AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 vs Intel Core 3 305 Comparison

The benchmark data clearly establishes the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 as the dominant processor in this comparison, winning 12 of the 15 recorded head-to-head tests. The Intel Core 3 305 secures only three wins, two of which are for the same single-thread metric, and one for a specific prime number calculation. The average benchmark score for the AMD processor is 32662, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel processor averages 18302, placing it in the 72nd percentile.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most decisive victory for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 occurs in the PassMark integer math test, where it scores 77414 against the Intel Core 3 305's 32295, a difference of 139.7 percent. This massive gap highlights a fundamental advantage in raw integer processing capability. Data compression also shows a substantial divide, with the AMD chip scoring 256603 compared to 146857 for the Intel part, a 74.7 percent advantage. Random string sorting follows a similar pattern, with AMD leading 28390 to 17623, a 61.1 percent difference.

Multi-threaded workloads consistently favor the AMD processor. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 2023 against the Core 3 305's 1322, a 53 percent lead. The PassMark multithread test shows a 43.3 percent advantage, with scores of 22125 and 15439 respectively. The gap narrows considerably in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where AMD leads 13794 to 13123, a margin of only 5.1 percent. This suggests the newer Intel architecture scales better in this specific rendering workload, despite having fewer cores and threads.

Single-core performance tells a mixed story. In Cinebench R15 single-core, AMD leads by 45.7 percent with a score of 271 versus 186. The R23 single-core test shows a smaller lead for AMD, 1958 to 1852, a 5.7 percent difference. However, the PassMark single-thread test is one of the Intel chip's wins, with a score of 3977 against AMD's 3862, a 2.9 percent advantage. The other Intel victory is in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where it scores 115 compared to AMD's 76, a 33.9 percent lead.

Other workload-specific results include extended instructions, where AMD leads 18029 to 13543, a 33.1 percent margin, and data encryption, where AMD leads 13264 to 11019, a 20.4 percent advantage. Floating point math favors AMD by 11.1 percent, with scores of 46996 and 42284. The physics test is nearly a tie, with AMD scoring 1257 and Intel 1233, a 1.9 percent difference.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 uses the Zen 5 architecture, based on the Strix Point codename, and is manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Its cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The die size is 233 mm².

The Intel Core 3 305 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, manufactured on a 3 nm process by Intel. It has 6 cores and 6 threads, with a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. Its cache is organized as 192 KB of L1, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. Intel does not list a die size for this part in the database. The AMD processor has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel processor has a TDP of 15 watts.

Memory architecture also differs significantly. The AMD chip supports dual-channel memory with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel chip is limited to single-channel memory with a bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. Both support DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory types. The AMD processor supports ECC memory, while the Intel processor does not. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP8, and the Intel processor uses Intel BGA 1516. PCIe lane counts differ as well, with AMD offering Gen 4 with 16 lanes and Intel offering Gen 4 with 6 lanes. Integrated graphics are the Radeon 880M for AMD and Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core for Intel.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 has an average benchmark score of 32662, compared to 18302 for the Intel Core 3 305. The AMD processor places in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel processor places in the 72nd percentile.

Q: How do the processors compare in multi-core Cinebench R23 performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 13794, which is 5.1 percent higher than the Intel Core 3 305's score of 13123.

Q: Does the Intel Core 3 305 win any benchmark tests?

A: Yes, it wins the PassMark single-thread test with a score of 3977, a 2.9 percent advantage over AMD's 3862, and the PassMark find prime numbers test with a score of 115, a 33.9 percent advantage over AMD's 76.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 3 305 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 supports dual-channel memory with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core 3 305 supports single-channel memory with a bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 is manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core 3 305 is manufactured on a 3 nm process by Intel.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 has 8 cores, while the Intel Core 3 305 has 6 cores. The AMD processor has 16 threads, while the Intel processor has 6 threads. Base clocks differ, with AMD at 2.00 GHz and Intel at 1.50 GHz. Boost clocks differ, with AMD at 5.00 GHz and Intel at 4.30 GHz. The TDP is 28 watts for AMD and 15 watts for Intel. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel processor uses Intel BGA 1516. The AMD processor uses the Zen 5 architecture with the Strix Point codename, while the Intel processor uses the Wildcat Lake codename. The process node is 4 nm for AMD and 3 nm for Intel. The die size is 233 mm² for AMD, with no die size listed for Intel. L1 cache is 80 KB per core for AMD and 192 KB for Intel. L2 cache is 1 MB per core for AMD and 2.5 MB for Intel. L3 cache is 8 MB for AMD and 6 MB shared for Intel. Memory bus is dual-channel for AMD and single-channel for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD and 59.7 GB/s for Intel. ECC memory support is present for AMD and absent for Intel. PCIe configuration is Gen 4 with 16 lanes for AMD and Gen 4 with 6 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon 880M for AMD and Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core for Intel. The Intel Core 3 305 has a launch MSRP of $309. The release dates differ, with AMD listed as 2025-01-05 and Intel as 2026-04-15.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 is the clear choice for most compute-intensive tasks. Its 139.7 percent lead in integer math and 74.7 percent lead in data compression indicate strong performance for general computation and file handling. The 43.3 percent advantage in the multithread test and 53 percent lead in Cinebench R15 multi-core confirm its superiority in parallel workloads. The 20.4 percent lead in data encryption makes it better suited for security-related tasks. The 33.1 percent lead in extended instructions suggests better performance for workloads using specialized instruction sets.

The Intel Core 3 305 has specific strengths in two areas. Its 33.9 percent win in the find prime numbers test indicates an advantage in certain mathematical calculations. Its 2.9 percent lead in the PassMark single-thread test shows it can edge out the AMD chip in some single-threaded scenarios, although the Cinebench single-core results contradict this pattern, with AMD leading by 45.7 percent in R15 and 5.7 percent in R23. The Intel processor also operates at a lower TDP of 15 watts compared to 28 watts for AMD, which may be relevant for thermal management.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates that the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 is the superior processor for the majority of workloads. With 12 wins out of 15 head-to-head tests, an average benchmark score of 32662 against 18302, and a 83rd percentile ranking versus 72nd, the data consistently favors AMD. The processor's 8 cores and 16 threads, dual-channel memory support, and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth provide a strong foundation for multi-threaded applications and data-intensive tasks. The Intel Core 3 305, with its 6 cores and 6 threads, single-channel memory, and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth, is positioned for lighter workloads. Its wins in the single-thread PassMark test and prime number calculation, along with its lower 15 watt TDP, indicate it may be suitable for specific tasks or systems where power efficiency is a priority over raw performance. The AMD processor's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H with an average score of 32697, a 0.1 percent difference, and the Intel Core i5-14600T with an average score of 32707, also a 0.1 percent difference. The Intel Core 3 305's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i3-14100 with an average score of 18318, a 0.1 percent difference, and the Intel Core 5 330 with an average score of 18345, a 0.2 percent difference. These figures place each processor in a distinct performance tier. For users selecting between these two specific processors, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 delivers the higher performance across the recorded benchmarks.