AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE vs Intel Core i5-5675C Comparison

Intel Core i5-5675C and AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE are both 4-core, 4-thread desktop processors, but the benchmark data reveals a stark split: the AMD chip dominates in Cinebench rendering workloads by roughly 15%, while the Intel part counters decisively in Geekbench with a 33-42% lead. Despite this, both CPUs land at the exact same 41st percentile among all processors, and their average benchmark scores are nearly identical (1759 vs 1750), indicating that the two are overall performance peers with radically different workload strengths. The Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE wins 6 of the 8 head-to-head tests, yet the Intel i5-5675C wins the two Geekbench tests by such large margins that the aggregate picture remains a tie.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-5675C holds a marginal edge with an average benchmark score of 1759, compared to the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE's 1750. This difference is less than 1%, effectively making them statistical equals in overall performance.

Q: How do their Cinebench R23 multi-core scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE scores 5785 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the Intel Core i5-5675C scores 4912. The AMD part is 15.1% faster in this test, consistent with its multi-core advantage across all Cinebench versions.

Q: Which processor wins in Geekbench multi-core testing?

A: The Intel Core i5-5675C wins decisively with a Geekbench multi-core score of 4159, compared to the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE's 2921. This represents a 42.4% advantage for the Intel processor in this specific workload.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for these chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE has a TDP of 35 watts, while the Intel Core i5-5675C has a TDP of 65 watts. This makes the AMD part significantly more power-efficient on paper, nearly halving the thermal design power of the Intel chip.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE supports ECC memory (true), while the Intel Core i5-5675C does not (false). This is a notable feature difference for users requiring error-correcting memory.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core i5-5675C?

A: The Intel Core i5-5675C had a launch MSRP of $276. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE has no launch MSRP listed in the data.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE is the clear winner in Cinebench rendering workloads. It outpaces the Intel chip in all six Cinebench tests, spanning R15, R20, and R23 versions. In multi-core tests, the AMD part leads by 14.9% in R15 (582 vs 495), 15.1% in R20 (2429 vs 2063), and 15.1% in R23 (5785 vs 4912). The single-core Cinebench results follow the same pattern: 15.9% faster in R15 (82 vs 69), 14.9% faster in R20 (342 vs 291), and 15.1% faster in R23 (816 vs 693). This consistency across every Cinebench version suggests a fundamental architectural advantage for the AMD chip in this type of workload.

The Intel Core i5-5675C wins in Geekbench, and it wins big. Its Geekbench multi-core score of 4159 crushes the AMD part's 2921, a 42.4% margin. In single-core Geekbench, the Intel chip scores 1388 versus the AMD's 1042, a 33.2% lead. These are the two largest deltas in the entire head-to-head comparison, dwarfing the AMD's Cinebench wins. This suggests that Geekbench's workload mix favors the Intel architecture far more than Cinebench's rendering tasks do.

The overall score distribution is telling: AMD wins 6 of 8 benchmarks, but Intel's 2 wins carry enough weight to nearly equalize the average scores. The Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE is the better rendering processor; the Core i5-5675C is the better general-purpose processor according to Geekbench. Users should choose based on their primary application: Cinebench-heavy workflows favor AMD, while mixed or Geekbench-oriented tasks favor Intel.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing nodes and architectures. The Intel Core i5-5675C uses a 14 nm process fabricated at Intel, based on the Broadwell architecture. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE uses a 12 nm process fabricated at GlobalFoundries, based on the Zen+ (Picasso) architecture. The AMD chip has a larger die size at 210 mm² and contains 4,940 million transistors, while the Intel chip has a smaller 182 mm² die with no transistor count listed.

Cache hierarchies differ notably. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE has larger per-core caches: 96 KB of L1 per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, versus the Intel's 64 KB of L1 per core and 256 KB of L2 per core. Both share the same 4 MB of L3 cache. This gives the AMD part a 50% larger L1 and 100% larger L2 per core, which may contribute to its Cinebench advantage. The Intel chip features Iris Pro Graphics 6200, while the AMD chip features Radeon Vega 8, though the data does not quantify their graphics performance.

Memory support is a clear generational split. The Intel Core i5-5675C supports DDR3 memory with a dual-channel bus and 25.6 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus and 46.9 GB/s bandwidth, offering 83% more theoretical memory bandwidth. The AMD chip also supports ECC memory, which the Intel chip does not. Both use PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU, and both are unlocked multipliers, despite the AMD chip being listed as not multiplier-unlocked.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE has higher clock speeds across the board. Its base clock is 3.30 GHz and boost clock is 4.00 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-5675C has a 3.10 GHz base and 3.60 GHz boost. The AMD part's TDP is 35 watts versus Intel's 65 watts. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM4; the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1150. The AMD part is from the 3000 series, released on 2019-09-29, while the Intel part has no series designation and was released on 2015-05-14.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE has a 12 nm process node and is built by GlobalFoundries, with 4,940 million transistors. The Intel Core i5-5675C has a 14 nm process node and is built by Intel, with no transistor count listed. The AMD chip has a 210 mm² die size; the Intel chip has a 182 mm² die size. The AMD part supports DDR4 memory with 46.9 GB/s bandwidth and ECC memory; the Intel part supports DDR3 memory with 25.6 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC. Both have 4 cores, 4 threads, 4 MB shared L3 cache, and PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes.

The Intel Core i5-5675C has a launch MSRP of $276; no launch MSRP is listed for the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE. The Intel part is marked as multiplier-unlocked, while the AMD part is not. Both part numbers are listed: SR2B6SR2FX for Intel and YD320BC6M4MFH for AMD. Both are classified as Desktop market segment and have Active production status.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE wins every Cinebench test by a narrow but consistent margin. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 582 versus Intel's 495, a 14.9% difference. In R15 single-core, it scores 82 versus 69, a 15.9% difference. These margins persist in R20: 2429 vs 2063 in multi-core (15.1%) and 342 vs 291 in single-core (14.9%). In R23, the AMD chip scores 5785 vs 4912 multi-core (15.1%) and 816 vs 693 single-core (15.1%). The consistency of these deltas, all hovering around 15%, indicates a uniform architectural advantage for AMD in Cinebench workloads, rather than a test-specific quirk.

The Intel Core i5-5675C's wins are far more dramatic. In Geekbench multi-core, it scores 4159 versus AMD's 2921, a 42.4% lead. In Geekbench single-core, it scores 1388 versus 1042, a 33.2% lead. These are the largest margins in the entire comparison, and they are more than double the AMD chip's Cinebench advantages. This suggests that Geekbench exercises the Intel architecture in a way that Cinebench does not, perhaps due to different memory access patterns or instruction-level parallelism.

The benchmark count is 6 wins for AMD and 2 for Intel, but the magnitude of Intel's wins nearly offsets AMD's sheer number of victories. When averaging the scores across all tests, the Intel chip's average is 1759 and the AMD chip's is 1750, a difference of just 0.5%. The percentile rankings confirm this parity: both sit at the 41st percentile of all CPUs. The nearest rivals for the Intel chip include the Intel Xeon E3-1241 v3 (1756, 0.2% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE (1766, -0.4% delta). The AMD chip's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-4790T (1755, -0.3% delta) and the Intel Xeon E3-1241 v3 (1756, -0.3% delta). Both chips occupy the same performance tier within their respective rival clusters.

The Verdict

The data presents a clear choice based on workload. Choose the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE if your work is dominated by Cinebench-style rendering tasks. It delivers a consistent 15% advantage across all Cinebench versions, both single-core and multi-core, and it does so at a lower TDP of 35 watts versus the Intel's 65 watts. The AMD chip also offers DDR4 memory support with 46.9 GB/s bandwidth, ECC memory capability, and a newer release date of 2019-09-29. Its larger L1 and L2 caches per core may explain its rendering edge.

Choose the Intel Core i5-5675C if your applications resemble Geekbench workloads. Its 42.4% multi-core and 33.2% single-core leads are massive, indicating a fundamental performance advantage in those specific tasks. The Intel chip also has a higher average benchmark score (1759 vs 1750) and a lower launch MSRP of $276, though no price comparison should be inferred given the AMD chip lacks a listed MSRP. Its DDR3 memory support and older 2015 release date are drawbacks, but its Geekbench dominance cannot be ignored.

For overall performance, the two are effectively tied. Both sit at the 41st percentile, and their average scores are within 0.5% of each other. The AMD chip wins more benchmarks (6 vs 2), but the Intel chip wins by larger margins. If your workload is unknown or mixed, the Geekbench results suggest the Intel chip may be the safer bet for general-purpose computing, while the AMD chip's lower TDP and modern memory support make it the better choice for power-constrained or rendering-focused builds. The verdict depends entirely on which benchmark suite reflects your actual usage.