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

The benchmark data in this comparison is decisively one-sided. Across all 17 recorded head-to-head tests, the Intel Core 7 253PTE delivers a higher score than the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE. The Intel part wins every single workload category, from short single-threaded bursts to sustained multi-threaded rendering, and the margins are often substantial. The AMD processor does not record a single victory in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most striking gaps appear in the PassMark arithmetic and physics tests. In integer math, the Intel Core 7 253PTE scores 119,552 against 67,582 for the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE, a delta of 43.5% in Intel's favor. Floating point math shows a nearly identical story: Intel scores 67,209, AMD scores 38,204, a 43.2% advantage for Intel. The PassMark physics test is even more lopsided, with Intel at 1,318 versus AMD at 648, a 50.8% gap. These three workloads clearly indicate a large raw compute advantage for the Intel chip.

Cinebench results confirm the same pattern with slightly smaller but still consistent margins. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, Intel scores 21,276 against AMD's 15,504, a 27.1% lead. Single-core R23 shows Intel at 3,003 versus AMD's 2,188, also a 27.1% difference. The R20 and R15 versions follow the same trend: R20 multi-core sees Intel at 8,935 and AMD at 6,511 (27.1% delta), while R15 multi-core has Intel at 2,144 and AMD at 1,562 (27.1% delta). Single-core R20 gives Intel 1,261 against AMD's 918 (27.2% delta), and R15 single-core gives Intel 302 versus AMD's 220 (27.2% delta). The consistency of these percentages across all Cinebench versions suggests the performance ratio is stable regardless of render complexity.

PassMark's multi-threaded score also favors Intel by 27.9%, with Intel at 25,031 and AMD at 18,057. Data compression shows a smaller lead: Intel at 275,828 versus AMD at 228,037, a 17.3% delta. Random string sorting has Intel at 28,227 and AMD at 23,769, a 15.8% gap. Extended instruction throughput gives Intel 17,099 against AMD's 15,714, an 8.1% difference. Data encryption is the closest test in the entire set: Intel at 15,500, AMD at 14,509, a delta of just 6.4%. Prime number search shows a large margin, with Intel at 82 versus AMD at 49, a 40.2% gap. Single-thread PassMark gives Intel 3,794 and AMD 3,240, a 14.6% difference.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE does not win any of the 17 recorded benchmarks. Every single data point in the head-to-head table lists the Intel Core 7 253PTE as the winner. The closest contest is data encryption, where Intel's lead shrinks to 6.4%, but it is still a loss for AMD. The second-closest is extended instructions at 8.1%, followed by single-thread PassMark at 14.6%. Even in the workloads where AMD comes nearest to parity, the Intel part maintains a clear numerical advantage.

The Intel Core 7 253PTE wins everywhere, but the magnitude of the win varies by workload. Its largest margins come in physics, integer math, and floating point math, where it leads by roughly 43% to 51%. Its smallest margins are in encryption and extended instructions, where it leads by 6.4% and 8.1% respectively. This pattern indicates that the Intel chip's advantage is most pronounced in heavily parallel arithmetic tasks and less pronounced in memory-latency-sensitive or specialized instruction workloads.

For the AMD part, the data shows no workload category where it outperforms the Intel rival. Its best relative showing is in encryption, but even there it trails by a measurable margin. The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE remains competitive only in the sense that it is not completely blown out in every test; it comes within single-digit percentages in two tests and within 15% in three more.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE is built on the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It has 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 253PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel, and it has 10 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 1.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Intel part boosts to a higher frequency despite the lower base clock.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD chip provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has a larger L3 pool by more than double, and its per-core L2 is four times larger. The AMD chip has a total transistor count of 10,700 million on a die size of 180 mm², while the Intel chip does not have transistor or die size data recorded in the database.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD part supports DDR4 only, with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the AMD chip uses Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Intel chip uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics differ, with AMD using Radeon Vega 7 and Intel using UHD Graphics 730. The AMD chip uses Socket AM4, while the Intel chip uses Socket 1700. The AMD part has a TDP of 65 watts, while the Intel part has a TDP of 45 watts.

The Verdict

The recorded data is unambiguous. The Intel Core 7 253PTE outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE in every single benchmark test in the database. The Intel chip leads by at least 6.4% and by as much as 50.8%, depending on the workload. Its average benchmark score is 34,962, compared to the AMD chip's 25,880. The AMD chip's nearest rival is the Intel Core i7-11700K with an average score of 25,812, a delta of 0.3%. The Intel Core 7 253PTE sits among much faster company: its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13800H at 34,988 (delta -0.1%), the Intel Core i9-12900HX at 35,003 (delta -0.1%), and the Intel Xeon 6349P at 34,890 (delta 0.2%). The Intel part's percentile ranking against all CPUs is 84, while the AMD part ranks at 78.

For users choosing strictly on benchmark performance, the Intel Core 7 253PTE is the clear pick. It wins on multi-threaded rendering, single-threaded speed, data compression, encryption, physics simulation, and all arithmetic workloads. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE does offer a lower TDP of 65 watts compared to Intel's 45 watts, but that is the only metric where the AMD chip shows a favorable number, and it is not a performance metric. The Intel part also supports DDR5 memory, which the AMD part does not, and it provides a Gen 5 PCIe interface. The data does not show any reason to prefer the AMD chip for raw speed.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE boosts to 5.40 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE boosts to 4.40 GHz.

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 7 253PTE has 10 cores and 20 threads.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two in any recorded test?

A: The largest gap is in the PassMark physics test, where the Intel Core 7 253PTE leads by 50.8%, scoring 1,318 versus 648.

Q: Which processor supports DDR5 memory?

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

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE has an average benchmark score of 34,962, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE has an average score of 25,880.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE has a TDP of 65 watts, while the Intel Core 7 253PTE has a TDP of 45 watts.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE | Intel Core 7 253PTE |

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

| Cores | 6 | 10 |

| Threads | 12 | 20 |

| Base Clock | 3.40 GHz | 1.80 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.40 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Process Node | 7 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| 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 (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

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

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

| Part Number | 100-000001514 | SA4QK |

| Transistors | 10,700 million | Not recorded |

| Die Size | 180 mm² | Not recorded |