AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT vs Intel Core 3 305 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a decisive overall victory for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT, which wins 12 of the 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons. The Intel Core 3 305 secures 5 wins, but the magnitude of the AMD victories is generally much larger than the Intel victories, particularly in multi-threaded and integer-heavy workloads.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT delivers its most dominant result in PassMark integer math, scoring 69,566 against the Intel Core 3 305's 32,295. That is a 115.4% advantage, the largest single-test margin in the entire comparison. The AMD chip also crushes the Intel part in data compression with a score of 258,882 versus 146,857, a 76.3% lead. Data encryption shows a 44.1% gap in favor of AMD (15,873 versus 11,019), and random string sorting favors AMD by 48.6% (26,188 versus 17,623). Extended instructions testing gives AMD a 33.2% edge (18,041 versus 13,543).

Across the Cinebench suite, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is consistently about 31.6% to 31.7% ahead. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, AMD scores 17,272 against Intel's 13,123, a 31.6% margin. The single-core result in R23 is 2,438 versus 1,852, also a 31.6% gap. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 7,254 versus 5,511 (31.6%), and R20 single-core shows 1,023 versus 777 (31.7%). Cinebench R15 multi-core is 1,740 versus 1,322 (31.6%), and R15 single-core is 245 versus 186 (31.7%). PassMark multi-thread testing follows the same pattern: 20,325 versus 15,439, a 31.6% lead for AMD.

The Intel Core 3 305 has a narrow but real set of wins. The largest is in PassMark find prime numbers, where Intel scores 115 against AMD's 57. That is a 50.4% advantage for Intel, the second-largest margin in either direction. Intel also wins PassMark physics, scoring 1,233 versus 875, a 29% lead. In floating-point math, Intel edges AMD 42,284 to 39,817, a 5.8% margin. In the PassMark single-thread test, Intel records 3,977 against AMD's 3,348, a 15.8% advantage, and the identical result appears in the PassMark singlethread test (also 3,977 versus 3,348, a 15.8% gap).

The overall averages align with these results. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT has an average benchmark score of 20,733 and sits at the 74th percentile among all CPUs. The Intel Core 3 305 has an average benchmark score of 18,302 and sits at the 72nd percentile. The nearest rivals for the AMD part are all within 0.5% of its average score: the Intel Core i5-12490F is 0.3% lower, the Intel Xeon 6325P is 0.4% lower, the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U is 0.4% lower, and the AMD EPYC 7J13 is 0.5% lower. The Intel Core 3 305's nearest rival cluster includes the Intel Core i3-14100 at 0.1% lower, the Intel Core 5 330 at 0.2% lower, the Intel Core 7 360 at 0.4% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 5 2600E at 0.4% higher.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear split by workload type. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is the stronger processor for multi-threaded rendering, data processing, encryption, compression, and integer-heavy tasks. Its 31.6% lead across all three Cinebench versions, its 76.3% compression advantage, and its 115.4% integer math advantage are substantial, not marginal. The AMD part also holds a 44.1% encryption lead and a 48.6% random string sorting lead.

The Intel Core 3 305 wins where the workload is single-threaded, physics-based, or involves prime number calculation. Its 15.8% single-thread lead in PassMark, 29% physics lead, and 50.4% prime number lead show that it has a different performance profile. The Intel part also narrowly wins floating-point math by 5.8%.

For users prioritizing multi-core productivity, file compression, encryption, or integer computation, the recorded data strongly favors the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT. For users whose workloads are dominated by single-threaded responsiveness or physics simulation, the Intel Core 3 305 shows a measurable advantage. The 12-to-5 win count and the larger average score gap (20,733 versus 18,302) indicate that the AMD part is the more balanced performer overall, while the Intel part is specialized.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT has an average benchmark score of 20,733, compared to the Intel Core 3 305's average of 18,302.

Q: How large is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT's lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT scores 17,272 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the Intel Core 3 305 scores 13,123, a 31.6% advantage for AMD.

Q: In which test does the Intel Core 3 305 have its biggest win?

A: The Intel Core 3 305's largest win is in PassMark find prime numbers, where it scores 115 against AMD's 57, a 50.4% lead.

Q: Does the Intel Core 3 305 win any single-threaded tests?

A: Yes. In PassMark single-thread and PassMark singlethread, the Intel Core 3 305 scores 3,977 against AMD's 3,348, a 15.8% lead in both tests.

Q: What are the percentile rankings of the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is at the 74th percentile among all CPUs, and the Intel Core 3 305 is at the 72nd percentile.

Q: How many head-to-head benchmark wins does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT wins 12 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons, and the Intel Core 3 305 wins 5.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is a desktop part in the 5000 series, while the Intel Core 3 305 is a mobile part. AMD uses 6 cores and 12 threads with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Intel uses 6 cores and 6 threads with a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The AMD part has a TDP of 65 watts, while the Intel part has a TDP of 15 watts.

The socket types differ completely: AMD uses AMD Socket AM4, and Intel uses Intel BGA 1516. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel Core 3 305 does not. The AMD part has a launch MSRP of $140, and the Intel part has a launch MSRP of $309.

Memory support diverges sharply. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT supports DDR4 with a dual-channel memory bus and a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel Core 3 305 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel memory bus and a maximum memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. Neither processor supports ECC memory.

PCIe configurations also differ. The AMD part uses Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only), and the Intel part uses Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics are different as well: AMD has Radeon Vega 7, and Intel has Intel Xe3 Graphics (1 Xe).

Release dates and part numbers are as follows. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT was released on 2024-01-07 with part number 100-000001488. The Intel Core 3 305 was released on 2026-04-15 with part number SAE3L. Both are listed as Active in production status.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is built on Zen 3 architecture with the codename Cezanne, using a 7 nm process node from TSMC. The die contains 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. Cache is organized as 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3. The generation field identifies it as Ryzen 5 (Zen 3 (Cezanne)).

The Intel Core 3 305 uses a 3 nm process node from Intel with the codename Wildcat Lake. Its architecture field is not recorded in the database, and no transistor count or die size is available. Cache is organized as 192 KB of L1, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The generation field identifies it as Core 3 (Wildcat Lake).

The thread counts reflect a fundamental architectural difference. The AMD part supports simultaneous multithreading with 12 threads from 6 cores, while the Intel part runs 6 threads from 6 cores without multithreading. The cache hierarchy also differs in structure, with AMD using per-core L1 and L2 allocations versus Intel's consolidated L1 figure and shared L3 design. The AMD part's 16 MB of L3 is more than double the Intel part's 6 MB of shared L3.

The process node advantage belongs to Intel, which uses a 3 nm node versus AMD's 7 nm node. The AMD part uses more transistors (10,700 million) and a larger die (180 mm²), while the Intel part has no recorded transistor or die size data. The AMD part is a desktop socketed design, and the Intel part is a mobile BGA design, which aligns with the TDP difference of 65 watts versus 15 watts.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT wins in multi-threaded rendering workloads. Every Cinebench version, R15, R20, and R23, shows a 31.6% to 31.7% lead in both multi-core and single-core tests. This makes the AMD part the stronger choice for CPU rendering, video encoding, and other heavily threaded content creation tasks.

The AMD part also dominates compression and encryption. Data compression shows a 76.3% lead, data encryption shows a 44.1% lead, and random string sorting shows a 48.6% lead. Integer math is the standout result, with a 115.4% advantage, indicating a major edge in integer-heavy computation. Extended instructions testing gives AMD a 33.2% lead, and the overall multi-thread PassMark score is 31.6% higher.

The Intel Core 3 305 wins in prime number calculation, physics simulation, floating-point math, and single-threaded PassMark tests. The prime number result is a 50.4% lead, the physics result is a 29% lead, and the floating-point math result is a 5.8% lead. The single-thread PassMark score is 15.8% higher than AMD's.

The use-case split follows those results. For workstations handling rendering, database workloads, file compression, encryption, sorting, and integer processing, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT has the recorded advantage. For applications that rely on physics calculations, floating-point throughput, or single-threaded responsiveness, the Intel Core 3 305 shows a measurable edge. The Intel part's lower TDP of 15 watts also indicates a different power envelope, though the benchmark data does not include power measurements. The AMD part's higher core count efficiency, 12 threads versus 6 threads, aligns with its multi-threaded wins. The Intel part's single-thread PassMark win and physics win suggest its architecture favors bursty, low-thread-count workloads.