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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents a remarkably one-sided matchup. Across all 17 benchmark comparisons, the Intel Core 5 213PTE records the higher score, leaving the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE without a single win. The margins, however, vary considerably by workload, which makes the comparison more nuanced than a simple sweep.

The most dramatic gap appears in PassMark's find prime numbers test. The Intel part scores 157 against AMD's 31, a delta of 80.3%. This workload is highly sensitive to integer throughput and memory latency, and the Intel processor's advantage here is the largest in the entire dataset. PassMark physics shows a similar story: Intel scores 2199 versus AMD's 552, a 74.9% deficit for the AMD part. Both results point to the same conclusion: the Intel chip's wider execution resources dominate in these specific mathematical and physics simulations.

Floating point math delivers the second-largest relative gap. Intel posts 71722, AMD 24115, a difference of 66.4%. This is a substantial margin in a workload that often scales with core count and per-core FPU efficiency. Integer math follows at 52% (93109 versus 44665), while data compression shows a 41.4% gap (261083 versus 152885). Random string sorting lands at 42.7% (30106 versus 17255). These are all throughput-oriented tasks where the Intel part's additional cores and threads translate directly into higher output.

The Cinebench suite tells a consistent story. In Cinebench R23 multicore, Intel scores 21751 against AMD's 10846, a 50.1% deficit. The R20 multicore result shows the same delta: 9135 versus 4555. R15 multicore follows the identical pattern: 2192 versus 1093, again 50.1%. The consistency across Cinebench versions is striking; every multicore iteration records the exact same percentage difference, which suggests the scaling is perfectly linear in this workload.

Single-core Cinebench results are nearly as lopsided. R23 single-core has Intel at 3070 versus AMD's 1531, a 50.1% gap. R20 single-core: 1289 versus 643, also 50.1%. R15 single-core: 309 versus 154, a 50.2% delta. These single-threaded numbers are particularly telling because they remove the core-count advantage from the equation. The Intel architecture simply delivers more instructions per clock in these rendering tasks.

The closest contest in the entire dataset is PassMark single-threaded performance. Intel scores 3718, AMD 3089, a delta of only 16.9%. This is the narrowest margin recorded, and it indicates that while the Intel part is faster in absolute terms, the AMD processor's Zen 3 core is comparatively competitive when only a single thread is active. Data encryption shows a 33.6% gap (14413 versus 9564), and extended instructions a 35.8% gap (16146 versus 10368). These sit in the middle range of the margins observed.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE records zero benchmark wins in the head-to-head data. Its strongest relative performance appears in PassMark single-threaded tests, where the 16.9% deficit is the smallest of any workload. This suggests that in lightly threaded scenarios, the AMD part is less disadvantaged than in heavily parallel tasks. The Zen 3 architecture's per-core efficiency is visible here, even if it does not translate into a victory.

The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins every recorded benchmark, but its dominance is not uniform. The largest margins appear in find prime numbers (80.3%), physics (74.9%), and floating point math (66.4%). These are compute-intensive workloads that reward the Intel part's 8 cores and 16 threads. The smallest margin is single-threaded PassMark at 16.9%, followed by data encryption at 33.6%. The pattern is clear: the Intel processor's advantage grows as workload parallelism increases.

For users running Cinebench-style rendering workloads, the Intel part is consistently 50.1% ahead across every version and core count tested. This uniformity suggests a fixed architectural advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk. For users running PassMark's math and physics suites, the Intel advantage is even larger. The AMD part's best case is single-threaded general performance, where it trails by a comparatively modest margin.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE records an average benchmark score of 32924, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE averages 17482. The Intel part sits at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, the AMD part at the 71st percentile.

Q: How large is the single-core performance gap in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE scores 3070 in Cinebench R23 single-core, versus 1531 for the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE. This is a 50.1% difference in favor of Intel.

Q: What is the closest benchmark result between the two processors?

A: The narrowest margin is in PassMark single-threaded performance, where the Intel Core 5 213PTE scores 3718 and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE scores 3089, a 16.9% difference.

Q: How do the two processors compare in data compression workloads?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE scores 261083 in PassMark data compression, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE scores 152885. The Intel part leads by 41.4%.

Q: Do the AMD and Intel processors have similar core and thread counts?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel part has double the cores and double the threads.

Q: Which CPU shows the largest performance gap in any single test?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark find prime numbers. The Intel Core 5 213PTE scores 157, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE scores 31, a difference of 80.3% in favor of Intel.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE uses 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE uses 8 cores and 16 threads. Clock speeds diverge significantly: the AMD part has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, whereas the Intel part runs at 2.10 GHz base and boosts to 5.20 GHz. The Intel chip has a much higher boost ceiling, though its base clock is substantially lower.

Thermal design power differs by 10 watts. The AMD processor carries a 35 W TDP, the Intel processor a 45 W TDP. Sockets are incompatible: AMD uses Socket AM4, Intel uses Socket 1700. Memory support also differs. The AMD part supports DDR4 only, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the recorded bandwidth figures differ: AMD lists 51.2 GB/s, Intel lists 76.8 GB/s.

PCIe capabilities are a major separation point. The AMD processor provides PCIe Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes. The Intel processor provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, a generational leap in interconnect bandwidth. Cache hierarchies are also different. The AMD part has 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 8 MB L3. The Intel part has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The Intel L3 cache is three times larger in absolute terms.

Integrated graphics differ. The AMD processor uses Radeon Vega 6, while the Intel processor uses UHD Graphics 730. Both support ECC memory. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part launched on 2024-09-04, the Intel part on 2026-03-08. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $221; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. The AMD part number is 100-000001751, the Intel part number is SA4QM.

Architecture Differences

The two chips come from different foundries and process nodes. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE is built on TSMC's 7 nm process, with a transistor count of 10,700 million and a die size of 180 mm². The Intel Core 5 213PTE uses Intel's 10 nm process; the database records no transistor count or die size for this part. The AMD chip belongs to the 5000 series, using the Zen 3 architecture under the codename Cezanne. The Intel chip belongs to the Core 5 generation under the codename Bartlett Lake; no architecture name is recorded for it.

The cache structures reflect different design philosophies. AMD allocates 64 KB of L1 and 512 KB of L2 per core, with a shared 8 MB L3 pool. Intel allocates 80 KB of L1 and 2 MB of L2 per core, with a shared 24 MB L3. The Intel per-core L2 is four times larger, and the shared L3 is three times larger. These differences likely contribute to the Intel part's advantage in cache-sensitive workloads like data compression and random string sorting.

Memory bandwidth favors Intel in the recorded specifications: 76.8 GB/s versus 51.2 GB/s. The Intel chip also supports DDR5 in addition to DDR4, while the AMD chip is limited to DDR4. The PCIe generation gap (Gen 5 versus Gen 3) further separates the platforms. Both processors are marked as Active in production status and target the desktop market segment. Both support ECC memory. The AMD chip's Radeon Vega 6 integrated graphics and the Intel chip's UHD Graphics 730 represent different integrated graphics approaches, though the benchmark data does not include graphics tests.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear performance hierarchy. The Intel Core 5 213PTE holds a 50.1% advantage across all Cinebench multicore tests and a similar 50.1% edge in single-core Cinebench workloads. Its average benchmark score of 32924 places it at the 83rd percentile, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE sits at the 71st percentile with an average of 17482. The Intel part's nearest rival is the Intel Core i7-12700, which scores 32942, a difference of 0.1%. The AMD part's nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G at 17507, a 0.1% gap in the other direction.

The AMD processor's only relative strength is in PassMark single-threaded performance, where its 16.9% deficit is the smallest margin recorded. This indicates that the Zen 3 core is not dramatically behind in per-thread efficiency, but the Intel part's higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz against AMD's 4.20 GHz gives it the edge. The AMD chip also carries a lower TDP of 35 W versus 45 W, which may matter in power-constrained environments, but the benchmark data shows no workload where this translates into a performance win.

The Intel Core 5 213PTE is the correct choice for users who prioritize raw compute throughput. Its double core count, double thread count, larger caches, higher memory bandwidth, and PCIe Gen 5 support align with superior results in every recorded benchmark. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE remains a functional desktop processor with a modest 35 W TDP and ECC support, but within the measured data, it does not outperform its rival in any test. The verdict follows the numbers: the Intel part wins on performance across the board, while the AMD part offers lower power draw and a different platform ecosystem without a single benchmark victory to its name.