Intel Core 3 304 vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

The Intel Core 3 304 and Intel Core 7 350 are both mobile processors built on the same Wildcat Lake platform, but the benchmark data shows they are far from equals. The Core 7 350 wins every single recorded benchmark comparison, with the largest margins appearing in multi-threaded workloads. The average benchmark score for the Core 7 350 is 17779, placing it at the 71st percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 3 304 averages 13745 and sits at the 68th percentile. The Core 7 350 also has a lower launch MSRP of $469, compared to the Core 3 304's launch MSRP of $309.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most striking result in the database is the multi-core performance gap. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core 7 350 scores 8030 against the Core 3 304's 5263, a delta of -34.5% favoring the Core 7 350. The same pattern appears in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where the Core 7 350 scores 1220 and the Core 3 304 scores 849, a 30.4% difference. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows a 22.6% gap, with scores of 5373 and 4160 respectively. These results indicate that the Core 7 350 delivers substantially higher sustained multi-threaded throughput, which is its strongest advantage in the entire benchmark suite.

Single-core performance also favors the Core 7 350, though by smaller margins. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Core 7 350 scores 2046 versus 1765 for the Core 3 304, a 13.7% difference. Cinebench R20 single-core shows a 22.6% gap with scores of 758 and 587, while Cinebench R15 single-core has the narrowest margin at 9.6%, with scores of 292 and 264. PassMark single-thread results mirror this trend, showing the Core 7 350 at 4100 and the Core 3 304 at 3614, an 11.9% lead.

The PassMark suite reveals consistent advantages across diverse workload types. Floating point math shows the Core 7 350 at 42809 against 29722 for the Core 3 304, a 30.6% lead. Integer math favors the Core 7 350 by 27%, with scores of 33734 and 24640. Find prime numbers shows the largest single delta at -36.4%, with the Core 7 350 scoring 107 and the Core 3 304 scoring 68. Data encryption has a 22.2% gap, with scores of 10933 and 8501, while data compression shows a 19.8% difference, with scores of 143123 and 114775. Extended instructions, random string sorting, physics, and multithread tests all show the Core 7 350 ahead by margins between 19.6% and 26%.

Where Each One Wins

The data shows no benchmark category where the Core 3 304 takes a win. Every one of the 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons lists the Core 7 350 as the winner. The Core 3 304's closest relative performance comes in single-threaded workloads, where the delta narrows to under 10% in Cinebench R15 single-core. This suggests that for lightly threaded tasks, the Core 3 304 is less disadvantaged, though it still trails.

The Core 7 350 dominates in multi-core rendering, physics simulation, and math-heavy workloads. Cinebench R23 multi-core, floating point math, and find prime numbers show the largest deltas, indicating the Core 7 350 is markedly better suited for content creation, scientific computing, and other parallel workloads. The Core 3 304 remains functional for basic productivity and light single-threaded tasks, but the benchmark data does not support any scenario where it outperforms the Core 7 350.

The Core 3 304'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%, and the Intel Core i7-8750H at 13868 with a -0.9% delta. The Core 7 350's nearest rivals include the Intel Core 5 221TE at 17860 with a -0.5% delta and the AMD EPYC 9374F at 17693 with a 0.5% delta. These comparisons show that the Core 3 304 performs in line with older high-end desktop parts, while the Core 7 350 competes with more recent server and desktop chips.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the Wildcat Lake codename, the 3 nm process node, and the Intel BGA 1516 socket. The Core 3 304 is listed under the "Core 3 (Wildcat Lake)" generation, while the Core 7 350 is listed under "Core 5 (Wildcat Lake)". The Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads, while the Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads. Neither processor supports hyper-threading, so thread counts match core counts.

The cache configuration differs in an important way. The Core 3 304 has an L1 cache of 192 KB total, while the Core 7 350 lists 192 KB per core. The L2 cache on the Core 3 304 is 2.5 MB total, while the Core 7 350 lists 2.5 MB per core. Both share a 6 MB L3 cache. This means the Core 7 350 has additional total L2 and L1 capacity due to its extra core, which contributes to its performance advantage in cache-sensitive workloads.

The integrated graphics also differ. The Core 3 304 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe unit, while the Core 7 350 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe units. This doubles the graphics execution resources, though the benchmark data provided does not include GPU-specific tests. Both processors have the same memory support of DDR5 and LPDDR5X, the same single-channel memory bus, and the same 59.7 GB/s memory bandwidth. They also share the same PCIe configuration of Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only).

Specification Differences

The most direct specification difference is core count. The Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads, while the Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The boost clock also differs, with the Core 3 304 boosting to 4.30 GHz and the Core 7 350 boosting to 4.80 GHz. Both have a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a TDP of 15 watts.

The integrated graphics unit differs as noted, with 1 Xe unit on the Core 3 304 and 2 Xe units on the Core 7 350. The cache structure differs in per-core versus total allocation, as described in the architecture section. The part numbers differ, with the Core 3 304 using SAE3K and the Core 7 350 using SAE3F. The launch MSRP differs, with the Core 3 304 at $309 and the Core 7 350 at $469.

Both processors share identical memory support, memory bus width, memory bandwidth, ECC support (none), socket, process node, foundry, market segment (mobile), production status (active), and release date of 2026-04-15. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. Both support DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, and both use a single-channel memory bus.

FAQ

Q: What is the biggest performance difference between the Intel Core 3 304 and Intel Core 7 350?

A: The largest delta is in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Core 7 350 scores 8030 against the Core 3 304's 5263, a 34.5% advantage. The PassMark find prime numbers test shows an even larger relative gap at 36.4%, with scores of 107 and 68.

Q: How much faster is the Core 7 350 in single-threaded workloads?

A: Single-threaded deltas range from 9.6% in Cinebench R15 to 22.6% in Cinebench R20. PassMark single-thread shows an 11.9% lead, with scores of 4100 and 3614.

Q: Do both processors use the same socket and process node?

A: Yes, both use the Intel BGA 1516 socket and are built on Intel's 3 nm process with the Wildcat Lake codename.

Q: What is the core and thread configuration for each?

A: The Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads, while the Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads. Neither supports hyper-threading.

Q: How does the integrated graphics compare?

A: The Core 3 304 has Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe unit, while the Core 7 350 has Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe units.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores and percentiles?

A: The Core 7 350 has an average benchmark score of 17779 and sits at the 71st percentile, while the Core 3 304 averages 13745 and sits at the 68th percentile.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous. The Intel Core 7 350 outperforms the Intel Core 3 304 in every recorded test, with overall average scores of 17779 versus 13745. The Core 7 350 also sits higher in the percentile ranking, at 71 versus 68, and its nearest rivals include much stronger parts such as the AMD EPYC 9374F and AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT, while the Core 3 304 competes with older hardware like the Intel Core i7-8750H and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX.

For users whose workloads rely on multi-core rendering, physics simulation, or heavy math operations, the Core 7 350 is the clear choice based on the 22.6% to 36.4% deltas in those categories. The extra core, higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz, and doubled graphics Xe units provide measurable advantages across the board.

The Core 3 304 is not without reason to exist, but the data does not support choosing it over the Core 7 350 on performance grounds. Its lower launch MSRP of $309 versus $469 may be considered, but the performance gap is substantial and consistent. The single-threaded results show the smallest deltas, so for very light, single-threaded tasks the Core 3 304 is less far behind, but it still trails in every recorded benchmark. The verdict from the database is straightforward: the Core 7 350 is the superior processor for any workload measured in this comparison.