AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 vs Intel Core 3 305 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a decisive overall picture: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 wins 13 of the 15 shared tests, while the Intel Core 3 305 takes only 2. The margins, however, vary dramatically by workload type.

The largest single gap appears in PassMark integer math, where AMD scores 101831 against Intel's 32295, a 215.3% advantage. This suggests a fundamental throughput difference in basic ALU operations, likely tied to core count and thread capabilities. Data compression shows a similar story with AMD at 354510 versus 146857, a 141.4% delta. Random string sorting follows at 123.8% (39447 vs 17623). These three results cluster around memory-heavy, multi-threaded integer workloads where the AMD processor's extra cores provide compounding returns.

Cinebench R15 multicore delivers the second-largest delta at 115% (2842 vs 1322), reinforcing the multi-threaded trend. PassMark multithread shows a 90.9% gap (29467 vs 15439), while extended instructions come in at 85.4% (25113 vs 13543). Data encryption shows a 66% gap (18297 vs 11019), and floating point math shows 48.5% (62802 vs 42284). These results indicate that AMD's advantage persists across both integer and floating-point domains, not just in one specialized area.

Cinebench R23 multicore shows a smaller but still substantial 42.5% delta (18698 vs 13123). Physics simulation shows 38.2% (1704 vs 1233). Even the closest multicore result, PassMark find prime numbers, still favors AMD at 1.7% (117 vs 115), a near-tie that suggests the Intel part can hold its own in a specific prime-number search workload.

Single-core results tell a different story. Cinebench R15 singlecore shows AMD ahead by 62.9% (303 vs 186), a striking margin for a single-thread test. Cinebench R23 singlecore narrows that to 7.6% (1992 vs 1852), showing Intel's newer architecture closes much of the gap in modern rendering workloads. The two Intel wins come in PassMark single-thread tests, where Intel scores 3977 against AMD's 3841, a 3.4% advantage on both the single_thread and singlethread variants. These two wins indicate that in certain short-duration, low-complexity single-thread tasks, the Intel Core 3 305 can edge ahead despite its lower boost clock.

Average benchmark scores place AMD at 40048 versus Intel's 18302. AMD's percentile ranking against all CPUs sits at 87, while Intel's is 72. The nearest rivals for AMD include the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 at 40081 (0.1% higher), Intel Core 5 221E at 40144, AMD Ryzen 9 270 at 40246, and Intel Core i9-13905H at 40313. For Intel, the closest competitors are the Intel Core i3-14100 at 18318 (0.1% higher), Intel Core 5 330 at 18345, Intel Core 7 360 at 18374, and AMD Ryzen 5 2600E at 18230. These proximity values suggest both processors sit at the center of their respective performance clusters, with AMD roughly 2.2x the average score of Intel in this comparison.

The Verdict

The data clearly separates these two processors into different performance tiers. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 delivers more than double the average benchmark score (40048 vs 18302) and wins 13 out of 15 head-to-head tests. For users whose workloads involve multi-threaded rendering, data compression, encryption, or integer-heavy computation, the AMD part is the only choice based on these measurements. The Cinebench R15 multicore result, at 115% ahead, and the integer math result, at 215.3% ahead, show that heavy parallel workloads will complete in roughly half the time or better on the AMD processor.

The Intel Core 3 305 wins only in PassMark single-thread tests, with a 3.4% margin. This is a narrow advantage in a workload category that does not appear in the rendering benchmarks, where AMD still leads in Cinebench R15 singlecore by 62.9% and in R23 singlecore by 7.6%. The Intel part also shows a respectable 1852 score in Cinebench R23 singlecore, only 7.6% behind AMD, indicating that its single-thread efficiency is competitive even if its overall throughput is not.

The percentile data reinforces this: AMD ranks at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while Intel sits at the 72nd. For a system builder prioritizing multi-core performance, rendering capability, or data-heavy tasks, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 is the superior choice by every measured metric except the two narrow single-thread PassMark tests. The Intel Core 3 305, with its 15W TDP and lower core count, serves a different segment: one where the two PassMark single-thread wins and a lower power envelope may matter more than absolute throughput. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and both use PCIe Gen 4, so platform-level memory integrity and bandwidth expansion options are equivalent in that regard.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 uses a Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, with the codename Strix Point and a generation label of Ryzen AI 300 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c). It houses 10 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The TDP is 28W. Cache is organized as 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3. The die size is 233 mm². Memory support covers DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The integrated graphics are Radeon 880M. The socket is AMD Socket FP8, and the part number is 100-000001530.

The Intel Core 3 305 uses a Wildcat Lake codename with a Core 3 (Wildcat Lake) generation label, built on a 3 nm Intel process. It has 6 cores and 6 threads, with a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The TDP is 15W. Cache is 192 KB L1, 2.5 MB L2, and 6 MB shared L3. Memory support is DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. Integrated graphics are Intel Xe3 Graphics (1 Xe). The socket is Intel BGA 1516, and the part number is SAE3L.

The core and thread disparity is the most significant architectural differentiator. AMD offers 10 cores and 20 threads, while Intel offers 6 cores and 6 threads. This means AMD has no hyper-threading equivalent in this Intel part; each Intel core handles one thread. The cache structures also differ fundamentally: AMD uses per-core L1 and L2 allocations with a shared 16 MB L3, while Intel uses a smaller 6 MB shared L3 and different L1/L2 figures. The memory bus width differs as well, with AMD running dual-channel and Intel running single-channel, which explains the 89.6 GB/s versus 59.7 GB/s bandwidth gap. Both support the same memory types, but the channel count limits Intel's effective bandwidth. The process nodes differ (4 nm TSMC for AMD, 3 nm Intel for Intel), yet the AMD part still delivers higher clocks and more cores. Both are mobile-segment parts with active production status, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has 10 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Core 3 305 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

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

A: AMD scores 1992 and Intel scores 1852, giving AMD a 7.6% advantage in that test.

Q: Which processor wins in PassMark single-thread tests?

A: The Intel Core 3 305 wins both PassMark single-thread tests, scoring 3977 versus AMD's 3841, a 3.4% margin.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: AMD provides 89.6 GB/s over dual-channel memory, while Intel provides 59.7 GB/s over single-channel memory.

Q: How do the TDPs compare?

A: The AMD part has a 28W TDP, while the Intel part has a 15W TDP.

Q: What are the integrated graphics solutions?

A: AMD uses Radeon 880M, while Intel uses Intel Xe3 Graphics (1 Xe).

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 dominates in multi-threaded and data-intensive workloads. The largest wins appear in integer math (215.3% ahead), data compression (141.4% ahead), random string sorting (123.8% ahead), and Cinebench R15 multicore (115% ahead). These results point to heavy compilation, data processing, archiving, or scientific computing tasks where the 10-core, 20-thread configuration and dual-channel memory provide substantial throughput. The 90.9% lead in PassMark multithread and the 85.4% lead in extended instructions further confirm that parallel instruction streams run significantly faster on AMD. For content creation, video encoding, or 3D rendering workloads, the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18698 versus 13123 (42.5% ahead) indicates that AMD completes these tasks in noticeably less time. The 66% lead in data encryption also makes AMD the choice for security-related or cryptographic workloads.

The Intel Core 3 305 wins in exactly two measured scenarios: PassMark single-thread and PassMark singlethread, both with a 3.4% margin over AMD. These tests likely reflect short-duration single-thread bursts where Intel's architecture extracts slightly more performance per clock despite the lower boost clock of 4.30 GHz versus AMD's 5.00 GHz. The Cinebench R23 singlecore result, however, still favors AMD by 7.6%, so the Intel win is specific to the PassMark methodology rather than a general single-thread advantage. The Intel part also carries a 15W TDP versus AMD's 28W, which may be relevant for systems prioritizing power efficiency over performance, though the benchmark data does not include power consumption measurements. For workloads that rely primarily on single-thread PassMark scores and require minimal power draw, the Intel Core 3 305 has a narrow but measurable edge.