AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 vs Intel Core 3 304 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 and Intel Core 3 304 occupy different tiers of the mobile processor market, but their benchmark results reveal a clear performance hierarchy. The AMD part wins 14 of the 15 recorded head-to-head tests, with the Intel chip taking a single victory in Cinebench R15 single-core. The average benchmark score for the AMD processor is 35,719, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Intel processor averages 13,745, sitting in the 68th percentile. These numbers establish the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 as the substantially faster chip, though the Intel Core 3 304 does show a narrow edge in one legacy single-threaded workload.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest gap between the two processors appears in integer math. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 scores 84,868 in PassMark integer math, which is 244.4% ahead of the Intel Core 3 304’s 24,640. This is the steepest delta in the entire comparison, indicating a massive advantage in arithmetic-heavy workloads. Data compression shows a similar pattern: the AMD chip scores 281,834 versus 114,775, a 145.6% lead. Random string sorting also favors AMD heavily, with 31,071 versus 13,659, a 127.5% gap.

Multi-threaded rendering benchmarks reinforce the AMD dominance. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 scores 14,278.5, which is 171.3% higher than the Intel Core 3 304’s 5,263. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows an even larger relative difference: 2,336.5 versus 849, a 175.2% margin. PassMark multithread results follow suit, with AMD at 23,994 and Intel at 11,625, a 106.4% difference. These results reflect the core count disparity between the two parts.

Single-threaded results are closer. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the AMD chip wins with 1,954 versus 1,765, a 10.7% advantage. PassMark single-thread shows AMD ahead at 3,872 versus 3,614, a 7.1% gain. However, Cinebench R15 single-core flips: the Intel Core 3 304 scores 264 versus 247, a 6.4% margin in Intel’s favor. This is the only test where Intel comes out on top, and the margin is modest.

Other PassMark workloads show consistent AMD wins with varying margins. Data encryption: 14,462 versus 8,501, a 70.1% lead. Extended instructions: 19,955 versus 9,686, a 106% advantage. Floating point math: 51,639 versus 29,722, a 73.7% gap. Physics: 1,318 versus 868, a 51.8% win. Prime number finding: 81 versus 68, a 19.1% edge. In every case, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 delivers roughly 1.5x to 3.4x the performance of the Intel Core 3 304, with the exception of the single Cinebench R15 single-core test where Intel leads by a small amount.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 is built on Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Krackan Point, and belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 300 generation that mixes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with base and boost clocks of 2.00 GHz and 5.00 GHz respectively. The Intel Core 3 304 uses Wildcat Lake architecture, with 5 cores and 5 threads, base clock 1.50 GHz and boost clock 4.30 GHz. The AMD chip has more cores, more threads, and higher clock speeds, which directly explains its multi-threaded dominance.

Manufacturing processes differ as well. The AMD processor is fabricated on a 4 nm node by TSMC, while the Intel chip uses a 3 nm node from Intel’s own fabs. Despite the smaller process node on Intel’s side, the performance data shows no benefit in most tests. Cache configurations also diverge. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 3 304 has 192 KB of L1 total, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The AMD chip’s larger per-core L2 and larger L3 likely contribute to its lead in data-heavy workloads like compression and sorting.

Memory support is another key differentiator. Both processors support DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, but the AMD chip runs dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel chip is single-channel with 59.7 GB/s. That 29.9 GB/s bandwidth gap affects memory-bound tasks such as encryption and floating point math. The AMD processor also supports ECC memory, which the Intel chip does not. PCIe connectivity differs: the AMD part provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes, while the Intel part offers Gen 4 with 6 lanes. Integrated graphics also differ, with the AMD chip using Radeon 860M and the Intel chip using Intel Xe3 Graphics with one Xe core.

Thermal design power is substantially different. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 has a 28 W TDP, while the Intel Core 3 304 runs at 15 W. The higher power budget on AMD’s side enables higher sustained performance, though the Intel chip’s lower TDP may appeal to fanless or ultra-low-power designs. Release dates also differ: the AMD chip launched on January 5, 2025, while the Intel chip has a release date of April 15, 2026. The Intel part does have a recorded launch MSRP of $309, while the AMD part has no listed MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher multi-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 wins every multi-threaded test. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 14,278.5 versus the Intel Core 3 304’s 5,263, a 171.3% difference. PassMark multithread shows 23,994 versus 11,625, a 106.4% margin.

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

A: Yes, it wins Cinebench R15 single-core with a score of 264 versus 247 for the AMD chip, a 6.4% advantage. This is the only test out of 15 where Intel comes out ahead.

Q: How do single-threaded scores compare?

A: The AMD chip leads in most single-threaded tests. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 1,954 versus 1,765, a 10.7% lead. PassMark single-thread shows 3,872 versus 3,614, a 7.1% lead. Only Cinebench R15 single-core favors Intel.

Q: What is the difference in memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 uses dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 3 304 uses single-channel memory with 59.7 GB/s. The AMD chip also supports ECC memory, while the Intel chip does not.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads. The AMD chip also has higher clock speeds, with a 5.00 GHz boost versus 4.30 GHz on Intel.

Q: How do the processors compare in data encryption?

A: The AMD chip scores 14,462 in PassMark data encryption, which is 70.1% higher than the Intel chip’s 8,501. The memory bandwidth and core count differences likely drive this result.

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly favors the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 for any workload that benefits from multiple cores, high memory bandwidth, or raw compute throughput. Its 14 out of 15 benchmark wins, including a 244.4% lead in integer math and a 171.3% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core, make it the obvious choice for rendering, compilation, data compression, or any parallel task. The 85th percentile ranking versus the 68th percentile for Intel further confirms this positioning.

The Intel Core 3 304 has one redeeming result: a 6.4% win in Cinebench R15 single-core. This legacy benchmark may indicate a narrow advantage in certain lightly threaded, older applications, but it does not translate to wins in any other single-threaded test. In PassMark single-thread, the AMD chip is 7.1% ahead. The Intel processor’s lower TDP of 15 W versus 28 W on AMD may matter for battery life in thin-and-light laptops, but the performance cost is steep. The average benchmark score of 13,745 for Intel is less than half of AMD’s 35,719.

For users who prioritize multi-threaded performance, memory bandwidth, or ECC support, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 is the stronger part. For users who need the lowest possible power draw and can accept large performance deficits, the Intel Core 3 304 offers a single-threaded win in one test but loses everywhere else. The data does not support choosing Intel for performance reasons.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification. Core count: AMD has 8 cores, Intel has 5. Thread count: AMD has 16, Intel has 5. Base clock: AMD runs at 2.00 GHz, Intel at 1.50 GHz. Boost clock: AMD reaches 5.00 GHz, Intel reaches 4.30 GHz. TDP: AMD draws 28 W, Intel draws 15 W. Socket: AMD uses FP8, Intel uses BGA 1516. Architecture: AMD uses Zen 5, Intel uses Wildcat Lake. Process node: AMD uses 4 nm from TSMC, Intel uses 3 nm from Intel. Cache: AMD has 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB L3; Intel has 192 KB L1 total, 2.5 MB L2, and 6 MB shared L3. Memory bus: AMD is dual-channel, Intel is single-channel. Memory bandwidth: AMD delivers 89.6 GB/s, Intel delivers 59.7 GB/s. ECC support: AMD yes, Intel no. PCIe: AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes, Intel provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes. Integrated graphics: AMD uses Radeon 860M, Intel uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with one Xe core. Release date: AMD launched January 5, 2025, Intel has a release date of April 15, 2026. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $309, while the AMD part has no listed launch MSRP.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 wins in every major performance category except one legacy single-threaded test. Its strengths are most pronounced in multi-threaded workloads: Cinebench R23 multi-core, Cinebench R15 multi-core, PassMark multithread, integer math, data compression, extended instructions, and random string sorting all show AMD leads of at least 106%. These results suit content creation, scientific computing, software compilation, and database workloads. The AMD chip also wins in memory-sensitive tasks like data encryption and floating point math, where its dual-channel 89.6 GB/s bandwidth provides a clear advantage over Intel’s single-channel 59.7 GB/s.

The Intel Core 3 304 wins only in Cinebench R15 single-core, with a 264 versus 247 score. This niche result may matter for users running very old single-threaded applications that rely on that specific benchmark’s workload. The Intel chip also has a lower TDP of 15 W, which could enable quieter or longer-lasting systems, though no battery life data exists in the database to confirm this. The Intel part’s 3 nm process node is smaller than AMD’s 4 nm, but this does not translate into performance wins in the recorded tests. For any use case that involves more than a single lightweight thread, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 is the superior choice based on the benchmark evidence.