AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G vs Intel Core 7 253PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a decisive overall victory for the Intel Core 7 253PE, which wins all 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G does not secure a single win in any test. The Intel part leads by double-digit margins in every category, with the smallest advantage appearing in single-threaded workloads and the largest in highly parallel compute tasks.

In Cinebench testing, the Intel Core 7 253PE delivers consistently strong results. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel chip scores 24,880 against 17,249 for the AMD part, a 30.7% advantage. The single-core R23 result follows the same pattern: Intel scores 3,512 versus 2,435 for AMD, again a 30.7% margin. Cinebench R20 shows identical percentage gaps: 10,449 versus 7,244 in multi-core, and 1,475 versus 1,022 in single-core. Cinebench R15 repeats the pattern with 2,507 versus 1,738 in multi-core and 354 versus 245 in single-core. Every Cinebench test, regardless of version or thread count, shows the same 30.7% to 30.8% deficit for the AMD processor.

PassMark results reveal a more varied spread of margins. The largest discrepancy appears in the find prime numbers test, where Intel scores 138 against AMD's 49, a 64.5% difference. The physics workload shows a nearly identical gap: Intel at 1,845 versus AMD at 686, a 62.8% delta. Floating point math also heavily favors Intel: 80,870 versus 38,649, a 52.2% lead. Integer math shows a 40.8% gap with Intel at 114,158 and AMD at 67,561. The multithread PassMark score gives Intel 29,271 against 19,129, a 34.6% advantage.

Smaller but still substantial margins appear in data compression (33,9133 versus 255,608, a 24.6% delta), random string sorting (32,777 versus 25,253, a 23% delta), and single-thread performance (3,955 versus 3,241, an 18.1% delta). Data encryption shows Intel at 18,385 versus AMD at 15,253, a 17% gap, while extended instructions gives Intel 21,806 against 17,944, a 17.7% margin.

The overall average benchmark scores reinforce this picture. The Intel Core 7 253PE carries an average benchmark score of 40,557, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G averages 28,032, sitting in the 80th percentile. That is a 12,525-point gap in average score, or roughly 44.7% higher for the Intel part.

The nearest rival data confirms that both processors sit in competitive neighborhoods, but with different reference points. The AMD part's closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE at 28,054 average score, a 0.1% difference. The Intel part's nearest rival is the Intel Core 5 223PE at 40,585, also a 0.1% difference. These proximity values indicate that the head-to-head delta between the two parts is representative of their broader positioning, not an artifact of a single favorable workload.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 253PE wins in every benchmark category recorded, so the use-case split is defined by the magnitude of its lead rather than by any AMD advantage. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G has no benchmark wins in the database, meaning no workload category favors it in the measured data.

The smallest Intel margins appear in single-threaded and memory-latency-sensitive tasks. Single-thread PassMark shows an 18.1% gap, and data encryption shows a 17% gap. These are the workloads where the AMD part comes closest, though still meaningfully behind. The Cinebench single-core tests all show the same 30.7% margin, which suggests that the AMD deficit in lightly threaded rendering is consistent and not workload-specific.

The largest Intel leads appear in compute-heavy integer and floating-point workloads. The find prime numbers test shows a 64.5% margin, physics shows 62.8%, and floating-point math shows 52.2%. These tasks benefit from the Intel part's higher core count and higher boost clock, and the results indicate that the AMD processor falls behind most sharply when the workload scales across many threads or requires sustained high-frequency execution.

For multi-threaded productivity workloads, the Intel part leads by roughly one-third. The Cinebench R23 multi-core result (30.7% delta) and PassMark multithread result (34.6% delta) both point in the same direction. The Intel Core 7 253PE with 10 cores and 20 threads outperforms the 6-core, 12-thread AMD part by a margin that is consistent with the core count difference. The AMD part's 6 cores and 12 threads are not enough to close the gap in any recorded test.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-core performance?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE leads in every single-threaded test. PassMark single-thread scores are 3,955 versus 3,241, an 18.1% margin. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 3,512 versus 2,435, a 30.7% margin.

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

A: The Intel part leads by 30.7% in Cinebench R23 multi-core (24,880 versus 17,249) and by 34.6% in PassMark multithread (29,271 versus 19,129). The Cinebench R15 and R20 multi-core deltas are also 30.7%.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE has 10 cores and 20 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the difference in average benchmark scores?

A: The Intel part averages 40,557 across all recorded benchmarks, placing in the 87th percentile. The AMD part averages 28,032, placing in the 80th percentile. The Intel average is 12,525 points higher.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark at all?

A: No. The recorded data shows the Intel Core 7 253PE winning all 17 head-to-head comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G records zero wins.

Q: How does each processor compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD part's closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE with an average score of 28,054, a 0.1% difference. The Intel part's closest rival is the Intel Core 5 223PE with 40,585, also a 0.1% difference.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in almost every core specification. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 7 253PE has 10 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks differ substantially: the AMD part runs at 3.90 GHz, the Intel part at 2.50 GHz. Boost clocks also differ, with the AMD part reaching 4.40 GHz and the Intel part reaching 5.50 GHz. Both parts have a 65 W TDP.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD processor supports DDR4 only, while the Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. Memory bandwidth shows a significant gap: the AMD part delivers 51.2 GB/s, the Intel part delivers 89.6 GB/s. Both processors support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs by generation and lane count. The AMD part uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes. The Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. This represents a substantial interface advantage for the Intel processor.

Integrated graphics differ. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G includes Radeon Vega 7 graphics. The Intel Core 7 253PE includes UHD Graphics 730.

Sockets and platforms are incompatible. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part's part number is 100-000001513; the Intel part's is SA4QE. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The Intel Core 7 253PE has a recorded launch MSRP of $384. The AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and manufacturing processes. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G belongs to the 5000 series, using the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename. It is built on a 7 nm process at TSMC, with 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 253PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The Intel part's transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database.

Cache hierarchies differ in capacity and organization. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger per-core L2 cache on the Intel part is notable, as is the larger total L3 capacity.

Release timing differs by nearly two years. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G was released on May 6, 2024. The Intel Core 7 253PE was released on March 8, 2026. Both processors are currently listed as active production parts.

The market segments are identical: both are desktop processors. The AMD part uses the Zen 3 (Cezanne) generation label, while the Intel part uses the Core 7 (Bartlett Lake) generation label. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD part is limited to DDR4. The Intel processor also carries PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, while the AMD processor remains on PCIe Gen 3.

The boost clock difference is the most striking architectural distinction after core count. The Intel part boosts to 5.50 GHz, which is 1.10 GHz higher than the AMD part's 4.40 GHz boost. Combined with the 10-core, 20-thread configuration, this explains the Intel part's consistent lead in both single-threaded and multi-threaded benchmarks. The AMD part's lower boost clock and fewer cores cap its performance ceiling in the recorded tests, while the Intel part's higher frequency and additional threads allow it to dominate across all measured workloads.