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

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE and Intel Core 5 213PTE occupy different positions in the desktop processor landscape. The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE is a 65 W, 6-core, 12-thread part built on TSMC's 7 nm process with Zen 3 architecture, while the Core 5 213PTE is a 45 W, 8-core, 16-thread processor from Intel using a 10 nm process and Bartlett Lake design. Benchmark results show the Intel part winning 16 of 17 head-to-head comparisons, with the AMD chip taking only one narrow victory. The average benchmark score for the Intel Core 5 213PTE is 32924, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE averages 25880, sitting at the 78th percentile. This gap of roughly 27% in average score, combined with the Intel part's higher core count and boost clock, defines the competitive relationship between these two processors.

The Verdict

The data presents a clear hierarchy between these two desktop processors. The Intel Core 5 213PTE outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE across nearly every recorded benchmark. The Intel part delivers an average benchmark score of 32924, which places it 27% ahead of the AMD chip's 25880 average. In the nearest rival comparisons, the Core 5 213PTE sits within a tight cluster: it trails the Intel Core i7-12700 by 0.1%, leads the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H by 0.3%, and trails both the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and AMD Ryzen 7 8700G by 0.5%. This positions the Intel part as competitive with much more expensive enthusiast-grade silicon.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE, by contrast, matches closely with the Intel Core i7-11700K, leading it by 0.3%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 230, leading by 0.4%. It trails the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 by 0.4% and the Intel Core i7-14701TE by 0.5%. These rival deltas show the AMD part is a solid mid-range performer, but it does not reach the performance tier occupied by the Intel Core 5 213PTE.

For workloads that demand maximum multi-threaded throughput, high single-core responsiveness, or heavy math processing, the Intel Core 5 213PTE is the choice supported by the measured results. For a lower-power desktop part with a 65 W TDP, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE holds a niche where its 7 nm process and 6-core configuration still deliver respectable scores, but it trails in nearly every category. The single AMD win in data encryption (14509 versus 14413, a 0.7% margin) is too small to shift the overall verdict. The Intel part is faster, and the benchmark data does not suggest any scenario where the AMD chip closes the gap.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge significantly in their underlying designs. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE uses the Zen 3 architecture under the Cezanne codename, built on TSMC's 7 nm process. It integrates 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 213PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename with a 10 nm process from Intel's own foundry. Transistor count and die size for the Intel part are not recorded in the database.

Core and thread counts differ: the AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel chip has 8 cores and 16 threads. This gives the Intel part a 33% advantage in core count and a matching 33% advantage in thread count. Clock speeds also favor Intel. The AMD part runs at a base clock of 3.40 GHz and boosts to 4.40 GHz. The Intel part starts at 2.10 GHz but boosts to 5.20 GHz, a 0.8 GHz higher maximum boost. The lower base clock on the Intel part is offset by its much higher boost ceiling.

Cache hierarchies show different design priorities. The AMD processor provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has more L1 and L2 per core, and a larger L3 pool. The larger L3, combined with the extra cores, likely contributes to its multi-threaded advantage.

Memory support also differs. The AMD chip supports DDR4 with dual-channel access and 51.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also with dual-channel access, and reaches 76.8 GB/s of memory bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity favors Intel: the AMD part provides Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD chip uses Radeon Vega 7, while the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 730. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench results show a consistent and large advantage for the Intel Core 5 213PTE. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Intel part scores 2192 versus the AMD part's 1562, a delta of -28.7% favoring Intel. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the Intel part scores 309 versus 220, again a -28.8% delta. The pattern holds in R20: multicore 9135 versus 6511 (-28.7%), single-core 1289 versus 918 (-28.8%). In R23, the Intel part scores 21751 multicore versus 15504 (-28.7%) and 3070 single-core versus 2188 (-28.7%). The consistency of roughly 28-29% deltas across all six Cinebench tests indicates a systemic performance advantage, not a workload-specific quirk.

PassMark tests reveal a wider range of deltas. The largest Intel advantage appears in passmark physics, where the Intel part scores 2199 versus 648, a -70.5% delta. This is the biggest gap in the entire head-to-head set. Similarly, passmark find prime numbers shows 157 versus 49, a -68.8% delta. Floating point math also skews heavily toward Intel: 71722 versus 38204, a -46.7% delta. Integer math shows 93109 versus 67582, a -27.4% delta. Multithreaded performance in PassMark gives Intel 25590 versus 18057, a -29.4% delta. Random string sorting favors Intel at 30106 versus 23769, a -21% delta. Single-thread scores in PassMark give Intel 3718 versus 3240, a -12.9% delta. Extended instructions favor Intel by a smaller margin: 16146 versus 15714, a -2.7% delta. Data compression gives Intel 261083 versus 228037, a -12.7% delta.

The only AMD win comes in data encryption, where the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE scores 14509 versus the Intel part's 14413, a 0.7% delta. This is a narrow margin, and the absolute scores are close enough that run-to-run variation could plausibly flip the result, but the recorded data shows the AMD part ahead in this single test.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE has an average benchmark score of 32924, which is 27% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE's average of 25880.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two in any single benchmark?

A: The largest gap is in passmark physics, where the Intel Core 5 213PTE scores 2199 versus the AMD part's 648, a difference of 70.5% in Intel's favor.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE wins passmark data encryption with a score of 14509, compared to the Intel part's 14413, a 0.7% margin.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD processor supports DDR4. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two?

A: The AMD processor boosts to 4.40 GHz, while the Intel processor boosts to 5.20 GHz, a 0.8 GHz advantage for Intel.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins across the overwhelming majority of recorded workloads. Its 16 wins out of 17 head-to-head comparisons demonstrate dominance in both synthetic rendering and real-world math tasks. The Cinebench suite shows a uniform 28-29% advantage, which indicates that both single-threaded and multi-threaded rendering workloads will substantially favor the Intel part. The PassMark results reinforce this: physics processing shows the largest gap at 70.5%, prime number finding at 68.8%, and floating point math at 46.7%. These are compute-heavy tasks where the Intel part's higher boost clock, larger cache, and additional cores deliver clear benefits. Integer math, multithreaded performance, and random string sorting all favor Intel by margins between 21% and 29.4%. Even in workloads where the gap narrows, such as extended instructions at 2.7% and data compression at 12.7%, Intel still holds the lead.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE claims exactly one win: data encryption, with a 0.7% margin over the Intel part. This is a niche result, and the absolute scores (14509 versus 14413) are effectively tied. Outside of that single test, the AMD chip does not outperform the Intel chip in any recorded metric. The AMD part's lower power draw of 65 W versus 45 W for the Intel part is notable: despite the Intel part having more cores and a higher boost clock, it operates at a lower TDP. This suggests efficiency differences, but the benchmark data does not include power consumption measurements, so no quantitative efficiency comparison is possible.

For users prioritizing multi-threaded rendering, math-heavy simulations, or high single-core responsiveness, the Intel Core 5 213PTE is the clear choice based on the recorded scores. For workloads centered on data encryption, the AMD part has a marginal edge, but the difference is small. The Intel part's 83rd percentile ranking versus the AMD part's 78th percentile confirms its higher standing in the overall CPU performance distribution. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE remains a functional desktop processor, but the data shows it as a mid-range option that cannot match the Intel Core 5 213PTE's performance across the full benchmark suite.