AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 vs Intel Core 3 304 Comparison

The Verdict

The database comparison between the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 and the Intel Core 3 304 presents two very different mobile processors. The Intel Core 3 304 is the only one of the two with recorded benchmark scores, so direct measured comparisons rely on interpreting its performance class against the AMD part's specifications and 50th percentile standing. The Intel part sits at the 68th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 13745, placing it near the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX, which scores 13786 and is only 0.3% faster. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485, by contrast, holds the 50th percentile with no recorded scores, indicating that its measured performance profile is not yet populated in the database.

Users who need immediate, verified multi-threaded performance should look at the Intel Core 3 304, since its Cinebench and PassMark results are on record. The Intel chip delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 5263 and a PassMark multithread score of 11625. The AMD part, with 8 cores and 16 threads against Intel's 5 cores and 5 threads, should theoretically handle heavily threaded workloads better, but no benchmark data confirms this. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 is the choice for those prioritizing memory bandwidth and integrated graphics specifications, as it carries quad-channel LPDDR5X support with 273.1 GB/s bandwidth and a Radeon 8050S iGPU, while the Intel part uses single-channel memory at 59.7 GB/s and Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core. The Intel Core 3 304 has a launch MSRP of $309, a detail that can inform purchasing decisions, but the AMD part has no recorded launch price.

For workloads that depend on single-threaded speed, the Intel Core 3 304 posts a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1765 and a PassMark single-thread score of 3614. The AMD chip boosts to 5.00 GHz compared to Intel's 4.30 GHz, which suggests competitive single-thread behavior, but again, without AMD scores, the Intel data stands as the only measured reference. The Intel part also leads in data compression with a PassMark score of 114775, a strong result for archiving and compression tasks.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different fabs and process nodes. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC and is built on the Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Halo codename. The Intel Core 3 304 uses a 3 nm process from Intel's own foundry, based on the Wildcat Lake codename within the Core 3 generation. Both are mobile parts in active production, but their sockets differ: the AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel chip uses Intel BGA 1516.

Core and thread counts diverge sharply. The AMD processor has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel processor has 5 cores and 5 threads. This means the AMD part supports simultaneous multithreading, doubling its thread count, whereas the Intel part does not. Cache hierarchies also differ. The AMD chip allocates 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip has a total of 192 KB of L1, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The AMD part's larger L3 cache, 32 MB versus 6 MB, gives it a substantial advantage in workloads that repeatedly access a working set larger than 6 MB.

Memory architecture presents one of the clearest gaps. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 supports LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus, achieving 273.1 GB/s of memory bandwidth and supporting ECC memory. The Intel Core 3 304 supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but over a single-channel bus, delivering 59.7 GB/s and no ECC support. The bandwidth difference is roughly 4.6 times in favor of AMD, which directly impacts memory-sensitive tasks such as integrated graphics rendering and large data manipulation.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The AMD part provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes from the CPU. The AMD chip has more room for discrete devices or storage expansion. The integrated graphics solutions are not comparable in class: AMD uses the Radeon 8050S, while Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with a single Xe core. The AMD part's process node is 4 nm from TSMC, while Intel's is 3 nm from Intel, but the die size is only recorded for AMD at 70.6 mm².

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 3 304 wins in every category where benchmark scores exist, simply because the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has no recorded scores in the database. The Intel part's Cinebench R15 multi-core score is 849, its R20 multi-core score is 4160, and its R23 multi-core score is 5263. Single-core results are 264 in R15, 587 in R20, and 1765 in R23. PassMark results reinforce this: integer math at 24640, floating point math at 29722, extended instructions at 9686, and find prime numbers at 68. The multithread score of 11625 and the single-thread score of 3614 both point to a balanced mobile chip.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 wins on specification-driven advantages. Its 8 cores and 16 threads outnumber Intel's 5 cores and 5 threads, which matters for rendering, compilation, and other parallel workloads, assuming software scales with thread count. Its quad-channel memory at 273.1 GB/s dwarfs the Intel part's single-channel 59.7 GB/s, which matters for integrated graphics performance and memory-heavy computation. Its 32 MB of L3 cache outclasses Intel's 6 MB. Its 16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes outnumber Intel's 6, and its Radeon 8050S integrated GPU is a higher-tier implementation than Intel's single-Xe Xe3.

The Intel part's lower TDP of 15 watts against AMD's 55 watts makes it the more power-efficient choice for fanless or ultraportable designs. The AMD part's higher TDP suggests it is intended for performance-class mobile systems with active cooling. The Intel part's 3 nm process from Intel may contribute to its lower power draw, while the AMD part's 4 nm TSMC process supports higher clocks and more cores.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The AMD part supports quad-channel LPDDR5X with 273.1 GB/s. The Intel part supports single-channel DDR5 or LPDDR5X with 59.7 GB/s.

Q: Does the Intel Core 3 304 support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel part does not support ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 does support ECC memory.

Q: What are the recorded Cinebench R23 scores for the Intel Core 3 304?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 scores 5263 in multi-core and 1765 in single-core in Cinebench R23.

Q: Which processor has a smaller process node?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 uses a 3 nm process from Intel. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core 3 304?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 has a launch MSRP of $309. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has no recorded launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors, so the comparison rests on the Intel Core 3 304's recorded scores and the AMD part's specifications. The Intel Core 3 304 has an average benchmark score of 13745, placing it at the 68th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX, scores 13786, a delta of -0.3%, meaning the Intel part is essentially tied with a high-end desktop Threadripper in average score. The Intel Core i7-8750H scores 13868, 0.9% higher, and the Intel Core 5 120UL scores 13594, 1.1% lower. The AMD EPYC 7443 scores 13936, 1.4% higher. These deltas place the Intel Core 3 304 in a narrow performance band among very different processors, from a workstation Threadripper to a laptop chip.

In Cinebench R15, the Intel part scores 849 multi-core and 264 single-core. The multi-core score is modest for a 5-core part, but the single-core score of 264 indicates decent per-thread performance. R20 results show 4160 multi-core and 587 single-core. R23 shows 5263 multi-core and 1765 single-core. The scaling from R15 to R23 reflects the workload changes in each version rather than a direct comparison.

PassMark results for the Intel part show a multithread score of 11625 and a single-thread score of 3614. Data compression scores 114775, which is the highest PassMark subscore for this chip. Data encryption scores 8501, extended instructions score 9686, and find prime numbers scores 68. Floating point math scores 29722, integer math scores 24640, and random string sorting scores 13659. Physics scores 868.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has no benchmark scores, no average score, and no nearest rivals in the database. Its 50th percentile standing is based on its specifications relative to the full CPU population, not on measured results. This means any claim about AMD performance must be qualified as speculative, derived from core count, clock speed, cache, and memory bandwidth. The AMD part's 5.00 GHz boost clock is 0.70 GHz higher than the Intel part's 4.30 GHz boost, and its 3.60 GHz base clock is 2.10 GHz higher than Intel's 1.50 GHz base. These clock advantages, combined with 8 cores versus 5, suggest the AMD part should win multi-threaded benchmarks, but the absence of data prevents confirmation.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every specification field. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads. Base clocks are 3.60 GHz for AMD and 1.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 5.00 GHz for AMD and 4.30 GHz for Intel. TDP is 55 watts for AMD and 15 watts for Intel. Sockets are AMD Socket FP11 for AMD and Intel BGA 1516 for Intel.

Process node differs: AMD uses 4 nm from TSMC, Intel uses 3 nm from Intel. The AMD die size is 70.6 mm², while Intel's die size is not recorded. Cache layouts differ: AMD has 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 32 MB shared L3. Intel has 192 KB total L1, 2.5 MB L2, and 6 MB shared L3. Memory support differs: AMD uses LPDDR5X only with quad-channel and 273.1 GB/s, while Intel supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with single-channel and 59.7 GB/s. ECC is supported on AMD, not on Intel.

PCIe lanes differ: AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes, Intel provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon 8050S, Intel uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core. Part numbers are 100-000002144 for AMD and SAE3K for Intel. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $309, while the AMD part has none. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. Both are mobile parts in active production. The AMD release date is 2026-05-19, while the Intel release date is 2026-04-15.