AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE vs Intel Core 3 304 Comparison

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE and Intel Core 3 304 represent two fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD part uses the Zen 3 architecture on TSMC's 7 nm process, with the Cezanne codename. It packs 8 cores and 16 threads, enabling simultaneous multithreading. The Intel Core 3 304, codenamed Wildcat Lake, is built on Intel's 3 nm process and offers 5 cores with 5 threads, lacking hyper-threading entirely. This core count disparity is the single largest architectural differentiator.

Cache hierarchies also diverge sharply. The AMD processor provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel part uses a different organization: 192 KB of L1 total, 2.5 MB of L2 total, and 6 MB of shared L3. For multi-threaded workloads, the AMD chip's larger aggregate cache and 16 threads give it a structural advantage. The Intel chip's smaller cache footprint suggests a design aimed at efficiency in lighter tasks.

Memory support separates them further. The Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE uses DDR4 with a dual-channel bus and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Core 3 304 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel bus, though it reaches 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. Despite having half the memory channels, the Intel part's newer memory standard yields higher raw bandwidth. Neither processor supports ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. AMD provides Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while Intel offers Gen 4 with 6 lanes. For expansion-heavy systems, the AMD part's lane count matters more; for bandwidth-sensitive devices, Intel's newer standard helps. The integrated graphics also differ: AMD uses Radeon Vega 8, while Intel employs Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core.

Power envelopes are notably different. The AMD chip has a 35 W TDP and operates in the desktop segment on Socket AM4. The Intel chip has a 15 W TDP and targets mobile devices on BGA 1516. The release dates also diverge: AMD launched in September 2024, Intel in April 2026. The Intel chip carries a launch MSRP of $309. Both parts have locked multipliers.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data shows a clear split. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE dominates multi-threaded and throughput-oriented workloads. It wins 12 of the 17 head-to-head tests. Its 16 threads and larger cache give it overwhelming advantages in rendering, data compression, encryption, and integer math. For users running heavy parallel workloads, the AMD part is the obvious choice.

The Intel Core 3 304 wins 5 tests, all in single-threaded or specific scalar workloads. It takes the Cinebench R15 single-core test and three PassMark tests: find prime numbers, physics, and single-thread performance. These wins indicate that the Intel architecture has higher per-core efficiency in certain tasks, despite fewer cores and lower clock speeds. The Intel chip's boost clock reaches 4.30 GHz versus 4.60 GHz for AMD, yet it still wins some single-thread tests.

The divide is stark. For rendering, compression, encryption, and parallel math, AMD wins by large margins. For lightweight sequential tasks, physics simulations, and prime number calculations, Intel shows an edge. The data suggests the Intel part is tuned for responsiveness in low-thread-count scenarios, while the AMD part excels when all cores are engaged.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest win for the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE comes in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it scores 17759 against the Intel Core 3 304's 5263, a delta of 237.4%. This is not a close contest; the AMD chip delivers more than three times the multi-threaded rendering performance. Similarly, in PassMark integer math, AMD scores 84004 versus 24640, a 240.9% advantage. These two results define the AMD part's identity as a multi-threaded workhorse.

Data compression shows another massive gap. AMD scores 252937 against Intel's 114775, a 120.4% lead. Data encryption follows with 16937 versus 8501, a 99.2% advantage. Random string sorting gives AMD 27373 against 13659, a 100.4% lead. These results indicate that the AMD chip's 16 threads provide substantial throughput benefits in data-heavy tasks.

The Cinebench R20 results reinforce the pattern. Multi-core: AMD 7458 versus Intel 4160, a 79.3% lead. Single-core: AMD 1052 versus Intel 587, a 79.2% lead. Interestingly, the single-core R20 result favors AMD heavily, even though the R15 single-core test favors Intel. The R23 single-core test also goes to AMD: 2507 versus 1765, a 42% lead. This suggests that the AMD architecture scales better in newer Cinebench versions.

PassMark floating-point math goes to AMD: 46589 versus 29722, a 56.7% lead. Multi-threaded PassMark shows 20870 versus 11625, a 79.5% advantage. Extended instructions favor AMD: 17029 versus 9686, a 75.8% lead.

The Intel wins are smaller but real. In Cinebench R15 single-core, Intel scores 264 versus AMD's 252, a 4.5% lead. PassMark single-thread gives Intel 3614 versus 3353, a 7.2% lead. Find prime numbers: Intel 68 versus AMD 50, a 26.5% lead. Physics: Intel 868 versus AMD 841, a 3.1% lead. These wins show that Intel's per-core performance can surpass AMD in specific workloads, despite the overall multi-threaded gap.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE | Intel Core 3 304 |

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

| Cores | 8 | 5 |

| Threads | 16 | 5 |

| Base Clock | 3.20 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.60 GHz | 4.30 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Process Node | 7 nm | 3 nm |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 192 KB (total) |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 2.5 MB (total) |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 16 Lanes | Gen 4, 6 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Vega 8 | Intel Xe3 Graphics (1 Xe) |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2024-09-04 | 2026-04-15 |

| Launch MSRP | N/A | $309 |

The average benchmark score reflects the overall performance gap: AMD at 29656 versus Intel at 13745. The AMD chip sits in the 81st percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part sits in the 68th percentile. The AMD chip's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X (29713, -0.2%) and the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (29868, -0.7%). The Intel chip's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-8750H (13868, -0.9%) and the AMD EPYC 7443 (13936, -1.4%). These comparisons place the two processors in very different performance classes.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-core rendering?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE dominates. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 17759 versus the Intel Core 3 304's 5263, a 237.4% advantage. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows a 79.3% lead (7458 versus 4160).

Q: Does the Intel Core 3 304 win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, it wins 5 of 17 head-to-head tests. These include Cinebench R15 single-core (264 versus 252, 4.5% ahead), PassMark single-thread (3614 versus 3353, 7.2% ahead), PassMark find prime numbers (68 versus 50, 26.5% ahead), and PassMark physics (868 versus 841, 3.1% ahead).

Q: How do their memory systems compare?

A: The AMD chip uses DDR4 with a dual-channel bus and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel chip uses DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel bus but achieves higher bandwidth at 59.7 GB/s. Despite fewer channels, Intel's newer memory standard provides more raw bandwidth.

Q: What are the core and thread counts?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads. The Intel part lacks simultaneous multithreading, which contributes to its lower multi-threaded scores.

Q: Which processor has a higher clock speed?

A: The AMD chip has a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The Intel chip has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. AMD leads in both metrics.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD chip has an average benchmark score of 29656, placing it in the 81st percentile of all CPUs. The Intel chip has an average score of 13745, placing it in the 68th percentile. AMD's score is more than double Intel's.

The Verdict

The data presents a clear performance hierarchy. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE is the superior processor for multi-threaded workloads by a wide margin. Its 16 threads, larger cache, and higher clock speeds translate into massive leads in rendering, compression, encryption, and integer math. The 237.4% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and the 240.9% lead in PassMark integer math are decisive. The AMD chip's 81st percentile ranking versus Intel's 68th percentile confirms the overall performance gap.

The Intel Core 3 304 has specific strengths. It wins single-threaded tests like PassMark single-thread and Cinebench R15 single-core, and it excels in prime number finding. Its lower 15 W TDP makes it suitable for mobile devices, and its newer 3 nm process and DDR5 support point toward efficiency. However, its 5 cores and 5 threads cannot compete in parallel workloads.

For users prioritizing multi-threaded performance, the AMD chip is the clear choice. For those focused on single-threaded responsiveness in a low-power mobile package, the Intel chip has merit. The recorded data shows that these processors serve different markets, with the AMD part delivering workstation-class throughput and the Intel part offering efficiency in lighter tasks. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE wins the overall performance comparison decisively, while the Intel Core 3 304 holds advantages only in narrow, specific workloads.