AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G vs Intel Core 3 201E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive overall victory for the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G, which wins 13 of the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The Intel Core 3 201E takes only 4 wins, but those wins are concentrated in specific workload types where its architecture holds a clear advantage.

The most lopsided results come from the Cinebench suite. Across all six Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 tests, the AMD part leads by a nearly identical margin of 36.7% to 36.9%. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G scores 17249 against 12613 for the Intel Core 3 201E, a 36.8% advantage. Single-core Cinebench R23 shows the same pattern, with the AMD chip at 2435 versus 1780, again 36.8% ahead. This consistency across every Cinebench generation indicates a fundamental throughput advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk.

The PassMark suite reveals where each processor excels. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G dominates in data encryption, scoring 15253 against 8931, a 70.8% lead. Integer math also favors AMD heavily, with 67561 versus 43894, a 53.9% margin. Extended instructions show a 62.6% advantage for the AMD part, and data compression comes in 55.7% ahead. Random string sorting favors AMD by 42%, and multi-thread performance is 28.9% higher. Floating point math is the closest AMD win, at 16.2% ahead with scores of 38649 versus 33260.

The Intel Core 3 201E secures its wins in three distinct areas. PassMark physics shows a 39.9% advantage for Intel, scoring 1141 versus 686. Prime number finding goes to Intel by 14%, with scores of 57 versus 49. Single-thread performance also favors Intel, with 3482 versus 3241, a 6.9% lead. The physics result is particularly notable, as it is the largest margin in either direction across the entire benchmark set.

The average benchmark score tells the broader story. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G averages 28032, placing it in the 80th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 3 201E averages 19056, placing it in the 73rd percentile. That is a 47.1% gap in average score, which is larger than any single head-to-head delta. The AMD processor sits among rivals like the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE at 28054 (0.1% higher) and the Intel Core i9-12900H at 28003 (0.1% lower). The Intel Core 3 201E, meanwhile, matches the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS at 19047 and sits 0.1% behind the Intel Core i5-12400F at 19039.

FAQ

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G scores 17249 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is 36.8% higher than the Intel Core 3 201E score of 12613.

Q: Does the Intel Core 3 201E beat the AMD part in any benchmark?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 3 201E wins 4 benchmarks: PassMark physics (1141 versus 686, a 39.9% lead), PassMark prime numbers (57 versus 49, a 14% lead), and PassMark single-thread (3482 versus 3241, a 6.9% lead, recorded twice under two test names).

Q: How do the two processors compare in PassMark data encryption?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G scores 15253 in PassMark data encryption, which is 70.8% higher than the Intel Core 3 201E score of 8931. This is the largest AMD win in the head-to-head set.

Q: What memory standards does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G supports DDR4 memory only, while the Intel Core 3 201E supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: Which processor has the higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E has a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, compared to 51.2 GB/s for the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G and the Intel Core 3 201E support ECC memory.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing processes and foundries. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G uses a 7 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core 3 201E uses a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD chip has 10,700 million transistors on a die size of 180 mm², while Intel's die is smaller at 163 mm² with no transistor count recorded in the database.

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD part provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part provides 4 cores and 8 threads. This 50% core advantage and 50% thread advantage explains much of the multi-threaded performance gap. The AMD chip uses the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, part of the Ryzen 5 generation. The Intel chip uses the Bartlett Lake codename, part of the Core 3 generation.

Cache layouts diverge significantly. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 3 201E has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel's larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations may contribute to its single-thread and physics results, while AMD's larger total L3 pool supports its throughput advantage in multi-threaded workloads.

Platform connectivity also differs. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM4 and supports PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700 and supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Both have locked multipliers, meaning neither supports unlocked overclocking. The integrated graphics differ as well, with AMD using Radeon Vega 7 and Intel using UHD Graphics 730.

Clock speeds show an interesting trade-off. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G has a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The Intel Core 3 201E has a lower base clock of 3.60 GHz but a higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The higher boost clock on the Intel part aligns with its single-thread benchmark win, while the AMD part's higher base clock supports sustained multi-core throughput. Both processors carry a 65 W TDP for AMD and 60 W TDP for Intel, a small difference.

The AMD processor was released on 2024-05-06, while the Intel processor followed on 2025-01-12. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $134. Both are listed as active in production and target the desktop market segment. Memory support also differs: AMD supports DDR4 only, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. The measured memory bandwidth reflects this, with Intel at 76.8 GB/s versus AMD at 51.2 GB/s.

The Verdict

The data directs a clear split based on workload priorities. For users running multi-threaded productivity workloads, rendering, or data processing tasks, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G is the stronger choice. It wins every Cinebench test by roughly 36.8%, and its PassMark wins span data compression, encryption, extended instructions, floating point math, integer math, multithread, and random string sorting. The average benchmark score of 28032 versus 19056 represents a 47.1% overall advantage.

For users whose work depends on single-thread responsiveness, physics simulation, or prime number calculation, the Intel Core 3 201E shows measurable strengths. Its PassMark single-thread score of 3482 beats the AMD 3241 by 6.9%, and its physics score of 1141 beats the AMD 686 by 39.9%. These are not marginal differences in those specific tests.

The percentile rankings summarize the positioning. The AMD part sits at the 80th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part sits at the 73rd percentile. The nearest rivals for the AMD chip include the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE at 28054 (0.1% higher) and the Intel Core i5-14500T at 28065 (0.1% higher), placing it squarely in a competitive mid-range cluster. The Intel chip matches the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS at 19047 and sits just 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i5-12400F at 19039.

Neither processor offers an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking headroom is not a deciding factor. Both support ECC memory, which matters for reliability-sensitive builds. The AMD part provides more cores and threads, while the Intel part provides a higher boost clock and broader memory support with DDR4 and DDR5 compatibility.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in the following recorded specifications:

• Cores: AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G has 6 cores; Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores.
• Threads: AMD has 12 threads; Intel has 8 threads.
• Base clock: AMD runs at 3.90 GHz; Intel runs at 3.60 GHz.
• Boost clock: AMD boosts to 4.40 GHz; Intel boosts to 4.80 GHz.
• TDP: AMD is rated at 65 W; Intel is rated at 60 W.
• Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket AM4; Intel uses Intel Socket 1700.
• Process node: AMD uses 7 nm; Intel uses 10 nm.
• Foundry: AMD uses TSMC; Intel uses Intel.
• Die size: AMD measures 180 mm²; Intel measures 163 mm².
• L1 cache: AMD has 64 KB per core; Intel has 80 KB per core.
• L2 cache: AMD has 512 KB per core; Intel has 1.25 MB per core.
• L3 cache: AMD has 16 MB; Intel has 12 MB shared.
• Memory support: AMD supports DDR4; Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5.
• Memory bandwidth: AMD delivers 51.2 GB/s; Intel delivers 76.8 GB/s.
• PCIe: AMD supports Gen 3 with 16 lanes; Intel supports Gen 5 with 16 lanes.
• Integrated graphics: AMD uses Radeon Vega 7; Intel uses UHD Graphics 730.
• Release date: AMD launched 2024-05-06; Intel launched 2025-01-12.
• Part number: AMD is 100-000001513; Intel is SRVTR.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G wins in all multi-threaded rendering benchmarks. Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multi-core tests all show a 36.7% to 36.8% advantage. Data encryption shows the largest AMD margin at 70.8%, followed by extended instructions at 62.6% and integer math at 53.9%. Data compression delivers a 55.7% AMD lead, and random string sorting adds a 42% win. Floating point math and multithread tests complete the AMD sweep of throughput-oriented workloads.

The Intel Core 3 201E wins in three workload categories. PassMark physics shows a 39.9% advantage, the single largest margin in either direction across the full benchmark set. Prime number finding gives Intel a 14% edge. Single-thread performance provides a 6.9% Intel lead, recorded under both PassMark single-thread test names. These wins point to workloads that favor higher boost clocks and per-core cache allocations over raw core counts.

The usage split follows the benchmark pattern. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G suits workloads that scale with cores and threads: video rendering, data compression, encryption, and general multi-threaded computation. The Intel Core 3 201E suits workloads that depend on single-core speed and physics calculations, where its 4.80 GHz boost clock and larger per-core L1 and L2 caches deliver measurable gains. Users prioritizing PCIe Gen 5 connectivity or DDR5 memory support would look to the Intel part, while those prioritizing core count and overall average benchmark performance would favor the AMD part.