AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE vs Intel Core 9 273PE Comparison

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE and Intel Core 9 273PE represent two distinct design philosophies. The AMD part is a 4-core, 8-thread processor built on the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It uses AMD Socket AM4 and packs 10,700 million transistors into a 180 mm² die. Cache layout includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3.

The Intel Core 9 273PE is a substantially larger design. It features 12 cores and 24 threads, built on the Bartlett Lake codename, manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel foundries. It uses Intel Socket 1700. Cache resources are significantly larger: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The transistor count and die size for the Intel part are not recorded in the database.

Clock speed strategy differs notably. The AMD chip has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, while the Intel chip has a lower base clock of 2.30 GHz but a much higher boost of 5.70 GHz. This reflects the Intel part's ability to reach higher peak frequencies under load, while the AMD part maintains a higher sustained baseline.

Thermal design power also separates the two. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE is rated at 35 W TDP, while the Intel Core 9 273PE is rated at 65 W TDP. Memory support differs: AMD uses DDR4 only with dual-channel access and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: AMD provides Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ as well: AMD uses Radeon Vega 6, Intel uses UHD Graphics 730.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data shows a clean sweep: the Intel Core 9 273PE wins all 17 benchmark comparisons. The margin varies considerably by workload type.

In Cinebench tests, the Intel part dominates multi-core results. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, Intel scores 3153 against AMD's 1093, a delta of -65.3% (meaning the AMD score is 65.3% lower). The same pattern repeats in Cinebench R20 multi-core: 13140 versus 4555, also -65.3%. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, Intel scores 31288 versus 10846, again -65.3%. The consistency of this delta across all three Cinebench multi-core versions indicates a stable performance ratio regardless of workload length.

Single-core Cinebench results show similar proportional gaps. In Cinebench R15 single-core, Intel scores 445 versus AMD's 154, a -65.4% delta. In R20 single-core, Intel scores 1855 versus 643, -65.3%. In R23 single-core, Intel scores 4417 versus 1531, -65.3%. These single-core deltas are nearly identical to the multi-core deltas, suggesting the performance advantage comes from per-thread efficiency and clock speed rather than core count scaling alone.

The Passmark suite reveals varied margins. The narrowest gap appears in single-thread tests: Intel scores 3650 versus AMD's 3089, a -15.4% delta. This is the closest result across all benchmarks. The widest gap appears in find prime numbers: Intel scores 203 versus AMD's 31, a -84.7% delta. Floating point math also shows a large divergence: Intel scores 107884 versus 24115, a -77.6% delta. Physics testing shows Intel at 3120 versus 552, a -82.3% delta.

Intermediate gaps appear in several workloads. Data compression shows Intel at 405885 versus 152885, a -62.3% delta. Data encryption shows Intel at 22719 versus 9564, a -57.9% delta. Extended instructions show Intel at 24630 versus 10368, also -57.9%. Integer math shows Intel at 139410 versus 44665, a -68% delta. Random string sorting shows Intel at 45098 versus 17255, a -61.7% delta. Multi-thread testing shows Intel at 36810 versus 12761, a -65.3% delta.

The database records zero wins for the AMD part and 17 wins for the Intel part. The average benchmark score reflects this: AMD's average is 17482, while Intel's average is 49845. The percentile rankings also diverge: AMD sits at the 71st percentile of all CPUs, while Intel sits at the 90th percentile.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates a decisive performance advantage for the Intel Core 9 273PE across every recorded workload. The Intel part delivers roughly 2.9 times the average benchmark score of the AMD part (49845 versus 17482). The largest relative advantage appears in prime number finding, where Intel outperforms by a factor of 6.5, and physics simulation, where the factor is 5.7. The smallest relative advantage appears in single-thread performance, where Intel leads by 18%.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE does offer a much lower TDP at 35 W versus 65 W, which may matter in thermally constrained systems. However, from a pure performance standpoint, the recorded data shows no workload where the AMD part wins. The Intel part's higher core count (12 versus 4), higher thread count (24 versus 8), and significantly larger cache (36 MB L3 versus 8 MB) all contribute to the margin.

The launch MSRP for the Intel Core 9 273PE is $549. No launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: How much faster is the Intel part in multi-core Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE scores 31288, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE scores 10846, representing a -65.3% delta for the AMD part.

Q: What is the closest benchmark result between the two CPUs?

A: The closest result is in Passmark single-thread testing, where Intel scores 3650 and AMD scores 3089, a -15.4% delta. This is the only benchmark where the gap is below 50%.

Q: Do both CPUs support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE and the Intel Core 9 273PE support ECC memory.

Q: What memory types does each CPU support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE supports DDR4 only. The Intel Core 9 273PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has a TDP of 35 W. The Intel Core 9 273PE has a TDP of 65 W.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded benchmark data, the Intel Core 9 273PE wins every measured category. The database shows 17 wins for Intel and 0 wins for AMD. This means the Intel part is the better choice for all tested workloads, including Cinebench rendering, Passmark compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, multi-thread tests, physics simulation, random string sorting, and single-thread tests.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE does not record a single benchmark victory. Its only advantage lies in its lower TDP of 35 W versus 65 W, which can reduce cooling requirements and power consumption in a system. Additionally, the AMD part uses AMD Socket AM4, which may be compatible with existing AM4 motherboards, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700.

For users prioritizing raw compute performance, the Intel Core 9 273PE is the clear choice based on the data. For users prioritizing low power draw and existing platform compatibility, the AMD part may have system-level appeal, but the performance gap in every recorded benchmark is substantial.

The Intel part's boost clock of 5.70 GHz, combined with 24 threads and 36 MB of shared L3 cache, produces dominant results across all test types. Its largest advantage is in prime number finding, where it achieves 203 points versus 31, and physics simulation, where it achieves 3120 versus 552. These results indicate strong integer and floating-point throughput.

The AMD part's 4.20 GHz boost clock and 8 MB of L3 cache place it in a lower performance tier. Its average benchmark score of 17482 places it near rivals such as the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G (17507, -0.1% delta), Intel Core 7 150U (17395, 0.5% delta), AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE (17614, -0.8% delta), and AMD Ryzen 5 4500 (17333, 0.9% delta). The Intel part's average of 49845 places it near the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 (49796, 0.1% delta), Intel Core i5-14600KF (49394, 0.9% delta), Intel Core i9-13980HX (50398, -1.1% delta), and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 (50448, -1.2% delta).

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification. Core count: 4 versus 12. Thread count: 8 versus 24. Base clock: 3.60 GHz versus 2.30 GHz. Boost clock: 4.20 GHz versus 5.70 GHz. TDP: 35 W versus 65 W. Process node: 7 nm versus 10 nm. Foundry: TSMC versus Intel. L1 cache: 64 KB per core versus 80 KB per core. L2 cache: 512 KB per core versus 2 MB per core. L3 cache: 8 MB versus 36 MB shared. Memory support: DDR4 only versus DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth: 51.2 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s. PCIe: Gen 3 with 16 lanes versus Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics: Radeon Vega 6 versus UHD Graphics 730. Socket: AMD Socket AM4 versus Intel Socket 1700. Part number: 100-000001751 versus SA4QD.

The release dates also differ: the AMD part entered production with a release date of 2024-09-04, while the Intel part has a release date of 2026-03-08. Both are marked as Active in production status, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $549; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.