AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and Intel Core 7 350 occupy different corners of the processor market, one a desktop part with a large cache, the other a low-power mobile chip. The recorded benchmark data shows a clear split: the AMD processor dominates multi-threaded and compute-heavy workloads, while the Intel chip takes the single-thread crown. This analysis walks through the head-to-head results, architecture, and use-case implications based strictly on the database measurements.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records 11 shared benchmark results between the two processors. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D wins 9 of those matchups, while the Intel Core 7 350 wins 2. The margin of victory, however, varies dramatically by workload type.

The largest win for the AMD processor comes in the PassMark physics test. The Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores 2779 against the Intel Core 7 350's 1173, a delta of 136.9%. This result indicates a substantial advantage in simulation-style workloads that rely on heavy parallel computation.

Integer math shows a similar gap. The AMD chip scores 70774 versus 33734 for the Intel part, a 109.8% advantage. Prime number finding follows closely, with the AMD processor at 221 and the Intel at 107, a 106.5% delta. These results confirm that the AMD processor handles raw arithmetic throughput far better.

In data compression, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores 271649 against 143123, an 89.8% lead. Random string sorting shows a 91.4% delta, with scores of 32999 and 17238 respectively. The extended instructions test results in a 69.8% advantage for AMD, with scores of 20455 and 12045.

The multithread benchmark, which aggregates overall parallel performance, gives the AMD processor a score of 25047 versus 15170 for the Intel, a 65.1% lead. Data encryption shows a smaller but still significant 44.5% delta, with scores of 15797 and 10933.

The closest contest is in floating-point math. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores 43594, only narrowly ahead of the Intel Core 7 350's 42809, a 1.8% delta. This near-tie suggests the Intel chip's floating-point units are competitive despite its other disadvantages.

The Intel Core 7 350 wins decisively in the single-thread and single-thread equivalent tests. It scores 4100 against the AMD processor's 3494, a 14.8% advantage for Intel. This is the only area where the Intel chip leads, but it is a meaningful lead for lightly threaded applications.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has an average benchmark score of 44573, while the Intel Core 7 350 scores 17779.

Q: How does the single-thread performance compare?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 scores 4100 in the single-thread test, which is 14.8% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D's score of 3494.

Q: What is the multithread performance gap?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores 25047 in the multithread test, 65.1% higher than the Intel Core 7 350's 15170.

Q: Which processor ranks higher among all CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 7 350 is in the 71st percentile.

Q: What is the largest performance delta in either direction?

A: The AMD processor's 136.9% lead in the physics test is the largest delta. The Intel processor's 14.8% lead in single-thread is the largest win for that side.

Q: How do the two processors compare in data encryption?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores 15797, which is 44.5% higher than the Intel Core 7 350's 10933.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is built on a 5 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core 7 350 uses a 3 nm process at Intel. The AMD chip uses the Raphael codename and belongs to the Zen 4 generation, while the Intel part uses the Wildcat Lake codename from the Core 5 generation.

The AMD processor has 6 cores and 12 threads, enabling simultaneous multithreading. The Intel processor also has 6 cores but only 6 threads, lacking hyperthreading. This structural difference contributes directly to the AMD chip's large multithread advantage.

Cache configurations differ sharply. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 350 has 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, but only 6 MB of shared L3. The 90 MB difference in L3 cache is the defining architectural feature of the AMD part, which uses a large 3D-stacked cache design.

The AMD processor supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus with 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X but only over a single-channel bus, yielding 59.7 GB/s. The AMD chip also supports ECC memory, while the Intel part does not.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel Core 7 350 provides Gen 4 with only 6 lanes. The AMD processor targets the desktop socket AM5, while the Intel chip is designed for the mobile BGA 1516 socket.

The AMD processor has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, with a TDP of 65 watts. The Intel chip has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with a TDP of only 15 watts. The Intel part's higher boost clock explains its single-thread advantage, while its much lower base clock and TDP reflect its mobile focus.

The Verdict

The benchmark data positions the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D as the superior processor for any workload that can use multiple threads. Its wins in physics, integer math, prime finding, compression, sorting, and multithread show a consistent pattern of parallel performance dominance. The 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms its high overall standing.

The Intel Core 7 350 occupies a different role. Its 15-watt TDP and mobile socket make it unsuitable for desktop builds that the AMD processor targets. The Intel chip's single-thread score of 4100 is its main strength, and its 71st percentile ranking reflects a solid but not top-tier position.

For a user building a desktop system focused on computing throughput, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is the clear choice from the data. Its 9 out of 11 benchmark wins, including a 65.1% multithread lead, demonstrate broad superiority. The Intel Core 7 350 only makes sense for scenarios where the single-thread advantage and very low power draw are the primary requirements, typical of a thin mobile device.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every measured specification. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has 12 threads against the Intel Core 7 350's 6 threads. Base clocks are 4.00 GHz for AMD and 1.50 GHz for Intel, while boost clocks are 4.50 GHz for AMD and 4.80 GHz for Intel. TDP is 65 watts for AMD and 15 watts for Intel.

The AMD processor uses the AM5 socket, while the Intel uses BGA 1516. The process node is 5 nm at TSMC for AMD, versus 3 nm at Intel for the competitor. The AMD die size is 71 mm² with 11,270 million transistors; the Intel die size and transistor count are not recorded.

Cache layouts diverge completely. AMD provides 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 96 MB shared L3. Intel provides 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 6 MB shared L3. Memory support is DDR5 dual-channel for AMD, versus DDR5 and LPDDR5X single-channel for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 83.2 GB/s for AMD and 59.7 GB/s for Intel. ECC support is present on AMD, absent on Intel.

PCIe generation and lane counts also differ: Gen 5 with 24 lanes for AMD, Gen 4 with 6 lanes for Intel. The AMD processor includes Radeon Graphics, while the Intel chip includes Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The AMD part launched with a $269 MSRP, while the Intel part carries a $469 launch MSRP. Both processors have locked multipliers.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D wins in every multi-threaded and compute-heavy benchmark category. The physics test shows its largest margin at 136.9%. Integer math and prime number finding follow with 109.8% and 106.5% leads respectively. Data compression and random string sorting both show around 90% advantages. The multithread test gives AMD a 65.1% lead, and data encryption a 44.5% lead. Even the closest contest, floating-point math, goes to the AMD processor with a 1.8% margin.

These results make the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D the appropriate choice for workloads like data processing, encryption, simulation, scientific computing, and any application that scales with core count and cache size. The 96 MB of L3 cache likely drives the compression and sorting wins.

The Intel Core 7 350 wins only in the single-thread test, where it leads by 14.8%. This makes it the better option for lightly threaded applications that depend on a single core's speed, such as certain legacy software or single-threaded game engines. The Intel chip's 4.80 GHz boost clock and lower TDP also position it for mobile devices where battery life and thermal limits are priorities.

The data does not support the Intel Core 7 350 for any multi-threaded desktop workload. Its 6 threads and 6 MB of L3 cache place it far behind the AMD part in the database's recorded metrics. The Intel chip's 71st percentile ranking versus the AMD's 89th percentile reinforces this gap.