AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 vs Intel Core 3 N350 Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the core and thread counts differ between these two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 uses 10 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core 3 N350 uses 8 cores and 8 threads. The AMD part has more than double the thread count, which directly contributes to its large multi-threaded performance advantage.

Q: What is the single-thread performance gap?

A: In the PassMark single-thread test, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 scores 4168 versus 1974 for the Intel Core 3 N350. That is a 111.1% advantage for the AMD processor, meaning it is roughly 2.1 times faster in lightly threaded work.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 boosts to 5.00 GHz, whereas the Intel Core 3 N350 boosts to 3.90 GHz. The AMD part also has a base clock of 2.00 GHz compared to 0.10 GHz for the Intel chip.

Q: How do the thermal envelopes compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel Core 3 N350 has a TDP of 7 watts. The Intel part consumes far less power, which suits fanless or ultra-low-power designs, but it pays a large performance penalty.

Q: What memory configurations does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core 3 N350 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 over a single-channel bus with 38.4 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Which processor lands higher in the overall benchmark percentile ranking?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 sits in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 3 N350 sits in the 66th percentile. The database ranks the AMD part far higher in absolute performance.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Point codename, built on a 4 nm TSMC process. The Intel Core 3 N350 uses the Twin Lake architecture, which the database lists as part of the Alder Lake-N generation, built on Intel's 10 nm process. The process node difference is significant: 4 nm versus 10 nm gives the AMD chip a density and efficiency advantage.

The AMD processor integrates 10 cores with 20 threads, using a hybrid arrangement of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores as indicated by its generation label. The Intel part is a more conventional 8-core, 8-thread design with no simultaneous multi-threading. Cache layouts also differ sharply. AMD allocates 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel allocates 96 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of shared L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The AMD L3 pool is nearly three times larger, which helps with repeated data access across cores.

The memory controllers differ in width and capability. AMD uses dual-channel DDR5 or LPDDR5X with a rated bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Intel uses single-channel DDR4, DDR5, or LPDDR5 with a rated bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. That is a 51.7 GB/s gap in memory bandwidth, a large difference for memory-intensive workloads. The AMD part also offers PCIe Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Intel part offers PCIe Gen 3 with 9 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. AMD pairs the CPU with the Radeon 890M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The database does not record gaming or graphics benchmark scores for either, so the comparison here is limited to the CPU-focused measurements. The AMD chip uses the AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel chip uses Intel BGA 1264. Both are mobile parts, and both are active production SKUs. The AMD processor launched in early 2026, while the Intel processor launched in early 2025.

The Verdict

The benchmark data draws a clear line between these two mobile processors. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 wins all 11 recorded head-to-head benchmark comparisons, with no wins for the Intel Core 3 N350. The AMD part delivers an average benchmark score of 62498 against 9903 for the Intel part, a ratio of roughly 6.3 to 1. The Intel chip belongs to the 66th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD chip sits in the 93rd percentile.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 is the choice for workloads that need heavy compute: multithreaded compilation, data compression, encryption, and math-heavy tasks. Its 10 cores, 20 threads, and 5.00 GHz boost clock put it in the company of high-end mobile parts. The nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX at 62738 average score and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 at 62839, both within 0.5% of the AMD part. That places the Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 in serious performance territory.

The Intel Core 3 N350 is the choice for power-constrained designs. Its 7 watt TDP is one quarter of the AMD part's 28 watt TDP, and its 0.10 GHz base clock suggests a design tuned for minimal idle power. The nearest rivals for the Intel chip are much older or lower-tier parts: the Intel Core i7-3770 at 9706, the Intel Core i5-1035G1 at 9684, the AMD EPYC 7F52 at 10159, and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 at 10230. The Intel Core 3 N350 sits among those in average score, so it should be viewed as a capable low-power processor, not a performance part.

For any workload where throughput matters, the data points to the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465. For fanless laptops, compact industrial systems, or battery-first designs where 7 watts is a hard limit, the Intel Core 3 N350 fits. There is no middle ground in the benchmark results: the AMD part is faster in every recorded test.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 has 10 cores and 20 threads; the Intel Core 3 N350 has 8 cores and 8 threads. AMD's base clock is 2.00 GHz versus 0.10 GHz for Intel. AMD's boost clock is 5.00 GHz versus 3.90 GHz for Intel. TDP is 28 watts for AMD and 7 watts for Intel.

Socket types differ: AMD Socket FP8 for the Ryzen, Intel BGA 1264 for the Core 3. The architecture names are Zen 5 for AMD and Twin Lake for Intel. The process node is 4 nm at TSMC for AMD and 10 nm at Intel for the Core 3. The die size is recorded as 233 mm² for AMD, while Intel's die size is not recorded.

Cache geometry is different. AMD uses 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB L3. Intel uses 96 KB L1 per core, 2 MB shared L2, and 6 MB shared L3. Memory support: AMD accepts DDR5 and LPDDR5X over dual-channel, while Intel accepts DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 over single-channel. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD and 38.4 GB/s for Intel.

PCIe support differs: AMD has Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, Intel has Gen 3 with 9 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics are Radeon 890M for AMD and UHD Graphics 770 for Intel. Both parts have locked multipliers, no ECC memory support, and no recorded launch MSRP. The release dates differ, with Intel launching in January 2025 and AMD in January 2026.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 dominates every recorded comparison. The largest margin comes in PassMark extended instructions, where AMD scores 26441 against 3981 for Intel, a delta of 564.2%. This test measures SIMD and specialized instruction throughput, and the gap reflects both the newer Zen 5 architecture and the higher boost clock.

The find prime numbers test shows a 530% advantage for AMD, with scores of 126 versus 20. This is a heavily integer-bound workload, and AMD's 10 cores with 20 threads overwhelm the Intel part's 8 threads. Integer math tells a similar story: AMD scores 107173 versus 27669, a 287.3% delta.

Data compression favors AMD by 378.8%, with scores of 385174 versus 80444. The larger L3 cache and dual-channel memory bandwidth likely contribute here, because compression workloads repeatedly move data through cache and memory. Data encryption shows a 239.2% delta, with AMD at 19308 and Intel at 5693.

Multithreaded performance is a major differentiator. The PassMark multithread score is 31485 for AMD versus 7382 for Intel, a 326.5% delta. The physics test shows 1747 versus 446, a 291.7% delta. Random string sorting shows 40860 versus 10102, a 304.5% delta. Floating point math shows 66824 versus 17781, a 275.8% delta.

The single-thread test is the closest comparison, but AMD still wins by 111.1%, scoring 4168 against 1974. That means even in workloads that cannot use multiple cores, the AMD processor is more than twice as fast. The consistency of these results is notable: the smallest winning margin across all 11 tests is 111.1%, and the largest is 564.2%. The Intel Core 3 N350 does not come within 100% of the AMD part in any recorded benchmark.

The average benchmark scores reflect the same pattern. AMD's average of 62498 places it near the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, which scores 62738, a delta of only -0.4%. The Intel Core 3 N350's average of 9903 places it near the Intel Core i7-3770, which scores 9706, a delta of 2%. Those reference points show that the AMD part competes with modern high-end mobile silicon, while the Intel part competes with decade-old desktop CPUs.