AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE vs Intel Core 5 330 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents a clear split: AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE wins 12 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons, while Intel Core 5 330 takes 5. The most decisive AMD victory comes in PassMark integer math, where the Ryzen scores 67,582 against Intel's 33,258, a 103.2% margin. That is the single largest delta in the entire comparison, and it points to a substantial advantage in general arithmetic workloads.

Cinebench results are consistently in AMD's favor. The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE leads by 17.9% in Cinebench R23 multi-core (15,504 vs 13,150) and by the same percentage in single-core (2,188 vs 1,856). The pattern repeats across R15 and R20: 17.9% and 18.3% in R15, 17.9% and 17.8% in R20. The consistency of these margins suggests a fundamental throughput advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk.

PassMark data compression shows AMD with 228,037 against Intel's 145,287, a 57% lead. Data encryption follows with 14,509 vs 11,076, a 31% margin. Extended instructions land at 22.7% ahead for AMD (15,714 vs 12,808). Random string sorting adds another AMD win at 33.8% (23,769 vs 17,771). The multi-thread PassMark score favors AMD at 18,057 vs 15,471, a 16.7% difference.

Intel's wins are concentrated in specific math categories. PassMark find prime numbers shows Intel at 114 vs AMD's 49, a 57% lead in Intel's favor, an inversion of the typical pattern. Floating point math goes to Intel at 43,885 vs 38,204, a 12.9% margin. PassMark physics shows Intel at 1,201 vs 648, a 46% advantage. The PassMark single-thread score gives Intel 4,088 vs 3,240, a 20.7% lead.

The single-thread result is notable because it contradicts the Cinebench single-core findings. Cinebench R23 single-core favors AMD by 17.9%, while PassMark single-thread favors Intel by 20.7%. This divergence suggests the two CPUs have different microarchitectural strengths that different benchmarks expose.

Where Each One Wins

AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE dominates in compression, encryption, integer arithmetic, and extended instruction workloads. The 103.2% integer math lead and 57% compression advantage make it the clear choice for data processing tasks that rely on parallel integer operations. Its 12-thread configuration, enabled by simultaneous multithreading, likely contributes to its multi-core wins across all three Cinebench versions.

Intel Core 5 330 wins in prime number calculation, floating point math, physics simulation, and PassMark single-thread. The 46% physics lead and 57% prime number advantage indicate strong single-thread execution capabilities. The floating point win at 12.9% is more modest but still consistent. The PassMark single-thread score of 4,088 suggests that in certain single-threaded scenarios, Intel's higher boost clock of 4.60 GHz helps it outperform AMD's 4.40 GHz boost.

The benchmark split shows complementary strengths. AMD leads in throughput-heavy integer and data tasks, while Intel leads in precision-heavy floating point and isolated single-thread workloads. The Cinebench single-core results complicate the single-thread picture, since AMD wins those by 17.9% to 18.3%, yet loses PassMark single-thread by 20.7%. Benchmark methodology differences likely explain this: Cinebench R23 single-core renders a 3D scene, while PassMark single-thread runs a composite of several smaller tests.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE has an average benchmark score of 25,880, while Intel Core 5 330 scores 18,345. AMD also ranks in the 78th percentile of all CPUs, compared to Intel's 72nd percentile.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap?

A: Across all three Cinebench versions (R15, R20, R23), AMD leads by 17.9% in multi-core. PassMark multi-thread shows AMD ahead by 16.7%, with scores of 18,057 vs 15,471.

Q: Does Intel win any benchmarks by a large margin?

A: Yes. Intel leads by 57% in PassMark find prime numbers (114 vs 49) and by 46% in PassMark physics (1,201 vs 648). Intel also wins PassMark single-thread by 20.7% (4,088 vs 3,240).

Q: What is the biggest single benchmark difference?

A: PassMark integer math shows the largest gap: AMD scores 67,582 against Intel's 33,258, a 103.2% difference in AMD's favor.

Q: How do the CPUs compare in memory bandwidth?

A: Intel Core 5 330 has a higher recorded memory bandwidth at 59.7 GB/s, compared to AMD's 51.2 GB/s. Intel supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while AMD supports DDR4.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each CPU according to the database?

A: AMD's nearest rival is Intel Core i7-11700K with an average score of 25,812, a 0.3% difference. Intel Core 5 330's nearest rival is Intel Core i3-14100 at 18,318, a 0.1% difference.

Specification Differences

The two CPUs differ across nearly every specification category. AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE has 6 cores and 12 threads, while Intel Core 5 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads. AMD's base clock is 3.40 GHz with a boost of 4.40 GHz. Intel starts much lower at 1.50 GHz base but boosts higher to 4.60 GHz.

Thermal design power differs dramatically: AMD is rated at 65 watts, Intel at 15 watts. This reflects their different market segments. AMD targets desktop (Socket AM4), while Intel is a mobile part (BGA 1516 socket). The lower TDP of Intel aligns with mobile use.

Memory support diverges completely. AMD uses DDR4 with dual-channel access and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. Intel uses DDR5 and LPDDR5X with single-channel access and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. AMD supports ECC memory, Intel does not. PCIe also differs: AMD offers Gen 3 with 16 lanes, Intel offers Gen 4 with 6 lanes.

Process technology shows a generational gap. AMD uses TSMC's 7 nm process with 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. Intel uses its own 3 nm process, with transistor count and die size not recorded in the database.

Cache configurations are structured differently. AMD has 64 KB L1 per core and 512 KB L2 per core, with 16 MB L3. Intel lists 192 KB L1, 2.5 MB L2, and 6 MB shared L3. The L3 difference is substantial: 16 MB vs 6 MB.

Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon Vega 7, Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The release dates are far apart, with AMD released in May 2024 and Intel in April 2026. The launch MSRP for Intel is $309; AMD has no recorded launch MSRP.

Architecture Differences

AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE uses Zen 3 architecture under the Cezanne codename. This is a 5000 series part built by TSMC at 7 nm. The architecture supports simultaneous multithreading, which explains the 12 threads from 6 cores. The Zen 3 design pairs each core with 64 KB L1 and 512 KB L2, sharing a 16 MB L3 pool across the chip.

Intel Core 5 330 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, built on Intel's 3 nm process. The generation is listed as Core 5 (Wildcat Lake). Intel does not list a named architecture in the database, but the data shows 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning no multithreading support. The cache layout is 192 KB L1, 2.5 MB L2, and 6 MB shared L3, a smaller L3 pool than AMD's.

The process node difference is significant: 7 nm vs 3 nm. This likely contributes to Intel's much lower 15 watt TDP despite a higher boost clock. The foundry also differs: TSMC for AMD, Intel for Intel's own chip.

Intel integrates Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, a newer generation than AMD's Radeon Vega 7. However, the database does not include graphics benchmarks, so direct GPU performance comparison is not possible from the recorded data.

The memory architecture reflects a fundamental platform split. AMD uses dual-channel DDR4, while Intel uses single-channel DDR5/LPDDR5X. Despite the single-channel bus, Intel records higher bandwidth at 59.7 GB/s versus AMD's 51.2 GB/s. The ECC support on AMD but not on Intel is another architectural distinction, relevant for stability-sensitive workloads.

The Verdict

The benchmark data supports a clear division of use cases. AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE is the stronger multi-core processor across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, with consistent 17.9% leads. Its 12 threads and 16 MB L3 cache serve workloads that scale with parallelism. The 103.2% integer math advantage and 57% compression lead make it suitable for data processing, database operations, and encryption tasks. The 78th percentile ranking versus Intel's 72nd percentile aligns with its higher average score of 25,880 vs 18,345.

Intel Core 5 330 offers strengths in specific single-thread and floating point scenarios. The 4,088 PassMark single-thread score and 46% physics lead indicate strong performance in lightly threaded applications. The 15 watt TDP makes it appropriate for power-constrained mobile designs, though the database does not include battery or thermal measurements. The 59.7 GB/s memory bandwidth is higher than AMD's, which may benefit memory-bound workloads despite the single-channel limitation.

For multi-threaded productivity and data-heavy tasks, the recorded data favors AMD. For single-thread performance in specific math and physics workloads, Intel leads. The choice depends on which benchmark categories match the intended workload. The database shows 12 wins for AMD versus 5 for Intel, but the Intel wins include two of the largest margins in the comparison (57% and 46%). Neither CPU dominates every category, and the two chips target different market segments: desktop for AMD, mobile for Intel.