AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 vs Intel Core 3 305 Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data splits these two mobile processors into clearly different roles. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 wins 12 of the 15 recorded head-to-head tests, with its largest advantages in multi-threaded and integer-heavy workloads. The Intel Core 3 305 wins only 3 tests, but two of those are single-thread scores and one is prime number finding, which suggests it holds its own in specific lightweight tasks.

The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 sits at the 85th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Core 3 305 sits at the 72nd percentile. The AMD part's average benchmark score of 37093 more than doubles the Intel part's 18302. For users running compiled workloads, encryption, compression, or any parallel processing, the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 is the stronger choice. The Core 3 305, with its 15 W TDP and single-channel memory bus, suits low-power systems where the modest single-thread edge matters more than raw throughput.

The data does not show a close contest. The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 leads by 85.9% in Cinebench R15 multi-core and by 167% in PassMark integer math. The Core 3 305's wins are narrow: 0.6% in PassMark single-thread and 27% in prime number finding, the latter being an unusual workload where the Intel part's architecture clearly excels. Choose the AMD part for general productivity and heavy multi-core work. Choose the Intel part only when power draw is the primary constraint and the workload is mostly single-threaded or involves prime number searching.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 uses Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, with the codename Gorgon Point and the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation label. It integrates 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 3 305 uses the Wildcat Lake codename on Intel's own 3 nm process, with 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading. The AMD part has a 28 W TDP, while the Intel part has a 15 W TDP.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 allocates 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3. The Core 3 305 has 192 KB of L1 total, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The AMD die is 195 mm², while the Intel die size is not recorded in the database.

Memory architecture also separates them. The AMD part supports dual-channel DDR5 and LPDDR5X with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and ECC memory support. The Intel part supports the same memory types but only on a single-channel bus, with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC. PCIe connectivity differs: the AMD part provides Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, the Intel part provides Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics are Radeon 860M on the AMD side versus Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe on the Intel side. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and both are listed as active production parts for the mobile segment.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most decisive victory for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 is in PassMark integer math, where it scores 86227 against 32295, a 167% lead. Data compression shows a 100.4% gap, with scores of 294298 versus 146857. Cinebench R15 multi-core gives the AMD part 2457 against 1322, an 85.9% advantage. Random string sorting follows at 83.5% (32344 versus 17623). PassMark multi-thread shows 24779 versus 15439, a 60.5% lead. Extended instructions favor AMD by 53.4% (20778 versus 13543). Data encryption gives AMD a 35.4% edge (14925 versus 11019). Floating point math shows 52971 versus 42284, a 25.3% lead. Cinebench R23 multi-core gives 16054 versus 13123, a 22.3% advantage. Cinebench R15 single-core shows 220 versus 186, an 18.3% lead. Cinebench R23 single-core gives 2010 versus 1852, an 8.5% edge. PassMark physics shows 1337 versus 1233, an 8.4% lead.

The Intel Core 3 305 wins PassMark find prime numbers with 115 versus 84, a 27% advantage. It also edges out the AMD part in PassMark single-thread and singlethread tests, both at 3977 versus 3955, a 0.6% margin. Those are the only three Intel wins in the recorded data.

Looking at the AMD part's nearest rivals for context, the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 sits within 0.2% of the Intel Core i9-12900T, AMD Ryzen 7 160, Intel Core i7-13700, and AMD Ryzen 7 7735H in average score. The Core 3 305 similarly sits within 0.4% of the Intel Core i3-14100, Intel Core 5 330, Intel Core 7 360, and AMD Ryzen 5 2600E. These clusters confirm that the two processors occupy entirely different performance tiers despite both being mobile parts.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 | Intel Core 3 305 |

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

| Cores | 8 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 6 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.10 GHz | 4.30 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Not recorded |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Wildcat Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen AI PRO 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core 3 (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 |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 2.5 MB |

| 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 | Gen 4, 6 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 860M | Intel Xe3 Graphics (1 Xe) |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $309 |

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 3 305 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: How large is the performance gap in multi-core workloads?

A: The AMD part leads by 85.9% in Cinebench R15 multi-core, 22.3% in Cinebench R23 multi-core, and 60.5% in PassMark multi-thread.

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

A: Yes, it wins PassMark find prime numbers by 27% and PassMark single-thread by 0.6%.

Q: What is the difference in memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD part has 89.6 GB/s on a dual-channel bus. The Intel part has 59.7 GB/s on a single-channel bus.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: Only the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 3 305 does not.

Q: How do their process nodes compare?

A: The AMD part uses a 4 nm TSMC process. The Intel part uses a 3 nm Intel process.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 wins in every multi-threaded and most single-threaded benchmark categories. Its 16 threads versus 6 threads gives it a structural advantage in any parallel workload. The data shows the largest wins in integer math, data compression, and random string sorting, which are common in database operations, file archiving, and general application logic. The 167% lead in integer math and 100.4% lead in data compression are the standout margins. The dual-channel memory bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth support these results, as does the larger L3 cache at 8 MB versus 6 MB. The AMD part also wins in encryption by 35.4%, making it the better choice for secure communication workloads or full-disk encryption scenarios.

The Intel Core 3 305 wins in prime number finding by 27%, a workload that appears to benefit from its specific architecture. Its single-thread score of 3977 slightly exceeds the AMD part's 3955, a 0.6% margin. This suggests that for lightly threaded applications that do not use extended instructions or heavy math, the Intel part can keep pace. The 15 W TDP also makes it the lower-power option, which matters for fanless designs or long battery life systems. However, the single-channel memory bus and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth limit its performance in memory-sensitive tasks, and the lack of ECC support rules out certain workstation or server-adjacent uses.

The benchmark wins break down as 12 for the AMD part and 3 for the Intel part. The AMD part's average benchmark score of 37093 places it at the 85th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part's 18302 places it at the 72nd percentile. The nearest rival clusters confirm this separation: the AMD part competes with desktop-class i7 and Ryzen 7 parts, while the Intel part sits alongside i3-class and Ryzen 5 parts. For any workload that scales with cores or memory bandwidth, the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 is the clear pick. For a low-power system running mostly single-threaded code, the Core 3 305 offers a small efficiency advantage without sacrificing basic responsiveness.