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

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE and the Intel Core 7 251TE represent two fundamentally different approaches to desktop processing. The AMD part is a compact 4-core, 8-thread Zen 3 design built for efficiency, while the Intel part is a massive 24-core, 32-thread Bartlett Lake processor aimed at heavy parallel workloads. The benchmark data shows a complete sweep: the Intel Core 7 251TE wins every single head-to-head test in the database, with no wins recorded for the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE. This analysis examines the recorded scores, architectural differences, and what the data implies for different use cases.

Where Each One Wins

The database records zero benchmark wins for the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE across all 17 head-to-head tests. The Intel Core 7 251TE claims every victory. This one-sided result means the use-case split is not about which processor wins specific tasks, but rather about the magnitude of the Intel advantage in different workload categories.

The Intel Core 7 251TE dominates heavily in multi-threaded and parallel workloads. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it scores 25,518 against the AMD's 10,846, a 57.5% delta. The PassMark multithread test shows a similar pattern: 30,022 for Intel versus 12,761 for AMD, also a 57.5% delta. These results indicate the Intel processor is the clear choice for rendering, video encoding, and other tasks that scale with core count.

Single-threaded performance tells a closer story, though Intel still leads. In PassMark single-thread, Intel scores 3,568 against AMD's 3,089, a much narrower 13.4% delta. The Cinebench R23 singlecore test shows Intel at 3,602 versus AMD's 1,531, a 57.5% delta that contradicts the PassMark result. This discrepancy suggests the two processors handle single-threaded instruction streams differently depending on the workload.

The Intel processor also shows massive advantages in specific math and encryption workloads. In PassMark floating point math, Intel scores 85,607 against AMD's 24,115, a 71.8% delta. In PassMark find prime numbers, Intel scores 140 against AMD's 31, a 77.9% delta, the largest gap in the entire benchmark suite. The AMD processor's best relative performance comes in PassMark extended instructions, where it trails by only 38.9%.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing processes and design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE uses TSMC's 7 nm process with a 180 mm² die size and 10,700 million transistors. The Intel Core 7 251TE uses Intel's 10 nm process with a larger 215 mm² die size and no transistor count recorded in the database.

Core and thread counts differ dramatically. The AMD processor has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel processor has 24 cores and 32 threads. This six-fold core advantage and four-fold thread advantage explains most of the multicore performance gap. The AMD processor uses the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, while the Intel processor uses the Bartlett Lake codename with no architecture field specified.

Cache configurations also differ substantially. The AMD processor has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor's L3 cache is 4.5 times larger, which benefits workloads with large working sets.

Memory support and PCIe capabilities diverge as well. The AMD processor supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel processor offers Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes, while the AMD processor is limited to Gen 3 with 16 lanes. Both processors support ECC memory.

Clock speeds tell an interesting story. The AMD processor has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. The Intel processor has a much lower base clock of 1.40 GHz but a significantly higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Intel processor's boost behavior is clearly critical to its benchmark performance, as its base clock alone would not explain its scores.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite shows consistent Intel dominance with identical 57.5% deltas across all six tests. In Cinebench R15 multicore, Intel scores 2,572 against AMD's 1,093. In R15 singlecore, Intel scores 362 against AMD's 154. The R20 tests show Intel at 10,717 multicore and 1,512 singlecore, versus AMD at 4,555 and 643. The R23 tests show Intel at 25,518 multicore and 3,602 singlecore, versus AMD at 10,846 and 1,531.

The PassMark suite reveals varying gaps across different workload types. The narrowest margin is in PassMark single-thread, where Intel leads 3,568 to 3,089, a 13.4% delta. This suggests that in certain single-threaded tasks, the AMD Zen 3 core is relatively competitive, though still behind.

The widest margins appear in specialized math workloads. PassMark find prime numbers shows Intel at 140 versus AMD's 31, a 77.9% delta. PassMark floating point math shows Intel at 85,607 versus AMD's 24,115, a 71.8% delta. PassMark physics shows Intel at 1,938 versus AMD's 552, a 71.5% delta. These tests indicate the Intel processor's core count and architecture provide overwhelming advantages in computational density.

Mid-range gaps appear in integer math, encryption, and sorting. PassMark integer math shows Intel at 125,739 versus AMD's 44,665, a 64.5% delta. PassMark data encryption shows Intel at 22,176 versus AMD's 9,564, a 56.9% delta. PassMark random string sorting shows Intel at 39,643 versus AMD's 17,255, a 56.5% delta. PassMark data compression shows Intel at 334,399 versus AMD's 152,885, a 54.3% delta.

The smallest multicore-adjacent gap is in PassMark extended instructions, where Intel leads 16,974 to 10,368, a 38.9% delta. This test measures SIMD and specialized instruction throughput, where the AMD processor's Zen 3 cores show relatively better efficiency.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

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

Q: What is the difference in single-threaded performance?

A: In PassMark single-thread, the Intel Core 7 251TE scores 3,568 against the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE's 3,089, a 13.4% delta. In Cinebench R23 singlecore, Intel scores 3,602 against AMD's 1,531, a 57.5% delta.

Q: How do the processors compare in memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth and supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has 51.2 GB/s bandwidth and supports only DDR4.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has 8 MB of L3 cache.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE boosts to 5.40 GHz with a 1.40 GHz base clock. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE boosts to 4.20 GHz with a 3.60 GHz base clock.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has an average benchmark score of 41,650, compared to the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE's 17,482. The Intel processor sits at the 88th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD processor sits at the 71st percentile.

The Verdict

The benchmark data presents an unambiguous picture. The Intel Core 7 251TE wins all 17 head-to-head tests in the database, with no recorded wins for the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE. The Intel processor's average benchmark score of 41,650 places it at the 88th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD processor's 17,482 places it at the 71st percentile.

The Intel Core 7 251TE is the appropriate choice for workloads that demand maximum parallel throughput. Its 24 cores, 32 threads, 36 MB L3 cache, and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth deliver multicore Cinebench R23 scores of 25,518 and PassMark multithread scores of 30,022. The processor also leads in single-threaded performance, with a PassMark single-thread score of 3,568 and a Cinebench R23 singlecore score of 3,602.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE offers a lower power envelope at 35 W TDP versus the Intel's 45 W TDP. It uses the AMD Socket AM4 platform with Gen 3 PCIe, while the Intel uses Socket 1700 with Gen 5 PCIe. The AMD processor's strongest relative showing is in PassMark extended instructions, where it trails by only 38.9%, and in PassMark single-thread, where it trails by 13.4%. These results indicate the Zen 3 core design remains competitive in certain instruction-level tasks despite the large core-count disadvantage.

The data does not support any scenario where the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE outperforms the Intel Core 7 251TE. The Intel processor leads in every recorded benchmark, with deltas ranging from 13.4% in PassMark single-thread to 77.9% in PassMark find prime numbers. The Intel Core 7 251TE has a launch MSRP of $384. The choice between these processors depends entirely on whether the platform features of the AMD processor, such as its lower TDP and AM4 socket compatibility, outweigh the Intel processor's comprehensive performance advantage.

Specification Differences

| Feature | AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE | Intel Core 7 251TE |

| --- | --- | --- |

| Cores | 4 | 24 |

| Threads | 8 | 32 |

| Base Clock | 3.60 GHz | 1.40 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.20 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Cezanne | Bartlett Lake |

| Process Node | 7 nm (TSMC) | 10 nm (Intel) |

| Die Size | 180 mm² | 215 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 36 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 16 Lanes | Gen 5, 16 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Vega 6 | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Launch MSRP | None recorded | $384 |