AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE vs Intel Core i5-9500F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clean sweep: the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE wins all six head-to-head Cinebench comparisons against the Intel Core i5-9500F. The margin is consistent, hovering just above 6% in every test. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the AMD scores 904 against Intel's 852, a 6.1% advantage. The single-core R15 result is closer in raw terms, 127 versus 120, but that still translates to a 5.8% lead for AMD.

The pattern repeats across newer Cinebench versions. In R20 multicore, the AMD chip records 3769 points, while the Intel chip manages 3550, a 6.2% gap. The R20 single-core test shows 532 versus 501, again 6.2% in favor of AMD. R23 multicore delivers the largest absolute spread: 8975 for AMD against 8453 for Intel, a 6.2% difference. The R23 single-core result is 1267 versus 1193, another 6.2% margin.

The consistency of the delta is notable. Across six tests, the AMD advantage never dips below 5.8% and never exceeds 6.2%. This suggests the performance gap is structural rather than workload-specific. The Intel chip's higher boost clock, 4.40 GHz versus 4.00 GHz, does not translate into a single-core win anywhere. The AMD chip's 3.50 GHz base clock is higher than Intel's 3.00 GHz, but the boost clocks tell a different story, and the AMD part still comes out ahead.

When placed against the wider field, both CPUs sit near the 50th percentile. The AMD chip holds the 49th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel chip sits at the 50th percentile. Their average benchmark scores are close: 2596 for AMD and 2670 for Intel. The Intel part's overall average is actually higher, driven by its Geekbench results, which are not part of the head-to-head set. In Geekbench multicore, the Intel chip scores 5185, and in single-core it records 1504. The AMD data does not include Geekbench results, so the overall average comparison is skewed by that missing data.

The nearest rivals for each chip reinforce the picture. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE sits within 0.9% of the AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS, within 0.3% of the Intel Xeon E-2174G and the Intel Xeon E5-4620 v3, and 0.3% behind the Intel Core i7-8850H. The Intel Core i5-9500F is within 0.3% of the Intel Core i7-9750HF and the Intel Xeon E5-4650 v3, 0.1% behind the Intel Core i7-9700T, and 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i7-1365UE. Both chips are effectively grouped with six-core and eight-core parts from a generation or two earlier, but the head-to-head numbers show AMD's four-core, eight-thread design winning every Cinebench discipline.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE wins every benchmark where both chips have recorded data. That includes all three generations of Cinebench, both multicore and single-core. The data shows no test in the head-to-head set where the Intel Core i5-9500F comes out ahead. The AMD chip leads by 6.1% to 6.2% in multicore workloads and by 5.8% to 6.2% in single-core workloads.

The Intel Core i5-9500F does have a win in the broader database, but only in tests where the AMD chip has no recorded score. The Geekbench multicore result of 5185 and single-core result of 1504 are the only additional benchmarks for the Intel part. Since the AMD chip lacks Geekbench entries, the Intel chip can claim superiority in that test category by default, but the database does not provide a direct comparison.

For threaded workloads, the AMD chip's eight threads give it an edge over the Intel chip's six threads. The R15, R20, and R23 multicore results all reflect this advantage. The AMD chip posts 904, 3769, and 8975 in those tests, while the Intel chip posts 852, 3550, and 8453. The margins are consistent even though the Intel chip has two more physical cores.

For lightly threaded workloads, the AMD chip also leads. The single-core scores across R15, R20, and R23 are 127, 532, and 1267 for AMD, versus 120, 501, and 1193 for Intel. The AMD chip's higher base clock and Zen 2 architecture appear to overcome the Intel chip's higher boost clock in these tests.

A use-case split based on the data would favor the AMD chip for any workload that relies on Cinebench-style rendering, which stresses both multicore throughput and single-core responsiveness. The Intel chip's only recorded wins are in Geekbench, where no AMD comparison exists, so the database cannot confirm an Intel advantage in that area.

Architecture Differences

The two chips come from different manufacturers, nodes, and design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE uses the Zen 2 architecture on the Renoir codename, built on TSMC's 7 nm process. It packs 9,800 million transistors into a 156 mm² die. The Intel Core i5-9500F uses the Coffee Lake architecture, specifically the Coffee Lake Refresh generation, built on Intel's 14 nm process. The Intel chip has no transistor count or die size recorded in the database.

The core configurations differ significantly. The AMD chip has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel chip has 6 cores and 6 threads. The AMD chip uses simultaneous multithreading, while the Intel chip does not. The AMD chip's base clock is 3.50 GHz and its boost clock is 4.00 GHz. The Intel chip's base clock is 3.00 GHz and its boost clock is 4.40 GHz. The Intel chip has a higher boost ceiling, but the AMD chip has a higher floor.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. Both chips have 64 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD chip has 512 KB of L2 cache per core, while the Intel chip has 256 KB per core. The L3 cache is 4 MB shared on the AMD chip and 9 MB shared on the Intel chip. The Intel chip's larger L3 pool partially compensates for its smaller per-core L2.

Memory support shows another split. Both support DDR4 and dual-channel memory. The AMD chip has a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, while the Intel chip has 42.7 GB/s. The AMD chip supports ECC memory; the Intel chip does not. Both use PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The integrated graphics situation is stark. The AMD chip includes Radeon Vega 6 integrated graphics. The Intel chip, marked with an F suffix, has no integrated graphics at all. This means the Intel chip requires a discrete GPU for any display output, while the AMD chip can power a display on its own.

The sockets differ as well. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1151. The AMD chip is part of the 4000 series and is still marked as Active in production. The Intel chip is End-of-life. The AMD chip's release date is listed as 2022-11-10, while the Intel chip's release date is 2019-04-22. The AMD chip's part number is 100-000001061; the Intel chip has no recorded part number.

Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD chip draws 35 W TDP, while the Intel chip draws 65 W TDP. That difference is notable, but the exact implications for cooling and power delivery are not quantified in the database beyond the TDP figures themselves.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-9500F has a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE boosts to 4.00 GHz.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-9500F have integrated graphics?

A: No. The Intel chip has no integrated graphics, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE includes Radeon Vega 6.

Q: Which chip supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core i5-9500F does not.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The AMD chip has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel chip has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: Which chip wins in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE scores 8975, beating the Intel Core i5-9500F's 8453 by 6.2%.

Q: What is the production status of each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE is listed as Active. The Intel Core i5-9500F is listed as End-of-life.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE | Intel Core i5-9500F |

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

| Cores | 4 | 6 |

| Threads | 8 | 6 |

| Base clock | 3.50 GHz | 3.00 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.00 GHz | 4.40 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel Socket 1151 |

| Architecture | Zen 2 | Coffee Lake |

| Codename | Renoir | Coffee Lake |

| Process node | 7 nm | 14 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 9,800 million | Not recorded |

| Die size | 156 mm² | Not recorded |

| L2 cache | 512 KB per core | 256 KB per core |

| L3 cache | 4 MB shared | 9 MB shared |

| Memory bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 42.7 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Vega 6 | None |

| Production status | Active | End-of-life |

| Release date | 2022-11-10 | 2019-04-22 |

| Part number | 100-000001061 | Not recorded |

The two chips share several traits: both use DDR4, both use dual-channel memory, both use PCIe Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes, both have 64 KB of L1 cache per core, both are desktop parts, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE wins every head-to-head test in the database. The margins are consistent, between 5.8% and 6.2%, across R15, R20, and R23, in both single-core and multicore. The AMD chip achieves these wins despite having fewer physical cores, 4 versus 6, and a lower boost clock, 4.00 GHz versus 4.40 GHz. The explanation lies in the Zen 2 architecture, the 7 nm process, and the 8 threads that allow better utilization of its 4 cores.

Buyers who need integrated graphics should choose the AMD chip, as the Intel chip has none. Buyers who need ECC memory support should also choose the AMD chip, as the Intel chip lacks it. Buyers who care about power draw will note the AMD chip's 35 W TDP against Intel's 65 W TDP. The AMD chip is also the only one still in active production, while the Intel chip is end-of-life.

The Intel Core i5-9500F does retain one advantage in the broader database: its average benchmark score of 2670 is higher than the AMD chip's 2596, and its percentile rank is 50 versus 49. But that overall average includes Geekbench results that the AMD chip does not have. In every direct comparison available, the AMD chip wins. The Intel chip's higher core count and larger L3 cache do not translate into a single victory in the head-to-head data.

For a user choosing between these two based strictly on recorded benchmarks, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE is the clear pick. It wins all six direct comparisons, offers integrated graphics, supports ECC memory, consumes less power, and remains in production. The Intel Core i5-9500F is competitive in overall average score but loses every direct test and lacks the features that matter for systems without a discrete GPU. The data points to AMD for rendering workloads, for power-sensitive builds, and for anyone who wants a chip that is still actively manufactured.