AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225T Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T wins every single recorded comparison against the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE. Across 17 head-to-head tests, Intel takes all 17, with the AMD processor recording zero wins. This is not a close contest by any measure, and the margins are substantial in most workloads.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE does not have a single benchmark category where it outperforms its rival. Its best relative showing comes in the PassMark integer math test, where it trails by 25% (44665 vs 59543). The narrowest gap in percentage terms is still a decisive defeat. The data shows a processor that is competitive in absolute terms for its class, but simply outclassed by the newer, larger Intel part.

For single-threaded workloads, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T delivers a 29% advantage in PassMark single-thread scoring (4348 vs 3089). That gap widens dramatically in Cinebench single-core tests, where Intel leads by 50.6% across all three versions (R15, R20, and R23). The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3101 for Intel versus 1531 for AMD shows the generational gap in per-core performance.

Multi-threaded performance tells a similar story. The Intel part's 10 cores and 10 threads give it a massive advantage over AMD's 4 cores and 8 threads. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows Intel at 21971 versus AMD at 10846, a 50.6% lead. PassMark multithread scores follow the same pattern: 25358 for Intel, 12761 for AMD, a 49.7% margin.

The most lopsided results come in specialized workloads. PassMark find prime numbers shows Intel at 284 versus AMD at 31, an 89.1% difference that reflects the Intel part's superior integer processing capability in that specific test. Floating-point math is similarly one-sided, with Intel at 82751 versus AMD at 24115, a 70.9% gap. Physics simulation in PassMark shows Intel at 2053 versus AMD at 552, a 73.1% difference.

The closest contest, beyond integer math, is data compression, where Intel leads by 34.7% (233998 vs 152885). Random string sorting shows a 40% advantage for Intel (28774 vs 17255). Data encryption gives Intel a 47.7% lead (18289 vs 9564), and extended instructions show a 48.4% gap (20083 vs 10368).

The average benchmark score difference reinforces this hierarchy. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T averages 30468 across all recorded tests, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE averages 17482, sitting in the 71st percentile. Intel's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-11980HK (30422, 0.2% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS (30390, 0.3% delta), showing it sits alongside much more expensive mobile and older H-series parts. AMD's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G (17507, -0.1% delta) and the Intel Core 7 150U (17395, 0.5% delta), placing it in the company of lower-end and older parts.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design eras and philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE uses the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, built on a 7 nm TSMC process. It integrates 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T uses the Arrow Lake architecture (Arrow Lake-S codename), built on a 3 nm TSMC process. It packs 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die. The transistor count difference is 66% in Intel's favor, and the process node is more than two generations ahead.

Core and thread counts diverge sharply. AMD offers 4 cores and 8 threads, relying on simultaneous multithreading to reach that thread count. Intel offers 10 cores and 10 threads, with no hyperthreading. This means Intel has 150% more physical cores, while AMD has fewer threads per core. The thread count is actually higher on Intel (10 vs 8), giving it both more cores and more total threads.

Clock speeds show different design priorities. The AMD part has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. The Intel part has a lower base clock of 2.50 GHz but a much higher boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The 0.70 GHz boost advantage for Intel explains much of its single-threaded dominance. The lower base clock on Intel suggests it can idle lower, but the measured TDP tells a different power story.

Thermal design power differs by 30 watts. AMD lists a 35 W TDP, while Intel lists 65 W. That is an 86% higher TDP for Intel, reflecting the larger core count and higher boost clocks. The AMD part is clearly designed for low-power and compact systems, while the Intel part targets more conventional desktop power envelopes.

Cache hierarchies are completely different in structure and size. AMD uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. Intel uses 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The per-core L1 is 3 times larger on Intel, the per-core L2 is 6 times larger, and the shared L3 is 2.5 times larger. Total cache capacity massively favors Intel.

Memory support separates the two generations. AMD uses DDR4 with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Intel uses DDR5 with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. Intel's memory bandwidth is exactly double that of AMD. AMD supports ECC memory; Intel does not. This makes the AMD part more suitable for error-sensitive workloads, though the performance penalty of DDR4 versus DDR5 is significant.

PCI Express support also differs. AMD provides PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Intel provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part offers both newer generation and more lanes, which matters for high-bandwidth add-in cards and storage devices.

Integrated graphics take different approaches. AMD uses Radeon Vega 6, a well-known integrated solution. Intel uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 16 execution units. The database does not record any graphics benchmark comparisons, so the relative performance of these iGPUs is not quantified here.

Socket and platform compatibility are entirely separate. AMD uses Socket AM4, a mature platform with broad ecosystem support. Intel uses Socket 1851, which is the newer Arrow Lake platform. The AMD part carries the part number 100-000001751; the Intel part's part number is listed as unknown.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite shows the most consistent pattern: Intel leads by exactly 50.6% in every single test, both single-core and multi-core, across R15, R20, and R23. This uniform delta suggests the advantage is structural, not workload-specific. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, Intel scores 21971 versus AMD's 10846. In single-core, Intel scores 3101 versus AMD's 1531. The identical percentage across all six Cinebench tests indicates the Intel architecture scales its advantage equally regardless of thread count in this benchmark.

PassMark integer math is the closest result in the entire comparison. Intel scores 59543, AMD scores 44665, a 25% difference. This is the only test where AMD stays within 25% of Intel. It suggests AMD's Zen 3 cores handle integer operations relatively well, though still behind.

Data compression shows Intel at 233998 versus AMD at 152885, a 34.7% lead. This is a real-world relevant workload for file archiving and database operations. The larger cache and higher boost clock on Intel help here.

Data encryption gives Intel a 47.7% advantage, scoring 18289 versus AMD's 9564. The newer instruction set support and higher single-thread performance on Intel explain this gap. Extended instructions follow at 48.4%, with Intel at 20083 and AMD at 10368.

The single-thread PassMark test shows Intel at 4348 versus AMD at 3089, a 29% lead. This is the second-closest result after integer math. It confirms that Intel's per-core advantage, while substantial, is smaller in PassMark's single-thread workload than in Cinebench's.

Floating-point math is where Intel runs away: 82751 versus 24115, a 70.9% lead. This is a massive gap that indicates Intel's FP units and vector processing are far more capable. Physics simulation shows a similar margin at 73.1%, with Intel at 2053 and AMD at 552.

Prime number finding is the most extreme result: Intel at 284, AMD at 31, an 89.1% gap. This test is highly sensitive to integer arithmetic and branch prediction, areas where Intel's newer architecture excels.

Random string sorting gives Intel a 40% lead (28774 vs 17255), and multithread performance shows Intel at 25358 versus AMD at 12761, a 49.7% gap. The multithread result closely mirrors the Cinebench multi-core margins, confirming the core count advantage translates directly to throughput.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has 10 cores and 10 threads. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has 4 cores and 8 threads. Intel has 6 more physical cores and 2 more total threads.

Q: What is the performance difference in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: Intel scores 21971, AMD scores 10846. Intel leads by 50.6%, which is the exact same percentage margin seen in all other Cinebench tests.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T does not support ECC memory.

Q: How do the memory types and bandwidth compare?

A: AMD uses DDR4 with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. Intel uses DDR5 with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth. Intel's memory bandwidth is exactly double AMD's.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has a 35 W TDP. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has a 65 W TDP. Intel's TDP is 30 watts higher.

Q: In which benchmark does AMD come closest to Intel?

A: In PassMark integer math, AMD scores 44665 versus Intel's 59543, a 25% gap. This is the smallest percentage difference in any recorded test.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE | Intel Core Ultra 5 225T |

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

| Cores | 4 | 10 |

| Threads | 8 | 10 |

| Base clock | 3.60 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.20 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel Socket 1851 |

| Architecture | Zen 3 | Arrow Lake |

| Codename | Cezanne | Arrow Lake-S |

| Process node | 7 nm | 3 nm |

| Transistors | 10,700 million | 17,800 million |

| Die size | 180 mm² | 243 mm² |

| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 512 KB (per core) | 3 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 8 MB | 20 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR4 | DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 102.4 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 20 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Vega 6 | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU |

| Production status | Active | Active |

| Release date | 2024-09-04 | 2024-12-31 |

| Multiplier unlocked | No | No |

The release dates show the AMD part launched in September 2024, while Intel followed in December 2024. Both are currently listed as active production parts. Neither has a recorded launch MSRP in the database. The Intel part's part number is unknown, while AMD's is 100-000001751.