AMD Ryzen 5 150 vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data splits 6 wins for the AMD Ryzen 5 150 and 5 for the Intel Core 7 350, but the margins tell a more complex story. The AMD part dominates integer-heavy workloads, while the Intel chip counters with superior single-thread and specialized math performance.

The largest delta in the entire head-to-head set belongs to AMD in integer math. The Ryzen 5 150 scores 62,151 against 33,734 for the Core 7 350, a 84.2% advantage. This is the most decisive result recorded between the two. Data compression also goes heavily to AMD, with 211,289 versus 143,123, a 47.6% lead. Random string sorting shows a 29.8% gap in AMD's favor, and data encryption adds a 22.8% win. Extended instructions round out AMD's wins with a 21.8% margin.

Intel's responses come in specific workloads. Single-thread performance is the clearest, with the Core 7 350 scoring 4,100 versus 3,155 for AMD, a 23% lead. Prime number finding shows the biggest relative swing in the entire comparison: Intel scores 107 against AMD's 47, a 56.1% advantage. Floating-point math gives Intel an 18% edge at 42,809 versus 35,118. Physics simulation also favors Intel by 31.3% at 1,173 versus 806.

Multithread performance, the broadest summary metric in the PassMark suite, goes to AMD at 17,492 versus 15,170, a 15.3% margin. This result is notable because both processors have six cores, but the Ryzen 5 150 has 12 threads while the Core 7 350 has only six. The overall benchmark averages reflect the pattern: the AMD chip's average benchmark score is 34,881, while the Intel part averages 17,779, though these figures include different test sets and should be read with caution.

The percentile rankings place the Ryzen 5 150 at the 84th percentile across all CPUs, while the Core 7 350 sits at the 71st percentile. The nearest rivals for AMD include the Intel Xeon 6349P at a 0% delta, the Intel Core 7 253PTE at -0.2%, the Intel Core i7-13800H at -0.3%, and the Intel Core i9-12900HX at -0.3%. For Intel, the closest competition includes the Intel Core 5 221TE at -0.5%, the AMD EPYC 9374F at 0.5%, the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT at -0.6%, and the Intel Core 5 120U at -0.7%.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing processes and design philosophies. AMD builds the Ryzen 5 150 on TSMC's 6 nm node, while Intel uses its own 3 nm process for the Core 7 350. The AMD die measures 210 mm², while Intel does not list a die size in the database.

Core architecture diverges sharply. The Ryzen 5 150 uses Zen 3+ cores under the Rembrandt-R codename, with 6 cores and 12 threads. The Core 7 350 uses the Wildcat Lake codename with 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading. This thread count difference explains much of the multithread benchmark gap.

Cache configurations differ in both size and organization. AMD allocates 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel uses 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and only 6 MB of shared L3. The L1 and L2 per-core allocations favor Intel, while the shared L3 heavily favors AMD.

Memory support marks another clear separation. AMD supports DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus delivering 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X but uses a single-channel memory bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. Neither processor supports ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The AMD part provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while Intel offers Gen 4 with only 6 lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well: AMD uses a Radeon 660M, while Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores.

Clock speeds show a trade-off. The Ryzen 5 150 has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost of 4.55 GHz. The Core 7 350 lists a much lower base of 1.50 GHz but a higher boost of 4.80 GHz. Power envelopes diverge substantially, with AMD rated at 35 W TDP and Intel at 15 W TDP.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 5 150 is the choice for throughput-oriented workloads. The 84.2% lead in integer math makes it well suited for general computation, database operations, and any task that relies on heavy integer processing. Data compression shows a 47.6% advantage, which suggests strong performance for archiving, file transfers, and storage-related tasks. The 29.8% lead in random string sorting reinforces this pattern: sorting algorithms, text processing, and certain data structure operations should favor AMD. The 22.8% edge in data encryption indicates faster cryptographic workloads. The 15.3% multithread advantage, driven by 12 threads versus 6, makes it the better option for heavily threaded applications that can use all available execution contexts.

The Core 7 350 wins where latency and single-thread execution matter most. The 23% single-thread lead gives it an edge in lightly threaded applications, legacy software, and workloads that scale poorly across cores. The 56.1% advantage in prime number finding is a strong indicator for certain mathematical workloads, though this is a narrow test. Floating-point math at 18% ahead makes it preferable for numerical computation, scientific calculations, and any workload dominated by FPU operations. The 31.3% physics simulation win suggests better performance in physics engines, which often rely on high-frequency single-thread execution with floating-point intensity.

The power data adds another dimension. At 15 W TDP versus 35 W, the Intel part draws substantially less power, which matters in thermally constrained mobile systems. The AMD part's higher TDP correlates with its multithread advantage but also indicates greater power consumption. The single-channel memory bus on Intel limits memory bandwidth, which could constrain certain workloads despite the CPU-side wins.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 has 12 threads across 6 cores, while the Intel Core 7 350 has 6 threads across 6 cores.

Q: What is the single-thread performance difference?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 scores 4,100 in the PassMark single-thread test, which is 23% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 150's 3,155.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 has 16 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 7 350 has 6 MB of shared L3.

Q: How do the memory channels compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 uses a dual-channel memory bus with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel Core 7 350 uses a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What is the multithread benchmark result?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 scores 17,492 in PassMark multithread, which is 15.3% higher than the Intel Core 7 350's 15,170.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 boosts to 4.80 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 150 boosts to 4.55 GHz.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 150 | Intel Core 7 350 |

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

| Cores | 6 | 6 |

| Threads | 12 | 6 |

| Base Clock | 3.30 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.55 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 15 W |

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

| Codename | Rembrandt-R | Wildcat Lake |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB per core | 192 KB per core |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB per core | 2.5 MB per core |

| 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 | Gen 4, 20 Lanes | Gen 4, 6 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 660M | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Die Size | 210 mm² | Not listed |

| Release Date | 2025-09-30 | 2026-04-15 |

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $469 |

| Part Number | 100-000000990(FP7r2) | SAE3F |