AMD Ryzen 5 40 vs Intel Core 7 253PQE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a completely one-sided contest. The Intel Core 7 253PQE wins all 15 recorded head-to-head comparisons, with the AMD Ryzen 5 40 trailing by margins that range from 43.6% to 90.3% depending on the workload.

The largest single-core gap appears in Cinebench R23 single-core, where the Intel part scores 4431 against the AMD's 1150, a 74% deficit. PassMark single-thread tells a similar story: 4389 versus 2477, a 43.6% gap, which is the narrowest margin recorded anywhere in the comparison. That still represents a substantial per-thread advantage for the Intel processor.

Multi-threaded results widen the chasm considerably. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows the Intel Core 7 253PQE at 31390, while the Ryzen 5 40 manages only 4841, a deficit of 84.6%. Cinebench R15 multi-core follows the same pattern: 3163 versus 790, a 75% shortfall. PassMark multi-thread delivers 41656 for Intel against 9341 for AMD, a 77.6% difference.

The most extreme disparity appears in PassMark find prime numbers, where the Intel part scores 206 against the AMD's 20, a 90.3% gap. Floating point math is nearly as lopsided: 105279 versus 15194, an 85.6% deficit. Extended instructions show an 80.1% gap (32390 versus 6437), and physics simulation shows 2970 versus 432, an 85.5% difference.

Integer math, data encryption, data compression, and random string sorting all fall in the 71% to 77.1% range. The Intel part scores 137795 in integer math versus 31598, 25515 versus 6646 in encryption, 487335 versus 141533 in compression, and 54222 versus 15124 in string sorting. Across every recorded metric, the Intel Core 7 253PQE holds a commanding lead, with the AMD Ryzen 5 40 never coming closer than roughly 44% behind.

The average benchmark score reinforces this hierarchy. The Intel processor averages 55919, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs in the database. The AMD processor averages 15882, landing in the 70th percentile. The Intel part's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-14900HX (0.2% behind), the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 (0.6% behind), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 (0.7% behind). The AMD Ryzen 5 40 sits in a different performance class entirely, with nearest rivals such as the AMD EPYC 75F3 (0.1% ahead) and the Intel Core Ultra 5 134U (0.2% ahead).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design points. The AMD Ryzen 5 40 uses 4 cores and 8 threads, built on the Zen 2 architecture with the Mendocino codename. The Intel Core 7 253PQE uses 10 cores and 20 threads, based on Bartlett Lake. The AMD part is manufactured on a 6 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel part uses a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry.

Clock speeds differ sharply. The AMD Ryzen 5 40 has a base clock of 2.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The Intel Core 7 253PQE starts at 3.50 GHz base and boosts to 5.70 GHz. That higher boost ceiling contributes directly to the Intel part's single-thread advantage observed in the benchmarks.

Cache configurations show the Intel processor with a larger footprint at every level. The AMD part offers 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. The Intel part provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. The L3 difference alone is substantial, with the Intel part holding more than eight times the shared cache.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD Ryzen 5 40 supports LPDDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus with 88.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core 7 253PQE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel part supports ECC memory, while the AMD part does not.

PCIe connectivity differs considerably. The AMD processor offers PCIe Gen 3 with 4 lanes from the CPU. The Intel processor provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. That is a fourfold difference in lane count and a generational jump in bandwidth.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD Ryzen 5 40 carries a Radeon 610M, while the Intel Core 7 253PQE uses UHD Graphics 770. Both parts are currently marked Active in production status.

The market segments and sockets reflect their differing roles. The AMD Ryzen 5 40 targets mobile with an AMD Socket FT6. The Intel Core 7 253PQE targets desktop with an Intel Socket 1700. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $409. The AMD part carries no recorded launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE scores 31390, while the AMD Ryzen 5 40 scores 4841. The Intel part leads by 84.6%.

Q: How large is the single-thread performance gap?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE scores 4389 in PassMark single-thread, while the AMD Ryzen 5 40 scores 2477, a 43.6% difference. This is the closest margin in the entire head-to-head comparison.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 40 supports LPDDR5. The Intel Core 7 253PQE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, with the Intel part offering 89.6 GB/s bandwidth versus 88.0 GB/s for the AMD part.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 7 253PQE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 40 does not.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 40 has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Core 7 253PQE has 10 cores and 20 threads.

Q: What is the cache size difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 40 has 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 253PQE has 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part also has larger L1 and L2 per core: 80 KB and 2 MB versus 64 KB and 512 KB.

The Verdict

The data supports an unambiguous conclusion. The Intel Core 7 253PQE dominates the AMD Ryzen 5 40 across every recorded benchmark, with no workload in which the AMD part takes a win. The Intel processor's 10 cores, 20 threads, higher boost clock, larger cache, and wider PCIe connectivity all contribute to its superior measured performance.

The AMD Ryzen 5 40 does hold legitimate advantages in certain characteristics. It uses a smaller 6 nm process node, which typically relates to power efficiency. Its TDP is recorded at 15 watts, far below the Intel part's 125 watts. It targets the mobile segment with an FT6 socket, while the Intel part is a desktop processor on Socket 1700. For a low-power mobile context, the AMD part's profile makes sense.

The Intel Core 7 253PQE sits in the 91st percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average score of 55919. Its nearest rivals are high-end desktop and mobile parts, including the Intel Core i9-14900HX and AMD Ryzen AI Max 390. The AMD Ryzen 5 40, at the 70th percentile with an average score of 15882, competes in a much lower performance tier, alongside server parts like the AMD EPYC 75F3 and the Intel Core Ultra 5 134U.

For anyone comparing these two parts directly, the recorded data leaves no ambiguity: the Intel processor outperforms the AMD processor in every measured category, often by a factor of three to ten times. The AMD part's only recorded advantages are its lower TDP, smaller process node, and mobile-oriented platform.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 40 | Intel Core 7 253PQE |

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

| Cores | 4 | 10 |

| Threads | 8 | 20 |

| Base Clock | 2.80 GHz | 3.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.30 GHz | 5.70 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 125 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FT6 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Process Node | 6 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

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

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 4 MB (shared) | 33 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | LPDDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 88.0 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 4 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 610M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Launch MSRP | None recorded | $409 |

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 253PQE wins every benchmark category in the recorded data. Its largest margins come in prime number finding (90.3% ahead), floating point math (85.6% ahead), and Cinebench R23 multi-core (84.6% ahead). Its smallest margin is in PassMark single-thread, where it leads by 43.6%. This pattern indicates a processor that excels in both heavily threaded workloads and single-threaded tasks, with a particular strength in compute-heavy operations.

The AMD Ryzen 5 40 does not win a single recorded benchmark. Its relative performance profile is best understood through its lower power envelope: 15 watts TDP versus 125 watts for the Intel part, and a 6 nm process node versus 10 nm. These characteristics point to a processor designed for constrained thermal environments and battery-powered mobile systems rather than peak throughput.

Use-case separation follows the data. The Intel Core 7 253PQE is the appropriate choice for desktop workloads that demand maximum multi-threaded performance, high single-thread responsiveness, large cache capacity, and modern PCIe Gen 5 connectivity with 16 lanes. The AMD Ryzen 5 40 fits a mobile context where its 15-watt TDP, LPDDR5 memory support, and compact FT6 socket align with low-power system design. The benchmark results confirm that these two processors do not compete in the same performance class; they serve different platform goals, and the Intel part holds an overwhelming measured advantage in every test the database records.