AMD Ryzen 7 170 vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

AMD Ryzen 7 170 and Intel Core 7 350 are both mobile processors aimed at different workloads, and the benchmark data shows a clear split between raw multi-threaded throughput and single-core efficiency. The AMD part wins 7 of the 11 recorded head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel part wins 4, but the margins tell the more important story: AMD dominates heavily in integer math, data compression, and encryption, while Intel leads in single-thread tests, prime number finding, and physics simulation. The database places the AMD Ryzen 7 170 at the 88th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel Core 7 350 sits at the 71st percentile, indicating that on average, the AMD processor ranks higher across the full benchmark suite.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 170 has an average benchmark score of 43,689, while the Intel Core 7 350 has an average score of 17,779. The AMD part is also surrounded by closer rivals in the database, with its nearest competitor, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745, scoring 43,704, a delta of 0 percent.

Q: How do the two compare in multi-threaded performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 170 scores 20,760 in the PassMark multithread test, which is 36.8 percent higher than the Intel Core 7 350’s 15,170. The AMD part also has 8 cores and 16 threads, compared to 6 cores and 6 threads for the Intel part.

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 350 win any benchmark categories?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 7 350 wins in four recorded tests: PassMark find prime numbers (107 vs 49, a 54.2 percent margin), PassMark physics (1,173 vs 890, a 24.1 percent margin), and both PassMark single-thread and single-thread tests (4,100 vs 3,128, a 23.7 percent margin each).

Q: What is the difference in memory bandwidth between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 170 supports dual-channel DDR5 with a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Intel Core 7 350 supports single-channel DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, which is slightly higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 170’s boost clock of 4.75 GHz. The AMD part has a much higher base clock of 3.20 GHz compared to the Intel part’s 1.50 GHz.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No, both the AMD Ryzen 7 170 and the Intel Core 7 350 have the multiplier locked, so neither supports user overclocking.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen 7 170 is the stronger choice for workloads that rely on parallel processing and heavy integer operations. Its 8 cores and 16 threads deliver a multithread score of 20,760, which is 36.8 percent ahead of the Intel Core 7 350. In integer math, the AMD part scores 79,738, a 136.4 percent advantage over the Intel part’s 33,734, making it the clear pick for tasks like compilation, scientific computing, or any workload that scales with core count. The AMD part also leads in data compression by 85.8 percent, in random string sorting by 61.3 percent, and in extended instructions by 50.3 percent, all of which point to strong all-core efficiency.

On the other hand, the Intel Core 7 350 is the better option for single-thread-sensitive applications and scenarios where power draw matters more. It scores 4,100 in single-thread tests, which is 23.7 percent higher than the AMD part’s 3,128, and it also wins in physics simulation by 24.1 percent and in prime number finding by 54.2 percent. With a thermal design power of 15 watts versus the AMD part’s 35 watts, the Intel processor is positioned for thin-and-light systems where sustained single-core bursts matter more than multi-core throughput.

For users who need a balanced mobile processor with strong multi-threaded capability, the AMD Ryzen 7 170 is the data-backed winner. For users who prioritize single-thread responsiveness and low power draw, the Intel Core 7 350 holds the advantage. The percentile rankings reinforce this: the AMD part at the 88th percentile versus the Intel part at the 71st percentile shows that, across the entire CPU landscape, the AMD processor is the higher-performing part on average.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest win for the AMD Ryzen 7 170 comes in the PassMark integer math test, where it scores 79,738 against the Intel Core 7 350’s 33,734, a delta of 136.4 percent. This is followed by data compression, where the AMD part scores 265,920 against 143,123, an 85.8 percent margin. Random string sorting shows a 61.3 percent advantage for the AMD part (27,804 vs 17,238), and extended instructions show a 50.3 percent margin (18,107 vs 12,045). Data encryption also favors the AMD processor, with a score of 16,078 versus 10,933, a 47.1 percent lead. The multithread test shows a 36.8 percent advantage for the AMD part (20,760 vs 15,170), and floating point math is close but still favors AMD, with 44,979 versus 42,809, a 5.1 percent margin.

The Intel Core 7 350’s biggest win is in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where it scores 107 against the AMD part’s 49, a 54.2 percent margin. Physics simulation favors Intel by 24.1 percent (1,173 vs 890), and both single-thread tests show a 23.7 percent advantage for Intel (4,100 vs 3,128). These four wins are significant, but they are concentrated in single-core and specific math workloads, while the AMD part wins across a broader range of tests.

The average benchmark score difference is stark: 43,689 for the AMD Ryzen 7 170 versus 17,779 for the Intel Core 7 350. The nearest rivals in the database for the AMD part include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 at 43,704 (delta 0 percent), the AMD Ryzen 7 260 at 43,717 (delta -0.1 percent), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 at 43,431 (delta 0.6 percent). For the Intel part, the nearest rivals are the Intel Core 5 221TE at 17,860 (delta -0.5 percent), the AMD EPYC 9374F at 17,693 (delta 0.5 percent), and the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT at 17,891 (delta -0.6 percent). This places the AMD part in a much higher performance tier overall.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ substantially: the AMD Ryzen 7 170 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads. Base clocks are also far apart, with the AMD part running at 3.20 GHz and the Intel part at 1.50 GHz. Boost clocks are closer, with the AMD part at 4.75 GHz and the Intel part at 4.80 GHz. Thermal design power is a major differentiator: the AMD part is rated at 35 watts, while the Intel part is rated at 15 watts.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 supports DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus and a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Intel Core 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel memory bus and a bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. ECC memory is supported on the AMD part but not on the Intel part.

PCIe lanes are another difference: the AMD part provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ, with the AMD part using Radeon 680M and the Intel part using Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe). Sockets are also different: the AMD part uses AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1516.

The process node and foundry are distinct: the AMD part is built on a 6 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 210 mm², while the Intel part is built on a 3 nm process at Intel with no die size recorded. Both processors are marked as active in production and are for the mobile market segment. The AMD part has a release date of September 30, 2025, and the Intel part has a release date of April 15, 2026. The AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded, while the Intel part has a launch MSRP of $469.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 170 uses the Zen 3+ architecture under the codename Rembrandt-R, part of the Ryzen 7 generation. It is built on a 6 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 210 mm². The cache layout includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 350 uses the Wildcat Lake codename under the Core 5 generation, built on a 3 nm process at Intel. Its cache layout includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

These architectural differences explain the benchmark results. The AMD part’s larger L3 cache (16 MB vs 6 MB) and dual-channel memory bus (76.8 GB/s vs 59.7 GB/s) contribute to its dominance in data compression, encryption, and integer math, where memory bandwidth and cache capacity matter. The Intel part’s smaller process node (3 nm vs 6 nm) and higher per-core L2 cache (2.5 MB per core vs 512 KB per core) help explain its single-thread advantage and higher physics score. The Intel part also has a higher L1 cache per core (192 KB vs 64 KB), which supports its stronger performance in prime number finding.

The AMD part’s 16 threads versus the Intel part’s 6 threads is a direct result of simultaneous multithreading, which the AMD architecture supports and the Intel part does not, based on the thread count. This is the primary driver of the AMD part’s multithread score of 20,760 versus 15,170. The Intel part’s higher boost clock (4.80 GHz vs 4.75 GHz) and lower TDP (15 watts vs 35 watts) indicate a design focused on efficiency and burst performance.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 170 wins in seven recorded benchmarks: data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, floating point math, integer math, multithread, and random string sorting. These are workloads that benefit from more cores, more threads, and higher memory bandwidth. The data shows that the AMD part is 85.8 percent faster in data compression, 47.1 percent faster in encryption, 50.3 percent faster in extended instructions, 136.4 percent faster in integer math, 36.8 percent faster in multithread, and 61.3 percent faster in random string sorting. This makes it the appropriate choice for file archiving, database workloads, cryptographic operations, and any parallel compute task.

The Intel Core 7 350 wins in four recorded benchmarks: find prime numbers, physics, single-thread, and single-thread (the latter two are the same score recorded twice). It is 54.2 percent faster in prime number finding, 24.1 percent faster in physics, and 23.7 percent faster in single-thread tests. These wins point to applications that rely on a single core’s peak performance, such as certain simulation engines, legacy single-threaded software, and tasks with low thread counts. The Intel part’s lower TDP of 15 watts also makes it more suitable for passively cooled or ultra-portable devices, though the database does not record thermal or battery results.

The percentile ranking supports this split: the AMD part is at the 88th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part is at the 71st percentile. The AMD part’s nearest rivals all score above 43,000 on average, while the Intel part’s nearest rivals all score below 18,000 on average. This confirms that the AMD Ryzen 7 170 belongs to a higher performance class, while the Intel Core 7 350 is positioned in a lower tier, trading raw throughput for efficiency and single-core speed.