AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE vs Intel Core 5 223PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data shows a dominant performance profile for the Intel Core 5 223PE across every single test in the comparison set. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE does not record a single win in any of the 17 head-to-head comparisons. The Intel part wins all 17 tests, with margins ranging from 26.8% to 80.5%. This is not a close contest by any metric.

Starting with the Cinebench suite, the Intel Core 5 223PE posts 2666 in Cinebench R15 multicore against 1093 for the AMD part, a 59% deficit for the Ryzen. The single-core R15 result follows the same pattern: 376 versus 154, again a 59% gap. Moving to Cinebench R20, the Intel chip scores 11111 multicore and 1568 single-core, while the AMD chip scores 4555 and 643 respectively. The same 59% delta applies to both R20 tests. In Cinebench R23, the Intel part delivers 26455 multicore and 3734 single-core, versus 10846 and 1531 for the AMD chip. The delta remains at 59% for both. These consistent margins across all three Cinebench generations indicate a structural performance advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk.

The Passmark suite tells a similar story, though with varying deltas. The largest gap appears in Passmark find prime numbers, where Intel scores 159 against AMD's 31, a massive 80.5% difference. Passmark physics shows a 77.9% delta, with Intel at 2493 and AMD at 552. Floating point math sees Intel at 76468 versus 24115, a 68.5% margin. Data encryption shows Intel at 18448 against 9564, a 48.2% delta, the narrowest margin outside of single-thread tests. Extended instructions post a 58% gap (24672 versus 10368), while data compression shows a 55.9% delta (346623 versus 152885). Integer math has Intel at 99819 versus 44665, a 55.3% margin. Random string sorting sees Intel at 35798 versus 17255, a 51.8% delta. Multithread performance shows Intel at 31124 versus 12761, a 59% gap.

The closest relative result appears in the Passmark single-thread and singlethread tests (identical scores of 4219 for Intel and 3089 for AMD). The delta here is 26.8%, which is the smallest percentage difference in the entire head-to-head set. Even so, it remains a clear Intel advantage. The data indicates that the Intel part leads in both lightly threaded and heavily threaded workloads, but its lead is proportionally smaller in single-thread tasks. This suggests the Intel core architecture has a stronger single-thread baseline, but the multicore advantage is compounded by having twice the core count and thread count.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmark tests?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE wins all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE records zero wins in this dataset.

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

A: The largest delta is in Passmark find prime numbers, where the Intel part scores 159 against the AMD's 31, an 80.5% difference. The smallest gap is in Passmark single-thread tests, where Intel leads by 26.8% (4219 versus 3089).

Q: How does the Intel part compare in multi-core rendering workloads?

A: In Cinebench R23 multicore, the Intel Core 5 223PE scores 26455, which is 59% higher than the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE's 10846. The same 59% delta applies to Cinebench R15 and R20 multicore tests.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE has an average benchmark score of 40585. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has an average benchmark score of 17482. The Intel part sits in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD chip sits in the 71st percentile.

Q: Does the AMD processor have any advantage in memory bandwidth?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, while the Intel Core 5 223PE has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part also supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD chip only supports DDR4.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each processor based on average score?

A: For the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, the nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G (average score 17507, 0.1% ahead), the Intel Core 7 150U (17395, 0.5% behind), the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE (17614, 0.8% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 (17333, 0.9% behind). For the Intel Core 5 223PE, the nearest rivals include the Intel Core 7 253PE (40557, 0.1% behind), the Intel Xeon 6357P (40630, 0.1% ahead), the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H (40518, 0.2% behind), and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G (40718, 0.3% ahead).

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to a clear choice for performance-oriented desktop builds. The Intel Core 5 223PE delivers more than double the average benchmark score of the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (40585 versus 17482). It wins every head-to-head test, with the narrowest margin still favoring Intel by 26.8%. The Intel part also holds a higher percentile ranking among all CPUs: 87th versus 71st.

For workloads that stress multicore performance, the Intel chip is categorically faster. The 59% margin in all Cinebench multicore tests and the multithread Passmark test reflects a fundamental advantage in parallel throughput. The Intel part's 8 cores and 16 threads double the AMD chip's 4 cores and 8 threads, and the benchmark results confirm that this core advantage translates directly into higher scores.

For single-thread tasks, the Intel part still leads, but by a smaller margin. The 26.8% advantage in Passmark single-thread tests is substantial, but it is less than half the percentage gap seen in most multicore tests. This indicates that while the Intel architecture has better single-core efficiency, the multicore advantage is the more decisive factor.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE is not competitive in any recorded benchmark. Its best relative result is in single-thread performance, where it trails by 26.8%. In every other test, it trails by at least 48.2%. The data does not support any scenario where the AMD part outperforms the Intel part.

The Intel Core 5 223PE also has a higher boost clock (5.20 GHz versus 4.20 GHz) and a larger L3 cache (24 MB shared versus 8 MB). These specifications align with the recorded performance differences. The Intel part uses a 10 nm process node from Intel's own foundry, while the AMD chip uses TSMC's 7 nm node. The Intel part is newer by release date (2026-03-08 versus 2024-09-04), and it carries a launch MSRP of $232.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every core specification. The Intel Core 5 223PE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks differ: 2.90 GHz for Intel versus 3.60 GHz for AMD. Boost clocks also differ: 5.20 GHz for Intel versus 4.20 GHz for AMD. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65 watts for Intel and 35 watts for AMD.

Sockets are incompatible. The Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700, while the AMD part uses AMD Socket AM4. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD part only supports DDR4. Memory bandwidth differs significantly: 89.6 GB/s for Intel versus 51.2 GB/s for AMD. Both support ECC memory. PCIe generations differ: Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while AMD uses Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ. The Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730, while the AMD part uses Radeon Vega 6. The release dates differ: Intel on 2026-03-08, AMD on 2024-09-04. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $232, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. Both have locked multipliers. Part numbers differ: Intel SA4QF, AMD 100-000001751.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 5 223PE is built on the Bartlett Lake codename, part of the Core 5 generation. It uses a 10 nm process node from Intel's foundry. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE is built on the Cezanne codename, part of the Ryzen 3 generation with Zen 3 architecture. It uses a 7 nm process node from TSMC. The Intel part has no recorded transistor count or die size, while the AMD part has 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die.

Cache hierarchies differ. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part's larger L3 cache (24 MB shared versus 8 MB) and larger per-core L2 cache (2 MB versus 512 KB) contribute to its performance advantage.

The Intel part uses a 10 nm node, which is a larger process geometry than the AMD part's 7 nm node. However, the Intel part compensates with higher clock speeds and a newer architecture generation. The Intel part has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, which is 1.00 GHz higher than the AMD part's 4.20 GHz boost. The base clock is lower for Intel (2.90 GHz versus 3.60 GHz), but the higher boost capability appears to matter more in benchmark results.

Both processors are designed for desktop use and are currently in active production. The Intel part supports PCIe Gen 5, while the AMD part only supports PCIe Gen 3. The Intel part's memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s is nearly double the AMD part's 51.2 GB/s. The Intel part also supports DDR5 memory, which the AMD part cannot use.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on the recorded benchmark data, the Intel Core 5 223PE wins in every category. There is no benchmark test where the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE records a higher score. The Intel part leads in all Cinebench tests (R15, R20, R23, both single and multicore), all Passmark tests (data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, find prime numbers, floating point math, integer math, multithread, physics, random string sorting, single thread, singlethread), and overall average score.

The closest competition is in Passmark single-thread tests, where the Intel part leads by 26.8%. This is the only test where the margin falls below 48%. If any workload approximates the single-thread Passmark test, the AMD part would be relatively less disadvantaged, but it would still lose. The AMD part's lowest deficit is in single-thread performance; its highest deficit is in find prime numbers (80.5%) and physics (77.9%).

For multicore rendering, the Intel part's 59% advantage across all Cinebench versions is consistent and substantial. For integer and floating point math, the Intel part leads by 55.3% and 68.5% respectively. For data compression and encryption, the Intel part leads by 55.9% and 48.2% respectively. For extended instructions, the lead is 58%.

The AMD part does not have a single recorded win. Its average benchmark score is 17482, which is less than half of the Intel part's 40585. The AMD part's nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and AMD Ryzen 5 4500, sit within 1% of its average score, indicating it is competitive with other entry-level desktop processors. But against the Intel Core 5 223PE, the data shows no area of advantage.

The Intel part's nearest rivals include the Intel Core 7 253PE, Intel Xeon 6357P, Intel Core Ultra X7 368H, and AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G, all within 0.3% of its average score. This places the Intel Core 5 223PE in a performance tier far above the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE. The percentile ranking confirms this: 87th for Intel versus 71st for AMD.

For any use case that benefits from higher benchmark scores, the Intel Core 5 223PE is the superior choice. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE may be suitable for low-power builds given its 35 watt TDP, but the benchmark data does not show any performance scenario where it wins.