AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher overall benchmark average?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G records an average benchmark score of 28032, placing it in the 80th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 7 350 scores 17779 on average, which puts it in the 71st percentile.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G leads decisively in multi-core tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD scores 17249 versus 8030 for the Intel Core 7 350, a delta of 114.8%. The AMD also wins Cinebench R20 multi-core with 7244 against 5373 (34.8% ahead) and Cinebench R15 multi-core with 1738 versus 1220 (42.5% ahead).

Q: Are there any tests where the Intel Core 7 350 wins?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 7 350 wins 6 of the 17 head-to-head benchmarks. It takes single-threaded workloads, specifically PassMark single-thread with 4100 versus 3241 (21% ahead), Cinebench R15 single-core with 292 versus 245 (16.1% ahead), PassMark physics with 1173 versus 686 (41.5% ahead), PassMark find prime numbers with 107 versus 49 (54.2% ahead), and PassMark floating point math with 42809 versus 38649 (9.7% ahead).

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: Both processors have 6 physical cores. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G supports 12 threads through simultaneous multithreading, while the Intel Core 7 350 is limited to 6 threads with no multithreading support.

Q: Which processor uses more power?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G has a 65 W TDP, while the Intel Core 7 350 has a 15 W TDP. The Intel part is designed for mobile platforms with a BGA 1516 socket, whereas the AMD uses the desktop AM4 socket.

Q: How do their integrated graphics differ?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G integrates Radeon Vega 7 graphics, while the Intel Core 7 350 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The database does not include graphics benchmark scores for either chip.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G and Intel Core 7 350 represent fundamentally different design philosophies and manufacturing approaches. The AMD chip uses the Zen 3 architecture under 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 7 350, codenamed Wildcat Lake, uses a 3 nm process fabricated at Intel's own foundry. The database lists no transistor count or die size for the Intel part.

Cache hierarchies diverge sharply. The AMD chip allocates 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, with 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part uses 192 KB of L1 per core and 2.5 MB of L2 per core, but only 6 MB of shared L3. The larger L3 on the AMD side helps multi-threaded workloads that reuse data across cores. The Intel design compensates with much larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations, which boosts single-thread responsiveness.

Memory support separates the two clearly. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G uses DDR4 in a dual-channel configuration with 51.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Intel Core 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X but only in a single-channel arrangement, delivering 59.7 GB/s despite the narrower bus. The AMD part also supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the Intel chip.

PCIe connectivity differs by generation and lane count. The AMD processor provides Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes. The Intel part offers Gen 4 with only 6 CPU lanes. The newer PCIe standard on the Intel side enables faster per-lane transfer rates, but the AMD's 16 lanes provide more total connectivity for desktop expansion.

The market positioning is explicit in the data. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G targets desktop systems on Socket AM4, released in May 2024. The Intel Core 7 350 targets mobile platforms on BGA 1516, released in April 2026. The AMD chip has a 65 W TDP, while the Intel part draws only 15 W. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a clear split between multi-threaded dominance for AMD and select single-thread wins for Intel. Across 17 recorded tests, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G claims 11 victories, with Intel taking 6.

The largest AMD advantage appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the AMD scores 17249 against 8030, a 114.8% gap. This result reflects the combined effect of 12 threads versus 6 and the larger 16 MB L3 cache. PassMark integer math shows a similar pattern: 67561 for AMD versus 33734 for Intel, a 100.3% margin. Data compression also favors AMD heavily, with 255608 versus 143123, a 78.6% lead.

More moderate AMD wins include PassMark extended instructions at 49% ahead (17944 versus 12045), random string sorting at 46.5% ahead (25253 versus 17238), and data encryption at 39.5% ahead (15253 versus 10933). Cinebench R20 multi-core shows AMD ahead by 34.8% (7244 versus 5373), and PassMark multithread has AMD ahead by 26.1% (19129 versus 15170). Cinebench R23 single-core gives AMD a 19% edge (2435 versus 2046), and Cinebench R20 single-core matches the 34.8% margin seen in multi-core (1022 versus 758).

The Intel Core 7 350 wins its tests by notable margins in several cases. PassMark find prime numbers gives Intel a 54.2% advantage (107 versus 49). PassMark physics shows Intel ahead by 41.5% (1173 versus 686). PassMark single-thread puts Intel at 4100 versus 3241, a 21% lead. Cinebench R15 single-core shows Intel ahead by 16.1% (292 versus 245). PassMark floating point math gives Intel a 9.7% edge (42809 versus 38649).

The overall average benchmark score reinforces the AMD advantage: 28032 versus 17779. The AMD chip sits in the 80th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part sits in the 71st percentile. The nearest rivals for the AMD include the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE (28054, 0.1% lower), Intel Core i9-12900H (28003, 0.1% higher), Intel Core i5-14500T (28065, 0.1% lower), and AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 (28128, 0.3% lower). For the Intel Core 7 350, nearest rivals include Intel Core 5 221TE (17860, 0.5% higher), AMD EPYC 9374F (17693, 0.5% lower), AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT (17891, 0.6% higher), and Intel Core 5 120U (17898, 0.7% higher).

The Verdict

The data supports a straightforward conclusion. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G is the stronger processor for threaded workloads, with an average score 57.7% higher than the Intel Core 7 350. The AMD wins all three Cinebench multi-core tests by margins from 34.8% to 114.8%, plus PassMark multithread by 26.1%. It also wins Cinebench R20 single-core by 34.8% and Cinebench R23 single-core by 19%, demonstrating that its older Zen 3 architecture still delivers competitive single-thread results in newer Cinebench versions.

The Intel Core 7 350 excels in specific single-thread tasks and physics simulations. It wins PassMark single-thread by 21%, PassMark physics by 41.5%, and PassMark find prime numbers by 54.2%. Its floating point math win of 9.7% shows strength in numerically intensive scalar work. The Intel part also draws only 15 W versus 65 W, which matters for battery-powered systems.

Desktop builders should favor the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G for its AM4 socket, 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes, dual-channel DDR4, ECC support, and superior multi-thread scores. Mobile system designers should favor the Intel Core 7 350 for its BGA 1516 socket, 15 W TDP, single-channel DDR5/LPDDR5X, and stronger raw single-thread scores in PassMark and Cinebench R15.

The Intel launch MSRP is $469. The AMD part has no listed launch MSRP in the database.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G | Intel Core 7 350 |

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

| Cores | 6 | 6 |

| Threads | 12 | 6 |

| Base Clock | 3.90 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.40 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Process Node | 7 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 2.5 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 16 Lanes | Gen 4, 6 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Vega 7 | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2024-05-06 | 2026-04-15 |

| Launch MSRP | None listed | $469 |

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G wins in every multi-threaded benchmark category recorded. This includes Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multi-core tests, PassMark multithread, integer math, data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, and random string sorting. The margins range from 26.1% in PassMark multithread to 114.8% in Cinebench R23 multi-core. The 12-thread configuration and 16 MB L3 cache drive these results. The AMD also wins Cinebench R20 single-core and Cinebench R23 single-core, which suggests its Zen 3 cores remain competitive in modern rendering workloads.

The Intel Core 7 350 wins in PassMark single-thread, PassMark physics, PassMark find prime numbers, PassMark floating point math, and Cinebench R15 single-core. The PassMark single-thread win of 21% indicates strong per-core integer performance, likely from the larger 2.5 MB per-core L2 cache and higher 4.80 GHz boost clock. The physics win of 41.5% points to efficient handling of constraint-based calculations. The find prime numbers win of 54.2% reflects fast integer division and branch handling, while the floating point win of 9.7% shows competitive scalar FPU throughput.

The use-case split is clear. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G suits desktop workloads involving compilation, rendering, compression, encryption, and any parallel task that can use more than 6 threads. The Intel Core 7 350 suits mobile workloads where power draw is critical, plus specific single-thread tasks like prime number calculations, physics simulation, and general single-threaded responsiveness. The Intel chip also delivers 59.7 GB/s memory bandwidth despite single-channel operation, which helps memory-bound single-thread tasks. The AMD chip provides 51.2 GB/s through dual-channel DDR4, a lower peak but with ECC support for reliability-sensitive environments.