AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE vs Intel Core i7-14701E Comparison

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE and Intel Core i7-14701E occupy different tiers of the desktop processor market. The Ryzen 3 is a 4-core, 8-thread part built for low power, while the Core i7 is an 8-core, 16-thread processor with substantially higher clock speeds. The benchmark data shows a complete sweep for the Intel part across all 17 recorded tests, with the Ryzen 3 trailing by margins that range from 28.2% to 82.4%. This analysis walks through the recorded performance, architectural differences, and specification gaps to clarify where each processor stands.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data shows zero benchmark wins for the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE. The Intel Core i7-14701E wins all 17 head-to-head tests. The closest margin for the AMD part appears in the PassMark single-thread test, where the Intel chip leads by 28.2%. The largest gaps are in the PassMark prime number search (82.4% deficit) and the PassMark physics test (77% deficit). For workloads that depend on single-core performance, such as lightly threaded applications, the Ryzen 3 is far behind but the gap is narrower than in heavily threaded tasks.

The Intel Core i7-14701E dominates in multi-core scenarios. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 22195 against 10846 for the AMD part, a 51.1% lead. The passmark_multithread test shows a similar pattern: 26112 for Intel versus 12761 for AMD, again a 51.1% difference. Applications that scale with thread count, such as video encoding, 3D rendering, and compilation, will favor the Intel processor by a large margin. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE is not competitive in these workloads; its role is limited to low-power desktop systems where the 35W TDP is the priority.

The PassMark floating point math test shows the Intel part at 61873 versus 24115 for AMD, a 61% lead. The integer math test shows 81325 versus 44665, a 45.1% lead. For scientific computing or financial modeling, the Intel part provides significantly more throughput. The AMD part has no recorded category where it outperforms the Intel chip, so any use-case split must be based on power consumption and platform compatibility rather than benchmark results.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE uses the Zen 3 architecture on the Cezanne codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Core i7-14701E uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, double the core and thread count of the AMD part.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger L3 cache on the Intel part likely contributes to its lead in cache-sensitive workloads, though the recorded benchmark data does not isolate cache effects directly.

The memory support also diverges. The AMD processor supports DDR4 only, with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. The Intel chip also uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the AMD chip uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes. This gives the Intel platform higher bandwidth for storage and expansion cards.

Both processors have integrated graphics. The AMD part uses Radeon Vega 6, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770. The recorded benchmarks do not include any graphics tests, so no direct comparison of iGPU performance is possible from the data. Both processors support ECC memory, which is a notable feature for reliability-focused desktop builds.

The Intel chip has a higher boost clock at 5.40 GHz versus 4.20 GHz for AMD, and a higher base clock at 2.60 GHz versus 3.60 GHz for AMD. Note that the AMD base clock is actually higher than the Intel base clock, but the Intel boost clock is significantly higher. The Intel TDP is 65W, while the AMD TDP is 35W.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite shows consistent 51.1% leads for the Intel part across all three versions and both single-core and multi-core tests. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, Intel scores 2237 against AMD's 1093. In R15 single-core, Intel scores 315 against AMD's 154. The R20 tests show 9321 versus 4555 for multi-core and 1315 versus 643 for single-core. The R23 tests show 22195 versus 10846 for multi-core and 3133 versus 1531 for single-core. The consistency of the 51.1% delta across all Cinebench tests suggests a uniform performance gap driven by core count and clock speed.

The PassMark suite shows more varied margins. The smallest gap is in single-thread performance: Intel scores 4305 versus AMD's 3089, a 28.2% lead. The largest gap is in the prime number search: Intel scores 176 versus AMD's 31, an 82.4% lead. The physics test shows Intel at 2399 versus AMD at 552, a 77% lead. Floating point math shows Intel at 61873 versus AMD at 24115, a 61% lead.

Data compression favors Intel at 282939 versus 152885, a 46% lead. Data encryption shows Intel at 14862 versus AMD at 9564, a 35.6% lead. Extended instructions show Intel at 18528 versus AMD at 10368, a 44% lead. Random string sorting shows Intel at 29158 versus AMD at 17255, a 40.8% lead. Integer math shows Intel at 81325 versus AMD at 44665, a 45.1% lead. The PassMark multithread test shows Intel at 26112 versus AMD at 12761, a 51.1% lead.

The pattern is clear: the Intel part wins every test, with the largest margins in integer-heavy, physics, and prime number workloads, and the smallest margin in single-threaded performance. The AMD part's best showing is in the single-thread test, where it trails by just over a quarter, but it still loses.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 3.60 GHz for AMD and 2.60 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 4.20 GHz for AMD and 5.40 GHz for Intel. TDP is 35W for AMD and 65W for Intel.

The sockets are different: AMD uses Socket AM4, Intel uses Socket 1700. The process nodes are 7 nm for AMD and 10 nm for Intel. The die sizes are 180 mm² for AMD and 257 mm² for Intel. The AMD part has 10,700 million transistors, while the Intel part has no recorded transistor count.

Cache sizes differ: L1 is 64 KB per core for AMD and 80 KB per core for Intel. L2 is 512 KB per core for AMD and 2 MB per core for Intel. L3 is 8 MB for AMD and 33 MB shared for Intel. Memory support is DDR4 for AMD and DDR4/DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s for AMD and not recorded for Intel. PCIe is Gen 3 with 16 lanes for AMD and Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon Vega 6 for AMD and UHD Graphics 770 for Intel.

The release dates differ: AMD was released on 2024-09-04, Intel on 2024-06-30. The Intel part was released earlier. Both parts are marked as Active in production status. Neither has a recorded launch MSRP. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has 4 cores and 8 threads.

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

A: The PassMark prime number search shows the largest gap, with Intel scoring 176 versus AMD's 31, an 82.4% lead for Intel.

Q: Which processor supports faster PCIe?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE supports PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE and the Intel Core i7-14701E have ECC memory support recorded in the database.

Q: What is the single-thread performance difference?

A: In the PassMark single-thread test, Intel scores 4305 versus AMD's 3089, a 28.2% lead for Intel. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel scores 3133 versus AMD's 1531, a 51.1% lead.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has a TDP of 65W, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has a TDP of 35W.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous. The Intel Core i7-14701E wins every recorded test, with margins ranging from 28.2% in single-threaded performance to 82.4% in prime number search. The Intel part has double the cores, double the threads, a higher boost clock, more L3 cache, and support for DDR5 and PCIe Gen 5. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE offers a lower TDP of 35W versus 65W, which makes it suitable for power-constrained desktop systems, but it cannot match the Intel part in any measured performance category.

For users who prioritize multi-threaded throughput, the Intel Core i7-14701E is the clear choice. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22195 is more than double the AMD part's 10846. For single-threaded tasks, the Intel part still leads by a wide margin. The AMD part's only advantages are its lower power draw and its smaller socket footprint, but the recorded data shows no workload where it comes out ahead. The average benchmark score for Intel is 33206 versus 17482 for AMD, a difference of 90%. The Intel processor also sits at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD part sits at the 71st percentile. Any desktop build that requires maximum performance from the database's measurements should choose the Intel Core i7-14701E.