AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT vs Intel Core 7 253PE Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE records an average benchmark score of 40,557, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT records 26,748. The Intel part also sits at the 87th percentile among all CPUs, compared to the AMD part's 79th percentile.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap between the two?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel Core 7 253PE scores 24,880 versus 15,848 for the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT, a 36.3% advantage for Intel. The same 36.3% delta appears across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multi-core tests.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark category?

A: No. Across all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons in the database, the Intel Core 7 253PE wins every single test. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT records zero wins, while Intel records 17 wins.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT provides 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 7 253PE provides 10 cores and 20 threads, giving it a 4-core and 8-thread advantage.

Q: Which processor supports faster memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT supports dual-channel DDR4 only, with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

Q: Do both processors have integrated graphics?

A: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT uses Radeon Vega 7 graphics, while the Intel Core 7 253PE uses UHD Graphics 730. Both are desktop processors with active production status.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT is built on the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It contains 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 253PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel, with transistor count and die size not recorded in the database.

The core configuration differs substantially. AMD provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while Intel provides 10 cores and 20 threads. This 4-core, 8-thread gap directly explains the multi-core benchmark deltas. Cache hierarchies also diverge: AMD uses 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB L3. Intel uses 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB shared L3. Intel's larger per-core L2 and shared L3 give it a capacity advantage for cache-sensitive workloads.

Memory support separates the two platforms. AMD is limited to DDR4 with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Intel also enables ECC memory, which AMD does not. PCIe connectivity differs as well: AMD offers Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes, while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The Intel socket is Socket 1700, whereas AMD uses Socket AM4.

The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, making it a candidate for manual overclocking. The Intel part has a locked multiplier, so its 5.50 GHz boost clock is the maximum achievable without external clock manipulation. Both processors share a 65 W TDP, meaning the Intel part delivers its higher performance within the same power envelope.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 7 253PE dominates every recorded benchmark, but the margin varies by workload type. The largest gap appears in PassMark find prime numbers, where Intel scores 138 versus AMD's 54, a 60.9% advantage. This test stresses integer-heavy iterative computation, and Intel's extra cores plus higher boost clock produce a decisive lead.

Floating-point math shows a similar pattern. Intel scores 80,870 versus AMD's 36,694, a 54.6% gap. PassMark physics also favors Intel by 54.5%, with scores of 1,845 versus 840. These math-heavy tests reward Intel's 10-core, 20-thread configuration and its 5.50 GHz boost clock versus AMD's 4.40 GHz.

Integer math results in a 43.7% Intel advantage, scoring 114,158 versus 64,218. Multithreaded performance in PassMark shows Intel at 29,271 versus AMD's 19,000, a 35.1% gap. Data compression follows at 339,133 versus 243,904, a 28.1% delta. Data encryption shows a smaller but still clear 19.7% lead for Intel, with 18,385 versus 14,754.

Cinebench tests are consistent across all versions. R15 multi-core: Intel 2,507 versus AMD 1,597, a 36.3% gap. R15 single-core: Intel 354 versus AMD 225, a 36.4% gap. R20 multi-core: Intel 10,449 versus AMD 6,656, a 36.3% gap. R20 single-core: Intel 1,475 versus AMD 939, a 36.3% gap. R23 multi-core: Intel 24,880 versus AMD 15,848, a 36.3% gap. R23 single-core: Intel 3,512 versus AMD 2,237, a 36.3% gap. The uniformity of the 36.3% delta across Cinebench versions indicates a consistent architectural performance differential rather than workload-specific variance.

Extended instructions and random string sorting show narrower Intel leads. Extended instructions: Intel 21,806 versus AMD 17,027, a 21.9% gap. Random string sorting: Intel 32,777 versus AMD 24,583, a 25% gap. Single-thread PassMark results put Intel at 3,955 versus AMD's 3,066, a 22.5% gap. Even the smallest Intel advantage, data encryption at 19.7%, remains substantial.

Specification Differences

The database records several fields where the two processors differ. Core count: AMD 6, Intel 10. Thread count: AMD 12, Intel 20. Base clock: AMD 3.60 GHz, Intel 2.50 GHz. Boost clock: AMD 4.40 GHz, Intel 5.50 GHz. Socket: AMD Socket AM4, Intel Socket 1700. Architecture: AMD Zen 3, Intel Bartlett Lake (architecture field null for Intel). Process node: AMD 7 nm, Intel 10 nm. Foundry: AMD TSMC, Intel Intel. Transistors: AMD 10,700 million, Intel null. Die size: AMD 180 mm², Intel null.

Cache values differ across all levels. L1 per core: AMD 64 KB, Intel 80 KB. L2 per core: AMD 512 KB, Intel 2 MB. L3: AMD 16 MB, Intel 33 MB shared. Memory support: AMD DDR4, Intel DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth: AMD 51.2 GB/s, Intel 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory: AMD false, Intel true. PCIe: AMD Gen 3 with 16 lanes, Intel Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics: AMD Radeon Vega 7, Intel UHD Graphics 730. Multiplier unlocked: AMD true, Intel false. Launch MSRP: AMD $125, Intel $384. Release date: AMD 2024-01-07, Intel 2026-03-08. Part number: AMD 100-000001489, Intel SA4QE.

The Verdict

The benchmark data delivers a clear verdict: the Intel Core 7 253PE outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT in every recorded test. The 17-0 win count leaves no ambiguity. Intel's average benchmark score of 40,557 exceeds AMD's 26,748 by roughly 52%, and its 87th percentile ranking versus AMD's 79th confirms the gap at the broader CPU population level.

The Intel part achieves this with 10 cores and 20 threads versus AMD's 6 cores and 12 threads, plus a 5.50 GHz boost clock versus 4.40 GHz. The 36.3% Cinebench multi-core delta aligns closely with the 35.1% PassMark multithread delta, indicating that thread count and clock speed are the primary drivers. Single-core Cinebench also shows a 36.3% gap, meaning Intel's advantage is not limited to multi-threaded scaling; its per-core performance is also higher.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT remains competitive only in the sense that its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD EPYC 9554, Intel Core i7-12700H, AMD Ryzen 5 7545U, and Intel Core i9-11900K, all within 0.4% of its average score. The Intel Core 7 253PE, by contrast, sits among Intel Core 5 223PE, Intel Core Ultra X7 368H, Intel Xeon 6357P, and AMD Ryzen 9 7940H, all within 0.3% of its average. The Intel part competes in a higher performance tier entirely.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 253PE wins every workload category recorded in the database. Its largest margins appear in prime number finding (60.9% ahead), floating-point math (54.6% ahead), and physics (54.5% ahead). These results indicate strong suitability for compute-intensive tasks such as scientific calculations, physics simulation, and other floating-point-heavy applications. The Intel part also leads in integer math by 43.7%, making it the better choice for general-purpose programming workloads and data processing.

In content creation and rendering tasks, the Cinebench results show Intel ahead by 36.3% across all versions, which covers both multi-core and single-core rendering scenarios. The PassMark multithread score of 29,271 versus 19,000 confirms that heavily threaded workloads, such as video encoding or 3D rendering, favor Intel substantially. Data compression and encryption also favor Intel, with leads of 28.1% and 19.7% respectively, pointing to better performance in archiving and security-related tasks.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has no benchmark category where it wins. However, the data does show that its 65 W TDP matches Intel's, and its unlocked multiplier allows manual overclocking potential that the locked Intel part cannot offer. For users constrained to the AMD Socket AM4 platform, the Ryzen 5 5500GT delivers a 79th percentile standing among all CPUs, with its nearest rivals including the Intel Core i9-11900K at a 0.4% delta. The Intel Core 7 253PE, meanwhile, holds an 87th percentile standing and is the clear performance leader in every measured dimension.