AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 vs Intel Core 3 305 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data shows a dominant result: the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 wins 12 of 15 benchmark comparisons, while the Intel Core 3 305 takes only 3. The scale of AMD's victories is often substantial, with several workloads exceeding a 50% delta.

The largest single margin is in PassMark integer math, where the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 scores 84,868 against Intel's 32,295, a 162.8% advantage. This is the most extreme gap in the entire comparison and indicates a very large difference in raw ALU throughput. Data compression follows closely: AMD records 281,834 versus 146,857, a 91.9% delta. Random string sorting also favors AMD heavily, 31,071 to 17,623, which is a 76.3% difference. Cinebench R15 multicore shows a 76.7% lead (2,336.5 vs. 1,322), and PassMark multithread shows a 55.4% lead (23,994 vs. 15,439). Extended instructions land at 47.3% ahead (19,955 vs. 13,543), and data encryption at 31.2% ahead (14,462 vs. 11,019).

Floating point math is another clear AMD win: 51,639 versus 42,284, a 22.1% delta. Cinebench R15 singlecore shows a 32.8% lead (247 vs. 186), while Cinebench R23 multicore and singlecore are closer: 14,278.5 versus 13,123 (8.8% delta) and 1,954 versus 1,852 (5.5% delta) respectively. PassMark physics is the narrowest AMD victory, 1,318 versus 1,233, a 6.9% delta.

The Intel Core 3 305 wins in three specific tests. The most notable is PassMark find prime numbers, where Intel scores 115 versus AMD's 81, a 29.6% margin in Intel's favor. This is an unusual result given the overall trend, and it suggests that the specific algorithmic pattern of prime-number generation responds better to Intel's core design. Intel also wins both PassMark single-thread tests, recording 3,977 versus 3,872, a 2.6% delta. That single-thread advantage is modest, and it does not translate into winning the Cinebench single-core tests, where AMD leads by 5.5% in R23 and 32.8% in R15.

The average benchmark score reinforces the separation: AMD's average is 35,719, while Intel's is 18,302. AMD sits in the 85th percentile of all CPUs in the database, Intel in the 72nd. AMD's nearest rivals by average score are the Intel Core 7 250H at 35,728 (0% delta), Intel Core Ultra 9 185H at 35,670 (0.1% delta), AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 at 35,802 (-0.2% delta), and AMD Ryzen 7 7700X at 35,909 (-0.5% delta). Intel's nearest rivals are the Intel Core i3-14100 at 18,318 (-0.1% delta), Intel Core 5 330 at 18,345 (-0.2% delta), Intel Core 7 360 at 18,374 (-0.4% delta), and AMD Ryzen 5 2600E at 18,230 (0.4% delta). The delta values confirm that both processors perform exactly in line with their immediate peer group, but the two peer groups are separated by a wide gap.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 records an average benchmark score of 35,719, compared to 18,302 for the Intel Core 3 305.

Q: In which workloads does the Intel Core 3 305 outperform the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350?

A: The Intel part wins PassMark find prime numbers (115 vs. 81, a 29.6% delta) and both PassMark single-thread tests (3,977 vs. 3,872, a 2.6% delta).

Q: How large is the multicore performance gap in Cinebench R15?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 scores 2,336.5 versus 1,322 for the Intel Core 3 305, which is a 76.7% advantage for AMD.

Q: What is the closest benchmark result between the two processors?

A: The closest result is PassMark physics, where AMD scores 1,318 and Intel scores 1,233, a 6.9% delta. The PassMark single-thread result is also close at 2.6% in Intel's favor.

Q: How do the two processors compare in Cinebench R23 single-core?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 scores 1,954 versus 1,852 for the Intel Core 3 305, a 5.5% lead for AMD.

Q: What percentile ranking does each processor hold in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 is in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 3 305 is in the 72nd percentile.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 uses Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, with the Krackan Point codename. It belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 300 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core 3 305 uses the Wildcat Lake codename from the Core 3 generation, built on Intel's 3 nm process. The foundry also differs: TSMC fabricates the AMD part, Intel fabricates the Intel part.

Core counts diverge significantly. AMD provides 8 cores and 16 threads, while Intel provides 6 cores and 6 threads. The Intel part has no hyperthreading, so its thread count equals its core count. This structural difference explains much of the multicore benchmark gap, as AMD has more than twice the thread count.

Cache hierarchy also differs. The AMD part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part has 192 KB of L1 total, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The AMD cache is organized per-core for L1 and L2, while Intel's L1 and L2 figures appear as aggregate totals. The L3 difference is 8 MB for AMD versus 6 MB for Intel.

The integrated graphics differ as well. AMD uses the Radeon 860M, while Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core. Both are integrated solutions for mobile platforms, but the architecture and execution resources are entirely different.

Memory architecture shows a major split. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. Intel also supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X but over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s. AMD also supports ECC memory, while Intel does not. PCIe configuration differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), Intel provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only).

Socket and packaging are incompatible. AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, Intel uses Intel BGA 1516. The AMD die size is recorded at 195 mm², while Intel's die size is not recorded in the database.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ: 8 cores and 16 threads for AMD versus 6 cores and 6 threads for Intel. Base clock speeds are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 1.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 5.00 GHz for AMD and 4.30 GHz for Intel. TDP differs: 28 W for AMD, 15 W for Intel.

Cache capacities differ across all levels. AMD has 80 KB L1 per core, Intel has 192 KB L1 total. AMD has 1 MB L2 per core, Intel has 2.5 MB L2 total. AMD has 8 MB L3, Intel has 6 MB shared L3.

Memory bus width differs: AMD is dual-channel, Intel is single-channel. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD versus 59.7 GB/s for Intel. ECC support is present on AMD, absent on Intel. PCIe lane count differs: 16 lanes for AMD, 6 lanes for Intel, both Gen 4.

Process node differs: 4 nm for AMD, 3 nm for Intel. Foundry differs: TSMC for AMD, Intel for Intel. Socket differs: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel BGA 1516. Release dates differ: AMD released on 2025-01-05, Intel on 2026-04-15. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $309, while AMD has no recorded launch MSRP.

Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 860M for AMD, Intel Xe3 Graphics (1 Xe) for Intel. Part numbers differ: 100-000000713 for AMD, SAE3L for Intel.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 is the stronger processor for multithreaded and throughput-oriented workloads. The benchmark data shows wins in all Cinebench tests, both R15 and R23, multicore and singlecore. It also wins PassMark multithread, integer math, floating point math, data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, random string sorting, and physics. The margin in integer math (162.8%) and data compression (91.9%) indicates that AMD is particularly effective for compute-heavy integer tasks and data manipulation workloads. The 76.7% lead in Cinebench R15 multicore and 55.4% lead in PassMark multithread confirm that the 8-core, 16-thread configuration delivers substantially more parallel throughput. The 89.6 GB/s dual-channel memory bandwidth also supports these results, as memory-intensive workloads benefit from the wider bus.

The Intel Core 3 305 wins in exactly three areas. PassMark find prime numbers is the largest Intel victory at 29.6%, which points to a specific algorithmic advantage in that workload. The two PassMark single-thread tests show a 2.6% lead, meaning Intel has a slight edge in certain single-threaded scalar operations. However, this does not translate into Cinebench single-core wins, where AMD leads by 5.5% in R23 and 32.8% in R15. The Intel part also operates at a lower TDP of 15 W versus 28 W, which indicates a lower power envelope, but the database does not record power consumption measurements for comparison.

For use-case planning, the AMD part is the choice when the workload scales with threads or involves heavy integer math, compression, encryption, or sorting. The Intel part has a narrower set of strengths, limited to specific prime-number generation and marginal single-thread PassMark performance. Given that AMD wins 12 of 15 comparisons and holds an 85th percentile ranking versus Intel's 72nd, the recorded data positions the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 as the higher-performance processor across the majority of tested scenarios. The Intel Core 3 305 remains competitive only in niche single-threaded or specialized arithmetic cases.