AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G vs Intel Core 3 304 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G and the Intel Core 3 304 represent two distinct approaches to processor design, one aimed at desktop efficiency and the other at mobile platforms. The recorded benchmark data shows a significant performance gap, with the AMD part winning 12 of the 17 head-to-head tests, while the Intel part claims 5 wins. The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G delivers an average benchmark score of 28,032, placing it in the 80th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Core 3 304 scores 13,745 on average, which places it in the 68th percentile. This difference in overall standing is reflected across nearly every workload category, though the Intel chip demonstrates specific strengths in single-threaded and physics-based tests.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G has an average benchmark score of 28,032, which is more than double the 13,745 average of the Intel Core 3 304.

Q: In which benchmark does the Intel Core 3 304 have its largest winning margin?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 wins the passmark find prime numbers test with a score of 68 versus 49 for the AMD part, a margin of 27.9 percent in favor of the Intel processor.

Q: How large is the AMD processor’s advantage in the Cinebench R23 multi-core test?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G scores 17,249 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the Intel Core 3 304 scores 5,263, giving the AMD part a 227.7 percent lead in that test.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock speed?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G has a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, which is slightly higher than the 4.30 GHz boost clock of the Intel Core 3 304.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No, ECC memory support is present only on the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G; the Intel Core 3 304 does not support ECC memory.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge fundamentally in their underlying design. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G uses the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 3 304 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, built on a 3 nm process at Intel’s own foundry. The AMD chip is a desktop part with a 65 watt TDP, while the Intel chip is a mobile part with a 15 watt TDP, a difference that reflects their intended platforms and thermal envelopes.

The transistor count and die size are recorded only for the AMD processor: 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. No such figures are available for the Intel part. Cache configurations differ notably. The AMD processor has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor has 192 KB of L1 cache total, 2.5 MB of L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD chip’s per-core L3 allocation is substantially larger, which contributes to its multi-threaded performance in the recorded benchmarks.

Memory support also separates the two. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G supports DDR4 memory over a dual-channel bus with a recorded memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel Core 3 304 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a single-channel bus with a recorded memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. Despite the higher bandwidth figure for the Intel part, its single-channel configuration limits practical throughput in multi-threaded workloads. The AMD processor supports ECC memory, while the Intel processor does not. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the AMD part offers PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part offers PCIe Gen 4 with 6 lanes from the CPU.

Integrated graphics are present on both. The AMD processor uses Radeon Vega 7 graphics, while the Intel processor uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core. The Intel part is a mobile BGA 1516 package, while the AMD part uses the desktop AMD Socket AM4. The AMD processor was released in 2024, while the Intel processor has a release date in 2026. The Intel Core 3 304 has a launch MSRP of $309. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark results show a dominant multi-threaded advantage for the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD part scores 17,249 against 5,263 for the Intel part, a lead of 227.7 percent. The Cinebench R20 multi-core test shows a similar pattern: 7,244 for AMD versus 4,160 for Intel, a 74.1 percent advantage. Cinebench R15 multi-core results are 1,738 for AMD and 849 for Intel, a 104.7 percent lead. The PassMark multi-thread test gives AMD a 64.6 percent win with 19,129 versus 11,625.

The AMD processor also dominates integer-heavy workloads. In PassMark integer math, it scores 67,561 against 24,640, a 174.2 percent lead. Data compression shows a 122.7 percent advantage, with AMD at 255,608 and Intel at 114,775. Data encryption results favor AMD by 79.4 percent, with scores of 15,253 and 8,501. Extended instructions go to AMD by 85.3 percent, with 17,944 versus 9,686. Random string sorting favors AMD by 84.9 percent, at 25,253 versus 13,659. Floating point math is closer but still favors AMD, with a 30 percent lead at 38,649 versus 29,722.

Single-threaded results are more mixed. The Intel Core 3 304 wins the PassMark single-thread test with 3,614 versus 3,241, a 10.3 percent margin. In Cinebench R15 single-core, Intel wins 264 to 245, a 7.2 percent advantage. The AMD processor wins Cinebench R20 single-core with 1,022 versus 587, a 74.1 percent lead, and Cinebench R23 single-core with 2,435 versus 1,765, a 38 percent lead. The PassMark physics test goes to Intel with 868 versus 686, a 21 percent margin, and PassMark find prime numbers also goes to Intel with 68 versus 49, a 27.9 percent margin.

The overall win tally is 12 for the AMD processor and 5 for the Intel processor. The AMD part’s largest margin is the 227.7 percent Cinebench R23 multi-core result, while the Intel part’s largest margin is the 27.9 percent passmark find prime numbers result.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification category. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads. Base clocks are 3.90 GHz for AMD and 1.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 4.40 GHz for AMD and 4.30 GHz for Intel. TDP is 65 watts for AMD and 15 watts for Intel. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1516. The AMD architecture is Zen 3 with the Cezanne codename, while the Intel codename is Wildcat Lake with no architecture designation recorded.

The process node is 7 nm for AMD and 3 nm for Intel, with TSMC as the foundry for AMD and Intel as the foundry for Intel. Transistor count and die size are recorded only for AMD: 10,700 million transistors and 180 mm². Cache hierarchies differ completely, with AMD using per-core L1 and L2 caches and a 16 MB L3 cache, while Intel uses a 192 KB L1 cache, 2.5 MB L2 cache, and 6 MB shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR4 for AMD and DDR5 plus LPDDR5X for Intel. Memory bus is dual-channel for AMD and single-channel for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s for AMD and 59.7 GB/s for Intel. ECC memory is supported only on AMD. PCIe is Gen 3 with 16 lanes for AMD and Gen 4 with 6 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon Vega 7 for AMD and Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe for Intel. The market segment is Desktop for AMD and Mobile for Intel. The release dates are 2024 for AMD and 2026 for Intel. Only the Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $309.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G is the clear choice for multi-threaded workloads. Its 12 threads versus the Intel part’s 5 threads, combined with a larger L3 cache and dual-channel memory, produce substantial wins in rendering, compression, encryption, and integer math. The Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 17,249 versus 5,263 demonstrates a 227.7 percent advantage that makes the AMD part more suitable for productivity tasks that scale with core count. The PassMark integer math score of 67,561 versus 24,640 reinforces this pattern, as does the 122.7 percent lead in data compression.

The Intel Core 3 304 wins in specific single-threaded and physics scenarios. Its PassMark single-thread score of 3,614 versus 3,241 gives it a 10.3 percent edge, and its PassMark physics score of 868 versus 686 is 21 percent higher. The passmark find prime numbers result of 68 versus 49 is its largest win at 27.9 percent. These wins suggest that the Intel part handles certain latency-sensitive or lightly threaded tasks more efficiently, despite its much lower core count and thread count.

The AMD part also holds the overall percentile advantage, sitting in the 80th percentile of all CPUs versus the 68th percentile for Intel. Its average benchmark score of 28,032 is more than double the Intel average of 13,745. The AMD processor’s nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE at 0.1 percent lower, the Intel Core i9-12900H at 0.1 percent higher, the Intel Core i5-14500T at 0.1 percent lower, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 at 0.3 percent lower. The Intel Core 3 304’s nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX at 0.3 percent lower, the Intel Core i7-8750H at 0.9 percent lower, the Intel Core 5 120UL at 1.1 percent higher, and the AMD EPYC 7443 at 1.4 percent lower. These rival comparisons confirm that the AMD part competes in a much higher performance tier, while the Intel part sits closer to older mobile and workstation parts in the database.