AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE vs Intel Core 3 304 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a clear split between the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE and the Intel Core 3 304: the AMD part dominates multi-threaded and integer-heavy workloads, while the Intel part takes the single-thread and floating-point tests. Across the 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE wins 10, and the Intel Core 3 304 wins 7.

The largest margin belongs to the AMD processor in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it scores 10,846 against the Intel’s 5,263, a 106.1% advantage. That is more than double the Intel result, and it reflects the AMD chip’s 8 threads versus 5, along with its higher sustained multi-core capability. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD chip leads 1,093 to 849, a 28.7% gap, while in Cinebench R20 multi-core the lead narrows to 9.5% (4,555 versus 4,160).

Integer math shows the same direction. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE scores 44,665 in PassMark integer math, which is 81.3% ahead of the Intel Core 3 304’s 24,640. Data compression also favors AMD by 33.2% (152,885 versus 114,775), and random string sorting goes to AMD by 26.3% (17,255 versus 13,659). Data encryption is an AMD win by 12.5% (9,564 versus 8,501), and extended instructions go to AMD by 7% (10,368 versus 9,686).

The Intel Core 3 304 answers in single-threaded workloads. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel scores 1,765 versus AMD’s 1,531, a 13.3% advantage. PassMark single-thread shows Intel at 3,614 versus 3,089, a 14.5% lead. Cinebench R15 single-core is the outlier: Intel wins 264 to 154, a 41.7% margin, which is the largest single-core gap in the dataset. Notably, Cinebench R20 single-core goes the other way, with AMD ahead 643 to 587, a 9.5% edge, making the single-core picture inconsistent across Cinebench versions.

Floating-point math is an Intel win: 29,722 versus 24,115, an 18.9% advantage. PassMark physics also favors Intel, 868 versus 552, a 36.4% gap. Prime number finding is the most lopsided Intel victory, with Intel scoring 68 versus AMD’s 31, a 54.4% margin. In PassMark multi-thread, AMD holds a 9.8% lead (12,761 versus 11,625), a smaller margin than the Cinebench multi-core results suggest.

The average benchmark scores place the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE at 17,482, which lands in the 71st percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 3 304 averages 13,745, sitting in the 68th percentile. The AMD chip’s nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G at 17,507 (0.1% higher), the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE at 17,614 (0.8% higher), and the Intel Core 7 150U at 17,395 (0.5% lower). The Intel Core 3 304 sits near the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX at 13,786 (0.3% higher), the Intel Core i7-8750H at 13,868 (0.9% higher), and the Intel Core 5 120UL at 13,594 (1.1% lower).

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core score in Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE scores 10,846, which is 106.1% higher than the Intel Core 3 304’s 5,263.

Q: How large is the Intel lead in single-threaded PassMark performance?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 scores 3,614 versus 3,089 for AMD, a 14.5% advantage.

Q: Which CPU wins the PassMark floating-point math test?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 wins with 29,722 against 24,115, an 18.9% margin.

Q: What is the difference in average benchmark scores between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE averages 17,482, while the Intel Core 3 304 averages 13,745, a gap of 3,737 points.

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has 8 threads, while the Intel Core 3 304 has 5 threads.

Q: Which CPU wins the data encryption test?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE wins with 9,564 versus 8,501, a 12.5% advantage.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE uses the Zen 3 architecture on the Cezanne codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It integrates 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The Intel Core 3 304 uses the Wildcat Lake codename on a 3 nm process at Intel. The database lists no transistor count or die size for the Intel part.

Cache layouts differ sharply. The AMD chip provides 64 KB of L1 per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, with 8 MB of L3. The Intel chip provides 192 KB of L1 total, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The AMD design uses per-core caches, while the Intel design specifies a shared L3 pool.

The AMD processor supports DDR4 memory on a dual-channel bus with 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth and includes ECC memory support. The Intel processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X on a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth and does not support ECC memory. The AMD chip uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes. The Intel chip uses PCIe Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE carries Radeon Vega 6, while the Intel Core 3 304 carries Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core. The AMD processor is a desktop part on AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel processor is a mobile part on Intel BGA 1516.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. The Intel Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads, with a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The Intel part boosts slightly higher but starts from a much lower base.

Thermal design power differs considerably: the AMD chip is rated at 35 W, while the Intel chip is rated at 15 W. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM4; the Intel chip uses Intel BGA 1516. The process nodes are 7 nm for AMD and 3 nm for Intel. The AMD chip is a desktop-market part, while the Intel chip is a mobile-market part.

Memory support, cache layout, PCIe generation and lane count, ECC support, and integrated GPU all differ, as covered in the architecture section. The AMD chip has a locked multiplier, and the Intel chip also has a locked multiplier. The AMD part number is 100-000001751; the Intel part number is SAE3K. The AMD processor was released on 2024-09-04, while the Intel processor was released on 2026-04-15.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE wins in multi-threaded rendering, integer math, data compression, encryption, and sorting. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10,846 is more than double the Intel’s 5,263, and its PassMark integer math score of 44,665 is 81.3% higher. These results indicate strength in content creation, database-style workloads, and parallel compute tasks. The AMD chip also holds a 9.8% lead in PassMark multi-thread, reinforcing its multi-core position.

The Intel Core 3 304 wins in single-threaded tasks, floating-point math, physics simulation, and prime number finding. Its PassMark single-thread score of 3,614 is 14.5% higher, and its floating-point score of 29,722 is 18.9% higher. The physics score of 868 versus 552 gives Intel a 36.4% edge, and the prime number score of 68 versus 31 is a 54.4% margin. These wins point to workloads that rely on per-core responsiveness or FP-heavy calculations.

The AMD chip’s average score of 17,482 places it in the 71st percentile, while the Intel chip’s 13,745 places it in the 68th percentile. The AMD part sits closer to higher-scoring rivals like the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G (17,507, within 0.1%) and the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE (17,614, within 0.8%). The Intel part sits near the Intel Core i7-8750H (13,868, within 0.9%) and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX (13,786, within 0.3%), which indicates that its overall score is comparable to older high-end parts.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a straightforward split. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE is the stronger multi-threaded processor: it wins Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multi-core, plus PassMark multi-thread, integer math, data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, and random string sorting. Its 106.1% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core is the single largest performance gap in the dataset.

The Intel Core 3 304 is the stronger single-thread and floating-point processor: it wins Cinebench R15 and R23 single-core, PassMark single-thread, floating-point math, physics, and prime number finding. Its 41.7% lead in Cinebench R15 single-core and 54.4% lead in prime number finding are the clearest Intel advantages.

The AMD chip carries a 35 W TDP, supports ECC memory, and uses dual-channel DDR4. The Intel chip carries a 15 W TDP, supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, and uses single-channel memory. The Intel chip has a higher boost clock at 4.30 GHz versus 4.20 GHz, but the AMD chip has a much higher base clock at 3.60 GHz versus 1.50 GHz.

For workloads dominated by parallel throughput, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE is the better choice based on the benchmark data. For workloads dominated by single-thread speed or floating-point math, the Intel Core 3 304 holds the advantage. The overall average benchmark score favors AMD by 3,737 points, and the AMD chip’s 71st-percentile ranking is three points higher than the Intel chip’s 68th-percentile ranking. The Intel Core 3 304 has a launch MSRP of $309.