AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 and Intel Core 7 350 occupy different positions in the mobile processor landscape, and the recorded data shows a clear split in their strengths. The Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 is a 12-core, 24-thread part built on a larger power envelope, while the Core 7 350 is a 6-core, 6-thread processor with a much lower power draw. The benchmark results, which include only the Core 7 350's measured scores in the database, indicate that the Intel part wins outright in every recorded test. The AMD processor has no recorded benchmark scores, so the comparison is limited to architectural and specification differences rather than direct performance measurements.

The Intel Core 7 350 wins in single-thread workloads, multi-thread workloads, and every PassMark subtest recorded in the database. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2046 and multi-core score of 8030 place it ahead of the AMD part by default, since the AMD chip has no recorded scores. The Core 7 350 also delivers a PassMark single-thread score of 4100 and a multithread score of 15170, alongside strong results in integer math, floating point math, and data compression. The database percentile ranking of 71 for the Intel part versus 50 for the AMD part reinforces this position.

The AMD part wins structurally in areas that are not directly benchmarked in the database. It offers 12 cores and 24 threads, which is double the thread count of the Intel part. The Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 also supports ECC memory, which the Core 7 350 does not. Its quad-channel memory bus provides a theoretical memory bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s, compared to the single-channel 59.7 GB/s of the Intel chip. Those architectural advantages would likely show up in memory-bound workloads, but no benchmark data exists in the database to confirm this.

The use-case split is therefore straightforward. The Intel Core 7 350 wins in all measured performance categories, making it the stronger choice in the recorded tests. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 offers structural advantages in core count, memory bandwidth, and ECC support, but the database contains no measured results to validate its performance in those areas.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing processes and foundries. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel Core 7 350 uses a 3 nm process from Intel. The AMD part belongs to the Gorgon Halo codename and the Ryzen AI Max PRO (Zen 5) generation, while the Intel part belongs to the Wildcat Lake codename and the Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) generation.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The AMD chip has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel chip has 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning it lacks simultaneous multithreading entirely. The AMD part also has a higher base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. The AMD part uses 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part uses 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD processor has significantly more L3 cache, while the Intel processor has larger per-core L1 and L2 caches.

Memory support and bandwidth also differ. The AMD chip supports LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus with 273.1 GB/s of bandwidth and ECC memory support. The Intel chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth and no ECC support. PCIe connectivity is Gen 4 for both, but the AMD part provides 16 CPU lanes while the Intel part provides 6 CPU lanes.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD part uses a Radeon 8050S, while the Intel part uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The AMD part has a TDP of 55 watts, while the Intel part has a TDP of 15 watts. Both are mobile processors in active production, with the AMD part using an AMD Socket FP11 and the Intel part using an Intel BGA 1516 socket.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark results between these two processors. The only recorded benchmark scores belong to the Intel Core 7 350. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has an empty benchmarks array, so no direct comparison is possible from the measured data.

The Intel Core 7 350's Cinebench results are as follows. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1220 in multi-core and 292 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 5373 in multi-core and 758 in single-core. In Cinebench R23, it scores 8030 in multi-core and 2046 in single-core. These numbers show a consistent pattern where multi-core scaling is strong relative to the single-core results, which is expected for a 6-core, 6-thread processor.

The PassMark results for the Intel part cover a wide range of workloads. Data compression scores 143123, data encryption scores 10933, and extended instructions score 12045. Finding prime numbers scores 107, floating point math scores 42809, and integer math scores 33734. The multithread score is 15170, physics scores 1173, and random string sorting scores 17238. The single-thread score is 4100, which appears twice in the database under slightly different test names but with identical values.

The average benchmark score for the Intel part is 17779, with a percentile ranking of 71 across all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core 5 221TE with an average score of 17860 and a delta of -0.5%, the AMD EPYC 9374F with an average score of 17693 and a delta of 0.5%, the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT with an average score of 17891 and a delta of -0.6%, and the Intel Core 5 120U with an average score of 17898 and a delta of -0.7%. These deltas are all within one percent, placing the Core 7 350 in a tightly packed performance band.

Since the AMD part has no recorded scores, the database treats it as having an average benchmark score of 0 and a percentile of 50. This means the Intel part's measured performance is entirely uncontested in the recorded data. The absence of AMD scores does not imply the AMD part is slower; it simply means no measurements exist for it.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field in the database.

Cores and threads: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Clock speeds: The AMD part has a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

TDP: The AMD part has a TDP of 55 watts. The Intel part has a TDP of 15 watts.

Socket: The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP11. The Intel part uses Intel BGA 1516.

Process node and foundry: The AMD part uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel part uses a 3 nm process from Intel.

Cache: The AMD part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of L3. The Intel part has 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of L3.

Memory: The AMD part supports LPDDR5X with a quad-channel bus and 273.1 GB/s bandwidth, plus ECC support. The Intel part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel bus and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth, with no ECC support.

PCIe: The AMD part has Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes. The Intel part has Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics: The AMD part uses Radeon 8050S. The Intel part uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores.

Release date: The AMD part was released on 2026-05-19. The Intel part was released on 2026-04-15.

Launch MSRP: The Intel Core 7 350 has a launch MSRP of $469. The AMD part has no listed launch MSRP.

Part number: The AMD part is 100-000002141. The Intel part is SAE3F.

Multiplier: Both parts have locked multipliers.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference between the two?

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

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 350 support ECC memory?

A: No. The database lists ECC memory as false for the Intel Core 7 350. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 does support ECC memory.

Q: What are the Cinebench R23 scores for the Intel Core 7 350?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 scores 8030 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2046 in Cinebench R23 single-core. No Cinebench scores are recorded for the AMD part.

Q: How does the Intel Core 7 350 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The average benchmark score for the Intel Core 7 350 is 17779. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core 5 221TE at 17860 (-0.5%), the AMD EPYC 9374F at 17693 (0.5%), the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT at 17891 (-0.6%), and the Intel Core 5 120U at 17898 (-0.7%). All deltas are within one percent.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel Core 7 350 has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz.