AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE vs Intel Core Ultra 7 258V Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data paints a clear picture of two very different processors. The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V wins 14 of the 17 recorded comparisons, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE takes three. The margins, however, tell a more nuanced story than the raw win count.

The Intel part's most decisive victories come in single-thread and lightly threaded workloads. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the Ultra 7 258V scores 285 against the AMD's 171, a 40% advantage. PassMark single-thread shows a similar gap: 4018 versus 2660, a 33.8% lead for Intel. Cinebench R20 single-core repeats the pattern with 951 versus 714, a 24.9% margin. These results reflect the substantial per-core efficiency advantage of the newer architecture.

Floating-point throughput is another Intel stronghold. PassMark floating point math shows 57372 for the Ultra 7 258V against 27947 for the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE, a 51.3% difference. The physics test is even more lopsided: 1565 versus 592, a 62.2% gap. Prime number finding, a workload sensitive to instruction efficiency, shows the largest relative disparity at 84.9%, with Intel scoring 185 versus AMD's 28.

The Intel chip also leads in mixed multi-threaded tests. Cinebench R15 multi-core records 1596.5 versus 1213, a 24% edge. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 6739 versus 5058, a 24.9% margin. PassMark multi-thread lands at 18887 versus 14171, a 25% advantage. Data encryption favors Intel at 13534 versus 11586, a 14.4% lead, while extended instructions go Intel's way at 14717 versus 11792, a 19.9% margin. Random string sorting is nearly a tie, with Intel ahead by only 0.9% (21580 versus 21382).

The AMD processor claims its wins in specific integer-heavy and cache-sensitive workloads. Cinebench R23 multi-core is the standout: AMD scores 12045 versus Intel's 10301, a 16.9% advantage. This is notable because it contradicts the R15 and R20 multi-core results, suggesting the longer R23 workload plays to the AMD part's sustained throughput characteristics. PassMark integer math also goes to AMD at 48513 versus 42889, a 13.1% lead. Data compression completes the AMD trifecta at 193067 versus 176686, a 9.3% margin.

In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel still wins but by a narrower 9.2% (1872 versus 1700), a smaller gap than the 24.9% seen in R20 single-core. The overall average benchmark scores are close: AMD's aggregate is 20900, while Intel's is 20454. Both processors sit at the 74th percentile among all CPUs in the database, and their nearest rivals cluster within a narrow band. The AMD part's closest competitor, the Intel Core Ultra 7 268V, scores 20897, a 0% delta. The Intel part's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600, scores 20468, a 0.1% delta against the Ultra 7 258V. This positioning indicates that despite the lopsided head-to-head win count, the two chips land in similar overall performance tiers.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmark comparisons?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V wins 14 of 17 recorded head-to-head tests. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE wins three: Cinebench R23 multi-core, PassMark integer math, and PassMark data compression.

Q: How large is the single-thread performance gap?

A: The Intel part leads by 40% in Cinebench R15 single-core (285 versus 171), by 24.9% in Cinebench R20 single-core (951 versus 714), by 9.2% in Cinebench R23 single-core (1872 versus 1700), and by 33.8% in PassMark single-thread (4018 versus 2660).

Q: Where does the AMD processor outperform the Intel processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE leads in Cinebench R23 multi-core by 16.9% (12045 versus 10301), in PassMark integer math by 13.1% (48513 versus 42889), and in PassMark data compression by 9.3% (193067 versus 176686).

Q: How do the overall average scores compare?

A: The AMD part records an average benchmark score of 20900, while the Intel part records 20454. Both are at the 74th percentile versus all CPUs in the database.

Q: What is the closest rival for each processor?

A: For the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE, the nearest rival is the Intel Core Ultra 7 268V with an average score of 20897, a 0% delta. For the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, the nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 with an average score of 20468, a 0.1% delta.

Q: Which test shows the biggest relative margin?

A: PassMark find prime numbers shows the largest disparity at 84.9% in favor of the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V (185 versus 28). The closest result is PassMark random string sorting at 0.9% in favor of Intel.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design eras and philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE uses the Zen 2 architecture, specifically the Renoir design codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It belongs to the 4000 series and the Ryzen 5 (Zen 2 (Renoir)) generation. The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V uses the Lunar Lake architecture, the Lunar Lake codename, built on a 3 nm process at TSMC. It belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 series and the Ultra 7 (Lunar Lake) generation.

The core configurations differ significantly. The AMD processor provides 6 cores and 12 threads, a traditional SMT design. The Intel processor provides 8 cores and 8 threads with no simultaneous multithreading, a configuration that relies on its per-core architecture rather than extra threads per core. Cache hierarchies are structured differently as well. The AMD part allocates 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part allocates 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip's larger L1 and L2 allocations per core help explain its substantial single-thread and floating-point advantages.

The Intel Ultra 7 258V also integrates its memory controller for LPDDR5X memory support with a dual-channel memory bus, while the AMD chip supports DDR4 memory over a dual-channel bus. Integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD processor pairs with Radeon Vega 7 graphics, and the Intel processor uses Arc 140V graphics. The AMD part includes ECC memory support, while the Intel part does not. The AMD processor uses an AMD Socket AM4, indicating its desktop positioning, while the Intel chip uses an Intel BGA 2833 socket for mobile platforms. The AMD part is a desktop segment product; the Intel part is a mobile segment product.

The AMD processor's transistor count is listed at 9,800 million with a die size of 156 mm², while those figures are not recorded for the Intel part. The Intel chip offers PCIe Gen 5 with 4 lanes from the CPU, whereas the AMD chip offers PCIe Gen 3 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The AMD chip's release date is 2022-11-10, and the Intel chip's release date is 2024-09-23. Both parts are currently marked as active in production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE operates with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V has a lower base clock of 2.20 GHz but a much higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz. This specification difference aligns with the benchmark results: the Intel chip's higher boost ceiling contributes to its single-thread dominance.

Thermal design power differs markedly. The AMD part is rated at 35 W, while the Intel part is rated at 17 W. The Intel processor delivers its performance advantages at a substantially lower TDP rating, which is consistent with its mobile market segment.

Memory bandwidth specifications show a major divergence. The AMD chip lists 51.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth, while the Intel chip lists 136.5 GB/s. This 85.3 GB/s difference in rated bandwidth is one of the largest specification gaps between the two parts and likely contributes to the Intel chip's strong showing in memory-sensitive workloads.

The core and thread counts differ as described: AMD has 6 cores and 12 threads, Intel has 8 cores and 8 threads. The AMD part supports DDR4 memory, the Intel part supports LPDDR5X. The AMD processor supports ECC memory; the Intel processor does not. The PCIe implementations differ: AMD provides Gen 3 with 20 CPU lanes, Intel provides Gen 5 with 4 CPU lanes. The process nodes differ: AMD uses 7 nm, Intel uses 3 nm, both fabricated at TSMC. The AMD part has 9,800 million transistors and a 156 mm² die size; the Intel part has no recorded transistor count or die size in the database.

The socket types reflect their different markets: AMD Socket AM4 for a desktop part, Intel BGA 2833 for a mobile part. The integrated graphics differ from Radeon Vega 7 on the AMD side to Arc 140V on the Intel side. The memory bus width is dual-channel for both, but the supported memory types and bandwidth figures differ substantially. The AMD part is from the 4000 series, while the Intel part is from Core Ultra Series 2.

The Verdict

The benchmark data supports a clear division of use cases. The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V is the stronger choice for users who prioritize single-thread performance, floating-point throughput, and general multi-threaded responsiveness. Its wins in Cinebench R15 and R20 multi-core, PassMark multi-thread, physics, encryption, and extended instructions make it the more versatile performer across most measured workloads. The 40% lead in Cinebench R15 single-core and the 51.3% lead in floating-point math are decisive margins that would matter in everyday applications that scale with per-core speed.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE has a narrower but real set of strengths. Its 16.9% advantage in Cinebench R23 multi-core suggests sustained performance in longer rendering workloads. Its 13.1% lead in integer math and 9.3% lead in data compression indicate that integer-heavy and compression tasks run faster on the AMD part. The AMD chip also offers ECC memory support and a desktop socket, making it the appropriate pick for systems that require registered memory or an AM4 platform.

The TDP difference is substantial: the Intel part is rated at 17 W versus the AMD part's 35 W. For mobile deployments, the Intel chip's lower power rating combined with its higher boost clock and memory bandwidth makes it the data-backed choice. The AMD chip's desktop orientation, ECC capability, and older 7 nm process position it as a different kind of solution, one aimed at compatibility and specific workload strengths rather than peak per-core performance.

The overall average scores are close, with the AMD part at 20900 and the Intel part at 20454, and both sit at the 74th percentile. The nearest rival data shows each chip competing against similar average performers. Users who need the Intel chip's wide lead in most benchmarks, particularly single-thread and floating-point work, should choose the Core Ultra 7 258V. Users who need ECC memory, a desktop AM4 socket, or the specific integer and compression strengths of the AMD part should choose the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE. The recorded data does not support a universal winner; it supports a workload-dependent decision.