AMD Ryzen 3 210 vs Intel Core 7 253PE Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 210 has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of the two CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 210 boosts to 4.70 GHz, while the Intel Core 7 253PE boosts to 5.50 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 3 210 does not.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 210 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel Core 7 253PE uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Q: How large is the L3 cache on each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 210 has 8 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 7 253PE has 33 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE averages 40557 across all benchmarks, while the AMD Ryzen 3 210 averages 17321, a gap of roughly 134%.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 210 is built on Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename. It uses a 4 nm process at TSMC with 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. The chip has 4 cores and 8 threads, with 64 KB L1 and 1 MB L2 per core, plus 8 MB shared L3. It supports DDR5 memory only, dual-channel, with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. PCIe is Gen 4 with 14 lanes from the CPU. The integrated graphics are Radeon 740M. It is a mobile part on AMD Socket FP7 with a 28 W TDP. The Ryzen 3 210 released in January 2025 and is currently active in production.

The Intel Core 7 253PE uses Bartlett Lake architecture, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. It has 10 cores and 20 threads, with 80 KB L1 and 2 MB L2 per core, plus 33 MB shared L3. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel, with the same 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. PCIe is Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730. This is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700 with a 65 W TDP. The Core 7 253PE released in March 2026 with a launch MSRP of $384. It supports ECC memory, which the AMD chip does not. The Intel part also has a higher boost clock at 5.50 GHz versus 4.70 GHz for the AMD, though its base clock is lower at 2.50 GHz versus 3.00 GHz.

The transistor count and die size for the Intel part are not recorded in the database. The AMD part uses a more advanced process node, but the Intel part compensates with significantly more cores, threads, and cache. The PCIe generation also differs, with Intel offering Gen 5 versus AMD's Gen 4.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a complete sweep for the Intel Core 7 253PE, winning all 17 recorded tests. The margins vary widely, from a narrow single-thread edge to massive multi-thread leads.

In Cinebench tests, the Intel part dominates. Cinebench R15 multicore shows Intel at 2507 versus AMD at 1128, a 55% deficit for the AMD chip. Single-core R15 has Intel at 354 versus AMD at 159, a 55.1% gap. R20 multicore repeats the pattern with Intel at 10449 versus AMD at 4703, again 55% behind. R20 single-core has Intel at 1475 versus AMD at 664, a 55% deficit. R23 multicore shows Intel at 24880 versus AMD at 11198, a 55% gap, and R23 single-core has Intel at 3512 versus AMD at 1581, also 55% behind.

The PassMark suite shows similar trends with varying magnitudes. Data compression has Intel at 339133 versus AMD at 152017, a 55.2% deficit. Data encryption shows Intel at 18385 versus AMD at 8607, a 53.2% gap. Extended instructions has Intel at 21806 versus AMD at 11464, a 47.4% difference. The largest margin is in floating-point math, where Intel scores 80870 against AMD's 23649, a 70.8% deficit. Integer math shows Intel at 114158 versus AMD at 37933, a 66.8% gap. Find prime numbers has Intel at 138 versus AMD at 49, a 64.5% deficit. Multithread scores are 29271 for Intel versus 13585 for AMD, a 53.6% gap. Physics tests show Intel at 1845 versus AMD at 821, a 55.5% deficit. Random string sorting has Intel at 32777 versus AMD at 19454, a 40.6% gap.

The smallest margin is in single-thread performance. PassMark single-thread shows Intel at 3955 versus AMD at 3724, only a 5.8% difference. This suggests the AMD chip's Zen 4 architecture and higher base clock help narrow the gap in lightly threaded workloads, but the Intel part still wins.

The average benchmark scores confirm the overall picture. Intel averages 40557 across all tests, while AMD averages 17321. The Intel part sits at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD chip sits at the 71st percentile.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous. The Intel Core 7 253PE outperforms the AMD Ryzen 3 210 in every single recorded benchmark. The smallest margin is 5.8% in PassMark single-thread, and the largest is 70.8% in floating-point math. Across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, the Intel part is consistently about 55% ahead in both single-core and multi-core tests. In PassMark integer and floating-point workloads, the Intel part leads by roughly two-thirds or more.

For multi-threaded workloads, the Intel chip's 10 cores and 20 threads against AMD's 4 cores and 8 threads create a decisive advantage. The Intel part also has 33 MB of shared L3 cache versus 8 MB on the AMD side, which helps in data-heavy tasks. The AMD chip does close the gap in single-thread PassMark tests, but it still loses. The Intel part has a higher boost clock at 5.50 GHz versus 4.70 GHz, though the AMD chip has a higher base clock at 3.00 GHz versus 2.50 GHz.

The AMD Ryzen 3 210 is a mobile part with a 28 W TDP, while the Intel Core 7 253PE is a desktop part with a 65 W TDP. The Intel part also supports ECC memory, which the AMD chip does not. The database indicates the Intel part is the clear performance leader, but the AMD chip occupies a different market segment as a low-power mobile processor.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 210 | Intel Core 7 253PE |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 4 | 10 |

| Threads | 8 | 20 |

| Base Clock | 3.00 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.70 GHz | 5.50 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Bartlett Lake |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 Cache | 8 MB shared | 33 MB shared |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 740M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2025-01-05 | 2026-03-08 |

| Transistors | 20,900 million | Not recorded |

| Die Size | 137 mm² | Not recorded |

The two chips differ in nearly every major specification category. The Intel part has more cores, threads, cache, and a higher boost clock. The AMD part has a more advanced process node, a higher base clock, and lower power draw. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD part only supports DDR5. The Intel part also has ECC support and Gen 5 PCIe, both absent on the AMD side.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 253PE wins every recorded benchmark, so the use-case split is defined by the magnitude of its wins rather than by any AMD victory.

The Intel part is the clear choice for multi-threaded workloads. Its 55% lead in all Cinebench multi-core tests, 53.6% lead in PassMark multithread, and 66.8% lead in integer math indicate strong performance for rendering, compilation, or any fully parallel task. The 70.8% margin in floating-point math further supports use in scientific or simulation workloads. Data compression shows a 55.2% advantage, making the Intel chip suitable for archiving or database tasks. Physics tests show a 55.5% lead, which suggests better performance in physics simulation within games or engineering applications.

The AMD Ryzen 3 210 has no benchmark wins, but its narrowest deficit is in single-thread performance. The 5.8% gap in PassMark single-thread means the AMD chip is only slightly behind in lightly threaded tasks like basic office work, web browsing, or legacy applications. Its 28 W TDP makes it a low-power mobile option, while the Intel part draws 65 W as a desktop processor. The AMD chip uses a 4 nm process, which suggests better efficiency per watt, though the database does not record direct power efficiency metrics.

For users prioritizing raw performance, the Intel Core 7 253PE is the only choice based on recorded data. For users requiring a low-power mobile processor with ECC support absent, the AMD Ryzen 3 210 fits a different niche. The Intel part also supports ECC memory, which matters for data integrity in server-like workloads. The AMD chip has a smaller L3 cache at 8 MB versus 33 MB, which correlates with its weaker data-heavy benchmark results. The Intel part's Gen 5 PCIe support provides more bandwidth for expansion, while the AMD part's Gen 4 remains adequate for most mobile use cases.