AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE vs Intel Core i7-9700T Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark split is unusually one-sided. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE wins all six recorded head-to-head tests, covering both multi-core and single-core workloads across three Cinebench versions. The Intel Core i7-9700T does not win a single recorded comparison in this database, despite having twice the physical core count.

This means the AMD part is the better choice for essentially every workload captured by these metrics. In multi-core rendering, the Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE leads by roughly 7% across the board: Cinebench R15 shows 904 versus 839, R20 shows 3769 versus 3496, and R23 shows 8975 versus 8325. The single-core results follow the same pattern, with the AMD chip ahead by about 7% in each test: 127 versus 118 in R15, 532 versus 493 in R20, and 1267 versus 1175 in R23.

The Intel part is not without its theoretical advantages, but those do not translate into benchmark wins. It has 8 cores versus 4, but both parts run 8 threads, so the Intel's core count advantage is neutralized by the AMD's simultaneous multithreading. The Intel also has 12 MB of shared L3 cache versus the AMD's 4 MB, and a higher boost clock of 4.30 GHz versus 4.00 GHz. Yet the recorded data shows the AMD chip winning every single test, which points to architectural efficiency rather than raw specifications being the deciding factor.

The average benchmark score tells a similar story. The Intel i7-9700T averages 2668 across all recorded tests, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE averages 2596. That is a 2.7% advantage for Intel in the overall average, but it is misleading because the AMD part was not tested in Geekbench, where the Intel scores 5503 multi-core and 1392 single-core. When you look strictly at the head-to-head Cinebench tests, the AMD wins all six. The Intel's higher average comes from additional data points, not from superior performance in shared tests.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and process nodes. The Intel Core i7-9700T is built on Intel's 14 nm process, uses the Coffee Lake architecture, and belongs to the Core i7 generation known as Coffee Lake Refresh. It uses a monolithic die with a die size of 180.3 mm². The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE is built on TSMC's 7 nm process, uses the Zen 2 architecture, and belongs to the Ryzen 3 series with the Renoir codename. It uses a chiplet design with a die size of 156 mm² and contains 9,800 million transistors.

The core configurations differ dramatically. Intel provides 8 physical cores with no hyper-threading, so 8 threads total. AMD provides 4 physical cores with simultaneous multithreading, so 8 threads total. Both parts have the same thread count, but the AMD achieves it with half the physical cores. This is a direct architectural advantage for AMD in efficiency, as each Zen 2 core handles two threads with less overhead than the Intel approach of using a second physical core.

Cache hierarchies also differ. Both have 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 256 KB of L2 cache per core for Intel versus 512 KB per core for AMD. The L3 cache is the major difference: Intel has 12 MB shared, AMD has only 4 MB shared. Despite having three times less L3 cache, the AMD part still wins all benchmarks, suggesting that Zen 2's memory subsystem and prefetching are more effective for these workloads.

Memory bandwidth favors AMD as well. Both support DDR4 with dual-channel memory, but the AMD part is rated at 51.2 GB/s versus 42.7 GB/s for Intel. The AMD also supports ECC memory, while the Intel does not. Both use PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU, so there is no difference there.

Integrated graphics differ as well. Intel uses UHD Graphics 630, while AMD uses Radeon Vega 6. The database does not record graphics benchmarks, so the comparison must remain qualitative, but the AMD part has a more recent GPU architecture.

The production statuses differ. Intel is marked as end-of-life, while AMD is marked as active. The Intel launched on April 22, 2019, with a launch MSRP of $323. The AMD launched on November 10, 2022, with no recorded launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more physical cores?

A: The Intel Core i7-9700T has 8 physical cores, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE has 4 physical cores. Both have 8 threads total, because the AMD uses simultaneous multithreading.

Q: Why does the AMD part win benchmarks despite having fewer cores?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE wins all six recorded head-to-head tests, including multi-core Cinebench tests, despite having half the physical cores. This is attributed to its 7 nm Zen 2 architecture, higher base clock of 3.50 GHz versus 2.00 GHz, and better memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s versus 42.7 GB/s.

Q: Which processor is better for single-core workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE wins every single-core test. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 1267 versus 1175, a 7.3% advantage. The AMD's higher base clock and Zen 2 architecture give it a consistent edge.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare?

A: Intel has 12 MB of shared L3 cache, while AMD has 4 MB. Both have 64 KB of L1 per core. Intel has 256 KB of L2 per core, while AMD has 512 KB per core. Despite having less L3, AMD still wins all benchmarks.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core i7-9700T does not.

Q: Which processor is still in production?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE is marked as active, while the Intel Core i7-9700T is marked as end-of-life.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i7-9700T | AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE |

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

| Cores | 8 | 4 |

| Threads | 8 | 8 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 3.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.30 GHz | 4.00 GHz |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1151 | AMD Socket AM4 |

| Architecture | Coffee Lake | Zen 2 |

| Codename | Coffee Lake | Renoir |

| Process Node | 14 nm | 7 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Transistors | Not recorded | 9,800 million |

| Die Size | 180.3 mm² | 156 mm² |

| L2 Cache (per core) | 256 KB | 512 KB |

| L3 Cache (shared) | 12 MB | 4 MB |

| Memory Bandwidth | 42.7 GB/s | 51.2 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 | Radeon Vega 6 |

| Production Status | End-of-life | Active |

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

| Launch MSRP | $323 | Not recorded |

The two processors differ in nearly every specification category. The Intel has more cores and a higher boost clock, but the AMD has a much higher base clock, a smaller process node, more transistors, and greater memory bandwidth. The Intel has a larger die size and more L3 cache, but the AMD has more L2 cache per core. The sockets are different, so they are not directly interchangeable in a motherboard. The Intel uses a 35 W TDP, and the AMD also uses a 35 W TDP, so power consumption targets are the same.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a consistent pattern: the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE wins every single head-to-head test by nearly the same margin. The deltas range from -7.1% to -7.3%, meaning the Intel part trails by about 7% in every test.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD scores 904 versus Intel's 839, a 7.2% deficit for Intel. The single-core test shows 127 versus 118, a 7.1% gap. These are the smallest margins in the dataset, but still decisive wins for AMD.

Cinebench R20 follows the same pattern. Multi-core shows 3769 versus 3496, a 7.2% gap. Single-core shows 532 versus 493, a 7.3% gap. The margins are essentially identical to R15, suggesting that the performance difference is consistent across workload types.

Cinebench R23, which is the most demanding of the three, shows the same story. Multi-core is 8975 versus 8325, a 7.2% gap. Single-core is 1267 versus 1175, a 7.3% gap. The AMD part maintains its advantage even as the workload scales.

There are no benchmark wins for the Intel part in the head-to-head data. The only tests where the Intel appears with a higher score are the Geekbench tests, which the AMD part does not have recorded results for. In Geekbench multi-core, the Intel scores 5503, and in single-core, it scores 1392. These are not comparable to the AMD because the AMD lacks those entries.

The consistency of the 7% margin across all Cinebench tests is notable. It suggests that the AMD's architectural advantages, such as the 7 nm process, higher base clock, and greater memory bandwidth, provide a uniform performance uplift rather than a workload-specific benefit.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE wins every recorded benchmark against the Intel Core i7-9700T. If you are choosing between these two for a desktop build, the AMD part is the faster option across all Cinebench workloads, both single-core and multi-core.

The Intel part does have advantages in raw specifications: 8 physical cores, 12 MB of L3 cache, a higher boost clock, and a lower launch MSRP of $323. But none of those advantages translate into benchmark wins. The AMD's 4 cores with 8 threads, 4 MB of L3 cache, and lower boost clock are enough to overcome the Intel's spec sheet advantages.

The AMD also has practical benefits beyond performance. It supports ECC memory, which the Intel does not. It is built on a smaller 7 nm process, which typically means better efficiency per watt. It is still in active production, while the Intel is end-of-life, so availability and platform longevity favor the AMD. The AMD uses Socket AM4, which has a broader ecosystem of motherboards.

For a builder prioritizing benchmark performance, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE is the clear choice. The Intel Core i7-9700T may appeal to someone who needs 8 physical cores for a specific software requirement that does not use simultaneous multithreading, but the recorded data shows that in the tests used here, the AMD wins every time. The Intel's higher average benchmark score of 2668 versus 2596 is misleading because it includes Geekbench results where the AMD has no data, so the only valid comparison is the head-to-head set, which favors AMD in all six tests.

The verdict is straightforward: pick the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE for better recorded performance, ECC support, and an active production status. Pick the Intel Core i7-9700T only if you specifically need its physical core count or its particular socket compatibility, and accept that the benchmarks will favor the AMD part.