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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data leaves no ambiguity about the performance hierarchy between these two desktop processors. Across all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, the Intel Core 5 221E takes the win, with no test favoring the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE. The margins vary widely by workload, ranging from a modest 6.5% gap in extended instructions to a dominant 71.1% advantage in prime number calculation.

Starting with the Cinebench suite, the Intel part posts consistent wins across every version and workload. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Intel Core 5 221E scores 2613 against the AMD's 1789, a 31.5% advantage. The single-core R15 test shows the same 31.5% delta, with scores of 368 versus 252. Moving to R20, the Intel chip delivers 10891 multicore and 1537 single-core, while the AMD manages 7458 and 1052, again a 31.5% and 31.6% gap respectively. In R23, the most demanding of the Cinebench runs, the Intel processor reaches 25933 multicore and 3661 single-core, compared to 17759 and 2507 for the AMD part, maintaining that 31.5% delta in both cases.

The Passmark suite reveals where the architectures diverge most sharply. The largest single gap appears in the find prime numbers test, where the Intel Core 5 221E scores 173 against the AMD's 50, a 71.1% lead. That workload highlights a substantial difference in integer-heavy algorithmic throughput. Floating point math also shows a large gap: 79028 for Intel versus 46589 for AMD, a 41% difference. Physics simulation follows close behind, with Intel scoring 2230 against AMD's 841, a 62.3% advantage.

Integer math results show the Intel part at 117813 versus 84004, a 28.7% lead. Multithread performance lands at 30510 for Intel and 20870 for AMD, a 31.6% gap. Data compression favors Intel at 324285 versus 252937, a 22% margin. Random string sorting shows 37686 against 27373, a 27.4% difference. Data encryption is closer, with Intel at 19205 versus 16937, an 11.8% edge. Extended instructions represent the tightest race, where Intel leads 18216 to 17029, just 6.5% ahead.

Single-thread performance in Passmark gives Intel 4147 versus AMD's 3353, a 19.1% advantage, a result echoed by the duplicate singlethread entry. The overall picture from the database's average benchmark score reinforces the pattern: the Intel Core 5 221E averages 40144 across all recorded tests, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE averages 29656. That places the Intel part at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD sits at the 81st percentile.

For context on where each chip lands among its nearest rivals, the database lists comparable competitors. The Intel Core 5 221E's average score of 40144 sits within 0.4% of the Intel Core i9-13905H's 40313, within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 9 270's 40246, and 0.2% above both the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 at 40081 and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 at 40048. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE's 29656 average sits 0.2% below the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X at 29713, 0.7% above the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 at 29461, 0.7% above the AMD Ryzen 7 3800X at 29447, and 0.7% below the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H at 29868.

The Verdict

The benchmark data directs a straightforward choice for most scenarios. The Intel Core 5 221E wins every single recorded benchmark against the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE, with margins that range from 6.5% to 71.1%. Anyone prioritizing raw compute performance across Cinebench or Passmark workloads should select the Intel part based on these measurements.

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE does hold one meaningful advantage in the comparison: power consumption. Its TDP is 35 watts against the Intel's 65 watts, a significant difference for systems with thermal or power constraints. The data also shows the AMD chip uses DDR4 memory and a PCIe Gen 3 interface, which may align with existing platform investments, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 and PCIe Gen 5.

For workloads dominated by prime number finding, floating point math, or physics simulation, the Intel Core 5 221E is the clear pick, with leads of 71.1%, 41%, and 62.3% respectively. Even in the closest contest, extended instructions, the Intel chip still comes out ahead by 6.5%. The only scenario where the AMD part makes sense from the recorded data is one where the 35-watt TDP and the older AM4 socket platform are decisive factors, and where the large performance deficits in every benchmark are acceptable trade-offs.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and process nodes. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE uses the Zen 3 architecture under the Cezanne codename, manufactured by TSMC on a 7 nm process. The Intel Core 5 221E uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built by Intel on a 10 nm process. The AMD die measures 180 mm² and contains 10,700 million transistors, while the Intel die is larger at 257 mm² with no transistor count recorded in the database.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The AMD part provides 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel part offers 14 cores and 20 threads. Cache hierarchies also diverge. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. These structural differences help explain the Intel part's advantages in heavily threaded workloads and in cache-sensitive tasks like data compression.

Clock speeds tell a mixed story. The AMD base clock is 3.20 GHz with a boost of 4.60 GHz, while the Intel base clock is lower at 2.70 GHz but boosts higher to 5.20 GHz. The higher boost clock contributes to the Intel part's single-thread wins, while the core count advantage drives the multicore results. The Intel part also supports ECC memory, while the AMD does not, a distinction relevant for certain professional or server-adjacent use cases.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field recorded in the database. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE belongs to the 5000 series, while the Intel Core 5 221E has no series designation. The AMD uses AMD Socket AM4, the Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD process node is 7 nm from TSMC, the Intel is 10 nm from Intel's own foundry. TDP shows the largest gap: 35 watts for AMD versus 65 watts for Intel.

Memory support differs in scope. The AMD chip supports only DDR4, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus, but the bandwidth figures diverge: AMD records 51.2 GB/s, Intel records 89.6 GB/s. PCIe connectivity also differs, with AMD providing Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes and Intel providing Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics are not identical: AMD uses Radeon Vega 8, Intel uses UHD Graphics 730.

Cache capacity differs in each level. The AMD L1 is 64 KB per core, L2 is 512 KB per core, and L3 is 16 MB. The Intel L1 is 80 KB per core, L2 is 2 MB per core, and L3 is 24 MB shared. The AMD part does not support ECC memory, while the Intel part does. The Intel chip records a launch MSRP of $232, while the AMD chip has no recorded launch MSRP. Both processors have locked multipliers and are marked as Active in production status. Release dates show the AMD launched on 2024-09-04 and the Intel on 2025-01-12.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 221E has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

A: In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel Core 5 221E scores 3661 versus the AMD's 2507, a 31.5% advantage. Passmark single-thread shows 4147 versus 3353, a 19.1% lead for Intel.

Q: What is the biggest benchmark margin between the two?

A: The largest recorded gap is in Passmark find prime numbers, where the Intel Core 5 221E scores 173 against the AMD's 50, a 71.1% difference.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE supports only DDR4, while the Intel Core 5 221E supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What are the TDP differences?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE has a TDP of 35 watts, while the Intel Core 5 221E has a TDP of 65 watts.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 221E boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE boosts to 4.60 GHz. The AMD has the higher base clock at 3.20 GHz versus the Intel's 2.70 GHz.