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

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits cleanly along performance tiers, with the Intel Core 9 273PQE taking all 17 recorded head-to-head wins. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE does not register a single victory in any of the compared tests, which makes the use-case split straightforward: the Intel part dominates every measured workload category, from single-threaded rendering to multi-threaded compression.

That said, the two processors occupy different market segments by design. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE is a 4-core, 8-thread desktop part with a 35W TDP, built on TSMC's 7nm process. It sits in the 5000 series with a Zen 3 (Cezanne) architecture. The Intel Core 9 273PQE is a 12-core, 24-thread desktop part with a 125W TDP, built on Intel's 10nm process under the Bartlett Lake codename. The Intel part also carries a launch MSRP of $589, which the database records without further pricing commentary.

For workloads that stress multi-threaded throughput, the Intel part is decisively ahead. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel score of 39190 dwarfs the AMD score of 10846, a delta of -72.3% from the AMD side. PassMark multi-thread shows a similar pattern: 46107 versus 12761, also a -72.3% delta. The Intel part's 12 cores and 24 threads simply outmuscle the AMD's 4 cores and 8 threads in every parallel task.

Single-threaded performance also favors Intel, though by a smaller margin. In PassMark single-thread, the Intel score is 4573 against AMD's 3089, a -32.5% delta. That is the narrowest gap in the entire dataset, but it still represents a clear victory for the Intel core design. The Intel boost clock of 5.90 GHz versus the AMD boost of 4.20 GHz explains part of the advantage, though the database does not directly link clock speed to benchmark outcomes.

The AMD part does have one distinguishing trait: its 35W TDP makes it a low-power option for desktop builds where thermal and energy constraints matter. The Intel part, with its 125W TDP, requires a more substantial cooling solution. However, the benchmark data shows no workload where the AMD's efficiency advantage translates into a performance win.

Architecture Differences

The architectural gap between these two processors is substantial. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE uses the Zen 3 microarchitecture under the Cezanne codename, manufactured on TSMC's 7nm process with 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. It offers 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. The cache layout includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3.

The Intel Core 9 273PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, manufactured on Intel's 10nm process. The database does not record transistor count or die size for the Intel part. It offers 12 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.90 GHz. The cache layout is more generous: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD part supports DDR4 only, with a dual-channel bus and a measured memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also on a dual-channel bus, but with a higher memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both parts support ECC memory, a feature that matters for certain workstation and server-adjacent workloads.

PCIe connectivity also diverges. The AMD part uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5 with the same 16-lane count. That difference affects expansion options for storage and graphics, though the database does not quantify the practical impact.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD part uses Radeon Vega 6, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770. The database records no benchmark results for either integrated GPU, so the analysis stops at the specification level.

The Intel part also has a higher average benchmark score of 66099, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs in the database. The AMD part has an average benchmark score of 17482, placing it in the 71st percentile. Those percentiles contextualize the head-to-head results: the Intel part sits near the top of the database, while the AMD part sits comfortably in the upper-mid range.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest relative victory for the Intel Core 9 273PQE comes in PassMark find prime numbers, where Intel scores 198 against AMD's 31, a delta of -84.3%. That test is extremely sensitive to raw integer throughput and core count, both of which favor the Intel design.

Cinebench results are uniformly lopsided. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, Intel scores 3950 against AMD's 1093, a -72.3% delta. In Cinebench R15 single-core, Intel scores 557 against AMD's 154, a -72.4% delta. The R20 and R23 versions follow the same pattern: multi-core deltas of -72.3% and single-core deltas of -72.3%. Every Cinebench test shows the Intel part roughly 3.6 times faster than the AMD part, regardless of test version or core count.

PassMark data compression shows a -73.9% delta, with Intel at 585752 and AMD at 152885. Data encryption shows a -67.7% delta, with Intel at 29636 and AMD at 9564. Extended instructions show a -73.2% delta, with Intel at 38743 and AMD at 10368. Floating-point math shows a -80.8% delta, with Intel at 125546 and AMD at 24115. Integer math shows a -72.9% delta, with Intel at 164629 and AMD at 44665.

The closest result in the entire dataset is PassMark single-thread (and its duplicate PassMark singlethread entry), where Intel leads 4573 to 3089, a -32.5% delta. That remains a sizable gap, but it is the only test where the AMD part comes within roughly a third of the Intel score. The physics test shows a -80% delta, with Intel at 2754 and AMD at 552. Random string sorting shows a -67.5% delta, with Intel at 53167 and AMD at 17255.

The Intel part's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus (average score 66159, delta -0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D (average score 65914, delta 0.3%), the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus (average score 66855, delta -1.1%), and the AMD EPYC 4465P (average score 66925, delta -1.2%). Those deltas place the Core 9 273PQE in a tightly contested performance band at the top of the desktop and workstation market.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE's nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G (average score 17507, delta -0.1%), the Intel Core 7 150U (average score 17395, delta 0.5%), the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE (average score 17614, delta -0.8%), and the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 (average score 17333, delta 0.9%). Those deltas show the AMD part sitting in a competitive cluster of mid-range desktop and mobile processors.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in single-threaded workloads?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE wins every single-thread test. In PassMark single-thread, Intel scores 4573 against AMD's 3089, a -32.5% delta. Cinebench R23 single-core shows Intel at 5532 against AMD's 1531, a -72.3% delta.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap?

A: The Intel part is consistently about 3.6 times faster in multi-core tests. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows Intel at 39190 versus AMD at 10846, a -72.3% delta. PassMark multi-thread shows Intel at 46107 versus AMD at 12761, also a -72.3% delta.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE and the Intel Core 9 273PQE both support ECC memory, according to the database.

Q: What are the memory support differences?

A: The AMD part supports DDR4 only with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both use a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking in the database?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE ranks in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE ranks in the 71st percentile. The Intel part's average benchmark score is 66099, compared to 17482 for the AMD part.

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

A: The closest result is PassMark single-thread, where Intel leads 4573 to 3089, a -32.5% delta. Every other test shows a delta of -67.5% or larger.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the Intel Core 9 273PQE outperforms the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE in every recorded test. The Intel part wins all 17 head-to-head comparisons, with most deltas falling between -67% and -84%. The only test where the AMD part comes within a third of the Intel score is PassMark single-thread, and even there Intel holds a clear lead.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE is a 4-core, 8-thread part with a 35W TDP, aimed at low-power desktop systems. Its performance profile, with an average benchmark score of 17482 and a 71st percentile ranking, places it in the mid-range of the database. It is competitive with other mid-range parts like the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and Intel Core 7 150U, but it is not in the same performance class as the Intel Core 9 273PQE.

The Intel Core 9 273PQE, with 12 cores, 24 threads, a 5.90 GHz boost clock, and a 93rd percentile ranking, belongs to a different tier entirely. Its average benchmark score of 66099 places it alongside flagships like the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus. For any workload where raw performance is the primary criterion, the Intel part is the clear choice.

The AMD part retains a role in systems where the 35W TDP and lower cooling requirements are priorities. The database does not record any benchmark where that efficiency advantage produces a performance win, so the decision between these two parts comes down to whether the workload demands the Intel part's massive performance advantage or can tolerate the AMD part's lower power envelope. For pure performance, the data points to the Intel Core 9 273PQE without qualification.