AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G vs Intel Core 5 211TE Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark database presents a clear split between these two desktop processors. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G wins 8 of the 11 recorded head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 5 211TE wins 3. The AMD part also holds a higher overall percentile rank at 79 versus Intel's 69. Its average benchmark score of 27382 places it in the same performance tier as Intel Core i7-13700H, Intel Core Ultra 5 125H, AMD Ryzen 7 5800, and Intel Core i5-12600K, all within a 0.7% delta. The Intel Core 5 211TE, with an average score of 15370, competes with server-class AMD EPYC parts and mobile chips like the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U and Intel Core i3-1315U.

The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G is the stronger all-around performer for most desktop workloads. Its massive lead in single-threaded performance, a 119.9% advantage, makes it the default choice for applications that rely on one or two cores. The Intel Core 5 211TE, however, demonstrates decisive superiority in physics simulations and prime number finding, making it the better option for specific scientific or simulation tasks. The Intel chip also uses a lower 45 W TDP compared to AMD's 65 W, which may matter for constrained system builds, though the AMD part delivers higher multithreaded throughput at a higher power envelope.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G dominates the majority of the recorded workload categories. Its largest win is in single-threaded performance, where it scores 3096 against Intel's 1408, a 119.9% delta. This translates to faster response in lightly threaded applications and general desktop responsiveness. It also wins decisively in data encryption (42.3% ahead), extended instructions (38.5% ahead), and integer math (35.1% ahead). The AMD part further leads in data compression (25.9%), random string sorting (26.8%), and multithreaded performance (20.1%). These results suggest the AMD chip is better suited for general productivity, compression workloads, and mixed integer-heavy tasks.

The Intel Core 5 211TE wins in three specific areas: prime number finding (72 versus 36, a 50% advantage), physics simulation (1278 versus 701, a 45.1% advantage), and floating-point math (26150 versus 25245, a 3.5% advantage). The physics and prime number results point toward workloads with heavy branching or simulation logic. The floating-point win, while narrow, indicates that the Intel chip holds a slight edge in pure FP math despite losing most other integer-oriented tests.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G is built on TSMC's 7 nm process with a die size of 180 mm² and 10,700 million transistors. It uses the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Cezanne, and features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clock is 4.00 GHz with a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. The cache layout includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3. Memory support is limited to DDR4, running dual-channel with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. It supports ECC memory and uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics are Radeon Vega 6. The part is locked (multiplier not unlocked) and fits the AMD Socket AM4.

The Intel Core 5 211TE is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process with a larger die size of 215 mm². Its codename is Bartlett Lake, and it packs 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clock is much lower at 1.70 GHz, but boost clock reaches 4.80 GHz. Cache is larger per core: 80 KB L1, 1.25 MB L2, and a shared 20 MB L3. Memory support spans both DDR4 and DDR5, still dual-channel, at a higher bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. ECC memory is supported. PCIe is Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730. The multiplier is locked, and the socket is Intel Socket 1700. The launch MSRP is $221.

These architectural differences explain the benchmark split. The AMD chip's higher base clock and leaner 4-core design drive its single-thread dominance. The Intel chip's 10-core, 16-thread setup with a larger cache and higher boost clock supports its wins in physics and prime number workloads, which often scale with core count or cache capacity. The Intel part also supports newer memory standards (DDR5) and a newer PCIe generation, though these features do not directly appear in the recorded benchmark scores.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher single-threaded score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G scores 3096 in the PassMark single-thread test, compared to 1408 for the Intel Core 5 211TE. That is a 119.9% advantage for AMD.

Q: Does the Intel chip outperform the AMD chip in any major workload?

A: Yes. The Intel Core 5 211TE wins in prime number finding (72 versus 36), physics simulation (1278 versus 701), and floating-point math (26150 versus 25245). The physics win is a 45.1% delta in Intel's favor.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G has an average benchmark score of 27382, while the Intel Core 5 211TE averages 15370. The AMD part sits at the 79th percentile of all CPUs, and the Intel part at the 69th.

Q: How do these processors compare in memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE supports a higher memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G reaches 51.2 GB/s. Intel also supports DDR5 in addition to DDR4, whereas AMD supports only DDR4.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G has 4 cores and 8 threads. Despite fewer cores, the AMD chip wins the multithreaded PassMark test (14033 versus 11685, a 20.1% delta).

Q: What are the TDP ratings?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G is rated at 65 W, while the Intel Core 5 211TE is rated at 45 W. The Intel part draws less power on paper.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single win in the entire comparison belongs to the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G in the single-threaded test. With a score of 3096 versus 1408, the AMD part leads by 119.9%. This is a decisive margin that shows how much faster the Zen 3 core is per thread compared to the Intel Bartlett Lake design. The same delta appears in the duplicate "singlethread" entry, confirming the result.

The second-largest AMD win is in data encryption. The AMD chip scores 10288 against Intel's 7231, a 42.3% advantage. Extended instructions follow with a 38.5% lead (11935 versus 8615). Integer math shows a 35.1% gap (45910 versus 33991). Random string sorting is 26.8% in AMD's favor (18819 versus 14838). Data compression is 25.9% ahead (168041 versus 133434). The multithreaded test shows AMD ahead by 20.1% (14033 versus 11685), which is notable given that the Intel chip has 10 cores and 16 threads against AMD's 4 cores and 8 threads.

The Intel Core 5 211TE takes its biggest win in prime number finding, scoring 72 against AMD's 36, a 50% delta in Intel's favor. Physics simulation is the second Intel win, with 1278 versus 701, a 45.1% lead. The third Intel win is narrower: floating-point math at 26150 versus 25245, a 3.5% edge. These three wins are consistent with the Intel chip's higher core count and larger cache, but they do not offset the AMD part's broad dominance across the other eight recorded tests.

In summary, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G is the faster processor in the majority of measured scenarios, particularly where single-thread speed and integer throughput matter. The Intel Core 5 211TE counterattacks in simulation-style workloads and draws less power, but the overall benchmark record favors the AMD part.