AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE vs Intel Core 7 251TE Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE and the Intel Core 7 251TE are both active, desktop-class processors, but the benchmark data places them in distinctly different performance tiers. The Intel Core 7 251TE, with its 24 cores and 32 threads, dominates the recorded benchmarks, securing wins in all 17 head-to-head comparisons against the 6-core, 12-thread AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE. The data shows a clear hierarchy where the Intel part leads in both multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads, though the margin of victory varies significantly by test type.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 7 251TE delivers a sweeping victory across the entire benchmark suite. In Cinebench tests, the Intel processor’s advantage is consistent and substantial. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel part scores 25518 against the AMD’s 15504, a delta of -39.2% from the AMD’s perspective. The single-core results show a similar pattern, with Intel leading 3602 to 2188 in Cinebench R23 single-core, also a -39.3% delta. This consistency extends across older Cinebench versions: in R20 multi-core, Intel scores 10717 versus 6511, and in R15 multi-core, Intel scores 2572 versus 1562, with deltas of -39.2% and -39.3% respectively. The single-core R20 and R15 results follow the same trend, with Intel ahead by -39.3% in both cases.

The PassMark suite reveals where the Intel Core 7 251TE’s core count provides its most pronounced benefits. The largest margin comes in PassMark physics, where Intel scores 1938 against AMD’s 648, a -66.6% delta. PassMark find prime numbers shows a -65% delta, with Intel at 140 and AMD at 49. Floating point math is another decisive win for Intel, scoring 85607 versus 38204, a -55.4% delta. Integer math follows at -46.3%, with Intel at 125739 and AMD at 67582. PassMark multithread shows Intel at 30022 versus 18057, a -39.9% delta, and random string sorting shows Intel at 39643 versus 23769, a -40% delta.

The Intel lead narrows considerably in certain workloads. PassMark data compression shows Intel at 334399 against AMD’s 228037, a -31.8% delta, while data encryption shows Intel at 22176 versus 14509, a -34.6% delta. The closest contest is in PassMark extended instructions, where Intel’s 16974 narrowly beats AMD’s 15714, a -7.4% delta. Similarly, PassMark single-thread shows Intel at 3568 versus AMD’s 3240, a -9.2% delta. These figures indicate that while the Intel processor dominates heavily in parallel workloads, its single-thread and extended instruction advantages, while real, are far less dramatic.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different architectures. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE uses the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, fabricated on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The Intel Core 7 251TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel. It features 24 cores and 32 threads, with a base clock of 1.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The core count difference is the primary architectural differentiator, with Intel offering four times the cores and nearly three times the threads.

Cache configurations differ significantly. The AMD processor provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part’s larger L3 cache, more than double the AMD’s, aligns with its role as a higher-core-count part. The die size also reflects this difference, with Intel at 215 mm² versus AMD’s 180 mm². The AMD processor’s transistor count is listed at 10,700 million, while the Intel processor’s transistor count is not recorded in the database.

Memory support and I/O also differ. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE supports DDR4 memory on a dual-channel bus with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel Core 7 251TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part’s memory bandwidth is a substantial advantage, offering 89.6 GB/s versus AMD’s 51.2 GB/s. For PCIe, the AMD processor uses Gen 3 with 16 lanes, while the Intel processor uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Both processors support ECC memory. The integrated graphics differ as well, with AMD using Radeon Vega 7 and Intel using UHD Graphics 770.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher core count?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has 24 cores and 32 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

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

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE boosts to 5.40 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE boosts to 4.40 GHz. The Intel part’s base clock is 1.40 GHz, compared to the AMD’s 3.40 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports faster PCIe?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE supports PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE has a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE has 16 MB of L3 cache.

Q: What is the recorded average benchmark score for each?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has an average benchmark score of 41650. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE has an average benchmark score of 25880.

Specification Differences

The recorded data shows several specification differences between the two processors.

• Cores: AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE has 6 cores. Intel Core 7 251TE has 24 cores.
• Threads: AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE has 12 threads. Intel Core 7 251TE has 32 threads.
• Base Clock: AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE is 3.40 GHz. Intel Core 7 251TE is 1.40 GHz.
• Boost Clock: AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE is 4.40 GHz. Intel Core 7 251TE is 5.40 GHz.
• TDP: AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE is 65. Intel Core 7 251TE is 45.
• Socket: AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE uses AMD Socket AM4. Intel Core 7 251TE uses Intel Socket 1700.
• Process Node: AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE is 7 nm. Intel Core 7 251TE is 10 nm.
• Foundry: AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE is TSMC. Intel Core 7 251TE is Intel.
• Die Size: AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE is 180 mm². Intel Core 7 251TE is 215 mm².
• L1 Cache: AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE is 64 KB per core. Intel Core 7 251TE is 80 KB per core.
• L2 Cache: AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE is 512 KB per core. Intel Core 7 251TE is 1.25 MB per core.
• L3 Cache: AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE is 16 MB. Intel Core 7 251TE is 36 MB shared.
• Memory Support: AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE supports DDR4. Intel Core 7 251TE supports DDR4 and DDR5.
• Memory Bandwidth: AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE is 51.2 GB/s. Intel Core 7 251TE is 89.6 GB/s.
• PCIe: AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE is Gen 3, 16 lanes. Intel Core 7 251TE is Gen 5, 16 lanes.
• Integrated Graphics: AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE uses Radeon Vega 7. Intel Core 7 251TE uses UHD Graphics 770.
• Transistors: AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE has 10,700 million. Intel Core 7 251TE has no recorded value.
• Release Date: AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE released 2024-05-06. Intel Core 7 251TE released 2025-01-12.
• Average Benchmark Score: AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE is 25880. Intel Core 7 251TE is 41650.
• Percentile vs All CPUs: AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE is 78. Intel Core 7 251TE is 88.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 251TE wins every recorded benchmark comparison. Its largest advantages appear in highly parallel workloads. PassMark physics shows the biggest gap, with Intel at 1938 versus AMD’s 648, a -66.6% delta. PassMark find prime numbers is also a decisive Intel win at -65%. Floating point math, integer math, and multithread workloads all show Intel leading by margins between -39.9% and -55.4%. These results align with the Intel part’s 24-core, 32-thread configuration, which provides far more parallel execution resources than the AMD’s 6-core, 12-thread design. The Intel processor’s 36 MB of L3 cache and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth likely contribute to its strong showing in memory-intensive workloads such as data compression and encryption, where it leads by -31.8% and -34.6% respectively.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE, despite losing all comparisons, shows competitive positioning in specific areas. Its narrowest losses are in PassMark extended instructions (-7.4%) and PassMark single-thread (-9.2%). These smaller deltas suggest that the Zen 3 architecture’s per-core efficiency keeps it closer to the Intel part in lightly threaded and specialized instruction workloads. The AMD processor’s 3.40 GHz base clock is notably higher than the Intel’s 1.40 GHz, which may help in scenarios where sustained base-clock operation matters. The AMD part also uses a 7 nm process at TSMC, compared to Intel’s 10 nm process, and has a lower die size of 180 mm² versus 215 mm². Its TDP of 65 exceeds the Intel’s 45, indicating a different power envelope. The AMD processor’s average benchmark score of 25880 places it near rivals like the Intel Core i7-11700K at 25812 and the AMD Ryzen 5 230 at 25782, while the Intel Core 7 251TE’s score of 41650 sits close to the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H at 41621. The data confirms the Intel Core 7 251TE as the higher-performing processor across the board, with the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE offering a more modest set of capabilities centered on its Zen 3 core design.