AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE vs Intel Core 3 201E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The data records 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE and the Intel Core 3 201E. Intel wins 15 of those matchups, while AMD takes only 2. The Intel part’s lead is not merely a matter of winning more tests; in several cases, the margin is decisive.

In Cinebench tests, the Intel Core 3 201E is consistently 14% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE across R15, R20, and R23, in both single-core and multi-core workloads. The R15 multi-core score is 1271 versus 1093, R20 multi-core is 5297 versus 4555, and R23 multi-core is 12613 versus 10846. Single-core results follow the same pattern: R15 single-core is 179 versus 154, R20 single-core is 747 versus 643, and R23 single-core is 1780 versus 1531. The consistency of the 14% delta across all six Cinebench runs indicates a structural performance advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk.

PassMark results show a broader spread. The largest Intel win is in the physics test, where the Core 3 201E scores 1141 against the Ryzen’s 552, a 51.6% advantage. Prime number finding also heavily favors Intel: 57 versus 31, a 45.6% delta. Floating point math delivers a 27.5% Intel lead (33260 versus 24115). Multi-threaded PassMark performance is 14% higher for Intel (14839 versus 12761), matching the Cinebench delta. Single-thread PassMark is 3482 versus 3089, an 11.3% Intel advantage.

AMD’s two wins are narrower. Data encryption favors the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE by 7.1% (9564 versus 8931). Integer math goes to AMD by 1.8% (44665 versus 43894). These are the only tests where the AMD part finishes ahead, and both are close calls. Data compression is an Intel win at 6.9% (164160 versus 152885), and extended instructions favor Intel by 6% (11035 versus 10368). Random string sorting is nearly even, with Intel ahead by 3% (17783 versus 17255).

Overall average benchmark scores confirm the gap: the Intel Core 3 201E averages 19056, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE averages 17482. That is a 9% difference in the aggregate. The Intel part also sits at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs in the database, versus the AMD part’s 71st percentile. Surrounding rival data places the AMD chip near the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G (17507, 0.1% apart), the Intel Core 7 150U (17395), and the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE (17614). The Intel chip lands next to the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19047, essentially tied), the Intel Core i5-12400F (19039), and the Intel Core i5-1335U (18982).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design schools. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE uses the Zen 3 architecture under the Cezanne codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 3 201E uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel’s own foundry. The AMD die is larger at 180 mm² and packs 10,700 million transistors; Intel’s die is 163 mm² with no transistor count recorded in the database.

Core and cache layouts diverge significantly. Both parts have 4 cores and 8 threads, but per-core cache allocations differ. The AMD part carries 64 KB of L1 per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, with an 8 MB L3 pool. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core, with 12 MB of shared L3. That is a 50% larger L3 on the Intel side, plus more than double the L2 per core.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE supports DDR4 only, in dual-channel configuration, with 51.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Intel Core 3 201E supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with 76.8 GB/s of memory bandwidth. That is a 50% bandwidth advantage for Intel, which helps explain some of the multi-threaded performance gaps. Both parts support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity is a major divergence. The AMD processor provides PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel processor provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The generation jump doubles the theoretical per-lane bandwidth, though the database does not list specific lane speeds.

Integrated graphics also differ. AMD uses Radeon Vega 6, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The database does not record benchmark scores for either iGPU, so no direct comparison is possible from the available data.

Socket and platform requirements are entirely different. The AMD part fits AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so both are locked parts from that standpoint.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 3 201E dominates the majority of workloads. The 14% Cinebench lead across both single and multi-core tests indicates a broad all-purpose advantage in CPU rendering tasks. The physics test result, a 51.6% margin, is the single largest win in the dataset and suggests a particular strength in simulation or physics-based computation. Prime number finding, with a 45.6% lead, points to strong integer-heavy sequential workloads. Floating point math, up 27.5%, reinforces the Intel part’s ability in numerically intensive tasks.

The Intel chip also wins the aggregate measures: higher average benchmark score (19056 versus 17482) and a higher percentile ranking (73 versus 71). Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, both essentially tied with the Core 3 201E, which places this chip in a performance class above the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE’s immediate peer group.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE wins only two tests, but they are distinct in character. Data encryption, with a 7.1% edge, suggests the Zen 3 architecture has a cryptographic instruction advantage. Integer math, with a 1.8% margin, is a narrow but real win in basic ALU operations. These are the only areas where the AMD part can claim superiority, and both are relatively small margins compared to the Intel wins.

For workloads that depend on memory bandwidth, the Intel part has a clear structural edge. The 76.8 GB/s versus 51.2 GB/s difference is a 50% gap, and the larger L3 cache (12 MB versus 8 MB) provides more on-die storage for repeated accesses. The data compression test, where Intel is 6.9% ahead, and random string sorting, where Intel is 3% ahead, both benefit from cache and memory throughput.

The AMD part’s lower 35 W TDP versus Intel’s 60 W TDP means it draws less power, though the database does not record power consumption under load. The AMD chip also has a lower boost clock (4.20 GHz versus 4.80 GHz), which aligns with its lower power envelope.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE | Intel Core 3 201E |

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

| Process node | 7 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 180 mm² | 163 mm² |

| Transistors | 10,700 million | Not recorded |

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

| L2 cache (per core) | 512 KB | 1.25 MB |

| L3 cache | 8 MB | 12 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 16 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Vega 6 | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Boost clock | 4.20 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 60 W |

| Codename | Cezanne | Bartlett Lake |

| Release date | 2024-09-04 | 2025-01-12 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $134 |

Both chips share 4 cores, 8 threads, a 3.60 GHz base clock, dual-channel memory bus, ECC support, and a locked multiplier. The Intel part has a higher boost clock by 0.60 GHz, a larger cache hierarchy at every level, faster memory bandwidth, and newer PCIe generation. The AMD part has a smaller process node, a larger die, and a lower TDP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmarks in the database?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E wins 15 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE wins 2.

Q: How large is the Intel lead in Cinebench multi-core tests?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E is 14% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multi-core tests. R23 multi-core scores are 12613 versus 10846.

Q: What is the biggest single-test margin between the two?

A: The PassMark physics test shows the largest gap. The Intel Core 3 201E scores 1141 against the AMD part’s 552, a 51.6% advantage.

Q: In which tests does the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE outperform the Intel part?

A: The AMD chip wins PassMark data encryption by 7.1% (9564 versus 8931) and PassMark integer math by 1.8% (44665 versus 43894).

Q: How do the memory bandwidth specifications compare?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E supports 76.8 GB/s of memory bandwidth, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE supports 51.2 GB/s. Both are dual-channel, but Intel also adds DDR5 support alongside DDR4, whereas AMD supports DDR4 only.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has a 35 W TDP, and the Intel Core 3 201E has a 60 W TDP. The AMD part also has a lower boost clock at 4.20 GHz versus Intel’s 4.80 GHz.