AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS vs Intel Core 7 253PQE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep for the Intel Core 7 253PQE across all 17 benchmark comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS does not register a single win, with the Intel part leading every test by margins ranging from 18.9% to 65.5%. The narrowest gap appears in single-thread performance, where the Intel processor scores 4389 against 3561 in the Passmark single-thread test, a delta of 18.9%. The Cinebench R23 single-core result follows the same pattern, with Intel at 4431 versus AMD at 2555, a 42.3% advantage.

The widest deltas appear in compute-heavy workloads. The Passmark physics test shows Intel at 2970 versus AMD at 1043, a 64.9% lead. Prime number finding follows closely, with Intel at 206 against 71, a 65.5% gap. Floating point math also heavily favors Intel, 105279 versus 43019, a 59.1% difference. These results indicate that the Intel part handles raw arithmetic and simulation workloads with substantially more headroom.

Multi-threaded rendering benchmarks confirm the pattern. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows Intel at 3163 versus AMD at 1824, a 42.3% delta. R20 multi-core delivers 13183 for Intel and 7603 for AMD, also a 42.3% gap. R23 multi-core repeats the exact same delta, 31390 against 18104. The consistency of the 42.3% delta across all three versions of Cinebench multi-core suggests a stable scaling relationship between the two processors in this workload family.

Memory-related workloads show Intel's largest absolute wins. Data compression scores 487335 for Intel against 246446 for AMD, a 49.4% delta. Random string sorting gives Intel 54222 against 30235, a 44.2% lead. Data encryption shows 25515 versus 14962, a 41.4% delta. Extended instruction performance lands at 32390 versus 18507, a 42.9% gap. Integer math results in 137795 against 69839, a 49.3% advantage.

The average benchmark score places Intel at 55919, which ranks in the 91st percentile of all CPUs in the database. AMD's average sits at 28478, ranking in the 80th percentile. The nearest rivals for Intel include the Intel Core i9-14900HX at 56004 (0.2% higher), the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 at 56273 (0.6% higher), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 at 56306 (0.7% higher). AMD's nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon E-2436 at 28530 (0.2% higher) and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS at 28549 (0.2% higher).

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 253PQE wins every benchmark category in the database. The strongest relative performance appears in prime number finding and physics simulations, where the deltas exceed 64%. These workloads typically scale with core count and clock speed, and the Intel part has a substantial structural advantage in both areas. Floating point math shows a 59.1% gap, reflecting the same pattern of high-throughput arithmetic capability.

The Intel part also dominates in data compression and integer math, both above 49%. These are common in productivity and database workloads. Data encryption, extended instructions, and random string sorting all show deltas between 41% and 44%, indicating a broad, consistent advantage rather than one confined to a single niche. Even the weakest Intel lead, the 18.9% single-thread gap, represents a meaningful edge for lightly threaded applications.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS does not win a single recorded benchmark. Its closest relative performance is in single-thread workloads, where the 18.9% delta is the smallest in the comparison. No synthetic test in the database shows AMD at parity or ahead. For any workload represented in these measurements, the data points exclusively to the Intel part.

The Verdict

The database shows a clear separation between these two processors. The Intel Core 7 253PQE delivers higher scores in every measured workload, with particularly large margins in multi-threaded compute, physics, and prime number tasks. Its average benchmark score of 55919 places it in the 91st percentile, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS sits at 28478 and the 80th percentile. The Intel part sits alongside much higher-tier processors in the nearest rival list, including the Intel Core i9-14900HX and AMD Ryzen AI Max 390, while AMD's nearest rivals are the Intel Xeon E-2436 and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS, a decidedly lower performance tier.

For buyers selecting purely on measured benchmark data, the Intel Core 7 253PQE is the stronger processor in every recorded category. The AMD part's only relative strength is its smaller single-thread deficit, but even that remains an 18.9% gap in Intel's favor. The data does not support any workload category where the AMD processor would be the preferred choice.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-thread score in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE scores 31390 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS scores 18104, a 42.3% difference.

Q: What is the single-thread performance gap between the two?

A: In the Passmark single-thread test, the Intel Core 7 253PQE scores 4389 against 3561 for the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS, a delta of 18.9%. The Cinebench R23 single-core test shows a larger gap of 42.3%, with Intel at 4431 and AMD at 2555.

Q: How do the two processors compare in data compression workloads?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE scores 487335 in Passmark data compression, compared to 246446 for the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS, a 49.4% advantage for Intel.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE has an average benchmark score of 55919, ranking in the 91st percentile. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS has an average score of 28478, ranking in the 80th percentile.

Q: Which workloads show the largest performance gap?

A: Passmark find prime numbers shows the largest gap at 65.5%, with Intel scoring 206 against 71. Passmark physics follows at 64.9%, with Intel at 2970 versus 1043.

Q: How many benchmark comparisons did each processor win?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE won all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS won none.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS is built on Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename, part of the 8000 series. It uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC, with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 253PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's own foundry. Intel does not list transistor count or die size in the database.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. AMD provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while Intel provides 10 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks are identical at 3.50 GHz, but boost clocks differ: AMD boosts to 4.90 GHz, while Intel boosts to 5.70 GHz. The thermal design power also diverges sharply, with AMD at 28 watts and Intel at 125 watts.

Cache layouts are organized differently. AMD uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. The Intel part therefore has more cache at every level, with more than double the L3 capacity.

Memory support differs as well. AMD supports DDR5 only, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses and both list 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ, with AMD using the Radeon 760M and Intel using UHD Graphics 770.

The sockets are not compatible. AMD uses the AMD Socket FP7, while Intel uses the Intel Socket 1700. The market segments differ: AMD is listed as Mobile, while Intel is listed as Desktop. Release dates also differ, with AMD released on 2024-04-15 and Intel on 2026-03-08. Intel lists a launch MSRP of $409; AMD has no launch MSRP recorded.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ: AMD has 6 cores and 12 threads, Intel has 10 cores and 20 threads. Boost clocks differ, with AMD at 4.90 GHz and Intel at 5.70 GHz, while base clocks match at 3.50 GHz. TDP differs significantly, with AMD at 28 watts and Intel at 125 watts. The sockets differ, AMD Socket FP7 versus Intel Socket 1700. Process nodes differ, 4 nm for AMD versus 10 nm for Intel.

Cache specifications differ at every level. AMD lists 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. Intel lists 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB shared L3. Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 only, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. PCIe generation and lane counts differ: AMD uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ, Radeon 760M versus UHD Graphics 770. The market segment differs, Mobile versus Desktop. The codenames differ, Hawk Point versus Bartlett Lake. Intel lists a launch MSRP of $409, while AMD has none recorded.