AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT vs Intel Core 7 253PTE Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE records a higher average benchmark score of 34,962 compared to the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT's 29,879. The Intel part also sits in the 84th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD chip is in the 81st percentile.

Q: How do the two compare in single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE wins the PassMark single-thread test with a score of 3,794 versus 3,535 for the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT, a 6.8% advantage. However, in Cinebench R23 single-core, the AMD chip leads with 3,359 against 3,003, an 11.9% margin.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel chip also boosts higher at 5.40 GHz versus 4.80 GHz for the AMD part.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and the Intel Core 7 253PTE support ECC memory. They also both use dual-channel memory buses, though the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 while the AMD chip supports only DDR4.

Q: What is the difference in memory bandwidth between the two?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE provides 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth, which is substantially higher than the 51.2 GB/s offered by the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT. This reflects the Intel part's support for DDR5 memory.

Q: Which processor has the most benchmark wins in the head-to-head comparison?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT wins 13 of the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, while the Intel Core 7 253PTE wins 4. The AMD chip dominates Cinebench tests and most PassMark tests, while the Intel chip wins PassMark integer math, floating point math, and single-thread tests.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is built on the Zen 3 architecture with the Vermeer codename, manufactured on a 7 nm process by TSMC. It integrates 4,150 million transistors on a 74 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 253PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is built on a 10 nm process by Intel itself. The manufacturing process difference is significant: the AMD part's smaller 7 nm node allows for higher transistor density despite its smaller die size.

Cache hierarchies differ considerably between the two designs. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 253PTE uses 80 KB of L1 cache per core, a substantially larger 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part's larger per-core L2 cache is notable, while the L3 capacities are nearly identical.

The core configurations differ in both count and organization. AMD uses 8 cores with 16 threads, while Intel uses 10 cores with 20 threads. The AMD chip has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, whereas the Intel chip has a lower 1.80 GHz base clock but a higher 5.40 GHz boost clock. The Intel part's lower base clock and higher boost clock indicate a design that relies more heavily on turbo frequencies.

Memory support diverges sharply. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT supports only DDR4 memory with dual-channel operation, while the Intel Core 7 253PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. This enables the Intel part to reach 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth versus 51.2 GB/s for the AMD chip. PCIe connectivity also differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

The Intel Core 7 253PTE includes integrated UHD Graphics 730, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT has no integrated graphics. Both processors support ECC memory and target the desktop market segment. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel chip does not. The AMD part uses Socket AM4, and the Intel part uses Socket 1700.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates a clear division: the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT delivers superior performance in most multi-threaded and single-threaded Cinebench workloads, while the Intel Core 7 253PTE excels in specific PassMark math and single-thread tests. The AMD chip wins 13 of 17 head-to-head comparisons, including all six Cinebench tests and the majority of PassMark workloads.

For users focused on rendering, compression, encryption, and general multi-threaded productivity, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is the stronger choice. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23,794 versus 21,276 for the Intel chip represents an 11.8% advantage. The AMD part also leads in PassMark multithread with 28,053 against 25,031, a 12.1% margin.

The Intel Core 7 253PTE claims victory in PassMark integer math (119,552 versus 93,942, a 21.4% lead) and floating point math (67,209 versus 53,808, a 19.9% lead). It also wins PassMark single-thread with 3,794 versus 3,535, a 6.8% margin. These wins suggest the Intel part handles arithmetic-heavy workloads and lightly threaded tasks well.

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT has the higher average benchmark score among its nearest rivals, with a 0.6% lead over the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and a 0% delta versus the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H. The Intel Core 7 253PTE sits 0.2% ahead of the Intel Xeon 6349P and 0.1% behind the Intel Core i7-13800H. Both processors occupy similar competitive tiers, but the AMD chip achieves its results with fewer cores and threads.

The Intel part's higher boost clock and larger L2 cache contribute to its single-thread PassMark win, while the AMD chip's higher base clock and efficient Zen 3 architecture drive its Cinebench dominance. The choice between these two depends on workload type: AMD for rendering and data processing, Intel for pure math throughput.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT | Intel Core 7 253PTE |

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

| Cores | 8 | 10 |

| Threads | 16 | 20 |

| Base Clock | 3.80 GHz | 1.80 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.80 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 105 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 3 | Not specified |

| Codename | Vermeer | Bartlett Lake |

| Process Node | 7 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 4,150 million | Not specified |

| Die Size | 74 mm² | Not specified |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 32 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 | Gen 5, 16 Lanes |

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

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Launch MSRP | $249 | $384 |

| Release Date | 2024-07-30 | 2026-03-08 |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT dominates the Cinebench suite. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 2,398 against 2,144 for the Intel Core 7 253PTE, an 11.8% lead. The single-core R15 test shows a similar 11.9% margin, with AMD at 338 versus 302. Cinebench R20 multi-core repeats the pattern: AMD scores 9,993, Intel scores 8,935, again an 11.8% difference. The R20 single-core result is 1,410 versus 1,261, an 11.8% lead. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows AMD at 23,794 versus 21,276, an 11.8% gap, and R23 single-core shows 3,359 versus 3,003, an 11.9% margin. Across all six Cinebench tests, the AMD chip maintains a consistent 11.8% to 11.9% advantage.

The PassMark suite splits the results more evenly. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT wins data compression with 352,002 versus 275,828, a 27.6% lead. Data encryption shows AMD at 21,461 versus 15,500, a 38.5% margin. Extended instructions favor AMD with 24,270 versus 17,099, a 41.9% advantage. The find prime numbers test gives AMD 119 versus 82, a 45.1% lead. Random string sorting sees AMD at 35,911 versus 28,227, a 27.2% edge. PassMark multithread shows AMD at 28,053 versus 25,031, a 12.1% win. PassMark physics is close: AMD at 1,355 versus 1,318, a 2.8% margin.

The Intel Core 7 253PTE takes four wins. PassMark floating point math shows Intel at 67,209 versus 53,808, a 19.9% advantage. Integer math goes to Intel with 119,552 versus 93,942, a 21.4% lead. The two single-thread PassMark tests (listed as passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread) both record Intel at 3,794 versus 3,535, a 6.8% margin for Intel.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT wins in rendering and content creation workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23,794 places it 11.8% ahead of the Intel Core 7 253PTE, indicating faster CPU-based rendering. The consistent 11.8% to 11.9% lead across all Cinebench versions confirms this advantage is stable across different rendering engines and test methodologies.

Data processing tasks heavily favor the AMD chip. The 27.6% lead in data compression, 38.5% lead in data encryption, and 27.2% lead in random string sorting show that the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT processes data more efficiently. The 41.9% advantage in extended instructions and 45.1% lead in prime number finding reinforce this pattern. For workloads involving compression, encryption, or instruction-heavy computation, the AMD part is clearly superior.

General multi-threaded performance also goes to AMD. The 12.1% lead in PassMark multithread and the 2.8% margin in PassMark physics confirm that the AMD chip organizes its 8 cores and 16 threads effectively. Despite having fewer cores than the Intel chip's 10 cores and 20 threads, the AMD part achieves higher throughput in most multi-threaded tests.

The Intel Core 7 253PTE wins in pure arithmetic throughput. Its 21.4% lead in integer math and 19.9% lead in floating point math show that for math-heavy scientific or financial calculations, the Intel chip processes numbers faster. The 6.8% advantage in PassMark single-thread indicates that lightly threaded workloads, such as legacy applications or single-threaded scripts, run faster on the Intel part.

The Intel chip also offers advantages in platform features. Its 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, enabled by DDR5 support, is 75% higher than the AMD chip's 51.2 GB/s. The integrated UHD Graphics 730 provides display output without a discrete GPU, which the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT cannot do. The Intel part's 45 W TDP is also substantially lower than the AMD chip's 105 W TDP, indicating lower power draw under sustained load.