The Intel chip's scores, including its nearest rival comparisons showing it within 0.7% of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT and the Intel Core 5 120U, provide a reference point for its performance tier.

Neither chip dominates the other across all metrics. The AMD part leads in core count, threads, clocks, memory bandwidth, PCIe lanes, and ECC support. The Intel part leads in power efficiency, process node, per-core cache, and has recorded benchmark scores.

The choice between the two depends on whether the platform requirement is desktop or mobile, and whether multi-threaded throughput or power efficiency is the priority.