AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 vs Intel Core 3 304 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 and Intel Core 3 304 are both active mobile processors, but the recorded benchmark data places them in different performance classes. In 17 head-to-head tests, the AMD part wins 17 and the Intel part wins 0. The AMD part has an average benchmark score of 43326 and sits at the 88th percentile of all CPUs; the Intel part averages 13745 at the 68th percentile. The gap is largest in multi-threaded rendering and smallest in single-thread PassMark.

Where Each One Wins

Every recorded win belongs to the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385. The use-case split is therefore defined by the size of the Intel part's deficits rather than by any category where it takes the lead. The database places the AMD part near four rivals by average score: AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 (43431, -0.2), Intel Core Ultra 9 386H (43210, 0.3), AMD Ryzen 7 170 (43689, -0.8), and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 (43704, -0.9). The Intel Core 3 304 sits near AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX (13786, -0.3), Intel Core i7-8750H (13868, -0.9), Intel Core 5 120UL (13594, 1.1), and AMD EPYC 7443 (13936, -1.4). The AMD part's average score of 43326 places it within 0.9% of these rivals; the Intel part's 13745 sits within 1.4% of its nearest rivals.

In multi-threaded rendering, the AMD part leads Cinebench R23 multi-core by 440.1%, Cinebench R20 multi-core by 187%, and Cinebench R15 multi-core by 237.5%. In single-thread tests, the lead is smaller but still large: Cinebench R23 single-core 127.3%, Cinebench R20 single-core 187.1%, Cinebench R15 single-core 53%, and PassMark single-thread 10.5%. For data and math workloads, PassMark integer math shows a 326.4% lead, data compression 230.6%, extended instructions 224.6%, random string sorting 198.6%, multithread 175.9%, floating point math 134.1%, find prime numbers 130.9%, data encryption 123.2%, and physics 97.1%. The Intel part's closest result is PassMark single-thread, where it trails by 10.5%; no other Intel deficit is below 53%.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 averages 43326 across the recorded benchmarks, while the Intel Core 3 304 averages 13745. The AMD part also holds an 88th percentile rank versus 68th for the Intel part.

Q: How many head-to-head benchmark wins does each processor have?

A: The database records 17 head-to-head tests. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 wins all 17; the Intel Core 3 304 wins 0.

Q: What is the Intel Core 3 304's closest result?

A: Its closest margin is PassMark single-thread: 3614 versus 3995 for the AMD part, a 10.5% gap. Every other Intel deficit is at least 53%.

Q: How do the memory subsystems compare?

A: The AMD part uses LPDDR5X over a quad-channel bus with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth and supports ECC. The Intel part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth and does not support ECC.

Q: What are the process nodes and foundries?

A: The AMD part is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC; the Intel part is built on a 3 nm process at Intel.

Q: What are the release dates?

A: The AMD part is dated 2025-01-05; the Intel part is dated 2026-04-15.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Since every recorded head-to-head test has the AMD part as the winner, the analysis below covers the AMD part's largest margins and the Intel part's narrowest margin. The largest margin is Cinebench R23 multi-core: 28424 versus 5263, a 440.1% advantage. PassMark integer math follows at 105056 versus 24640, 326.4%. Cinebench R15 multi-core is 2865 versus 849, 237.5%. Data compression is 379448 versus 114775, 230.6%. Extended instructions are 31442 versus 9686, 224.6%. Random string sorting is 40784 versus 13659, 198.6%. Cinebench R20 single-core is 1685 versus 587, 187.1%, and Cinebench R20 multi-core is 11938 versus 4160, 187%. PassMark multithread is 32075 versus 11625, 175.9%. Floating point math is 69580 versus 29722, 134.1%. Find prime numbers is 157 versus 68, 130.9%. Cinebench R23 single-core is 4012 versus 1765, 127.3%. Data encryption is 18978 versus 8501, 123.2%. Physics is 1711 versus 868, 97.1%. Cinebench R15 single-core is 404 versus 264, 53%. The smallest margin is PassMark single-thread: 3995 versus 3614, 10.5%. The PassMark single-thread result is recorded twice in the head-to-head set, with identical values on both entries.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications differ in the following fields.

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 | Intel Core 3 304 |

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

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Not recorded |

| Cores | 8 | 5 |

| Threads | 16 | 5 |

| Base clock | 3.60 | 1.50 |

| Boost clock | 5.00 | 4.30 |

| TDP | 55 | 15 |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP11 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Codename | Strix Halo | Wildcat Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen AI Max PRO (Zen 5) | Core 3 (Wildcat Lake) |

| Process node | 4 nm, TSMC | 3 nm, Intel |

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

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

| L3 cache | 32 MB (shared) | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | LPDDR5X | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory bus | Quad-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 256.0 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 8050S | Intel Xe3 Graphics (1 Xe) |

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

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $309 |

| Part number | 100-000001422 | SAE3K |

Architecture Differences

The architecture records reinforce the benchmark split. The AMD part is built around Zen 5, uses the Strix Halo codename, and belongs to the Ryzen AI Max PRO (Zen 5) generation. The Intel part belongs to the Core 3 (Wildcat Lake) generation, and no separate architecture label is recorded for it. AMD uses 8 cores and 16 threads, which means each core has two threads in the recorded configuration. Intel uses 5 cores and 5 threads, so there is no thread doubling. The cache designs also differ: AMD allocates 80 KB of L1 and 1 MB of L2 per core, plus 32 MB of shared L3; Intel records 192 KB of L1, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The integrated graphics are Radeon 8050S for AMD and Intel Xe3 Graphics (1 Xe) for Intel. The memory and I/O architecture reinforces the separation: AMD has a quad-channel LPDDR5X path at 256.0 GB/s with ECC, while Intel has a single-channel DDR5/LPDDR5X path at 59.7 GB/s without ECC. AMD exposes Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes; Intel exposes Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes. The TDP difference, 55 versus 15, and the process node difference, 4 nm TSMC versus 3 nm Intel, point to different design objectives.

The Verdict

The recorded data is one-sided. AMD wins all 17 head-to-head tests, with an average score of 43326 versus 13745 and a percentile rank of 88 versus 68. The largest single margin is 440.1% in Cinebench R23 multi-core; the smallest is 10.5% in PassMark single-thread. For workloads that rely on multi-core rendering, compression, encryption, integer math, floating point math, or physics, the AMD part is faster by a wide margin. The Intel part does not win any recorded benchmark, but it has a lower TDP of 15 versus 55 and a later release date of 2026-04-15 versus 2025-01-05. A selection based purely on measured performance would choose the AMD part. The Intel part's distinguishing characteristics are its lower TDP class, its single-channel memory support, and its Intel 3 nm process; none of the recorded benchmarks favor it.