AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE vs Intel Core 7 251E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE and Intel Core 7 251E occupy different positions in the desktop processor spectrum, and the recorded data makes this clear. The AMD part has a complete set of benchmark results, while the Intel Core 7 251E currently has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, which limits direct numerical comparison. However, the available data for the AMD processor provides a reference point for evaluating what the Intel part must deliver to compete.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE achieves an average benchmark score of 17482, placing it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs tracked by the database. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G, scores 17507, which is 0.1 percent higher. The Intel Core 7 150U scores 17395, 0.5 percent lower, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE scores 17614, 0.8 percent higher. These small deltas indicate that the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE sits in a tightly contested performance band among comparable processors.

For the Intel Core 7 251E, the absence of benchmark data means the database records an average score of 0 and a 50th percentile ranking. This is not a performance measurement; it simply reflects the lack of collected data. The processor's specifications suggest a much larger silicon, but without benchmark results, no direct score comparison can be made.

The AMD processor's individual benchmark scores show a specific performance profile. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it scores 10846, while single-core reaches 1531. Cinebench R20 results are 4555 multicore and 643 single-core. The older Cinebench R15 test yields 1093 multicore and 154 single-core. PassMark tests show a multithread score of 12761, single-thread of 3089, and a combined average benchmark score of 17482. Data compression in PassMark reaches 152885, data encryption scores 9564, extended instructions hit 10368, and floating-point math scores 24115. Integer math reaches 44665, physics scores 552, and random string sorting achieves 17255. Finding prime numbers scores 31.

These numbers reveal a processor that handles mixed workloads consistently, with no single test showing a dramatic outlier relative to its overall average. The single-thread score of 3089 and multithread score of 12761 indicate balanced performance across both lightly threaded and heavily threaded applications.

Where Each One Wins

The data shows that the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE wins decisively in the only category where actual measurements exist: benchmark availability and recorded performance. Its 71st percentile ranking and average score of 17482 demonstrate measurable capability across all tested workloads. The Intel Core 7 251E cannot claim any benchmark wins in the database because no tests have been recorded for it.

The AMD processor's advantage appears in its single-thread performance relative to its peer group. With a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1531 and PassMark single-thread score of 3089, it sits competitively within its nearest rivals, all of which score within 1 percent of its average. This suggests the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE is well suited for workloads that depend on per-core responsiveness, such as lightly threaded applications.

In multithreaded workloads, the AMD part's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10846 and PassMark multithread score of 12761 indicate solid scaling across its 4 cores and 8 threads. The data does not show any rival with dramatically higher multicore scores, as the nearest rivals all fall within 0.9 percent of the AMD part's average.

For the Intel Core 7 251E, the data records no wins because no benchmark results exist. Its specifications indicate a much larger core and thread count, 24 cores and 32 threads, which would typically suggest strong multithreaded performance, but the database contains no measurements to confirm this. The processor's 50th percentile ranking is a placeholder based on the absence of data, not a reflection of measured performance.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE uses the Zen 3 architecture under the codename Cezanne, manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It integrates 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 251E uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a die size of 257 mm² and no transistor count recorded in the database.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The AMD part provides 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel part provides 24 cores and 32 threads. Clock speeds also diverge: the AMD base clock is 3.60 GHz with a boost of 4.20 GHz, whereas the Intel base clock is 2.10 GHz with a boost of 5.60 GHz. The higher Intel boost clock suggests stronger single-thread peaks, while the higher AMD base clock suggests steadier sustained performance at lower power targets.

Cache hierarchies follow different approaches. The AMD processor uses 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor uses 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part's larger L3 cache, 36 MB versus 8 MB, reflects its greater core count and the need to share data across more execution units.

Memory support differs in scope. The AMD part supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration with 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. Both processors support ECC memory, which is recorded as true for each.

PCIe connectivity shows a generational gap. The AMD processor uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel processor uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, offering substantially higher bandwidth for attached devices. Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD part uses Radeon Vega 6, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770.

The sockets are incompatible. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700. Power targets differ as well, with the AMD part rated at 35 W TDP and the Intel part at 65 W TDP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has an average benchmark score of 17482. The Intel Core 7 251E has no recorded benchmark scores, so its average is listed as 0.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G scores 17507, which is 0.1 percent higher. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE scores 17614, which is 0.8 percent higher. The Intel Core 7 150U scores 17395, which is 0.5 percent lower, and the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 scores 17333, which is 0.9 percent lower.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Core 7 251E has 24 cores and 32 threads.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the data records ECC memory support as true for both the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE and the Intel Core 7 251E.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE supports DDR4 memory only. The Intel Core 7 251E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Q: What is the release date for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE was released on 2024-09-04. The Intel Core 7 251E was released on 2025-01-12.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in every major specification category recorded in the database. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE uses the Zen 3 architecture with codename Cezanne, while the Intel Core 7 251E lists no architecture field but uses codename Bartlett Lake. The AMD part is built on a 7 nm process at TSMC with 10,700 million transistors and a 180 mm² die. The Intel part is built on a 10 nm process at Intel with no transistor count recorded and a 257 mm² die.

Core counts differ from 4 on the AMD part to 24 on the Intel part. Thread counts differ from 8 to 32. Base clocks are 3.60 GHz on the AMD part versus 2.10 GHz on the Intel part. Boost clocks are 4.20 GHz versus 5.60 GHz. TDP ratings are 35 W for AMD and 65 W for Intel.

Sockets are entirely different: AMD Socket AM4 for the Ryzen, Intel Socket 1700 for the Core 7. Cache configurations differ across all levels: L1 cache is 64 KB per core on AMD versus 80 KB per core on Intel; L2 cache is 512 KB per core on AMD versus 2 MB per core on Intel; L3 cache is 8 MB on AMD versus 36 MB shared on Intel.

Memory support differs from DDR4 only on AMD to DDR4 and DDR5 on Intel. Memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s on AMD versus 89.6 GB/s on Intel. PCIe support 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 market segment is Desktop for both, and both are recorded as Active in production status. The AMD part has a part number of 100-000001751, while the Intel part has a part number of SRQDUQ657. The Intel Core 7 251E has a launch MSRP of $384. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. The AMD processor was released on 2024-09-04, while the Intel processor was released on 2025-01-12.