AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D and Intel Core 7 350 occupy different corners of the processor market, and the benchmark data reflects that divide clearly. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D is a desktop part with 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core 7 350 is a mobile chip with 6 cores and 6 threads. Across 15 shared benchmark tests, the AMD processor wins all 15, with margins that range from modest single-core advantages to massive multi-threaded leads. The recorded data shows a processor aimed at high-performance desktop workloads decisively outpacing a low-power mobile part.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single victory for the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D comes in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where it scores 435 against the Intel Core 7 350's 107, a delta of 306.5%. This test is heavily dependent on integer throughput and core count, and the AMD part's 8 cores, 16 threads, and higher clock speeds produce an overwhelming result. Integer math shows a similar pattern: the AMD chip scores 123140 versus 33734 for Intel, a 265% advantage. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D also wins PassMark data compression by 231.5%, scoring 474501 against 143123.

Cinebench multi-core results reinforce the pattern. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D scores 22807, while the Intel Core 7 350 scores 8030, a delta of 184%. The Cinebench R15 multi-core test shows a 191.1% gap, with scores of 3551 and 1220 respectively. These are not close contests; the AMD part has more cores, more threads, and a much higher power envelope to sustain sustained workloads.

The single-core results are closer, but the AMD chip still leads in every instance. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D scores 2228 versus 2046 for the Intel Core 7 350, a delta of 8.9%. PassMark single-thread shows a 14.7% edge, 4704 versus 4100. The Cinebench R15 single-core test shows a 17.5% lead for AMD, 343 to 292. These margins indicate that the AMD architecture holds a clear per-thread performance advantage, not just a core-count advantage.

Other PassMark tests continue the AMD sweep. Floating point math shows a 91.5% lead, 81998 versus 42809. Extended instructions show a 226% gap, 39272 versus 12045. Data encryption shows a 109.1% lead, 22856 versus 10933. PassMark multi-thread shows 41318 versus 15170, a 172.4% delta. Physics scores 4171 versus 1173, a 255.6% gap. Random string sorting completes the list with 49764 versus 17238, a 188.7% lead. Across every recorded benchmark, the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D holds the advantage, with no single test favoring the Intel Core 7 350.

Where Each One Wins

The data shows no benchmark wins for the Intel Core 7 350 in the shared test set. Every head-to-head comparison, all 15 of them, goes to the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D. This does not mean the Intel part lacks utility, but the recorded measurements place it in a different performance class. The Intel Core 7 350 sits at the 71st percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D sits at the 92nd percentile. Its average benchmark score is 17779, compared to 58386 for the AMD part.

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D wins decisively in multi-threaded workloads, with deltas above 170% in Cinebench R15 multi-core, Cinebench R23 multi-core, PassMark multi-thread, and several math tests. Its smallest wins are in single-threaded tests, where the delta drops to 8.9% in Cinebench R23 single-core and 14.7% in PassMark single-thread. The Intel Core 7 350's closest results are exactly these single-thread tests, suggesting that its architecture is comparatively stronger in lightly threaded tasks, but it still cannot match the AMD part's per-core performance.

For workloads that depend on integer math, prime number finding, data compression, or extended instructions, the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is in a different tier entirely, with leads of 226% or higher. The Intel Core 7 350 shows its best relative performance in floating point math, where the delta narrows to 91.5%. Even there, the AMD part scores nearly double. The use-case split is therefore not about which tasks favor which processor; it is about whether a task can tolerate the Intel part's lower throughput at all.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D uses the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It is part of AMD's 9000 series and the Ryzen 7 generation. The Intel Core 7 350 uses a different approach, with the Wildcat Lake codename and a 3 nm process fabricated by Intel. The process node difference favors Intel in density and efficiency potential, but the benchmark data shows that architectural design and power delivery matter more in practice.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache 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 AMD part's 96 MB of L3 is a massive advantage for workloads that fit within that cache, which helps explain its dominance in data compression and extended instruction tests. The Intel part has a larger L1 and L2 per core, but the small shared L3 limits its ability to keep large working sets close to the cores.

The AMD processor uses a desktop socket, AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1516, a soldered mobile package. The AMD part is a desktop chip with a 120 TDP, while the Intel part is a mobile chip with a 15 TDP. This power difference is fundamental: the AMD processor can draw far more power to sustain high clock speeds, while the Intel part is constrained to low-power operation. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel chip does not, allowing overclocking on the desktop part.

Memory architecture also diverges. The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D supports DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus and 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth, plus ECC memory support. The Intel Core 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but uses a single-channel memory bus with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth and no ECC support. The single-channel bus on the Intel part halves the theoretical memory throughput compared to a dual-channel design, which further limits its performance in memory-sensitive workloads.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ: the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The Intel part lacks simultaneous multithreading, so its thread count equals its core count. Base clocks differ sharply, with the AMD part at 4.70 GHz and the Intel part at 1.50 GHz. Boost clocks are closer but still favor AMD, 5.60 GHz versus 4.80 GHz.

The TDP difference is the most striking specification gap: 120 W for the AMD chip versus 15 W for the Intel chip. This is an 8x difference in power envelope and explains much of the performance delta. The AMD part uses PCIe Gen 5 with 24 CPU lanes, while the Intel part uses PCIe Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes. The AMD part has a launch MSRP of $499, while the Intel part has a launch MSRP of $469.

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D includes Radeon Graphics as integrated graphics, while the Intel Core 7 350 includes Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The AMD part is a desktop market segment product, while the Intel part is a mobile market segment product. The AMD part has a transistor count of 8,315 million and a die size of 70.6 mm², while the Intel part's transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database. The AMD part supports ECC memory, the Intel part does not. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, the Intel part does not. The AMD part was released on 2026-01-28, while the Intel part was released on 2026-04-15.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: How large is the performance gap in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D scores 22807, while the Intel Core 7 350 scores 8030, a delta of 184%.

Q: What is the closest benchmark result between the two processors?

A: The closest result is Cinebench R23 single-core, where the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D scores 2228 and the Intel Core 7 350 scores 2046, a delta of 8.9%.

Q: Do the processors use the same memory bus width?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D uses a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core 7 350 uses a single-channel memory bus with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Which processor has a higher cache capacity for shared L3?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 350 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What are the TDP values for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has a TDP of 120 W. The Intel Core 7 350 has a TDP of 15 W.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D outperforms the Intel Core 7 350 in every shared benchmark. The AMD part leads by 8.9% in Cinebench R23 single-core and by 306.5% in PassMark find prime numbers, with all other tests falling between those extremes. The AMD processor's higher core count, higher thread count, higher clock speeds, larger L3 cache, dual-channel memory, and 120 W TDP combine to produce an average benchmark score of 58386, more than three times the Intel part's 17779.

The Intel Core 7 350 is a mobile processor, and its 15 W TDP and single-channel memory bus explain its position in the 71st percentile of all CPUs. It has its own strengths: a 3 nm process, Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, and support for both DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory. But in raw compute benchmarks, it cannot compete with a desktop chip designed for high sustained performance. The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D, with its 92nd percentile ranking, is the clear choice for any workload where the recorded performance metrics matter. The Intel part is for a different class of device, one where power consumption and mobility take priority over benchmark scores.