AMD Ryzen 5 40 vs Intel Core 7 253PTE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive benchmark sweep for the Intel Core 7 253PTE, which wins all 15 head-to-head comparisons in the database. The largest single margin appears in PassMark floating point math, where Intel scores 67,209 against AMD's 15,194, a 77.4% deficit for the Ryzen 5 40. Cinebench R23 multicore tells a similar story: Intel posts 21,276 versus 4,841, a 77.2% gap. These two results frame the performance relationship clearly: the Intel part dominates in every measured workload category.

The smallest relative gap occurs in PassMark single-thread performance, where Intel scores 3,794 versus 2,477, a 34.7% difference. That still represents a substantial advantage, but it indicates the Ryzen 5 40 is comparatively less disadvantaged in lightly threaded tasks than in heavily parallel ones. The same 34.7% delta appears for both PassMark single-thread and singlethread entries, confirming consistency in the measurement.

Cinebench R15 multicore shows Intel at 2,144 versus 790, a 63.2% deficit for AMD. The single-core R15 result narrows somewhat to 45.2%, with Intel at 302 and AMD at 165.5. Cinebench R23 single-core shows a 61.7% gap, Intel at 3,003 and AMD at 1,150. These results indicate that Intel's clock advantage translates into both higher peak throughput and better scaling across cores.

PassMark integer math shows Intel at 119,552 versus 31,598, a 73.6% deficit. Data compression shows Intel at 275,828 versus 141,533, a 48.7% gap, which is the second smallest margin in the entire set. Random string sorting shows Intel at 28,227 versus 15,124, a 46.4% deficit. Extended instructions show Intel at 17,099 versus 6,437, a 62.4% gap. Prime number finding shows Intel at 82 versus 20, a 75.6% deficit. Encryption shows Intel at 15,500 versus 6,646, a 57.1% gap. Physics simulation shows Intel at 1,318 versus 432, a 67.2% deficit. The multithread PassMark result shows Intel at 25,031 versus 9,341, a 62.7% gap.

The average benchmark score in the database places Intel at 34,962, which ranks in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. AMD's average is 15,882, ranking in the 70th percentile. The nearest rivals for Intel include the Intel Core i7-13800H at 34,988 (0.1% ahead), the Intel Core i9-12900HX at 35,003 (0.1% ahead), the Intel Xeon 6349P at 34,890 (0.2% behind), and the AMD Ryzen 5 150 at 34,881 (0.2% behind). The nearest rivals for AMD include the AMD EPYC 75F3 at 15,859 (0.1% ahead), the Intel Core Ultra 5 134U at 15,910 (0.2% behind), the AMD EPYC 9354P at 15,826 (0.4% ahead), and the AMD EPYC 9334 at 15,940 (0.4% behind).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design points. AMD uses a Zen 2 architecture on a 6 nm process from TSMC, with the Mendocino codename. Intel uses a Bartlett Lake design on a 10 nm process from Intel's own foundry. The manufacturing node difference is direct: 6 nm versus 10 nm, which typically influences power efficiency and density, though the database does not provide efficiency measurements.

Core counts differ substantially. AMD provides 4 cores and 8 threads, while Intel provides 10 cores and 20 threads. That is 6 more cores and 12 more threads for Intel. The cache hierarchy also differs. AMD allocates 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. Intel allocates 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. Intel's L3 cache is over 8 times larger, and its per-core L2 is 4 times larger.

Clock speeds show Intel with a lower base clock of 1.80 GHz versus AMD's 2.80 GHz, but Intel's boost clock reaches 5.40 GHz versus AMD's 4.30 GHz. This 1.10 GHz boost advantage aligns with Intel's single-core benchmark wins. Thermal design power differs substantially: AMD is rated at 15 W while Intel is rated at 45 W. The socket platforms are incompatible, with AMD on Socket FT6 and Intel on Socket 1700.

Memory support separates the two clearly. AMD supports only LPDDR5, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. Memory bandwidth figures are close: AMD at 88.0 GB/s and Intel at 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory support is present on Intel but absent on AMD. PCIe connectivity differs: AMD offers Gen 3 with 4 lanes, while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well, with AMD using Radeon 610M and Intel using UHD Graphics 730.

Market segments diverge: AMD is a mobile part, while Intel is a desktop part. Release dates differ, with AMD appearing on 2025-09-30 and Intel on 2026-03-08. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $384, while the AMD part has no recorded MSRP. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE scores 21,276 versus 4,841 for the AMD Ryzen 5 40, a 77.2% deficit for AMD.

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

A: In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel scores 3,003 against AMD's 1,150, a 61.7% gap. PassMark single-thread shows Intel at 3,794 versus 2,477, a 34.7% gap.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: AMD has 4 cores and 8 threads. Intel has 10 cores and 20 threads.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. Intel supports ECC memory, while AMD does not.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: AMD supports only LPDDR5. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: Intel boosts to 5.40 GHz, while AMD boosts to 4.30 GHz. AMD has a higher base clock at 2.80 GHz versus Intel's 1.80 GHz.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: Intel averages 34,962, ranking in the 84th percentile. AMD averages 15,882, ranking in the 70th percentile.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates that the Intel Core 7 253PTE is the stronger processor in every measured category. Its 15 wins out of 15 head-to-head comparisons leave no ambiguity. The average benchmark score of 34,962 versus 15,882 places Intel in a higher performance tier entirely, with a 14th percentile rank advantage. Any workload that benefits from more cores, higher clocks, or larger caches will favor Intel.

The AMD Ryzen 5 40 remains competitive only in the context of its 15 W TDP and mobile market segment. Its lower power envelope, smaller die size, and 6 nm process suggest a different design objective. The data does not support a performance recommendation for AMD in any of the recorded benchmarks. For users prioritizing raw throughput, the Intel part is the clear choice based on the recorded measurements.

The Intel processor also offers ECC memory support, which the AMD part lacks, along with Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes versus Gen 3 with 4 lanes. These platform-level features reinforce the desktop orientation of the Intel part. The AMD part's LPDDR5-only memory support aligns with its mobile positioning.

Specification Differences

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

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

| Cores | 4 | 10 |

| Threads | 8 | 20 |

| Base clock | 2.80 GHz | 1.80 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.30 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FT6 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 2 | Not recorded |

| Codename | Mendocino | Bartlett Lake |

| 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 bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 88.0 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| ECC memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 4 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 610M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2025-09-30 | 2026-03-08 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $384 |

| Multiplier unlocked | No | No |

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 253PTE wins every benchmark category in the database. Its largest relative advantages appear in floating point math (77.4% ahead), Cinebench R23 multicore (77.2% ahead), prime number finding (75.6% ahead), and integer math (73.6% ahead). These results point to workloads with heavy mathematical computation, parallel processing, or algorithmic number crunching as the strongest areas for Intel.

The Intel part also leads substantially in data encryption (57.1% ahead), physics simulation (67.2% ahead), and extended instructions (62.4% ahead). Its smaller margins appear in single-thread performance (34.7% ahead in PassMark), random string sorting (46.4% ahead), and data compression (48.7% ahead). Even these narrower wins remain clear advantages.

The AMD Ryzen 5 40 does not win any recorded benchmark. Its only relative strengths are contextual: a lower 15 W TDP, a smaller 6 nm process node, and a mobile market segment. The database does not include power efficiency, battery life, or thermal measurements, so no quantitative advantage can be stated for AMD in those areas. The recorded performance data shows AMD trailing Intel across all 15 comparisons, with deficits ranging from 34.7% to 77.4%. For any workload represented in the benchmark suite, the Intel Core 7 253PTE delivers higher scores.