AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a complete sweep for the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX across all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The Intel Core 7 350 does not register a single win. The magnitude of the deltas, however, varies dramatically, revealing where the architectural gap is narrow and where it becomes a chasm.

The most extreme separation appears in multi-threaded workloads. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD part scores 59,494 against Intel's 8,030, a delta of 640.9%. This is the largest percentage gap in the entire comparison. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows a similar pattern with scores of 24,987 versus 5,373, a 365% delta. The R15 multi-core test records 5,996 against 1,220, a 391.5% delta. These results directly reflect the core and thread counts: the AMD chip fields 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel chip offers 6 cores and 6 threads.

Integer math performance is another standout. The PassMark integer math test yields 236,120 for the AMD part versus 33,734 for the Intel part, a 599.9% delta. Data compression follows closely, with the AMD processor scoring 920,954 against 143,123, a 543.5% delta. Extended instructions testing shows 76,363 versus 12,045, a 534% delta. Random string sorting produces 99,813 versus 17,238, a 479% delta.

The single-threaded results tell a more moderate story. In PassMark single-thread testing, the AMD chip scores 4,530 against Intel's 4,100, a delta of just 10.5%. This is the closest contest in the entire dataset. The Cinebench single-core tests show larger gaps: R23 single-core records 8,399 versus 2,046 (310.5% delta), R20 single-core records 3,527 versus 758 (365.3% delta), and R15 single-core records 846 versus 292 (189.7% delta). The discrepancy between PassMark single-thread and Cinebench single-core results suggests the two suites weight instruction-level efficiency differently, but the AMD part still wins every iteration.

Other workloads follow the dominant pattern. Floating-point math shows 156,215 versus 42,809, a 264.9% delta. Multithreaded PassMark testing records 67,035 versus 15,170, a 341.9% delta. Data encryption scores 44,389 versus 10,933, a 306% delta. Physics simulation records 4,156 versus 1,173, a 254.3% delta. Prime number finding, the smallest absolute scores, shows 337 versus 107, a 215% delta.

The aggregate benchmark average reinforces the separation. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX posts an average benchmark score of 101,041, while the Intel Core 7 350 posts 17,779. The AMD processor sits in the 97th percentile among all CPUs in the database, while the Intel chip sits in the 71st percentile.

The Verdict

The data presents a binary choice. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX dominates every measured workload in this comparison, with win counts of 17 to 0. Its average benchmark score is roughly 5.7 times higher than the Intel Core 7 350. The AMD part also holds a higher percentile ranking, 97 versus 71, meaning it outperforms a substantially larger share of the database's CPU population.

The AMD processor's nearest rivals in the database are all server-class EPYC parts: the AMD EPYC 7513 with an average score of 102,244 (1.2% higher), the AMD EPYC 8324P with 103,329 (2.2% higher), and the AMD EPYC 4585PX with 99,324 (1.7% lower). The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX, a previous generation Threadripper part, scores 98,504, which is 2.6% lower. These deltas show the 9955WX sits in a tightly contested band of high-end workstation and server processors, landing near the top of that group.

The Intel Core 7 350's nearest rivals are a different class entirely. The Intel Core 5 221TE scores 17,860, just 0.5% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT scores 17,891, 0.6% higher. The Intel Core 5 120U scores 17,898, 0.7% higher. The AMD EPYC 9374F scores 17,693, 0.5% lower. These deltas place the Intel part in a cluster of mainstream and entry-level processors, none of which approach the AMD Threadripper's output.

For users whose workloads align with the measured benchmarks, the AMD processor is the clear choice based on raw performance. The Intel chip's single-thread PassMark score of 4,100 is competitive enough to narrow the gap in that specific test, but the 10.5% delta still favors AMD. The verdict from the data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX outperforms the Intel Core 7 350 in every recorded metric.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX wins in every category measured. The largest advantages appear in multi-core rendering, integer math, data compression, and extended instruction workloads. These are tasks that scale with core count, thread count, cache size, and memory bandwidth. The AMD part's 16 cores, 32 threads, 64 MB of L3 cache, and eight-channel DDR5 memory with 409.6 GB/s bandwidth provide the structural basis for these wins.

The smallest advantage for AMD appears in single-thread PassMark testing, where the delta is only 10.5%. This indicates the Intel Core 7 350 is comparatively closer in lightly threaded scalar performance, though still behind. The Intel part's 4.80 GHz boost clock, despite a 1.50 GHz base clock, helps it remain in contention in that narrow slice.

The Intel Core 7 350 does not win any benchmark in the dataset. However, the data does show areas where its profile differs. It is a mobile segment processor with a 15 W TDP, integrated Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe), and support for DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory. Its single-channel memory bus delivers 59.7 GB/s, and it uses a 3 nm Intel process node. These characteristics define its intended operating envelope, which is low-power mobile computing rather than high-throughput workstation tasks.

The use-case split from the data is therefore about workload class. The AMD part serves multi-threaded, memory-intensive, and compute-heavy scenarios. The Intel part serves scenarios where power draw, physical footprint, and integrated graphics matter more than raw throughput, though the benchmark suite here does not include graphics or power efficiency tests to quantify that trade-off.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core score in Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX scores 59,494, while the Intel Core 7 350 scores 8,030. The delta is 640.9% in favor of AMD.

Q: How close are the two processors in single-threaded performance?

A: In PassMark single-thread testing, the AMD part scores 4,530 and the Intel part scores 4,100, a delta of 10.5%. This is the smallest gap in the entire comparison.

Q: What is the core and thread count difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher overall benchmark percentile?

A: The AMD part is in the 97th percentile among all CPUs in the database. The Intel part is in the 71st percentile.

Q: What memory configurations do the two processors support?

A: The AMD part supports DDR5 with an eight-channel memory bus and 409.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel memory bus and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 350 have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, it includes Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe). The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX lists integrated graphics as N/A.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX uses the Zen 5 architecture under the codename Shimada Peak, built on a 4 nm TSMC process. It belongs to the 9000 series and the Ryzen Threadripper generation. The database lists its generation field as "Ryzen Threadripper (Zen 4 (Storm Peak))", which indicates lineage across Threadripper generations. The chip uses 16,630 million transistors across a die size of 2x 70.6 mm².

The Intel Core 7 350 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, built on a 3 nm Intel process. Its generation field reads "Core 5 (Wildcat Lake)". The Intel chip has no listed transistor count or die size in the database. It is a mobile segment part, while the AMD part is a desktop segment part.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD processor provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor provides 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The L3 difference is stark: 64 MB versus 6 MB, a 10.7x disparity that directly impacts workloads with large working sets.

Memory architecture follows the same divide. The AMD part uses eight-channel DDR5 with 409.6 GB/s of bandwidth and supports ECC memory. The Intel part uses single-channel DDR5 or LPDDR5X with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth and does not support ECC memory. The bandwidth difference is roughly 6.9x in favor of AMD.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The AMD processor offers PCIe Gen 5 with 128 lanes (CPU only). The Intel processor offers PCIe Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). This makes the AMD part suitable for high-density expansion configurations, while the Intel part is constrained to minimal device connectivity.

Clock behavior also contrasts. The AMD part has a base clock of 4.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The AMD chip has a much higher floor, while the Intel chip relies on boost to reach competitive frequencies.

Power and packaging differ sharply. The AMD part has a TDP of 350 W and uses AMD Socket sTR5. The Intel part has a TDP of 15 W and uses Intel BGA 1516. The AMD multiplier is unlocked, while the Intel multiplier is locked. The AMD release date is 2025-07-22, and the Intel release date is 2026-04-15. The AMD launch MSRP is $1649, and the Intel launch MSRP is $469. The AMD part number is 100-000000725, and the Intel part number is SAE3F.