AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE vs Intel Core i7-9750HF Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clean sweep for the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE across every Cinebench iteration. In the Cinebench R15 multicore test, the AMD part scores 904 against the Intel Core i7-9750HF’s 876, a delta of -3.1% from the Intel’s perspective. The single-core R15 result follows the same pattern: 127 for AMD versus 123 for Intel, again a -3.1% gap. These are narrow margins, but they are consistent.

Moving to Cinebench R20, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE posts 3769 in multicore, while the Intel Core i7-9750HF reaches 3652. The delta remains -3.1%. In single-core R20, the AMD chip scores 532 against Intel’s 515, a slightly larger -3.2% difference. The trend holds in Cinebench R23: AMD leads multicore with 8975 versus 8696, and single-core with 1267 versus 1227. Both R23 deltas sit at -3.1% and -3.2%, respectively.

The interesting detail here is that the AMD processor achieves these wins with only 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel part has 6 cores and 12 threads. The data indicates that the Zen 2 architecture’s per-core efficiency more than compensates for the two-core disadvantage in these workloads. The largest margin in any single test is just -3.2%, so no blowout exists, but the AMD part wins every recorded benchmark. The win count stands at 6 for AMD and 0 for Intel.

For context, the Intel Core i7-9750HF sits at the 50th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 2662. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon E5-4650 v3 at 2664 (-0.1%), the Intel Core i7-9700T at 2668 (-0.2%), and the Intel Core i5-9500F at 2670 (-0.3%). The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE holds the 49th percentile with an average score of 2596. Its closest competitors are the Intel Core i7-8850H at 2604 (-0.3%), the Intel Xeon E-2174G at 2588 (0.3%), and the AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS at 2573 (0.9%). These percentile positions are nearly identical, reinforcing that the head-to-head margin is small in absolute terms.

The Verdict

Based strictly on the benchmark data, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE is the superior performer in every measured Cinebench test. If the decision hinges solely on raw CPU throughput in rendering workloads, the AMD part wins outright. The margin is not large, ranging from -3.1% to -3.2% depending on the test, but it is uniform. No single benchmark flips in favor of the Intel Core i7-9750HF.

However, the Intel chip does offer more cores and threads, which could matter in workloads not captured by these specific Cinebench runs. The database lacks multi-threaded tests outside of Cinebench for the AMD part, so the Intel processor’s 6-core/12-thread configuration might hold an advantage in heavily parallel tasks that scale beyond 8 threads. Yet the recorded data shows no such advantage materializing in any Cinebench version, including the multicore tests. The AMD part wins those too.

For a user prioritizing single-threaded responsiveness, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE also leads, with higher scores in all three single-core Cinebench generations. The Intel chip’s higher boost clock of 4.50 GHz versus AMD’s 4.00 GHz does not translate into a single-core win. The Zen 2 architecture’s instructions-per-clock advantage appears to outweigh the raw clock speed difference.

The practical verdict is straightforward: the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE is the better choice for anyone whose workflow aligns with Cinebench-style rendering. The Intel Core i7-9750HF remains viable, but the data does not support selecting it over the AMD part in any recorded benchmark. The Intel chip’s only potential edge lies in unmeasured scenarios, but the database cannot confirm that.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design lineages. The Intel Core i7-9750HF uses the Coffee Lake architecture, specifically the Coffee Lake-HR codename, built on Intel’s 14 nm process node. The die size is 149 mm². The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE employs the Zen 2 architecture under the Renoir codename, fabricated on TSMC’s 7 nm node, with a die size of 156 mm². The AMD chip integrates 9,800 million transistors, while the Intel part has no transistor count listed.

Core and cache configurations differ sharply. The Intel processor has 6 cores and 12 threads, with 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part has 4 cores and 8 threads, with 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, but only 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip’s L3 cache is three times larger, which could aid in certain data-heavy workloads, but the benchmark results do not reflect that advantage.

Memory support is another differentiator. Both support DDR4 and dual-channel memory, but the AMD processor’s memory bandwidth is listed at 51.2 GB/s, while the Intel chip reaches 42.7 GB/s. The AMD part also supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the Intel processor. PCIe generation is Gen 3 for both, though the AMD chip specifies 16 lanes from the CPU only.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE includes integrated Radeon Vega 6 graphics, while the Intel Core i7-9750HF has no integrated graphics listed. This makes the AMD part a more complete package for systems without a discrete GPU. The socket types also differ: Intel uses BGA 1440, while AMD uses Socket AM4. The Intel chip is marked as end-of-life, while the AMD part remains active in production. The AMD processor’s TDP is 35 watts, lower than the Intel’s 45 watts, and its base clock is higher at 3.50 GHz versus 2.60 GHz, though the Intel boost clock reaches 4.50 GHz versus AMD’s 4.00 GHz.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE wins with a score of 8975, while the Intel Core i7-9750HF scores 8696, a -3.1% difference.

Q: Does the Intel chip’s higher boost clock give it a single-core advantage?

A: No. The Intel Core i7-9750HF boosts to 4.50 GHz, but the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE still wins every single-core Cinebench test, including R23 at 1267 versus 1227.

Q: What is the core and thread count for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i7-9750HF has 6 cores and 12 threads. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Does either processor include integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE includes Radeon Vega 6 integrated graphics. The Intel Core i7-9750HF has no integrated graphics listed.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i7-9750HF has 12 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE has 4 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core i7-9750HF does not.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE wins in every recorded benchmark. That includes all six Cinebench tests: R15 multicore, R15 single-core, R20 multicore, R20 single-core, R23 multicore, and R23 single-core. The margins are consistent at -3.1% or -3.2%. The AMD part also wins on memory bandwidth, with 51.2 GB/s versus 42.7 GB/s for Intel. It has integrated graphics, ECC support, a lower TDP of 35 watts, and a smaller process node at 7 nm versus 14 nm.

The Intel Core i7-9750HF holds advantages in core count (6 versus 4), thread count (12 versus 8), and L3 cache size (12 MB versus 4 MB). It also has a higher boost clock at 4.50 GHz and a smaller die size at 149 mm² versus 156 mm². However, none of these advantages translate into a benchmark win in the recorded data. The Intel chip is end-of-life, while the AMD part is still active.

For workloads that scale well beyond 8 threads, the Intel chip’s extra cores and threads could theoretically help, but the Cinebench multicore results do not show that. For workloads that benefit from large shared cache, the Intel chip has a clear spec advantage, but again the benchmarks do not reflect it. The AMD part wins where it counts in the database: every rendering test, memory bandwidth, and power efficiency.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on nearly every specification line. The Intel Core i7-9750HF has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel base clock is 2.60 GHz, the AMD base clock is 3.50 GHz. The Intel boost clock is 4.50 GHz, the AMD boost clock is 4.00 GHz. TDP is 45 watts for Intel and 35 watts for AMD.

The socket differs: Intel BGA 1440 versus AMD Socket AM4. Architecture is Coffee Lake for Intel and Zen 2 for AMD. The process node is 14 nm for Intel and 7 nm for AMD. The foundry is Intel for the former and TSMC for the latter. Die size is 149 mm² for Intel and 156 mm² for AMD. Transistor count is listed only for AMD at 9,800 million.

Cache layouts diverge: L1 is 64 KB per core for both, but L2 is 256 KB per core for Intel and 512 KB per core for AMD. L3 is 12 MB shared for Intel and 4 MB shared for AMD. Memory bandwidth is 42.7 GB/s for Intel and 51.2 GB/s for AMD. ECC memory is false for Intel and true for AMD. PCIe is Gen 3 for both, but AMD specifies 16 lanes from the CPU only. Integrated graphics are absent for Intel and present as Radeon Vega 6 for AMD. Market segment is Mobile for Intel and Desktop for AMD. Production status is End-of-life for Intel and Active for AMD. Release dates differ: 2019-04-22 for Intel and 2022-11-10 for AMD. The part numbers are SRG1T for Intel and 100-000001061 for AMD. Both have locked multipliers.