Intel Core 7 350 vs NVIDIA RTX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B) Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the Intel Core 7 350 and the NVIDIA RTX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B). The Intel Core 7 350 has an extensive set of recorded benchmark scores, while the RTX Spark has no benchmark entries at all. This makes a direct score-by-score comparison impossible from the recorded data.

The Intel Core 7 350 delivers an average benchmark score of 17779 across its tested workloads. Its percentile ranking against all CPUs in the database sits at 71, meaning it outperforms the majority of recorded processors. The nearest rivals in the database provide context for this performance: the Intel Core 5 221TE scores 17860, which is 0.5% higher, the AMD EPYC 9374F scores 17693, which is 0.5% lower, the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT scores 17891, which is 0.6% higher, and the Intel Core 5 120U scores 17898, which is 0.7% higher. These deltas are all within a single percentage point, indicating the Core 7 350 sits in a tightly contested performance band.

Looking at specific workloads, the Core 7 350 shows its strongest results in Cinebench R23 multicore with a score of 8030, and its single-core result in the same test is 2046. In Cinebench R20, the multicore score is 5373 and single-core is 758. Cinebench R15 shows 1220 multicore and 292 single-core. PassMark results include data compression at 143123, data encryption at 10933, extended instructions at 12045, find prime numbers at 107, floating point math at 42809, integer math at 33734, multithread at 15170, physics at 1173, random string sorting at 17238, and single thread at 4100.

The RTX Spark has no recorded benchmark scores, so its performance characteristics cannot be quantified from the database. Its percentile ranking of 50 is a placeholder given the absence of data, and its average benchmark score is listed as 0. No nearest rivals are recorded for the RTX Spark, further confirming the lack of performance data.

The data shows that the Intel Core 7 350 is a fully measured processor with verified performance across rendering, encryption, compression, and math workloads. The RTX Spark is an unreleased product with no measurement history in the database. Any performance comparison between these two would rely on speculation, which the database does not support.

Architecture Differences

The two processors differ fundamentally in their design approach. The Intel Core 7 350 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) generation. It is fabricated on a 3 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The RTX Spark uses the N1X codename and belongs to the Spark (GB10) generation, also fabricated on a 3 nm process but at TSMC. The die size for the RTX Spark is recorded as 208 mm², while the Core 7 350 has no die size recorded.

Core counts differ substantially. The Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning no hyper-threading support. The RTX Spark has 20 cores and 20 threads, also with no multithreading per core. This gives the RTX Spark a 14-core advantage in raw parallel capacity, which could matter for heavily threaded workloads if benchmark data existed to confirm it.

Clock speeds show a trade-off. The Core 7 350 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The RTX Spark has a higher base clock of 1.70 GHz but a lower boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The Core 7 350 offers a 0.80 GHz higher boost ceiling, while the RTX Spark starts from a higher baseline frequency.

Cache hierarchies differ in organization. The Core 7 350 has 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 6 MB shared L3. The RTX Spark has 128 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3. The Core 7 350 provides more per-core L1 and L2, while the RTX Spark has a larger shared L3 pool by 2 MB.

Memory architecture is a major differentiator. The Core 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a single-channel bus and memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The RTX Spark supports only LPDDR5X but uses a quad-channel bus with memory bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s. The RTX Spark's bandwidth is more than four times higher, which could benefit memory-intensive workloads. Neither processor supports ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity is limited on the Core 7 350, which provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). The RTX Spark has no PCIe support recorded, listed as N/A. This makes the RTX Spark unsuitable for systems relying on discrete expansion cards, while the Core 7 350 offers a constrained but present PCIe link.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 7 350 includes Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The RTX Spark includes a GB20B "Blackwell" graphics solution. The Core 7 350 uses Intel BGA 1516 socket, while the RTX Spark has no socket recorded and is marked as unreleased. The Core 7 350 is actively in production, while the RTX Spark's production status is listed as unreleased.

Thermal design power differs, with the Core 7 350 rated at 15 W and the RTX Spark at 38 W. The RTX Spark consumes more than double the power budget, which aligns with its higher core count and memory bandwidth. Both processors have locked multipliers.

The Verdict

From the recorded data, the Intel Core 7 350 is the only processor of the two with validated performance measurements. Its average benchmark score of 17779 and 71st percentile ranking confirm it delivers competitive results against established rivals like the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT and Intel Core 5 120U, both of which sit within 0.7% of its average score. The Core 7 350 is an active, production-ready mobile processor with a recorded launch MSRP of $469 and a release date of April 2026.

The NVIDIA RTX Spark has no benchmark data, no recorded average score, and no nearest rivals. It is listed as unreleased with a production status of unreleased. Its 50th percentile ranking is a default value rather than a measured result. Choosing the RTX Spark based on database evidence is not possible, as no performance characteristics are recorded.

For system builders who need a processor with verified performance numbers, the Core 7 350 is the data-backed option. Its boost clock of 4.80 GHz and single-thread PassMark score of 4100 indicate strong single-core capability. Its power envelope of 15 W makes it suitable for constrained mobile designs. The RTX Spark's 20 cores and 273.1 GB/s memory bandwidth suggest theoretical potential, but without benchmark results, those specifications cannot be translated into expected performance.

The verdict from the database is clear: the Intel Core 7 350 is the only processor in this comparison with measurable, verified performance. The RTX Spark remains an unverified product with no recorded scores.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the Intel Core 7 350 and the NVIDIA RTX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B):

• Cores: 6 vs 20
• Threads: 6 vs 20
• Base Clock: 1.50 GHz vs 1.70 GHz
• Boost Clock: 4.80 GHz vs 4.00 GHz
• TDP: 15 W vs 38 W
• Socket: Intel BGA 1516 vs none recorded
• Codename: Wildcat Lake vs N1X
• Generation: Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) vs Spark (GB10)
• Foundry: Intel vs TSMC
• Die Size: not recorded vs 208 mm²
• L1 Cache: 192 KB per core vs 128 KB per core
• L2 Cache: 2.5 MB per core vs 2 MB per core
• L3 Cache: 6 MB shared vs 8 MB shared
• Memory Support: DDR5, LPDDR5X vs LPDDR5X only
• Memory Bus: Single-channel vs Quad-channel
• Memory Bandwidth: 59.7 GB/s vs 273.1 GB/s
• PCIe: Gen 4, 6 Lanes (CPU only) vs N/A
• Integrated Graphics: Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) vs GB20B "Blackwell"
• Production Status: Active vs unreleased
• Release Date: April 2026 vs December 2025
• Launch MSRP: $469 vs none recorded
• Part Number: SAE3F vs GSE1-675-A1
• Benchmark Scores: 17 recorded tests vs none
• Percentile vs All CPUs: 71 vs 50
• Average Benchmark Score: 17779 vs 0

Both processors share a 3 nm process node, lack ECC memory support, have locked multipliers, and target the mobile market segment.

FAQ

Q: Does the NVIDIA RTX Spark have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The RTX Spark has zero recorded benchmark entries. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, and its percentile ranking of 50 is a default value rather than a measured result.

Q: How does the Intel Core 7 350 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core 7 350 scores 17779 on average. The Intel Core 5 221TE scores 17860 (0.5% higher), the AMD EPYC 9374F scores 17693 (0.5% lower), the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT scores 17891 (0.6% higher), and the Intel Core 5 120U scores 17898 (0.7% higher). All rivals are within 0.7% of the Core 7 350.

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

A: The Core 7 350 has a single-channel memory bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The RTX Spark has a quad-channel memory bus with 273.1 GB/s bandwidth, which is over four times higher.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, while the NVIDIA RTX Spark has a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The Core 7 350's boost is 0.80 GHz higher.

Q: Are both processors fabricated on the same process node?

A: Yes, both are on a 3 nm process. However, the Core 7 350 is fabricated at Intel's foundry, while the RTX Spark is fabricated at TSMC.

Q: What is the production status of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 is listed as active in production. The NVIDIA RTX Spark is listed as unreleased.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 350 wins in every measurable category because it is the only processor with recorded benchmark data. Its single-thread PassMark score of 4100 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2046 indicate strong performance in lightly threaded applications. The 4.80 GHz boost clock supports this advantage. The Core 7 350 also wins on power efficiency with a 15 W TDP, making it suitable for thermally constrained mobile designs. Its active production status and recorded release date of April 2026 mean it is available for system integration.

The NVIDIA RTX Spark wins on paper specifications that cannot be verified through benchmarks. Its 20 cores and 20 threads provide a theoretical advantage in parallel workloads. The quad-channel memory bus with 273.1 GB/s bandwidth is a substantial specification advantage over the Core 7 350's 59.7 GB/s. The RTX Spark also has a larger shared L3 cache of 8 MB compared to 6 MB, and a higher base clock of 1.70 GHz versus 1.50 GHz. The 208 mm² die size indicates a physically larger chip. These specifications suggest potential strengths in memory-intensive and highly parallel tasks, but the database contains no scores to confirm such performance.

For practical use cases, the Core 7 350 is the verified choice for applications measured in the database: compression, encryption, floating point math, integer math, and rendering workloads. The RTX Spark's specifications point toward possible advantages in multi-threaded throughput and memory-heavy workloads, but until benchmark data is recorded, those advantages remain hypothetical. The data shows a clear split: verified performance on the Intel side, unverified specifications on the NVIDIA side.