AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D vs Intel Core 7 253PQE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows a dominant performance profile for the Intel Core 7 253PQE across nearly every recorded workload. Out of 17 direct comparisons, the Intel processor claims 16 wins, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D secures a single victory. The scale of the Intel advantage varies sharply by workload type, ranging from a modest single-digit lead to a margin exceeding half the AMD score.

The largest gap appears in floating-point math. The Intel Core 7 253PQE records 105,279 in PassMark floating point math, against 46,492 for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D, a deficit of 55.8% for the AMD part. That is the widest delta in the entire comparison. Integer math follows a similar pattern, with Intel at 137,795 versus 81,257, a 41% lead. Random string sorting shows Intel at 54,222 against 31,492, a 41.9% advantage. Data compression delivers 487,335 on the Intel side versus 307,237 on the AMD side, a 37% gap.

The Cinebench results are consistent across all six recorded configurations. In Cinebench R23 multicore, Intel scores 31,390 and AMD scores 22,366, a 28.7% difference. The single-core R23 run shows 4,431 for Intel and 3,157 for AMD, also a 28.8% gap. Cinebench R20 multicore gives Intel 13,183 and AMD 9,393, again 28.7%. The R20 single-core result is 1,861 versus 1,325, a 28.8% margin. Cinebench R15 multicore and single-core both show a 28.7% delta, with Intel at 3,163 and 446 against AMD at 2,254 and 318. The uniformity of these deltas indicates that the performance difference scales nearly linearly across rendering generations.

PassMark multithread places Intel at 41,656 and AMD at 26,318, a 36.8% lead. The single-thread PassMark result gives Intel 4,389 and AMD 2,970, a 32.3% advantage. Data encryption shows a smaller gap, with Intel at 25,515 and AMD at 18,788, a 26.4% delta. Extended instructions favor Intel at 32,390 versus 21,202, a 34.5% gap. Physics simulation is closer, with Intel at 2,970 and AMD at 2,686, a 9.6% lead.

The sole AMD win is in prime number finding. The Ryzen 7 5700X3D scores 224 in PassMark find prime numbers, while the Intel Core 7 253PQE scores 206. That 8.7% advantage is the only workload in the dataset where the AMD architecture finishes ahead. The result stands out because it contradicts the otherwise consistent Intel dominance, suggesting the AMD part retains a specific strength in integer-heavy prime enumeration despite losing the broader integer math test by 41%.

The aggregate benchmark averages reflect this imbalance. The Intel Core 7 253PQE carries an average benchmark score of 55,919, compared to 24,709 for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D. The percentile ranking also separates the two clearly, with Intel in the 91st percentile of all CPUs and AMD in the 77th percentile.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing and design generations. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D uses the Zen 3 architecture under the Vermeer codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 7 253PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD die contains 8,850 million transistors across a 74 mm² die, while the Intel data does not list transistor count or die size.

Core and thread counts differ. AMD provides 8 cores and 16 threads. Intel provides 10 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks show Intel at 3.50 GHz against AMD at 3.00 GHz, and boost clocks show Intel at 5.70 GHz against AMD at 4.10 GHz. Thermal design power also differs, with Intel rated at 125 W and AMD at 105 W.

Cache layouts diverge substantially. AMD uses 64 KB of L1 per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, but its defining feature is a 96 MB shared L3 cache. Intel uses 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core, with a 33 MB shared L3 cache. The AMD L3 pool is nearly three times larger, a structural difference that likely explains the prime number result and may benefit workloads sensitive to large working sets.

Memory support differs as well. AMD supports DDR4 only, with dual-channel access and a recorded memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. PCIe connectivity favors Intel on generation but AMD on lane count: Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, while AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes. ECC memory support appears on both processors.

Integrated graphics separate the two. The Intel Core 7 253PQE includes UHD Graphics 770, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D has no integrated graphics. Socket compatibility places AMD on Socket AM4 and Intel on Socket 1700. Both processors are listed as active production parts with locked multipliers. The AMD release date is 2024-01-07, while the Intel release date is 2026-03-08.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE records an average benchmark score of 55,919, compared to 24,709 for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D.

Q: In which benchmark does the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D outperform the Intel Core 7 253PQE?

A: The AMD part wins the PassMark find prime numbers test, scoring 224 against 206 for the Intel processor, an 8.7% advantage.

Q: How large is the Intel lead in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE scores 31,390, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D scores 22,366, a 28.7% deficit for AMD.

Q: What are the memory support options for each processor?

A: AMD supports DDR4 only with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Does either processor include integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE includes UHD Graphics 770. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D has no integrated graphics.

Q: How do the cache configurations compare?

A: AMD uses 64 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 per core with a 96 MB shared L3. Intel uses 80 KB L1 and 2 MB L2 per core with a 33 MB shared L3.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear split in workload preference. For rendering, compression, encryption, extended instructions, floating-point math, integer math, physics, and general multithreaded throughput, the Intel Core 7 253PQE is the stronger processor. Its wins are not marginal. The floating-point gap of 55.8%, the integer gap of 41%, and the multithread gap of 36.8% all represent substantial performance deltas. The Cinebench family shows a uniform 28.7% to 28.8% advantage, indicating consistent rendering superiority across versions.

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D has a narrower case. Its only recorded win is the prime number test, where the 8.7% margin is real but isolated. The 96 MB shared L3 cache remains a distinguishing architectural feature, and the lower TDP of 105 W against 125 W suggests a more modest power envelope. For workloads that rely on large cached datasets or that resemble the prime number finding pattern, the AMD part holds a specific advantage. The percentile data also matters: Intel sits at the 91st percentile of all CPUs, AMD at the 77th.

The choice depends entirely on workload profile. If the priority is peak throughput across rendering, math, and compression, the Intel Core 7 253PQE is the data-backed selection. If the priority is the single recorded strength of the AMD architecture, the Ryzen 7 5700X3D delivers that specific result while trailing everywhere else in the dataset.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D | Intel Core 7 253PQE |

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

| Cores | 8 | 10 |

| Threads | 16 | 20 |

| Base clock | 3.00 GHz | 3.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.10 GHz | 5.70 GHz |

| TDP | 105 W | 125 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 3 | Not listed |

| Codename | Vermeer | Bartlett Lake |

| Process node | 7 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 8,850 million | Not listed |

| Die size | 74 mm² | Not listed |

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

| L2 cache | 512 KB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 96 MB shared | 33 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | N/A | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Release date | 2024-01-07 | 2026-03-08 |

| Launch MSRP | $249 | $409 |