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

AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE vs Intel Core 5 221TE: Benchmark Database Analysis

The recorded data shows a decisive performance gap between these two desktop processors. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE wins 15 of the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, while the Intel Core 5 221TE takes only 2. The average benchmark score for the AMD part is 29,656, placing it in the 81st percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part averages 17,860, placing it in the 71st percentile. The AMD chip leads by roughly 66% in average score, a margin that reflects fundamental architectural and configuration differences between the two.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE dominates virtually every compute-heavy workload category. In Cinebench testing, it leads by 57.1% in both R15 and R23 multicore tests, and by 57.5% in R15 singlecore. The margin is consistent across R20 as well, with a 57.1% multicore lead and 57% singlecore lead. PassMark results show even wider gaps in certain workloads: integer math favors the AMD chip by 98.6%, data encryption by 89%, and extended instructions by 76.4%. Single-thread performance favors AMD by 93.4%, indicating a substantial per-core efficiency advantage.

The Intel Core 5 221TE claims its two wins in specific PassMark sub-tests. It leads in find prime numbers by 15.3% (59 vs 50) and in physics by 13.9% (977 vs 841). These are narrow but real advantages in particular algorithmic patterns. The physics result likely reflects the Intel part's higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz versus 4.60 GHz on the AMD chip, while the prime number test benefits from the Intel's larger L2 cache per core (1.25 MB versus 512 KB). These wins do not offset the broad AMD advantage elsewhere, but they do indicate the Intel part is not universally slower.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE uses the Zen 3 architecture on a 7 nm TSMC process, with a die size of 180 mm² and 10,700 million transistors. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB L3 cache. Its base clock is 3.20 GHz with a 4.60 GHz boost, running at a 35 W TDP. Memory support is DDR4 only, dual-channel, with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. PCIe is Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics are Radeon Vega 8.

The Intel Core 5 221TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm Intel process, with a die size of 215 mm². It has 10 cores and 16 threads, with 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. Base clock is 1.80 GHz with a 5.00 GHz boost, at a 45 W TDP. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel, with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. PCIe is Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730. The Intel part supports ECC memory, while the AMD part does not.

These differences explain the benchmark outcomes. The AMD chip's higher base clock (3.20 GHz vs 1.80 GHz) contributes to its strong single-thread showing. The Intel chip's higher boost clock (5.00 GHz) helps in bursty workloads like physics. The AMD chip's smaller process node (7 nm vs 10 nm) likely contributes to its lower TDP (35 W vs 45 W) while delivering higher throughput. The Intel chip's larger L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB) and larger die size do not translate into winning results in most tests.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear conclusion: the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE is the superior processor for general and multi-threaded workloads. Its 57.1% lead in Cinebench R23 multicore (17,759 vs 11,305) and 93.4% lead in PassMark single-thread (3,353 vs 1,734) indicate that it delivers more performance per clock and more total throughput. The Intel Core 5 221TE cannot match these results despite having more cores (10 vs 8) and a higher boost clock.

For users whose workloads involve integer math, data compression, encryption, or extended instruction sets, the AMD part is the clear choice. The 98.6% lead in integer math (84,004 vs 42,303) and 61.4% lead in data compression (252,937 vs 156,682) are decisive. The Intel part's wins in physics and prime numbers are relevant only in narrow, specialized scenarios.

The Intel Core 5 221TE may be preferable in systems requiring ECC memory support, which the AMD part lacks, or where PCIe Gen 5 connectivity is needed. It also supports both DDR4 and DDR5, offering memory flexibility. However, in pure benchmark performance, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE outperforms it by a wide margin across almost every recorded test.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE has an average benchmark score of 29,656, compared to 17,860 for the Intel Core 5 221TE.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 221TE win any benchmark tests?

A: Yes, it wins 2 of 17 head-to-head tests: PassMark find prime numbers (59 vs 50, a 15.3% lead) and PassMark physics (977 vs 841, a 13.9% lead).

Q: What is the core count difference between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE does not.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE leads PassMark single-thread by 93.4%, with a score of 3,353 versus 1,734 for the Intel Core 5 221TE.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE supports DDR4 only, while the Intel Core 5 221TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single win for the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE comes in PassMark integer math, where it scores 84,004 versus 42,303 for the Intel Core 5 221TE, a 98.6% advantage. This near-doubling of performance indicates that the AMD chip's integer execution units are substantially more efficient. Data encryption shows an 89% lead (16,937 vs 8,963), and extended instructions show a 76.4% lead (17,029 vs 9,655). Single-thread performance favors AMD by 93.4% (3,353 vs 1,734), confirming that the AMD core is far stronger per thread.

In Cinebench, the AMD part leads by 57.1% in R15 multicore (1,789 vs 1,139), R20 multicore (7,458 vs 4,748), and R23 multicore (17,759 vs 11,305). Singlecore results show the same pattern: R15 at 57.5% (252 vs 160), R20 at 57% (1,052 vs 670), and R23 at 57.1% (2,507 vs 1,596). These consistent margins indicate the AMD architecture delivers roughly 57% more performance across rendering workloads.

The Intel Core 5 221TE's two wins are smaller in magnitude. Its 15.3% lead in find prime numbers (59 vs 50) and 13.9% lead in physics (977 vs 841) are the only bright spots. In floating-point math, AMD leads by 47.1% (46,589 vs 31,661), and in multithreaded performance, AMD leads by 56.9% (20,870 vs 13,301). Random string sorting favors AMD by 61.7% (27,373 vs 16,929). These results confirm that the Intel part's higher core count and boost clock do not compensate for its lower base clock and less efficient architecture in most tasks.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specifications. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 5 221TE uses 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks differ significantly: 3.20 GHz for AMD versus 1.80 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 4.60 GHz for AMD and 5.00 GHz for Intel. TDP ratings are 35 W for AMD and 45 W for Intel.

Cache configurations diverge: AMD has 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB L3, while Intel has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. Process nodes are 7 nm (TSMC) for AMD and 10 nm (Intel) for Intel. Die sizes are 180 mm² for AMD and 215 mm² for Intel. Memory support: AMD uses DDR4 only with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. PCIe versions are Gen 3 for AMD and Gen 5 for Intel, both with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics are Radeon Vega 8 for AMD and UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. ECC memory is supported only on the Intel part. Sockets are AMD AM4 for AMD and Intel Socket 1700 for Intel. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $232.