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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a clear overall winner: the Intel Core 7 253PTE takes 13 of 17 recorded tests, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE wins 4. The Intel part's largest margins come in heavily threaded math workloads. In PassMark integer math, Intel scores 119552 against AMD's 62666, a 47.6% advantage. Floating point math shows a 41.9% gap, with Intel at 67209 and AMD at 39065. These are the two biggest deltas in the entire comparison.

The Cinebench suite is uniformly favorable to Intel. Across all six Cinebench tests (R15, R20, and R23, each in single-core and multi-core), the Intel Core 7 253PTE leads by 15.7% in five of them, and by 15.6% in the remaining two. The multi-core results are 2144 vs 1808 in R15, 8935 vs 7534 in R20, and 21276 vs 17940 in R23. Single-core Cinebench scores show the same pattern: 302 vs 255 in R15, 1261 vs 1063 in R20, and 3003 vs 2532 in R23.

The Intel CPU also wins the remaining PassMark tests. Data compression goes to Intel by 10.7% (275828 vs 246397). Data encryption favors Intel by 8.4% (15500 vs 14197). Find prime numbers shows a narrow 3.7% Intel edge (82 vs 79). Multithread performance is 15.6% higher on Intel (25031 vs 21135). Physics simulation shows a 12.7% Intel lead (1318 vs 1150).

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE's wins are fewer but concentrated in specific workloads. The largest AMD victory is in extended instructions, where it scores 17962 against Intel's 17099, a 5% advantage. Random string sorting goes to AMD by 4.5% (29501 vs 28227). In single-thread PassMark tests, AMD scores 3914 versus Intel's 3794, a 3.2% lead that appears in both the single_thread and singlethread entries. AMD's wins are all in the single-digit percentage range, while Intel's largest wins approach 48%.

Average benchmark scores reinforce the overall picture. The Intel Core 7 253PTE records an average benchmark score of 34962, compared to 27712 for the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE. The Intel chip sits at the 84th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the AMD chip is at the 79th percentile. The Intel part's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13800H (0.1% behind), the Intel Core i9-12900HX (0.1% behind), the Intel Xeon 6349P (0.2% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen 5 150 (0.2% ahead). The AMD part's nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X (0.3% ahead), the Intel Core i5-12600KF (0.3% behind), the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X (0.5% ahead), and the Intel Core i5-12600K (0.5% ahead).

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher overall benchmark average?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE has an average benchmark score of 34962, compared to 27712 for the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE.

Q: In which workloads does the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE beat the Intel Core 7 253PTE?

A: AMD wins in extended instructions (17962 vs 17099, a 5% lead), random string sorting (29501 vs 28227, a 4.5% lead), and the PassMark single-thread tests (3914 vs 3794, a 3.2% lead).

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark integer math, where the Intel Core 7 253PTE scores 119552 versus 62666 for the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE, a 47.6% difference.

Q: How do the two chips compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE scores 21276, which is 15.7% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE's 17940.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any multi-core tests?

A: No. All six Cinebench multi-core and single-core tests go to Intel, and the PassMark multithread test also goes to Intel (25031 vs 21135, a 15.6% lead).

Q: How close are the two processors in the tests AMD wins?

A: All of AMD's wins are narrow. The extended instructions win is 5%, random string sorting is 4.5%, and the single-thread wins are 3.2%.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturers with fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Phoenix2 codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 7 253PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. AMD's process node is smaller by 6 nm.

Core and thread counts diverge sharply. The AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel chip has 10 cores and 20 threads, giving it 4 additional cores and 8 additional threads. This core advantage is the structural reason behind Intel's multi-core benchmark dominance.

Cache layouts differ across all three levels. AMD allocates 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel allocates 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel's L3 cache is more than double AMD's shared pool, and its per-core L1 and L2 allocations are also larger.

Memory support shows a split. The AMD processor supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a higher bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs by generation and lane count. AMD provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes. Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, a newer generation with more lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. AMD uses the Radeon 740M, while Intel uses the UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part is classified as a Mobile market segment processor, while the Intel part is classified as Desktop. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel processor is locked. The AMD chip's transistor count is recorded at 20,900 million on a 137 mm² die; no transistor count or die size is recorded for the Intel part.

Specification Differences

Clock speeds differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel Core 7 253PTE has a base clock of 1.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. Intel's base clock is lower by 1.60 GHz, but its boost clock is higher by 0.40 GHz.

Thermal design power differs by 10 watts. The AMD chip has a TDP of 35 watts, while the Intel chip has a TDP of 45 watts.

Sockets are incompatible. AMD uses Socket AM5, while Intel uses Socket 1700.

Release dates are nearly two years apart. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE was released on 2024-04-15, and the Intel Core 7 253PTE on 2026-03-08. Both are listed as Active in production status.

The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $384. No launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part.

The Intel Core 7 253PTE has a part number of SA4QK. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE has a part number of 100-000001495.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 253PTE wins in every rendering and multi-core productivity test recorded. All Cinebench tests, whether single-core or multi-core, go to Intel. The PassMark multithread test, data compression, data encryption, find prime numbers, physics, integer math, and floating point math all favor Intel. This makes the Intel chip the better choice for workloads that scale with core count, such as video rendering, code compilation, physics simulation, and heavy arithmetic processing.

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE wins in three distinct areas. Its extended instructions score of 17962 against 17099 suggests an advantage in workloads that use specialized instruction sets beyond the common baseline. Its random string sorting win (29501 vs 28227) points to a small edge in certain data organization tasks. Its PassMark single-thread score of 3914 versus 3794 indicates that, despite lower Cinebench single-core scores, the AMD chip has a narrow lead in the PassMark single-thread measurement. These wins are all in the 3.2% to 5% range, so they represent modest advantages rather than decisive ones.

The use-case split mirrors the core count and architecture differences. The Intel chip's 10 cores and 20 threads deliver consistently higher multi-threaded throughput across both Cinebench and PassMark workloads. The AMD chip's 6 cores and 12 threads, running on a smaller 4 nm process with a 35 watt TDP, still manage to win the PassMark single-thread test and the extended instructions test, which may matter for lightly threaded or instruction-specific applications.

The Verdict

The data points to a straightforward conclusion. The Intel Core 7 253PTE is the faster processor in the majority of recorded benchmarks, winning 13 of 17 tests. Its average benchmark score of 34962 places it at the 84th percentile, five points above the AMD chip's 79th percentile. The Intel chip's 10 cores and 20 threads give it a structural advantage that shows up across Cinebench multi-core, PassMark multithread, integer math, and floating point math. Its 33 MB of L3 cache, 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, Gen 5 PCIe, and 5.40 GHz boost clock support that advantage.

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE is not without merits. It wins 4 tests, including the PassMark single-thread measurement and extended instructions. It operates at a lower 35 watt TDP, uses a smaller 4 nm process, and supports an unlocked multiplier. Its 5.00 GHz boost clock is lower than Intel's 5.40 GHz, but its 3.40 GHz base clock is nearly double Intel's 1.80 GHz base clock.

For users choosing strictly on recorded performance, the Intel Core 7 253PTE is the stronger pick across rendering, multi-threaded productivity, and math-heavy workloads. For users prioritizing the PassMark single-thread result, extended instructions, or random string sorting, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE has the edge in those specific tests. The overall benchmark average, the percentile ranking, and the head-to-head win count all favor Intel.