AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G vs Intel Core 5 221E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clear overall winner in the head-to-head PassMark comparisons. The Intel Core 5 221E takes 9 of the 11 benchmark tests, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G secures only 2 wins. The Intel part's largest advantage comes in prime number generation, where it scores 173 against AMD's 58, a delta of -66.5% from AMD's perspective. This is the single most lopsided result in the comparison and indicates a substantial difference in integer-heavy workloads.

The Intel Core 5 221E also dominates in floating-point math, scoring 79,028 versus AMD's 50,778. That represents a 35.7% deficit for the Ryzen part. Physics simulation shows a similar pattern, with Intel at 2,230 and AMD at 1,022, a 54.2% gap. Multithreaded performance favors Intel as well: 30,510 versus 23,858, which is a 21.8% margin. Integer math follows the same trend, with Intel at 117,813 and AMD at 90,270, a 23.4% difference.

Data compression is another Intel win, with 324,285 versus 295,730, an 8.8% gap. Random string sorting goes to Intel at 37,686 versus 32,771, a 13% difference. Single-thread performance also favors Intel, with scores of 4,147 against AMD's 3,366, an 18.8% lead. This single-thread advantage is consistent with the higher boost clock of the Intel processor.

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G claims its victories in more specialized tasks. Data encryption shows AMD at 19,450 versus Intel's 19,205, a narrow 1.3% edge. Extended instructions are a stronger AMD win: 20,487 versus 18,216, a 12.5% margin. These two wins indicate that AMD retains an advantage in certain cryptographic and SIMD-style workloads, even though it trails in most general compute metrics.

Looking at broader averages, the AMD part records an average benchmark score of 49,196 across all its tests, while Intel's average is 40,144. This may seem contradictory given Intel's head-to-head dominance, but the averages are drawn from different test suites. The AMD processor's nearest rival in the database is the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, with an average score of 49,228 and a delta of -0.1%. The Intel Core 5 221E sits close to the AMD Ryzen 7 7700, which averages 40,081, a delta of 0.2%. The Intel part's percentile ranking among all CPUs is 87, slightly below AMD's 90th percentile.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the majority of head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core 5 221E wins 9 of the 11 head-to-head tests. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G wins only 2: data encryption and extended instructions.

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

A: The Intel Core 5 221E scores 4,147 in the PassMark single-thread test, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G scores 3,366. This gives Intel an 18.8% lead.

Q: Where does the AMD processor perform better than Intel?

A: AMD wins data encryption with 19,450 versus 19,205, a 1.3% margin, and extended instructions with 20,487 versus 18,216, a 12.5% margin.

Q: What is the multithreaded score difference?

A: Intel scores 30,510 in the PassMark multithread test, while AMD scores 23,858. Intel leads by 21.8%.

Q: How do the two processors compare in prime number finding?

A: Intel scores 173 in the find-prime-numbers test, while AMD scores 58. Intel leads by 66.5%, the largest gap in any shared benchmark.

Q: What are the percentile rankings of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G ranks in the 90th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel Core 5 221E ranks in the 87th percentile.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 221E is the stronger choice for general multithreaded workloads. Its 21.8% lead in PassMark multithread score, combined with wins in integer math, floating-point math, and physics simulation, makes it suitable for rendering, simulation, and compute-heavy tasks. The 35.7% advantage in floating-point math is particularly relevant for scientific and engineering applications that rely on FPU throughput. The 54.2% gap in physics simulation further supports its use in physics-based rendering and similar parallel workloads.

The Intel part also handles data-heavy tasks well. Its 8.8% lead in data compression and 13% advantage in random string sorting indicate strong memory and cache behavior under streaming workloads. The 66.5% margin in prime number generation suggests a decisive edge in workloads that depend on branch prediction and integer iteration.

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G is preferable for cryptographic workloads. The 1.3% win in data encryption, though narrow, indicates competitive AES or similar encryption performance. The 12.5% lead in extended instructions is more substantial and points to an advantage in SIMD-heavy code, such as multimedia processing or certain scientific kernels that use advanced instruction sets.

For single-thread-bound software, the Intel Core 5 221E is clearly ahead. The 18.8% single-thread lead means legacy applications, lightly threaded games, and interactive workloads will likely perform better on the Intel part. The AMD processor's higher base clock of 3.80 GHz versus Intel's 2.70 GHz does not compensate for the Intel boost clock advantage of 5.20 GHz versus 4.60 GHz.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several core specifications. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 5 221E has 14 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks are 3.80 GHz for AMD and 2.70 GHz for Intel, but boost clocks favor Intel at 5.20 GHz versus 4.60 GHz. Both have a 65 W TDP. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM4, while Intel uses Intel Socket 1700.

Memory support differs significantly. AMD supports DDR4 only, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s for AMD and 89.6 GB/s for Intel. ECC memory is not supported on the AMD processor, but the Intel Core 5 221E supports ECC. PCIe capability also differs: AMD uses Gen 3 with 16 lanes, while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics are Radeon Vega 8 on AMD and UHD Graphics 730 on Intel.

The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $232. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP in the database. Both processors have locked multipliers. Release dates are September 4, 2024 for AMD and January 12, 2025 for Intel. The AMD part number is 100-000001748, while Intel's is SRQDVQ659.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G is built on the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename. It is manufactured by TSMC on a 7 nm process node. The die contains 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. Cache is organized as 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB L3 total. The processor belongs to the 5000 series and the Ryzen 7 generation.

The Intel Core 5 221E uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is manufactured by Intel on a 10 nm process node. The die size is 257 mm². Cache configuration differs notably: 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. Intel lists no architecture name beyond the codename, and no transistor count is recorded in the database.

These architectural differences explain the benchmark results. Intel's larger L3 cache (24 MB versus 16 MB) and higher per-core L2 (2 MB versus 512 KB) support its lead in data compression and random string sorting. The higher core count (14 versus 8) and thread count (20 versus 16) contribute to the multithreaded and physics simulation wins. The 7 nm TSMC process on AMD's side provides a smaller die and lower transistor count, but the Intel part's higher boost clock and newer PCIe Gen 5 support give it advantages in single-thread performance and platform bandwidth. The AMD part's wins in encryption and extended instructions suggest that Zen 3's instruction handling remains competitive in specific niches, despite the overall performance gap.