AMD Ryzen 5 240 vs Intel Core 7 253PTE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a clear overall winner in the Intel Core 7 253PTE, which takes 12 of the 15 head-to-head comparisons. The most decisive Intel victories come in multi-core workloads. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel Core 7 253PTE scores 21276 against the AMD Ryzen 5 240's 13013, a 38.8% advantage. The same 38.8% margin appears in PassMark integer math, where Intel posts 119552 versus AMD's 73189. Floating-point math shows a 32.6% gap, with Intel at 67209 and AMD at 45301.

Single-core performance also favors Intel, though by smaller margins. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel part scores 3003 against 1742 for AMD, a 42% difference. That is the largest single-core gap recorded. Cinebench R15 single-core shows Intel ahead by 10.6%, scoring 302 versus 270. PassMark single-thread results show a narrower 3.1% edge for Intel, 3794 versus 3675. The PassMark singlethread test confirms the same 3.1% margin.

The AMD Ryzen 5 240 wins three tests, all in specific PassMark subcategories. The largest AMD victory is in extended instructions, where AMD scores 20201 against Intel's 17099, a 18.1% advantage. AMD also leads in random string sorting by 14.7%, posting 32385 versus 28227. Data encryption goes to AMD by a slim 2.3% margin, 15849 versus 15500.

Other Intel wins include Cinebench R15 multi-core by 3.1% (2144 versus 2078), PassMark data compression by 2.9% (275828 versus 267963), PassMark multithread by 9.5% (25031 versus 22658), and PassMark physics by 19.6% (1318 versus 1060). Prime number finding favors Intel by 14.6%, 82 versus 70.

The average benchmark scores reflect the overall balance: Intel's average is 34962 against AMD's 33542, a difference of roughly 4.2%. Both processors sit at the 84th percentile among all CPUs in the database, which places them in the same performance tier despite the individual test gaps. The nearest rival data confirms the positioning. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 sits within 0.5% of the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H, AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS, AMD Ryzen 5 7645HX, and Intel Core i5-12600HX. The Intel Core 7 253PTE sits within 0.2% of the Intel Core i7-13800H, Intel Core i9-12900HX, Intel Xeon 6349P, and AMD Ryzen 5 150.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 253PTE wins across the broad spectrum of compute-heavy tasks. Multi-threaded rendering is its strongest area, as the Cinebench R23 multi-core result demonstrates. The 38.8% lead over AMD in that test indicates a substantial advantage for content creation workloads that scale across cores. The same margin appears in integer math, which suggests strong performance in general-purpose computation, database operations, and compilation tasks. Floating-point math, 32.6% ahead, covers scientific simulations and engineering workloads.

PassMark physics, where Intel leads by 19.6%, points to an advantage in simulation and game physics calculations. The multithread score advantage of 9.5% reinforces the multi-core strengths. Prime number finding, 14.6% ahead, indicates faster throughput in workloads with high per-iteration precision demands. Data compression, though only 2.9% ahead, still favors Intel for archiving and storage-related tasks.

The AMD Ryzen 5 240 wins in three specific areas. Extended instructions, with an 18.1% lead, indicates superior performance in workloads using advanced SIMD or specialized instruction sets. Random string sorting, 14.7% ahead, suggests faster handling of text processing and sorting algorithms. Data encryption, 2.3% ahead, gives AMD a slight edge in security-related workloads.

The single-thread picture is mixed. Intel leads in Cinebench R23 single-core by a wide 42% and in Cinebench R15 single-core by 10.6%, but the PassMark single-thread margin is only 3.1%. The AMD part's higher base clock of 4.30 GHz against Intel's 1.80 GHz may explain why the PassMark single-thread gap is smaller than the Cinebench gaps, but the recorded data does not specify the underlying reasons.

For workloads that rely heavily on integer throughput, floating-point math, or multi-core rendering, the Intel Core 7 253PTE is the stronger choice based on the recorded scores. For specialized instruction execution, string sorting, and encryption, the AMD Ryzen 5 240 holds the advantage.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 7 253PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process at Intel. The process node difference is significant: AMD's 4 nm process versus Intel's 10 nm process.

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel part has 10 cores and 20 threads. That 4-core, 8-thread difference explains much of the multi-core performance gap. The Intel processor also has a higher boost clock at 5.40 GHz versus 5.00 GHz for AMD, while AMD has a much higher base clock at 4.30 GHz versus 1.80 GHz for Intel.

Cache hierarchies differ. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 uses 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 253PTE uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel's larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations, combined with more than double the L3 cache, contribute to its performance in cache-sensitive workloads.

The AMD processor uses the AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. AMD is a mobile segment part with the Radeon 760M integrated graphics. Intel is a desktop segment part with UHD Graphics 730. The transistor count for AMD is recorded at 25,000 million with a die size of 178 mm². No transistor count or die size is recorded for Intel.

Memory support differs. The AMD part supports DDR5 only. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses with the same recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory support differs: AMD does not support ECC, while Intel does. PCIe generations differ as well: AMD uses Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $384. No launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part.

Specification Differences

The table below lists only the fields where the two processors differ:

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 240 | Intel Core 7 253PTE |

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

| Cores | 6 | 10 |

| Threads | 12 | 20 |

| Base Clock | 4.30 GHz | 1.80 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Not recorded |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Bartlett Lake |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | Not recorded |

| Die Size | 178 mm² | Not recorded |

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

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

| L3 Cache | 16 MB (shared) | 33 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| ECC Memory | false | true |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 760M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

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

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $384 |

| Part Number | 100-000001727 | SA4QK |

Both processors share a 45 TDP, dual-channel memory buses, 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, locked multipliers, and active production status. Both have the same 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core performance?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE leads in Cinebench R23 multi-core with 21276 against the AMD Ryzen 5 240's 13013, a 38.8% advantage. It also leads in PassMark multithread with 25031 versus 22658.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 240 win any benchmarks?

A: Yes. The AMD part wins three tests: PassMark extended instructions (20201 versus 17099, 18.1% ahead), PassMark random string sorting (32385 versus 28227, 14.7% ahead), and PassMark data encryption (15849 versus 15500, 2.3% ahead).

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

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

Q: What are the clock speed differences?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 240 has a base clock of 4.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel Core 7 253PTE has a base clock of 1.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz.

Q: Which processor has more cache?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 240 supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core 7 253PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both have dual-channel memory buses and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth.

Q: How do the integrated graphics compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 240 uses Radeon 760M graphics. The Intel Core 7 253PTE uses UHD Graphics 730.

Q: What are the PCIe capabilities?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 240 uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes. The Intel Core 7 253PTE uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.