AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data separates these two mobile processors into clearly different performance tiers. The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX wins 9 of the 11 recorded head-to-head comparisons, with the Intel Core 7 350 taking only the two single-thread tests. For workloads that scale across cores, the AMD part is the decisive choice: it more than doubles the Intel chip in multithreaded throughput, integer math, and data compression. The Intel Core 7 350 competes only in lightly threaded tasks, where its single-core score of 4100 edges out the AMD's 3879 by 5.4%. The database places the AMD at the 92nd percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel sits at the 71st percentile. The average benchmark score of 60104 for the AMD versus 17779 for the Intel confirms a massive overall performance gap. The AMD part belongs in systems where processing throughput is the priority; the Intel part suits efficiency-focused designs that still need respectable single-thread behavior. The Intel carries a launch MSRP of $469, which the database records without further pricing commentary.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from opposite design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX uses the Zen 4 architecture on a 5 nm TSMC process, with the Dragon Range codename. It packs 8 cores and 16 threads, meaning each core can handle two threads simultaneously. The Intel Core 7 350 uses the Wildcat Lake codename on Intel's own 3 nm process, with 6 cores and 6 threads, so no simultaneous multithreading. The AMD's transistor count is recorded at 6,570 million on a 71 mm² die, while the Intel's transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database.

Cache organization differs substantially. The AMD allocates 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3. The Intel allocates 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and only 6 MB of shared L3. The AMD's larger shared L3 pool gives it a major advantage for data reuse across cores. The AMD supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X on a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s. The AMD also offers PCIe Gen 5 with 28 CPU lanes, while the Intel provides PCIe Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes. Neither processor supports ECC memory.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD uses the Radeon 610M, while the Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The AMD has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel is locked. The AMD's base clock is 3.60 GHz with a boost of 5.10 GHz, while the Intel runs a 1.50 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost. The AMD's thermal design point is 55 watts, compared to 15 watts for the Intel. The sockets are different: AMD Socket FL1 for the AMD, Intel BGA 1516 for the Intel. The AMD is part of the 8000 series and belongs to the Ryzen 7 generation under Zen 4 (Dragon Range); the Intel is recorded as Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) generation.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX dominates every multithreaded and parallel workload in the database. In PassMark integer math, the AMD scores 100328 against the Intel's 33734, a 197.4% advantage, the largest margin in the comparison. Data compression shows a 154.2% lead, with the AMD at 363759 versus 143123. Random string sorting goes to the AMD by 158.1%, 44494 to 17238. The multithread test itself shows 31517 for the AMD against 15170 for the Intel, a 107.8% difference. Extended instructions favor the AMD by 129.5%, 27638 to 12045. Data encryption shows a 99.8% lead, 21840 to 10933. Floating point math favors the AMD by 44.8%, 61972 to 42809. Prime number finding is 48.6% faster on the AMD, 159 to 107. Physics simulation shows a 43.3% advantage, 1681 to 1173.

The Intel Core 7 350 wins only the single-thread tests. Its PassMark single-thread score of 4100 beats the AMD's 3879 by 5.4%. This indicates that for purely sequential tasks, the Intel's higher boost efficiency and per-core architecture give it a narrow edge. The Intel also runs at a much lower 15 watt TDP, suggesting it fits into thinner, cooler, and longer-battery-life designs. The AMD's 55 watt TDP reflects its performance-oriented positioning. The Intel's 6 MB L3 cache and single-channel memory bus are modest, but its 3 nm process may contribute to its efficiency profile. The AMD's 32 MB L3 and dual-channel memory bus feed its 16 threads far more effectively.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multithreaded performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX. Its PassMark multithread score is 31517, while the Intel Core 7 350 scores 15170, a 107.8% advantage for the AMD.

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

A: Yes, it wins the PassMark single-thread test with 4100 against the AMD's 3879, a 5.4% margin. It also wins the duplicate singlethread test by the same margin.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What are the memory bandwidth specifications?

A: The AMD supports DDR5 on a dual-channel bus with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X on a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What is the cache size difference?

A: The AMD has 32 MB of shared L3 cache, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 KB of L1 per core. The Intel has 6 MB of shared L3, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 192 KB of L1 per core.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX has an average benchmark score of 60104, compared to 17779 for the Intel Core 7 350.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single win for the AMD comes in PassMark integer math. The AMD scores 100328, while the Intel manages 33734, giving the AMD a 197.4% lead. This test measures raw integer arithmetic throughput, and the AMD's 16 threads with 32 MB of L3 produce nearly triple the output. Data compression also shows a wide gap: 363759 for the AMD versus 143123 for the Intel, a 154.2% difference. Random string sorting follows at 158.1% in favor of the AMD, with scores of 44494 and 17238. Extended instructions show a 129.5% advantage, 27638 to 12045. The multithread test itself confirms the trend: 31517 for the AMD, 15170 for the Intel, a 107.8% margin.

Data encryption is closer in relative terms but still clearly in the AMD's favor. The AMD scores 21840, the Intel 10933, for a 99.8% lead. Floating point math narrows further, with the AMD at 61972 and the Intel at 42809, a 44.8% advantage. Prime number finding shows the AMD at 159 versus 107, a 48.6% margin. Physics simulation gives the AMD 1681 against 1173, a 43.3% lead. These smaller margins still represent substantial absolute differences, but they show the Intel can remain competitive in workloads that do not scale perfectly across threads.

The Intel's only victories are the PassMark single-thread and singlethread tests, both scoring 4100 against the AMD's 3879. The 5.4% delta is modest. In a database that records 11 head-to-head comparisons, the AMD wins 9 and the Intel wins 2. The average benchmark scores reflect this dominance: 60104 for the AMD, 17779 for the Intel. The AMD's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX at 60099 with a 0% delta, the Intel Core i9-14900F at 60008 with a 0.2% delta, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D at 59641 with a 0.8% delta. The Intel 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 groupings place the AMD in desktop-class territory, while the Intel sits among mid-range mobile and older desktop parts.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification field. The AMD uses 8 cores and 16 threads; the Intel uses 6 cores and 6 threads. The AMD's base clock is 3.60 GHz against the Intel's 1.50 GHz. The AMD's boost clock is 5.10 GHz against the Intel's 4.80 GHz. The AMD's TDP is 55 watts, the Intel's is 15 watts. The AMD uses AMD Socket FL1, the Intel uses Intel BGA 1516. The AMD is built on a 5 nm TSMC process, the Intel on a 3 nm Intel process. The AMD's codename is Dragon Range, the Intel's is Wildcat Lake. The AMD's generation is listed as Ryzen 7 (Zen 4 (Dragon Range)), the Intel's as Core 5 (Wildcat Lake). The AMD has 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die; the Intel has no recorded transistor count or die size.

Cache specifications diverge sharply. The AMD provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3. The Intel provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3. Memory support differs: the AMD supports DDR5 on a dual-channel bus with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth; the Intel supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X on a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s. Both lack ECC support. PCIe capabilities favor the AMD with Gen 5 and 28 CPU lanes, while the Intel offers Gen 4 and 6 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics are Radeon 610M on the AMD and Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe on the Intel. The AMD has an unlocked multiplier, the Intel is locked. The AMD is marked Active in production status with a release date of 2025-04-22, while the Intel is also Active with a release date of 2026-04-15. The Intel has a launch MSRP of $469; the AMD has no recorded launch MSRP. The AMD part number is 100-000001851, the Intel is SAE3F. Both target the mobile market segment.