AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE vs Intel Core Ultra X7 358H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The data in the database contains benchmark results for the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE has no recorded benchmark scores. This means all quantitative comparisons in this section rely exclusively on the Intel processor's measured performance, with the AMD processor's capabilities described only through its architectural specifications.

The Intel Core Ultra X7 358H delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18,747 points and a single-core score of 2,080 points. In Cinebench R20, the same processor records 12,011 points multi-core and 1,695 points single-core. The Cinebench R15 results show 3,027 points multi-core and 301.5 points single-core. These scores place the Intel part at the 87th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 40,967.

PassMark results for the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H show a multi-thread score of 33,802 and a single-thread score of 4,124. In specific PassMark workloads, the processor achieves 103,842 in floating point math, 83,147 in integer math, and 33,2508 in data compression. The encryption test records 26,046, extended instructions score 27,274, and prime number finding yields 337. Random string sorting produces a score of 40,357, while the physics test delivers 3,021.

For the AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE, the database lists zero benchmark entries, an average benchmark score of 0, and a percentile rank of 50. The head-to-head benchmark array between the two processors is empty, and the wins counters show 0 for both sides. Consequently, no direct numerical comparison between the two parts can be made from recorded measurements.

The Intel processor's nearest rivals in the database provide context for its standing. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 scores 41,208, which is 0.6 percent higher than the Core Ultra X7 358H. The Intel Core Ultra 7 356H scores 41,215, also 0.6 percent higher. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G scores 40,718, which is 0.6 percent lower. The Intel Core Ultra 7 366H scores 41,263, which is 0.7 percent higher. These deltas show the Core Ultra X7 358H sits within a tight performance band of roughly one percent against its closest competitors.

Where Each One Wins

Without recorded benchmarks for the AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE, the database cannot assign workload-specific victories to that processor. The wins fields show zero for both parts, and the head-to-head benchmark list is empty. For the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H, the recorded scores indicate strength across both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,080 and multi-core score of 18,747 show a ratio of approximately 9 to 1, which is typical for a processor with 16 threads operating in parallel.

PassMark data for the Intel part shows its floating point math score of 103,842 exceeds its integer math score of 83,147 by roughly 25 percent, suggesting the architecture handles floating point operations with higher throughput. Data compression at 332,508 points is the highest PassMark subtest recorded, far exceeding encryption at 26,046 and extended instructions at 27,274. The physics score of 3,021 and prime number finding at 337 are lower-magnitude results that indicate these workloads are less dominant for this processor.

The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE specification sheet shows 8 cores and 16 threads, a base clock of 3.80 GHz, and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. In contrast, the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H has 16 cores and 16 threads, a base clock of 1.90 GHz, and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The AMD part's higher base clock suggests it may have an advantage in lightly threaded tasks at lower power states, but this cannot be confirmed with recorded scores. The Intel part's higher boost clock and larger core count point to potential advantages in heavily threaded workloads, again unverified against the AMD chip directly.

The database does not include any benchmark entries for the AMD processor, so any statement about its real-world performance would be speculative. The Intel processor's percentile rank of 87 versus the AMD processor's percentile rank of 50 indicates the database places the Intel part in a higher overall performance tier, but this percentile is derived from the Intel part's own benchmark presence and the AMD part's lack of measurements.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE uses the Zen 3 architecture under the codename Cezanne, fabricated on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The die contains 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die size. It uses 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The processor supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. It does not support ECC memory. The PCIe interface is Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics are Radeon Graphics with 512 shader processors. The processor uses AMD Socket AM4, has a TDP of 35 watts, and the multiplier is unlocked.

The Intel Core Ultra X7 358H uses the Panther Lake codename under the Core Ultra Series 3 generation, fabricated on a 3 nm process at Intel's own foundry. No transistor count or die size is recorded. It uses 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is LPDDR5X in a dual-channel configuration with a memory bandwidth of 153.6 GB/s. ECC memory is not supported. The PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 4 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics are Arc B390. The processor uses Intel BGA 2540 socket, has a TDP of 25 watts, and the multiplier is locked.

The process node difference is substantial: 7 nm for AMD versus 3 nm for Intel. The Intel part uses roughly twice the transistors per core area, though exact transistor counts are not recorded for the Intel chip. Cache hierarchy differs significantly. The Intel part has triple the L1 cache per core (192 KB versus 64 KB) and six times the L2 cache per core (3 MB versus 512 KB). The L3 cache is 18 MB shared on the Intel part versus 16 MB on the AMD part.

Memory bandwidth shows a large gap, with the Intel processor supporting 153.6 GB/s versus 51.2 GB/s for the AMD processor, a threefold difference that reflects the newer LPDDR5X standard versus DDR4. PCIe generation also differs: Gen 5 with 4 lanes on the Intel part versus Gen 3 with 16 lanes on the AMD part. The socket types are incompatible: AMD Socket AM4 versus Intel BGA 2540, meaning the two processors cannot be swapped in the same system.

The Intel processor has 16 cores and 16 threads, meaning no hyperthreading or SMT, while the AMD processor has 8 cores and 16 threads, meaning each core supports two threads. The Intel part's base clock of 1.90 GHz is much lower than the AMD part's 3.80 GHz, but the Intel boost clock of 4.80 GHz slightly exceeds the AMD boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The TDP difference is 25 watts for Intel versus 35 watts for AMD, which aligns with the Intel part being a mobile processor and the AMD part being a desktop processor.

Market segments also differ: the Intel part is marked as Mobile, while the AMD part is marked as Desktop. Release dates show the AMD processor entered the database on 2025-02-23, while the Intel processor is dated 2026-01-04, making the Intel part a later release. Both are listed as Active in production status.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra X7 358H has 16 cores, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE has 8 cores. Both processors support 16 threads, but the AMD part achieves 16 threads through SMT on 8 cores, whereas the Intel part uses 16 physical cores with no SMT.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The Intel Core Ultra X7 358H supports LPDDR5X memory with a bandwidth of 153.6 GB/s, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE supports DDR4 with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel part offers three times the memory bandwidth of the AMD part.

Q: How do the boost clocks compare?

A: The Intel Core Ultra X7 358H has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, slightly higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE's boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The AMD part has a much higher base clock of 3.80 GHz versus 1.90 GHz for the Intel part.

Q: What are the TDP values?

A: The Intel Core Ultra X7 358H has a TDP of 25 watts, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE has a TDP of 35 watts. The Intel part consumes less power at the rated TDP despite having more cores.

Q: Are the sockets compatible?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE uses AMD Socket AM4, and the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H uses Intel BGA 2540. These are physically and electrically incompatible sockets.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: Neither processor supports ECC memory. Both list eccMemory as false in the database.

Q: What is the process node for each?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE is fabricated on a 7 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H is fabricated on a 3 nm process at Intel.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra X7 358H has an average benchmark score of 40,967 and a percentile rank of 87. The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE has an average benchmark score of 0 and a percentile rank of 50, with no recorded benchmarks in the database.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |

|----------------|---------------------|--------------------------|

| Cores | 8 | 16 |

| Threads | 16 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 3.80 GHz | 1.90 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.60 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 25 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel BGA 2540 |

| Architecture | Zen 3 | Not listed |

| Codename | Cezanne | Panther Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen 7 (Zen 3 (Cezanne)) | Ultra X7 (Panther Lake-H) |

| Process Node | 7 nm (TSMC) | 3 nm (Intel) |

| Transistors | 10,700 million | Not listed |

| Die Size | 180 mm² | Not listed |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB per core | 192 KB per core |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB per core | 3 MB per core |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 18 MB shared |

| Memory Support | DDR4 | LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 153.6 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 4 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Graphics 512SP | Arc B390 |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Unlocked Multiplier | Yes | No |

| Release Date | 2025-02-23 | 2026-01-04 |

| Part Number | 100-000001803 | SA4RAQ9ET |

The Verdict

The database contains no benchmark measurements for the AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE, so any performance verdict must be drawn from the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H's recorded scores and the architectural specifications of both processors. The Intel part sits at the 87th percentile among all CPUs, while the AMD part sits at the 50th percentile with zero recorded scores. This percentile gap reflects the Intel processor's substantial benchmark presence and the AMD processor's absence from the benchmark suite.

For users prioritizing measured multi-threaded performance, the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18,747 and a PassMark multi-thread score of 33,802. Its 16 physical cores and 18 MB of shared L3 cache support parallel workloads. The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE offers 8 cores with 16 threads and a smaller 16 MB L3 cache, but with no recorded scores, its multi-threaded capability cannot be quantified.

For single-threaded performance, the Intel part's PassMark single-thread score of 4,124 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,080 are the only data points available. The AMD part's higher base clock of 3.80 GHz compared to 1.90 GHz for the Intel part suggests potential strength in latency-sensitive single-threaded tasks, but no measurements confirm this.

The architectural split is stark: the Intel part uses a 3 nm process, LPDDR5X memory at 153.6 GB/s, PCIe Gen 5, and a 25 watt TDP, while the AMD part uses a 7 nm process, DDR4 at 51.2 GB/s, PCIe Gen 3, and a 35 watt TDP. The Intel part is a mobile processor with a locked multiplier, whereas the AMD part is a desktop processor with an unlocked multiplier.

The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE's unlocked multiplier and AM4 socket make it a candidate for overclocking in desktop systems, though no benchmark data supports a performance claim. The Intel Core Ultra X7 358H's locked multiplier and BGA socket limit such flexibility, but its recorded scores and higher percentile indicate superior measured performance in the database's benchmark suite.

Given the available data, the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H is the only processor in this comparison with verified benchmark results, and it holds a percentile advantage of 37 points over the AMD part. The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE's performance profile remains undefined in the database, meaning any selection between the two should default to the Intel part for users who rely on recorded performance metrics, or to the AMD part only if its specific architectural features such as the unlocked multiplier, AM4 compatibility, or 35 watt TDP are decisive factors. The data does not support a performance-based recommendation for the AMD processor.