AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE vs Intel Core 7 253PQE Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE records an average benchmark score of 55919, compared to 17482 for the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE. The Intel part sits at the 91st percentile among all CPUs, while the AMD part is at the 71st percentile.

Q: How do the two compare in single-core rendering performance?

A: In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel Core 7 253PQE scores 4431 against 1531 for the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, a 65.4% advantage for Intel in that test.

Q: What is the multi-threaded performance gap in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE delivers 31390 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE scores 10846. The delta is 65.4% in favor of Intel.

Q: Which CPU has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE has 10 cores and 20 threads. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The Intel Core 7 253PQE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a higher recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s versus 51.2 GB/s for the AMD.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE boosts to 5.70 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE boosts to 4.20 GHz.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and manufacturing processes. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE uses the Zen 3 architecture on TSMC's 7 nm node, packaged as Cezanne with 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. It features 4 cores and 8 threads with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. The integrated graphics are Radeon Vega 6, and the memory controller is dual-channel DDR4.

The Intel Core 7 253PQE uses the Bartlett Lake architecture on Intel's 10 nm process, built for Socket 1700. It has 10 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770. It supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory, and its PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, whereas the AMD part uses Gen 3 with 16 lanes.

Cache structures differ substantially. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. The larger shared cache on the Intel part is consistent with its higher core count and thread count.

Both processors support ECC memory, and both have locked multipliers, meaning no overclocking headroom is provided by the data. The AMD part is a desktop segment product released in September 2024, while the Intel part is also desktop segment, released in March 2026. The Intel processor carries a launch MSRP of $409.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows a clean sweep: the Intel Core 7 253PQE wins all 17 recorded comparisons. The largest margins appear in compute-heavy workloads. In PassMark physics, Intel scores 2970 against 552 for AMD, a delta of 81.4%. The find prime numbers test shows Intel at 206 versus 31, a 85% gap. Floating point math follows at 105279 versus 24115, a 77.1% difference.

The Cinebench suite paints a consistent picture. Multi-core scores across R15, R20, and R23 all show the same 65.4% delta in Intel's favor: 3163 versus 1093 in R15, 13183 versus 4555 in R20, and 31390 versus 10846 in R23. Single-core Cinebench results match that pattern, with R23 single-core at 4431 versus 1531, again 65.4% apart.

The smallest relative gap appears in PassMark single-thread tests. Intel scores 4389, AMD scores 3089, a 29.6% delta. That is still a decisive lead, but it shows the AMD Zen 3 core remains competitive per-thread compared to the overall multi-core margin. Data compression shows a 68.6% delta (487335 versus 152885), integer math 67.6% (137795 versus 44665), random string sorting 68.2% (54222 versus 17255), and extended instructions 68% (32390 versus 10368). Data encryption shows a 62.5% delta (25515 versus 9564), and multi-thread PassMark shows 69.4% (41656 versus 12761).

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every core specification. Core count is 4 versus 10, threads 8 versus 20. Base clocks are close: 3.60 GHz for AMD, 3.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are not: 4.20 GHz versus 5.70 GHz. TDP is 35 watts for the AMD part and 125 watts for the Intel part.

The AMD processor uses Socket AM4 and the Intel uses Socket 1700. Process nodes are 7 nm for AMD (TSMC foundry) and 10 nm for Intel (Intel foundry). The AMD die is 180 mm² with 10,700 million transistors; the Intel die size and transistor count are not recorded.

Cache configurations diverge: L1 per core is 64 KB for AMD and 80 KB for Intel, L2 per core is 512 KB versus 2 MB, and L3 is 8 MB versus 33 MB shared. Memory support is DDR4 only for AMD, DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s. PCIe is Gen 3 for AMD and Gen 5 for Intel, both with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon Vega 6 versus UHD Graphics 770. Both support ECC, both are locked, both target the desktop market, and both are listed as Active in production.

The Verdict

The recorded data gives a clear answer for anyone choosing between these two. The Intel Core 7 253PQE outperforms the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE in every single benchmark in the database, from single-thread tests to heavily threaded workloads. The average benchmark score of 55919 for Intel versus 17482 for AMD places the Intel part at the 91st percentile, well above the AMD part's 71st percentile.

The nearest rivals for the Intel part are much higher-end parts: the Intel Core i9-14900HX is only 0.2% ahead, the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 is 0.6% ahead, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 is 0.7% ahead. That places the Core 7 253PQE in the company of flagship-class mobile and workstation silicon. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, by contrast, sits among much lower-tier parts: the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is 0.1% ahead, the Intel Core 7 150U is 0.5% ahead, the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE is 0.8% ahead, and the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 is 0.9% ahead.

The choice depends on the requirements. The Intel part is the clear performance leader, but it consumes 125 watts versus 35 watts for the AMD part. The AMD part is a low-power 4-core design, while the Intel part is a 10-core, 20-thread design with a much higher boost clock. The database does not record any benchmark where the AMD part wins, so any preference for AMD would have to rest on factors outside the measured performance data, such as platform specifics not covered here.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 253PQE wins every benchmark category in the database, so the use-case split is asymmetric. For workloads that stress multi-core throughput, such as Cinebench R23 multi-core rendering, the Intel part delivers 31390 versus 10846, a 65.4% lead. For physics simulation, the PassMark physics score of 2970 versus 552 shows an 81.4% advantage, making the Intel part better suited for tasks that rely on physical calculations.

For data compression and encryption, the Intel part leads by 68.6% and 62.5% respectively. Integer math and floating point math also favor Intel heavily, with deltas of 67.6% and 77.1%. Random string sorting shows a 68.2% gap, and extended instruction workloads show 68%. The find prime numbers test, which is often sensitive to single-thread performance, shows the largest gap at 85%.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has no recorded wins. Its closest margin is in single-thread PassMark, where the Intel part leads by 29.6%. That means even in lightly threaded tasks, the Intel part holds a substantial advantage. The AMD part's lower TDP of 35 watts compared to 125 watts could make it preferable for constrained thermal environments, but the benchmark data does not show any performance scenario where the AMD chip comes out ahead. For any workload represented in the database, the Intel Core 7 253PQE is the stronger choice.