AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G vs Intel Core 7 253PQE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep for the Intel Core 7 253PQE across all eleven shared PassMark workloads. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G does not win a single head-to-head test, with the Intel part delivering a minimum advantage of 29.5 percent on the two single-threaded tests, and margins that frequently exceed 60 percent in multi-threaded tasks.

The largest single delta appears in `passmark_find_prime_numbers`, where Intel scores 206 against AMD's 36, a gap of 82.5 percent. This workload is highly sensitive to integer throughput and per-core efficiency, and the Intel processor's combination of more cores and a higher boost clock dominates. In `passmark_floating_point_math`, the Intel part scores 105279 versus 25245, a 76 percent advantage, while `passmark_physics` shows a 76.4 percent delta (2970 versus 701). These results indicate a substantial raw compute advantage for the Intel processor in mathematically intensive tasks.

In the more everyday workloads, the pattern holds. `passmark_data_compression` shows Intel at 487335 against AMD's 168041, a 65.5 percent lead. `passmark_integer_math` produces 137795 versus 45910, a 66.7 percent delta. `passmark_multithread` records 41656 versus 14033, a 66.3 percent margin. The two sorting and encryption tests follow suit: `passmark_random_string_sorting` is 54222 versus 18819 (65.3 percent), and `passmark_data_encryption` is 25515 versus 10288 (59.7 percent). `passmark_extended_instructions` rounds out the list at 32390 versus 11935, a 63.2 percent lead.

Even the single-threaded results, which typically narrow the gap between desktop and mobile parts, show Intel ahead by 29.5 percent in both `passmark_single_thread` and `passmark_singlethread` (4389 versus 3096). This consistent double-digit or triple-digit percentage advantage across every category suggests the Intel part is not merely faster in parallel workloads but also superior in latency-sensitive operations. The AMD processor's best relative performance is in single-threaded tasks, but even there, it trails by nearly a third.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and process generations. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G is built on the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, fabricated on a 7 nm TSMC process. It packs 10,700 million transistors into a 180 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 253PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm Intel process, with transistor count and die size not recorded in the database.

Core counts diverge sharply. AMD offers 4 cores and 8 threads, while Intel provides 10 cores and 20 threads. This 6-core, 12-thread difference explains much of the multi-threaded benchmark gap. Base clocks are similar on paper: AMD at 4.00 GHz versus Intel at 3.50 GHz. However, Intel's boost clock reaches 5.70 GHz compared to AMD's 4.20 GHz, a 1.5 GHz advantage that directly contributes to the single-threaded wins.

Cache hierarchies differ in structure and size. AMD uses 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3. Intel uses 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB shared L3. The Intel L2 is four times larger per core, and its L3 is over four times larger in total. This additional cache capacity likely aids the compression, sorting, and encryption workloads where Intel showed 60 to 65 percent leads.

Memory support also distinguishes the two. AMD supports DDR4 only, with dual-channel bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but with a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, a 75 percent higher theoretical ceiling. Both processors support ECC memory. On the PCIe front, AMD provides Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes, while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, a generational leap in I/O throughput.

Integrated graphics differ as well. AMD includes Radeon Vega 6, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The database does not record comparative graphics benchmark scores, so the analysis here is limited to feature presence. The Intel part also carries a TDP of 125 watts versus AMD's 65 watts, which explains its higher power envelope for the added cores and clocks.

The Verdict

The data presents a straightforward choice. For users prioritizing raw compute performance in multi-threaded, single-threaded, and memory-bandwidth-sensitive tasks, the Intel Core 7 253PQE is the superior processor. Its 10-core, 20-thread configuration, 5.70 GHz boost clock, larger cache, and faster memory support produce leads ranging from 29.5 percent to 82.5 percent across all recorded workloads. The Intel part also sits at the 91st percentile among all CPUs in the database, versus the AMD part's 79th percentile.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G offers a lower power envelope at 65 watts, a smaller 7 nm process, and a 180 mm² die. It remains a functional quad-core processor with a 4.20 GHz boost clock and 8 MB L3, suited for basic desktop tasks. However, its average benchmark score of 27382 places it near rivals like the Intel Core i7-13700H (27355, delta 0.1 percent) and AMD Ryzen 7 5800 (27535, delta -0.6 percent). The Intel Core 7 253PQE, with an average score of 55919, sits close to the Intel Core i9-14900HX (56004, delta -0.2 percent) and AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 (56273, delta -0.6 percent).

In every measurable category, the Intel processor delivers more. There is no workload category in the database where the AMD part closes the gap to within single digits. The Intel part is the correct selection for performance-driven builds, provided the 125 watt TDP and Socket 1700 platform are acceptable.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G | Intel Core 7 253PQE |

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

| Cores | 4 | 10 |

| Threads | 8 | 20 |

| Base Clock | 4.00 GHz | 3.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.20 GHz | 5.70 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 125 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Cezanne | Bartlett Lake |

| Process Node | 7 nm (TSMC) | 10 nm (Intel) |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 33 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 16 Lanes | Gen 5, 16 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Vega 6 | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Release Date | 2024-09-04 | 2026-03-08 |

| Part Number | 100-000001749 | SA4QA |

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE reaches 5.70 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G tops out at 4.20 GHz.

Q: What is the core count difference?

A: Intel provides 10 cores and 20 threads, while AMD provides 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: Intel has 33 MB shared L3, compared to AMD's 8 MB.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G and the Intel Core 7 253PQE list ECC memory support in the database.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: Intel records 89.6 GB/s dual-channel bandwidth with DDR4 and DDR5 support, while AMD records 51.2 GB/s with DDR4 only.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: Intel scores 55919 on average, placing it at the 91st percentile, while AMD scores 27382 at the 79th percentile. Intel's nearest rival is the Intel Core i9-14900HX (56004, delta -0.2 percent), and AMD's nearest rival is the Intel Core i7-13700H (27355, delta 0.1 percent).