Core i7-10700T vs Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE
Core i7-10700T
Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-10700T
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-10700T | Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ More affordable ($180) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-10700T | Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+10%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ More affordable ($180) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-10700T and Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE
Core i7-10700T
The Core i7-10700T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2020 (5 years ago). It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 12,891 points. Launch price was $149.
Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE
The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 September 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 12,761 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i7-10700T packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i7-10700T has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i7-10700T versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE — a 6.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-10700T (base: 2 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE is built on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i7-10700T scores 12,891 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE's 12,761 — a 1% lead for the Core i7-10700T. L3 cache: 16 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Core i7-10700T vs 8 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE.
| Feature | Core i7-10700T | Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz+7% | 4.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.6 GHz+80% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB Intel® Smart Cache+100% | 8 MB |
| L2 Cache | — | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | — | Cezanne (2021−2025) |
| PassMark | 12,891+1% | 12,761 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,531 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 6,814 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-10700T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-10700T | Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-10700T) / not specified (Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE). The Core i7-10700T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Core i7-10700T | Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i7-10700T launched at $355 MSRP, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE debuted at $180. At current prices ($200 vs $180), the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE is $20 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-10700T delivers 64.5 pts/$ vs 70.9 pts/$ for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE — making the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE the 9.5% better value option.
| Feature | Core i7-10700T | Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $355 | $180-49% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | $180-10% |
| Performance per Dollar | 64.5 | 70.9+10% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2024 |
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