AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT vs Intel Core 7 253PQE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data records 17 direct comparisons between the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT and the Intel Core 7 253PQE. The Intel part wins every single one of these tests, with no wins recorded for the AMD processor. The largest margin comes in the PassMark prime number search workload, where Intel scores 206 versus AMD's 54, a delta of -73.8% for the AMD side. This is a workload that heavily rewards the combination of higher core count and higher clock speeds, both of which favor the Intel chip.

The Cinebench suite shows a remarkably consistent pattern. In Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, both single-core and multi-core tests show the Intel processor delivering scores that are almost exactly double those of the AMD part. The delta hovers around -49.5% in every one of these six tests. For example, in Cinebench R23 multi-core, Intel scores 31,390 versus AMD's 15,848, while in single-core the gap is 4,431 versus 2,237. The consistency of this delta across different Cinebench versions indicates that the relative performance gap is stable across rendering workloads of varying intensity and duration.

PassMark integer math shows Intel at 137,795 versus AMD's 64,218, a delta of -53.4%. Floating point math shows an even wider gap: Intel at 105,279 versus AMD's 36,694, a delta of -65.1%. The physics test in PassMark also shows a large divide, with Intel scoring 2,970 versus AMD's 840, a delta of -71.7%. These results suggest that the Intel processor has a particularly strong advantage in floating-point and physics simulations, which often scale with both core count and memory bandwidth.

The narrowest margin in the entire set is in PassMark single-thread performance. Here Intel scores 4,389 versus AMD's 3,066, a delta of -30.1%. While still a decisive win for Intel, this is the closest the AMD chip comes to parity. This makes sense given that the Intel boost clock is 5.70 GHz versus AMD's 4.40 GHz, but the AMD architecture still manages to keep the single-thread gap smaller than the multi-thread gap. Data compression shows Intel at 487,335 versus AMD's 243,904, a delta of -50%, while data encryption shows Intel at 25,515 versus AMD's 14,754, a delta of -42.2%. Extended instructions show Intel at 32,390 versus AMD's 17,027, a delta of -47.4%.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design families. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT uses the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It packs 10,700 million transistors into a die size of 180 mm². The Intel Core 7 253PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The database does not record transistor count or die size for the Intel part, so those figures cannot be compared directly.

Core configuration differs substantially. The AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel chip has 10 cores and 20 threads. This 40% core count advantage and 40% thread count advantage explains much of the multi-core benchmark gap. Cache hierarchies also diverge. AMD allocates 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. Intel allocates 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger per-core L2 and the larger shared L3 give Intel a cache capacity advantage that shows up in workloads with large working sets.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD part supports DDR4 only, with a dual-channel bus and 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also with a dual-channel bus, but records 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. This 75% bandwidth advantage for Intel is directly relevant to the floating-point math and data compression results. PCIe connectivity also favors Intel: the AMD chip uses Gen 3 with 16 lanes, while the Intel chip uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ, with AMD offering Radeon Vega 7 and Intel offering UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked. The Intel chip supports ECC memory; the AMD chip does not.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE boosts to 5.70 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT boosts to 4.40 GHz.

Q: How much faster is the Intel part in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE scores 31,390 versus the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT's 15,848, a delta of -49.5% for the AMD chip.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE records 89.6 GB/s, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT records 51.2 GB/s.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT supports DDR4 only, while the Intel Core 7 253PQE supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the smallest performance gap in the benchmark set?

A: The PassMark single-thread test shows the smallest gap, with Intel at 4,389 versus AMD at 3,066, a delta of -30.1%.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT | Intel Core 7 253PQE |

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

| Cores | 6 | 10 |

| Threads | 12 | 20 |

| Base clock | 3.60 GHz | 3.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.40 GHz | 5.70 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 125 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 3 | Not recorded |

| Codename | Cezanne | Bartlett Lake |

| Process node | 7 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| L1 cache | 64 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 512 KB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 16 MB | 33 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| ECC memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 16 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Vega 7 | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Transistors | 10,700 million | Not recorded |

| Die size | 180 mm² | Not recorded |

| Launch MSRP | $125 | $409 |

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data gives every recorded win to the Intel Core 7 253PQE. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT does not win any of the 17 head-to-head tests. However, the size of the loss varies by workload category. In single-threaded PassMark performance, the AMD chip comes closest, losing by only 30.1%. This indicates that for lightly threaded tasks where the boost clock is the main factor, the AMD part is relatively less disadvantaged, though still behind.

In Cinebench rendering workloads, the gap is consistently around 49.5%, suggesting that the Intel chip's core count and thread count advantage translates into roughly double the rendering throughput. The largest gaps appear in prime number search (-73.8%), physics (-71.7%), and floating-point math (-65.1%). These workloads show the most extreme scaling advantage for Intel, likely tied to the combination of more cores and higher memory bandwidth.

The AMD processor does have attributes that matter outside raw performance. It uses a 65 W TDP versus Intel's 125 W, which indicates a much lower power envelope. It also has an unlocked multiplier, allowing manual overclocking, whereas the Intel part is locked. The AMD chip uses the AM4 socket with DDR4 memory, which may align with existing platform investments, while the Intel part requires Socket 1700 and can use either DDR4 or DDR5. The AMD integrated graphics are Radeon Vega 7, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: the Intel Core 7 253PQE outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT in every benchmark recorded. The Intel chip's average benchmark score is 55,919, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs in the database. The AMD chip averages 26,748, placing it in the 79th percentile. The Intel part's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-14900HX, AMD Ryzen AI Max 390, and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX, with deltas of -0.2%, -0.6%, and -1.1% respectively. The AMD part's nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 9554, Intel Core i7-12700H, and Intel Core i9-11900K, with deltas of 0%, 0.1%, and 0.4%.

For multi-threaded rendering, data compression, physics simulation, and floating-point workloads, the Intel Core 7 253PQE is the clear choice from the measured results. Its 10 cores and 20 threads, combined with 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth and a 5.70 GHz boost clock, deliver roughly double the Cinebench multi-core performance and more than double the PassMark physics score. Users who work in these areas should select the Intel part based on the recorded data.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT remains a functional processor for less demanding workloads, but the benchmark results show it trailing Intel in every category. Its advantages are platform-level rather than performance-level: lower TDP, unlocked multiplier, and DDR4-only support may be preferable in systems where power efficiency or existing AM4 infrastructure matters more than peak throughput. The launch MSRP of $125 for the AMD part versus $409 for the Intel part reflects this positioning, though the performance gap recorded in the benchmarks is substantial.

Users prioritizing maximum compute throughput in CPU-bound tasks should choose the Intel Core 7 253PQE. Users constrained by power limits or platform compatibility may consider the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT, but the recorded benchmark deltas indicate that the Intel part is the higher-performing processor in every measured test.