AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE vs Intel Core 3 304 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for this comparison is one-sided: the Intel Core 3 304 carries a full suite of benchmark scores, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE has no recorded benchmark entries in the database. As a result, the Intel part claims every measurable win by default. The Core 3 304 reaches an average benchmark score of 13,745, which places it at the 68th percentile among all CPUs in the database. The Ryzen 5 5605GE holds a 50th percentile ranking, but with an average benchmark score of zero, its performance profile is effectively unquantified in our measurements.

Looking at the Intel Core 3 304's Cinebench results, its multi-core score of 5,263 in Cinebench R23 demonstrates a substantial capability for threaded workloads. The single-core score of 1,765 in the same test indicates a strong per-thread performance level, which is consistent with its 4.30 GHz boost clock. In Cinebench R20, the Core 3 304 records 4,160 multi-core and 587 single-core points, while Cinebench R15 shows 849 multi-core and 264 single-core points. These results form a coherent scaling pattern across the three Cinebench versions, with the multi-core advantage growing as the workload duration increases.

The PassMark suite provides further granularity. The Core 3 304 posts a single-thread score of 3,614 and a multithread score of 11,625. The gap between these two figures is notable: the multithread score is roughly 3.2 times the single-thread score, which is unexpectedly high for a processor with 5 cores and only 5 threads. The data also shows a data compression score of 114,775, a figure that dwarfs the integer math result of 24,640 and the floating point math result of 29,722. The extended instructions score of 9,686 suggests that SIMD-heavy workloads receive a meaningful boost, while the find prime numbers score of 68 is comparatively low, indicating that this particular test does not align with the processor's strengths. Random string sorting yields 13,659, data encryption records 8,501, and physics simulation posts 868.

The nearest rivals for the Core 3 304 provide context for these numbers. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX scores 13,786, which is 0.3% higher than the Core 3 304's average. The Intel Core i7-8750H scores 13,868, a 0.9% advantage. The AMD EPYC 7443 scores 13,936, which is 1.4% ahead. The only rival the Core 3 304 beats is the Intel Core 5 120UL, which scores 13,594, a 1.1% deficit. These deltas are all within a narrow band, meaning the Core 3 304 sits in a tightly contested performance tier despite its modest core count.

Architecture Differences

The architectural gap between these two processors is fundamental. The AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE uses Zen 3 architecture under the Cezanne codename, fabricated on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It houses 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The Intel Core 3 304 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, fabricated on a 3 nm process at Intel, with no transistor count or die size recorded in the database. The process node difference alone, 7 nm versus 3 nm, explains why the Intel part can deliver comparable performance in a dramatically lower power envelope.

Core topology differs sharply. The Ryzen 5 5605GE provides 6 cores and 12 threads, enabled by simultaneous multithreading. The Intel Core 3 304 provides 5 cores and 5 threads, with no hyper-threading indicated. This means the AMD part can process 12 threads concurrently against the Intel part's 5 threads, which should theoretically favor the AMD chip in heavily parallel workloads. However, the Intel part's higher per-core clock behavior and newer process node may compensate in single-threaded scenarios. The Ryzen boosts to 4.40 GHz, while the Core 3 boosts to 4.30 GHz, a difference of only 0.10 GHz in the AMD part's favor.

Cache hierarchies diverge significantly. The Ryzen 5 5605GE has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a 16 MB L3 cache. The Intel Core 3 304 lists 192 KB of L1 cache, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The AMD part's larger L3 cache, 16 MB versus 6 MB, provides a substantial buffer for repeated data access patterns. The Intel part's L2 is listed as a single aggregate figure rather than a per-core value, which makes direct comparison difficult, but the total cache footprint clearly favors the AMD processor.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Ryzen 5 5605GE uses Radeon Vega 7 graphics, while the Intel Core 3 304 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core. Both processors disable ECC memory support. The AMD part supports DDR4 memory over a dual-channel bus with 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth. Despite the single-channel limitation, the Intel part's newer memory standard yields higher raw bandwidth.

PCIe connectivity also differentiates the pair. The Ryzen 5 5605GE offers PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core 3 304 offers PCIe Gen 4 with 6 lanes from the CPU. The AMD part provides more lanes at an older standard, while the Intel part provides fewer lanes at a newer standard. Socket compatibility is a major divider: the Ryzen uses AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1516, meaning the Intel processor is soldered and not upgradeable in the traditional sense.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 3 304 wins in every benchmark category where data exists, but the interpretation requires care. Given the core and thread disparity, the Intel part's ability to lead in multithreaded tests is the most striking result. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 5,263 demonstrates that 5 cores without multithreading can outpace what the Ryzen 5 5605GE would need to deliver with 12 threads, though the AMD part's absence of recorded scores prevents a direct numerical comparison.

The Core 3 304 shows particular strength in data compression, where its score of 114,775 is the highest individual benchmark result in its suite. This suggests the processor handles compression algorithms with unusual efficiency, likely benefiting from its newer microarchitecture and memory subsystem. The data encryption score of 8,501 and extended instructions score of 9,686 indicate strong cryptographic and SIMD performance, which matters for workloads involving encryption, media encoding, and scientific computing.

The Ryzen 5 5605GE's likely advantages are structural rather than measured. Its 6 cores and 12 threads give it a theoretical edge in heavily threaded workloads such as video rendering, software compilation, and database operations. Its 16 MB L3 cache should improve hit rates in workloads with large working sets. Its dual-channel DDR4 memory, while older, provides balanced bandwidth for multi-core access patterns. Its unlocked multiplier means the multiplier can be adjusted, which is relevant for overclocking scenarios. The Intel Core 3 304 has a locked multiplier, so its clock behavior is fixed by the manufacturer.

The Intel part's market segment is mobile, with a 15 W TDP, while the AMD part is a desktop processor with a 35 W TDP. This places the Core 3 304 in fanless and low-power systems where thermal constraints dominate. The Ryzen 5 5605GE, with twice the TDP, targets compact desktops and mini PCs where higher sustained performance is acceptable in exchange for more heat. For workloads that demand maximum single-thread responsiveness, the Core 3 304's 3,614 PassMark single-thread score and 1,765 Cinebench R23 single-core score indicate a very strong showing. For workloads that can use many threads, the Ryzen's 12-thread capability represents a theoretical advantage that the database cannot currently confirm.

Specification Differences

The following specifications differ between the AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE and the Intel Core 3 304, based on the recorded data:

• Cores: 6 (AMD) versus 5 (Intel)
• Threads: 12 (AMD) versus 5 (Intel)
• Base clock: 3.40 GHz (AMD) versus 1.50 GHz (Intel)
• Boost clock: 4.40 GHz (AMD) versus 4.30 GHz (Intel)
• TDP: 35 W (AMD) versus 15 W (Intel)
• Socket: AMD Socket AM4 (AMD) versus Intel BGA 1516 (Intel)
• Architecture: Zen 3 (AMD) versus not recorded (Intel)
• Codename: Cezanne (AMD) versus Wildcat Lake (Intel)
• Process node: 7 nm (AMD) versus 3 nm (Intel)
• Foundry: TSMC (AMD) versus Intel (Intel)
• Transistors: 10,700 million (AMD) versus not recorded (Intel)
• Die size: 180 mm² (AMD) versus not recorded (Intel)
• L1 cache: 64 KB per core (AMD) versus 192 KB total (Intel)
• L2 cache: 512 KB per core (AMD) versus 2.5 MB total (Intel)
• L3 cache: 16 MB (AMD) versus 6 MB shared (Intel)
• Memory support: DDR4 (AMD) versus DDR5, LPDDR5X (Intel)
• Memory bus: Dual-channel (AMD) versus Single-channel (Intel)
• Memory bandwidth: 51.2 GB/s (AMD) versus 59.7 GB/s (Intel)
• PCIe: Gen 3, 16 lanes (AMD) versus Gen 4, 6 lanes (Intel)
• Integrated graphics: Radeon Vega 7 (AMD) versus Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe (Intel)
• Market segment: Desktop (AMD) versus Mobile (Intel)
• Release date: February 2025 (AMD) versus April 2026 (Intel)
• Launch MSRP: not recorded (AMD) versus $309 (Intel)
• Multiplier unlocked: Yes (AMD) versus No (Intel)
• Part number: 100-000001804 (AMD) versus SAE3K (Intel)

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE has a TDP of 35 W. The Intel Core 3 304 has a TDP of 15 W.

Q: How does the Intel Core 3 304 compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Core 3 304 has an average benchmark score of 13,745. It trails the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX by 0.3%, the Intel Core i7-8750H by 0.9%, and the AMD EPYC 7443 by 1.4%. It leads the Intel Core 5 120UL by 1.1%.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE supports DDR4 memory over a dual-channel bus with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 3 304 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE is fabricated on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 3 304 is fabricated on a 3 nm process at Intel.

Q: Does the Intel Core 3 304 have an unlocked multiplier?

A: No. The Intel Core 3 304 has a locked multiplier. The AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE has an unlocked multiplier.