AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G vs Intel Core 5 213PE Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G and Intel Core 5 213PE occupy distinct positions in the desktop CPU landscape, with the recorded data showing a consistent performance gap across every benchmark in the database. The Intel part wins all 17 head-to-head tests, while the AMD part holds zero wins in the direct comparison. This analysis breaks down where each processor demonstrates its strengths, the architectural foundations behind those results, and what the measurements indicate for different workload types.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 213PE wins every benchmark in the head-to-head comparison, but the margin varies significantly by workload type. The largest advantages appear in compute-heavy tasks. The passmark physics test shows the Intel part at 1624 versus 686 for the AMD part, a delta of -57.8 percent. The passmark find prime numbers test shows a similar pattern at 114 versus 49, also a -57 percent delta. These results indicate that the Intel processor handles integer-heavy and simulation-style workloads with substantially more headroom.

The floating point math test delivers the second-largest gap, with the Intel part scoring 68587 against 38649 for the AMD part, a -43.6 percent difference. This suggests that scientific computing, financial modeling, and other floating-point-intensive applications will see a clear advantage on the Intel processor. The passmark multithread test shows 26434 versus 19129, a -27.6 percent delta, while passmark integer math shows 92089 versus 67561, a -26.6 percent delta. These multithreaded workloads confirm that the Intel part scales better across all cores.

The Cinebench suite shows a uniform -23.2 percent delta for both multicore and singlecore tests across R15, R20, and R23, with the singlecore R20 test slightly higher at -23.3 percent. This consistency suggests that the architectural difference affects both single-thread and multi-thread performance equally in rendering workloads. The Intel part scores 22468 in R23 multicore versus 17249, and 3172 in R23 singlecore versus 2435.

The smallest advantage appears in data encryption, where the Intel part scores 15916 against 15253, a -4.2 percent delta. This narrow margin suggests that encryption workloads, which often rely on dedicated instruction paths, do not benefit as much from the Intel architecture's broader advantages. The extended instructions test shows a -8.3 percent delta, and data compression shows -14.5 percent, placing those workloads in the middle range of the performance gap.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G uses the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It packs 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The Intel Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel, with 8 cores and 16 threads, a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

The cache hierarchy differs notably. The AMD part provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger L2 allocation per core on the Intel part, combined with the larger shared L3, likely contributes to its advantage in cache-sensitive workloads like data compression and random string sorting.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD part supports DDR4 only, with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a rated bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The higher memory bandwidth on the Intel part aligns with its performance advantage in memory-bound tests, though the database does not separate memory performance from CPU core performance in these measurements.

PCIe connectivity shows a generational gap: the AMD part uses Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. This affects platform expansion potential, though no benchmark in the database directly measures PCIe throughput. The transistor count and die size for the Intel part are not recorded, while the AMD part shows 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die.

Both processors have integrated graphics, with the AMD part using Radeon Vega 7 and the Intel part using UHD Graphics 730. Neither part has a multiplier unlocked, and both have a 65 W TDP. The AMD part uses Socket AM4, while the Intel part uses Socket 1700. ECC memory support appears on both.

The Verdict

The data shows a clear performance hierarchy: the Intel Core 5 213PE outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G in every recorded benchmark. The Intel part sits at the 85th percentile versus all CPUs in the database, while the AMD part sits at the 80th percentile. The average benchmark score for the Intel part is 35428, compared to 28032 for the AMD part, a difference of approximately 26 percent based on those averages.

For workloads that stress floating point math, physics simulation, or prime number calculation, the Intel part delivers advantages of 43 to 58 percent. These are the largest gaps in the dataset and indicate that compute-heavy professional or research workloads will see the most benefit from choosing the Intel processor. The Cinebench rendering tests show a consistent 23 percent advantage, which applies to both single-thread and multi-thread rendering scenarios.

The AMD part does offer a narrower gap in encryption, where the delta drops to 4.2 percent. This means that for security-focused workloads, the two processors perform nearly equivalently, and the AMD part could be considered without a major performance penalty. The extended instructions test shows an 8.3 percent delta, which also represents a relatively small difference.

The Intel part reaches higher boost clocks, up to 5.20 GHz, and includes more cores and threads. The AMD part has a higher base clock at 3.90 GHz, but the measured performance does not reflect any advantage from that specification. The Intel part supports DDR5 memory, which may offer platform longevity benefits, though the database does not include memory-specific benchmarks.

Users who need maximum throughput in rendering, scientific computing, or heavily multithreaded productivity tasks should select the Intel Core 5 213PE based on the recorded data. Users with a strict focus on encryption or extended instruction workloads could consider the AMD part, but the performance gap in those areas is small enough that other platform factors, such as socket compatibility or memory type, would likely determine the choice. The data does not support selecting the AMD part for any workload where performance is the primary criterion.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in the Cinebench R23 multicore test?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE wins with a score of 22468, compared to 17249 for the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G, a delta of -23.2 percent.

Q: How large is the performance gap in floating point math?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE scores 68587 in passmark floating point math, while the AMD part scores 38649, a delta of -43.6 percent.

Q: Are there any benchmarks where the two processors perform closely?

A: Yes, the passmark data encryption test shows the smallest gap, with the Intel part at 15916 and the AMD part at 15253, a delta of -4.2 percent.

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 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD part supports DDR4 only, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has an average benchmark score of 35428, and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G has an average of 28032.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest delta in the entire dataset appears in the passmark physics test. The Intel Core 5 213PE scores 1624, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G scores 686, a -57.8 percent difference. This test likely represents simulation or physics engine workloads, and the Intel part more than doubles the AMD score. The passmark find prime numbers test shows a similar -57 percent delta, with the Intel part at 114 and the AMD part at 49.

The floating point math test delivers the third-largest gap. The Intel part scores 68587, and the AMD part scores 38649, a -43.6 percent delta. This indicates that the Intel architecture provides a substantial advantage in mathematical throughput, likely due to its higher boost clock and additional cores. The passmark multithread test shows a -27.6 percent delta, with scores of 26434 and 19129, which reflects the Intel part's advantage when all threads are active.

The integer math test shows the Intel part at 92089 versus 67561 for the AMD part, a -26.6 percent delta. This workload, which represents general integer operations, shows a clear but smaller advantage than the floating point tests. The passmark single thread test shows a -20.2 percent delta, with 4060 versus 3241, indicating that the Intel part's higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz delivers a meaningful single-core advantage.

The random string sorting test shows a -21.2 percent delta, with the Intel part at 32027 and the AMD part at 25253. Data compression shows a -14.5 percent delta, with scores of 298804 and 255608. The extended instructions test shows a -8.3 percent delta, with 19565 versus 17944. The data encryption test shows the smallest delta at -4.2 percent, with 15916 versus 15253.

The Cinebench suite shows a uniform pattern across all versions. R15 multicore: 2264 versus 1738, -23.2 percent. R15 singlecore: 319 versus 245, -23.2 percent. R20 multicore: 9436 versus 7244, -23.2 percent. R20 singlecore: 1332 versus 1022, -23.3 percent. R23 multicore: 22468 versus 17249, -23.2 percent. R23 singlecore: 3172 versus 2435, -23.2 percent. This consistency suggests that the architectural difference affects rendering workloads proportionally, regardless of the test version or thread count. The Intel part holds a 17-0 win record in the head-to-head comparison, with no benchmark favoring the AMD part.