AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D records an average benchmark score of 37,018, while the Intel Core 7 350 records 17,779. The AMD part also sits at the 85th percentile among all CPUs, compared to the 71st percentile for the Intel part.

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 wins the PassMark single-thread test with a score of 4,100, which is 28.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D's 2,941. The Intel part also shows a higher boost clock, 4.80 GHz versus 4.00 GHz.

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D has 12 threads (6 cores with simultaneous multithreading), while the Intel Core 7 350 has 6 threads (6 cores without multithreading). This thread advantage contributes to the AMD part's wins in multi-threaded workloads.

Q: What is the difference in memory support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D supports DDR4 memory over a dual-channel bus with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part also lacks ECC memory support, which the AMD part includes.

Q: Which processor includes integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 includes Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe), while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D has no integrated graphics (N/A). This makes the Intel part suitable for systems without a discrete GPU.

Q: In how many head-to-head benchmark tests does each processor win?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D wins 8 of the 11 recorded head-to-head tests. The Intel Core 7 350 wins 3 tests: floating-point math, single-thread, and singlethread (the latter two being the same PassMark test).

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D dominates the multi-threaded and memory-intensive workloads. Its largest victory comes in the physics test, where it scores 2,282 against the Intel part's 1,173, a 94.5% advantage. Integer math shows a 78% delta, with the AMD part scoring 60,033 versus 33,734. Data compression favors the AMD part by 61%, with scores of 230,392 versus 143,123. The AMD part also wins in extended instructions (15,925 versus 12,045, a 32.2% delta), random string sorting (23,675 versus 17,238, a 37.3% delta), multithread (20,363 versus 15,170, a 34.2% delta), data encryption (13,967 versus 10,933, a 27.8% delta), and find prime numbers (170 versus 107, a 58.9% delta).

The Intel Core 7 350 wins where single-thread speed matters most. Its single-thread score of 4,100 beats the AMD part's 2,941 by 28.3%. Floating-point math also goes to Intel, with 42,809 versus 34,511, a 19.4% delta in Intel's favor. These two wins point to workloads that are lightly threaded and heavily dependent on raw clock speed, as the Intel part boosts to 4.80 GHz versus 4.00 GHz for the AMD part.

The data suggests a clear split: the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is better suited for parallel, data-heavy tasks such as compression, encryption, and physics simulation, while the Intel Core 7 350 is better for single-threaded, latency-sensitive tasks that benefit from higher clock frequency and newer instruction handling.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is built on the Zen 3 architecture with the codename Vermeer, part of the 5000 series. It uses a 7 nm process from TSMC with a die size of 74 mm². The Intel Core 7 350 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and a 3 nm process from Intel's own foundry. These process differences explain the Intel part's lower TDP of 15 watts versus 105 watts for the AMD part.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD part provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a large 96 MB shared L3 cache. The Intel part provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, but only 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part's 96 MB of L3 is 16 times larger than the Intel part's 6 MB, which directly supports its strong performance in data compression and physics workloads.

Core counts match at 6, but threading differs: the AMD part supports 12 threads, while the Intel part supports 6. The AMD part is unlocked in the sense of having simultaneous multithreading, though both processors have their multipliers locked. The AMD part uses the AM4 socket, while the Intel part uses BGA 1516, indicating a soldered mobile package.

The Intel part includes integrated graphics, specifically Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, while the AMD part has no integrated graphics. The AMD part supports ECC memory, while the Intel part does not. PCIe lanes also differ: the AMD part provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only).

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification category except core count and unlocked multiplier status.

• Threads: AMD 12, Intel 6
• Base clock: AMD 3.00 GHz, Intel 1.50 GHz
• Boost clock: AMD 4.00 GHz, Intel 4.80 GHz
• TDP: AMD 105 W, Intel 15 W
• Socket: AMD Socket AM4, Intel BGA 1516
• Process node: AMD 7 nm (TSMC), Intel 3 nm (Intel)
• L1 cache: AMD 64 KB per core, Intel 192 KB per core
• L2 cache: AMD 512 KB per core, Intel 2.5 MB per core
• L3 cache: AMD 96 MB shared, Intel 6 MB shared
• Memory support: AMD DDR4, Intel DDR5 and LPDDR5X
• Memory bus: AMD dual-channel, Intel single-channel
• Memory bandwidth: AMD 51.2 GB/s, Intel 59.7 GB/s
• ECC memory: AMD yes, Intel no
• PCIe: AMD Gen 4, 20 lanes; Intel Gen 4, 6 lanes
• Integrated graphics: AMD N/A, Intel Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe)
• Market segment: AMD Desktop, Intel Mobile
• Release date: AMD 2025-06-04, Intel 2026-04-15
• Part number: AMD 100-000001504, Intel SAE3F

The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $469. The AMD part has no listed launch MSRP in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest margin in the comparison belongs to the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D in the physics test. Its score of 2,282 is 94.5% higher than the Intel Core 7 350's 1,173. This is an extreme gap, suggesting the AMD part's combination of 12 threads and 96 MB of L3 cache is highly effective for physics calculations.

The second-largest margin is in integer math, where the AMD part scores 60,033 versus 33,734, a 78% advantage. Data compression follows with a 61% delta, with scores of 230,392 versus 143,123. Prime number finding shows a 58.9% delta in favor of AMD (170 versus 107). Random string sorting gives AMD a 37.3% delta (23,675 versus 17,238). Multithread testing shows AMD ahead by 34.2% (20,363 versus 15,170). Extended instructions favor AMD by 32.2% (15,925 versus 12,045). Data encryption shows a 27.8% delta in AMD's favor (13,967 versus 10,933).

The Intel Core 7 350's biggest win is in single-thread performance, where its 4,100 beats the AMD part's 2,941 by 28.3%. Floating-point math is the only other Intel win, with 42,809 versus 34,511, a 19.4% delta. These two wins are notable because they show the Intel part's 4.80 GHz boost clock, combined with its larger per-core L1 and L2 caches (192 KB and 2.5 MB versus 64 KB and 512 KB), can overcome the AMD part's thread and L3 cache advantages in specific scenarios.

The overall pattern is consistent: the AMD part wins all tests that scale with threads, cache capacity, or memory bandwidth, while the Intel part wins tests that scale with clock speed and per-core cache efficiency. The average benchmark scores reflect this, with the AMD part at 37,018 and the Intel part at 17,779, a gap of more than 2x in favor of AMD.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a straightforward selection based on workload. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is the stronger processor for multi-threaded, cache-sensitive, and data-intensive tasks. It wins 8 of 11 head-to-head tests, including physics, integer math, data compression, and encryption. Its 96 MB of L3 cache and 12 threads provide a decisive edge in these scenarios, and its average benchmark score of 37,018 places it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs.

The Intel Core 7 350 is the better choice for single-threaded workloads and situations where integrated graphics are required. Its single-thread score of 4,100 is 28.3% ahead of the AMD part, and its floating-point math score of 42,809 is 19.4% ahead. The Intel part also consumes far less power, with a 15 W TDP versus 105 W, and it includes Intel Xe3 Graphics, making it suitable for compact or mobile systems without a discrete GPU.

The data also shows that the Intel part's single-channel memory bus and 6 MB of L3 cache limit its multi-threaded performance. Despite a higher memory bandwidth rating of 59.7 GB/s versus 51.2 GB/s, the AMD part's dual-channel bus and massive L3 cache produce better results in memory-heavy tests. The Intel part's higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz versus 4.00 GHz explains its single-thread advantage.

For desktop users running parallel workloads, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is the clear winner based on benchmark results. For mobile users needing integrated graphics, low power consumption, and strong single-thread performance, the Intel Core 7 350 fits that profile. The choice depends entirely on whether the workload prioritizes multi-threaded throughput or single-thread speed, with the AMD part delivering more than double the average benchmark score of the Intel part.