AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE vs Intel Core Ultra 7 268V Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE and Intel Core Ultra 7 268V land at almost the exact same overall performance tier, with average benchmark scores of 20900 and 20897, respectively. The Intel part wins 14 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons, but the AMD chip secures decisive victories in a few key multi-threaded workloads. This matchup is a study in contrasting design philosophies: a 35W desktop processor with 12 threads against a 17W mobile processor with 8 threads and a much higher boost clock.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core Ultra 7 268V dominates the single-threaded and lightly-threaded tests. In Cinebench R15 single-core, Intel scores 293 against AMD's 171, a 41.6% lead. The gap narrows in Cinebench R20 single-core, but Intel still wins by 26.5% (972 vs 714). In Cinebench R23 single-core, the margin is 11.5% in Intel's favor (1921 vs 1700). PassMark's single-thread test shows the same story: Intel scores 4051, which is 34.3% higher than AMD's 2660. This pattern is consistent with the Intel part's 5.00 GHz boost clock versus the AMD's 4.20 GHz.

The multi-core picture is more complex. Intel wins Cinebench R15 multi-core by 24.9% (1616 vs 1213) and Cinebench R20 multi-core by 26.6% (6887 vs 5058). However, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE flips the script in Cinebench R23 multi-core, scoring 12045 against Intel's 10653, a 13.1% victory. This suggests that the AMD processor's 12 threads provide an advantage in sustained, longer-duration rendering workloads, even though Intel wins the shorter R15 and R20 runs.

PassMark's math and physics tests heavily favor Intel. The floating-point math score is a 51.5% blowout in Intel's favor (57628 vs 27947). The find-prime-numbers test is even more lopsided: Intel scores 192, which is 85.4% higher than AMD's 28. PassMark physics also goes to Intel by 63.4% (1617 vs 592). Conversely, AMD wins PassMark integer math by 13.7% (48513 vs 42669) and data compression by 6.4% (193067 vs 181443).

The Intel chip also wins in data encryption by 15.9% (13779 vs 11586) and extended instructions by 23% (15323 vs 11792). The random string sorting test is a close call, with Intel ahead by just 4.6% (22416 vs 21382). PassMark's multithread score goes to Intel by 26.6% (19297 vs 14171). Overall, the data shows Intel winning decisively in floating-point and single-thread tasks, while AMD holds its ground in integer-heavy and compression workloads.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE has an average benchmark score of 20900, which is essentially tied with the Intel Core Ultra 7 268V's 20897. The deltaPct between them is 0%.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE wins this test with a score of 12045, which is 13.1% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 268V's 10653.

Q: What is the biggest performance gap in the head-to-head results?

A: The largest delta is in PassMark's find-prime-numbers test, where the Intel Core Ultra 7 268V scores 192, which is 85.4% higher than the AMD's 28.

Q: Does the Intel processor win in every benchmark?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE wins 3 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons: Cinebench R23 multi-core, PassMark data compression, and PassMark integer math.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for these two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE has a TDP of 35 watts, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 268V has a TDP of 17 watts.

Q: Are both processors currently in production?

A: Yes. Both the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE and the Intel Core Ultra 7 268V have an "Active" production status.

The Verdict

The data supports choosing the Intel Core Ultra 7 268V for workloads that depend on single-core speed, floating-point math, and power efficiency. Its wins in Cinebench R15 single-core (41.6% ahead), PassMark floating-point math (51.5% ahead), and PassMark physics (63.4% ahead) are substantial. The 17W TDP makes it the clear choice for mobile or power-constrained environments, and its 5.00 GHz boost clock delivers a significant edge in lightly-threaded tasks.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE is the better pick for specific multi-threaded, integer-heavy applications. Its 12 threads and 13.1% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core, combined with wins in integer math (13.7%) and data compression (6.4%), make it a strong candidate for desktop productivity workloads that scale with thread count. The 35W TDP is higher, but the AM4 socket offers a clear desktop upgrade path.

Neutral analysis of the benchmark results shows a near-total performance tie at the aggregate level. The Intel chip wins the majority of tests by large margins in some cases, but the AMD chip wins the longest-duration render test. Users prioritizing raw single-thread speed and floating-point performance should side with Intel. Users running sustained multi-threaded integer workloads on a desktop platform may find the AMD part more suitable.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 268V has 8 cores and 8 threads. The AMD base clock is 3.30 GHz, and its boost clock is 4.20 GHz. The Intel base clock is 2.20 GHz, with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The TDP also differs significantly: AMD is rated at 35 watts, Intel at 17 watts.

The sockets are incompatible: AMD uses AMD Socket AM4, while Intel uses Intel BGA 2833. The AMD part is a desktop segment processor; the Intel part is a mobile segment processor. The AMD chip supports DDR4 memory, while the Intel chip's memory support is listed as "unknown" and depends on the motherboard. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the AMD chip has a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, while the Intel chip's bandwidth is not listed. The AMD chip supports ECC memory; the Intel chip does not. The PCIe configuration also differs: AMD offers Gen 3 with 20 CPU lanes, while Intel offers Gen 5 with 4 CPU lanes.

The release dates are far apart. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE was released on 2022-11-10, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 268V was released on 2024-09-23. Neither processor has a listed launch MSRP, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The architectural divide is generational. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE is based on the Zen 2 architecture, codenamed Renoir, and is part of the 4000 series. It is built on a 7 nm process node at TSMC. The Intel Core Ultra 7 268V is based on the Lunar Lake architecture, part of the Core Ultra Series 2, and is built on a 3 nm process node, also at TSMC. The Intel chip is a much more recent design, released roughly two years later.

The cache hierarchies are fundamentally different. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip has 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. This gives the Intel part a larger total cache footprint per core.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD processor features Radeon Vega 7 graphics, while the Intel processor features Arc 140V graphics. The transistor count and die size are only listed for the AMD part: 9,800 million transistors on a 156 mm² die. These figures are not provided for the Intel chip.

The foundry is the same for both—TSMC—but the process nodes are two generations apart. This process advantage, combined with the newer architecture, explains the Intel chip's superior single-thread performance and lower TDP. The AMD chip relies on its additional threads and larger PCIe lane count to compete in multi-threaded scenarios. The data indicates that the architectural differences translate directly into the performance split observed in the benchmarks.