AMD Ryzen 5 240 vs Intel Core 7 253PQE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data presents an unusually lopsided comparison. Across all 15 head-to-head tests in the database, the Intel Core 7 253PQE claims victory in every single discipline. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 does not secure a single win, neither in single-threaded workloads nor in multi-threaded tasks. This makes the use-case split stark: for any workload captured in the benchmark suite, the Intel part delivers higher raw performance.

That said, the margin of victory varies considerably depending on the workload type. The Intel processor's largest advantages appear in heavily parallel, compute-intensive tasks. For example, in Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel part scores 31,390 against the AMD's 13,013, a gap of 58.5 percent. Similarly, in PassMark floating point math, the Intel chip delivers 105,279 points versus 45,301 for the AMD, a 57 percent advantage. These results indicate that for rendering, scientific computation, and any workload that scales across many cores, the Intel Core 7 253PQE is substantially faster.

The AMD processor's smallest deficit comes in single-threaded PassMark tests. The Intel chip scores 4,389 in PassMark single thread, while the AMD manages 3,675, a difference of 16.3 percent. This suggests that while the AMD remains competitive in lightly threaded tasks, it still trails noticeably. The data shows no scenario where the Ryzen 5 240 takes the lead, so users prioritizing any of the measured benchmark categories would find the Intel processor to be the stronger choice based purely on performance metrics.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from entirely different design philosophies and manufacturing approaches. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 is built on TSMC's 4 nm process node and uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 7 253PQE, by contrast, uses Intel's 10 nm process node with the Bartlett Lake codename and offers 10 cores and 20 threads. The process node difference is notable: the AMD chip uses a more advanced lithography, yet the Intel part compensates with a higher core count and thread count.

Cache hierarchies also differ significantly. The AMD processor provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part offers 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a much larger 33 MB of shared L3 cache. This larger cache pool likely contributes to the Intel processor's advantage in data-heavy workloads such as compression and encryption, where the recorded deltas are 45 percent and 37.9 percent respectively.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD chip supports DDR5 only, while the Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses with identical memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part also supports ECC memory, which the AMD does not. PCIe capabilities differ: the AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, whereas the Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics present another distinction. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 includes Radeon 760M graphics, while the Intel Core 7 253PQE uses UHD Graphics 770. The market segments differ as well: the AMD is classified as a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700. The Intel part carries a TDP of 125 watts, compared to 45 watts for the AMD, which reflects the desktop versus mobile design targets.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark results in the database show sweeping Intel dominance. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Intel Core 7 253PQE scores 3,163 versus 2,078 for the AMD, a 34.3 percent advantage. The single-core R15 test shows a 39.5 percent gap, with Intel at 446 and AMD at 270. Moving to Cinebench R23, the multi-core test reveals the largest performance gap in the entire suite: Intel scores 31,390, AMD scores 13,013, for a 58.5 percent difference. The R23 single-core test shows Intel at 4,431 versus AMD at 1,742, a 60.7 percent gap.

In PassMark integer math, the Intel processor scores 137,795, while the AMD scores 73,189, a 46.9 percent difference. Floating point math shows a 57 percent gap, with Intel at 105,279 and AMD at 45,301. The prime number finding test displays the largest percentage gap of all: Intel scores 206, AMD scores 70, a 66 percent difference. Physics calculations follow closely with a 64.3 percent gap, Intel at 2,970 and AMD at 1,060.

Data compression shows Intel at 487,335 and AMD at 267,963, a 45 percent difference. Data encryption has Intel at 25,515 and AMD at 15,849, a 37.9 percent gap. Extended instruction sets show Intel at 32,390 versus AMD at 20,201, a 37.6 percent difference. Random string sorting reveals a 40.3 percent gap, with Intel at 54,222 and AMD at 32,385. The multithreaded PassMark score shows Intel at 41,656 and AMD at 22,658, a 45.6 percent difference.

The closest contest appears in PassMark single-threaded performance. Intel scores 4,389, AMD scores 3,675, for a 16.3 percent gap. This remains the AMD's most competitive result, but it still ends in defeat. Across all measured tests, the Intel Core 7 253PQE posts higher scores, with deltas ranging from 16.3 percent to 66 percent.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several specification fields. Core count: AMD has 6 cores, Intel has 10. Thread count: AMD has 12, Intel has 20. Base clock: AMD runs at 4.30 GHz, Intel at 3.50 GHz. Boost clock: AMD reaches 5.00 GHz, Intel reaches 5.70 GHz. TDP: AMD is rated at 45 watts, Intel at 125 watts. Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, Intel uses Intel Socket 1700.

Process node: AMD uses 4 nm from TSMC, Intel uses 10 nm from its own foundry. Codename: AMD is Hawk Point, Intel is Bartlett Lake. Cache: AMD has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, 16 MB shared L3; Intel has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, 33 MB shared L3. Memory support: AMD supports DDR5 only, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. ECC memory: AMD does not support it, Intel does.

PCIe: AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics: AMD uses Radeon 760M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. Market segment: AMD is mobile, Intel is desktop. Release date: AMD launched on 2025-01-05, Intel on 2026-03-08. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $409; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. The AMD processor uses 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die, while the Intel processor has no recorded transistor count or die size.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE has 10 cores and 20 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two in the recorded benchmarks?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark find prime numbers, where the Intel processor scores 206 versus 70 for the AMD, a 66 percent difference.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE has a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core 7 253PQE supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 does not.

Q: What is the closest benchmark result between the two?

A: The closest result is in PassMark single thread, where the Intel scores 4,389 and the AMD scores 3,675, a 16.3 percent difference. This is the smallest recorded delta in the head-to-head data.