AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G vs Intel Core 5 221TE Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G records an average benchmark score of 28032, compared to 17860 for the Intel Core 5 221TE. The AMD part also sits at the 80th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel chip sits at the 71st percentile.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G scores 17249 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is 52.6% ahead of the Intel Core 5 221TE's 11305. The AMD chip wins every Cinebench test in the head-to-head data.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 221TE win any benchmark at all?

A: Yes. The Intel chip wins two PassMark tests: find prime numbers (59 vs 49, a 16.9% advantage) and physics (977 vs 686, a 29.8% advantage). The AMD processor wins the other 15 recorded head-to-head tests.

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 221TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. Despite having fewer cores, the AMD chip dominates most multi-threaded workloads in the recorded data.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G supports DDR4 memory only, while the Intel Core 5 221TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses and support ECC memory.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core 5 221TE?

A: The launch MSRP is $232. No launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data paints an overwhelmingly one-sided picture. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G wins 15 of 17 head-to-head tests, and the margins are frequently large. Its most dominant victories come in single-threaded PassMark tests, where it scores 3241 against 1734 for the Intel Core 5 221TE, a 86.9% gap. Extended instruction workloads show a similar story: 17944 vs 9655, an 85.9% advantage. Data encryption also favors AMD heavily at 15253 vs 8963, a 70.2% lead.

The Intel Core 5 221TE claims exactly two wins, both in PassMark workloads. The physics test shows Intel ahead at 977 vs 686, a 29.8% margin. The find prime numbers test goes Intel's way too, 59 vs 49, a 16.9% edge. These are narrow and specialized wins. They suggest the Intel part has some strength in workloads that reward its specific core configuration, but they do little to offset the broad AMD advantage across rendering, math, sorting, compression, and encryption.

For multi-core rendering workloads, the AMD processor is the clear choice. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 17249 vs 11305, and the pattern repeats in R20 (7244 vs 4748) and R15 (1738 vs 1139). The AMD chip also leads in PassMark multi-thread at 19129 vs 13301, a 43.8% margin. Integer math shows a 59.7% AMD lead (67561 vs 42303), and floating-point math favors AMD by 22.1% (38649 vs 31661).

The data shows two distinct usage profiles. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G is the stronger part for almost every compute-heavy task in the database, from content creation to encryption to sorting. The Intel Core 5 221TE has a narrow niche in physics simulation and prime-number workloads, but those wins are isolated and modest in scale compared to the AMD victories elsewhere.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different foundries and process nodes. AMD builds the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G on a 7 nm process at TSMC, with the die size measured at 180 mm² and 10,700 million transistors. Intel builds the Core 5 221TE on a 10 nm process at its own foundry, with a die size of 215 mm² and no transistor count recorded in the database.

The AMD chip uses the Zen 3 architecture under the Cezanne codename. It is part of the 5000 series and belongs to the Ryzen 5 generation. The Intel chip uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation. Intel's architecture field is not recorded in the database, so a direct microarchitectural comparison is limited to what the specifications reveal.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The AMD processor offers 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor offers 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. Intel's larger per-core L2 and shared L3 do not translate into benchmark wins in the recorded data, which suggests the AMD core's efficiency and clock behavior matter more than raw cache capacity.

The memory controllers also differ. AMD supports DDR4 only and lists a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 and lists a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both run dual-channel memory buses, and both support ECC memory. Despite the higher theoretical bandwidth on the Intel side, AMD wins the bandwidth-sensitive workloads in the head-to-head results.

PCIe support differs as well. The AMD part uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics differ too: AMD uses Radeon Vega 7, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730.

The Intel chip has a higher boost clock at 5.00 GHz versus 4.40 GHz for AMD, but its base clock is much lower at 1.80 GHz versus 3.90 GHz. The Intel part also carries a lower TDP of 45 watts versus 65 watts for AMD, and it uses a different socket, Intel Socket 1700 versus AMD Socket AM4.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts are a key differentiator. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 5 221TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. Despite the Intel part having more cores and threads, the AMD part wins nearly every multi-threaded benchmark.

Clock speeds diverge sharply. AMD runs a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Intel runs a base clock of 1.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The AMD chip sustains a much higher base frequency, while Intel relies on a higher peak boost.

Power and platform differ. AMD lists a TDP of 65 watts and uses AMD Socket AM4. Intel lists a TDP of 45 watts and uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part is built on a 7 nm TSMC process with a 180 mm² die, while the Intel part uses a 10 nm Intel process with a 215 mm² die.

Memory support differs. AMD supports DDR4 only with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Both are dual-channel and both support ECC.

PCIe generation differs. AMD provides PCIe Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes. Intel provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well: AMD uses Radeon Vega 7, and Intel uses UHD Graphics 730.

The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $232 and a part number of SRVQS. The AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded and uses part number 100-000001513. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. Release dates differ by roughly eight months, with AMD recorded as 2024-05-06 and Intel as 2025-01-12.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single win for the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G comes in the PassMark single-thread test, where it scores 3241 against 1734 for the Intel Core 5 221TE. That is an 86.9% advantage, and the identical result appears for the singlethread variant. Extended instructions follow closely behind: AMD scores 17944, Intel scores 9655, a 85.9% delta.

Data encryption shows a 70.2% AMD lead (15253 vs 8963). Integer math shows a 59.7% lead (67561 vs 42303). Data compression shows a 63.1% lead (255608 vs 156682). Random string sorting goes AMD's way by 49.2% (25253 vs 16929). PassMark multi-thread shows AMD ahead 19129 vs 13301, a 43.8% margin. Floating-point math is closer but still clearly AMD: 38649 vs 31661, a 22.1% lead.

Cinebench results are uniform across versions. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, AMD scores 17249 against 11305, a 52.6% advantage. Single-core R23 shows 2435 vs 1596, also 52.6%. R20 multi-core shows 7244 vs 4748, 52.6%. R20 single-core shows 1022 vs 670, 52.5%. R15 multi-core shows 1738 vs 1139, 52.6%. R15 single-core shows 245 vs 160, 53.1%. The consistency of these deltas across all three Cinebench versions indicates a stable and predictable performance gap in rendering workloads.

The Intel Core 5 221TE takes two tests. PassMark physics shows Intel ahead at 977 vs 686, a 29.8% margin. PassMark find prime numbers shows Intel ahead at 59 vs 49, a 16.9% margin. These wins are real but narrow, and they occur in workloads where the Intel chip's core count and clock behavior appear to offer a specific advantage.

The overall benchmark record is decisive. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G holds a 57% higher average benchmark score (28032 vs 17860), a 9-point higher percentile rank among all CPUs, and wins 15 of 17 head-to-head tests. The Intel Core 5 221TE's nearest rival group includes the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 with an average score of 17994, which puts the Intel part in a performance tier far below the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G, whose nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-12900H at 28003 and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 at 28128.