AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE vs Intel Core 7 253PQE Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE and the Intel Core 7 253PQE occupy different corners of the processor market, and the benchmark data reflects a clear split in their intended roles. The Ryzen 5 8500GE is a 6-core, 12-thread mobile part built on a 4 nm process, while the Intel Core 7 253PQE is a 10-core, 20-thread desktop processor on a 10 nm node. The recorded measurements show the Intel part winning every single head-to-head comparison, but the size of those victories varies dramatically depending on the workload. This analysis examines where each processor demonstrates its strengths, what the architectural differences imply, and how the numbers separate the two.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 253PQE wins all 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks, which places it ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE in every measured category. The database shows the Intel part holding a 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the AMD part sits at the 79th percentile. The Intel processor’s average benchmark score of 55919 versus the AMD processor’s 27712 confirms that the gap is substantial across the board.

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE does not win any of the head-to-head tests, but its lower power envelope and mobile market segment suggest a different design priority. The AMD part carries a 35 watt TDP, making it a low-power mobile option, while the Intel part uses 125 watts and targets desktop systems. The data indicates that the AMD processor is positioned for efficiency-focused mobile builds, whereas the Intel processor is built for raw throughput in a desktop chassis.

The largest Intel advantages appear in floating-point math and prime number finding, where the deltas reach 62.9% and 61.7% respectively. The smallest Intel advantage is in single-thread performance, where the delta is only 10.8%. This pattern suggests that the Intel part’s extra cores and higher clock speeds drive its multi-threaded dominance, while its single-thread lead is more modest.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Phoenix2 codename, manufactured by TSMC on a 4 nm process. The Intel Core 7 253PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built by Intel on a 10 nm process. These process differences directly influence power consumption and density, with the AMD part using a smaller node.

Core counts and thread counts diverge significantly. The AMD processor provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel processor provides 10 cores and 20 threads. That 4-core, 8-thread advantage gives the Intel part a structural lead in workloads that scale with parallel execution. The base clocks are close, 3.40 GHz for AMD and 3.50 GHz for Intel, but the boost clocks differ more noticeably: 5.00 GHz for AMD versus 5.70 GHz for Intel.

Cache configurations also differ. The AMD processor uses 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger Intel L3 pool, more than double the AMD shared cache, likely contributes to its performance in data-heavy workloads.

Memory support shows a split. The AMD part supports only DDR5 memory, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the Intel part records a higher memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s versus 83.2 GB/s for AMD. Both processors support ECC memory, which matters for certain workstation and server-adjacent use cases.

PCIe capabilities differ by generation and lane count. The AMD processor offers Gen 4 with 14 lanes, while the Intel processor offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The Intel part’s newer PCIe generation and additional lanes give it more headroom for high-bandwidth peripherals. Integrated graphics also differ, with the AMD part using Radeon 740M and the Intel part using UHD Graphics 770.

The Intel processor has a locked multiplier, while the AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier. This means the AMD part allows overclocking, while the Intel part does not. The Intel part also has a launch MSRP of $409, which appears in the database as a point of reference for its market positioning.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench results show a consistent Intel advantage across all versions and workload types. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Intel Core 7 253PQE scores 3163 against the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE’s 1808, a 42.8% delta. The single-core R15 test shows the same 42.8% delta, with Intel at 446 and AMD at 255. Cinebench R20 multicore follows the pattern, Intel at 13183 versus AMD at 7534, a 42.9% delta.

Cinebench R23 results continue the trend. The Intel part scores 31390 in multicore against AMD’s 17940, a 42.8% delta. In single-core R23, Intel scores 4431 versus AMD’s 2532, a 42.9% delta. These Cinebench numbers indicate that the Intel processor maintains a roughly 43% advantage across both multi-threaded and single-threaded rendering workloads, which is a notable consistency. The single-thread R15 and R23 deltas being nearly identical to the multicore deltas suggests that per-core performance differences are just as large as core-count-driven differences in these tests.

PassMark results reveal the largest gaps. Floating-point math shows Intel at 105279 versus AMD at 39065, a 62.9% delta. Physics testing shows Intel at 2970 versus AMD at 1150, a 61.3% delta. Prime number finding shows Intel at 206 versus AMD at 79, a 61.7% delta. These three categories represent the extreme end of Intel’s dominance, with deltas above 61%.

Integer math produces a 54.5% delta, with Intel at 137795 and AMD at 62666. Data compression shows a 49.4% delta, Intel at 487335 versus AMD at 246397. Multithread performance shows a 49.3% delta, Intel at 41656 versus AMD at 21135. Random string sorting, extended instructions, and data encryption show deltas of 45.6%, 44.5%, and 44.4% respectively.

The single-thread PassMark test produces the smallest gap. Intel scores 4389 while AMD scores 3914, a 10.8% delta. This is the only head-to-head result where the two processors are relatively close. The data suggests that the AMD Zen 4 architecture delivers competitive single-thread performance, but the Intel part’s higher boost clock of 5.70 GHz and larger cache help it pull ahead even there.

Specification Differences

The processors differ in several key specification fields. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 7 253PQE uses 10 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks are 3.40 GHz for AMD and 3.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 5.00 GHz for AMD and 5.70 GHz for Intel. TDP ratings show a 35 watt AMD part versus a 125 watt Intel part.

Sockets differ, with AMD using Socket AM5 and Intel using Socket 1700. The AMD part uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix2 codename, while the Intel part uses the Bartlett Lake codename without an architecture field in the database. Process nodes are 4 nm for AMD and 10 nm for Intel, with AMD using TSMC as the foundry and Intel using its own foundry.

Cache configurations differ in all three levels. AMD uses 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. Intel uses 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB shared L3. Memory support shows AMD limited to DDR5, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is 83.2 GB/s for AMD and 89.6 GB/s for Intel. PCIe support is Gen 4 with 14 lanes for AMD and Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel.

Integrated graphics differ, with AMD using Radeon 740M and Intel using UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked. Market segments differ, with AMD classified as Mobile and Intel as Desktop. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $409, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: How large is the performance gap in single-threaded workloads?

A: The smallest gap appears in the PassMark single-thread test, where Intel scores 4389 against AMD’s 3914, a 10.8% delta. The Cinebench R15 and R23 single-core tests show larger deltas of 42.8% and 42.9% respectively.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE has a 35 watt TDP, while the Intel Core 7 253PQE has a 125 watt TDP, a difference of 90 watts.

Q: Which processor supports DDR4 memory?

A: Only the Intel Core 7 253PQE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE supports DDR5 only.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare?

A: The AMD processor has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. The Intel processor has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB shared L3.

Q: What is the largest performance delta in the head-to-head results?

A: The largest delta is 62.9% in PassMark floating-point math, where Intel scores 105279 and AMD scores 39065.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates that the Intel Core 7 253PQE is the stronger processor in every measured workload. Its 10-core, 20-thread configuration, 5.70 GHz boost clock, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache deliver results that consistently outperform the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE by wide margins in multi-threaded tasks and by a smaller but still clear margin in single-threaded tests. The Intel part’s 91st percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 55919 place it in a higher performance tier than the AMD part’s 79th percentile and 27712 average score.

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE, however, serves a different purpose. Its 35 watt TDP, mobile market segment, and unlocked multiplier point toward efficient, compact systems where power draw matters more than peak throughput. The data shows that its Zen 4 architecture on a 4 nm process delivers respectable single-thread PassMark performance that comes within 10.8% of the Intel part, a much closer margin than the multi-threaded results. For users prioritizing low power consumption in a mobile form factor, the AMD processor offers a plausible fit. For users who need maximum compute throughput in a desktop system, the Intel Core 7 253PQE is the clear choice based on the recorded measurements.