AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D vs Intel Core 3 304 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 3 304 is the only chip in this comparison with recorded benchmark data. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D has no benchmark entries in the database, so the head-to-head comparison relies entirely on the Intel part's measured results and the architectural specifications of both processors.

The Intel Core 3 304 posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 5263 and a single-core score of 1765. In Cinebench R20, it delivers 4160 multi-core and 587 single-core points, while in the older Cinebench R15 test it scores 849 multi-core and 264 single-core. These results place the Core 3 304 at the 68th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 13745.

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D, by contrast, shows a percentile rank of 50 and an average benchmark score of 0, indicating no recorded performance measurements. This absence means the database cannot compute direct performance deltas between the two processors. The Intel chip's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX with an average score of 13786 and a delta of -0.3%, the Intel Core i7-8750H at 13868 with a delta of -0.9%, the Intel Core 5 120UL at 13594 with a delta of +1.1%, and the AMD EPYC 7443 at 13936 with a delta of -1.4%. These figures show the Core 3 304 sits within roughly one percent of its closest competitors, indicating a tightly contested performance band.

For the Ryzen 7 7700X3D, the lack of benchmark scores means any direct comparison must rely on specification-level differences. The AMD part uses 8 cores and 16 threads versus the Intel part's 5 cores and 5 threads, a substantial thread-count advantage. The AMD chip also carries a much larger L3 cache at 96 MB shared, compared to 6 MB shared on the Intel chip, and its L2 cache totals 1 MB per core versus 2.5 MB total on the Intel side. These cache and core differences suggest the AMD processor would likely dominate multi-threaded workloads, but the database contains no measured scores to confirm this.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows that the Intel Core 3 304 is the only processor here with verified performance results. Its average benchmark score of 13745 places it at the 68th percentile, and its nearest rivals all fall within a narrow delta range of -1.4% to +1.1%. This indicates the Core 3 304 delivers consistent, mid-range performance that is competitive with established desktop and mobile processors.

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D, with a percentile rank of 50 and no benchmark scores, cannot be positioned relative to the Intel part based on measured data. Its specifications point to a high-core-count desktop processor with a 120 W TDP, DDR5 memory support, and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, while the Intel chip is a low-power mobile processor with a 15 W TDP, single-channel memory, and PCIe Gen 4. These are fundamentally different market segments: one is a desktop enthusiast part, the other is a mobile efficiency part.

Users seeking a processor for sustained multi-core workloads on a desktop platform would likely favor the AMD part based on its core count, thread count, and cache hierarchy, but the database lacks the benchmark evidence to support a definitive performance claim. Users seeking a mobile processor with verified results and a high percentile ranking would favor the Intel Core 3 304, which has concrete scores across Cinebench and PassMark tests. The data confirms the Intel chip performs as measured, while the AMD chip's performance remains unquantified in this database.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 3 304 wins in every category where measurements exist. In single-threaded performance, it scores 1765 in Cinebench R23, 587 in Cinebench R20, and 264 in Cinebench R15. In multi-threaded tests, it scores 5263 in Cinebench R23, 4160 in Cinebench R20, and 849 in Cinebench R15. PassMark results show 3614 for single-thread performance, 11625 for multithread, 114775 for data compression, 8501 for data encryption, 9686 for extended instructions, 68 for prime number finding, 29722 for floating point math, 24640 for integer math, 868 for physics, and 13659 for random string sorting.

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D has no recorded wins in this database. Its advantage exists only on paper: 8 cores versus 5, 16 threads versus 5, 96 MB of L3 cache versus 6 MB, and a 5 nm TSMC process node versus Intel's 3 nm node. The AMD part also supports dual-channel memory with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth versus the Intel part's single-channel 59.7 GB/s, and it offers 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes versus 6 PCIe Gen 4 lanes. These specification advantages indicate the AMD processor would likely win in heavily threaded desktop workloads, but no measured data confirms this.

The distinction is clear: the Intel chip wins in every measured benchmark, while the AMD chip wins only in specification-level comparisons. For workload-specific guidance, the Intel part shows strength in data compression and encryption tasks based on its PassMark scores, while its physics score of 868 suggests moderate performance in physics simulations. The AMD part's larger cache and higher thread count would theoretically benefit rendering, compilation, and virtualization workloads, but the database provides no evidence for these claims.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 has an average benchmark score of 13745, while the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D has an average benchmark score of 0, meaning the database contains no recorded benchmarks for the AMD part.

Q: What is the percentile ranking of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 ranks at the 68th percentile among all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D ranks at the 50th percentile.

Q: How does the Intel Core 3 304 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX at 13786 with a -0.3% delta, the Intel Core i7-8750H at 13868 with a -0.9% delta, the Intel Core 5 120UL at 13594 with a +1.1% delta, and the AMD EPYC 7443 at 13936 with a -1.4% delta.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D has a TDP of 120 watts, and the Intel Core 3 304 has a TDP of 15 watts.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core 3 304 does not.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D is built on the 5 nm process node at TSMC, uses the Raphael codename, and belongs to the Ryzen 7 generation with Zen 4 architecture. It contains 11,270 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. The Intel Core 3 304 uses the 3 nm process node at Intel, carries the Wildcat Lake codename, and belongs to the Core 3 generation. The Intel part has no recorded transistor count or die size in the database.

Cache architecture differs substantially. The AMD chip provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip provides 192 KB of L1 cache total, 2.5 MB of L2 cache total, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD processor's L3 cache is 16 times larger than the Intel part's, which is significant for workloads that benefit from large on-chip data storage.

Memory architecture also differs. The AMD processor supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X in a single-channel configuration with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. Both processors support PCIe, but the AMD part uses Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part uses Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). The AMD chip includes Radeon Graphics as integrated graphics, while the Intel chip includes Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core.

Both processors have locked multipliers and are active in production. The AMD chip is a desktop part on Socket AM5, while the Intel chip is a mobile part on BGA 1516. The AMD part was released on 2026-05-30, and the Intel part was released on 2026-04-15.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field in the database. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, while the Intel Core 3 304 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The AMD part's base clock is 2.67 times higher, though the boost clocks are closer.

The core count differs at 8 versus 5, and the thread count differs at 16 versus 5. The AMD chip's TDP is 120 watts versus 15 watts for the Intel chip, an eightfold difference that reflects the desktop versus mobile market split. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1516.

Memory support differs in channel configuration: dual-channel for AMD versus single-channel for Intel. The AMD part supports ECC memory, the Intel part does not. PCIe configuration differs at Gen 5 with 24 lanes versus Gen 4 with 6 lanes. The AMD part has a launch MSRP of $329, while the Intel part has a launch MSRP of $309. Both parts have locked multipliers, and both are marked as active in production. The AMD part number is 100-000002235, and the Intel part number is SAE3K.