AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data splits these two mobile processors into clearly distinct roles. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 wins 7 of the 11 head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 7 350 wins 4. The AMD part dominates workloads that scale with thread count and memory bandwidth. The Intel part takes the smaller, latency-sensitive tests.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 shows its strength in data compression, integer math, extended instructions, multithreaded throughput, random string sorting, data encryption, and floating point math. Its largest margins appear in integer math at 136.5% ahead, data compression at 105.1% ahead, and extended instructions at 102% ahead. These are substantial gaps, not marginal differences. The multithread score of 24244 against 15170 puts the AMD chip 59.8% ahead, which aligns with its 12 threads versus 6 threads on the Intel side.

The Intel Core 7 350 counters in four tests: find prime numbers, physics, single thread, and the duplicate single-thread entry. The prime number test shows the Intel part at 107 versus 75, a 29.9% advantage. Physics shows a smaller edge at 1173 versus 1120, a 4.5% lead. The single-thread score of 4100 versus 3995 gives Intel a 2.6% advantage. These wins are narrower than the AMD victories, but they point to a real difference in per-core efficiency on certain workloads.

The percentile data reinforces the split. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 sits at the 90th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel Core 7 350 sits at the 71st percentile. The average benchmark score tells the same story: 48171 for AMD versus 17779 for Intel. However, the Intel part still holds its own in tasks that do not benefit from additional threads. Users who run single-threaded or lightly threaded applications will see competitive results from the Intel chip, while users who push all cores will see the AMD chip pull far ahead.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses the Zen 5 architecture on the Strix Halo codename, built on a 4 nm TSMC process. The Intel Core 7 350 uses the Wildcat Lake codename in the Core 5 generation, built on a 3 nm Intel process. Both are mobile parts with active production status, but they diverge sharply in implementation.

Core and thread counts differ despite both having 6 cores. The AMD chip has 12 threads through simultaneous multithreading, while the Intel chip has 6 threads with no such capability. This explains much of the multithreaded performance gap. The AMD part runs a base clock of 3.60 GHz and boosts to 4.90 GHz. The Intel part runs a much lower base clock of 1.50 GHz but boosts to 4.80 GHz. The lower base clock on Intel likely reflects its 15 W TDP, while AMD operates at 55 W.

Cache layouts are completely different. The AMD chip uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip uses 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and only 6 MB of shared L3. The larger per-core L1 and L2 on Intel may contribute to its single-thread advantage, while the larger shared L3 on AMD helps with multithreaded data sharing.

Memory support also separates the two. The AMD chip supports LPDDR5X over a dual-channel bus with 128.0 GB/s of bandwidth and ECC memory. The Intel chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth and no ECC. The AMD part has more than twice the memory bandwidth, which directly benefits compression and sorting workloads. PCIe lanes differ as well: AMD offers Gen 4 with 16 lanes, Intel offers Gen 4 with 6 lanes.

Integrated graphics differ significantly. The AMD chip uses a Radeon 8040S, while the Intel chip uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The socket types are incompatible: AMD Socket FP11 versus Intel BGA 1516. Release dates also differ, with AMD launching on 2025-01-05 and Intel on 2026-04-15.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single victory for the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 comes in integer math. The AMD score of 79789 crushes the Intel score of 33734, a 136.5% delta. This is the kind of gap that changes purchasing decisions for compute-heavy mobile workloads. Data compression follows with 293595 versus 143123, a 105.1% advantage. Extended instructions show 24333 versus 12045, a 102% advantage. These three tests alone establish the AMD chip as the clear choice for developers, analysts, or anyone running algorithmic workloads.

Random string sorting gives AMD an 80.7% lead with 31153 versus 17238. Multithread performance shows 24244 versus 15170, a 59.8% lead. Data encryption shows 14502 versus 10933, a 32.6% lead. Floating point math shows 53084 versus 42809, a 24% lead. Every one of these tests favors the AMD chip, and the margins are consistent with its thread and bandwidth advantages.

The Intel Core 7 350 wins are smaller but real. The prime number test shows 107 versus 75, a 29.9% advantage for Intel. This is the largest Intel victory and suggests that certain integer-heavy single-threaded loops run more efficiently on the Intel architecture. Physics shows 1173 versus 1120, a 4.5% lead. Single thread shows 4100 versus 3995, a 2.6% lead. The duplicate single-thread entry confirms the same 2.6% margin.

The pattern is clear: AMD wins the throughput tests by wide margins, Intel wins the latency-sensitive tests by narrow margins. The average benchmark scores reflect this overall balance. AMD sits at 48171, which places it among rivals like the Intel Core Ultra 5 235A at 48201 (0.1% behind AMD) and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX at 48287 (0.2% behind). Intel sits at 17779, near the Intel Core 5 221TE at 17860 (0.5% ahead) and the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT at 17891 (0.6% ahead). These rival clusters show that each chip competes in a different performance tier despite similar core counts.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a straightforward division. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is the stronger processor for multithreaded, memory-intensive, and compute-heavy tasks. Its 90th percentile ranking, 12 threads, dual-channel memory with 128.0 GB/s bandwidth, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache all support this position. The 7 wins out of 11 head-to-head tests, including three with triple-digit percentage margins, make the case clearly.

The Intel Core 7 350 is the better choice for single-threaded and low-power scenarios. Its 71st percentile ranking and 15 W TDP suggest a more efficiency-oriented design. The wins in prime number calculation, physics, and single-thread tests show that it handles lighter workloads competently. The 4100 single-thread score edges out the AMD 3995, and the 1173 physics score beats the AMD 1120.

Users who prioritize raw throughput, data processing, encryption, or floating point work should select the AMD chip. Users who prioritize single-thread responsiveness, lower power consumption, or lighter workloads should select the Intel chip. The data does not support a universal winner. It supports a workload-dependent choice.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 has 12 threads from 6 cores. The Intel Core 7 350 has 6 threads from 6 cores.

Q: What is the largest benchmark margin between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 leads by 136.5% in integer math, scoring 79789 against the Intel Core 7 350's 33734.

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

A: Yes, it wins 4 tests: find prime numbers (107 versus 75), physics (1173 versus 1120), and single thread (4100 versus 3995, recorded twice).

Q: How do memory bandwidth figures compare?

A: The AMD chip has 128.0 GB/s over a dual-channel LPDDR5X bus. The Intel chip has 59.7 GB/s over a single-channel DDR5 or LPDDR5X bus.

Q: What are the TDP values for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 has a 55 W TDP. The Intel Core 7 350 has a 15 W TDP.

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread score?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 scores 4100, which is 2.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380's 3995.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 | Intel Core 7 350 |

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

| Cores | 6 | 6 |

| Threads | 12 | 6 |

| Base clock | 3.60 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.90 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP11 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Not specified |

| Codename | Strix Halo | Wildcat Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen AI Max PRO (Zen 5) | Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) |

| Process node | 4 nm (TSMC) | 3 nm (Intel) |

| L1 cache | 80 KB per core | 192 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 2.5 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 16 MB shared | 6 MB shared |

| Memory support | LPDDR5X | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 128.0 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

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

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 8040S | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Release date | 2025-01-05 | 2026-04-15 |

| Launch MSRP | Not available | $469 |