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

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE and Intel Core 5 223PQE occupy different tiers of the desktop processor market, and the recorded data shows they are not direct competitors in most workloads. The AMD part is a 35 W, Zen 3 based chip with four cores and eight threads, while the Intel part is a 125 W, Bartlett Lake based chip with eight cores and sixteen threads. The database contains a full benchmark suite for the AMD processor, but the Intel processor has no recorded benchmark scores, which limits direct numerical comparison. The analysis below relies on the available specifications and the AMD processor’s performance data to outline where each processor would hold an advantage based on architecture and feature set.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE wins in power efficiency and platform simplicity. Its 35 W TDP is dramatically lower than the Intel Core 5 223PQE’s 125 W TDP, and it uses the AMD Socket AM4 platform with DDR4 memory support. This combination points to systems where heat output and cooling requirements are constrained. The AMD processor’s benchmark scores confirm it is a capable performer in single-threaded and multi-threaded tasks: Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 10846 and single-core score is 1531, while Cinebench R20 scores are 4555 multi-core and 643 single-core. PassMark multi-thread score is 12761 and PassMark single-thread score is 3089. These numbers place the processor at the 71st percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 17482. The nearest rival data shows it sits within 0.9% of the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 (avg score 17333, delta 0.9) and within 0.1% of the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G (avg score 17507, delta 0.1). This indicates the AMD part delivers performance close to six-core processors from the same generation, despite having four cores.

The Intel Core 5 223PQE wins on raw core count, thread count, clock speed, and memory bandwidth. It has eight cores and sixteen threads, a 4.00 GHz base clock and 5.50 GHz boost clock, and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth. The AMD processor has four cores and eight threads, a 3.60 GHz base clock and 4.20 GHz boost clock, and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth. The Intel processor also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD processor supports only DDR4. The Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700 and has PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, whereas the AMD part uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. These specification gaps suggest the Intel processor would dominate in heavily threaded workloads, memory-intensive tasks, and PCIe bandwidth dependent applications, although no benchmark scores exist in the database to quantify this. The Intel processor’s percentile ranking is 50, which is lower than the AMD part’s 71, but this ranking is based on incomplete data since its average benchmark score is recorded as 0.

The Verdict

The recorded data indicates the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE is the appropriate choice for low-power desktop builds where energy consumption and cooling are primary concerns. Its 35 W TDP allows for compact cooling solutions, and its benchmark results show it performs admirably for a four-core processor. The Intel Core 5 223PQE is positioned for users who need maximum core count and clock speed, with eight cores and sixteen threads plus a 5.50 GHz boost clock. The Intel processor’s 125 W TDP and support for DDR5 memory point to high-performance desktop configurations that prioritize throughput over efficiency.

The database shows the AMD processor has a substantial benchmark footprint, with scores across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and PassMark tests. The Intel processor has no such scores, meaning any performance comparison must rely on architectural and specification differences. Based on core and thread counts alone, the Intel part offers double the cores and double the threads of the AMD part. Clock speed differences are also significant: the Intel base clock is 0.40 GHz higher and the boost clock is 1.30 GHz higher. Memory bandwidth is nearly double on the Intel side at 89.6 GB/s versus 51.2 GB/s. These factors strongly favor the Intel processor in multi-threaded and memory-bound scenarios, but the lack of recorded benchmark scores prevents a definitive performance delta.

Users who require a quiet, low-power, always-on desktop processor with proven benchmark results should select the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE. Users who require maximum compute resources and are willing to accommodate a 125 W TDP should select the Intel Core 5 223PQE. The data does not support a single winner across all categories; the choice depends on workload priority and platform constraints.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

No head-to-head benchmark results are recorded in the database for these two processors. The winsA and winsB fields are both 0, and the headToHeadBenchmarks array is empty. Therefore, direct numerical comparison of performance is not possible from the recorded data. The AMD processor has a complete set of standalone benchmarks, while the Intel processor has none.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10846 and single-core score of 1531 provide a reference point for its performance class. Its PassMark multi-thread score of 12761 and single-thread score of 3089 further characterize its capabilities. The nearest rivals for the AMD processor include the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G with an average score of 17507 and a delta of 0.1%, the Intel Core 7 150U with an average score of 17395 and a delta of 0.5%, the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE with an average score of 17614 and a delta of 0.8%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 with an average score of 17333 and a delta of 0.9%. These deltas indicate the AMD processor is essentially on par with those four rivals, with performance differences under 1%.

The Intel Core 5 223PQE has no recorded rivals, no average score, and no percentile data beyond its 50th percentile ranking. The absence of benchmark data means the Intel processor cannot be placed on the same performance scale as the AMD part. The specification differences, however, are stark: the Intel processor has 8 cores and 16 threads versus 4 cores and 8 threads, a 5.50 GHz boost clock versus 4.20 GHz, 24 MB of shared L3 cache versus 8 MB, and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth versus 51.2 GB/s. These figures suggest the Intel processor would likely outperform the AMD processor in multi-threaded benchmarks, but the magnitude of that advantage is not quantified in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What are the clock speed differences?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has a 3.60 GHz base clock and a 4.20 GHz boost clock. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has a 4.00 GHz base clock and a 5.50 GHz boost clock.

Q: Which processor supports DDR5 memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE supports only DDR4 memory.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has a TDP of 35 W. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has a TDP of 125 W.

Q: Does the database have benchmark scores for the Intel Core 5 223PQE?

A: No. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has scores for Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and multiple PassMark tests.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE?

A: The average benchmark score is 17482, placing it at the 71st percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G, has an average score of 17507, a delta of 0.1%.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE uses the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It has 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The cache layout consists of 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The processor is part of the 5000 series and is designed for the AMD Socket AM4 platform. Its integrated graphics are Radeon Vega 6. The memory bus is dual-channel with DDR4 support and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. PCIe connectivity is Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. ECC memory is supported. The release date recorded is 2024-09-04, and the production status is Active.

The Intel Core 5 223PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. It has no recorded transistor count or die size. The cache layout consists of 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The processor is designed for the Intel Socket 1700 platform. Its integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770. The memory bus is dual-channel with DDR4 and DDR5 support and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. PCIe connectivity is Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. ECC memory is supported. The release date recorded is 2026-03-08, and the production status is Active.

The architecture differences are substantial. The AMD processor uses a smaller 7 nm process node from TSMC, while the Intel processor uses a 10 nm process from Intel. The AMD processor has a larger L1 cache per core at 64 KB versus 80 KB on the Intel side, but the Intel processor has a much larger L2 cache per core at 2 MB versus 512 KB, and a larger shared L3 at 24 MB versus 8 MB. The Intel processor also supports DDR5 memory and PCIe Gen 5, while the AMD processor is limited to DDR4 and PCIe Gen 3. These architectural choices indicate the Intel processor is designed for higher bandwidth and larger data throughput, while the AMD processor is optimized for efficiency and lower power consumption.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification field. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD base clock is 3.60 GHz and boost clock is 4.20 GHz. The Intel base clock is 4.00 GHz and boost clock is 5.50 GHz. TDP is 35 W for the AMD processor and 125 W for the Intel processor. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD architecture is Zen 3 with the Cezanne codename; the Intel architecture is not listed, but its codename is Bartlett Lake. The process node is 7 nm for AMD and 10 nm for Intel. The foundry is TSMC for AMD and Intel for the Intel processor. Transistor count is 10,700 million for AMD and not recorded for Intel. Die size is 180 mm² for AMD and not recorded for Intel.

Cache differences are notable: L1 is 64 KB per core on AMD versus 80 KB per core on Intel; L2 is 512 KB per core on AMD versus 2 MB per core on Intel; L3 is 8 MB on AMD versus 24 MB shared on Intel. Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR4 only, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s on AMD versus 89.6 GB/s on Intel. PCIe is Gen 3 with 16 lanes on AMD versus Gen 5 with 16 lanes on Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon Vega 6 on AMD versus UHD Graphics 770 on Intel. The AMD processor has a recorded average benchmark score of 17482 and a 71st percentile ranking, while the Intel processor has an average score of 0 and a 50th percentile ranking. The AMD part number is 100-000001751, and the Intel part number is SA4QC. The Intel processor has a launch MSRP of $319; the AMD processor has no recorded launch MSRP. The multi-core benchmark scores for the AMD processor include Cinebench R23 at 10846, Cinebench R20 at 4555, and Cinebench R15 at 1093. The Intel processor has no recorded benchmark scores.