AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX vs Intel Core 7 253PTE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a clear overall advantage for the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX, which claims 9 of the 11 recorded head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 7 253PTE takes 2. The margin of victory varies sharply by workload type.

The AMD processor's largest win is in `passmark_find_prime_numbers`, where it scores 159 versus Intel's 82, a 93.9% advantage. This is a dramatic separation and indicates a substantial lead in pure integer iteration tasks. Similarly, in `passmark_extended_instructions`, the AMD part scores 27,638 against Intel's 17,099, a 61.6% difference, suggesting the Zen 4 architecture handles specialized instruction streams more efficiently.

In `passmark_random_string_sorting`, AMD logs 44,494 versus 28,227, a 57.6% lead. The `passmark_data_encryption` test shows AMD at 21,840 and Intel at 15,500, a 40.9% gap. Even in `passmark_data_compression`, which is often a balanced workload, AMD posts 363,759 against Intel's 275,828, a 31.9% margin.

The multi-threaded score is another decisive metric. AMD achieves 31,517 in `passmark_multithread`, while Intel manages 25,031, a 25.9% difference. The `passmark_physics` test follows the same pattern: AMD at 1,681 and Intel at 1,318, a 27.5% gap.

Single-thread performance is the closest contest. AMD scores 3,879 in `passmark_single_thread`, just 2.2% ahead of Intel's 3,794. This shows that while AMD wins, the per-core speed advantage is modest.

The Intel Core 7 253PTE, however, dominates in two specific math workloads. In `passmark_floating_point_math`, Intel scores 67,209 against AMD's 61,972, a 7.8% lead. The gap widens in `passmark_integer_math`, where Intel posts 119,552 versus AMD's 100,328, a 16.1% advantage. These results indicate that for raw arithmetic throughput, the Intel design is superior.

Overall average benchmark scores confirm the split. The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX has an average score of 60,104, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 7 253PTE averages 34,962, which is in the 84th percentile. The nearest rivals for each processor are telling: AMD sits within 0.8% of the Ryzen 9 7945HX3D and within 0.2% of the Intel Core i9-14900F, while Intel's Core 7 253PTE is within 0.1% of the Core i7-13800H and the Core i9-12900HX.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX uses the Zen 4 architecture on the Dragon Range codename, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It packs 8 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The die size is 71 mm² with 6,570 million transistors.

The Intel Core 7 253PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel. It has 10 cores and 20 threads, with a lower base clock of 1.80 GHz but a higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz. Intel does not list a transistor count or die size in the database.

Cache layouts also differ significantly. The AMD part uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3. The Intel part uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. Intel has a slightly larger total cache capacity, which may contribute to its math workload wins.

Memory support is another differentiator. AMD supports only DDR5 with dual-channel operation and a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a higher rated bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Intel also enables ECC memory, while AMD does not.

PCIe connectivity differs: AMD provides Gen 5 with 28 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics are also different: AMD uses the Radeon 610M, while Intel uses the UHD Graphics 730.

Market positioning is distinct. The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FL1, with an unlocked multiplier. The Intel Core 7 253PTE is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700, with a locked multiplier. The TDP values reflect this: AMD at 55 W and Intel at 45 W.

Release timing also differs. The AMD processor entered production with a release date of 2025-04-22. The Intel processor was released later, on 2026-03-08, and carries a launch MSRP of $384.

The Verdict

The data indicates a clear winner for most workloads: the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX. Its 92nd percentile standing versus Intel's 84th percentile, combined with the 9-to-2 win count in head-to-head tests, gives it a decisive overall edge. The average benchmark score of 60,104 against 34,962 is a 72% difference in raw average performance, though this average is heavily weighted by the AMD part's strong showings in compression, encryption, and sorting.

However, the Intel Core 7 253PTE is not without merit. Its wins in floating-point and integer math are substantial, with a 7.8% and 16.1% lead respectively. For workloads dominated by arithmetic computation, the Intel part is the better choice.

The single-thread score is nearly a tie, with AMD ahead by just 2.2%. This suggests that for lightly threaded applications, the two processors will feel similar, while the AMD part pulls ahead in multi-threaded scenarios by 25.9%.

The Intel processor's higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz versus 5.10 GHz does not translate into a single-thread win, indicating that architecture efficiency matters more than raw clock speed in the recorded data.

The AMD part's higher TDP of 55 W versus 45 W is a trade-off for its performance lead, but the benchmark results justify the extra power draw for most tasks.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX has an average benchmark score of 60,104, while the Intel Core 7 253PTE averages 34,962.

Q: How does single-thread performance compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX scores 3,879 in `passmark_single_thread`, which is 2.2% higher than the Intel Core 7 253PTE's score of 3,794.

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

A: The largest gap is in `passmark_find_prime_numbers`, where the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX scores 159 versus the Intel Core 7 253PTE's 82, a 93.9% difference.

Q: Does the Intel processor win any benchmark tests?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 7 253PTE wins in `passmark_floating_point_math` (67,209 versus 61,972, a 7.8% lead) and `passmark_integer_math` (119,552 versus 100,328, a 16.1% lead).

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 7 253PTE has 10 cores and 20 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX boosts to 5.10 GHz.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX is the stronger choice for compression workloads, encryption, extended instruction processing, prime number calculations, multi-threaded tasks, physics simulations, random string sorting, and single-thread performance. The data shows it leads by 31.9% in compression, 40.9% in encryption, 61.6% in extended instructions, 93.9% in prime numbers, 25.9% in multi-thread, 27.5% in physics, and 57.6% in random string sorting. These are broad-based wins across memory-intensive and parallel workloads.

The Intel Core 7 253PTE is the better option specifically for floating-point math and integer math. Its 7.8% lead in floating-point and 16.1% lead in integer math indicate a stronger arithmetic unit. This makes it suited for scientific computing, financial modeling, or any workload that is dominated by raw number crunching rather than data movement or sorting.

The Intel part also has a lower TDP of 45 W versus 55 W, which may be relevant for thermal-constrained environments, though the database does not record power efficiency directly.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in every major specification category. The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 7 253PTE uses 10 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks are 3.60 GHz for AMD and 1.80 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 5.10 GHz for AMD and 5.40 GHz for Intel.

TDP differs: 55 W for AMD, 45 W for Intel. Sockets are different: AMD Socket FL1 for AMD, Intel Socket 1700 for Intel. Process nodes: 5 nm for AMD (TSMC foundry), 10 nm for Intel (Intel foundry). Cache: AMD has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, 32 MB shared L3; Intel has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, 33 MB shared L3.

Memory support: AMD uses DDR5 only; Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth: 83.2 GB/s for AMD, 89.6 GB/s for Intel. ECC: not supported on AMD, supported on Intel. PCIe: 28 lanes Gen 5 on AMD, 16 lanes Gen 5 on Intel. Integrated graphics: Radeon 610M on AMD, UHD Graphics 730 on Intel.

Market segment: Mobile for AMD, Desktop for Intel. Multiplier: unlocked on AMD, locked on Intel. The AMD part is in the 8000 series with the Dragon Range codename, while the Intel part uses the Bartlett Lake codename. Release dates: 2025-04-22 for AMD, 2026-03-08 for Intel. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $384.