AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 and Intel Core 7 350 are both mobile processors aimed at thin-and-light laptops, but they represent fundamentally different design philosophies. The data in the database shows a clear split: the AMD chip dominates multi-threaded workloads while the Intel chip takes the single-thread crown. With 12 wins for the AMD part against 3 for the Intel part in head-to-head tests, the overall performance picture is heavily skewed toward the Ryzen AI 9 365, though the Core 7 350 holds specific advantages that matter for certain tasks.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The AMD part offers both a higher core count and simultaneous multithreading, which the Intel chip lacks.

Q: What is the performance percentile ranking for each CPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 sits in the 87th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Intel Core 7 350 is in the 71st percentile. This reflects the AMD chip's higher average benchmark score of 40048 versus 17779 for the Intel part.

Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 18698 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is 132.9% ahead of the Intel Core 7 350's 8030. This is one of the largest deltas in the head-to-head results.

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 350 win any benchmark tests?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 7 350 wins in Cinebench R23 single-core (2046 vs 1992, a 2.6% advantage) and in PassMark single-thread tests (4100 vs 3841, a 6.3% advantage). These are the only two benchmark categories where Intel takes the lead.

Q: What are the memory bus configurations for these processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 uses a dual-channel memory bus with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel Core 7 350 uses a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s. The AMD chip also supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, as does the Intel part.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core 7 350?

A: The launch MSRP of the Intel Core 7 350 is $469. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Point codename, built on a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core 7 350 uses the Wildcat Lake codename with a 3 nm process fabricated by Intel itself. These process differences are not directly comparable in performance terms, but they represent different manufacturing approaches.

The core topology diverges sharply. AMD implements 10 cores with 20 threads, using a hybrid arrangement of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores per its Ryzen AI 300 generation. Intel implements 6 cores with 6 threads, and the absence of Hyper-Threading is apparent in its thread count being equal to its core count. The L1 cache configuration differs: AMD provides 80 KB per core, while Intel provides 192 KB per core. L2 cache also differs: AMD gives 1 MB per core, Intel gives 2.5 MB per core. L3 cache is where AMD has the advantage: 16 MB total versus 6 MB shared on the Intel chip.

Memory support is similar in type (DDR5 and LPDDR5X for both), but the bus widths differ. AMD uses dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while Intel uses single-channel with 59.7 GB/s. PCIe connectivity also differs: AMD offers Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel offers Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ as well: AMD uses the Radeon 880M, while Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. Both processors have locked multipliers, and both are active in production status.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most decisive wins for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 come in multi-threaded and math-heavy workloads. In PassMark integer math, the AMD part scores 101831 versus 33734 for the Intel chip, a 201.9% delta. That is the largest single advantage in the dataset. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a 133% delta (2842 vs 1220), and Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 132.9% delta (18698 vs 8030). PassMark data compression follows closely at 147.7% (354510 vs 143123). These results confirm that the AMD chip's extra cores and threads translate directly into throughput gains.

The AMD chip also leads in PassMark random string sorting by 128.8% (39447 vs 17238) and in PassMark extended instructions by 108.5% (25113 vs 12045). PassMark multithread shows a 94.2% gap (29467 vs 15170), while data encryption is 67.4% ahead (18297 vs 10933). Floating point math and physics tests show more moderate leads for AMD: 46.7% (62802 vs 42809) and 45.3% (1704 vs 1173) respectively. Even in prime number finding, where the absolute scores are low, AMD leads by 9.3% (117 vs 107).

The Intel Core 7 350 takes its wins in single-threaded tests. PassMark single-thread shows 4100 versus 3841, a 6.3% advantage for Intel. PassMark singlethread, which appears to be the same test, repeats that 6.3% delta. Cinebench R23 single-core gives Intel a 2.6% edge (2046 vs 1992). The Cinebench R15 single-core test is close, with AMD winning 303 vs 292, a 3.8% delta. These results suggest that Intel's core design has a higher per-core efficiency, but that advantage does not scale to multi-core workloads.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in every major specification field. Core count: 10 for AMD, 6 for Intel. Thread count: 20 for AMD, 6 for Intel. Base clock: 2.00 GHz for AMD, 1.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clock: 5.00 GHz for AMD, 4.80 GHz for Intel. TDP: 28 W for AMD, 15 W for Intel. Socket: AMD Socket FP8 for AMD, Intel BGA 1516 for Intel. Process node: 4 nm for AMD (TSMC), 3 nm for Intel (Intel foundry). L3 cache: 16 MB for AMD, 6 MB shared for Intel. Memory bus: dual-channel for AMD, single-channel for Intel. Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s for AMD, 59.7 GB/s for Intel. PCIe lanes: 16 for AMD, 6 for Intel. Integrated graphics: Radeon 880M for AMD, Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) for Intel. Release date: 2024-06-30 for AMD, 2026-04-15 for Intel. Part number: 100-000001530 for AMD, SAE3F for Intel. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $469; the AMD part has none recorded.

The Verdict

The database shows a clear performance hierarchy. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 is the stronger processor for multi-threaded workloads, with an average benchmark score of 40048 against 17779 for the Intel Core 7 350. The AMD part's nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 (with a negligible 0.1% delta), the Intel Core 5 221E (0.2% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 9 270 (0.5% delta), all of which are close in average score. The Intel Core 7 350's nearest rivals are the Intel Core 5 221TE (0.5% delta), the AMD EPYC 9374F (0.5% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT (0.6% delta), and the Intel Core 5 120U (0.7% delta), all of which are also close. This places the AMD part in a higher performance tier, above desktop-class CPUs like the Ryzen 7 7700, while the Intel part competes with older mid-range parts like the Ryzen 5 3600XT.

For users who prioritize raw multi-core performance, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 is the choice. Its 132.9% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 201.9% lead in integer math are decisive. For users who prioritize single-thread responsiveness, the Intel Core 7 350 offers a 6.3% PassMark single-thread advantage, but that comes at the cost of a much lower multi-thread ceiling. The Intel part also runs at a lower 15 W TDP, which may be relevant for extremely power-constrained designs, but the benchmark data does not include power efficiency measurements, so that trade-off cannot be quantified here. The AMD chip wins 12 of 15 head-to-head tests, and its overall percentile ranking (87 vs 71) confirms the performance gap.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 wins in all multi-threaded and compute-heavy scenarios. Cinebench R15 and R23 multi-core, PassMark integer math, floating point math, data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, multithread, physics, random string sorting, prime number finding, and Cinebench R15 single-core all go to AMD. These workloads benefit from the 10-core, 20-thread configuration and the 16 MB L3 cache. The dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth also supports memory-intensive tasks like data compression and encryption, where AMD leads by 147.7% and 67.4% respectively.

The Intel Core 7 350 wins in single-threaded workloads. PassMark single-thread and singlethread tests (both at 4100) and Cinebench R23 single-core (2046) are the Intel part's territory. These wins suggest that for lightly threaded applications, such as basic office productivity or single-threaded legacy software, the Intel chip may feel snappier. The 6.3% PassMark single-thread lead is not trivial, but it applies to a narrow set of tasks. The Intel part also has a lower TDP (15 W vs 28 W), and while the database does not include power consumption measurements, the specification difference suggests a design aimed at lower sustained power envelopes. The AMD part remains the better overall performer in the database's recorded measurements, with the Intel part holding a niche for single-thread speed.