AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE vs Intel Core 5 213PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a decisive and uniform victory for the Intel Core 5 213PE across every single recorded test. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE fails to secure a win in any of the 17 head-to-head comparisons. This is not a marginal edge; the Intel part leads by double digits in most workloads and by overwhelming margins in several specific tasks.

The most striking separation appears in Cinebench testing. In the R23 multi-core test, Intel scores 22468 against AMD's 15504, a 31% delta. The R20 multi-core test shows the same pattern: 9436 versus 6511, again 31% behind. Single-core results follow the same trend, with Intel scoring 3172 in R23 single-core versus 2188 for AMD, a 31% gap. The R15 suite repeats the identical delta of 31% in both multi-core and single-core runs, with Intel posting 2264 and 319 against AMD's 1562 and 220. These consistent percentages across multiple Cinebench versions indicate a uniform architectural advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk.

PassMark results reinforce the pattern but with varying intensity. The largest deficit for AMD appears in the physics test, where Intel scores 1624 against AMD's 648, a staggering 60.1% delta. Prime number finding shows a 57% gap, with Intel at 114 and AMD at 49. Floating point math is another major differentiator: Intel scores 68587 versus AMD's 38204, a 44.3% delta. These three tests highlight the Intel part's strength in compute-heavy, iteration-dense workloads.

Other PassMark tests show smaller but still significant gaps. Integer math favors Intel at 92089 versus 67582, a 26.6% delta. Random string sorting shows Intel ahead 32027 to 23769, a 25.8% gap. Data compression favors Intel 298804 to 228037, a 23.7% delta. Extended instructions land at 19565 versus 15714, a 19.7% gap. Single-thread performance shows Intel at 4060 against AMD's 3240, a 20.2% delta. The smallest margin in the entire set is data encryption, where Intel leads 15916 to 14509, still an 8.8% advantage.

The overall average benchmark score tells the same story. Intel's average is 35428 against AMD's 25880, a difference of roughly 37%. The percentile rankings corroborate this: Intel sits at the 85th percentile of all CPUs, while AMD sits at the 78th. The nearest rivals for each chip also contextualize their positions. AMD's closest competitor is the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 at 25981, a 0.4% delta, meaning the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE is essentially neck-and-neck with that part. Intel's nearest rival is the Intel Core i7-13700T at 35403, a 0.1% delta, placing the Core 5 213PE in the same performance tier as that chip.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in multi-core Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE wins decisively with a score of 22468, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE scores 15504. That is a 31% delta in Intel's favor.

Q: How large is the single-thread performance gap?

A: The Intel part scores 3172 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 4060 in PassMark single-thread. The AMD part scores 2188 and 3240 respectively. The R23 delta is 31%, while the PassMark delta is 20.2%.

Q: Which workload shows the smallest difference between the two?

A: Data encryption shows the narrowest margin. Intel scores 15916 and AMD scores 14509, an 8.8% delta.

Q: What is the most lopsided test result?

A: The PassMark physics test shows the largest gap. Intel scores 1624 versus AMD's 648, a 60.1% delta.

Q: How do the two chips compare in overall average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has an average benchmark score of 35428, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE averages 25880. The Intel part also ranks at the 85th percentile of all CPUs, compared to AMD's 78th.

Q: Are there any tests where the AMD processor wins?

A: No. Across all 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks, the Intel Core 5 213PE wins every single test.

The Verdict

The recorded data makes the recommendation straightforward. The Intel Core 5 213PE is the stronger processor in every measurable category. Its 85th percentile ranking versus AMD's 78th, its 35428 average score versus 25880, and its clean sweep across all 17 benchmarks leave no ambiguity. Anyone choosing primarily on the basis of raw performance should select the Intel part.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE does have a place, but only in contexts where its specific platform attributes matter more than raw compute. It uses the AMD Socket AM4 platform and integrates Radeon Vega 7 graphics, which may suit existing AM4 system owners. However, the performance data shows that even in AMD's strongest relative test, data encryption, it still trails by 8.8%. In its weakest test, physics, it trails by 60.1%.

The benchmark results indicate that the Intel Core 5 213PE belongs in a higher performance tier entirely. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-13700T, Intel Core i7-12700KF, Intel Core i5-13600T, and Intel Core i7-12700K, all with average scores between 35287 and 35403. The AMD part's nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-11700K, AMD Ryzen 5 230, AMD Ryzen AI 5 340, and Intel Core i7-14701TE, all clustered between 25782 and 26013. The two chips do not even compete in adjacent performance strata.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 5 213PE uses 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks differ substantially: AMD runs at 3.40 GHz, Intel at 2.70 GHz. Boost clocks invert the relationship: AMD boosts to 4.40 GHz, while Intel boosts to 5.20 GHz.

Both chips carry a 65 TDP, but their sockets are incompatible. AMD uses the AMD Socket AM4, while Intel uses the Intel Socket 1700. Cache configurations diverge sharply. AMD provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3. Intel provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3.

Memory support differs as well. AMD supports DDR4 only, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the bandwidth figures differ: AMD lists 51.2 GB/s, Intel lists 76.8 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. PCIe capabilities favor Intel, which offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, while AMD offers Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics also differ. AMD uses Radeon Vega 7, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The part numbers are 100-000001514 for AMD and SA4QG for Intel. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221. Release dates place AMD at May 2024 and Intel at March 2026.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE is built on Zen 3 architecture with the codename Cezanne. It belongs to the Ryzen 5 generation within the 5000 series. The manufacturing process is 7 nm at TSMC, with 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. Intel's Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation. Its process node is 10 nm at Intel, with no transistor count or die size recorded in the database.

The core count difference of 8 versus 6, combined with the thread count difference of 16 versus 12, helps explain Intel's multi-core dominance. The cache hierarchy also favors Intel in total capacity, particularly the 24 MB shared L3 versus AMD's 16 MB, and the 2 MB per-core L2 versus AMD's 512 KB per-core L2. The Intel part's higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz versus 4.40 GHz contributes to its single-thread advantage, which shows up consistently across Cinebench and PassMark single-thread tests.

The Intel part's support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, along with its higher memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s versus 51.2 GB/s, gives it a platform-level advantage in memory-bound workloads. PCIe Gen 5 support versus Gen 3 further extends the Intel platform's headroom for high-bandwidth peripherals. The AMD part's 7 nm TSMC process is denser than Intel's 10 nm process, but the benchmark data indicates that architectural efficiency and higher core counts on the Intel side outweigh the process node advantage. The production status for both parts is Active, confirming both remain available in the market.