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

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE records an average benchmark score of 34962, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G records 28032. The Intel part sits at the 84th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 80th percentile for the AMD part.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE provides 10 cores and 20 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G provides 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel part also has a higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz versus 4.40 GHz for the AMD part.

Q: Which processor supports faster memory?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a peak bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G supports DDR4 only, with a peak bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

Q: What are the process nodes for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G is built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 7 253PTE is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE has 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G has 16 MB of L3 cache.

Q: How many benchmark wins does each processor have in the head-to-head comparison?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE wins 16 of the 17 recorded benchmarks. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G wins one benchmark, the PassMark extended instructions test.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data shows a clear split between the two processors. The Intel Core 7 253PTE dominates the multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads across the Cinebench suite. It delivers 2144 in Cinebench R15 multi-core, 8935 in R20 multi-core, and 21276 in R23 multi-core. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G trails by 18.9% in each of those multi-core tests. The same gap appears in single-core Cinebench tests, with the Intel part scoring 302, 1261, and 3003 in R15, R20, and R23 respectively.

The Intel processor also wins all six PassMark CPU tests except one. Its largest margins come in integer math (119552 versus 67561, a 43.5% lead), floating-point math (67209 versus 38649, a 42.5% lead), and physics (1318 versus 686, a 48% lead). It also leads in prime number finding (82 versus 49, a 40.2% margin) and multithreaded workload (25031 versus 19129, a 23.6% margin).

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G wins only the extended instructions test. Its score of 17944 beats the Intel part's 17099, a 4.9% margin. This indicates a specific advantage in workloads that use extended instruction sets, though it is the only such win in the dataset.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G uses the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, part of the Ryzen 5 generation. It is manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC, with 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 253PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename in the Core 7 generation, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The Intel part does not have recorded transistor or die size data in the database.

Cache structures differ significantly. The AMD part uses 64 KB of L1 per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, with a 16 MB L3 pool. The Intel part uses 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core, with 33 MB of shared L3. The larger per-core L2 and shared L3 on the Intel side likely contribute to its substantial leads in integer and floating-point math.

Memory architecture also separates the two. The AMD part supports DDR4 through a dual-channel bus with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part also features PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, while the AMD part uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G includes Radeon Vega 7 graphics. The Intel Core 7 253PTE includes UHD Graphics 730. Both processors support ECC memory and have locked multipliers. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM4, the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G | Intel Core 7 253PTE |

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

| Cores | 6 | 10 |

| Threads | 12 | 20 |

| Base clock | 3.90 GHz | 1.80 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.40 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 45 W |

| Process node | 7 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| L1 cache | 64 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

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

| L3 cache | 16 MB | 33 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 16 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

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

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel Socket 1700 |

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

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $384 |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench results form the most consistent pattern. Across all six Cinebench tests (R15, R20, R23, each in single and multi-core), the Intel Core 7 253PTE wins by a margin of 18.9% or 19%. The largest single gap is 19% in Cinebench R20 single-core, where the Intel part scores 1261 against 1022 for the AMD part. The smallest gap in this suite is 18.9%, which appears in five of the six tests.

The PassMark suite shows more variable margins. The closest contest is data encryption, where the Intel part scores 15500 against 15253, a 1.6% lead. Data compression shows a 7.3% lead for Intel (275828 versus 255608). Random string sorting goes to Intel by 10.5% (28227 versus 25253). Single-thread performance shows a 14.6% Intel lead (3794 versus 3241).

The largest Intel advantages appear in math-heavy workloads. Integer math shows a 43.5% lead (119552 versus 67561). Floating-point math shows a 42.5% lead (67209 versus 38649). Physics shows a 48% lead (1318 versus 686). Prime number finding shows a 40.2% lead (82 versus 49). These four tests demonstrate the Intel part's strength in computational throughput.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G claims one victory. Its extended instructions score of 17944 surpasses the Intel part's 17099 by 4.9%. This is the only benchmark where the AMD part leads, and it is a narrow margin compared to the Intel part's double-digit leads elsewhere.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points clearly to the Intel Core 7 253PTE as the stronger processor in nearly every measured workload. It wins 16 of 17 head-to-head comparisons, with wins across all Cinebench tests and most PassMark tests. Its average benchmark score of 34962 places it at the 84th percentile, compared to 28032 and the 80th percentile for the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G.

For multi-threaded productivity workloads, the Intel part is the choice. Its 10 cores and 20 threads deliver 18.9% higher Cinebench R23 multi-core scores (21276 versus 17249) and 23.6% higher PassMark multithread scores (25031 versus 19129). The 2 MB per-core L2 and 33 MB shared L3 likely support this advantage.

For single-thread responsiveness, the Intel part also leads. Its 5.40 GHz boost clock and 3.79 single-thread PassMark score beat the AMD part's 4.40 GHz and 3241 score by 14.6%. Cinebench R23 single-core shows a 3003 versus 2435 result, an 18.9% margin.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G remains relevant only for workloads that rely heavily on extended instruction sets. Its 4.9% lead in PassMark extended instructions (17944 versus 17099) is the sole bright spot. It also offers a lower TDP of 65 W versus 45 W for the Intel part, but the Intel part still delivers higher performance despite the lower power envelope.

The database records the Intel Core 7 253PTE with a launch MSRP of $384. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. The Intel part also supports DDR5 memory and PCIe Gen 5, which the AMD part does not. For any user prioritizing raw compute performance, the Intel Core 7 253PTE is the superior option based on the recorded measurements. The AMD part suits a narrow niche where extended instruction efficiency matters more than raw throughput.