AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE vs Intel Core 5 213PE Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel part carries twice the core count and double the thread count.

Q: What are the base and boost clock speeds of each CPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE runs at a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. The Intel Core 5 213PE has a lower base clock of 2.70 GHz but a much higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE supports DDR4 only. Both have dual-channel memory buses.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has a TDP of 35 watts. The Intel Core 5 213PE has a TDP of 65 watts, nearly double the AMD part’s thermal envelope.

Q: Which CPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE records an average benchmark score of 35428, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE records 17482, placing it in the 71st percentile.

Q: How does the Intel Core 5 213PE compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel part sits within 0.4% of the Intel Core i7-12700K (35287), 0.3% of the Intel Core i5-13600T (35305), 0.2% of the Intel Core i7-12700KF (35365), and 0.1% of the Intel Core i7-13700T (35403). The AMD part is within 0.9% of the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 (17333) and 0.5% of the Intel Core 7 150U (17395).

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE uses the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Cezanne, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It packs 10,700 million transistors into a 180 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename with a 10 nm process from Intel's own foundry; its transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database.

The AMD part has 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost of 4.20 GHz. The Intel part has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base of 2.70 GHz and a much higher boost of 5.20 GHz. The AMD chip uses the AM4 socket, while the Intel chip uses Socket 1700.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The AMD processor provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. The Intel processor provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The Intel part’s larger L2 and L3 allocations give it a clear cache capacity advantage, which aligns with its higher core count.

Memory support also separates the two. The AMD part is limited to DDR4, with a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, with a higher memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both support ECC memory, and both use dual-channel memory buses.

PCIe capabilities differ: the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE offers PCIe Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Intel Core 5 213PE offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics also differ, with the AMD part using Radeon Vega 6 and the Intel part using UHD Graphics 730. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The Intel part was released later, with a recorded release date in 2026, while the AMD part has a release date in 2024. Both are listed as Active in production status.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a complete sweep: the Intel Core 5 213PE wins all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE records zero wins. The margin varies by workload, but the Intel part is consistently ahead.

In Cinebench tests, the Intel part dominates multi-core performance. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, Intel scores 2264 against AMD's 1093, a delta of -51.7%. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 9436 versus 4555, also a -51.7% delta. Cinebench R23 multi-core records 22468 versus 10846, again -51.7%. The single-core Cinebench results show the same pattern: R15 single-core 319 versus 154, R20 single-core 1332 versus 643, and R23 single-core 3172 versus 1531, all with -51.7% deltas.

PassMark tests reveal a range of margins. The smallest gap appears in single-thread testing, where Intel scores 4060 versus AMD's 3089, a delta of -23.9%. The largest gap appears in prime number finding, where Intel scores 114 versus AMD's 31, a delta of -72.8%. Floating-point math shows a -64.8% delta with Intel at 68587 and AMD at 24115. Physics testing shows a -66% delta with Intel at 1624 and AMD at 552.

Multi-thread PassMark results mirror the Cinebench multi-core trend: Intel records 26434 versus AMD's 12761, a -51.7% delta. Integer math shows Intel at 92089 versus AMD's 44665, a -51.5% delta. Data compression shows Intel at 298804 versus AMD's 152885, a -48.8% delta. Data encryption shows Intel at 15916 versus AMD's 9564, a -39.9% delta. Extended instructions show Intel at 19565 versus AMD's 10368, a -47% delta. Random string sorting shows Intel at 32027 versus AMD's 17255, a -46.1% delta.

Across all recorded benchmarks, the Intel part’s lead is consistent, but the magnitude varies. The single-thread advantage is relatively modest, while the prime number and floating-point workloads show the most extreme gaps.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields:

• Cores: AMD has 4, Intel has 8.
• Threads: AMD has 8, Intel has 16.
• Base clock: AMD is 3.60 GHz, Intel is 2.70 GHz.
• Boost clock: AMD is 4.20 GHz, Intel is 5.20 GHz.
• TDP: AMD is 35 watts, Intel is 65 watts.
• Socket: AMD uses AM4, Intel uses Socket 1700.
• Process node: AMD is 7 nm, Intel is 10 nm.
• L1 cache (per core): AMD is 64 KB, Intel is 80 KB.
• L2 cache (per core): AMD is 512 KB, Intel is 2 MB.
• L3 cache: AMD is 8 MB, Intel is 24 MB.
• Memory support: AMD supports DDR4 only, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5.
• Memory bandwidth: AMD is 51.2 GB/s, Intel is 76.8 GB/s.
• PCIe: AMD is Gen 3 with 16 lanes, Intel is Gen 5 with 16 lanes.
• Integrated graphics: AMD uses Radeon Vega 6, Intel uses UHD Graphics 730.
• Release date: AMD is 2024, Intel is 2026.
• Launch MSRP: The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $221; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

The architecture field for the Intel part is not recorded, while the AMD part explicitly lists Zen 3. The transistor count and die size are not recorded for the Intel part.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data shows no recorded wins for the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE in any head-to-head comparison. Every single test, from Cinebench to PassMark workloads, is won by the Intel Core 5 213PE. Therefore, the AMD part does not claim a victory in any measured category within this database.

The Intel Core 5 213PE wins across the board, but the strongest margins appear in compute-heavy workloads. Prime number finding shows a 72.8% lead, floating-point math shows a 64.8% lead, and physics shows a 66% lead. These categories indicate a substantial advantage in raw computational throughput, likely driven by the higher core count and higher boost clock.

The Intel part also wins in multi-threaded scenarios such as Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it scores 22468 versus 10846, and PassMark multi-thread, where it scores 26434 versus 12761. These results confirm that the Intel part handles parallel workloads far more effectively.

The smallest Intel advantage appears in single-thread performance, where the delta is -23.9%. Even here, the Intel part leads with 4060 versus 3089 in PassMark single-thread and 3172 versus 1531 in Cinebench R23 single-core. The AMD part’s higher base clock does not overcome the Intel part’s higher boost clock in these tests.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE does have a lower TDP of 35 watts versus the Intel part’s 65 watts, and it uses a smaller 7 nm process. These are specification advantages in efficiency, but the recorded benchmarks contain no efficiency or power consumption measurements. Based strictly on the data, the Intel part wins every performance comparison.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous. The Intel Core 5 213PE outperforms the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE in all 17 recorded head-to-head tests. The Intel part’s average benchmark score of 35428 is roughly double the AMD part’s 17482, and its 85th percentile ranking versus the AMD part’s 71st percentile confirms the overall gap.

Users seeking the higher multi-core throughput should select the Intel Core 5 213PE. It delivers more than double the Cinebench R23 multi-core score (22468 versus 10846) and more than double the PassMark multi-thread score (26434 versus 12761). The Intel part also leads in every single-core test, with a 23.9% advantage in PassMark single-thread.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE retains a lower TDP (35 watts versus 65 watts) and a smaller process node (7 nm versus 10 nm), which may indicate better power efficiency, but the database contains no power or efficiency benchmarks to confirm this. The AMD part also supports only DDR4 memory, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Given the complete absence of any recorded performance win for the AMD part, the data-driven recommendation is clear: the Intel Core 5 213PE is the stronger processor for every measured workload. The AMD part may fit scenarios where the lower TDP is a priority, but on raw benchmark performance, the Intel part is the definitive choice.