M3 Pro 12-Core vs Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

M3 Pro 12-Core

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +16.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350

2025

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than M3 Pro 12-Core across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (24,044 vs 24,170).

M3 Pro 12-Core

2023

Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +16.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than M3 Pro 12-Core across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (24,044 vs 24,170).

Quick Answers

So, is M3 Pro 12-Core better than Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350?

Yes. M3 Pro 12-Core is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 16.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.5% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, M3 Pro 12-Core is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 16.9% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, M3 Pro 12-Core is the better fit. You are getting 0.5% better PassMark, backed by 12 cores and 12 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

M3 Pro 12-Core still looks like the safer overall buy. M3 Pro 12-Core is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 16.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2023). That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

M3 Pro 12-Core Benchmark Check

Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	M3 Pro 12-Core	Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350
1080p
low	182 FPS	245 FPS
medium	146 FPS	228 FPS
high	119 FPS	194 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	167 FPS
1440p
low	146 FPS	215 FPS
medium	115 FPS	181 FPS
high	92 FPS	149 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	132 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	149 FPS
medium	56 FPS	126 FPS
high	45 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	85 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	M3 Pro 12-Core	Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350
1080p
low	399 FPS	212 FPS
medium	339 FPS	183 FPS
high	293 FPS	166 FPS
ultra	256 FPS	147 FPS
1440p
low	352 FPS	190 FPS
medium	309 FPS	170 FPS
high	270 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	230 FPS	131 FPS
4K
low	255 FPS	143 FPS
medium	229 FPS	132 FPS
high	210 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	184 FPS	107 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	M3 Pro 12-Core	Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350
1080p
low	604 FPS	601 FPS
medium	604 FPS	595 FPS
high	604 FPS	512 FPS
ultra	593 FPS	408 FPS
1440p
low	604 FPS	601 FPS
medium	515 FPS	506 FPS
high	458 FPS	435 FPS
ultra	400 FPS	353 FPS
4K
low	452 FPS	436 FPS
medium	356 FPS	368 FPS
high	310 FPS	322 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	261 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	M3 Pro 12-Core	Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350
1080p
low	604 FPS	601 FPS
medium	604 FPS	601 FPS
high	604 FPS	601 FPS
ultra	604 FPS	601 FPS
1440p
low	604 FPS	601 FPS
medium	604 FPS	601 FPS
high	540 FPS	588 FPS
ultra	469 FPS	506 FPS
4K
low	494 FPS	530 FPS
medium	443 FPS	478 FPS
high	396 FPS	425 FPS
ultra	342 FPS	369 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of M3 Pro 12-Core and Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350

M3 Pro 12-Core

The M3 Pro 12-Core is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 30 October 2023 (2 years ago). It features 12 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.748 GHz, with boost up to 4.06 GHz. Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: none. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,170 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350

The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Krackan Point (2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,044 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The M3 Pro 12-Core packs 12 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the M3 Pro 12-Core has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.06 GHz on the M3 Pro 12-Core versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 — a 20.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 (base: 2.748 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 is built on the Krackan Point (2025) architecture. In PassMark, the M3 Pro 12-Core scores 24,170 against the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350's 24,044 — a 0.5% lead for the M3 Pro 12-Core.

Feature	M3 Pro 12-Core	Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350
Cores / Threads	12 / 12+50%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.06 GHz	5 GHz+23%
Base Clock	2.748 GHz+37%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	—	8 MB
L2 Cache	—	1 MB (per core)
Process	3 nm-25%	4 nm
Architecture	—	Krackan Point (2025)
PassMark	24,170	24,044

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Memory & Platform

The M3 Pro 12-Core uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.