AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE vs Intel Core Ultra 7 164U Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database records 17 direct comparisons between the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U. The final tally is remarkably close: AMD wins 9 tests, Intel wins 8. Yet the margins tell a more nuanced story than the raw win count suggests.

Intel’s largest victory comes in the PassMark physics test, where the Core Ultra 7 164U scores 918 against AMD’s 552, a 39.9% advantage. This is the single biggest delta in the entire head-to-head set. The Intel part also dominates in prime number finding, scoring 56 versus 31 (44.6% ahead), and in floating-point math, where it posts 33,581 against 24,115 (28.2% ahead). These are not marginal wins; they are substantial gaps in compute-heavy workloads.

AMD, however, claims the most decisive win in Cinebench R23 multi-core. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE scores 10,846, which is 23.7% higher than Intel’s 8,766. This is a striking result given that the Intel chip has 12 cores and 14 threads versus AMD’s 4 cores and 8 threads. AMD also leads in extended instructions by 30.9% (10,368 versus 7,918), in random string sorting by 14% (17,255 versus 15,131), and in data compression by 11.5% (152,885 versus 137,133).

The single-core picture is split. In Cinebench R15 single-core, Intel leads by 31.6% (225 versus 154). In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel leads by a smaller 3.7% (1,590 versus 1,531). Yet in PassMark single-thread, AMD actually wins by 3.1% (3,089 versus 2,996). The discrepancy between Cinebench and PassMark single-thread results suggests the two chips respond differently to varying instruction mixes.

Cinebench R20 presents a near-tie that favors AMD: 4,555 versus 4,488, a 1.5% edge. The R20 single-core test also goes to AMD by 1.6% (643 versus 633). In contrast, Cinebench R15 multi-core favors Intel by 16.2% (1,304 versus 1,093). The pattern across Cinebench versions is inconsistent: AMD wins R20 and R23 multi-core, Intel wins R15 multi-core. This implies the workload scales differently with each benchmark revision.

PassMark multi-thread gives Intel a narrow 4% win (13,296 versus 12,761). Integer math favors Intel by 11.4% (50,387 versus 44,665). Data encryption goes to AMD by 8.2% (9,564 versus 8,838). The overall average benchmark scores are close: AMD’s average is 17,482, Intel’s is 17,074, a difference of roughly 2.4%. Both chips sit at the 71st percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The data reveals a clear workload split. Intel’s Core Ultra 7 164U excels in tests that stress physical simulation, mathematical throughput, and prime-number generation. The physics score (918 versus 552) indicates the Intel chip handles rigid-body or particle simulations far better. Floating-point math (33,581 versus 24,115) suggests Intel has the edge in scientific computing or financial modeling that relies on heavy FPU usage. Integer math (50,387 versus 44,665) also favors Intel, which points to general-purpose arithmetic tasks.

AMD’s Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE wins in memory-heavy and data-movement tasks. Data compression (152,885 versus 137,133) and random string sorting (17,255 versus 15,131) both require efficient cache and memory access patterns. Extended instructions (10,368 versus 7,918) indicate AMD’s SIMD implementation handles certain vectorized code better. Data encryption (9,564 versus 8,838) also favors AMD, which is notable for security-focused workloads.

For multi-threaded rendering, the results are mixed across Cinebench versions. AMD wins the modern R23 multi-core test by a significant margin (23.7%), but Intel wins the older R15 multi-core test by 16.2%. The R20 multi-core test is nearly even, with AMD ahead by just 1.5%. This suggests that newer Cinebench versions may better utilize AMD’s architecture, while older versions favor Intel’s core topology.

In single-threaded performance, Intel generally leads in Cinebench tests (R15 by 31.6%, R23 by 3.7%), but AMD wins PassMark single-thread by 3.1%. The PassMark single-thread test likely includes a different mix of integer, floating-point, and memory operations than Cinebench. Users running Cinebench-style rendering will see Intel ahead in single-core, while those running PassMark-style system checks may see AMD slightly ahead.

The Verdict

Based strictly on the recorded data, the choice depends on the workload profile. For users prioritizing multi-threaded rendering in modern Cinebench R23, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE is clearly superior, with a 23.7% lead. For physical simulation, floating-point math, or prime-number calculations, the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U is the stronger pick, with leads ranging from 28.2% to 44.6%.

The overall average benchmark scores are nearly identical: AMD at 17,482, Intel at 17,074. The 71st percentile ranking for both chips confirms they are in the same performance tier. Neither chip is a universal winner. AMD wins 9 tests, Intel wins 8, but Intel’s wins tend to be larger in magnitude, while AMD’s wins are more numerous and often closer in margin.

For a desktop system where power consumption is less critical, the AMD chip’s 35 W TDP and AM4 socket make it a straightforward drop-in for existing builds. For a mobile or low-power system, the Intel chip’s 9 W TDP is dramatically lower, though the database does not record any efficiency benchmarks. The Intel chip is also the only one with a launch MSRP, listed at $448.

The data suggests that AMD is the better choice for content creation using modern renderers, while Intel is better for scientific computing or physics-based workloads. The PassMark multi-thread test slightly favors Intel (4% lead), which may indicate that general productivity tasks are a wash. Users should match the chip to their dominant application type.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has an average score of 17,482, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U averages 17,074. The difference is approximately 2.4% in AMD’s favor.

Q: How many cores and threads does each CPU have?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has 12 cores and 14 threads.

Q: Which CPU wins in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE wins by 23.7%, scoring 10,846 versus Intel’s 8,766.

Q: Which CPU is better for physics simulations?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U is far ahead in the PassMark physics test, scoring 918 versus AMD’s 552, a 39.9% advantage.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has a TDP of 35 W. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has a TDP of 9 W.

Q: Do both CPUs support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U does not.

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 contains 10,700 million transistors on a die size of 180 mm². The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U uses the Meteor Lake architecture, also on a 7 nm process but fabricated by Intel. The database does not record transistor count or die size for the Intel chip.

Cache configurations differ substantially. AMD provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. Intel provides 112 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. Intel’s larger L2 and L3 caches may explain its advantages in physics and floating-point tests, which often benefit from larger working sets.

Memory support also differs. AMD uses DDR4 with dual-channel configuration and a recorded bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Intel uses DDR5, with bandwidth depending on the motherboard, but the database does not list a specific figure. AMD supports ECC memory, Intel does not.

PCIe connectivity varies. AMD offers Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Intel offers Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). This means the AMD chip has more PCIe lanes but older generation, while Intel has fewer lanes but newer generation.

The integrated graphics differ: AMD has Radeon Vega 6, Intel has Arc Xe-LPG 64EU. The database does not include graphics benchmarks, so no performance comparison can be made.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has 12 cores and 14 threads. The base clock is listed as 3.60 GHz for AMD and 1100.00 MHz for Intel (likely the efficiency core base). Boost clocks are 4.20 GHz for AMD and 4.80 GHz for Intel.

TDP is a major difference: AMD is rated at 35 W, Intel at 9 W. The socket types are incompatible: AMD uses Socket AM4, Intel uses BGA 2551. The AMD chip is a desktop part, while Intel is a mobile part. Release dates differ: AMD launched on 2024-09-04, Intel on 2023-12-13.

Memory support differs: AMD uses DDR4, Intel uses DDR5 (motherboard dependent). AMD supports ECC, Intel does not. PCIe generation and lanes differ: AMD has Gen 3 with 16 lanes, Intel has Gen 4 with 8 lanes. The integrated graphics are different models. The part numbers also differ: AMD’s is 100-000001751, Intel’s is SRN85.

Both chips have locked multipliers and are currently in active production. Neither has a 3D V-Cache option, and neither has a recorded totalL3 value beyond the shared L3 already noted. The Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $448; the AMD chip has no recorded launch MSRP.