AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE vs Intel Core 7 360 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data splits the two processors into clearly different performance profiles. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE wins 12 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 7 360 takes 5. The largest AMD margin comes in PassMark integer math, where it scores 67582 against Intel's 34238, a 97.4% advantage. That is nearly double the throughput in a workload that scales with thread count and core efficiency.

Cinebench results are uniformly in AMD's favor. The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE leads by 13.7% in R15 multi-core (1562 vs 1374), by 13.7% in R20 multi-core (6511 vs 5726), and by 13.7% in R23 multi-core (15504 vs 13634). Single-core Cinebench margins are similar: 14% in R15 (220 vs 193), 13.6% in R20 (918 vs 808), and 13.7% in R23 (2188 vs 1924). These are consistent deltas, not isolated spikes, indicating a steady architectural advantage in rendering workloads.

The Intel Core 7 360 counters in PassMark single-thread performance with a score of 4274 versus AMD's 3240, a 24.2% lead. That result repeats across both the single_thread and singlethread entries, confirming it is not a measurement artifact. Intel also wins floating-point math (44963 vs 38204, a 15% margin), physics (1213 vs 648, a 46.6% margin), and prime number finding (120 vs 49, a 59.2% margin). These wins cluster around tasks that favor high clock speed and specific instruction efficiency.

AMD's other notable victories include data compression (228037 vs 142877, up 59.6%), data encryption (14509 vs 11164, up 30%), extended instructions (15714 vs 12390, up 26.8%), random string sorting (23769 vs 17636, up 34.8%), and PassMark multithread (18057 vs 15544, up 16.2%). The overall pattern: AMD dominates threaded integer and memory-latency-sensitive tasks, while Intel excels in scalar single-thread and vectorized floating-point work.

Architecture Differences

The two chips come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE uses the Zen 3 architecture, codename Cezanne, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It packs 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The Intel Core 7 360 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, a 3 nm process at Intel, also with 6 cores but only 6 threads. Its base clock is 1.50 GHz with a boost of 4.80 GHz.

Thread count is the most consequential difference. AMD's simultaneous multithreading provides 12 threads against Intel's 6, which explains the large integer math and multithread gaps. The core count is equal at 6, but the thread advantage gives AMD a structural edge in parallel workloads.

Cache layouts differ sharply. AMD allocates 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a 16 MB shared L3. Intel uses 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and a 6 MB shared L3. Intel's larger per-core L1 and L2 help feed its scalar and floating-point units, while AMD's larger total L3 (16 MB vs 6 MB) benefits data-heavy threaded tasks.

Process technology favors Intel at 3 nm versus AMD's 7 nm, and the measured TDP reflects that: Intel is rated at 15 W, AMD at 65 W. The Intel part is a mobile chip on Intel BGA 1516 with single-channel memory support for DDR5 and LPDDR5X, delivering 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. AMD uses dual-channel DDR4 on AMD Socket AM4 with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. Intel's memory bandwidth is higher despite the single-channel bus, thanks to faster DDR5 signaling.

Other platform differences: AMD supports ECC memory, Intel does not. AMD provides PCIe Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes, Intel provides PCIe Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics also differ: AMD uses Radeon Vega 7, Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The Intel part includes a launch MSRP of $426, while AMD's database entry has no launch MSRP recorded.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE wins in threaded productivity and data-processing scenarios. Its 59.6% lead in data compression and 30% lead in data encryption make it the stronger choice for archiving, backup, and encrypted storage workloads. The 97.4% integer math advantage indicates superior throughput in general-purpose computing, compilation, and database-style operations. Random string sorting, up 34.8%, points to text processing and sorting-heavy applications. Cinebench multi-core wins across R15, R20, and R23 all show the same 13.7% margin, confirming consistent rendering performance.

The Intel Core 7 360 wins in single-thread responsiveness and specialized math. Its 24.2% PassMark single-thread lead means faster per-core execution for lightly threaded applications, UI interaction, and legacy software that uses one core. The 46.6% physics score advantage suggests better performance in physics simulation or game logic that relies on single-threaded steps. The 15% floating-point math lead and 59.2% prime number finding lead indicate strength in scientific computation, numerical analysis, and certain encryption or hashing routines that vectorize well.

PassMark multithread results show AMD ahead at 18057 versus 15544, a 16.2% margin. PassMark extended instructions favor AMD by 26.8% (15714 vs 12390). The overall average benchmark score also favors AMD: 25880 versus 18374. AMD sits at the 78th percentile among all CPUs, while Intel sits at the 72nd. AMD's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-11700K (0.3% above) and AMD Ryzen 5 230 (0.4% above), whereas Intel's nearest rivals are the Intel Core i3-13100 (0% delta) and Intel Core 5 330 (0.2% above).

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE has 12 threads from 6 cores, while the Intel Core 7 360 has 6 threads from 6 cores.

Q: Does Intel have a higher boost clock than AMD?

A: Yes. Intel boosts to 4.80 GHz, while AMD boosts to 4.40 GHz. Intel also has a lower base clock at 1.50 GHz versus AMD's 3.40 GHz.

Q: Which chip wins in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE scores 15504, which is 13.7% higher than the Intel Core 7 360's 13634.

Q: Which processor has better single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 leads in PassMark single-thread with 4274 versus AMD's 3240, a 24.2% advantage.

Q: Do both chips support ECC memory?

A: No. AMD supports ECC memory, Intel does not.

Q: What are the memory types for each?

A: AMD uses dual-channel DDR4 with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. Intel uses single-channel DDR5 or LPDDR5X with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split by workload type. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE is the stronger all-around processor for multithreaded desktop use. Its 12 threads, 16 MB L3 cache, and dual-channel memory give it decisive wins in integer math, compression, encryption, and rendering. The 97.4% integer math lead and 59.6% compression lead are not marginal; they represent a fundamentally different capability for parallel data tasks. Its average benchmark score of 25880 places it in the 78th percentile, above Intel's 18374 and 72nd percentile.

The Intel Core 7 360 is a mobile processor with a different trade-off. Its 15 W TDP and 3 nm process make it far more power-efficient on paper, and its 4.80 GHz boost clock delivers a 24.2% single-thread win. For workloads that are scalar, floating-point heavy, or physics-based, Intel leads. The 46.6% physics advantage and 15% floating-point math win are meaningful for those specific tasks. However, the 6-thread limit and 6 MB L3 cap its multithread performance.

The choice depends on the target environment. For a desktop platform with AM4, DDR4, ECC support, and threaded productivity, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE is the data-backed pick. For a mobile or low-power platform with single-channel DDR5, where single-thread responsiveness and vector math matter more than thread count, the Intel Core 7 360 delivers those specific wins. The recorded benchmark data gives AMD 12 wins to Intel's 5, with AMD's margins in its strongest tests substantially larger than Intel's margins in its own.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE | Intel Core 7 360 |

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

| Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |

| Cores | 6 | 6 |

| Threads | 12 | 6 |

| Base clock | 3.40 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.40 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Codename | Cezanne | Wildcat Lake |

| Process node | 7 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 512 KB (per core) | 2.5 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 16 MB | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR4 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 6 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Vega 7 | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2024-05-06 | 2026-04-15 |

| Launch MSRP | None recorded | $426 |

| Multiplier unlocked | No | No |