AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database includes a full benchmark suite for the Intel Core 7 350, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U has no recorded benchmark scores in this dataset. This makes a direct score-for-score comparison impossible. What the data does allow is an evaluation of the Intel part's recorded results against its nearest rivals, plus a specification-level comparison between the two processors.

The Intel Core 7 350 posts an average benchmark score of 17779, placing it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the Intel Core 5 221TE averages 17860, which is 0.5% higher, the AMD EPYC 9374F averages 17693, which is 0.5% lower, the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT averages 17891, which is 0.6% higher, and the Intel Core 5 120U averages 17898, which is 0.7% higher. The Core 7 350 sits essentially in a dead heat with all four, within a single percentage point in either direction.

Looking at the individual Cinebench runs, the Core 7 350 scores 1220 in Cinebench R15 multi-core and 292 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it records 5373 multi-core and 758 single-core. Cinebench R23 shows 8030 multi-core and 2046 single-core. These results are consistent with a 6-core, 6-thread processor without hyper-threading, which is exactly what the specification table confirms.

The Passmark suite reveals where this chip's strengths lie. Data compression scores 143123, data encryption scores 10933, and extended instructions score 12045. Floating point math hits 42809, integer math hits 33734, and the multi-thread test records 15170. The physics test scores 1173, random string sorting scores 17238, and the single-thread test scores 4100. The prime number search test is notably low at 107, which is typical for a chip without high per-core integer throughput in that specific workload.

Because the AMD part has zero recorded benchmarks, there are no head-to-head wins to tabulate. The wins count in the database is 0 for both processors. The analysis must therefore lean on architectural specifications and the Intel part's position relative to its named rivals.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 350, based on its recorded scores, wins in any workload that fits within its 6-core design and benefits from its 4.80 GHz boost clock. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2046 and the Passmark single-thread score of 4100 show solid per-thread performance. The Passmark data compression result of 143123 is the highest single recorded score across all of its tests, indicating that compression workloads suit this chip particularly well. The floating point math score of 42809 and integer math score of 33734 also show respectable throughput for a 15-watt mobile part.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U, despite lacking benchmark data, has a specification profile that suggests different strengths. It offers 8 cores and 16 threads, double the thread count of the Intel part. Its base clock of 3.30 GHz is more than double the Intel's 1.50 GHz base. The boost clock of 5.10 GHz exceeds the Intel's 4.80 GHz. The AMD part supports dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, while the Intel part is single-channel at 59.7 GB/s. The AMD chip also supports ECC memory, which the Intel chip does not.

For multi-threaded workloads, the AMD part's 16 threads versus 6 threads is a structural advantage that no benchmark score is needed to confirm. For single-threaded workloads, the AMD part's higher base and boost clocks suggest it would compete well, but without recorded scores, the data cannot confirm this. The Intel part's recorded single-core scores are its only concrete evidence of performance, and they place it in the 71st percentile overall.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It integrates 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 350 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, built on a 3 nm process at Intel's own foundry. No transistor count or die size is recorded for the Intel part.

The core configurations differ sharply. The AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel part has 6 cores and 6 threads. This means the AMD part supports simultaneous multi-threading and the Intel part does not. The cache layouts are also different. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and only 6 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has more L1 and L2 per core, but far less shared L3.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD part supports DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth and ECC enabled. The Intel part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth and no ECC. The AMD part provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part provides PCIe Gen 4 with only 6 lanes.

The integrated graphics differ. The AMD part uses the Radeon 780M, while the Intel part uses the Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. No benchmark scores for either iGPU are recorded in the database.

The platform sockets are incompatible. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1516. The AMD part carries a 28 W TDP, the Intel part a 15 W TDP. Both are classified as mobile market segments and both are currently active in production.

The release dates also differ. The AMD part was released in April 2024, while the Intel part is dated April 2026. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $469; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split decision. For workloads that demand high thread counts, dual-channel memory bandwidth, ECC reliability, and more PCIe lanes, the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U is the only choice between these two based on specifications. Its 16 threads, 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth, 20 PCIe lanes, and ECC support give it capabilities that the Intel part simply does not offer.

For workloads that prioritize per-core cache and lower power draw, the Intel Core 7 350 has the recorded evidence. Its 71st percentile standing, with an average score of 17779, places it ahead of roughly 70% of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.7% of its score, which means it performs on par with the Intel Core 5 221TE, the AMD EPYC 9374F, the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT, and the Intel Core 5 120U. The single-thread score of 4100 in Passmark and 2046 in Cinebench R23 show that this chip handles per-thread work well despite its modest 1.50 GHz base clock.

The AMD part has no recorded benchmarks, so its actual performance cannot be verified from this data. A buyer who needs verified numbers should look at the Intel part. A buyer who needs 16 threads, ECC memory, dual-channel bandwidth, and more PCIe lanes should look at the AMD part, but should understand that the database contains no performance measurements for it.

The power envelope difference is also relevant. The Intel part draws 15 W, the AMD part 28 W. For fanless or passively cooled embedded designs, the Intel part has a thermal advantage. For compute-dense designs that can handle 28 W, the AMD part offers more cores and more memory bandwidth.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

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

A: No. The Intel Core 7 350 does not support ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U does support ECC memory.

Q: What is the average benchmark score of the Intel Core 7 350?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 has an average benchmark score of 17779, which places it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs in the database.

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

A: It is within 0.7% of all four nearest rivals. The Intel Core 5 221TE is 0.5% higher, the AMD EPYC 9374F is 0.5% lower, the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT is 0.6% higher, and the Intel Core 5 120U is 0.7% higher.

Q: What memory bandwidth does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U supports 89.6 GB/s over a dual-channel DDR5 bus. The Intel Core 7 350 supports 59.7 GB/s over a single-channel DDR5 or LPDDR5X bus.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core 7 350?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 has a launch MSRP of $469. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U has no recorded launch MSRP.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U | Intel Core 7 350 |

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

| Cores | 8 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 6 |

| Base Clock | 3.30 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Not recorded |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Wildcat Lake |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | Not recorded |

| Die Size | 178 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB per core | 192 KB per core |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB per core | 2.5 MB per core |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB shared | 6 MB shared |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes | Gen 4, 6 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 780M | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Release Date | April 2024 | April 2026 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $469 |

| Part Number | Unknown | SAE3F |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |