AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the Intel Core i5-14490F wins all 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons against the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE. The Intel part leads by a wide margin across every Cinebench and PassMark test, with the smallest gap being a 16.3% advantage in single-threaded performance and the largest being a 69% gap in physics simulation.

Starting with rendering workloads, the Intel Core i5-14490F posts a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23000 versus 15504 for the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE, a 32.6% difference. The single-core R23 result shows the same pattern: 3247 for Intel versus 2188 for AMD, also a 32.6% delta. These consistent margins carry through the earlier Cinebench versions. In R20 multicore, Intel scores 9660 against AMD's 6511 (32.6% ahead), and in R15 multicore, Intel posts 2318 versus 1562 (32.6% ahead). The R15 single-core result is 327 for Intel and 220 for AMD, a 32.7% delta, the only Cinebench test where the percentage deviates slightly.

PassMark results amplify the Intel lead in several specialized workloads. The most striking gap appears in the find prime numbers test: Intel scores 122, AMD scores 49, making Intel 59.8% faster. Floating point math shows a 42.6% advantage for Intel (66558 versus 38204), and the multithread benchmark records Intel at 28662 against AMD's 18057, a 37% delta. The physics test delivers the biggest separation at 69%, with Intel scoring 2093 and AMD 648.

Other PassMark tests show narrower but still substantial Intel wins. Data encryption: Intel 18225 versus AMD 14509 (20.4% ahead). Integer math: Intel 87844 versus AMD 67582 (23.1% ahead). Extended instructions: Intel 21731 versus AMD 15714 (27.7% ahead). Random string sorting: Intel 35608 versus AMD 23769 (33.2% ahead). Data compression: Intel 340026 versus AMD 228037 (32.9% ahead). Single-thread performance is the closest category, with Intel at 3873 and AMD at 3240, a 16.3% margin.

The aggregate figures reflect this dominance. The Intel Core i5-14490F holds an average benchmark score of 38149 and sits at the 86th percentile among all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE averages 25880 and ranks at the 78th percentile. In the database's rival comparisons, the Intel chip trades within 0.3% of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T and 0.1% of the Intel Core i5-13600KF, while the AMD part sits within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen 5 230 and 0.5% of the Intel Core i7-14701TE.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the Cinebench R23 multicore test?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F scores 23000, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE scores 15504. Intel leads by 32.6%.

Q: How large is the single-threaded performance gap?

A: In the PassMark single-thread test, Intel scores 3873 and AMD scores 3240, giving Intel a 16.3% advantage. This is the smallest margin of any recorded benchmark between the two.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark at all?

A: No. Across all 17 head-to-head tests, the Intel Core i5-14490F wins every single one. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE records zero wins.

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

A: The PassMark physics test shows the biggest gap. Intel scores 2093, AMD scores 648, meaning Intel is 69% faster.

Q: How do these processors compare in integer-heavy workloads?

A: In PassMark integer math, Intel scores 87844 against AMD's 67582, a 23.1% advantage. The data compression test shows a similar pattern: Intel at 340026 versus AMD at 228037, a 32.9% gap.

Q: Where does the AMD processor rank among all CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE sits at the 78th percentile with an average benchmark score of 25880. The Intel Core i5-14490F ranks at the 86th percentile with an average of 38149.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports only one conclusion: the Intel Core i5-14490F is the superior processor in every measured workload. Any user comparing these two chips for rendering, mathematics, compression, encryption, or general single-threaded responsiveness should select the Intel part based on the benchmark evidence. The smallest Intel advantage is 16.3% in single-thread performance, and the largest is 69% in physics simulation. No workload category favors the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE.

The AMD processor still holds a place in the database at the 78th percentile, but it cannot match the Intel chip's 86th percentile standing. The 24.5% difference in average benchmark score (38149 versus 25880) summarizes the overall relationship. For users constrained to the AMD Socket AM4 platform, the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE offers a functional 6-core, 12-thread configuration, but the data shows it is outclassed by the Intel Core i5-14490F across the board.

Specification Differences

The two processors diverge significantly in core configuration. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14490F delivers 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks differ substantially: AMD runs at 3.40 GHz, Intel at 2.50 GHz. Boost clocks reverse the order: AMD reaches 4.40 GHz, Intel reaches 5.00 GHz.

Both parts share a 65 TDP rating, but their sockets are incompatible. AMD uses Socket AM4, Intel uses Socket 1700. Memory support differs as well: AMD supports DDR4 only, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. AMD reports a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s; Intel does not have a recorded memory bandwidth figure. ECC memory is supported on the AMD chip but not on the Intel chip. PCIe capabilities also differ: AMD offers Gen 3 with 16 lanes, Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

The integrated graphics situation is one-sided. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE includes Radeon Vega 7 graphics, while the Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics (listed as N/A). This means the Intel chip requires a discrete GPU for any display output. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The internal designs reflect different generations and process technologies. AMD builds the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE on a 7 nm node at TSMC, using Zen 3 architecture under the Cezanne codename. Intel fabricates the Core i5-14490F on a 10 nm node at Intel's own foundry, using Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename. The Intel die measures 215 mm², larger than AMD's 180 mm². AMD lists 10,700 million transistors; Intel does not report a transistor count.

Cache hierarchies differ in structure and size. AMD allocates 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel allocates 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip therefore carries more L3 cache overall, which helps explain its advantage in cache-sensitive workloads such as data compression and random string sorting.

Release dates place the AMD part later: May 2024 for AMD, December 2023 for Intel. Both are listed as Active production status. The AMD part number is 100-000001514; the Intel part number is SRN35. Neither processor has a recorded launch MSRP.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on the benchmark data, the Intel Core i5-14490F wins in every category. The 17-0 head-to-head record leaves no ambiguity. Specific workloads where the Intel advantage is most pronounced include physics simulation (69% ahead), prime number finding (59.8% ahead), and floating point math (42.6% ahead). These tasks benefit from the Intel chip's higher core count, larger L3 cache, and 5.00 GHz boost clock.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE has no benchmark wins to claim. Its closest relative performance appears in single-threaded workloads, where the Intel lead drops to 16.3%. Users who must stay on Socket AM4 or require integrated graphics would choose the AMD part for platform reasons, but the performance data does not favor it in any measured test.

The Intel Core i5-14490F also holds advantages in memory flexibility with DDR4 and DDR5 support, PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, and a higher boost clock. The AMD chip counters with ECC support, onboard graphics, and a smaller die size, but these attributes do not translate into benchmark victories. For any workload captured in the database, the Intel Core i5-14490F delivers the higher score.