AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 338H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data includes a full benchmark suite only for the Intel Core Ultra 5 338H, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE has no benchmark entries in the database. This limits direct score comparisons, but the available measurements for the Intel part establish a clear performance profile.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 338H shows strong multi-core results across Cinebench versions. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it records 2504 points. Cinebench R20 multi-core reaches 10213 points, and Cinebench R23 multi-core tops out at 16331 points. These scores place the chip in the 84th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 33989.

Single-core performance is equally substantial. Cinebench R15 single-core scores 305 points, Cinebench R20 single-core scores 1441 points, and Cinebench R23 single-core scores 2044 points. The PassMark single-thread test confirms this with a score of 4180, identical to the PassMark single_thread result of 4180.

The PassMark suite reveals specific strengths. Integer math scores 64934, floating point math scores 84067, and extended instructions score 23906. Data compression records 276539, while data encryption scores 21367. Random string sorting delivers 34082, and the find prime numbers test scores 304. The multithread score is 28717, with physics at 2697.

Relative to its nearest rivals in the database, the Intel part sits in a tight cluster. The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H shows an average score of 34083, which is 0.3% higher than the 338H. The Intel Core i7-12800HX records 33875, putting it 0.3% lower. The Intel Xeon 6353P scores 33844, also 0.3% lower. The AMD EPYC 4244P reaches 34220, sitting 0.7% above the 338H. These deltas indicate the 338H performs essentially on par with its closest competitors, with no rival exceeding a 0.7% margin.

Because the AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE has zero recorded benchmarks, the head-to-head comparison cannot rely on direct scores. The database shows no wins for either part in the head-to-head benchmark field, with both winsA and winsB set to zero. This absence of measured data means any performance inference must come from architectural specifications rather than benchmark outcomes.

The Verdict

The Intel Core Ultra 5 338H is the only part in this comparison with measured performance data. Its 84th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 33989 place it comfortably above the median CPU in the database. The AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE holds a 50th percentile ranking with an average benchmark score of zero, indicating no recorded results to substantiate its position.

For workloads that benefit from multi-core throughput, the Intel part shows consistent strength across all three Cinebench versions. The single-core results are equally robust, suggesting balanced performance across both thread-heavy and lightly threaded tasks. The PassMark suite adds detail: integer and floating point operations both score high, and data compression shows particularly strong results.

The AMD part, by contrast, offers no benchmark evidence in the database. Its specification sheet describes a 6-core, 12-thread desktop processor with a 35 W TDP, but without measured scores, the database cannot confirm its real-world standing. The Intel part is a 12-core, 12-thread mobile processor with a 25 W TDP, and its recorded results speak for themselves.

Users who require validated performance data should select the Intel Core Ultra 5 338H. The database contains no comparable measurements for the AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE, so any performance claim for that chip would lack empirical support. The Intel part also offers a higher boost clock, newer process node, and larger cache, all of which align with its superior measured showing.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 338H has an average benchmark score of 33989. The AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE has an average benchmark score of 0, reflecting its lack of recorded benchmarks.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 5 338H compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H is 0.3% higher, the Intel Core i7-12800HX is 0.3% lower, the Intel Xeon 6353P is 0.3% lower, and the AMD EPYC 4244P is 0.7% lower in average benchmark score.

Q: What is the best multi-core result for the Intel part?

A: The highest multi-core score is 16331 points in Cinebench R23, followed by 10213 points in Cinebench R20 and 2504 points in Cinebench R15.

Q: What is the best single-core result for the Intel part?

A: The highest single-core score is 2044 points in Cinebench R23, with 1441 points in Cinebench R20 and 305 points in Cinebench R15. PassMark single-thread scores 4180.

Q: Are there any benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE?

A: No, the database lists no benchmark entries for the AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE, and its winsA field is zero.

Q: What is the percentile ranking for each processor?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 338H ranks in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE ranks in the 50th percentile.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification. The AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 338H uses 12 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks differ significantly: the AMD part runs at 3.40 GHz, the Intel part at 1.90 GHz. Boost clocks are closer, with the AMD reaching 4.40 GHz and the Intel reaching 4.70 GHz.

Thermal design power shows a notable gap. The AMD chip has a 35 W TDP, while the Intel chip draws only 25 W. Socket types are incompatible: the AMD uses AMD Socket AM4, the Intel uses Intel BGA 2540. Memory support diverges as well, with the AMD supporting DDR4 and the Intel supporting LPDDR5X. Both run dual-channel memory, but bandwidth differs: the AMD delivers 51.2 GB/s, the Intel delivers 136.5 GB/s.

PCIe capability also differs. The AMD part offers Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part offers Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics vary: the AMD uses Radeon Vega 7, the Intel uses Arc B370. Neither supports ECC memory. The AMD multiplier is unlocked, the Intel multiplier is locked. Production status for both is Active. Release dates differ by roughly eleven months: the AMD launched on 2025-02-23 and the Intel on 2026-01-04.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split is substantial. The AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE belongs to the 5000 series, built on Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, and uses a 7 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core Ultra 5 338H belongs to the Core Ultra Series 3, built on Panther Lake architecture with the Panther Lake codename, and uses a 3 nm process from Intel.

Transistor and die-size data is only available for the AMD part. It lists 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The Intel part records no transistor count or die size in the database.

Cache layouts differ sharply. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3. The Intel chip has 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3. The Intel part thus provides more L1 and L2 per core, plus a larger L3 pool.

The market segments are opposite. The AMD chip is a Desktop part, while the Intel chip is a Mobile part. The Intel BGA 2540 socket confirms the mobile orientation, while AMD Socket AM4 is a desktop standard. The Intel part uses Gen 5 PCIe with 4 lanes, which suits mobile bandwidth needs, while the AMD part uses Gen 3 with 16 lanes, a desktop-oriented configuration. The Intel part also supports LPDDR5X memory, which is typical for mobile platforms, versus the AMD part’s DDR4 support.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 338H wins on measured performance across every benchmark category in the database. Its multi-core scores in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 all demonstrate strong thread utilization. Its single-core scores show that lightly threaded workloads also perform well. PassMark results add depth: integer math, floating point math, data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, random string sorting, find prime numbers, physics, and multithread tests all have recorded values. This breadth of coverage means the Intel part has verified wins in computation-heavy tasks, memory-intensive operations, and encryption workloads.

The Intel part also wins on efficiency metrics from the specification sheet. Its 25 W TDP is lower than the AMD’s 35 W, yet it delivers higher boost clock speed at 4.70 GHz versus 4.40 GHz. Its memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s is more than double the AMD’s 51.2 GB/s. Its PCIe Gen 5 interface offers a newer standard than the AMD’s Gen 3. Its 3 nm process node is more advanced than the AMD’s 7 nm node. Its integrated Arc B370 graphics represent a more recent GPU generation than the Radeon Vega 7.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE wins on certain specification fronts. It has a higher base clock at 3.40 GHz versus 1.90 GHz. It offers 16 PCIe lanes versus the Intel’s 4, which could benefit desktop expansion scenarios. It has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking, while the Intel multiplier is locked. It also has a longer availability window, having launched earlier in 2025 compared to the Intel’s 2026 release.

For use cases, the data favors the Intel part for any workload requiring validated performance: rendering, compilation, data processing, or general productivity. The AMD part lacks benchmark evidence, so its only advantages are the unlocked multiplier, higher base clock, and greater PCIe lane count, all of which matter primarily to desktop users who overclock or expand with multiple devices. The Intel part’s mobile segment and low TDP make it suited for portable systems, while the AMD part’s desktop segment fits stationary builds. Without AMD benchmark data, the database cannot support a performance-based recommendation for the Ryzen 5 5605GE.