AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT vs Intel Core 7 253PQE Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE has an average benchmark score of 55919, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT scores 20733. The Intel part sits at the 91st percentile of all CPUs, whereas the AMD chip is at the 74th percentile.

Q: How do the two compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core performance?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE scores 31390 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is 45% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT's 17272.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 7 253PQE has 10 cores and 20 threads.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core 7 253PQE supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT does not.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE boosts to 5.70 GHz, which is notably higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT's 4.60 GHz boost.

Q: What generation of PCIe does each processor use?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core 7 253PQE uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is built on the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It packs 10,700 million transistors into a 180 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 253PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process. The process and foundry differences are substantial: TSMC's 7 nm node versus Intel's 10 nm node.

Cache hierarchies diverge significantly. The AMD part provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a 16 MB L3 cache. The Intel part offers 80 KB of L1 per core, a much larger 2 MB of L2 per core, and a 33 MB shared L3 cache. The larger L3 allocation on the Intel chip is a clear structural advantage for workloads that benefit from shared cache.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT supports DDR4 only, with dual-channel memory and 51.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Intel Core 7 253PQE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. That is a 75% higher theoretical memory bandwidth figure for the Intel processor.

The integrated graphics solutions are different. AMD uses the Radeon Vega 7, while Intel uses the UHD Graphics 770. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking, while the Intel multiplier is locked.

The AMD chip is a 65 W TDP desktop part on AMD Socket AM4, released in January 2024. The Intel chip is a 125 W TDP desktop part on Intel Socket 1700, with a later release date of March 2026. The Intel processor also supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the AMD part.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clean sweep: the Intel Core 7 253PQE wins all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT recording zero wins. The magnitude of the Intel advantage varies considerably across workload types.

In Cinebench tests, the Intel processor leads by a consistent margin of roughly 45%. Cinebench R15 multi-core scores are 3163 versus 1740, a 45% deficit for AMD. Cinebench R15 single-core shows 446 versus 245, a 45.1% gap. Cinebench R20 multi-core posts 13183 versus 7254, and R20 single-core posts 1861 versus 1023, both at 45% deltas. Cinebench R23 multi-core is 31390 versus 17272 and R23 single-core is 4431 versus 2438, again 45% gaps. This consistency across rendering workloads indicates a broad computational advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk.

The largest single-thread gap appears in PassMark single-thread testing. The Intel chip scores 4389 against AMD's 3348, a 23.7% difference. This is actually the smallest delta in the entire benchmark set, showing that the AMD single-thread performance is comparatively closer to the Intel part than in heavily threaded workloads.

The biggest deltas appear in math and physics workloads. PassMark find prime numbers shows 206 versus 57, a 72.3% deficit for AMD. PassMark physics shows 2970 versus 875, a 70.5% deficit. Floating point math is 105279 versus 39817, a 62.2% deficit. These three workloads expose the largest performance gaps between the two processors.

Integer math results show 137795 versus 69566, a 49.5% deficit. Multi-threaded PassMark scores are 41656 versus 20325, a 51.2% deficit. Random string sorting is 54222 versus 26188, a 51.7% deficit. Data compression is 487335 versus 258882, a 46.9% deficit. Extended instructions are 32390 versus 18041, a 44.3% deficit. Data encryption is 25515 versus 15873, a 37.8% deficit, which is the second-smallest gap after the single-thread results.

The pattern is clear. The Intel Core 7 253PQE leads by roughly 24% in single-threaded work, by 37 to 52% in most multi-threaded and data workloads, and by 62 to 72% in math and physics heavy tests. The relative performance gap grows as the workload becomes more parallel and compute intensive.

Specification Differences

The table below lists only the fields where the two processors differ:

• Cores: AMD 6, Intel 10
• Threads: AMD 12, Intel 20
• Base clock: AMD 3.60 GHz, Intel 3.50 GHz
• Boost clock: AMD 4.60 GHz, Intel 5.70 GHz
• TDP: AMD 65 W, Intel 125 W
• Socket: AMD Socket AM4, Intel Socket 1700
• Codename: Cezanne, Bartlett Lake
• Process node: 7 nm, 10 nm
• Foundry: TSMC, Intel
• Transistors: 10,700 million, not listed
• Die size: 180 mm², not listed
• 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 and DDR5
• Memory bandwidth: 51.2 GB/s, 89.6 GB/s
• ECC memory: false, true
• PCIe: Gen 3 16 lanes, Gen 5 16 lanes
• Integrated graphics: Radeon Vega 7, UHD Graphics 770
• Release date: January 2024, March 2026
• Launch MSRP: $140, $409
• Multiplier unlocked: true, false

The AMD part has a higher base clock by 0.10 GHz, but the Intel part has a 1.10 GHz higher boost clock. The Intel processor has 4 more cores, 8 more threads, 1.5 MB more L2 per core, and 17 MB more L3 cache. It also has 38.4 GB/s more memory bandwidth. The AMD part is the only one with an unlocked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded data, the Intel Core 7 253PQE wins every measured benchmark category. There are no workloads in the head-to-head set where the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT takes the lead. The closest competition for AMD is in single-threaded PassMark tests, where the Intel advantage shrinks to 23.7%, and in data encryption, where the gap is 37.8%.

The Intel processor is strongest relative to AMD in prime number finding (72.3% lead), physics simulation (70.5% lead), and floating point math (62.2% lead). These are compute-intensive, heavily parallel workloads that take advantage of the Intel part's 10 cores, 20 threads, and larger cache allocation.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT holds advantages in areas outside raw performance scores. It has a lower TDP of 65 W versus 125 W, an unlocked multiplier for overclocking, a smaller die with fewer transistors, and a lower launch MSRP. It also uses the older DDR4 memory standard exclusively, which may align with existing platform compatibility on Socket AM4.

For users prioritizing raw throughput in multi-threaded rendering, mathematical computation, physics processing, and data compression, the Intel Core 7 253PQE is the clear choice based on the benchmark data. The AMD part's strengths are platform-level: lower power envelope, unlocked multiplier, and a less demanding memory ecosystem.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous. The Intel Core 7 253PQE outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT in every recorded test, with margins ranging from 23.7% in single-threaded PassMark to 72.3% in prime number finding. The Intel processor's 10 cores, 20 threads, 33 MB of L3 cache, and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth combine to deliver an average benchmark score of 55919, placing it at the 91st percentile of all CPUs.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT, with its 6 cores, 12 threads, 16 MB L3 cache, and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth, achieves an average score of 20733 at the 74th percentile. Its nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core i5-12490F, Intel Xeon 6325P, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, and AMD EPYC 7J13, all within 0.5% of its average score. The Intel Core 7 253PQE, by contrast, sits near the Intel Core i9-14900HX, AMD Ryzen AI Max 390, AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470, and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX.

The data supports a straightforward conclusion. Users who need maximum multi-threaded throughput, high single-thread performance, ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, and DDR5 compatibility should select the Intel Core 7 253PQE. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT serves a different role: a lower-power, overclockable, Socket AM4 processor with an unlocked multiplier and a significantly lower launch MSRP. Its benchmark results place it firmly below the Intel part in every measured category, making the decision purely a matter of platform priorities and power constraints rather than performance parity.