AMD Ryzen 5 150 vs Intel Core 7 253PQE Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the Intel Core 7 253PQE wins every single recorded head-to-head test against the AMD Ryzen 5 150, taking 11 of 11 comparisons. The Intel part delivers a multithreaded score of 41656 against the AMD's 17492, a 58% advantage, and leads in single-thread performance by 28.1% with 4389 versus 3155. The Ryzen 5 150 sits at the 84th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Core 7 253PQE reaches the 91st percentile. The average benchmark score of 55919 for the Intel part versus 34881 for the AMD part places the Core 7 253PQE alongside the Intel Core i9-14900HX (56004, 0.2% ahead) and the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 (56273, 0.6% ahead), whereas the Ryzen 5 150 trades positions with the Intel Core i7-13800H (34988, 0.3% ahead) and the Intel Core i9-12900HX (35003, 0.3% ahead). Data indicates the Core 7 253PQE is the higher-performance processor across every measured workload. The Ryzen 5 150 remains a valid option only where its 35 W TDP and mobile platform matter more than raw throughput.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 uses the Zen 3+ architecture under the Rembrandt-R codename, built on a 6 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 210 mm². It packs 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 7 253PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process at Intel, with 10 cores and 20 threads. The Intel part has no architecture field recorded in the database, but its process node and core count differentiate it clearly. The AMD processor is a mobile part on AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel processor is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The Ryzen 5 150 provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Core 7 253PQE provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. The Intel part's larger per-core L2 and more than double the L3 capacity help explain its wide benchmark margins. Memory support also diverges: the AMD part supports DDR5 only, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the Intel part records 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth versus 76.8 GB/s for the AMD part.

The integrated graphics differ as well. AMD equips the Ryzen 5 150 with a Radeon 660M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part lacks ECC memory support; the Intel part includes it. PCIe connectivity favors Intel with Gen 5 and 16 lanes, while AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes. The AMD part has a locked multiplier, as does the Intel part. Production status for both is listed as Active. Release dates place the AMD part at 2025-09-30 and the Intel part at 2026-03-08.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The data shows a consistent pattern across all 11 recorded tests. The largest margin comes in the find prime numbers test, where the Intel part scores 206 versus 47 for the AMD part, a delta of 77.2%. Physics performance shows a 72.9% gap, with the Core 7 253PQE at 2970 and the Ryzen 5 150 at 806. Floating point math favors Intel by 66.6%, 105279 versus 35118.

The multithreaded score of 41656 versus 17492 represents a 58% gap, and random string sorting shows a 58.7% difference (54222 versus 22382). Data compression gives Intel a 56.6% edge, 487335 versus 211289. Integer math follows at 54.9% (137795 versus 62151), and extended instructions at 54.7% (32390 versus 14675). Data encryption shows a 47.4% gap, 25515 versus 13425.

The narrowest margin is single-thread performance, where the Intel part leads by 28.1%, 4389 versus 3155. Even the closest test still leaves the AMD part trailing by more than a quarter. In every category, the Intel Core 7 253PQE delivers between 28% and 77% higher scores. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 wins zero head-to-head tests. The nearest rival data for each processor confirms the gap: the Core 7 253PQE's average score of 55919 sits just 0.2% behind the Core i9-14900HX, while the Ryzen 5 150's 34881 sits 0.3% behind the Core i7-13800H. The Core 7 253PQE outperforms the Ryzen 5 150 by roughly 60% in average benchmark score.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multithreaded PassMark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE scores 41656 in the passmark_multithread test, while the AMD Ryzen 5 150 scores 17492. Intel leads by 58%.

Q: How do the single-thread scores compare?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE records 4389 in passmark_single_thread, and the AMD Ryzen 5 150 records 3155. The Intel part is 28.1% ahead.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 has a TDP of 35 W, while the Intel Core 7 253PQE has a TDP of 125 W. The AMD part draws substantially less power according to the specification data.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE has ECC memory support enabled. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core 7 253PQE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: How do the two processors compare in the database's overall percentile ranking?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 is at the 84th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 7 253PQE is at the 91st percentile. The Intel part also has a higher average benchmark score of 55919 versus 34881.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 253PQE wins in every benchmark category recorded in the database. Its largest advantages appear in prime number finding, physics, and floating point math, where the deltas exceed 65%. These workloads benefit from the Intel part's 10 cores, 20 threads, and larger cache allocation. The multithreaded and data compression tests also strongly favor Intel, confirming that heavily parallel tasks such as rendering, data processing, and scientific computing will run faster on the Core 7 253PQE. The smaller single-thread advantage of 28.1% still leaves Intel ahead in lightly threaded applications, so no measured workload favors the AMD part.

The AMD Ryzen 5 150 has no benchmark wins in the recorded data. Its advantages are structural rather than performance-based. The 35 W TDP makes it a low-power mobile option on AMD Socket FP7, suitable for systems where thermal and power budgets are tight. The Radeon 660M integrated graphics and 6 nm process node indicate a design focused on efficiency rather than peak throughput. The Intel part's 125 W TDP and desktop Socket 1700 platform point to a processor intended for performance-oriented desktop builds. The AMD part also uses 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes versus the Intel part's 16 Gen 5 lanes, which may matter for specific I/O configurations, though the database does not include benchmark results for PCIe throughput.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 has 6 cores and 12 threads; the Intel Core 7 253PQE has 10 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks are 3.30 GHz for AMD and 3.50 GHz for Intel, while boost clocks are 4.55 GHz and 5.70 GHz respectively. TDP is 35 W for AMD and 125 W for Intel. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP7, the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. Architecture is Zen 3+ for AMD with the Rembrandt-R codename; Intel lists Bartlett Lake as its codename with no architecture field. Process nodes are 6 nm for AMD at TSMC and 10 nm for Intel. The AMD die size is 210 mm²; no die size is recorded for Intel.

Cache specifications differ on every level. AMD provides 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. Intel provides 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB shared L3. Memory support is DDR5-only for AMD versus DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s for AMD and 89.6 GB/s for Intel. ECC memory is unsupported on AMD and supported on Intel. PCIe is Gen 4 with 20 lanes for AMD and Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon 660M for AMD and UHD Graphics 770 for Intel. Market segments are Mobile for AMD and Desktop for Intel. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $409. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. Release dates are 2025-09-30 for AMD and 2026-03-08 for Intel.