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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive overall victory for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350, which wins 10 of the 15 head-to-head comparisons. The most dramatic margin appears in PassMark integer math, where AMD leads by 151.6%, scoring 84,868 against Intel’s 33,734. This is a workload where the Ryzen’s thread count and architecture appear to compound into a massive advantage.

Multi-core rendering follows a similar pattern. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD part scores 14,278.5 versus Intel’s 8,030, a 77.8% lead. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows an even larger relative gap: 2,336.5 against 1,220, or 91.5% ahead. These are not marginal differences; they indicate that the AMD processor is in a different performance class for heavily threaded tasks.

Data compression and random string sorting also favor AMD heavily. PassMark data compression shows 281,834 for AMD against 143,123 for Intel, a 96.9% delta. Random string sorting records 31,071 versus 17,238, an 80.2% advantage. Extended instructions follow with 19,955 against 12,045, a 65.7% lead. These results suggest that the AMD chip handles algorithmic and memory-intensive workloads with far greater efficiency.

The Intel Core 7 350 does secure wins in single-threaded tests, but the margins are modest. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel scores 2,046 versus AMD’s 1,954, a 4.5% edge. Cinebench R15 single-core shows a larger relative difference: 292 versus 247, or 15.4% ahead. PassMark single-thread records 4,100 against 3,872, a 5.6% lead. The Intel part also wins the prime number search, scoring 107 versus AMD’s 81, a 24.3% advantage. This suggests that Intel’s architecture has a genuine strength in latency-sensitive, low-thread-count integer work.

In the remaining tests, AMD’s wins are consistent but less extreme. Floating-point math shows 51,639 versus 42,809, a 20.6% lead. Data encryption records 14,462 versus 10,933, a 32.3% advantage. The PassMark multi-thread score is 23,994 against 15,170, a 58.2% lead. Physics simulation shows 1,318 versus 1,173, a 12.4% edge. These results reinforce the pattern: AMD dominates wherever parallelism matters, while Intel holds a narrower lead in single-threaded responsiveness.

The average benchmark score for the AMD chip is 35,719, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Intel’s average is 17,779, in the 71st percentile. The delta is substantial, but it is worth remembering the Intel part’s nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 9374F and Ryzen 5 3600XT, which bracket its score within a 0.7% range. AMD’s nearest rivals are much closer in absolute terms, with the Intel Core 7 250H and Core Ultra 9 185H within 0.1% of its average score.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 uses a Zen 5 architecture on TSMC’s 4 nm node, with a die size of 195 mm². It packs 8 cores and 16 threads, meaning it supports simultaneous multithreading. The Intel Core 7 350, codenamed Wildcat Lake, uses a 3 nm node from Intel’s own foundry and offers 6 cores and 6 threads, with no hyperthreading. This core and thread difference directly explains the multi-core benchmark results, as the AMD part can process twice the thread count.

Cache layouts also diverge sharply. AMD provides 80 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, plus 8 MB of L3. Intel provides 192 KB of L1 per core and 2.5 MB of L2 per core, but only 6 MB of shared L3. Intel’s larger per-core L1 and L2 caches likely contribute to its single-thread wins, while AMD’s larger total L3 and extra threads help in sustained multi-threaded loads.

Memory support shows another major difference. Both support DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but AMD uses a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, while Intel uses a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s. This bandwidth gap is substantial and likely influences the compression, encryption, and sorting benchmarks, which are memory-latency and bandwidth sensitive. AMD also supports ECC memory, which Intel does not.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. AMD offers Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 4 with only 6 lanes. For mobile systems that rely on discrete GPUs or multiple NVMe drives, this could be a limiting factor for the Intel part, though the database does not record any benchmark that directly tests PCIe throughput.

The integrated graphics solutions also differ. AMD uses the Radeon 860M, while Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The database does not include GPU benchmark results, so no performance comparison is possible from the recorded data.

The process nodes are close but not identical: AMD uses 4 nm TSMC, Intel uses 3 nm Intel. The thermal design power (TDP) differs, with AMD rated at 28W and Intel at 15W. This 13W gap is relevant for sustained performance, but the database does not include power consumption measurements beyond these TDP figures.

Clock speeds show Intel with a lower base clock of 1.50 GHz versus AMD’s 2.00 GHz, but Intel’s boost clock of 4.80 GHz is slightly lower than AMD’s 5.00 GHz. Despite the lower boost, Intel still wins single-thread benchmarks, which points to architectural efficiency rather than raw clock rate.

Sockets and release timing also differ. AMD uses AMD Socket FP8 and was released on 2025-01-05. Intel uses Intel BGA 1516 and has a release date of 2026-04-15. The Intel part is listed with a launch MSRP of $469, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Why does the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 win so many multi-core benchmarks?

A: The AMD chip has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The doubling of threads, combined with a dual-channel memory bus providing 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, gives AMD a structural advantage in any workload that scales with parallelism. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14,278.5 versus 8,030 confirms this.

Q: The Intel Core 7 350 wins single-thread tests, but by how much?

A: The largest single-thread margin is in Cinebench R15, where Intel scores 292 versus AMD’s 247, a 15.4% lead. In Cinebench R23, the lead narrows to 4.5% (2,046 versus 1,954). PassMark single-thread shows a 5.6% edge (4,100 versus 3,872). The prime number test shows a 24.3% lead (107 versus 81), which is the biggest Intel win in any test.

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: AMD’s average benchmark score is 35,719, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. Intel’s average is 17,779, in the 71st percentile. AMD’s nearest rival is the Intel Core 7 250H at 35,728, a 0% delta, while Intel’s nearest rival is the Intel Core 5 221TE at 17,860, a -0.5% delta.

Q: Does the Intel chip have any advantage in memory bandwidth?

A: No. AMD has a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Intel uses a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s. The AMD part also supports ECC memory, which Intel does not. The bandwidth difference likely contributes to AMD’s large wins in data compression (96.9%) and random string sorting (80.2%).

Q: What are the architectural nodes for each processor?

A: AMD uses Zen 5 architecture on TSMC’s 4 nm process, with a die size of 195 mm². Intel uses a 3 nm process from its own foundry, with no die size recorded in the database. Intel’s process node is smaller, but the database does not show any direct performance benefit from this in the recorded benchmarks.

Q: Is there a large TDP difference between the two?

A: Yes. AMD is rated at 28W TDP, while Intel is rated at 15W. The Intel part uses less power by specification, but it also loses most multi-threaded benchmarks. The database does not include actual power draw measurements, so the efficiency trade-off cannot be quantified beyond these TDP figures.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a clear split by workload type. For any application that uses multiple cores, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 is the stronger processor. Its 16 threads, dual-channel memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, and 8 MB of L3 cache deliver leads of 77.8% in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 91.5% in Cinebench R15 multi-core. The PassMark multi-thread score of 23,994 versus 15,170 reinforces this, as does the 151.6% lead in integer math.

The Intel Core 7 350 is the better choice only for workloads that are strictly single-threaded or latency-bound. Its single-thread wins are consistent, but the margins are small, ranging from 4.5% to 15.4% in Cinebench, with a 24.3% lead in prime number search. The Intel part also has a lower TDP of 15W versus 28W, which could matter in fanless or ultra-thin designs, though the database does not record battery life or thermal measurements.

The overall average benchmark score places AMD at 35,719 versus Intel’s 17,779, a difference of roughly 2x. The percentile ranking (85th versus 71st) confirms that AMD sits in a higher performance tier globally. Buyers choosing between these two should weigh the type of software they run most: multi-threaded productivity and content creation strongly favor AMD, while light single-threaded tasks may not reveal a practical difference despite Intel’s benchmark wins.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 | Intel Core 7 350 |

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

| Cores | 8 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 6 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 28W | 15W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Not recorded |

| Codename | Krackan Point | Wildcat Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen AI PRO 300 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) |

| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | 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, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 6 Lanes (CPU only) |

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

| Release date | 2025-01-05 | 2026-04-15 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $469 |

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 wins in every multi-threaded category in the database. This includes Cinebench R15 and R23 multi-core, PassMark multi-thread, data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, floating-point math, integer math, physics simulation, and random string sorting. The largest win is integer math at 151.6% ahead, and the smallest is physics at 12.4% ahead. This processor is clearly suited for rendering, compiling, data processing, and any parallel workload.

The Intel Core 7 350 wins in four distinct areas: Cinebench R15 single-core, Cinebench R23 single-core, PassMark single-thread, and prime number search. The prime number result is its best, at 24.3% ahead. The other single-thread wins range from 4.5% to 15.4%. These wins indicate an advantage in low-latency, single-threaded tasks such as legacy applications, certain simulations, or interactive workloads where one core carries the load.

The database does not record any test where the Intel chip wins a multi-threaded benchmark. It also does not record any test where AMD wins a single-threaded benchmark. This clean separation makes the choice straightforward: AMD for throughput, Intel for single-core responsiveness. The Intel part’s lower TDP of 15W also gives it a specification-level advantage in power-constrained designs, though the database does not include battery or thermal results to confirm real-world impact.