AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G vs Intel Core 3 201E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded PassMark data for these two desktop processors splits nearly evenly, with the Intel Core 3 201E taking 6 of the 11 head-to-head tests and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G taking 5. However, the margins tell a more nuanced story than the raw win count.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G’s largest victory comes in data encryption, where it scores 10,288 against Intel’s 8,931, a 15.2% advantage. This is the only test where either chip leads by more than 10 points percentage-wise. The AMD part also wins extended instructions by 8.2% (11,935 vs. 11,035), random string sorting by 5.8% (18,819 vs. 17,783), integer math by 4.6% (45,910 vs. 43,894), and data compression by a slim 2.4% margin (168,041 vs. 164,160).

The Intel Core 3 201E counters with decisive wins in physics and prime number finding. Its physics score of 1,141 crushes the AMD chip’s 701, a 38.6% gap. In find prime numbers, Intel scores 57 versus AMD’s 36, a 36.8% difference. These are the two largest margins in either direction across the entire comparison. Intel also leads in floating point math by 24.1% (33,260 vs. 25,245), in single-thread performance by 11.1% (3,482 vs. 3,096), and in multithread performance by 5.4% (14,839 vs. 14,033).

The average benchmark scores place the two chips far apart overall. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G posts an average benchmark score of 27,382, while the Intel Core 3 201E averages 19,056. That difference is notable, but it reflects the fact that the two processors were evaluated with different benchmark suites. The AMD chip’s PassMark-only data set produces a higher average, while Intel’s average includes Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 results, which pull the mean down.

Looking at percentile rankings against all CPUs in the database, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G sits at the 79th percentile, while the Intel Core 3 201E sits at the 73rd. The AMD part’s nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13700H with an average score of 27,355 (0.1% delta), the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H at 27,507 (-0.5%), the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 at 27,535 (-0.6%), and the Intel Core i5-12600K at 27,578 (-0.7%). The Intel Core 3 201E’s nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS at 19,047 (0.0% delta), the Intel Core i5-12400F at 19,039 (0.1%), the Intel Core i5-1335U at 18,982 (0.4%), and the AMD EPYC 7773X at 18,979 (0.4%). These rival clusters confirm that the two chips occupy different performance tiers in the database, despite sharing the same core and thread counts.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear split based on workload type. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G is the stronger choice for encryption-heavy tasks, integer math, string sorting, and data compression. Its 15.2% lead in data encryption and 8.2% lead in extended instructions make it particularly suitable for workloads that rely on cryptographic operations or instruction-level parallelism.

The Intel Core 3 201E, by contrast, dominates physics simulation, prime number calculation, floating point math, and single-threaded performance. Its 38.6% advantage in physics and 36.8% in prime numbers are substantial. The 11.1% single-thread lead (3,482 vs. 3,096) also indicates that applications which do not scale across cores will run noticeably better on the Intel part.

The multithread score favors Intel by 5.4%, meaning the Core 3 201E handles parallel workloads slightly better despite both chips having 4 cores and 8 threads. The AMD chip’s higher average benchmark score and 79th percentile ranking suggest that, across a broad mix of workloads, it may be the more balanced performer. However, the Intel chip’s 73rd percentile still places it above most CPUs in the database.

The launch MSRP for the Intel Core 3 201E is $134. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread score in PassMark?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E scores 3,482 in both the passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread tests, which is 11.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G’s 3,096.

Q: How do the two chips compare in data compression performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G scores 168,041 in passmark_data_compression, edging out the Intel Core 3 201E’s 164,160 by 2.4%.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest gap is in passmark_physics, where the Intel Core 3 201E scores 1,141 versus the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G’s 701, a 38.6% difference favoring Intel.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G and the Intel Core 3 201E list ECC memory support as true in the database.

Q: Which chip has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G has an average benchmark score of 27,382, while the Intel Core 3 201E averages 19,056. The AMD chip also ranks at the 79th percentile versus the Intel chip’s 73rd.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No. Both the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G and the Intel Core 3 201E have multiplierUnlocked set to false, meaning neither supports unlocked multiplier overclocking.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts are identical: both processors have 4 cores and 8 threads. The base and boost clocks differ. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G runs at a base clock of 4.00 GHz and boosts to 4.20 GHz. The Intel Core 3 201E has a lower base clock of 3.60 GHz but a substantially higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

Thermal design power differs by 5 watts: the AMD chip is rated at 65W TDP, while the Intel chip is rated at 60W TDP. The sockets are incompatible: the AMD part uses AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700.

Memory support diverges clearly. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G supports DDR4 only, while the Intel Core 3 201E supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is higher on the Intel side: 76.8 GB/s versus 51.2 GB/s for AMD. Both run dual-channel memory buses.

PCIe support differs by generation. The AMD chip provides PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). This is a significant gap in interface bandwidth for expansion cards or storage.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G uses Radeon Vega 6, while the Intel Core 3 201E uses UHD Graphics 730. Release dates in the database show the AMD chip released on 2024-09-04 and the Intel chip on 2025-01-12. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $134; the AMD part has no launch MSRP listed.

Process node and foundry differ. AMD uses a 7 nm process from TSMC, while Intel uses a 10 nm process from its own foundry. Die size is 180 mm² for AMD and 163 mm² for Intel. Transistor count is listed for AMD only at 10,700 million; no transistor count is recorded for the Intel part.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G is built on Zen 3 architecture with the codename Cezanne. The Intel Core 3 201E uses the codename Bartlett Lake, and no architecture field is recorded for it in the database. The AMD chip belongs to the 5000 series and the Ryzen 3 generation (Zen 3, Cezanne). The Intel chip belongs to the Core 3 generation (Bartlett Lake).

Cache layouts differ in both size and organization. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has both more per-core L1 and L2 and a larger L3 pool, which helps explain its floating point and physics advantages.

The process node difference is notable: 7 nm for AMD versus 10 nm for Intel. Despite the larger node, Intel’s die is smaller at 163 mm² versus AMD’s 180 mm². Transistor density cannot be directly compared because Intel’s transistor count is not recorded.

Both chips are marked as Active in production status and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part number is 100-000001749, and the Intel part number is SRVTR. The AMD chip’s market segment is Desktop, as is the Intel chip’s.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G wins in five benchmark categories: data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, integer math, and random string sorting. These results point toward workloads that involve hashing, encryption, integer-heavy computation, and data organization. The 15.2% encryption lead and 8.2% extended instructions lead are the strongest arguments for choosing AMD in security-related or instruction-diverse tasks.

The Intel Core 3 201E wins in six categories: find prime numbers, floating point math, multithread, physics, single-thread, and singlethread. The physics and prime number wins are overwhelming at 38.6% and 36.8% respectively. Floating point math also favors Intel heavily at 24.1%. The single-thread lead of 11.1% means the Intel chip will feel snappier in applications that depend on one core, such as legacy software or lightly threaded games.

The multithread result (Intel ahead by 5.4%) is the most surprising given the identical core and thread counts. It suggests the Intel chip’s higher boost clock and larger cache help it extract more parallel throughput despite the AMD chip’s higher base clock. The Intel chip also supports DDR5 memory and PCIe Gen 5, which could matter for platforms that use newer memory or high-bandwidth storage devices.

The AMD chip’s higher average benchmark score and 79th percentile ranking versus Intel’s 73rd indicate that, in the aggregate, AMD sits higher relative to all CPUs in the database. However, the Intel chip’s launch MSRP of $134 gives it a recorded price point, while the AMD chip has no launch MSRP in the database. The choice ultimately comes down to whether the workload favors AMD’s integer and encryption strengths or Intel’s floating point, physics, and single-thread dominance.