AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 vs Intel Core 3 N350 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 versus the Intel Core 3 N350. However, the Intel Core 3 N350 carries a full set of measured scores, while the AMD part has no recorded benchmark results in the database. This asymmetry limits direct score-to-score comparison, but the available data for the Intel chip can be examined against its own nearest rivals to establish a performance baseline.

The Intel Core 3 N350 posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 6274 and a single-core score of 885. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core result is 2635 and single-core is 371. The R15 run shows 632 multi-core and 89 single-core. These scores place the chip at the 66th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 9903.

PassMark results for the Intel part include a multi-thread score of 7382, a single-thread score of 1974, integer math at 27669, floating point math at 17781, data compression at 80444, data encryption at 5693, extended instructions at 3981, physics at 446, random string sorting at 10102, and prime number finding at 20.

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core 3 N350 in the database are the Intel Core i7-3770 with an average score of 9706 and a delta of 2 percent, the Intel Core i5-1035G1 at 9684 with a delta of 2.3 percent, the AMD EPYC 7F52 at 10159 with a delta of negative 2.5 percent, and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 at 10230 with a delta of negative 3.2 percent. This means the Core 3 N350 slightly outperforms the older Core i7-3770 and the Core i5-1035G1, while trailing the EPYC 7F52 and Xeon Platinum 8280 by small margins.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has no benchmark entries, no average score, and no nearest rivals recorded. Its percentile versus all CPUs is listed at 50, which is the median position, but that value is not derived from any measured performance data in the database. The absence of scores means no direct wins can be attributed to the AMD chip in any workload category.

For the Intel part, the strongest relative showings come in multi-threaded and compression workloads. The data compression score of 80444 is the highest single PassMark subtest for this chip. The multi-thread score of 7382 and integer math at 27669 also indicate solid throughput for a processor with 8 cores and 8 threads. Floating point math at 17781 is lower than integer math, which is typical for a small-core design.

The weakest recorded result for the Intel chip is the prime number finding score of 20, which is a minimal value. Physics at 446 and single-thread at 1974 are modest. The Cinebench R15 single-core score of 89 is also low in absolute terms, though this is an older test version and the score is consistent with the chip's low base clock.

Because the AMD part lacks recorded benchmarks, the head-to-head section cannot show any measured wins for either side. The database indicates zero wins for both items in the head-to-head benchmarks field. The comparison therefore rests entirely on the architectural and specification differences between the two processors, along with the Intel chip's standalone performance profile.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear functional split. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 is a 12-core, 24-thread processor with a 5.00 GHz boost clock, 64 MB of L3 cache, quad-channel LPDDR5X memory support, and 273.1 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Intel Core 3 N350 is an 8-core, 8-thread chip with a 3.90 GHz boost clock, 6 MB of shared L3 cache, single-channel memory support, and 38.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth. These are fundamentally different classes of mobile processors.

The AMD part targets workloads that require high core counts, high memory throughput, and substantial cache. Its 64 MB L3 cache and quad-channel memory interface are designed for data-heavy tasks. The Intel part is a low-power design with a 7 W TDP and a 0.10 GHz base clock, indicating a focus on efficiency and light workloads.

The Intel Core 3 N350 has recorded benchmark scores that place it at the 66th percentile, slightly ahead of the Intel Core i7-3770 and the Intel Core i5-1035G1, and slightly behind the AMD EPYC 7F52 and Intel Xeon Platinum 8280. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has no recorded scores, so its performance cannot be validated from the database.

Strictly from the data, the Intel chip is the only one with measurable performance evidence. The AMD chip's specifications suggest a higher-performance design, but the database contains no benchmark confirmation. Users who require verified performance numbers should consider the Intel Core 3 N350, as its scores are documented. Users who prioritize the AMD chip's raw specification advantages, such as 24 threads, 64 MB L3 cache, and quad-channel memory, will find no benchmark evidence in the database to support those advantages.

The TDP difference is substantial: 55 W for the AMD part versus 7 W for the Intel part. This indicates very different thermal and power envelopes. The AMD chip is a high-power mobile processor, while the Intel chip is an ultra-low-power design. The Intel part's 0.10 GHz base clock and 3.90 GHz boost clock reflect a wide dynamic range, typical of a chip designed for bursty, light workloads. The AMD part's 3.20 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost suggest sustained higher performance.

FAQ

Q: What are the benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490?

A: The database records no benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, and no individual test results are available.

Q: What is the Intel Core 3 N350's Cinebench R23 score?

A: The Intel Core 3 N350 scores 6274 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 885 in Cinebench R23 single-core.

Q: How does the Intel Core 3 N350 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core 3 N350 has an average benchmark score of 9903. It is 2 percent ahead of the Intel Core i7-3770, 2.3 percent ahead of the Intel Core i5-1035G1, 2.5 percent behind the AMD EPYC 7F52, and 3.2 percent behind the Intel Xeon Platinum 8280.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 3 N350 has 8 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What memory bandwidth does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 supports 273.1 GB/s of memory bandwidth with quad-channel LPDDR5X memory. The Intel Core 3 N350 supports 38.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth with single-channel DDR4, DDR5, or LPDDR5 memory.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel Core 3 N350 has a boost clock of 3.90 GHz.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification field. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 uses AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel Core 3 N350 uses Intel BGA 1264. The AMD part has a TDP of 55 W; the Intel part has a TDP of 7 W. The AMD chip's base clock is 3.20 GHz and boost clock is 5.00 GHz. The Intel chip's base clock is 0.10 GHz and boost clock is 3.90 GHz.

The AMD processor features 12 cores and 24 threads, whereas the Intel processor features 8 cores and 8 threads. The AMD part supports ECC memory; the Intel part does not. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the AMD chip uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes, while the Intel chip uses Gen 3 with 9 lanes. The integrated graphics are the Radeon 8050S on the AMD side and the UHD Graphics 770 on the Intel side.

Memory support is another differentiator. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 supports LPDDR5X only, with a quad-channel memory bus and 273.1 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 3 N350 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5, with a single-channel memory bus and 38.4 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD part has a die size of 2x 70.6 mm², while the Intel part has no die size recorded. The AMD part's part number is 100-000002141; the Intel part's part number is SRPNS.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a codename of Gorgon Halo and a generation listed as Ryzen AI Max PRO (Zen 5). The Intel Core 3 N350 is built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a codename of Twin Lake and a generation listed as Core 3 (Alder Lake-N). The process node difference is significant: 4 nm versus 10 nm, which indicates a major generational gap in manufacturing technology.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of shared L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD chip's L3 cache is more than ten times larger than the Intel chip's L3 cache. The L2 cache structure also differs: per-core on AMD, shared on Intel.

The AMD processor's generation field includes Zen 5, indicating a modern high-performance core architecture. The Intel processor's generation field includes Alder Lake-N, which is a low-power small-core architecture derived from an earlier design. The foundry also differs: TSMC for AMD, Intel for the Intel chip.

The AMD part's memory bandwidth advantage is tied to its quad-channel LPDDR5X interface and 273.1 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel part's single-channel interface and 38.4 GB/s bandwidth reflect a much narrower memory path. The AMD part also supports ECC memory, which the Intel part does not. The AMD chip's PCIe Gen 4, 16-lane configuration provides more expansion bandwidth than the Intel chip's Gen 3, 9-lane configuration. The AMD part has a release date of 2026-05-19, while the Intel part has a release date of 2025-01-06. Both processors are marked as Active in production status and both have locked multipliers.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 wins on every specification-based comparison in the database. It has more cores, more threads, a higher boost clock, a larger L3 cache, wider memory bandwidth, a faster process node, more PCIe lanes, ECC support, and a newer release date. The 12-core, 24-thread configuration with 64 MB of L3 cache and 273.1 GB/s of memory bandwidth positions this chip for heavy parallel workloads, large in-memory data sets, and tasks that saturate memory bandwidth. The 5.00 GHz boost clock and 55 W TDP indicate a high-performance mobile processor designed for sustained compute.

The Intel Core 3 N350 wins on the only measured performance data in the database. It has recorded benchmark scores across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and multiple PassMark subtests. Its average benchmark score of 9903 places it at the 66th percentile, ahead of the Intel Core i7-3770 and Intel Core i5-1035G1. The chip's 7 W TDP and 0.10 GHz base clock make it a low-power option. Its 8 cores and 8 threads, along with 6 MB of shared L3 cache and 38.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth, suit light multitasking, office productivity, and efficiency-focused mobile systems.

The database records zero wins for either processor in head-to-head benchmarks, because no head-to-head test data exists. The AMD chip has no benchmark scores at all. Therefore, the Intel chip is the only one with verified performance results. The AMD chip's advantages are entirely in the specification sheet.

For workloads that demand multi-threaded throughput, the Intel Core 3 N350's recorded scores show a modest but real capability: Cinebench R23 multi-core at 6274, PassMark multi-thread at 7382, and data compression at 80444. These numbers indicate a chip that can handle routine parallel tasks without difficulty. For workloads that demand maximum memory bandwidth, core count, or cache capacity, the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490's specifications are superior, but the database provides no measured confirmation.

The Intel chip's single-thread performance, with a PassMark single-thread score of 1974 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 885, supports responsive everyday use. Its low TDP makes it suitable for fanless or passively cooled designs. The AMD chip's 55 W TDP requires active cooling and a larger power budget. The choice between the two, based strictly on the data, comes down to whether verified benchmark results matter more than unverified specification advantages. The Intel Core 3 N350 has the measurements; the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has the hardware potential.