AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE vs Intel Core 5 315 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 5 315 also has 6 cores, but only 6 threads.

Q: What is the difference in boost clock speeds?

A: Both processors have the same boost clock of 4.40 GHz. However, the AMD chip has a base clock of 3.40 GHz, while the Intel chip has a base clock of 1.50 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE has 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 315 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Do these processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 315 does not support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has the higher overall benchmark percentile?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE sits at the 78th percentile among all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 315 sits at the 72nd percentile.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 315 has a launch MSRP of $340. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE does not have a listed launch MSRP.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits cleanly by workload type. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE dominates in multithreaded and memory-sensitive tasks, taking 12 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons. Its wins include all Cinebench tests (R15, R20, R23, both multi-core and single-core), data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, integer math, multithread performance, and random string sorting.

The Intel Core 5 315 wins only 5 tests, but they are clustered in specific areas: prime number finding, floating point math, physics simulation, and single-thread performance (both PassMark single-thread entries). For workloads that rely on single-core speed, such as physics calculations or older games that use one thread heavily, the Intel chip shows a clear advantage.

The AMD chip also holds a decisive lead in the overall average benchmark score: 25880 versus 18188 for Intel, a difference of roughly 42%. The database places the AMD chip near the AMD Ryzen 5 230 and Intel Core i7-11700K, while the Intel chip sits alongside the Intel Core i7-9700 and AMD Ryzen 7 5700U.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE uses the Zen 3 architecture on the Cezanne codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It integrates 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 315 uses the Wildcat Lake codename on a 3 nm process at Intel, with no transistor or die size data recorded.

Memory architecture diverges sharply. The AMD chip supports DDR4 memory over a dual-channel bus with a recorded bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel bus with a higher recorded bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. Despite having a narrower memory bus, the Intel chip's newer memory standard delivers more raw bandwidth.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The AMD chip provides Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Intel chip provides Gen 4 with only 6 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics differ as well: AMD uses Radeon Vega 7, while Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores.

The production status for both is Active. The AMD chip was released in May 2024, while the Intel chip was released in April 2026. The AMD chip targets the desktop segment with an AM4 socket, while the Intel chip targets mobile with a BGA 1516 socket.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ: AMD has 6 cores and 12 threads, Intel has 6 cores and 6 threads. Base clocks differ significantly: AMD at 3.40 GHz versus Intel at 1.50 GHz, while boost clocks match at 4.40 GHz. The TDP rating differs: AMD at 65 watts, Intel at 15 watts.

Cache layouts are different. AMD uses 64 KB L1 per core and 512 KB L2 per core, with 16 MB L3. Intel uses 192 KB L1 total and 2.5 MB L2 total, with 6 MB shared L3. The Intel chip's L1 and L2 figures are aggregate values, not per-core values.

Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR4, Intel supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Memory bus width differs: AMD is dual-channel, Intel is single-channel. ECC support is present on AMD but absent on Intel. PCIe generation and lane count differ: AMD Gen 3 with 16 lanes, Intel Gen 4 with 6 lanes.

The market segment differs: AMD is Desktop, Intel is Mobile. The part numbers differ: AMD is 100-000001514, Intel is SAEFC. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single win for the AMD chip comes in PassMark integer math, where it scores 67582 against Intel's 31690, a 113.3% advantage. This is more than double the Intel result and indicates a substantial edge in arithmetic-heavy integer workloads. Data compression shows a 56% lead (228037 versus 146143), and random string sorting shows a 35.4% lead (23769 versus 17551).

In Cinebench tests, the AMD chip consistently leads by 19.4% in multi-core tests across all three versions (R15, R20, R23). The single-core Cinebench results show a similar margin: 19.6% in R15, 19.4% in R20, and 19.4% in R23. This consistency across Cinebench versions suggests the AMD architecture handles both single-threaded and multi-threaded rendering workloads better.

The Intel chip's biggest win is in PassMark prime number finding, where it scores 112 against AMD's 49, a 56.2% advantage. This is a specialized workload that rewards the Intel chip's architecture. Floating point math goes to Intel by 10% (42441 versus 38204), and physics simulation goes to Intel by 44.3% (1163 versus 648).

The PassMark single-thread score goes to Intel by 19.4% (4021 versus 3240). This is notable because the Cinebench single-core results favor AMD by nearly the same margin in the opposite direction. The discrepancy suggests the two chips have different strengths within single-threaded workloads: AMD wins in Cinebench rendering, while Intel wins in PassMark's synthetic single-thread test.

Data encryption favors AMD by 30.5% (14509 versus 11119), and extended instructions favor AMD by 19.6% (15714 versus 13143). The overall multithread PassMark score favors AMD by 18.2% (18057 versus 15272).

The Verdict

The data presents two processors with opposite design priorities. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE is a 65-watt desktop chip with simultaneous multithreading, a dual-channel DDR4 memory bus, and 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes. It wins the majority of benchmark comparisons, particularly in integer math, data compression, encryption, and every Cinebench test. Its average benchmark score of 25880 places it in the 78th percentile, close to the Intel Core i7-11700K.

The Intel Core 5 315 is a 15-watt mobile chip with no multithreading, a single-channel DDR5/LPDDR5X bus, and only 6 PCIe Gen 4 lanes. It wins in prime number finding, floating point math, physics, and PassMark single-thread tests. Its average score of 18188 places it in the 72nd percentile, near the Intel Core i7-9700 and AMD Ryzen 7 5700U.

For users prioritizing multithreaded productivity, data-heavy workloads, or rendering tasks, the AMD chip is the clear choice. The 19.4% Cinebench multi-core lead and the 113.3% integer math lead are decisive. For users prioritizing raw single-thread synthetic performance, physics simulations, or floating point calculations, the Intel chip offers a 19.4% PassMark single-thread lead and a 44.3% physics simulation lead.

The Intel chip also delivers higher memory bandwidth at 59.7 GB/s despite the single-channel bus, and it uses a newer 3 nm process. However, the AMD chip compensates with SMT and a larger cache. The overall record favors AMD with 12 wins versus 5 for Intel.