AMD Ryzen 3 210 vs Intel Core 7 253PTE Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 3 210 and Intel Core 7 253PTE are not close competitors. Benchmark data records a decisive victory for the Intel part, which wins all 17 head-to-head comparisons, often by very large margins. The Intel Core 7 253PTE delivers roughly double the multi-threaded performance of the AMD Ryzen 3 210 across Cinebench and PassMark suites, while its single-thread advantage is comparatively modest. The average benchmark score of 34,962 for the Intel part versus 17,321 for the AMD part places them in different performance tiers, with the Intel chip sitting at the 84th percentile of all CPUs compared to the AMD chip's 71st percentile.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest performance gap appears in integer math. The Intel Core 7 253PTE scores 119,552 in PassMark integer math, which is 68.3% higher than the Ryzen 3 210's 37,933. Floating-point math shows a similar pattern, with Intel at 67,209 versus AMD at 23,649, a 64.8% deficit for the AMD part. These two workloads alone demonstrate the fundamental throughput advantage of the Intel chip's wider core configuration.

Multi-threaded rendering workloads follow the same trend. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel Core 7 253PTE records 21,276 points against the Ryzen 3 210's 11,198, a 47.4% difference. The same margin repeats in Cinebench R20 multi-core (8,935 versus 4,703) and Cinebench R15 multi-core (2,144 versus 1,128). PassMark multithread scores show a 45.7% gap, with Intel at 25,031 and AMD at 13,585.

Data-heavy tasks confirm the pattern. PassMark data compression favors Intel 275,828 to 152,017, a 44.9% lead. Data encryption goes to Intel at 15,500 versus 8,607, a 44.5% margin. Even the smaller gaps remain firmly in Intel's favor. Random string sorting shows Intel ahead by 31.1% (28,227 versus 19,454), and extended instructions show a 33% advantage (17,099 versus 11,464). Prime number finding favors Intel 82 to 49, a 40.2% difference, and physics scores put Intel at 1,318 versus 821, a 37.7% lead.

Single-thread performance narrows the gap considerably. In PassMark single-thread, Intel scores 3,794 versus AMD's 3,724, a margin of only 1.8%. Cinebench single-core tests tell a different story, however. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel scores 3,003 versus AMD's 1,581, a 47.4% advantage. Cinebench R20 single-core shows 1,261 versus 664, also 47.3% ahead, and R15 single-core shows 302 versus 159. The PassMark single-thread test appears to measure a narrower workload subset, while Cinebench exposes a larger per-core performance gap that favors the Intel architecture.

The only benchmark where the Ryzen 3 210 comes close is PassMark single-thread, where the 1.8% deficit is within noise. Every other recorded measurement favors Intel by at least 31.1%, with most falling between 40% and 68%. The data shows no scenario where the AMD part wins outright.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE records an average benchmark score of 34,962, which is roughly double the AMD Ryzen 3 210's 17,321. Intel's percentile rank among all CPUs is 84th, while AMD sits at the 71st percentile.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance difference?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel Core 7 253PTE scores 21,276 versus 11,198 for the AMD Ryzen 3 210, a 47.4% difference. PassMark multithread shows a similar 45.7% gap, with Intel at 25,031 and AMD at 13,585.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 3 210 competitive in single-thread workloads?

A: In PassMark single-thread, the AMD chip scores 3,724 against Intel's 3,794, a gap of only 1.8%. However, Cinebench single-core tests show a much larger Intel advantage, with R23 scores of 3,003 versus 1,581, a 47.4% lead for Intel.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 210 supports DDR5 memory only. The Intel Core 7 253PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Do these processors have integrated graphics?

A: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 includes Radeon 740M graphics, while the Intel Core 7 253PTE includes UHD Graphics 730.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE has 10 cores and 20 threads. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 has 4 cores and 8 threads. Intel also has a larger shared L3 cache at 33 MB compared to AMD's 8 MB.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design families. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 uses Zen 4 architecture on a 4 nm process from TSMC, with the Hawk Point codename. It integrates 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 253PTE uses Bartlett Lake silicon on Intel's 10 nm process, with transistor count and die size not recorded in the database.

Core counts diverge sharply. AMD provides 4 cores and 8 threads, while Intel provides 10 cores and 20 threads. Cache hierarchies differ accordingly. AMD allocates 64 KB L1 and 1 MB L2 per core, with 8 MB shared L3. Intel allocates 80 KB L1 and 2 MB L2 per core, with a much larger 33 MB shared L3 cache.

Clock speeds show an interesting trade-off. The AMD part has a higher base clock at 3.00 GHz versus Intel's 1.80 GHz, but Intel's boost clock reaches 5.40 GHz compared to AMD's 4.70 GHz. The Intel part carries a higher thermal design power of 45 watts versus AMD's 28 watts, reflecting the larger core count and higher boost frequency.

Platform support differs substantially. AMD uses Socket FP7 and is classified as a mobile processor. Intel uses Socket 1700 and is classified as a desktop processor. AMD supports PCIe Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, while Intel supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Memory support also diverges: AMD is DDR5-only, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Intel additionally supports ECC memory, which AMD does not.

The integrated graphics solutions differ as well. AMD pairs the CPU with Radeon 740M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. Both processors have locked multipliers, preventing overclocking. Release dates place AMD in January 2025 and Intel in March 2026. Intel lists a launch MSRP of $384; AMD has no recorded launch MSRP.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous. The Intel Core 7 253PTE wins every recorded comparison against the AMD Ryzen 3 210, with 17 wins out of 17 head-to-head tests. The average score difference of 102% positions these chips in entirely different performance segments. The Intel part's percentile rank of 84 versus AMD's 71 confirms that buyers choosing Intel get a processor that outperforms a much larger fraction of the CPU population.

Users who prioritize raw throughput should select the Intel Core 7 253PTE. Its multi-core advantage in Cinebench R23 (21,276 versus 11,198) and PassMark multithread (25,031 versus 13,585) translates directly to faster rendering, compilation, and data processing. The Intel part also leads in single-core Cinebench tests by 47.4%, which benefits lightly threaded applications.

The AMD Ryzen 3 210 offers a lower thermal design power of 28 watts versus Intel's 45 watts, which suits power-constrained mobile designs. Its higher base clock of 3.00 GHz versus 1.80 GHz does not translate into benchmark wins, however. The data shows the Intel part outperforms AMD even in the closest single-thread test, PassMark single-thread, by 1.8%.

For desktop users, the Intel Core 7 253PTE provides PCIe Gen 5 support with 16 lanes, while AMD offers PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes. Intel also supports ECC memory and both DDR4 and DDR5, providing more platform flexibility. The AMD part's mobile segment classification and Radeon 740M graphics suit thin-and-light laptops, but the recorded benchmarks do not show any performance scenario where it wins.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core 7 253PTE has 10 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks are 3.00 GHz for AMD and 1.80 GHz for Intel, but boost clocks reverse the order: 4.70 GHz for AMD and 5.40 GHz for Intel. Thermal design power is 28 watts for AMD and 45 watts for Intel.

Sockets and segments diverge completely. AMD uses Socket FP7 and targets mobile devices. Intel uses Socket 1700 and targets desktop systems. Process nodes differ as well: AMD uses 4 nm TSMC manufacturing, while Intel uses 10 nm Intel fabs. AMD's die measures 137 mm² with 20,900 million transistors; Intel's die size and transistor count are not recorded.

Cache configurations favor Intel substantially. AMD provides 64 KB L1 and 1 MB L2 per core, with 8 MB shared L3. Intel provides 80 KB L1 and 2 MB L2 per core, with 33 MB shared L3. Memory support shows AMD limited to DDR5, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel buses with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Intel adds ECC memory support, which AMD lacks.

PCIe connectivity favors Intel with Gen 5 and 16 lanes versus AMD's Gen 4 and 14 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon 740M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. Both have locked multipliers. Intel records a launch MSRP of $384; AMD has no launch MSRP in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 253PTE wins in every benchmark category recorded. Its largest margins appear in integer math (68.3% ahead), floating-point math (64.8% ahead), and multithreaded workloads (45.7% to 47.4% ahead across Cinebench and PassMark). These wins cover rendering, data compression (44.9% ahead), encryption (44.5% ahead), physics simulation (37.7% ahead), and prime number calculation (40.2% ahead).

For workloads that stress many cores simultaneously, the Intel part's 10 cores and 20 threads provide roughly double the throughput of AMD's 4 cores and 8 threads. The larger 33 MB shared L3 cache supports these workloads by holding more working data on-chip. Extended instruction workloads also favor Intel by 33%, and random string sorting favors Intel by 31.1%.

The AMD Ryzen 3 210 does not win any recorded benchmark. Its closest result is PassMark single-thread, where it trails by only 1.8%. This means for purely single-threaded tasks measured by PassMark, the two processors perform nearly identically. The AMD part's lower 28-watt thermal design power makes it suitable for power-sensitive mobile designs, and its 4 nm process node from TSMC likely contributes to that efficiency, though the database does not record power consumption measurements.

The Intel Core 7 253PTE is the clear choice for desktop workloads requiring maximum performance. Its 84th percentile ranking, 17 benchmark wins, and consistent 30% to 68% advantages across diverse workloads make it the dominant processor in this comparison. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 occupies a different market position as a mobile chip with modest core count, and the data shows it cannot match Intel's performance output in any measured category.