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

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits this comparison into two very distinct profiles. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE wins exactly two recorded tests, both being the PassMark single-thread measurements, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE takes the remaining fifteen tests. That 15 to 2 win split is not a close contest in overall workload coverage.

The AMD part's wins are narrow in scope. It scores 3089 in PassMark single-thread and PassMark singlethread, which are duplicate readings of the same test. That is a 17.1% advantage over the Intel chip in that specific metric. The Intel Core i7-14701TE counters with a 36.3% lead across every Cinebench test, both single-core and multi-core, which suggests the AMD single-thread win does not translate into rendering performance.

The Intel processor dominates in compute-heavy tasks. Its largest margin comes in PassMark find prime numbers, where it scores 143 against 31, a 78.3% gap. It also leads by 70.3% in PassMark physics, scoring 1860 versus 552. Those are not incremental differences; they represent a fundamentally higher throughput in integer-heavy and physics simulation workloads.

For memory and data tasks, the Intel chip leads by smaller but still decisive margins. PassMark data compression shows 220520 against 152885, a 30.7% gap. Data encryption is closer at 18.2%, with 11699 versus 9564. Random string sorting favors Intel by 24.2%, with 22760 versus 17255. The pattern holds across all multi-threaded and most single-threaded workloads, with the sole exception of the PassMark single-thread test.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE uses Zen 3 architecture on the Cezanne codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It packs 10,700 million transistors into a 180 mm² die. The Intel Core i7-14701TE uses Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a larger 257 mm² die. The database does not record a transistor count for the Intel part.

Core configurations differ sharply. The AMD chip has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel chip has 8 cores and 16 threads. That doubling of both cores and threads is the most obvious structural explanation for the Intel part's multi-threaded dominance. The AMD chip's base clock is 3.60 GHz with a boost of 4.20 GHz, while the Intel chip runs a lower 2.10 GHz base but boosts much higher to 5.20 GHz. The higher Intel boost clock likely explains why the single-thread PassMark test is the only area where AMD wins, since the AMD boost is comparatively modest.

Cache hierarchies are also different. The AMD chip uses 64 KB L1 per core and 512 KB L2 per core, with 8 MB of L3. The Intel chip uses 80 KB L1 per core and 2 MB L2 per core, with 33 MB of shared L3. The Intel L3 is more than four times larger, which helps with data-heavy workloads. Process node advantage goes to AMD at 7 nm versus Intel's 10 nm, but the benchmark results show that architectural efficiency does not overcome the Intel core count advantage in most tests.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD chip supports DDR4 only, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The AMD chip has a recorded memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, but the database does not list a bandwidth figure for the Intel part. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity also differs: AMD uses Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite shows a consistent and nearly uniform Intel advantage. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Intel chip scores 1716 against 1093, a 36.3% lead. Single-core R15 shows 242 versus 154, also a 36.4% gap. The pattern repeats in R20 multi-core with 7154 versus 4555, and R20 single-core with 1010 versus 643. R23 multi-core shows 17035 versus 10846, and R23 single-core shows 2405 versus 1531. Every Cinebench delta sits at or near 36.3%, which indicates the Intel advantage is consistent across rendering generations and core counts.

The PassMark suite shows a wider spread of margins. The smallest Intel win is in data encryption at 18.2%, with 11699 versus 9564. Extended instructions show a 27.8% lead, with 14354 versus 10368. Integer math gives Intel a 32.1% edge, with 65792 versus 44665. Floating point math is a 52% gap, with 50219 versus 24115. The largest gaps appear in find prime numbers at 78.3% and physics at 70.3%, both indicating workloads that scale heavily with core count and raw integer throughput.

The single AMD win is notable because it is the only test where the Intel chip loses. PassMark single-thread shows 3089 for AMD versus 2637 for Intel, a 17.1% AMD advantage. This is a curious result given that Cinebench single-core tests favor Intel by over 36%. The discrepancy suggests the PassMark single-thread test measures a different mix of instructions than Cinebench's single-core render loop. The AMD Zen 3 core appears better optimized for the specific PassMark workload, despite the Intel chip's higher 5.20 GHz boost clock.

Average benchmark scores reinforce the overall picture. The Intel chip has an average benchmark score of 26013, while the AMD chip sits at 17482. That is a substantial gap. The Intel chip also ranks in the 78th percentile of all CPUs in the database, versus the 71st percentile for AMD. The nearest rivals for the Intel chip include the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 at 25981 (0.1% lower) and the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS at 26106 (0.4% higher). The AMD chip's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G at 17507 (0.1% higher) and the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE at 17614 (0.8% higher).

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmark tests?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins 15 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE wins only the two PassMark single-thread tests, which are duplicate readings of the same metric.

Q: Is the AMD chip faster in single-thread performance?

A: In the PassMark single-thread test, yes. The AMD chip scores 3089 against 2637, a 17.1% lead. However, in Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel chip scores 2405 against 1531, a 36.3% lead. The result depends entirely on the benchmark methodology.

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

A: The Intel chip leads by 36.3% across all Cinebench multi-core tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 17035 versus 10846. The gap is consistent across R15, R20, and R23 versions.

Q: Which workloads show the largest Intel advantage?

A: The largest margins are in PassMark find prime numbers at 78.3% and PassMark physics at 70.3%. These are followed by floating point math at 52% and multi-thread at 36.3%.

Q: What are the core and thread counts?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, exactly double.

Q: How do the two processors compare in overall database ranking?

A: The Intel chip sits in the 78th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 26013. The AMD chip sits in the 71st percentile with an average score of 17482.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a clear overall winner for most workloads. The Intel Core i7-14701TE delivers roughly 36% higher Cinebench scores across the board, and its average benchmark score of 26013 is about 49% higher than the AMD chip's 17482. The Intel part also ranks higher in the database at the 78th percentile versus 71st.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has one meaningful advantage: its PassMark single-thread score of 3089 beats the Intel's 2637 by 17.1%. That makes it the better choice for workloads that specifically match that test profile. However, the fact that Cinebench single-core tests favor Intel by over 36% means the AMD single-thread win does not generalize across all single-threaded applications.

For rendering, physics simulation, integer math, data compression, and encryption, the Intel chip is decisively ahead. The 78.3% lead in find prime numbers and 70.3% lead in physics are particularly strong indicators for scientific and simulation workloads. The Intel chip's 8 cores and 16 threads, larger 33 MB L3 cache, and higher 5.20 GHz boost clock all contribute to this dominance.

The AMD chip does have advantages in power efficiency on paper, with a 35 W TDP versus 45 W for Intel, and a smaller 7 nm process node. But the benchmark data does not include power consumption measurements, so those efficiency characteristics cannot be quantified here. The AMD chip also supports ECC memory and uses the AM4 socket, which may matter for specific platform requirements.

The verdict from the data is straightforward: the Intel Core i7-14701TE is the stronger processor across the vast majority of measured workloads. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE is preferable only where the specific PassMark single-thread workload is the primary use case, or where the platform constraints of AM4 and DDR4-only support are decisive factors.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE | Intel Core i7-14701TE |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 4 | 8 |

| Threads | 8 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 3.60 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.20 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 3 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Cezanne | Raptor Lake-R |

| Process Node | 7 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 180 mm² | 257 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 33 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC Memory | Yes | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Vega 6 | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Release Date | 2024-09-04 | 2024-06-30 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

| Transistors | 10,700 million | Not recorded |