AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F boosts up to 5.00 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G boosts up to 4.20 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G supports DDR4 memory only. The Intel Core i5-14490F supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G includes Radeon Vega 6 integrated graphics. The Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics (N/A).

Q: Which processor has a higher benchmark percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F sits at the 86th percentile among all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G sits at the 79th percentile.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F records an average benchmark score of 38149. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G records an average benchmark score of 27382.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design families. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G uses the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14490F uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD chip belongs to the 5000 series, while the Intel chip belongs to the Core 14th Gen series.

Core and thread counts differ sharply. The AMD processor provides 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel processor provides 10 cores and 16 threads. This 6-core, 8-thread gap drives most of the performance separation in heavily threaded workloads. The Intel part also carries a much higher boost clock at 5.00 GHz versus 4.20 GHz, with a lower base clock of 2.50 GHz versus 4.00 GHz.

Cache layouts are also distinct. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 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 24 MB of shared L3 cache. That larger L3 pool gives the Intel processor more headroom for data-heavy tasks.

The manufacturing details also differ. The AMD die measures 180 mm² with 10,700 million transistors. The Intel die measures 215 mm². The process node difference is significant: 7 nm for AMD versus 10 nm for Intel.

Memory support splits the two as well. The AMD processor runs DDR4 in dual-channel mode with a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s and supports ECC memory. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, but does not support ECC memory. The Intel chip also offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the AMD chip offers PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G includes Radeon Vega 6 integrated graphics, which means it can output video without a discrete GPU. The Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics at all, so it requires a separate graphics card for display output. Both processors have locked multipliers, so neither offers unlocked overclocking. The AMD chip uses Socket AM4, and the Intel chip uses Socket 1700.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14490F wins every single head-to-head benchmark in the recorded data. Across all 11 compared tests, the Intel processor takes the win each time. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G does not win any of the head-to-head tests.

The largest margins for the Intel processor appear in compute-heavy and parallel workloads. In floating point math, the Intel chip scores 66558 against 25245 for the AMD chip, a gap of 62.1 percent. In the find prime numbers test, the Intel chip scores 122 against 36, which is a 70.5 percent advantage. In physics simulation, the Intel chip scores 2093 against 701, a 66.5 percent edge.

The AMD processor still holds value in specific use cases. Because it includes Radeon Vega 6 integrated graphics, it can operate in a system without a discrete GPU. That makes it suitable for basic desktop use, office tasks, or as a fallback CPU where a separate graphics card is not available. The Intel chip cannot do this at all.

The AMD processor also supports ECC memory, which matters for certain workstation or reliability-focused builds where error-correcting memory is required. The Intel chip does not support ECC memory.

For pure performance, the Intel Core i5-14490F dominates the recorded benchmark data. Its wins span integer math, floating point math, encryption, compression, sorting, single-thread performance, and multi-thread performance. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G is a lower-core-count part that sits in a different performance class.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in almost every major specification field.

• Cores: AMD 4, Intel 10
• Threads: AMD 8, Intel 16
• Base clock: AMD 4.00 GHz, Intel 2.50 GHz
• Boost clock: AMD 4.20 GHz, Intel 5.00 GHz
• TDP: both 65 W
• Socket: AMD Socket AM4, Intel Socket 1700
• Architecture: Zen 3, Raptor Lake
• Process node: 7 nm, 10 nm
• Die size: 180 mm², 215 mm²
• L1 cache: 64 KB per core, 80 KB per core
• L2 cache: 512 KB per core, 1.25 MB per core
• L3 cache: 8 MB, 24 MB shared
• Memory support: DDR4 only, DDR4 and DDR5
• Memory bandwidth: 51.2 GB/s, not recorded
• ECC memory: supported, not supported
• PCIe: Gen 3 16 lanes, Gen 5 16 lanes
• Integrated graphics: Radeon Vega 6, N/A
• Release date: 2024-09-04, 2023-12-31
• Part number: 100-000001749, SRN35

Both processors share a 65 W TDP and dual-channel memory bus. Both are desktop parts with active production status. Both have locked multipliers. Neither has a recorded launch MSRP in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results are one-sided. The Intel Core i5-14490F wins all 11 benchmark comparisons, and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G wins none.

In PassMark data compression, the Intel processor scores 340026 against 168041 for the AMD processor. That is a 50.6 percent advantage for Intel. Data encryption shows a similar pattern: Intel at 18225 versus AMD at 10288, a 43.6 percent gap.

Extended instructions favor Intel at 21731 versus 11935, a 45.1 percent difference. The find prime numbers test shows the largest relative gap at 70.5 percent, with Intel scoring 122 and AMD scoring 36. Floating point math gives Intel 66558 versus AMD 25245, a 62.1 percent lead. Integer math gives Intel 87844 versus AMD 45910, a 47.7 percent lead.

The multithread score shows Intel at 28662 versus AMD at 14033, a 51 percent difference. Physics simulation gives Intel 2093 versus AMD 701, a 66.5 percent gap. Random string sorting shows Intel at 35608 versus AMD at 18819, a 47.1 percent difference.

Single-thread performance is closer but still favors Intel. The Intel chip scores 3873 against 3096 for the AMD chip, a 20.1 percent advantage. This is the smallest margin in the entire comparison. Both the PassMark single-thread and singlethread entries record identical scores for each processor, confirming the result.

The average benchmark score gap is also large. Intel records 38149, while AMD records 27382. That difference places the Intel processor at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD processor sits at the 79th percentile.

For context, the nearest rivals for the AMD processor include the Intel Core i7-13700H with a score of 27355 and a 0.1 percent difference, the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H with a score of 27507 and a 0.5 percent difference, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 with a score of 27535 and a 0.6 percent difference, and the Intel Core i5-12600K with a score of 27578 and a 0.7 percent difference. The AMD chip sits in a tight cluster around the 27382 average.

The nearest rivals for the Intel processor include the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T with a score of 38194 and a 0.1 percent difference, the Intel Core i5-13600KF with a score of 38103 and a 0.1 percent difference, the AMD Ryzen 7 250 with a score of 38221 and a 0.2 percent difference, and the Intel Core i5-13600HX with a score of 38261 and a 0.3 percent difference. The Intel chip sits in a similarly tight cluster around 38149.

These nearest-rival patterns show that both processors perform exactly in line with their expected performance tiers. The AMD chip competes with mid-range mobile and desktop parts, while the Intel chip competes with upper-mid-range desktop parts.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous. The Intel Core i5-14490F outperforms the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G in every single recorded test. The Intel chip delivers a 39 percent higher average benchmark score, a 20.1 percent higher single-thread score, and a 51 percent higher multithread score.

For workloads that depend on parallel processing, such as video encoding, rendering, compilation, or heavy multitasking, the Intel processor is the clear choice. Its 10 cores and 16 threads provide more than double the core count of the AMD chip, and the benchmark results reflect that advantage. The floating point math, integer math, and physics scores all show massive gaps in favor of Intel.

For workloads that depend on single-thread speed, the Intel processor still leads by 20.1 percent. That margin is smaller than the multithread gap, but it is still decisive. The 5.00 GHz boost clock on the Intel chip gives it a solid advantage in lightly threaded applications.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G does have specific advantages that are not captured in raw benchmark scores. It includes Radeon Vega 6 integrated graphics, so it can run a complete system without a discrete GPU. It also supports ECC memory, which is a requirement for some workstation and reliability-oriented builds. Its 65 W TDP matches the Intel chip, so power draw is not a differentiator.

The Intel Core i5-14490F requires a discrete GPU because it has no integrated graphics. That is an important system-level consideration. Anyone building a small office PC or a basic desktop might prefer the AMD chip for its all-in-one capability. Anyone building a performance-focused system with a dedicated GPU should choose the Intel chip.

The data shows a clear performance hierarchy. The Intel processor ranks at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD processor ranks at the 79th percentile. The Intel processor sits alongside parts like the Intel Core i5-13600KF and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T in performance. The AMD processor sits alongside parts like the Intel Core i7-13700H and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G is a capable 4-core desktop processor for basic tasks, integrated-graphics systems, or ECC memory setups. The Intel Core i5-14490F is a substantially faster 10-core processor for performance-oriented builds. The benchmark results leave no room for ambiguity: the Intel chip wins every test, and the margin is often large.