AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX vs Intel Core 3 304 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX records an average benchmark score of 60104, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 3 304 averages 13745, which places it in the 68th percentile.

Q: How large is the performance gap in multithreaded workloads?

A: In the PassMark multithread test, the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX scores 31517 versus 11625 for the Intel Core 3 304, a delta of 171.1% in favor of the AMD part.

Q: Is the Intel Core 3 304 competitive in single-thread performance?

A: The Intel part scores 3614 in the PassMark single-thread test, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX scores 3879. The AMD processor leads by only 7.3%, which is the narrowest margin across all head-to-head tests.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads, meaning it does not support simultaneous multithreading.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX boosts to 5.10 GHz, while the Intel Core 3 304 boosts to 4.30 GHz.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core 3 304?

A: The launch MSRP of the Intel Core 3 304 is $309.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX belongs to the 8000 series and uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Dragon Range codename. It is built on a 5 nm process at TSMC with 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. The Intel Core 3 304 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and is fabricated on a 3 nm process at Intel, though the database does not list transistor count or die size for this part.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD processor provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3. The Intel processor provides 192 KB of L1 total, 2.5 MB of L2 total, and 6 MB of shared L3. The AMD part also has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Intel part is locked.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX supports DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core 3 304 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X but only over a single-channel bus, delivering 59.7 GB/s. Neither processor supports ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The AMD part uses Gen 5 with 28 CPU lanes, while the Intel part uses Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD processor includes Radeon 610M, and the Intel processor includes Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core. Both are mobile parts in active production, with the AMD release date listed as 2025-04-22 and the Intel release date as 2026-04-15.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX wins every head-to-head benchmark in the database. The largest advantage appears in integer math, where it scores 100328 against 24640, a delta of 307.2%. Data compression shows a 216.9% lead, and random string sorting shows a 225.7% lead. These results indicate that the AMD processor is heavily favored in CPU-intensive compute tasks, compression workloads, and sorting algorithms.

The Intel Core 3 304 does not win any recorded test. Its closest result is single-thread performance, where it trails by only 7.3%. This suggests that in lightly threaded, latency-sensitive tasks, the Intel part is comparatively less disadvantaged, but it still does not overtake the AMD processor. The Intel part's lower power envelope of 15 W TDP versus 55 W for the AMD part may be relevant for some mobile designs, but the recorded benchmark data shows no scenario where the Intel part comes out ahead.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every specification field. The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads. Base clocks are 3.60 GHz for AMD and 1.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 5.10 GHz for AMD and 4.30 GHz for Intel. TDP is 55 W for AMD and 15 W for Intel.

The AMD part uses AMD Socket FL1, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1516. The process node is 5 nm for AMD and 3 nm for Intel. The foundry is TSMC for AMD and Intel for the Intel part. L1 cache is 64 KB per core for AMD versus 192 KB total for Intel. L2 cache is 1 MB per core for AMD versus 2.5 MB total for Intel. L3 cache is 32 MB shared for AMD versus 6 MB shared for Intel.

Memory bus width differs: dual-channel for AMD, single-channel for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 83.2 GB/s for AMD and 59.7 GB/s for Intel. PCIe generation and lane counts differ: Gen 5 with 28 lanes for AMD, Gen 4 with 6 lanes for Intel. The AMD part lists an unlocked multiplier and part number 100-000001851. The Intel part is locked and carries part number SAE3K. The AMD launch MSRP is not listed in the database; the Intel launch MSRP is $309.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX dominates the recorded benchmark set with 11 wins out of 11 head-to-head tests. The largest margins are in integer math (307.2% delta), random string sorting (225.7%), and data compression (216.9%). These are all heavily parallel workloads where the AMD part's 8 cores, 16 threads, and larger cache pool provide a clear advantage.

The data encryption test shows a 156.9% lead for AMD (21840 versus 8501). Extended instructions show a 185.3% lead (27638 versus 9686). Floating point math shows a 108.5% lead (61972 versus 29722). Prime number finding shows a 133.8% lead (159 versus 68). Physics simulation shows a 93.7% lead (1681 versus 868). Multithread performance shows a 171.1% lead (31517 versus 11625).

The narrowest margin is single-thread performance. The AMD part scores 3879 and the Intel part scores 3614, a delta of only 7.3%. This result appears twice in the database under the test names passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, with identical scores. This is the only benchmark where the Intel Core 3 304 comes close to matching the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX.

For context on overall positioning, the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX sits near the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX in the database with a 0% delta, and it is 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i9-14900F and 0.8% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D. The Intel Core 3 304, by contrast, sits near the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX with a -0.3% delta, and it is 1.1% behind the Intel Core 5 120UL.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a decisive outcome. The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX wins every head-to-head test and holds a 92nd percentile ranking across all CPUs, while the Intel Core 3 304 holds a 68th percentile ranking. The average benchmark scores differ by a factor of more than four: 60104 for AMD versus 13745 for Intel.

For workloads that stress multiple cores, the AMD processor is the clear choice. Integer math, data compression, and random string sorting all show deltas above 200%, meaning the AMD part completes these tasks more than three times as fast in some cases. Even in the weakest AMD result, physics simulation, the lead is 93.7%.

For workloads that depend on single-thread speed, the Intel part is closer but still behind. The 7.3% gap in single-thread performance means the AMD processor remains faster, but the difference is small enough that the Intel part may be acceptable in lightly threaded scenarios if its other characteristics, such as the 15 W TDP, matter more to the system design.

The Intel Core 3 304 offers a 3 nm process, a lower TDP, and support for LPDDR5X memory, but the benchmark data shows no test where it outperforms the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX. The AMD part also provides more PCIe lanes, higher memory bandwidth, and a larger L3 cache. Based on the database measurements, the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX is the stronger processor in every recorded performance category.