AMD Ryzen 5 7400F vs Intel Core 7 253PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database records 17 head-to-head comparisons between the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and the Intel Core 7 253PE. The Intel part wins 15 of those tests, while the AMD chip takes two. The overall pattern is consistent: Intel leads across most Cinebench and PassMark workloads, but AMD holds specific advantages in prime number generation and string sorting.

In Cinebench testing, the Intel Core 7 253PE delivers a uniform advantage of roughly 12.5% across every render test. The R15 multicore score shows Intel at 2507 versus AMD at 2193, a delta of -12.5%. The R15 single-core test follows with 354 versus 309, also -12.5%. Moving to R20, Intel scores 10449 against AMD's 9141 in multicore, and 1475 against 1290 in single-core, both again at -12.5%. The R23 results repeat the pattern: Intel leads 24880 to 21765 in multicore and 3512 to 3072 in single-core, with the same delta. This consistency across three Cinebench generations indicates a stable performance gap rather than workload-specific variation.

The PassMark suite shows a more varied picture. The Intel Core 7 253PE wins the multithread test with 29271 against 25645, a 12.4% lead. In floating point math, Intel's advantage expands dramatically: 80870 versus 45799, a 43.4% delta. Integer math also favors Intel heavily, with 114158 versus 74745, a 34.5% margin. Data compression shows Intel at 339133 versus 289999, a 14.5% lead, while data encryption has Intel ahead 18385 to 16712, a 9.1% gap. Physics testing gives Intel 1845 versus 1660, a 10% edge, and single-thread performance shows Intel at 3955 versus 3689, a 6.7% lead.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F's two wins are notable for their specificity. In the find prime numbers test, AMD scores 191 against Intel's 138, a 38.4% advantage. This is the largest single delta in either direction across all tests. In random string sorting, AMD leads 35096 to 32777, a 7.1% margin. The extended instructions test is nearly a dead heat, with Intel ahead by just 0.3% (21806 versus 21747).

The aggregate database scores place the Intel Core 7 253PE with an average benchmark score of 40557, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F averages 32750. That difference of approximately 24% reflects the consistent edge Intel holds in most measured workloads. The Intel part also sits at the 87th percentile among all CPUs in the database, compared to the 83rd percentile for AMD.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head benchmark comparisons?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE wins 15 of 17 tests. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F wins 2 tests: find prime numbers and random string sorting.

Q: How much faster is the Intel Core 7 253PE in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: Intel scores 24880 versus AMD's 21765, a 12.5% lead. The same delta applies to the single-core R23 test, where Intel scores 3512 against AMD's 3072.

Q: Where does the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F show its largest advantage?

A: The find prime numbers test shows AMD ahead by 38.4%, scoring 191 versus Intel's 138. This is the largest single-test delta in either direction.

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

A: The extended instructions test is nearly tied, with Intel leading by just 0.3% (21806 versus 21747).

Q: How do the processors compare in floating point math?

A: Intel leads substantially, scoring 80870 versus AMD's 45799, a 43.4% advantage. This is Intel's largest margin in any test.

Q: What are the aggregate benchmark scores for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE has an average benchmark score of 40557, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F averages 32750. Intel sits at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, AMD at the 83rd.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design approaches. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Raphael codename, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It packs 6,570 million transistors into a 71 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 253PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The database does not record transistor count or die size for the Intel part.

Core configurations differ significantly. The AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel chip has 10 cores and 20 threads. This 4-core, 8-thread advantage likely explains Intel's consistent multicore lead. Cache hierarchies also differ: AMD provides 64 KB L1 and 1 MB L2 per core, with 32 MB shared L3. Intel provides 80 KB L1 and 2 MB L2 per core, with 33 MB shared L3. Intel's per-core L2 cache is double AMD's, and the shared L3 is slightly larger.

Memory support diverges on flexibility. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F supports DDR5 only, while the Intel Core 7 253PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both run dual-channel memory buses. Memory bandwidth figures favor Intel slightly: 89.6 GB/s versus 83.2 GB/s. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs. AMD offers Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU, while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics are absent on the AMD chip, marked as N/A, while the Intel part includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Intel multiplier is locked.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 7400F | Intel Core 7 253PE |

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

| Cores | 6 | 10 |

| Threads | 12 | 20 |

| Base clock | 3.70 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.70 GHz | 5.50 GHz |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Process node | 5 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| L1 cache | 64 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 32 MB shared | 33 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| PCIe lanes | Gen 5, 24 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | N/A | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Multiplier | Unlocked | Locked |

| Launch MSRP | $229 | $384 |

| Release date | 2025-01-08 | 2026-03-08 |

The base clocks show AMD at 3.70 GHz versus Intel at 2.50 GHz, a 1.2 GHz difference in AMD's favor. Boost clocks reverse the order: Intel reaches 5.50 GHz versus AMD's 4.70 GHz, a 0.8 GHz advantage for Intel. Both processors share a 65 W TDP and dual-channel memory buses. The AMD part uses a smaller process node (5 nm versus 10 nm) and comes from TSMC, while Intel manufactures its own chip.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to the Intel Core 7 253PE as the stronger performer in most workloads. Its 10-core, 20-thread configuration delivers consistent 12.5% leads across all three Cinebench versions, and the PassMark suite shows even larger margins in math-heavy tasks: 43.4% in floating point and 34.5% in integer math. The aggregate average benchmark score of 40557 versus 32750 confirms this overall advantage, and the 87th versus 83rd percentile placement reinforces it. Users whose workloads involve rendering, compression, encryption, physics simulation, or general multithreaded productivity would see measurable gains from the Intel part.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F retains specific strengths. Its 38.4% lead in prime number finding suggests particular suitability for workloads involving primality testing or related number theory operations. The 7.1% edge in random string sorting points to advantages in certain data processing patterns. The lower launch MSRP of $229 versus $384 also positions it differently in the market. Its smaller 5 nm process node and higher base clock of 3.70 GHz indicate a more efficient design at idle or lightly threaded states, though the Intel part counters with a 5.50 GHz boost ceiling.

For workloads that demand maximum multithreaded throughput, floating point math, or integer operations, the Intel Core 7 253PE is the clear choice based on the benchmark evidence. For applications centered on prime number generation, random string sorting, or those that benefit from an unlocked multiplier and a smaller process node, the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F holds specific advantages. The Intel part also includes integrated graphics, while the AMD chip requires a discrete GPU. The data does not show a single winner across all categories; it shows two processors with distinct performance profiles, and the correct selection depends on which workload patterns matter most.