AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 vs Intel Core 3 304 Comparison

FAQ

Q: What is the core and thread configuration of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads. The AMD part therefore provides more than three times the thread count of the Intel part.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 boosts to 5.10 GHz, compared to 4.30 GHz for the Intel Core 3 304. The AMD base clock is also higher at 2.00 GHz versus 1.50 GHz.

Q: How do the two CPUs compare in overall benchmark standing?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 sits at the 85th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 37093. The Intel Core 3 304 sits at the 68th percentile, with an average score of 13745.

Q: Which chip supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core 3 304 does not. Both support DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory types.

Q: What are the memory channel configurations?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 uses a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core 3 304 uses a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Which processor has the higher single-core Cinebench R23 score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 2010 in Cinebench R23 single-core, which is 13.9% ahead of the Intel Core 3 304's 1765 in the same test.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different foundries and process nodes. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 is built on TSMC's 4 nm process and uses the Zen 5 architecture, with a die size of 195 mm². Its codename is Gorgon Point, and it belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core 3 304 is built on Intel's 3 nm process, uses the Wildcat Lake codename, and belongs to the Core 3 generation. No architecture name is recorded for the Intel part.

The cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD chip has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip has 192 KB of total L1, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The per-core cache structure of the AMD part scales with its 8-core design, while the Intel part offers a smaller aggregate cache pool.

Memory infrastructure also separates the two. The AMD processor runs dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, whereas the Intel processor runs single-channel memory with 59.7 GB/s. ECC memory is supported only on the AMD side. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the AMD part provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics differ by vendor: the AMD part uses Radeon 860M, and the Intel part uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core. Both are mobile parts with production status active. The AMD part has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel part has a TDP of 15 watts.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to a clear performance hierarchy between these two mobile processors. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 wins 14 of the 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, with an average benchmark score of 37093 against 13745 for the Intel Core 3 304. The AMD part's nearest rivals in the database, the Intel Core i9-12900T and AMD Ryzen 7 160, both sit within 0.1% of its average score, confirming that it competes at a much higher performance tier. The Intel Core 3 304, by contrast, lands near the AMD EPYC 7443 and Intel Core i7-8750H, with deltas between -1.4% and -0.9%. The data indicates that the AMD processor is the choice for workloads that scale with core count and memory bandwidth, while the Intel processor occupies a lower-power segment with a 15-watt TDP and a single-channel memory bus. The Intel part did win one head-to-head test, Cinebench R15 single-core, where it scored 264 versus 220 for the AMD part. That result, however, does not carry over to other single-threaded tests, as the AMD part leads in Cinebench R23 single-core and PassMark single-thread. Users who need ECC memory support, dual-channel bandwidth, and high multithreaded throughput should select the AMD part based on the recorded measurements. Users who prioritize the lowest thermal envelope may consider the Intel part, but the performance gap is substantial across almost every recorded workload.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads. Base clock rates are 2.00 GHz for the AMD part and 1.50 GHz for the Intel part. Boost clocks are 5.10 GHz and 4.30 GHz, respectively. The AMD part has a TDP of 28 watts, and the Intel part has a TDP of 15 watts. Sockets differ: AMD uses Socket FP8, and Intel uses BGA 1516. The process node is 4 nm for AMD (TSMC) and 3 nm for Intel (Intel foundry). The AMD die size is 195 mm²; no die size is recorded for the Intel part.

Cache specifications diverge completely. The AMD part lists 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB L3. The Intel part lists 192 KB L1 total, 2.5 MB L2 total, and 6 MB shared L3. Memory support is DDR5 and LPDDR5X for both, but the AMD memory bus is dual-channel with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel bus is single-channel with 59.7 GB/s. ECC memory is true for AMD and false for Intel. PCIe is Gen 4 with 16 lanes for AMD and Gen 4 with 6 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon 860M for AMD and Intel Xe3 Graphics (1 Xe) for Intel. Release dates differ: the AMD part is dated 2026-01-04, and the Intel part is dated 2026-04-15. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $309; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. Part numbers are 100-000001865 for AMD and SAE3K for Intel.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single victory for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 comes in PassMark integer math, where it scores 86227 against 24640 for the Intel Core 3 304, a delta of 249.9%. This result reflects the combined effect of more cores, higher clocks, and wider execution resources. Cinebench R23 multicore shows a similar pattern: the AMD part scores 16054 versus 5263, a 205% advantage. Cinebench R15 multicore follows at 2457 versus 849, a 189.4% delta. PassMark data compression also favors the AMD part heavily, 294298 to 114775, a 156.4% lead. Random string sorting shows 32344 versus 13659, a 136.8% lead. PassMark multithread scores 24779 versus 11625, a 113.2% lead, and extended instructions scores 20778 versus 9686, a 114.5% lead.

The AMD part also leads in floating-point math at 52971 versus 29722, a 78.2% delta, and in data encryption at 14925 versus 8501, a 75.6% delta. Physics scores favor AMD at 1337 versus 868, a 54% lead. Prime number finding favors AMD at 84 versus 68, a 23.5% lead. In single-threaded tests, AMD leads Cinebench R23 single-core at 2010 versus 1765, a 13.9% delta, and PassMark single-thread at 3955 versus 3614, a 9.4% delta. The only Intel win in the head-to-head set is Cinebench R15 single-core, where Intel scores 264 against 220 for AMD, a -16.7% delta for the AMD part. That single result stands apart from the rest of the single-thread data, where the AMD part holds the advantage in both Cinebench R23 and PassMark. Across all recorded head-to-head tests, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 wins 14 comparisons, and the Intel Core 3 304 wins 1.