AMD Ryzen 5 150 vs Intel Core 3 304 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data reveals a clear split between these two mobile processors. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 wins seven of the eleven shared tests, while the Intel Core 3 304 wins four. The margins, however, tell a more nuanced story than the raw win count.

The AMD Ryzen 5 150 dominates in workloads that scale with core count and memory bandwidth. Its most decisive victory comes in Passmark integer math, where it scores 62,151 against the Intel's 24,640, a 152.2% advantage. This is the largest delta in the entire comparison. Data compression follows a similar pattern: AMD scores 211,289 versus 114,775, a 84.1% lead. Random string sorting shows AMD ahead by 63.9% (22,382 versus 13,659), and data encryption shows a 57.9% edge (13,425 versus 8,501). Extended instructions, a test that measures SIMD and specialized instruction throughput, favors AMD by 51.5% (14,675 versus 9,686).

Multithreaded performance also belongs to AMD. The Passmark multithread score is 17,492 versus 11,625, a 50.5% advantage. Floating point math is closer but still favors AMD: 35,118 versus 29,722, an 18.2% lead. These results align with the core configuration: AMD provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while Intel provides 5 cores and 5 threads. The absence of simultaneous multithreading on the Intel part is reflected in the multithread scores.

The Intel Core 3 304 claims the single-threaded crown. In Passmark single thread, it scores 3,614 against AMD's 3,155, a 12.7% advantage. The same test appears twice in the database (passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread) with identical values, confirming the result. Intel also wins the find prime numbers test, scoring 68 versus AMD's 47, a 30.9% margin. This is surprising given AMD's overall floating point lead, but prime number finding often depends on specific integer division and branch prediction characteristics. Intel also edges out AMD in physics, scoring 868 versus 806, a 7.1% advantage.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark splits map cleanly onto use-case categories. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 is the clear choice for parallel, memory-intensive workloads. Its 12 threads, dual-channel DDR5 memory bus delivering 76.8 GB/s, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache give it a decisive edge in compression, encryption, sorting, and integer-heavy computation. The 152.2% integer math advantage and 84.1% compression lead suggest that database operations, file archiving, and data processing tasks will run substantially faster on the AMD part.

The Intel Core 3 304 wins where single-core responsiveness matters most. Its 12.7% single-thread advantage and 30.9% lead in prime number finding indicate stronger per-core integer throughput. The physics test win, though modest at 7.1%, suggests that some lightly threaded simulation or gaming physics workloads may favor Intel. The Intel part also uses the newer 3 nm process from Intel's own foundry, which may contribute to its higher per-clock efficiency despite the lower boost clock of 4.30 GHz versus AMD's 4.55 GHz.

For mixed workloads, the database's percentile rankings provide context. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 sits at the 84th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 3 304 sits at the 68th percentile. The average benchmark score for AMD is 34,881, while Intel's is 13,745. This large gap in average score reflects the fact that AMD's wins are often by wide margins, while Intel's wins are narrower.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 uses the Zen 3+ architecture on a 6 nm TSMC process, with the Rembrandt-R codename. It integrates 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.55 GHz. The thermal design power is 35 watts, and it uses the AMD Socket FP7. The cache hierarchy is per-core: 64 KB of L1 and 512 KB of L2 per core, with 16 MB of shared L3. The die size is 210 mm².

The Intel Core 3 304 uses the Wildcat Lake codename on Intel's own 3 nm process. It has 5 cores and 5 threads, with a base clock of just 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The thermal design power is much lower at 15 watts, and it uses the Intel BGA 1516 socket. The cache configuration is different: 192 KB of L1 total, 2.5 MB of L2 total, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Intel part supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, but only through a single-channel memory bus with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth. AMD uses dual-channel DDR5 with 76.8 GB/s.

The PCIe configurations differ as well. AMD provides 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU, while Intel provides only 6 PCIe Gen 4 lanes. This is a substantial difference for expansion options. Both processors have integrated graphics: AMD's Radeon 660M versus Intel's Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core. Neither supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The release dates differ significantly. AMD's part entered production with a release date of September 30, 2025, while Intel's part is dated April 15, 2026. This means the Intel part is newer by roughly half a year, which may explain its more advanced process node.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads. AMD's thread count is more than double Intel's, which directly explains its 50.5% multithread score advantage.

Q: How large is the single-thread performance gap?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 leads in Passmark single thread with a score of 3,614 versus AMD's 3,155, a 12.7% advantage. This is the same margin in both single-thread test entries in the database.

Q: What is the biggest performance difference between the two?

A: The largest delta is in Passmark integer math, where AMD scores 62,151 against Intel's 24,640, a 152.2% advantage. This dwarfs all other differences in the comparison.

Q: Does the Intel processor win any benchmark by a large margin?

A: Intel's largest win is in find prime numbers, where it scores 68 versus AMD's 47, a 30.9% margin. Its other wins are smaller: 12.7% in single thread and 7.1% in physics.

Q: How do their memory systems compare?

A: AMD uses dual-channel DDR5 with 76.8 GB/s of bandwidth. Intel uses single-channel DDR5 or LPDDR5X with 59.7 GB/s. The bandwidth difference correlates with AMD's strong performance in memory-heavy tests like data compression and random string sorting.

Q: What do the percentile rankings indicate?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 ranks at the 84th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 3 304 ranks at the 68th percentile. The average benchmark score is 34,881 for AMD and 13,745 for Intel.

The Verdict

The data presents a clear performance hierarchy. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 is substantially faster in most measured workloads, particularly those that use multiple threads, large data sets, or extensive memory bandwidth. Its 84th percentile ranking and 34,881 average score place it in a different performance class than the Intel Core 3 304, which averages 13,745 and sits at the 68th percentile.

The Intel Core 3 304 is not without merit. Its single-thread score of 3,614 is genuinely higher than AMD's 3,155, and its prime number finding result shows a 30.9% edge. The physics benchmark also favors Intel by 7.1%. These wins suggest that Intel's Wildcat Lake cores have strong per-core integer performance, likely aided by the 3 nm process node and newer microarchitecture.

However, the overall benchmark picture is lopsided. AMD wins the multithread test by 50.5%, integer math by 152.2%, data compression by 84.1%, random string sorting by 63.9%, data encryption by 57.9%, extended instructions by 51.5%, and floating point math by 18.2%. These are not marginal differences; they are substantial, repeatable advantages.

For workloads that are single-threaded and latency-sensitive, the Intel Core 3 304 offers measurable benefits. For everything else, the AMD Ryzen 5 150 delivers significantly higher throughput. The choice depends entirely on the workload profile, but the benchmark data favors AMD in the majority of cases. The Intel part's lower 15 watt TDP and newer process node may matter for specific power-constrained designs, but the performance data does not support choosing Intel on speed alone.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 150 | Intel Core 3 304 |

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

| Cores | 6 | 5 |

| Threads | 12 | 5 |

| Base clock | 3.30 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.55 GHz | 4.30 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Architecture | Zen 3+ | Not specified |

| Codename | Rembrandt-R | Wildcat Lake |

| Process node | 6 nm (TSMC) | 3 nm (Intel) |

| Die size | 210 mm² | Not specified |

| L1 cache | 64 KB per core | 192 KB total |

| L2 cache | 512 KB per core | 2.5 MB total |

| L3 cache | 16 MB shared | 6 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| PCIe lanes | Gen 4, 20 lanes | Gen 4, 6 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 660M | Intel Xe3 Graphics (1 Xe) |

| Release date | September 30, 2025 | April 15, 2026 |

| Part number | 100-000000990 (FP7r2) | SAE3K |