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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the Intel Core 7 253PQE wins every single recorded test, 17 out of 17. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G does not secure a single victory, though some margins are far narrower than others. The closest contest is in PassMark single-thread performance, where the Intel part scores 4389 against the AMD's 3241, a 26.2% gap. That remains a decisive advantage, but it is the most competitive area between the two.

The most lopsided results appear in compute-heavy workloads. In PassMark physics, the Intel Core 7 253PQE scores 2970 versus the AMD's 686, a 76.9% difference. Prime number finding shows a similar pattern: 206 versus 49, a 76.2% delta. Floating-point math also heavily favors Intel, with 105279 against 38649, a 63.3% gap. These results indicate that the Intel processor has substantially more raw computational throughput for scientific or engineering-style tasks.

In Cinebench, the pattern is consistent. The R23 multicore test shows Intel at 31390 while the AMD reaches 17249, a 45% deficit for the latter. The R23 single-core test tells the same story: 4431 versus 2435, also a 45% delta. The R20 and R15 tests both record identical 45.1% deltas in favor of Intel across single-core and multicore variants. This consistency across generations of Cinebench suggests the performance gap is structural rather than workload-specific.

Memory-heavy and data-processing tasks follow the same trend. PassMark data compression shows Intel at 487335 against AMD's 255608, a 47.5% gap. Data encryption favors Intel by 40.2%, with scores of 25515 and 15253 respectively. Random string sorting goes to Intel by 53.4%, 54222 versus 25253. Integer math shows a 51% delta in Intel's favor, 137795 against 67561.

The average benchmark score reinforces the separation. The Intel Core 7 253PQE posts an average of 55919, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G averages 28032, landing in the 80th percentile. For context, the Intel part's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-14900HX and AMD Ryzen AI Max 390, both within 0.6% of its average score. The AMD part's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE and Intel Core i9-12900H, with deltas under 0.3%. Neither processor is an outlier relative to its peer group; rather, the two sit in distinctly different performance tiers.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE leads in every multi-core benchmark. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 31390 versus 17249 for the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G, a 45% advantage. PassMark multithread shows 41656 against 19129, a 54.1% gap.

Q: Is the AMD part competitive in single-core workloads?

A: It is closer but still behind. The Intel wins Cinebench R23 single-core with 4431 against 2435, a 45% margin. In PassMark single-thread, the gap narrows to 26.2%, with Intel at 4389 and AMD at 3241.

Q: What explains the large gap in PassMark physics?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE scores 2970 in PassMark physics while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G scores 686, a 76.9% delta. The Intel's higher core count and thread count, combined with its larger cache, contribute to this outcome.

Q: How do the two processors compare in memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G supports only DDR4 with 51.2 GB/s. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

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

A: No. The database records zero wins for the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G across all 17 head-to-head tests. The Intel Core 7 253PQE wins every test.

Q: Where does each chip rank among all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE sits in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 55919. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G ranks in the 80th percentile with an average score of 28032.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design lineages. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G uses the Zen 3 architecture under the Cezanne codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It packs 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 7 253PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process at Intel, with 10 cores and 20 threads. The node difference matters: the AMD chip uses a finer process, yet the Intel chip still delivers substantially higher performance in every recorded test.

Cache hierarchies differ sharply. The AMD processor provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. The Intel's larger per-core L2 and more than double the L3 capacity give it a structural advantage in workloads that reuse data sets. The transistor counts reflect the design gap: AMD lists 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die, while Intel does not report transistor count or die size in the database.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G supports DDR4 only, with dual-channel access and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 7 253PQE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. That higher ceiling matters for memory-intensive applications. Both chips support ECC memory, which is a point of parity.

The integrated graphics differ as well. AMD uses Radeon Vega 7, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The database does not include graphics benchmarks, so relative iGPU performance cannot be assessed from this data. Both are desktop parts with active production status, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ: the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 7 253PQE has 10 cores and 20 threads. Clock speeds also favor Intel: the AMD base clock is 3.90 GHz with a boost of 4.40 GHz, whereas the Intel base clock is 3.50 GHz but boosts to 5.70 GHz. The higher boost ceiling on Intel is a significant factor in single-thread results.

Thermal design power differs substantially. The AMD chip is rated at 65 W TDP, while the Intel part is rated at 125 W TDP. That higher power envelope explains, at least in part, the Intel's performance advantage, but it also means more heat to manage.

Sockets are incompatible: AMD uses Socket AM4, Intel uses Socket 1700. PCIe generation differs: AMD provides Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes, Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The Intel part also has its launch MSRP of $409, while the AMD listing has no launch MSRP in the database. Both processors have locked multipliers. The AMD's part number is 100-000001513; the Intel's is SA4QA. Release dates are recorded as May 2024 for AMD and March 2026 for Intel.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear conclusion: the Intel Core 7 253PQE is the faster processor in every measured category. It wins all 17 head-to-head tests, with margins ranging from 26.2% to 76.9%. Its average benchmark score of 55919 is nearly double the AMD's 28032, and its 91st percentile ranking versus the AMD's 80th percentile places it in a higher performance class entirely.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G is not a weak chip in absolute terms. It sits at the 80th percentile of all CPUs, which is a respectable position. But against the Intel Core 7 253PQE, it is consistently and often dramatically behind. The closest contest, PassMark single-thread, still shows a 26.2% deficit for AMD.

The Intel part compensates for its older 10 nm process with more cores, more threads, higher boost clocks, larger caches, and double the memory bandwidth. The AMD part offers lower TDP and a finer process node, but those advantages do not translate into benchmark wins. For anyone choosing between these two based on recorded performance, the Intel Core 7 253PQE is the stronger option.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 253PQE wins everywhere in the benchmark suite. Its largest margins come in physics, prime number finding, and floating-point math, where it leads by 63% to 77%. These are compute-heavy workloads that scale with core count, thread count, and cache capacity. The Intel part's 10 cores, 20 threads, and 33 MB of L3 give it a natural advantage in such tasks.

Data-processing workloads also strongly favor Intel. Compression, encryption, integer math, and random string sorting all show Intel leading by 40% to 53%. The Intel's memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s versus AMD's 51.2 GB/s likely contributes here, as these tasks often move large data sets through the memory subsystem.

Single-thread workloads are the closest area, but Intel still wins. The PassMark single-thread test shows a 26.2% advantage, which is the smallest gap in the entire suite. Cinebench R23 single-core shows a 45% gap, suggesting that the Intel's 5.70 GHz boost clock provides a meaningful edge in lightly threaded scenarios.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G, based on the recorded data, does not have a single workload where it outperforms the Intel part. Its advantages are qualitative rather than benchmark-driven: a 65 W TDP, a 7 nm process, and DDR4-only support with lower bandwidth. For users constrained by power or thermals, the AMD's lower TDP might be preferable, but the database shows no performance scenario where it wins. The Intel Core 7 253PQE is the choice for raw performance across every measured category.