AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 occupy opposite ends of the desktop spectrum. The recorded data shows a complete sweep for the Intel processor across all 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The largest margin appears in passmark_find_prime_numbers, where the Core Ultra 9 285 scores 459 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G’s 36, a delta of -92.2%. This indicates a substantial advantage in workloads that stress integer iteration and prime calculation routines.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 wins every direct comparison in the database. The data shows the closest contest in single-thread performance: passmark_single_thread records 4881 for the Intel part versus 3096 for the AMD part, a delta of -36.6%. This remains a decisive lead, but it is the smallest relative gap in the entire set. The same score appears for passmark_singlethread, confirming the consistency of the measurement.

Multi-threaded performance shows a much wider separation. In passmark_multithread, the Core Ultra 9 285 delivers 56602, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G manages 14033, a delta of -75.2%. The physics workload follows a similar pattern: 3598 versus 701, a delta of -80.5%. Data compression shows 602121 against 168041, a delta of -72.1%. Encryption follows with 46949 versus 10288, a delta of -78.1%.

The extended instructions test records 45357 for the Intel chip and 11935 for the AMD chip, a delta of -73.7%. Floating point math shows 194988 against 25245, a delta of -87.1%. Integer math delivers 164869 versus 45910, a delta of -72.2%. Random string sorting completes the sweep with 73651 against 18819, a delta of -74.4%. Every metric indicates that the Core Ultra 9 285 outperforms the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G by a wide margin, with the smallest advantage being roughly a third and the largest exceeding nine-tenths.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the benchmark results, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 wins in every tested category. The data shows no workload where the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G takes the lead. The Intel processor’s advantage spans data compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, multithreaded tasks, physics simulation, random string sorting, and single-thread performance.

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G does show competitive positioning within its own peer group. The database lists its nearest rivals as the Intel Core i7-13700H with an average score of 27355 and a delta of 0.1%, the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H with 27507 and a delta of -0.5%, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 with 27535 and a delta of -0.6%, and the Intel Core i5-12600K with 27578 and a delta of -0.7%. This places the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G essentially at parity with those parts, with an average benchmark score of 27382. The Core Ultra 9 285, by contrast, sits among much higher-performing rivals: the AMD EPYC 8224P with 75582 and a delta of -0.1%, the AMD EPYC 4545P with 75373 and a delta of 0.2%, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D with 75716 and a delta of -0.3%, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755 with 75738 and a delta of -0.3%. Its average benchmark score is 75488.

The use-case split is therefore straightforward. For tasks that rely on the specific benchmark categories recorded, the Core Ultra 9 285 is the only choice based on the data. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G may still handle general desktop workloads, but the measurements show it trailing in every single metric.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a clear hierarchy. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 holds the 95th percentile among all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G sits at the 79th percentile. The Intel part’s average benchmark score of 75488 is roughly 2.76 times the AMD part’s 27382. In every head-to-head test, the Core Ultra 9 285 wins, and the deltas range from -36.6% to -92.2%.

For users who prioritize single-thread responsiveness, the Core Ultra 9 285 still leads by a substantial margin. For those who need heavy multi-threaded throughput, the lead becomes overwhelming. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G offers no recorded advantage in any workload. The data does not suggest any scenario where the AMD processor outperforms the Intel processor.

The Core Ultra 9 285 also benefits from a higher percentile ranking, indicating that it outperforms a larger share of the overall CPU population. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G, while above average, does not reach the same tier. Given the complete sweep in the head-to-head results, the database supports the Core Ultra 9 285 as the stronger processor across all tested dimensions.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 records a passmark_single_thread score of 4881, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G records 3096. The delta is -36.6%.

Q: How do the two processors compare in multi-threaded performance?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 scores 56602 in passmark_multithread, and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G scores 14033, a delta of -75.2%.

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

A: The largest gap is in passmark_find_prime_numbers, where the Intel part scores 459 and the AMD part scores 36, a delta of -92.2%.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each processor?

A: For the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G, the nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-13700H, Intel Core Ultra 5 125H, AMD Ryzen 7 5800, and Intel Core i5-12600K. For the Intel Core Ultra 9 285, the nearest rivals are the AMD EPYC 8224P, AMD EPYC 4545P, AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D, and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark in the head-to-head comparison?

A: No. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 wins all 11 head-to-head benchmarks listed in the database.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for each CPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G has an average benchmark score of 27382, and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 has an average benchmark score of 75488.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G uses the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Cezanne, built on a 7 nm process from TSMC. It has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 uses the Arrow Lake architecture, codenamed Arrow Lake-S, built on a 3 nm process from TSMC. It has 24 cores and 24 threads, meaning it does not rely on simultaneous multithreading.

The AMD part’s base clock is 4.00 GHz and its boost clock is 4.20 GHz. The Intel part’s base clock is 2.50 GHz and its boost clock is 5.60 GHz. Both have a TDP of 65. The AMD chip fits into AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1851. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Cache configurations differ significantly. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3. The Core Ultra 9 285 has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The transistor counts also diverge: the AMD processor contains 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die, while the Intel processor contains 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die.

Memory support separates the two as well. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G supports DDR4 with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Core Ultra 9 285 supports DDR5 with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. The AMD chip provides PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel chip provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU.

Integrated graphics differ. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G includes Radeon Vega 6, and the Core Ultra 9 285 includes Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU. The release dates are also distinct: the AMD processor launched on 2024-09-04, and the Intel processor launched on 2024-12-31. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $579, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. The Core Ultra 9 285’s part number is SRQD4, and the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G’s part number is 100-000001749. Both are currently active in production.