AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE vs Intel Core 5 211E Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE and Intel Core 5 211E occupy different tiers of the desktop processor market, and the benchmark data reflects a substantial performance separation. Across the 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks, the Intel Core 5 211E secures a clean sweep, winning every single test. The AMD part does not register a single win in the database. The magnitude of the Intel advantage varies significantly by workload, from a modest 21.4% lead in one physics test to a commanding 63.7% lead in floating-point math.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most decisive Intel victory appears in the PassMark floating-point math test, where the Core 5 211E scores 66,402 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE’s 24,115. That represents a 63.7% gap, the largest delta recorded in the entire comparison. Data compression shows a similar pattern, with Intel at 346,757 and AMD at 152,885, a 55.9% difference. The extended instructions test also favors Intel heavily, 21,592 versus 10,368, a 52% lead.

The Cinebench suite shows a consistent and nearly uniform margin. In Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, the multi-core and single-core scores all show Intel leading by roughly 46.8% or 46.7%. For example, Cinebench R23 multi-core records Intel at 20,389 and AMD at 10,846, while the single-core test has Intel at 2,878 versus AMD’s 1,531. The consistency across these versions suggests the gap is structural rather than workload-specific.

Integer math and multithreaded performance also show large Intel advantages. PassMark integer math gives Intel 88,117 against AMD’s 44,665, a 49.3% lead, and the multithread test shows 23,833 versus 12,761, a 46.5% gap. Random string sorting follows at 34,308 versus 17,255, a 49.7% difference. Data encryption shows Intel at 17,938 versus AMD’s 9,564, a 46.7% lead.

The narrowest Intel wins are in prime number generation and the single-thread tests. PassMark find prime numbers gives Intel 43 versus AMD’s 31, a 27.9% lead. The PassMark single-thread test shows Intel at 4,006 and AMD at 3,089, a 22.9% gap. The physics test is the closest overall, with Intel at 702 and AMD at 552, a 21.4% margin. Even the closest result still leaves AMD trailing by more than a fifth.

Where Each One Wins

Given that Intel wins all 17 benchmarks, the division of strengths is one-sided. The Intel Core 5 211E is the clear choice for every measured workload in this database. Its largest margins come in floating-point math, where the 63.7% lead suggests a major advantage in scientific or numerically intensive tasks. Data compression, with a 55.9% lead, points to strong performance in file archiving and data processing scenarios. Extended instructions, at 52%, indicates superior execution of specialized instruction sets.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE does not win any category, but the relative gaps reveal where it is least disadvantaged. The physics test at 21.4% and the single-thread test at 22.9% are its smallest deficits. This suggests that for lightly threaded, latency-sensitive workloads, the AMD part is comparatively closer to Intel’s performance, though still firmly behind. The prime number test at 27.9% also shows a relatively smaller gap. In every other category, the Intel lead exceeds 45%, which makes the AMD part unsuitable for tasks where those specific workloads dominate.

The average benchmark score in the database confirms the overall positioning. Intel’s average is 37,829, while AMD’s is 17,482. Intel’s percentile rank among all CPUs is 86, compared to AMD’s 71. The nearest rival data for each processor confirms they sit in different performance classes. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE’s closest competitors are the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G, AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE, Intel Core 7 150U, and AMD Ryzen 5 4500, all with average scores within 0.9% of each other. The Intel Core 5 211E’s nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132, AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435, AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, and Intel Core i9-14901E, all clustered within 0.2% of its average.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE is a 4-core, 8-thread part based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Cezanne. It is built on a 7 nm process by TSMC and uses AMD Socket AM4. The Intel Core 5 211E is a 10-core, 16-thread processor from the Bartlett Lake family, built on a 10 nm process by Intel and using Intel Socket 1700. The core count difference is substantial, with Intel offering 2.5 times the cores and twice the threads.

Cache hierarchies also diverge sharply. AMD provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. Intel provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The Intel L3 cache is 2.5 times larger, and its per-core L2 is four times larger. The Intel die size is 257 mm², while AMD’s is 180 mm², and Intel’s process node is larger at 10 nm versus 7 nm.

Memory support shows a generational split. AMD supports DDR4 only, with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both processors support ECC memory. PCIe capabilities differ as well, with AMD offering Gen 3 with 16 lanes on the CPU, while Intel offers Gen 5 with the same 16 lanes.

Integrated graphics differ by vendor. AMD uses Radeon Vega 6, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. Both are desktop parts with active production status. The release dates place AMD at September 2024 and Intel at January 2025, with Intel launching about four months later.

Specification Differences

The base and boost clocks show a trade-off between efficiency and peak speed. AMD runs at a 3.60 GHz base clock and 4.20 GHz boost, while Intel runs at 2.70 GHz base and 4.90 GHz boost. Intel’s boost clock is 0.70 GHz higher, but its base clock is 0.90 GHz lower. Thermal design power differs substantially, with AMD rated at 35 W and Intel at 65 W. The Intel part consumes nearly double the power envelope.

The process node and foundry are distinct, with AMD using TSMC’s 7 nm process and Intel using its own 10 nm process. Transistor counts are recorded for AMD at 10,700 million, but no figure is listed for Intel. The cache configuration differs in both per-core and shared amounts, as detailed above. Memory support, bandwidth, and PCIe generation all favor Intel on paper. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221, while no launch MSRP is recorded for AMD.

Both processors have locked multipliers, meaning they cannot be overclocked via multiplier adjustment. The part numbers are recorded as 100-000001751 for AMD and SRQERQ65F for Intel. The market segment for both is desktop, and both are actively produced. The Intel part uses a 10-core, 16-thread configuration, while AMD uses 4 cores and 8 threads, a direct structural advantage for Intel in multi-threaded workloads.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E has an average benchmark score of 37,829, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has an average of 17,482.

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

A: The largest gap is in the PassMark floating-point math test, where Intel scores 66,402 and AMD scores 24,115, a 63.7% difference in favor of Intel.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE and the Intel Core 5 211E have ECC memory support recorded in the database.

Q: What is the difference in memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E has a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has 51.2 GB/s.

Q: Which processor has the higher percentile rank among all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E is in the 86th percentile, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE is in the 71st percentile.