AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 vs Intel Core 3 305 Comparison

The Verdict

The database contains benchmark results for the Intel Core 3 305, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has no recorded benchmark scores. Consequently, all measured performance data in this analysis derives from the Intel processor. The Intel Core 3 305 occupies the 72nd percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 18,302. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i3-14100, which scores 18,318 and trails by 0.1%, the Intel Core 5 330 at 18,345 (0.2% behind), the Intel Core 7 360 at 18,374 (0.4% behind), and the AMD Ryzen 5 2600E at 18,230, which is 0.4% ahead of the Core 3 305.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 sits at the 50th percentile in the database, but with no benchmark entries, its percentile reflects an absence of measured data rather than demonstrated performance. The architecture differences are substantial: the AMD part uses 8 cores with 16 threads, a 4 nm TSMC process, and a 70.6 mm² die, while the Intel part uses 6 cores with 6 threads on Intel's 3 nm process. The AMD processor supports quad-channel LPDDR5X memory with 273.1 GB/s of bandwidth, whereas the Intel chip uses single-channel DDR5 or LPDDR5X with 59.7 GB/s. The Intel Core 3 305 has a launch MSRP of $309.

Given the available data, the Intel Core 3 305 is the only processor with measurable performance records. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 cannot be evaluated on benchmark merit from the database. The Intel chip's position at the 72nd percentile, with a 0.4% deficit against the AMD Ryzen 5 2600E, indicates it competes in the upper-midrange mobile segment. Its 15 W TDP classifies it as a low-power part, while the AMD chip's 55 W TDP suggests a higher thermal envelope and, by extension, potentially different performance characteristics, though no scores confirm this.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 belongs to the Gorgon Halo codename family under the Ryzen AI Max PRO generation built on Zen 5. It uses TSMC's 4 nm process node with a die size of 70.6 mm². The processor contains 8 cores and 16 threads, enabling simultaneous multithreading. Its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The base clock is 3.60 GHz with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Memory support covers LPDDR5X across a quad-channel bus, delivering 273.1 GB/s of bandwidth. ECC memory is supported. The integrated graphics solution is the Radeon 8050S. The socket is AMD Socket FP11, and the PCIe configuration offers Gen 4 with 16 CPU-only lanes. The production status is active, with a release date of May 19, 2026.

The Intel Core 3 305 uses the Wildcat Lake codename under the Core 3 generation. It is fabricated on Intel's 3 nm process node, though the die size is not recorded. The processor has 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning no hyper-threading is enabled. The cache configuration lists 192 KB of L1, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The base clock is 1.50 GHz with a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. Memory support includes DDR5 and LPDDR5X across a single-channel bus, yielding 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth. ECC memory is not supported. The integrated graphics is Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core. The socket is Intel BGA 1516, with PCIe Gen 4 and 6 CPU-only lanes. The production status is active, with a release date of April 15, 2026.

The architectural contrast is sharp. The AMD chip offers more cores, more threads, a larger L3 pool, higher clocks, and dramatically higher memory bandwidth. The Intel chip counters with a smaller process node and a far lower 15 W TDP versus 55 W for AMD. The AMD part's quad-channel memory controller and 273.1 GB/s bandwidth provision exceed the Intel part's single-channel 59.7 GB/s by a factor of 4.6. The Intel chip's 6 MB L3 cache is considerably smaller than AMD's 32 MB. These differences suggest distinct design goals: the AMD processor targets bandwidth-intensive and multi-threaded workloads, while the Intel processor targets efficiency and modest power draw.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 3 305 has recorded benchmark data across Cinebench and Passmark tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 13,123 points, and in single-core it scores 1,852. Cinebench R20 results show 5,511 multi-core and 777 single-core. Cinebench R15 shows 1,322 multi-core and 186 single-core. Passmark results include a multi-thread score of 15,439, a single-thread score of 3,977, integer math at 32,295, floating-point math at 42,284, extended instructions at 13,543, data compression at 146,857, data encryption at 11,019, physics at 1,233, random string sorting at 17,623, and prime number finding at 115. The average benchmark score is 18,302.

The Intel chip's nearest rivals show tight clustering. The Intel Core i3-14100 averages 18,318, which is 0.1% above the Core 3 305. The Intel Core 5 330 averages 18,345, 0.2% above. The Intel Core 7 360 averages 18,374, 0.4% above. The AMD Ryzen 5 2600E averages 18,230, 0.4% below. These deltas indicate the Core 3 305 sits within a very narrow performance band around its rivals, with the largest gap being only 0.4%. The benchmark results therefore place the Core 3 305 as a mid-pack performer among its direct competitors.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has no benchmark scores in the database. Without recorded results, no wins can be attributed to it. Its 50th percentile placement is a placeholder based on absent data. The architecture suggests theoretical advantages in multi-threaded and memory-heavy workloads, given 8 cores, 16 threads, 32 MB L3, and quad-channel memory, but the database contains no measurements to confirm any of these advantages. The head-to-head benchmark table is empty, and the win counts for both processors are zero.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score of the Intel Core 3 305?

A: The Intel Core 3 305 has an average benchmark score of 18,302, placing it in the 72nd percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Q: How does the Intel Core 3 305 compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 2600E?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 2600E averages 18,230, which is 0.4% higher than the Core 3 305's average. This is the largest delta among the recorded nearest rivals.

Q: What memory bandwidth does the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 supports quad-channel LPDDR5X memory with 273.1 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 3 305 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: Does the Intel Core 3 305 support ECC memory?

A: No, the Intel Core 3 305 does not support ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 does support ECC memory.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has a TDP of 55 W. The Intel Core 3 305 has a TDP of 15 W.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table in the database is empty, and the wins count for both processors is zero. The only benchmark data available belongs to the Intel Core 3 305, which has 17 recorded test scores. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has no benchmark entries.

Examining the Intel Core 3 305's scores in detail, the Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 13,123 and single-core result of 1,852 demonstrate a strong single-core to multi-core scaling ratio of approximately 7.1. The Passmark multi-thread score of 15,439 versus the single-thread score of 3,977 yields a scaling ratio of about 3.9. The data compression score of 146,857 is by far the highest Passmark result, indicating strong compression throughput. Data encryption at 11,019, extended instructions at 13,543, and random string sorting at 17,623 round out the specialized workloads. The physics score of 1,233 and the prime number finding score of 115 are the lowest recorded values.

The nearest rival comparisons for the Intel Core 3 305 show a tightly grouped field. The Intel Core i3-14100 at 18,318 is 0.1% higher, the Intel Core 5 330 at 18,345 is 0.2% higher, the Intel Core 7 360 at 18,374 is 0.4% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 5 2600E at 18,230 is 0.4% lower. The spread between the lowest and highest rival scores is 144 points, which is less than 0.8% of the Core 3 305's average. This clustering suggests the Core 3 305 performs within a narrow band of comparable processors.

Since the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has no benchmark scores, no direct comparison between the two processors is possible from the database. The Intel Core 3 305's 72nd percentile ranking and average score of 18,302 are the only measured performance metrics available. The AMD part's architecture, with its larger core count, higher clocks, and significantly higher memory bandwidth, remains unquantified in the recorded data. The empty head-to-head table confirms that no cross-processor benchmark results exist for these two parts.