AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data separates these two mobile processors into distinct performance classes. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 wins 14 of 17 head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core 7 350 takes only 3. The AMD part sits at the 88th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 44309. The Intel part sits at the 71st percentile, with an average score of 17779. That is a 26530-point gap in average score, or roughly 2.5 times the Intel processor's total average.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 is the clear choice for multi-threaded workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15674 is 95.2% higher than the Intel Core 7 350's 8030. The gap widens further in PassMark integer math, where AMD leads 107046 to 33734, a 217.3% advantage. The AMD part also delivers massive leads in data compression (406505 vs 143123, up 184%) and extended instructions (33873 vs 12045, up 181.2%).

The Intel Core 7 350 has a narrow edge in two single-thread tests. It scores 4100 in PassMark single-thread versus AMD's 4060, a 1% lead. It also wins Cinebench R15 single-core, scoring 292 versus AMD's 222, a 24% advantage. The Intel chip's 4.80 GHz boost clock and 3 nm process node contribute to this result, but the single-thread wins do not offset the AMD part's overwhelming multicore dominance.

For users running heavy productivity, content creation, or compute-intensive tasks, the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 is the stronger option. For lightweight workloads that rely primarily on single-thread responsiveness, the Intel Core 7 350 offers a modest edge, but its overall average score of 17779 places it far below AMD's 44309. The data indicates the AMD part is the higher-performing processor in nearly every measurable category.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 uses the Zen 5 architecture on the Strix Halo codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The thermal design power is 55 watts. The processor uses an AMD Socket FP11 and features a dual-die design with a die size of 2x 70.6 mm².

The Intel Core 7 350 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, built on a 3 nm process at Intel. It has 6 cores and 6 threads, with a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The thermal design power is 15 watts. The processor uses an Intel BGA 1516 socket.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and only 6 MB of shared L3 cache. This 26 MB L3 deficit is a major factor in the AMD part's multicore advantage, particularly in workloads that benefit from large shared caches.

Memory architecture is another key differentiator. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 supports LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus with 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. It also supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 350 supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but only over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth. It does not support ECC memory. The AMD part's 196.3 GB/s additional memory bandwidth is a substantial advantage for memory-bound tasks.

PCIe lane counts also differ. The AMD part provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ as well: AMD uses the Radeon 8050S, while Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 has an average benchmark score of 44309, while the Intel Core 7 350 has an average score of 17779. The AMD part is 26530 points higher and sits at the 88th percentile of all CPUs, versus the Intel part's 71st percentile.

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

A: Yes, the Intel Core 7 350 wins 3 of 17 head-to-head tests. It wins Cinebench R15 single-core (292 vs 222, a 24% lead) and both PassMark single-thread tests (4100 vs 4060, a 1% lead).

Q: How large is the AMD lead in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 scores 15674, while the Intel Core 7 350 scores 8030. That is a 95.2% difference in favor of AMD, nearly double the Intel result.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 provides 256.0 GB/s over a quad-channel LPDDR5X bus. The Intel Core 7 350 provides 59.7 GB/s over a single-channel bus supporting DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The AMD part offers 196.3 GB/s more bandwidth.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The AMD part offers 2 more cores and 10 more threads.

Q: What is the thermal design power for each?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 has a TDP of 55 watts. The Intel Core 7 350 has a TDP of 15 watts. The Intel part consumes 40 watts less, but the AMD part delivers substantially higher multicore performance.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 7 350 uses 6 cores and 6 threads. The AMD base clock is 3.60 GHz versus 1.50 GHz for Intel, a 2.10 GHz difference. The AMD boost clock is 5.00 GHz versus 4.80 GHz for Intel, a 0.20 GHz difference. The AMD TDP is 55 watts versus 15 watts for Intel.

The process nodes differ: AMD uses 4 nm at TSMC, while Intel uses 3 nm at its own foundry. The AMD part has a die size of 2x 70.6 mm², while the Intel part has no recorded die size. Cache sizes differ as noted: AMD has 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 32 MB L3 shared. Intel has 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 6 MB L3 shared.

Memory support differs: AMD supports only LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The memory bus differs from quad-channel (AMD) to single-channel (Intel). Memory bandwidth differs from 256.0 GB/s (AMD) to 59.7 GB/s (Intel). ECC support exists only on the AMD part. PCIe lane counts differ from 16 lanes (AMD) to 6 lanes (Intel), both Gen 4. The integrated graphics differ: Radeon 8050S on AMD versus Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe on Intel.

The sockets differ: AMD Socket FP11 versus Intel BGA 1516. The release dates differ: 2025-01-05 for AMD versus 2026-04-15 for Intel. The part numbers differ: 100-000001424 for AMD versus SAE3F for Intel. The launch MSRP for the Intel Core 7 350 is $469. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. Both processors are locked (multiplier unlocked: false) and both are active production mobile parts.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 dominates the multicore and throughput tests. In Cinebench R23 multicore, AMD scores 15674 against Intel's 8030, a 95.2% lead. This is the largest Cinebench delta between the two. In Cinebench R20 multicore, AMD leads 6583 to 5373, a 22.5% advantage. In Cinebench R15 multicore, AMD leads 1579 to 1220, a 29.4% margin.

The PassMark suite shows even larger gaps. In integer math, AMD scores 107046 versus Intel's 33734, a 217.3% advantage, the largest delta in the entire head-to-head set. Data compression shows AMD at 406505 versus Intel's 143123, an 184% lead. Extended instructions follow closely: AMD at 33873 versus Intel's 12045, up 181.2%. Random string sorting favors AMD 43725 to 17238, a 153.7% lead. Multithread scores put AMD at 33705 versus Intel's 15170, a 122.2% advantage.

Floating-point math shows AMD ahead 71105 to 42809, a 66.1% margin. Data encryption favors AMD 19926 to 10933, up 82.3%. Prime number finding favors AMD 165 to 107, a 54.2% lead. Physics tests put AMD ahead 1889 to 1173, a 61% margin.

The Intel Core 7 350 wins only in single-thread tests. In Cinebench R15 single-core, Intel scores 292 versus AMD's 222, a 24% lead. In PassMark single-thread, Intel scores 4100 versus AMD's 4060, a 1% lead. The same PassMark singlethread test shows identical results: 4100 versus 4060, again a 1% Intel advantage.

The closest multicore result is Cinebench R20 multicore, where AMD leads by 22.5%. The closest single-core result in the PassMark suite is the 1% Intel edge. The Cinebench R23 single-core test favors AMD 2212 to 2046, an 8.1% lead, showing AMD also wins one of the single-thread comparisons. Overall, the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 wins 14 of 17 tests, with the Intel Core 7 350 taking 3. The average benchmark score gap of 26530 points confirms the AMD part as the higher-performance processor in this comparison.