AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE vs Intel Core i3-10325 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a remarkably consistent pattern across all six Cinebench comparisons: the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE wins every single head-to-head test, though by narrow margins. The largest advantage appears in both Cinebench R20 and R23 single-core tests, where the AMD part leads by 2.7%. The remaining four tests, Cinebench R15 multicore, R15 single-core, R20 multicore, and R23 multicore, all show the same 2.6% delta in favor of the AMD processor.

Looking at the raw scores, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE posts 904 points in Cinebench R15 multicore against 881 for the Intel Core i3-10325. The single-core R15 run shows 127 versus 124. Moving to Cinebench R20, the AMD chip scores 3769 multicore and 532 single-core, while Intel manages 3673 and 518 respectively. In the most demanding workload, Cinebench R23, the AMD processor reaches 8975 multicore and 1267 single-core, compared to 8747 and 1234 for the Intel part.

These margins are consistent, but they are not large. A 2.6% to 2.7% difference in every test suggests the two processors are closely matched in raw rendering throughput, with the AMD part holding a small but repeatable edge. The consistency across all six tests is notable: there is no workload in this benchmark suite where the Intel Core i3-10325 pulls ahead, nor does the AMD advantage fluctuate beyond a single percentage point. This uniformity points to a fundamental performance relationship between the two designs rather than a workload-specific quirk.

When placed against the broader database, both CPUs sit at the 49th percentile among all processors. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE has an average benchmark score of 2596, while the Intel Core i3-10325 averages 2530. The nearest rivals for the AMD chip include the Intel Core i7-8850H at 2604 (0.3% ahead), the Intel Xeon E-2174G at 2588 (0.3% behind), and the AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS at 2573 (0.9% behind). For the Intel Core i3-10325, the closest competitors are the Intel Xeon E5-1650 v3 at 2545 (0.6% ahead), the Intel Xeon E-2244G at 2527 (0.1% behind), and the Intel Xeon E-2144G at 2514 (0.7% behind). Both chips therefore occupy a very similar performance tier, surrounded by workstation and mobile parts that cluster within a few points of each other.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE wins every benchmark category in the head-to-head comparison, so the use-case split is straightforward on the surface. However, the magnitude of the wins matters for practical interpretation. In multi-threaded rendering tasks, which Cinebench multicore tests represent, the AMD chip leads by 2.6% consistently. This translates to roughly 228 points in Cinebench R23 multicore, 96 points in R20 multicore, and 23 points in R15 multicore. For users running long rendering jobs, these small deltas accumulate over time but are unlikely to produce dramatically shorter render times.

In single-threaded tasks, the AMD advantage is similar, at 2.4% to 2.7% depending on the test version. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1267 versus 1234 represents a 33-point gap, while the R20 single-core gap is 14 points and the R15 single-core gap is 3 points. Applications that depend heavily on single-thread performance, such as older games or lightly threaded productivity software, would see a marginal but consistent benefit from the AMD part.

The Intel Core i3-10325 does not win any recorded benchmark, but its higher clock speeds suggest scenarios where it might close the gap despite the data showing otherwise. The base clock of 3.90 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz are both higher than the AMD chip's 3.50 GHz base and 4.00 GHz boost. Yet the benchmark results show the AMD processor winning anyway, which raises questions about efficiency and per-clock performance rather than raw frequency.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE uses the Zen 2 architecture on the Renoir codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i3-10325 uses the Comet Lake architecture on the Comet Lake-R codename, built on a 14 nm process at Intel. This process node difference is significant: the AMD chip packs 9,800 million transistors into a 156 mm² die, while the Intel part's transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database.

Both processors have 4 cores and 8 threads, so the thread count is identical. The cache layouts differ in the L2 and L3 levels. The AMD chip has 512 KB of L2 cache per core, while the Intel chip has 256 KB per core. For L3 cache, the AMD processor offers 4 MB shared, while the Intel processor doubles that with 8 MB shared. Both have 64 KB of L1 cache per core. The larger L3 on the Intel side is a traditional advantage for workloads that benefit from larger shared pools, but the benchmark data does not show it translating into wins here.

Memory support also differs. Both support DDR4 in dual-channel configuration, but the AMD chip has a recorded memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, while the Intel chip is rated at 42.7 GB/s. The AMD processor also supports ECC memory, while the Intel processor does not. This makes the AMD part potentially more attractive for error-sensitive workloads, even though the benchmark scores do not directly measure memory bandwidth effects.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE includes Radeon Vega 6 graphics, while the Intel Core i3-10325 includes UHD Graphics 630. Neither GPU is benchmarked in the provided data, so their relative performance cannot be quantified from the database. Both processors use PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU, so expansion capability is equal in that regard.

The power envelope is a notable difference. The AMD chip has a 35 W TDP, while the Intel chip has a 65 W TDP. This makes the AMD processor significantly more power-efficient on paper, and it explains how the AMD part can match or exceed the Intel chip's performance despite lower clock speeds. The socket platforms also differ: AMD uses Socket AM4, while Intel uses Socket 1200.

The release dates are separated by about 20 months, with the AMD chip launching in November 2022 and the Intel chip launching in March 2021. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $154, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench R23 multicore performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE scores 8975 points compared to 8747 for the Intel Core i3-10325, a 2.6% advantage for the AMD chip.

Q: How do the two CPUs compare in single-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE leads in all three single-core tests, with a 2.7% advantage in Cinebench R20 and R23 single-core, and a 2.4% advantage in Cinebench R15 single-core.

Q: Do both processors have the same core and thread counts?

A: Yes, both have 4 cores and 8 threads, but the AMD chip uses a 7 nm Zen 2 design while the Intel chip uses a 14 nm Comet Lake design.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core i3-10325 does not.

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

A: The AMD chip has a recorded memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, while the Intel chip is rated at 42.7 GB/s, a difference of 8.5 GB/s in favor of AMD.

Q: Are the two processors in the same overall performance percentile?

A: Yes, both sit at the 49th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with average benchmark scores of 2596 for AMD and 2530 for Intel.

The Verdict

The data points to the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE as the stronger performer in every recorded benchmark. The margins are consistent, ranging from 2.4% to 2.7%, and they hold across both single-core and multi-core workloads. For users who prioritize raw Cinebench rendering scores, the AMD chip is the clear choice, though the advantage is modest rather than transformative.

The Intel Core i3-10325 offers higher clock speeds and double the L3 cache, yet these advantages do not translate into benchmark wins. The Intel chip also has a 65 W TDP compared to 35 W for AMD, meaning the AMD processor achieves better performance with a much lower power envelope. This efficiency gap is one of the most striking findings in the data.

Users who need ECC memory support should select the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE, as the Intel chip lacks this feature. The AMD processor also offers higher memory bandwidth, which could matter for memory-sensitive applications even though the Cinebench scores do not isolate this effect. The Intel chip does have the advantage of a recorded launch MSRP of $154, while the AMD chip has no recorded price, but the database does not provide enough information to draw conclusions about relative value.

For rendering workloads, the AMD processor wins every test. For general desktop use with light threading, the AMD chip also wins, though by the same narrow margins. The only scenario where the Intel chip might be preferable is if the larger 8 MB L3 cache proves beneficial in workloads not covered by the Cinebench suite, but the recorded data does not support that hypothesis. The verdict from the measurements is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE is the faster processor, and it achieves that status while drawing less power.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification areas. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, while the Intel Core i3-10325 has a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The AMD chip uses a 7 nm process at TSMC with 9,800 million transistors on a 156 mm² die, while the Intel chip uses a 14 nm process at Intel with no recorded transistor count or die size.

Cache configurations differ at the L2 and L3 levels. The AMD chip has 512 KB of L2 per core and 4 MB of shared L3, while the Intel chip has 256 KB of L2 per core and 8 MB of shared L3. L1 cache is identical at 64 KB per core. Memory bandwidth favors AMD at 51.2 GB/s versus 42.7 GB/s for Intel, and only the AMD chip supports ECC memory.

The TDP differs substantially: 35 W for AMD versus 65 W for Intel. The integrated graphics are Radeon Vega 6 on the AMD side and UHD Graphics 630 on the Intel side. The sockets are AMD Socket AM4 versus Intel Socket 1200. The AMD chip was released in November 2022, while the Intel chip was released in March 2021. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $154, and the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. Both processors have locked multipliers, support dual-channel DDR4, use PCIe Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes, and have 4 cores with 8 threads.