AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 vs Intel Atom P5342 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 wins every recorded benchmark in this comparison. Across six Cinebench tests, spanning R15, R20, and R23 in both single-core and multi-core workloads, the AMD part takes the top score each time. The Intel Atom P5342 does not record a single win in the head-to-head data.

The Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 is the clear choice for single-threaded responsiveness. Its single-core scores are consistently higher across all three Cinebench versions. For users running lightly threaded applications, such as older software or tasks that rely on a single primary thread, the AMD processor delivers better measured performance.

For multi-threaded workloads, the situation remains in AMD's favor, though the margin is narrower than the core count might suggest. The Atom P5342 packs 16 cores, but they are lower-clocked Tremont cores. The Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 uses 6 higher-clocked Zen cores with 12 threads. The result is that AMD still wins multi-core tests, but by only 2.7% in each case, which is surprisingly tight given the 10-core disadvantage.

The Intel Atom P5342 does have a role, but it is not about winning raw Cinebench scores. It targets the server and workstation segment, with a BGA socket, ECC memory support, and a 71 TDP. The AMD part is a desktop processor with a 65 TDP and an unlocked multiplier. So while the benchmark data favors AMD in every test, the Atom offers a different platform profile for embedded or server-style deployments where the socket and memory features matter more than raw render scores.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core Cinebench R23 score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 scores 11420, while the Intel Atom P5342 scores 11122. AMD leads by 2.7%.

Q: How do the single-core scores compare in Cinebench R20?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 scores 677, and the Intel Atom P5342 scores 659. AMD leads by 2.7%.

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Atom P5342 has 16 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The Intel Atom P5342 has a TDP of 71, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 has a TDP of 65.

Q: Do both support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both processors support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has a higher base clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 has a base clock of 3.40, while the Intel Atom P5342 has a base clock of 2.20.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data is remarkably consistent. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 scores 1151 against 1121 for the Intel Atom P5342, a 2.7% lead. In R15 single-core, AMD scores 162 against 158, a 2.5% lead.

Moving to Cinebench R20, the pattern holds. Multi-core shows AMD at 4796 and Intel at 4671, again a 2.7% difference. Single-core shows 677 versus 659, also 2.7%.

Cinebench R23 repeats the exact same margin in both tests. Multi-core: AMD 11420, Intel 11122, delta 2.7%. Single-core: AMD 1612, Intel 1570, delta 2.7%.

The uniformity of the 2.7% delta across five of six tests suggests a consistent per-clock performance advantage for the AMD architecture. The R15 single-core test is the outlier at 2.5%, but still firmly in AMD's favor.

The Intel Atom P5342 does have more cores, 16 versus 6, but the multi-core scores do not reflect that advantage. The AMD processor's higher base clock of 3.40 against 2.20, combined with simultaneous multithreading (12 threads versus 16 threads), closes the core-count gap. In fact, AMD's multi-core lead of 2.7% is identical to its single-core lead in most tests, indicating that the Atom's extra cores do not translate into a multi-core win.

The average benchmark score for AMD is 3303, while Intel's is 3217. That is a 2.7% difference overall, matching the head-to-head deltas. Both processors sit at the 53rd percentile among all CPUs in the database, so they are in the middle of the pack.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on nearly every major specification field.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Atom P5342 has 16 cores and 16 threads. AMD's base clock is 3.40, Intel's is 2.20. AMD has a boost clock of 3.90, while Intel lists no boost clock value.

TDP differs: AMD at 65, Intel at 71. The socket is completely different: AMD uses Socket AM4, Intel uses BGA 2106. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, the Intel part does not.

Memory support is the same in type (DDR4) and bus (dual-channel), but Intel lists a memory bandwidth figure of 42.7 GB/s, while AMD does not list one in the database. Both support ECC memory.

The Intel part has PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while AMD does not list a PCIe field. Intel lists integrated graphics as N/A, while AMD does not list an integrated graphics field.

Market segments differ: AMD is Desktop, Intel is Server/Workstation. Release dates differ: AMD released on 2018-09-18, Intel on 2022-06-05. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $708, while AMD does not list one. Intel has a part number (SRL3T), AMD does not.

The cache layouts are structurally different. AMD has L1 cache of 96 KB per core, L2 of 512 KB per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel has L1 of 64 KB per core and L2 of 4.5 MB per module, with no L3 listed.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 is built on the Zen architecture, specifically the Zen+ (Pinnacle Ridge) generation within the Ryzen 5 series. It uses a 12 nm process from GlobalFoundries, with 4,800 million transistors on a die size of 192 mm². The codename is Zen.

The Intel Atom P5342 uses the Tremont architecture, codenamed Snow Ridge, within the Atom generation. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The database does not list transistor count or die size for this part.

The foundry difference is notable: AMD uses GlobalFoundries, Intel uses its own foundry. The process node difference is 12 nm versus 10 nm.

The core designs are fundamentally different. AMD's Zen cores are designed for desktop performance, with a higher base clock and boost capability. Intel's Tremont cores are efficiency-oriented, designed for low-power server and edge workloads, which explains the lower clock and higher core count.

The cache hierarchy reflects these design philosophies. AMD allocates 512 KB of L2 per core and a large 16 MB shared L3, which helps with multi-threaded workloads and data sharing. Intel allocates 4.5 MB of L2 per module, a different organization that suits its modular design, but has no L3 cache listed.

The AMD part's unlocked multiplier indicates enthusiast-level headroom, while the Intel part is locked, consistent with its server/embedded positioning.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 outperforms the Intel Atom P5342 in every recorded Cinebench benchmark. Whether you look at single-core or multi-core, R15, R20, or R23, AMD wins by 2.5% to 2.7%.

For desktop users, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 is the correct pick. It has a higher base clock, a boost clock, an unlocked multiplier, and a socket (AM4) that is standard for desktop builds. Its 6-core, 12-thread configuration with 16 MB of shared L3 cache delivers better measured performance in both lightly and heavily threaded tasks. The 65 TDP is lower than Intel's 71, which also favors AMD on thermal headroom.

For server or workstation deployments where the Intel Atom P5342 targets, the decision is more nuanced. The Atom offers 16 cores, ECC memory support, a BGA socket for embedded designs, and PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes. Its memory bandwidth is rated at 42.7 GB/s, a figure not listed for AMD. The launch MSRP of $708 applies to the Intel part. But the benchmark data shows that AMD still wins even in multi-core tests, despite having 10 fewer cores. That means the Atom's core count advantage does not translate into performance superiority in Cinebench workloads.

The Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 also sits in the same 53rd percentile as the Atom P5342 among all CPUs, but with a higher average benchmark score of 3303 versus 3217. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 3 5300G at 3303 (0% delta), the Intel Core i5-11400T at 3309 (-0.2%), and the Intel Core i5-11500T at 3288 (0.5%). The Atom P5342's nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE at 3218 (0%), the AMD Ryzen 7 4800U at 3218 (0%), and the Intel Core i5-1240P at 3202 (0.5%).

If raw Cinebench performance is the priority, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 wins outright. If the platform requirements demand a BGA socket, a server market segment, and the Atom's specific feature set, then the Intel part has its place, but the benchmark data does not show any performance advantage. The recorded scores favor AMD in every single test, and the verdict follows the data.