AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 vs Intel Core 3 304 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a decisive picture: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 wins every single recorded head-to-head comparison against the Intel Core 3 304, taking all 15 tests. The largest margin appears in Passmark integer math, where the AMD part scores 101,831 against Intel's 24,640, a 313.3% advantage. Multi-threaded rendering workloads show similarly dominant gaps: in Cinebench R23 multicore, the Ryzen AI 9 365 posts 18,698 versus 5,263, yielding a 255.3% delta, while Cinebench R15 multicore shows 2,842 against 849, a 234.7% lead.

The AMD processor also leads in memory-sensitive tasks. Passmark data compression shows 354,510 versus 114,775, a 208.9% difference, and random string sorting lands at 39,447 against 13,659, a 188.8% gap. Encryption throughput favors AMD by 115.2% (18,297 vs. 8,501), and extended instruction workloads show a 159.3% edge (25,113 vs. 9,686). Floating-point math results in a 111.3% victory (62,802 vs. 29,722), while the physics simulation test gives AMD a 96.3% advantage (1,704 vs. 868).

Single-threaded results narrow the gap considerably, though AMD still prevails. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 1,992 versus 1,765, a 12.9% lead. Cinebench R15 single-core shows 303 against 264, a 14.8% margin. Passmark single-thread reports 3,841 versus 3,614, a comparatively modest 6.3% advantage. The prime number finding test also favors AMD, with 117 against 68, a 72.1% difference, and the multithread Passmark score lands at 29,467 versus 11,625, a 153.5% lead.

The aggregate benchmark average reflects this imbalance: the Ryzen AI 9 365 holds an average score of 40,048 across all tests, while the Core 3 304 averages 13,745. In percentile terms, the AMD chip ranks at the 87th percentile of all CPUs in the database, whereas the Intel chip sits at the 68th percentile. The nearest rivals for the AMD part include the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 at 40,081 (a 0.1% gap), the Intel Core 5 221E at 40,144 (0.2% gap), and the AMD Ryzen 9 270 at 40,246 (0.5% gap). For the Intel part, the nearest competitors are the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX at 13,786 (0.3% lower), the Intel Core i7-8750H at 13,868 (0.9% lower), and the Intel Core 5 120UL at 13,594 (1.1% higher).

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply in their underlying designs. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 300 generation that combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core 3 304 uses the Wildcat Lake codename from the Core 3 generation, fabricated on Intel's 3 nm process. The foundry differs accordingly: TSMC for AMD, Intel for the Intel part.

Core and thread counts establish a fundamental performance gap. The AMD processor provides 10 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel part offers 5 cores and 5 threads, meaning the Intel chip has no simultaneous multithreading. The Ryzen AI 9 365 operates with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Core 3 304 runs lower, with a base of 1.50 GHz and a boost of 4.30 GHz. Thermal design power also differs: AMD is rated at 28 W, Intel at 15 W.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. The AMD part allocates 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part lists 192 KB of L1 total, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. Memory support is nominally similar on paper, as both accept DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but the memory bus differs: AMD uses dual-channel with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while Intel uses single-channel with 59.7 GB/s. PCIe connectivity also differs, with AMD offering Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only) and Intel providing Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics sets the platforms apart. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 includes the Radeon 880M, while the Intel Core 3 304 features Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and both are locked multipliers, so overclocking is not part of the feature set. The AMD socket is AMD Socket FP8, while Intel uses Intel BGA 1516. Release dates are separated by nearly two years: the Ryzen AI 9 365 launched on 2024-06-30, and the Core 3 304 on 2026-04-15.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 reaches 5.00 GHz, while the Intel Core 3 304 tops out at 4.30 GHz.

Q: How many more cores does the AMD part have?

A: The Ryzen AI 9 365 has 10 cores and 20 threads, compared to 5 cores and 5 threads for the Core 3 304, a difference of 5 cores and 15 threads.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The AMD processor supports dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel processor uses single-channel memory with 59.7 GB/s.

Q: Which chip has a smaller manufacturing process?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 uses a 3 nm process, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 uses a 4 nm process.

Q: Does the Intel part have multithreading?

A: No, the Intel Core 3 304 has 5 threads matching its 5 cores. The AMD part has 20 threads from 10 cores.

Q: What is the single-core performance gap in Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 1,992 versus 1,765 for the Intel Core 3 304, a 12.9% advantage.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 | Intel Core 3 304 |

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

| Cores | 10 | 5 |

| Threads | 20 | 5 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.30 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Not specified |

| Codename | Strix Point | Wildcat Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen AI 300 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core 3 (Wildcat Lake) |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 233 mm² | Not specified |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 192 KB |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2.5 MB |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 6 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 880M | Intel Xe3 Graphics (1 Xe) |

| Release Date | 2024-06-30 | 2026-04-15 |

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $309 |

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear conclusion: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 outperforms the Intel Core 3 304 in every benchmark test in the database. The overall average benchmark score for the AMD part is 40,048, nearly three times the Intel part's 13,745. The AMD chip also places at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 68th percentile for the Intel chip. In head-to-head comparisons, the AMD wins all 15 tests, with the smallest margin being 6.3% in single-thread performance and the largest being 313.3% in integer math.

The Intel Core 3 304 does not win a single recorded test. Its nearest rival list includes the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX (a 0.3% lower average score), which suggests the Intel chip performs in a lower tier than the Ryzen AI 9 365, whose nearest rivals include desktop-class parts like the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and the Intel Core i9-13905H. The Intel part's single-channel memory and lack of multithreading contribute to its substantial deficits in multi-core workloads, as seen in the 255.3% Cinebench R23 multicore gap and the 153.5% Passmark multithread gap.

In terms of efficiency, the Intel part has a lower TDP of 15 W versus 28 W for AMD, and it uses a smaller 3 nm process versus 4 nm. However, the AMD chip delivers far higher performance despite the higher power envelope. The data does not indicate any workload in which the Intel part leads, so the verdict from the benchmark results is unambiguous.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 wins across all recorded categories. For multi-threaded productivity, the AMD chip delivers a 255.3% lead in Cinebench R23 multicore and a 234.7% lead in Cinebench R15 multicore. Integer math shows the largest absolute difference at 313.3%, while data compression follows at 208.9%. Memory-intensive operations such as random string sorting (188.8% lead) and data encryption (115.2% lead) also favor AMD. Floating-point math and extended instructions show 111.3% and 159.3% advantages, respectively.

The Intel Core 3 304 has no recorded wins. Its closest relative performance appears in single-threaded tests, where the deficit narrows to 6.3% in Passmark single-thread, 12.9% in Cinebench R23 single-core, and 14.8% in Cinebench R15 single-core. Even in the prime number test, where the absolute scores are low (117 versus 68), AMD still holds a 72.1% advantage.

For use cases requiring high sustained multi-core output, such as rendering or compilation, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 is the only choice based on the data. For tasks that are predominantly single-threaded, the AMD part still leads, but the margin is smaller, meaning the Intel part is comparatively less disadvantaged in that scenario. The Intel chip's lower TDP of 15 W may suit thermally constrained designs, but the benchmark data shows no performance scenario where the Intel part comes out ahead. The AMD processor also offers a larger L3 cache (16 MB versus 6 MB), dual-channel memory, and higher memory bandwidth, which align with its superior scores in data-heavy tests.