AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G vs Intel Core 7 253PE Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G and the Intel Core 7 253PE are both 65-watt desktop processors aimed at similar system positions, but the benchmark data reveals two very different performance profiles. The Intel part wins the majority of the recorded tests, while the AMD chip claims a single, narrow victory in one specific workload.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data splits the workload categories cleanly between the two processors. The Intel Core 7 253PE dominates the broader set of computing tasks, taking 10 of the 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. Its wins span integer math, floating-point math, prime number generation, physics calculations, multithreaded throughput, single-thread performance, data compression, and extended instruction sets. This makes it the stronger choice for general-purpose compute, heavily threaded applications, and tasks that depend on raw arithmetic throughput.

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G wins exactly one head-to-head test: data encryption. Its score of 19450 in that benchmark beats the Intel part's 18385, a margin of 5.8 percent. This is a narrow but meaningful advantage for workloads that rely heavily on cryptographic operations, such as certain database encryption, secure communication handling, or disk encryption tasks.

The random string sorting test is effectively a tie. The Intel Core 7 253PE records 32777 against the AMD part's 32771, a delta of 0 percent. Neither processor can claim a functional edge in that workload.

The single-thread results also favor Intel. The Core 7 253PE scores 3955 in the PassMark single-thread test, which is 14.9 percent higher than the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G's 3366. This advantage carries over to any application that relies on per-core speed, such as lightly threaded games or legacy software.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multithreaded benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE scores 29271 in the PassMark multithread test, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G scores 23858. Intel leads by 18.5 percent.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G wins the data encryption test with a score of 19450, beating the Intel Core 7 253PE's 18385 by 5.8 percent.

Q: What is the difference in single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE scores 3955 in the PassMark single-thread benchmark, which is 14.9 percent higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G's 3366.

Q: How do the two compare in floating-point math?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE scores 80870 in floating-point math, which is 37.2 percent ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G's 50778.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE has 10 cores and 20 threads. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE supports up to 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G supports 51.2 GB/s.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest margin in any recorded test belongs to the Intel processor in prime number generation. The Core 7 253PE scores 138, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G scores 58. That is a 58 percent deficit for the AMD part. This workload is a strong indicator of integer-heavy algorithmic performance, and the gap here is substantial.

Floating-point math shows the second-largest Intel advantage. The Core 7 253PE records 80870, versus 50778 for the AMD chip, a 37.2 percent lead. Physics calculations follow a similar pattern, with Intel scoring 1845 against AMD's 1022, a 44.6 percent difference. These two results together suggest that simulation and scientific workloads will favor the Intel processor by a wide margin.

Integer math also goes to Intel, with a score of 114158 versus 90270, a 20.9 percent advantage. The multithread test shows Intel ahead at 29271 versus 23858, an 18.5 percent lead. The extended instructions test is closer, with Intel scoring 21806 against AMD's 20487, a 6 percent edge.

Data compression favors Intel by 12.8 percent. The Core 7 253PE compresses at a score of 339133, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G manages 295730. The random string sorting test is a near dead heat, with Intel at 32777 and AMD at 32771.

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G's only win is data encryption. Its 19450 score tops the Intel part's 18385 by 5.8 percent. This is the sole benchmark where the AMD processor shows a measurable advantage, and it is a modest one.

Single-thread performance is a clear Intel win. The Core 7 253PE scores 3955, which is 14.9 percent higher than the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G's 3366. The two processors also show this exact same difference in the duplicate single-thread entry, confirming the result.

The average benchmark score tells a different story than the head-to-head wins. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G has an average benchmark score of 49196, which places it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 7 253PE has an average score of 40557, putting it in the 87th percentile. Despite losing 10 of 11 head-to-head tests, the AMD chip has the higher average score in the database and the better percentile ranking. This occurs because the two processors are measured against different groups of comparable parts and because the average score includes a broader set of tests, not just the head-to-head list.

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G include the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 with an average score of 49228, which is 0.1 percent higher, and the Intel Core i5-14600KF with an average score of 49394, 0.4 percent higher. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 scores 48995, 0.4 percent lower, and the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H scores 48698, 1 percent lower. For the Intel Core 7 253PE, the closest competitors are the Intel Core 5 223PE at 40585, the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H at 40518, the Intel Xeon 6357P at 40630, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H at 40431. These rival comparisons show that the AMD part sits in a higher performance tier by average score, even though the Intel part wins the direct comparisons.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 7 253PE has 10 cores and 20 threads. The AMD base clock is 3.80 GHz, and the boost clock is 4.60 GHz. The Intel base clock is 2.50 GHz, but the boost clock reaches 5.50 GHz, which explains its single-thread advantage.

Both processors are rated at 65 watts TDP, so the power envelope is identical. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD processor supports DDR4 memory only, while the Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The memory bus is dual-channel for both, but the bandwidth differs significantly: the Intel part supports 89.6 GB/s, while the AMD part supports 51.2 GB/s.

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G does not support ECC memory, while the Intel Core 7 253PE does. The PCIe configuration also differs. AMD uses Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD part uses Radeon Vega 8, and the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730.

The Intel Core 7 253PE has a recorded launch MSRP of $384. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G has no recorded launch MSRP in the database. Both processors have locked multipliers, so neither supports user overclocking through a multiplier change. The AMD part was released on 2024-09-04, while the Intel part has a release date of 2026-03-08. Both are marked as Active in production status. The AMD part number is 100-000001748, and the Intel part number is SA4QE.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G uses the Zen 3 architecture with the codename Cezanne. It is built on a 7 nm process at TSMC and contains 10,700 million transistors on a die size of 180 mm². The Intel Core 7 253PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The transistor count and die size for the Intel part are not recorded in the database.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD processor has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger L3 cache on the Intel part, combined with its 2 MB per-core L2, gives it a considerable cache capacity advantage.

The AMD part is a desktop processor from the 5000 series, using the Ryzen 7 generation label with Zen 3 (Cezanne) noted. The Intel part is a Core 7 processor with the Bartlett Lake codename, and no architecture family name is listed beyond that. The market segment for both is Desktop.

The memory support difference also reflects architectural choices. AMD limits the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G to DDR4, which caps its memory bandwidth at 51.2 GB/s. Intel's Core 7 253PE supports DDR5 alongside DDR4, enabling the 89.6 GB/s bandwidth figure. The PCIe generation gap, Gen 3 for AMD versus Gen 5 for Intel, further separates the two platforms in terms of expansion and storage bandwidth potential.

The Verdict

The benchmark data supports a clear performance hierarchy. The Intel Core 7 253PE is the faster processor in the majority of recorded workloads. It leads in single-thread performance by 14.9 percent, in multithread performance by 18.5 percent, in floating-point math by 37.2 percent, in integer math by 20.9 percent, and in prime number generation by 58 percent. For users running general productivity, content creation, physics simulations, or any workload that scales with core count and clock speed, the Intel part is the stronger option.

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G has one specific strength: data encryption. Its 5.8 percent lead in that benchmark makes it the better choice for encryption-heavy workloads, assuming the rest of the system can accommodate the platform differences. The AMD part also holds a higher average benchmark score of 49196 against Intel's 40557, and it sits in the 90th percentile of all CPUs versus Intel's 87th. That average score reflects the broader database of tests and places the AMD chip in a higher overall tier, even though the direct head-to-head results favor Intel.

The Intel Core 7 253PE offers more cores, more threads, a higher boost clock, larger cache, and support for faster memory and PCIe Gen 5. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G counters with a smaller process node, a lower average benchmark score gap, and the encryption win. Buyers who prioritize peak per-core speed, high-bandwidth memory, and modern platform features should select the Intel part. Buyers who need the encryption performance edge or who prefer the higher percentile ranking in the database should consider the AMD part. The data does not show a single universally superior processor, but it does show that the Intel Core 7 253PE is the better choice for most measured workloads.