AMD Ryzen 3 5305G vs Intel Core 7 253PE Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the AMD Ryzen 3 5305G and Intel Core 7 253PE?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core 7 253PE has 10 cores and 20 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock speed of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G boosts up to 4.20 GHz, while the Intel Core 7 253PE boosts up to 5.50 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports DDR5 memory?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, whereas the AMD Ryzen 3 5305G supports only DDR4.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 3 5305G does not.

Q: What is the L3 cache size for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G has 8 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel Core 7 253PE has 33 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G is built on a 7 nm process by TSMC, while the Intel Core 7 253PE uses a 10 nm process by Intel.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G belongs to the 5000 series and uses the Zen 3 architecture under the Cezanne codename. It is a 7 nm part fabricated by TSMC, with 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The chip features 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. Its cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The processor supports DDR4 memory on a dual-channel bus with a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. It uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU, and the integrated graphics are Radeon Vega 6. The socket is AMD Socket AM4, and the multiplier is unlocked.

The Intel Core 7 253PE is part of the Core 7 generation under the Bartlett Lake codename. It is built on a 10 nm process by Intel. This processor has 10 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The cache layout includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support covers both DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It supports ECC memory and uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730. The socket is Intel Socket 1700, and the multiplier is locked.

The architectural divide is significant. Zen 3 uses a monolithic 7 nm design, while Bartlett Lake uses a 10 nm process. The Intel part has far more cores and threads, a much higher boost clock, larger L1 and L2 per core, and substantially more L3 cache. The AMD part counters with a higher base clock and a smaller process node. The memory bandwidth on the Intel chip is 89.6 GB/s versus 51.2 GB/s on the AMD chip, a gap that reflects the Intel part's support for DDR5 alongside its higher theoretical throughput.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Ryzen 3 5305G and the Intel Core 7 253PE. The AMD part has an empty benchmark array, an average benchmark score of 0, and a percentile rank of 50. The Intel Core 7 253PE, by contrast, has a full set of measured scores, an average benchmark score of 40557, and a percentile rank of 87. Without paired measurements, the comparison relies on the Intel part's recorded scores and its position among nearest rivals.

The Intel Core 7 253PE shows strong multi-threaded performance in Cinebench R23 multi-core with a score of 24880. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, it records 10449, and in Cinebench R15 multi-core, it records 2507. Single-thread results are also solid: Cinebench R23 single-core at 3512, Cinebench R20 single-core at 1475, and Cinebench R15 single-core at 354. The PassMark suite reinforces the multi-threaded strength with a multithread score of 29271, a floating point math score of 80870, and an integer math score of 114158. Data compression hits 339133, while data encryption reaches 18385. Random string sorting records 32777, extended instructions score 21806, and find prime numbers scores 138. The PassMark single-thread score is 3955, and physics is 1845.

The Intel part's nearest rivals in the database are tightly clustered. The Intel Core 5 223PE has an average score of 40585 with a delta of -0.1%, meaning the Core 7 253PE is effectively tied with it. The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H scores 40518 with a delta of 0.1%, and the Intel Xeon 6357P scores 40630 with a delta of -0.2%. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940H scores 40431 with a delta of 0.3%. These margins are all within 0.3%, indicating that the Core 7 253PE sits in a performance band where the top competitors are nearly indistinguishable by average score.

The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G has no recorded benchmark scores, so its percentile rank of 50 is based on the broader database distribution. The Intel Core 7 253PE, with a percentile rank of 87, sits well above the midpoint. The data indicates that the Intel part occupies a much higher performance tier than the AMD part, though the lack of direct measurements for the AMD chip prevents a precise per-test comparison.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear performance hierarchy. The Intel Core 7 253PE has recorded benchmark scores across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and multiple PassMark tests, with an average benchmark score of 40557 and a percentile rank of 87. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G has no recorded scores, an average benchmark score of 0, and a percentile rank of 50. The Intel part also has more cores, more threads, a higher boost clock, larger caches, and a higher memory bandwidth. The AMD chip has a higher base clock, a smaller process node, and an unlocked multiplier, but the benchmark data gives no evidence of competitive performance.

The Intel Core 7 253PE is the processor with measurable performance in the database. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24880 and PassMark multithread score of 29271 indicate strong multi-threaded capability, while the single-thread Cinebench R23 score of 3512 and PassMark single-thread score of 3955 show solid single-thread performance. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G cannot be positioned against these numbers because no measurements exist for it. The recorded data supports selecting the Intel part for any workload where benchmark scores matter, while the AMD part remains unquantified in this database.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core 7 253PE has 10 cores and 20 threads. The AMD base clock is 4.00 GHz versus 2.50 GHz for Intel. The boost clock favors Intel at 5.50 GHz versus 4.20 GHz for AMD. The process node differs: 7 nm for AMD and 10 nm for Intel. The AMD L1 cache is 64 KB per core, while Intel uses 80 KB per core. The L2 cache is 512 KB per core on AMD and 2 MB per core on Intel. The L3 cache is 8 MB on AMD and 33 MB shared on Intel. Memory support is DDR4 for AMD and DDR4 plus DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s for AMD and 89.6 GB/s for Intel. ECC memory is absent on AMD and present on Intel. PCIe generation is Gen 3 with 16 lanes for AMD and Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon Vega 6 on AMD and UHD Graphics 730 on Intel. The socket is AMD Socket AM4 for AMD and Intel Socket 1700 for Intel. The multiplier is unlocked on AMD and locked on Intel. The AMD part has a transistor count of 10,700 million and a die size of 180 mm², while the Intel part has no recorded transistor count or die size. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $384; the AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded. The release dates differ as well, with the AMD part dated 2025-02-23 and the Intel part dated 2026-03-08.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 253PE wins on every measured performance metric in the database. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24880 and single-core score of 3512, along with PassMark scores across multithread (29271), integer math (114158), floating point math (80870), data compression (339133), data encryption (18385), extended instructions (21806), random string sorting (32777), physics (1845), and single-thread (3955), all provide concrete performance data. The 10-core, 20-thread configuration, 33 MB of shared L3 cache, DDR5 support, and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth position it for high-throughput workloads. The ECC memory support and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes add capability for applications requiring memory integrity and high-speed I/O.

The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G wins on specifications that favor low power and simplicity: a higher base clock of 4.00 GHz, a smaller 7 nm process node, and an unlocked multiplier. The 4-core, 8-thread configuration with 8 MB of L3 cache and DDR4 support is a lighter setup. The Radeon Vega 6 integrated graphics differ from the Intel UHD Graphics 730, but the database provides no benchmark comparison for either. The unlocked multiplier on the AMD part allows overclocking, a feature the locked Intel part does not offer. For workloads that depend on raw measured scores, the Intel Core 7 253PE is the only option with data supporting it. The AMD part's niche lies in its base clock advantage and overclocking flexibility, but no recorded benchmarks substantiate a performance win.