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

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits cleanly between two very different workloads. The Intel Core 5 213PTE dominates the overall scoreboard, winning 15 of 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons. Its advantages span rendering, math-heavy tasks, and general multi-threaded productivity. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G claims only two wins, but both are in specialized instruction and cryptography-related workloads.

The Intel part is clearly the stronger choice for multi-core compute. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 21,751 versus 17,249 for the AMD, a 20.7% gap. The same margin appears across every Cinebench test, including single-core, where the Intel part leads 3,070 to 2,435. This consistency suggests a fundamental throughput advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G wins in PassMark data encryption (15,253 versus 14,413, a 5.8% lead) and extended instructions (17,944 versus 16,146, an 11.1% lead). These are niche but real strengths. For workloads that rely on cryptographic operations or specialized instruction sets, the AMD part offers measurable headroom.

PassMark integer math shows Intel ahead by 27.4% (93,109 versus 67,561), and floating-point math shows an even larger 46.1% gap (71,722 versus 38,649). The Intel processor also leads in PassMark multi-thread (25,590 versus 19,129, a 25.2% difference) and physics (2,199 versus 686, a 68.8% gap). The prime number test shows the most extreme disparity: Intel scores 157 versus AMD's 49, a 68.8% deficit for the AMD part.

Neither processor is a slouch in the broader database. The AMD sits at the 80th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel ranks at the 83rd. The average benchmark scores are 28,032 for AMD and 32,924 for Intel, a difference of roughly 17% in favor of the Intel part. The Intel's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-12700 (delta -0.1%), AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (delta +0.3%), AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (delta -0.5%), and AMD Ryzen 7 8700G (delta -0.5%). The AMD's nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE (delta -0.1%), Intel Core i9-12900H (delta +0.1%), Intel Core i5-14500T (delta -0.1%), and AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 (delta -0.3%).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G uses the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It packs 10,700 million transistors into a 180 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 213PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. No transistor count or die size is recorded for the Intel part.

Core counts differ: the AMD has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel has 8 cores and 16 threads. That two-core, four-thread advantage explains much of the multi-core benchmark gap. Clock speeds tell a more complex story. The AMD has a 3.90 GHz base clock and a 4.40 GHz boost, while the Intel has a much lower 2.10 GHz base but a significantly higher 5.20 GHz boost. The Intel's boost behavior likely drives its single-core wins, while its extra cores drive multi-core results.

Cache configurations diverge sharply. The AMD uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a 16 MB L3 cache. The Intel uses 80 KB of L1 per core, a much larger 2 MB of L2 per core, and a 24 MB shared L3. The larger per-core L2 and total L3 on the Intel part provide more on-die data capacity for demanding workloads.

Memory support differs. The AMD supports DDR4 only, with dual-channel access and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but with a much higher 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. PCIe capabilities differ: the AMD offers Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD uses Radeon Vega 7, while the Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. Both are desktop processors, both are actively produced, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD was released on 2024-05-06, the Intel on 2026-03-08. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $221. The AMD's launch MSRP is not recorded.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: How large is the performance gap in multi-core rendering?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel scores 21,751 versus 17,249 for the AMD, a 20.7% advantage for the Intel part.

Q: In which tests does the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G outperform the Intel?

A: The AMD wins in PassMark data encryption (15,253 versus 14,413) and PassMark extended instructions (17,944 versus 16,146).

Q: Does the Intel part support faster memory?

A: Yes. The Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD supports only DDR4 with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What is the process node difference?

A: The AMD is built on TSMC's 7 nm process. The Intel is built on Intel's 10 nm process.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE boosts to 5.20 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G boosts to 4.40 GHz.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G | Intel Core 5 213PTE |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 3.90 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.40 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 3 | Not recorded |

| Codename | Cezanne | Bartlett Lake |

| Process Node | 7 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 10,700 million | Not recorded |

| Die Size | 180 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 16 Lanes | Gen 5, 16 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Vega 7 | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Release Date | 2024-05-06 | 2026-03-08 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $221 |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite shows a uniform 20.7% advantage for the Intel Core 5 213PTE across all six tests. In R15 multi-core, Intel scores 2,192 versus 1,738. In R15 single-core, Intel scores 309 versus 245. The R20 tests follow the same pattern: multi-core 9,135 versus 7,244, single-core 1,289 versus 1,022. R23 results are 21,751 versus 17,249 for multi-core and 3,070 versus 2,435 for single-core. This consistent margin across different Cinebench versions indicates a stable performance differential, not a version-specific anomaly.

PassMark results are more varied. The Intel part leads in data compression by a narrow 2.1% (261,083 versus 255,608). It also leads in random string sorting by 16.1% (30,106 versus 25,253). The single-thread tests show a 12.8% gap (3,718 versus 3,241), a tighter margin than the Cinebench single-core results suggest.

The largest gaps appear in specialized workloads. PassMark physics shows the Intel at 2,199 versus 686 for the AMD, a 68.8% advantage. The same 68.8% appears in the find prime numbers test, where Intel scores 157 and AMD scores 49. Floating-point math shows a 46.1% gap (71,722 versus 38,649). Integer math shows a 27.4% gap (93,109 versus 67,561). The multi-thread test shows a 25.2% gap (25,590 versus 19,129).

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G's wins are smaller but notable. In data encryption, it leads by 5.8% (15,253 versus 14,413). In extended instructions, it leads by 11.1% (17,944 versus 16,146). These are the only two tests where the AMD part's architecture provides an edge. The overall average benchmark score reflects the broader trend: Intel at 32,924 and AMD at 28,032.

The percentile ranking puts the Intel part at 83rd versus the AMD's 80th. The Intel's nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-12700, sits nearly identical at 32,942 average score with a delta of -0.1%. The AMD's closest competitor, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE, scores 28,054 with a delta of -0.1%. These comparisons show both processors sitting within a tight cluster of similar-performance parts, though the Intel part occupies a higher performance tier overall.