AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE vs Intel Core i5-13400F Comparison

The Intel Core i5-13400F is the clear performance winner over the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE in the recorded data. Intel takes all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, with margins ranging from 10.8% in single-threaded Passmark to 54.9% in Passmark physics. The AMD part does not win a single recorded test, but it brings platform features the Intel lacks: integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics, ECC memory support, and the AM4 socket. The database shows two different design philosophies: Intel maximizes compute throughput, while AMD offers a feature-complete package for specific system requirements.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-13400F wins every benchmark in the head-to-head comparison. There is no recorded test where the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE comes out ahead. The Intel advantage is largest in Passmark physics, where it scores 1437 against 648, a 54.9% lead. It is smallest in Passmark single-thread, where 3634 beats 3240 by 10.8%. In between, Intel leads by 41% in Passmark find prime numbers, 36.9% in floating point math, and 31.4% in Cinebench R23 multi-core.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE wins on platform features rather than benchmarks. It includes Radeon Vega 7 integrated graphics, which the Intel Core i5-13400F lacks entirely (the F suffix indicates no iGPU). The AMD part supports ECC memory, while the Intel does not. The AMD uses the AM4 socket, a long-running platform, while the Intel uses LGA1700. For a system that needs a fallback display output or error-correcting memory, the AMD is the only option of the two. For every measured compute workload, the Intel is the choice.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design generations and foundries. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE uses Zen 3 architecture on the Cezanne codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It packs 10,700 million transistors into a 180 mm² die. The Intel Core i5-13400F uses Raptor Lake architecture on the Raptor Lake-S codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a 215 mm² die size.

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel has 10 cores and 16 threads. That core advantage drives much of the multi-threaded benchmark gap. Clock speeds are closer: the AMD has a 3.40 GHz base and 4.40 GHz boost, while the Intel has a 2.50 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost. The Intel boosts higher, which helps single-threaded results.

Cache layouts also differ. The AMD provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3. The Intel provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The Intel has more cache at every level.

Memory support is a major split. The AMD supports DDR4 only, with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with no bandwidth figure recorded in the database. The Intel also has PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, while the AMD has PCIe Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics separate the two clearly. The AMD includes Radeon Vega 7. The Intel has no integrated graphics at all. ECC memory is supported on the AMD but not on the Intel. Both are locked multipliers, both are desktop parts, and both are active in production. The AMD released on 2024-05-06, while the Intel released on 2023-01-03.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-13400F wins all 17 recorded comparisons, so the analysis focuses on the size of each margin and what it means.

The largest gap is in Passmark physics. The Intel scores 1437 against the AMD's 648, a 54.9% advantage. This test is heavily threaded and the Intel's 10 cores and 16 threads overwhelm the AMD's 6 cores and 12 threads.

Passmark find prime numbers shows a 41% lead, with 83 against 49. This is a compute-heavy integer workload that scales with core count and clock speed. The Intel's higher boost clock of 4.60 GHz and extra cores explain the result.

Passmark floating point math shows a 36.9% lead, 60539 against 38204. The Intel's larger L2 cache per core (1.25 MB versus 512 KB) and higher boost clock contribute to this margin.

Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 22604 against 15504, a 31.4% lead for Intel. This is the most commonly cited multi-threaded render test, and the Intel's core advantage is decisive. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 3191 against 2188, also 31.4% ahead. The single-core margin is notable because it shows the Intel's architectural efficiency and higher boost clock matter even without the core count advantage.

Cinebench R15 multi-core shows 2278 against 1562, a 31.4% lead. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 8892 against 6511, a 26.8% lead. Cinebench R20 single-core shows 1255 against 918, a 26.9% lead. The Cinebench family consistently favors Intel by roughly 26% to 32%.

Passmark multithread shows 25032 against 18057, a 27.9% lead. Passmark data compression shows 311364 against 228037, a 26.8% lead. Passmark random string sorting shows 32076 against 23769, a 25.9% lead. Passmark extended instructions shows 19847 against 15714, a 20.8% lead.

The smallest margins are in single-threaded and light-threaded tests. Passmark single-thread shows 3634 against 3240, a 10.8% lead. Passmark integer math shows 79942 against 67582, a 15.5% lead. Passmark data encryption shows 16608 against 14509, a 12.6% lead. Even where the AMD is closest, the Intel still wins by double digits.

The average benchmark score in the database tells a similar story. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE has an average score of 25880, while the Intel Core i5-13400F has 25292. The AMD actually has a slightly higher average score despite losing every head-to-head test, because the average includes different test sets and the AMD's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-11700K at 25812 (0.3% behind) and the AMD Ryzen 5 230 at 25782 (0.4% behind). The Intel's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS at 25284 (0% delta) and the Intel Core 5 120 at 25362 (0.3% ahead). The percentile rankings are close: the AMD sits at the 78th percentile of all CPUs, the Intel at the 77th.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F wins all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons in the database. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE does not win any recorded test.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest gap is in Passmark physics, where the Intel scores 1437 against the AMD's 648, a 54.9% lead.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, it includes Radeon Vega 7. The Intel Core i5-13400F has no integrated graphics, as indicated by the F suffix.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: Only the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core i5-13400F does not.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD supports DDR4 only, with dual-channel memory and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The Intel has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD has 6 cores and 12 threads.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: the Intel Core i5-13400F is the faster processor in every recorded benchmark. Anyone choosing between these two for raw compute performance should select the Intel. It leads by 31.4% in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 36.9% in floating point math, and 54.9% in physics. The Intel also has a higher boost clock at 4.60 GHz, more cores, more cache, PCIe Gen 5, and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. Its launch MSRP is $196.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE is the choice only when its unique features matter. It is the only one of the two with integrated graphics, making it suitable for systems without a discrete GPU. It is the only one with ECC memory support, which matters for data integrity in specific workloads. It uses the AM4 socket, which may be relevant for users with existing AM4 motherboards. The AMD also has a slightly higher average benchmark score of 25880 against 25292, and a slightly higher percentile ranking at 78 versus 77, though it loses every direct comparison.

For a general-purpose desktop CPU where performance is the priority, the Intel Core i5-13400F is the clear recommendation. For a system that requires integrated graphics, ECC memory, or AM4 platform compatibility, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE is the only option that fits.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE | Intel Core i5-13400F |

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

| Cores | 6 | 10 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base clock | 3.40 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.40 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 3 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Cezanne | Raptor Lake-S |

| Process node | 7 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 10,700 million | Not recorded |

| Die size | 180 mm² | 215 mm² |

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

| L2 cache | 512 KB per core | 1.25 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 16 MB | 20 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

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

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Vega 7 | None |

| Release date | 2024-05-06 | 2023-01-03 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $196 |

| Multiplier unlocked | No | No |