AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225T Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data reveals a clear split between the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T, with each processor dominating distinct workload categories. The AMD part wins 5 of the 11 head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel part claims 6, but the margins tell a more nuanced story than the raw win count.

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G delivers its most decisive victory in integer math, scoring 90,270 against the Intel's 59,543, a 51.6% advantage. This is the largest single delta between the two processors in either direction. Data compression also favors AMD substantially, with the Ryzen posting 295,730 versus 233,998, a 26.4% lead. Random string sorting goes to AMD by 13.9% (32,771 vs 28,774), while data encryption shows a narrower 6.3% edge (19,450 vs 18,289). Extended instructions round out the AMD wins with a modest 2% margin (20,487 vs 20,083).

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T counters with equally pronounced strengths. Its most dramatic win comes in find prime numbers, where it scores 284 versus the AMD's 58, a 79.6% advantage that suggests fundamentally different efficiency in this specific workload. Floating point math also heavily favors Intel, 82,751 versus 50,778, a 38.6% gap. The physics benchmark shows Intel ahead by 50.2% (2,053 vs 1,022). Single-thread performance is another Intel stronghold, with 4,348 versus 3,366, a 22.6% lead. The multithread score goes to Intel as well, albeit by a slim 5.9% margin (25,358 vs 23,858).

The percentile rankings place these processors in different performance tiers. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G sits at the 90th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T sits at the 82nd percentile. Average benchmark scores reinforce this separation: AMD averages 49,196, while Intel averages 30,468. However, that average includes Cinebench results only for the Intel part, so direct comparison of the aggregate figures requires caution.

The nearest rival data provides additional context. The AMD processor's closest competitors include the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (0.1% below in average score), the Intel Core i5-14600KF (0.4% below), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 (0.4% above). The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T, by contrast, sits alongside the Intel Core i9-11980HK (0.2% above), the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS (0.3% above), and the Intel Core i5-13600H (0.3% below). These rival deltas indicate that the AMD part competes in a higher average-score bracket, while the Intel part aligns with a lower one, despite winning several individual head-to-head tests.

The Verdict

The data indicates two distinctly profiled processors rather than a single overall winner. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G demonstrates superior integer-heavy throughput, data compression capability, and encryption performance. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T shows stronger floating point execution, physics simulation performance, single-thread responsiveness, and a notable advantage in prime number computation.

The percentile gap is meaningful: 90th versus 82nd percentile places the AMD processor in a higher overall standing among all CPUs in the database. The average benchmark score of 49,196 for AMD versus 30,468 for Intel reflects this separation, though the differing benchmark suites included for each part complicate direct comparison.

The 51.6% integer math win for AMD and the 79.6% find prime numbers win for Intel represent the most extreme divergences. These are not subtle differences; they indicate fundamentally different execution characteristics. The AMD part appears optimized for workloads that scale with its 16 threads, while the Intel part excels in scenarios that favor its higher boost clock of 4.90 GHz and its floating point pipeline.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G wins in data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, integer math, and random string sorting. These workloads share a common thread: they involve substantial data manipulation and integer arithmetic. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration with Zen 3 architecture appears well suited to parallel integer workloads. The 16 MB of L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth support these throughput-oriented tasks.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T wins in find prime numbers, floating point math, multithread, physics, and single-thread performance. The floating point and physics wins are particularly notable, with 38.6% and 50.2% margins respectively. The single-thread advantage of 22.6% aligns with the higher 4.90 GHz boost clock. The multithread win, despite the Intel part having only 10 threads versus 16, indicates that the Arrow Lake architecture extracts more work per thread in certain scenarios. The 20 MB shared L3 cache and 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth may contribute to these results.

The find prime numbers result warrants particular attention. A 284 versus 58 score represents a 79.6% difference, the largest margin in either direction. This benchmark often responds strongly to specific instruction-level optimizations and clock speed. The Intel part's boost clock advantage and newer 3 nm process node likely factor into this outcome.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T scores 4,348 in the PassMark single-thread test, compared to the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G's 3,366, giving Intel a 22.6% lead.

Q: How large is the integer math performance gap?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G scores 90,270 in integer math versus the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T's 59,543, a 51.6% advantage for AMD.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has 10 cores and 10 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T boosts to 4.90 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G boosts to 4.60 GHz.

Q: How do the memory bandwidth figures compare?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T supports 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth with DDR5, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G supports 51.2 GB/s with DDR4.

Q: Which processor ranks higher among all CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G sits at the 90th percentile, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T sits at the 82nd percentile.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent distinct architectural generations and design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G uses Zen 3 architecture on the Cezanne codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T uses Arrow Lake architecture on the Arrow Lake-S codename, built on a 3 nm process, also at TSMC. The process node difference is substantial: 7 nm versus 3 nm allows Intel to pack significantly more transistors, 17,800 million versus 10,700 million, into a larger die of 243 mm² versus 180 mm².

Cache hierarchies differ markedly. The AMD part provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3. The Intel part provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The per-core L2 allocation for Intel is substantially larger, which may explain some of the single-thread and floating point advantages observed in the benchmarks.

Memory support diverges completely. AMD uses DDR4 with dual-channel access and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. Intel uses DDR5 with dual-channel access and 102.4 GB/s bandwidth. This doubles the theoretical memory bandwidth for the Intel part, a factor that could influence the floating point and physics results.

PCIe capabilities also differ. The AMD processor offers Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel processor offers Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). This represents a generational leap in peripheral connectivity bandwidth.

Integrated graphics differ as well. AMD includes Radeon Vega 8 graphics, while Intel includes Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 16 execution units. Neither processor has a locked multiplier, though both ship with a 65 W TDP. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1851.

The AMD processor released on September 4, 2024, while the Intel processor released on December 31, 2024. Both are currently listed as Active in production status. Both target the desktop market segment, and neither supports ECC memory.

Specification Differences

The core counts differ: AMD provides 8 cores and 16 threads, Intel provides 10 cores and 10 threads. Base clocks differ substantially, with AMD at 3.80 GHz and Intel at 2.50 GHz. Boost clocks also differ, with AMD at 4.60 GHz and Intel at 4.90 GHz. Both processors share a 65 W TDP.

Socket requirements differ entirely. AMD uses AMD Socket AM4, while Intel uses Intel Socket 1851. The part numbers also differ, with AMD listing 100-000001748 and Intel listing unknown.

Process node differences are significant: AMD uses 7 nm, Intel uses 3 nm. Transistor counts differ: 10,700 million for AMD, 17,800 million for Intel. Die sizes differ: 180 mm² for AMD, 243 mm² for Intel.

Cache configurations differ in every level. AMD has 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB L3. Intel has 192 KB L1 per core, 3 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3.

Memory support differs: AMD uses DDR4, Intel uses DDR5. Memory bandwidth differs: 51.2 GB/s for AMD, 102.4 GB/s for Intel. PCIe capabilities differ: AMD offers Gen 3 with 16 lanes, Intel offers Gen 5 with 20 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon Vega 8, Intel uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU.