AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE vs Intel Core i9-14901E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a complete sweep for the Intel Core i9-14901E across all 17 comparative benchmark tests. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE does not register a single win in any head-to-head measurement. The margin is consistent and substantial, with the Intel part leading by 57.9% in every Cinebench iteration, both single-core and multi-core, across R15, R20, and R23. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel scores 25753 against 10846 for the AMD, and in R23 single-core the Intel posts 3635 versus 1531.

The PassMark suite reveals the same pattern, though the margins vary by workload. The smallest gap appears in PassMark single-thread tests, where the Intel leads by 29.1%, scoring 4354 versus 3089. The largest deficit for the AMD comes in PassMark find prime numbers, where it scores 31 against the Intel's 189, a delta of 83.6%. PassMark physics shows a similar disparity: 552 for the AMD versus 3041 for the Intel, a gap of 81.8%. Floating point math also heavily favors the Intel, with 81089 against 24115, a 70.3% difference.

Intermediate gaps appear in integer math, where the Intel leads by 60.4% with 112736 versus 44665, and in random string sorting, where the Intel posts 39138 against 17255, a 55.9% edge. Data compression shows the Intel ahead by 47.1% with 288777 versus 152885, while data encryption has the Intel leading by 48.5% with 18571 versus 9564. Extended instructions favor the Intel by 39.9%, with 17249 versus 10368. The multi-thread PassMark score gives the Intel 30298 against 12761, a 57.9% advantage.

The consistent 57.9% delta across all Cinebench tests, both single and multi-core, indicates that the performance ratio between these two processors is highly stable in rendering workloads. The Cinebench results do not show any workload-specific scaling differences between the two chips; the relative gap remains identical regardless of thread count or test version.

In the PassMark suite, the gaps are more variable, ranging from 29.1% in single-thread tests to 83.6% in prime number finding. This variability suggests that the Intel architecture has particular strengths in specific computational patterns, notably prime number generation and physics simulation, while its single-thread advantage, though still decisive, is comparatively narrower.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous. The Intel Core i9-14901E wins every measured test, and the margins are large enough that the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE cannot be considered competitive in any performance category represented here. The Intel part's average benchmark score is 37911, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The AMD's average score is 17482, which puts it in the 71st percentile. The gap in average score is roughly 117%, meaning the Intel processor delivers more than double the overall benchmark performance.

The nearest rivals for the Intel part include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with an average score of 37904 and a delta of 0%, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X at 37943 with a delta of -0.1%, the Intel Core 5 211E at 37829 with a delta of 0.2%, and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 at 37804 with a delta of 0.3%. These close neighbors confirm that the Core i9-14901E sits in a performance tier populated by high-end desktop and mobile processors.

For the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, the nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G at 17507 with a delta of -0.1%, the Intel Core 7 150U at 17395 with a delta of 0.5%, the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE at 17614 with a delta of -0.8%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 at 17333 with a delta of 0.9%. All of these are clustered within about a percentage point of the AMD part, indicating that it competes in an entirely different performance class than the Intel i9-14901E.

The data does not support any scenario where the AMD part wins a benchmark comparison. The verdict is straightforward: for any application that relies on raw CPU throughput, the Intel Core i9-14901E is the superior choice by a wide margin.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE does not win any of the 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks. Therefore, strictly from the data, there is no performance category where it outperforms the Intel part. However, the AMD part does have characteristics that may suit specific deployment scenarios, even if those characteristics are not reflected in benchmark wins.

The AMD processor uses 35 watts of TDP against the Intel's 65 watts. This lower thermal envelope could matter in systems where power delivery or cooling capacity is constrained. The AMD also uses the AMD Socket AM4 platform, which may be preferable in existing AM4-based systems. The Intel uses Intel Socket 1700, which requires a different motherboard ecosystem.

The Intel Core i9-14901E wins in all measured workloads. Its largest margins come in prime number finding (83.6% ahead) and physics (81.8% ahead), which are computationally intensive single-thread or lightly threaded tasks. Its smallest margin is in single-thread PassMark (29.1% ahead), but even that is a decisive victory. The Intel part also shows strong multi-core scaling, with a 57.9% lead in every Cinebench multi-core test and a 57.9% lead in PassMark multi-thread.

The AMD part's best relative performance appears in PassMark single-thread tests, where the deficit is only 29.1%, and in extended instructions, where the deficit is 39.9%. These are the areas where the AMD comes closest to the Intel, though still far behind. In workloads that are heavily parallel, such as Cinebench multi-core, the Intel's advantage remains consistent at 57.9%, suggesting that adding more threads does not change the relative standing.

The practical implication is that the AMD part is not a competitor to the Intel part in any benchmark category. The AMD may still be chosen for its lower TDP or platform compatibility, but the recorded data does not show any performance-based reason to select it over the Intel.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher Cinebench R23 multi-core score?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E scores 25753, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE scores 10846. The Intel leads by 57.9%.

Q: How much faster is the Intel part in single-threaded PassMark tests?

A: The Intel scores 4354 versus the AMD's 3089, a lead of 29.1%. This is the smallest margin recorded in any head-to-head test.

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

A: The largest gap is in PassMark find prime numbers, where the Intel scores 189 against the AMD's 31, a deficit of 83.6% for the AMD.

Q: How do the two processors compare in terms of core and thread counts?

A: The AMD has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel has double the core and thread count.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has an average benchmark score of 17482, while the Intel Core i9-14901E has an average score of 37911.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any head-to-head benchmark?

A: No. The recorded data shows 17 head-to-head tests, and the Intel Core i9-14901E wins all 17. The AMD has zero wins.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE uses the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Cezanne, built on a 7 nm process by TSMC. It has 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. The TDP is 35 watts. The Intel Core i9-14901E uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake Refresh, built on a 10 nm process by Intel. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The TDP is 65 watts.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache total. The Intel has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel's larger L3 cache, combined with more cores, contributes to its higher multi-threaded performance.

Memory support also differs. The AMD supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel configuration and a measured memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also in dual-channel configuration, though the database does not record a memory bandwidth figure for the Intel part. Both processors support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs by generation. The AMD provides PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel's newer PCIe standard offers higher bandwidth for compatible devices.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD uses Radeon Vega 6, while the Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The database does not include graphics benchmarks, so no performance comparison is possible from the recorded data.

The die sizes show a notable difference. The AMD has a die size of 180 mm² with 10,700 million transistors. The Intel has a die size of 257 mm² with no transistor count recorded. The Intel's larger die accommodates more cores and cache.

Both processors have locked multipliers, meaning they are not unlocked for overclocking. The AMD uses the AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD was released on 2024-09-04, while the Intel was released on 2024-06-30, with the Intel appearing earlier in the database.

The Intel's higher boost clock of 5.60 GHz versus the AMD's 4.20 GHz partially explains its single-thread advantage. The Intel's additional cores explain its multi-thread advantage. The combination of higher clocks, more cores, and a larger cache pool gives the Intel a comprehensive performance lead that the benchmark data confirms across every test.