AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE vs Intel Core 7 253PE Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE records an average benchmark score of 40557, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE scores 25880. Intel sits at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, compared to AMD’s 78th percentile.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel part scores 24880 in Cinebench R23 multi-core versus 15504 for the AMD chip, a delta of 37.7% in Intel’s favor.

Q: Does the Intel processor win every benchmark in the head-to-head comparison?

A: Yes, the recorded data shows 17 wins for Intel and 0 for AMD across all 17 compared tests, including both Cinebench and Passmark workloads.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE supports DDR4 only, while the Intel Core 7 253PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE boosts to 5.50 GHz, which is higher than the AMD’s 4.40 GHz boost clock.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No, neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE uses the Zen 3 architecture under the Cezanne codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It packages 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 253PE, by contrast, uses the Bartlett Lake codename on Intel’s 10 nm process, with transistor count and die size not recorded in the database.

Core configuration differs sharply. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, while Intel provides 10 cores and 20 threads. Cache hierarchies also diverge: AMD uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3. Intel uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3.

Process node and foundry choices separate these parts fundamentally. TSMC fabricates the AMD chip at 7 nm, while Intel fabs its own silicon at 10 nm. The memory controller on Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, with a dual-channel bus rated at 89.6 GB/s. AMD only supports DDR4, also dual-channel, at 51.2 GB/s.

PCIe generation differs as well. Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, while AMD provides Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes. Both support ECC memory, which positions both for workstation-adjacent workloads.

Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon Vega 7, Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part is listed as a 5000 series desktop processor on Socket AM4, released May 2024. Intel is a “Core 7” generation part on Socket 1700, released March 2026. Both remain active in production.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE does not win any of the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. Every recorded test, from Cinebench R15 through Passmark physics, favors the Intel Core 7 253PE. That does not mean the AMD part lacks a use case; its strengths appear in the context of its own platform and efficiency profile.

The AMD chip runs on AM4 with DDR4, which suits systems already invested in that socket and memory type. Its 6-core, 12-thread layout with a 65 W TDP and 4.40 GHz boost offers a compact desktop option with Radeon Vega 7 graphics. For users constrained to AM4, this is the only one of the two that fits.

The Intel Core 7 253PE wins across the board, but its advantages are largest in specific workload categories. Passmark physics shows a 64.9% lead, and find prime numbers shows 64.5%. Floating point math trails at 52.8% ahead. These are compute-heavy workloads where Intel’s extra cores and higher clocks matter most.

Data-centric tasks also favor Intel heavily. Data compression scores 339133 versus 228037, a 32.8% gap. Integer math is 40.8% ahead. Random string sorting is 27.5% ahead. The Intel part also leads in single-threaded performance by 18.1% on Passmark single thread, making it stronger for lightly threaded applications as well.

The AMD part does offer one practical advantage: its 7 nm process from TSMC, while Intel uses 10 nm. That process difference does not translate into a benchmark win in the recorded data, but it does indicate a different manufacturing approach.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE | Intel Core 7 253PE |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 6 | 10 |

| Threads | 12 | 20 |

| Base clock | 3.40 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.40 GHz | 5.50 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 3 | Not recorded |

| Codename | Cezanne | Bartlett Lake |

| Process node | 7 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 10,700 million | Not recorded |

| Die size | 180 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 cache | 64 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 512 KB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 16 MB | 33 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 16 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Vega 7 | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Release date | 2024-05-06 | 2026-03-08 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $384 |

| Multiplier unlocked | No | No |

The Intel part doubles the core count and adds eight threads over AMD. Its base clock is lower, 2.50 GHz versus 3.40 GHz, but the boost clock reaches 5.50 GHz versus 4.40 GHz. Both run at a 65 W TDP, which makes the power envelope identical despite Intel’s higher peak frequency.

Memory bandwidth shows a large gap: 89.6 GB/s for Intel versus 51.2 GB/s for AMD, driven by DDR5 support. L3 cache is more than double on Intel, 33 MB versus 16 MB. L2 per core is four times larger on Intel at 2 MB versus 512 KB.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Cinebench results show a consistent 37.7% to 37.9% advantage for the Intel Core 7 253PE across all six tests. In R15 multi-core, Intel scores 2507 versus AMD’s 1562, a 37.7% delta. R15 single-core gives 354 versus 220, a 37.9% gap. R20 multi-core is 10449 versus 6511, again 37.7% behind. R20 single-core is 1475 versus 918, a 37.8% delta. R23 multi-core is 24880 versus 15504, 37.7%. R23 single-core is 3512 versus 2188, 37.7%.

Passmark results show wider variation. The smallest Intel lead is in single-threaded tests: 3955 versus 3240, an 18.1% margin. Data encryption shows a 21.1% gap at 18385 versus 14509. Random string sorting is 27.5% ahead with 32777 versus 23769. Extended instructions give a 27.9% lead at 21806 versus 15714.

The largest gaps appear in Passmark physics and prime number finding. Physics: Intel 1845 versus AMD 648, a 64.9% delta. Find prime numbers: Intel 138 versus AMD 49, a 64.5% delta. Floating point math lands at 80870 versus 38204, a 52.8% lead. Integer math is 114158 versus 67582, 40.8% ahead.

Passmark multithread shows 29271 versus 18057, a 38.3% margin. Data compression is 339133 versus 228037, 32.8% ahead. Across all 17 head-to-head tests, the smallest margin is 18.1% and the largest is 64.9%. The Intel part does not trail in a single recorded workload.

The nearest rival data puts each processor in context. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE sits within 0.5% of the Intel Core i7-14701TE and AMD Ryzen AI 5 340, and within 0.4% of the Intel Core i7-11700K. The Intel Core 7 253PE is within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H and within 0.2% of the Intel Xeon 6357P. Both chips compete at the top of their respective performance tiers, though the Intel part occupies a higher percentile overall.