AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G vs Intel Core 7 251TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a decisive advantage for the Intel Core 7 251TE across every recorded test. Out of 11 head-to-head comparisons, the Intel part wins 11, with the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G recording zero victories. The margins are substantial in nearly all categories, though the gap narrows significantly in single-thread performance.

The largest divergence appears in floating-point math, where the Intel Core 7 251TE scores 85,607 against the AMD's 25,245, a difference of 70.5%. Integer math follows a similar pattern: Intel posts 125,739 versus AMD's 45,910, putting the Intel part 63.5% ahead. Prime number finding shows the widest relative gap, with Intel at 140 and AMD at 36, a 74.3% deficit for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G. These three workloads highlight a fundamental throughput disparity that cannot be attributed to any single architectural trait.

Memory-intensive operations reinforce the trend. Data compression favors Intel 334,399 to 168,041, a 49.7% edge. Data encryption shows Intel at 22,176 versus AMD's 10,288, a 53.6% lead. Random string sorting lands at 39,643 for Intel and 18,819 for AMD, a 52.5% margin. The physics test, which often correlates with simulation and collision workloads, gives Intel 1,938 against AMD's 701, a 63.8% advantage.

The multithread score is perhaps the most telling aggregate metric. Intel's Core 7 251TE reaches 30,022 while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G manages 14,033, leaving the AMD chip 53.3% behind. This aligns with the core-count disparity, but the extended instructions test shows a smaller gap: Intel 16,974 versus AMD 11,935, a 29.7% lead for Intel. That narrower margin suggests that per-core instruction efficiency matters more in that workload.

Single-thread performance is the closest contest. Intel scores 3,568 in PassMark single-thread, AMD scores 3,096, a 13.2% difference. The same result appears under the duplicate singlethread test name. This is the only category where the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G stays within a modest distance, reflecting the Zen 3 architecture's strong per-core design despite its older process node.

For context, the Intel Core 7 251TE sits at the 88th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 41,650. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H (0.1% higher), the Intel Core i7-14650HX (0.2% higher), the Intel Core i7-12850HX (0.3% lower), and the Intel Core i7-14700T (0.6% lower). The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G, by contrast, lands at the 79th percentile with an average score of 27,382, placing it near the Intel Core i7-13700H (0.1% higher), Intel Core Ultra 5 125H (0.5% higher), AMD Ryzen 7 5800 (0.6% higher), and Intel Core i5-12600K (0.7% higher). The overall average benchmark gap between the two reviewed units is roughly 52%, consistent with the individual test deltas.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and manufacturing generations. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G uses the Zen 3 architecture under the Cezanne codename, built on TSMC's 7 nm process. It integrates 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 251TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on Intel's 10 nm process, with a die size of 215 mm². Transistor count for Intel is not recorded in the database.

Core configuration differs dramatically. AMD fields 4 cores and 8 threads, while Intel fields 24 cores and 32 threads. That sixfold core count difference and fourfold thread difference explains much of the multithread gap, though the per-core L2 allocation also diverges: AMD provides 512 KB per core, Intel provides 1.25 MB per core. L1 cache is 64 KB per core on AMD versus 80 KB per core on Intel. L3 cache totals 8 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G versus 36 MB shared on the Core 7 251TE.

Clock behavior is another clear separation. AMD runs a 4.00 GHz base clock with a 4.20 GHz boost, a narrow range that suggests limited dynamic headroom. Intel runs a 1.40 GHz base clock with a 5.40 GHz boost, a very wide range typical of a hybrid or high-core-count design that can idle low and burst high. The 45 W TDP on Intel versus 65 W on AMD is notable: the Intel part delivers far more throughput while drawing a lower rated thermal envelope, though the boost behavior will influence real-world power draw.

Memory support splits the two as well. AMD supports DDR4 only, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but measured bandwidth differs: AMD records 51.2 GB/s, Intel records 89.6 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. PCIe generation and lane counts differ: AMD uses Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics also differ. AMD includes Radeon Vega 6, Intel includes UHD Graphics 770. Neither part has a 3D V-Cache option recorded.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded benchmarks, the Intel Core 7 251TE wins every workload category in the head-to-head table. There is no test where the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G takes the lead. That said, the size of the Intel advantage varies by workload type, which affects how each processor should be positioned.

For heavy parallel workloads, the Intel part is overwhelmingly stronger. Floating-point math, integer math, prime number finding, physics simulation, data compression, and data encryption all show Intel leading by margins between 29.7% and 74.3%. The multithread score confirms this pattern. Users running rendering, scientific computation, compression pipelines, or encryption tasks would see the largest benefit from the Core 7 251TE.

For lightly threaded tasks, the gap shrinks but Intel still wins. Single-thread performance is only 13.2% higher on Intel, meaning the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G is comparatively competitive in everyday responsive workloads like web browsing, office applications, and older single-threaded software. The AMD part's 4.00 GHz base clock likely contributes to its relatively strong showing here, since it holds a high base frequency without needing to ramp.

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G's advantage is not in raw performance but in platform simplicity and physical characteristics. It uses the AMD Socket AM4, a mature and widely available platform. Its 65 W TDP and 7 nm process from TSMC mean lower per-core power demands in a smaller package. The 180 mm² die is smaller than Intel's 215 mm² die, which may matter in constrained builds or thermals. For a 4-core, 8-thread desktop chip, the data shows it is a competent performer, just not competitive against a 24-core part in throughput.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications that differ between the two processors are as follows:

• Cores: 4 (AMD) versus 24 (Intel)
• Threads: 8 (AMD) versus 32 (Intel)
• Base clock: 4.00 GHz (AMD) versus 1.40 GHz (Intel)
• Boost clock: 4.20 GHz (AMD) versus 5.40 GHz (Intel)
• TDP: 65 W (AMD) versus 45 W (Intel)
• Socket: AMD Socket AM4 versus Intel Socket 1700
• Codename: Cezanne versus Bartlett Lake
• Architecture: Zen 3 versus not recorded for Intel
• Process node: 7 nm (TSMC) versus 10 nm (Intel)
• Foundry: TSMC versus Intel
• Die size: 180 mm² versus 215 mm²
• Transistor count: 10,700 million versus not recorded
• L1 cache: 64 KB per core versus 80 KB per core
• L2 cache: 512 KB per core versus 1.25 MB per core
• L3 cache: 8 MB versus 36 MB shared
• Memory support: DDR4 only versus DDR4 and DDR5
• Memory bandwidth: 51.2 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s
• PCIe: Gen 3, 16 lanes versus Gen 5, 16 lanes
• Integrated graphics: Radeon Vega 6 versus UHD Graphics 770
• Release date: 2024-09-04 versus 2025-01-12
• Launch MSRP: not recorded for AMD, $384 for Intel
• Part number: 100-000001749 versus SRQAXQ5ZG

Both processors are active production parts, both are desktop market segment, both have locked multipliers, both are dual-channel memory designs, and both support ECC memory.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has 24 cores and 32 threads. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: How much faster is the Intel part in single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE scores 3,568 in PassMark single-thread, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G scores 3,096. That is a 13.2% advantage for Intel.

Q: Does the AMD processor support DDR5 memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G supports DDR4 only. The Intel Core 7 251TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The AMD part records 51.2 GB/s, while the Intel part records 89.6 GB/s. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE boosts to 5.40 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G boosts to 4.20 GHz. The AMD part has a higher base clock at 4.00 GHz versus 1.40 GHz.

Q: Where does each processor rank among all CPUs in the database?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE sits at the 88th percentile with an average benchmark score of 41,650. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G sits at the 79th percentile with an average benchmark score of 27,382.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a clear choice for workloads that demand throughput. The Intel Core 7 251TE outperforms the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G in every head-to-head benchmark, with multithread scores more than double and floating-point math more than triple the AMD result. The 24-core, 32-thread configuration, larger caches, higher memory bandwidth, and PCIe Gen 5 support make it the stronger processor for parallel computation, data-heavy tasks, and future platform expansion. Its 88th percentile ranking and average score of 41,650 place it alongside recent high-end mobile and desktop parts.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G is not without merit, but its strengths are narrower. It holds a 4.00 GHz base clock and a 13.2% single-thread deficit, which is modest compared to the 50% to 70% gaps in parallel workloads. It uses the AM4 platform, which may be preferable for builders with existing AM4 motherboards or those who want a lower-cost entry point without upgrading the whole platform. Its 7 nm process and smaller die may also appeal in power-sensitive builds, despite the higher 65 W TDP rating.

For anyone choosing strictly on benchmark performance, the Intel Core 7 251TE is the only defensible pick. For a use case centered on light desktop tasks, legacy AM4 infrastructure, or minimal power draw at idle, the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G remains a functional option, but the data does not support placing it ahead of the Intel part in any recorded workload.