AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G vs Intel Core i9-14901E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a decisive sweep. The Intel Core i9-14901E wins every single recorded test in the head-to-head comparison, taking 11 out of 11 possible wins. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G does not claim a single victory in any measured workload. The margins are substantial across the board, though the size of the gap varies significantly depending on the task type.

The largest disparity appears in prime number finding, where the Intel part scores 189 versus the AMD's 36. That represents an 81% deficit for the AMD processor, the biggest single-test gap in the entire comparison. Physics simulation tells a similar story: Intel scores 3041 against AMD's 701, a 76.9% shortfall. These two tests highlight the raw computational throughput difference between an 8-core, 16-thread design and a 4-core, 8-thread design.

Floating point math also shows a massive divide. The Intel chip delivers 81089 points while the AMD manages 25245, a 68.9% gap. Integer math is somewhat closer in relative terms but still lopsided: 112736 for Intel versus 45910 for AMD, a 59.3% difference. Data compression follows the pattern with Intel at 288777 and AMD at 168041, a 41.8% deficit for the smaller chip.

The encryption workload shows a 44.6% gap, with Intel scoring 18571 and AMD scoring 10288. Random string sorting lands at 39138 for Intel versus 18819 for AMD, a 51.9% difference. Extended instructions show the narrowest multi-threaded margin at 30.8%, with Intel at 17249 and AMD at 11935.

Even the single-thread tests, which typically favor higher clock speeds, go to Intel. The single-thread score reads 4354 for Intel versus 3096 for AMD, a 28.9% advantage. That is notable because the AMD chip has a base clock of 4.00 GHz compared to Intel's 2.80 GHz, yet Intel still wins on single-core performance. The multithread score shows 30298 for Intel versus 14033 for AMD, a 53.7% gap.

The overall average benchmark score confirms the hierarchy: Intel sits at 37911 while AMD sits at 27382. The Intel processor ranks in the 86th percentile among all CPUs, while the AMD chip ranks in the 79th percentile. The nearest rivals in the database also illustrate where each processor stands. The AMD chip trades blows with the Intel Core i7-13700H (0.1% ahead), the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H (0.5% behind), the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 (0.6% behind), and the Intel Core i5-12600K (0.7% behind). The Intel i9-14901E competes with the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (exact match at 0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X (0.1% behind), the Intel Core 5 211E (0.2% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 (0.3% ahead). These proximity scores indicate the AMD is a mid-range performer while the Intel is a high-end part.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. 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 i9-14901E uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The Intel die measures 257 mm² while the AMD die measures 180 mm². The AMD chip packs 10,700 million transistors, though the Intel transistor count is not recorded in the database.

Core counts differ sharply. The AMD offers 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel offers 8 cores and 16 threads. That doubling of resources explains much of the multithreaded performance gap. The cache configurations also diverge. The AMD has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel's larger L3 cache, 36 MB versus 8 MB, gives it a significant advantage in workloads that repeatedly access large datasets.

Clock speeds tell a more nuanced story. The AMD has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. The Intel has a base clock of 2.80 GHz but a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The Intel's higher boost ceiling contributes to its single-thread win despite the lower base frequency. Both processors have a 65 W TDP, making them comparable in thermal envelope.

Memory support differs. The AMD supports DDR4 only, while the Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The AMD records a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, while the Intel memory bandwidth is not listed in the database. Both support ECC memory. The PCIe implementation also differs: the AMD uses Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. That Gen 5 support gives the Intel platform more headroom for future storage and GPU connectivity.

Integrated graphics set them apart as well. The AMD pairs with Radeon Vega 6 graphics, while the Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD fits in AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. Both are locked multipliers, so neither supports overclocking. The AMD released on September 4, 2024, while the Intel released on June 30, 2024. Both are marked as active production parts for the desktop segment.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear hierarchy. The Intel Core i9-14901E outperforms the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G in every recorded benchmark, with margins ranging from 28.9% to 81%. The Intel processor belongs to the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD sits at the 79th percentile. The average benchmark score difference, 37911 versus 27382, represents roughly a 38.5% overall advantage for Intel.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G is a 4-core part that competes with mid-range mobile and desktop chips like the Intel Core i7-13700H and the Intel Core i5-12600K. It delivers acceptable performance for light to moderate workloads, but its core count and cache size limit its ceiling. The Intel Core i9-14901E, by contrast, places alongside high-end parts like the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. Its 8-core, 16-thread configuration with 36 MB of L3 cache places it in a different performance class entirely.

The winning benchmark is not close in any category. The closest margin, 28.9% in single-thread performance, still represents a decisive advantage. For workloads that depend on multi-threaded throughput, such as compression, encryption, physics simulation, or floating-point math, the Intel part is overwhelmingly faster. The AMD processor does not offer any workload category where it leads.

The choice between these two depends on what the database shows about their respective performance neighborhoods. The AMD is a capable desktop processor for entry-level builds, but its 4-core design places it in a lower tier. The Intel is a high-core-count part that delivers top-tier results across all tested workloads. The benchmark evidence does not support selecting the AMD for raw performance.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E boosts to 5.60 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G boosts to 4.20 GHz.

Q: How much larger is the Intel L3 cache compared to the AMD?

A: The Intel has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD has 8 MB of L3 cache. That is a 28 MB difference.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G and the Intel Core i9-14901E support ECC memory.

Q: What is the multithread score difference in the head-to-head results?

A: The Intel scores 30298 in the multithread test, while the AMD scores 14033. The Intel leads by 53.7%.

Q: Which processor supports PCIe Gen 5?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G supports PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes.

Q: How do the two processors rank in percentile among all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E ranks in the 86th percentile, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G ranks in the 79th percentile.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i9-14901E wins every tested category, so the use-case split is straightforward from the data. For multithreaded workloads, the Intel part is the only sensible choice. Data compression, encryption, physics simulation, floating-point math, integer math, and random string sorting all favor Intel by margins from 30.8% to 81%. Content creation, scientific computing, and server-style workloads that scale with cores and threads will benefit from the 8-core, 16-thread configuration.

The Intel also wins the single-thread tests, with a 28.9% advantage in both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread. That means even lightly threaded applications, such as older games or single-threaded productivity tools, run faster on the Intel. The higher boost clock of 5.60 GHz versus 4.20 GHz contributes to this result.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G does not win any recorded benchmark. Its only advantages lie in non-performance areas from the specification sheet. It has a higher base clock at 4.00 GHz versus 2.80 GHz, though that does not translate into benchmark wins. It uses a smaller die at 180 mm² versus 257 mm², and it runs on a 7 nm process versus a 10 nm process. Its 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth is recorded while Intel's is not. It also has a lower boost clock, which hurts its single-thread standing.

For a builder prioritizing low-power efficiency, both parts share a 65 W TDP, so neither has a thermal advantage. For a builder prioritizing platform features, the Intel offers DDR5 support and PCIe Gen 5, while the AMD is limited to DDR4 and PCIe Gen 3. For a builder prioritizing integrated graphics, the AMD uses Radeon Vega 6 while the Intel uses UHD Graphics 770, though no graphics benchmarks are recorded in the database.

The AMD processor is best suited for basic desktop tasks where the recorded performance gaps do not matter, such as office work or light web browsing. The Intel processor is best suited for any workload that benefits from its 16 threads, large cache, and high boost clock. The database shows no scenario where the AMD outperforms the Intel.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G | Intel Core i9-14901E |

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

| Cores | 4 | 8 |

| Threads | 8 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 4.00 GHz | 2.80 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.20 GHz | 5.60 GHz |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 3 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Cezanne | Raptor Lake-R |

| Process Node | 7 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 180 mm² | 257 mm² |

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

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

| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 36 MB shared |

| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC Memory | Yes | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

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

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

| Release Date | 2024-09-04 | 2024-06-30 |

| Transistors | 10,700 million | Not recorded |