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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data records a completely one-sided contest. The Intel Core 7 253PTE wins all 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons, with the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE failing to claim a single victory in any workload category.

The largest gap appears in floating-point math, where Intel scores 67209 against AMD's 24115, a delta of -64.1% for the AMD part. Integer math shows a similar pattern: Intel posts 119552 versus 44665, a -62.6% difference. Prime number finding, a test sensitive to both core count and architecture efficiency, shows Intel at 82 against AMD's 31, a -62.2% gap. Physics simulation follows at -58.1%, with Intel scoring 1318 versus AMD's 552.

The Cinebench suite tells a consistent story across all six tests. In Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, both single-core and multi-core scores show Intel ahead by exactly -49% in every case. The Intel part scores 2144 in R15 multi-core versus 1093, 302 in R15 single-core versus 154, 8935 in R20 multi-core versus 4555, 1261 in R20 single-core versus 643, 21276 in R23 multi-core versus 10846, and 3003 in R23 single-core versus 1531. The uniform -49% delta across all six Cinebench tests indicates a proportional advantage in both single-threaded and multi-threaded rendering workloads.

PassMark multi-thread scoring shows Intel at 25031 against AMD's 12761, again a -49% difference. Single-thread PassMark results are closer: Intel scores 3794 versus AMD's 3089, a -18.6% delta, the narrowest gap in the entire dataset. Data compression shows Intel at 275828 versus 152885, a -44.6% difference. Data encryption favors Intel at 15500 versus 9564, a -38.3% gap. Extended instructions see Intel at 17099 versus 10368, a -39.4% delta. Random string sorting shows Intel at 28227 versus 17255, a -38.9% difference.

The average benchmark score reinforces the separation. Intel's average sits at 34962, while AMD's is 17482, almost exactly half. Intel's percentile ranking among all CPUs is 84, compared to AMD's 71. Intel's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13800H with a delta of -0.1%, the Intel Core i9-12900HX also at -0.1%, the Intel Xeon 6349P at +0.2%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 150 at +0.2%. AMD's nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G at -0.1%, Intel Core 7 150U at +0.5%, AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE at -0.8%, and AMD Ryzen 5 4500 at +0.9%.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE does not win any recorded benchmark category. The data shows zero wins across all 17 comparisons. Its closest relative performance comes in PassMark single-thread scoring, where the -18.6% delta is the smallest margin recorded. This indicates the AMD part's strongest showing is in lightly threaded, single-core tasks, though it still trails Intel there.

The Intel Core 7 253PTE wins every workload category in the database. Its advantages are most pronounced in floating-point math, integer math, prime number finding, and physics simulation, where deltas exceed -58%. These are compute-heavy, multi-threaded workloads that benefit from the Intel part's higher core count and thread count. The Intel processor also shows strong results in rendering workloads, with all six Cinebench tests at -49%, and in data compression at -44.6%.

In memory-sensitive operations, Intel leads data encryption by -38.3%, extended instructions by -39.4%, and random string sorting by -38.9%. The Intel part's single-thread advantage is smaller but still decisive at -18.6%. The overall pattern indicates the Intel processor dominates across every measured category, with the largest margins in parallel compute tasks and the smallest margin in single-thread performance.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a clear choice for most workloads. The Intel Core 7 253PTE outperforms the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE in every benchmark category in the database, with an average score of 34962 versus 17482. The Intel part also holds a higher percentile ranking at 84 versus 71.

Users prioritizing multi-threaded compute tasks such as rendering, physics simulation, floating-point math, or integer math should select the Intel Core 7 253PTE. The margins in these categories range from -49% to -64.1%, representing substantial performance advantages. Users who need the fastest possible single-thread response will still find Intel ahead, though the -18.6% gap is the smallest in the dataset.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE offers no benchmark category where it leads. Its closest performance is in single-thread PassMark, where it trails by the narrowest margin. The data does not support choosing the AMD part on performance grounds for any of the recorded tests. Users constrained by platform requirements or power limits may consider the AMD part, but the benchmark results show a decisive performance advantage for Intel across all measured workloads.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmark comparisons?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE wins all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE wins zero.

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

A: The largest gap is in PassMark floating-point math, where Intel scores 67209 versus AMD's 24115, a -64.1% delta for the AMD part.

Q: What is the smallest performance gap?

A: The smallest gap is in PassMark single-thread scoring, where Intel scores 3794 versus AMD's 3089, a -18.6% delta.

Q: How do the Cinebench scores compare?

A: In all six Cinebench tests (R15, R20, R23, both single-core and multi-core), Intel leads by exactly -49%. For example, R23 multi-core shows Intel at 21276 versus AMD at 10846.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores?

A: Intel's average benchmark score is 34962. AMD's average benchmark score is 17482.

Q: How do the processors rank among all CPUs?

A: Intel ranks in the 84th percentile among all CPUs. AMD ranks in the 71st percentile.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different architectures. AMD employs Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, fabricated on a 7 nm process at TSMC. Intel uses Bartlett Lake architecture, fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry.

The core configurations differ substantially. AMD provides 4 cores and 8 threads. Intel provides 10 cores and 20 threads. The Intel part's higher core and thread counts directly explain its multi-threaded benchmark dominance.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. AMD's L1 cache is 64 KB per core, L2 is 512 KB per core, and L3 is 8 MB total. Intel's L1 cache is 80 KB per core, L2 is 2 MB per core, and L3 is 33 MB shared. Intel's larger per-core L2 and substantially larger shared L3 likely contribute to its performance edge in cache-sensitive workloads.

Process node differences matter. AMD uses a 7 nm process with 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. Intel uses a 10 nm process with no transistor or die size data recorded. The smaller process node gives AMD a density advantage, but Intel's larger core count and cache configuration compensate in benchmark results.

Memory support differs in scope. AMD supports DDR4 only. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. Memory bandwidth shows a major gap: AMD records 51.2 GB/s, Intel records 89.6 GB/s. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe generations differ. AMD provides Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The newer PCIe generation on Intel offers higher interface bandwidth for connected devices.

Integrated graphics also differ. AMD uses Radeon Vega 6. Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. No benchmark data for integrated graphics is recorded, so relative GPU performance cannot be assessed from the database.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification.

Clock speeds show a mixed picture. AMD's base clock is 3.60 GHz with a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. Intel's base clock is 1.80 GHz with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. Intel's much higher boost clock supports its single-thread advantage, while its lower base clock is offset by more cores.

TDP differs significantly. AMD is rated at 35 watts. Intel is rated at 45 watts. Intel's higher power envelope aligns with its higher core count and clock speed.

Sockets are incompatible. AMD uses AMD Socket AM4. Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. Platform choice determines which processor can be installed.

Release dates differ. AMD's release date is recorded as 2024-09-04. Intel's release date is recorded as 2026-03-08. The Intel part is a later release.

Production status is identical: both are listed as Active. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. Part numbers differ: AMD is 100-000001751, Intel is SA4QK.

Market segment for both is Desktop. The Intel Core 7 253PTE has a launch MSRP of $384. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has no recorded launch MSRP.

The series field differs. AMD is listed as 5000 series. Intel has no series listed. Generations are recorded as "Ryzen 3 (Zen 3 (Cezanne))" for AMD and "Core 7 (Bartlett Lake)" for Intel.