AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 vs Intel Core 7 253PTE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results reveal a clear split in workload character. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 wins 12 of the 17 recorded comparisons, while the Intel Core 7 253PTE takes 5. The margins tell a more nuanced story than the win count alone.

In Cinebench, the AMD part is consistently ahead by a narrow but uniform margin. Across all six Cinebench tests (R15, R20, and R23, each in single-core and multi-core), the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 leads by 4.0% to 4.1%. The multi-core deltas are all exactly 4.1%: R15 scores are 2232 against 2144, R20 scores are 9300 against 8935, and R23 scores are 22145 against 21276. Single-core results follow the same pattern, with 314 versus 302 in R15, 1312 versus 1261 in R20, and 3126 versus 3003 in R23. This consistency suggests a fundamental architectural edge in how each core executes the Cinebench workload, rather than a clock speed or thread count advantage.

The PassMark suite shows where the Intel part fights back. The biggest Intel wins come in floating point math, where the Core 7 253PTE posts 67209 against 52105, a 22.5% advantage. Integer math follows at 119552 versus 94884, a 20.6% lead. Physics simulation also favors Intel, 1318 against 1109, a 15.9% gap. Single-thread performance goes to Intel as well, 3794 versus 3442, a 9.3% edge. These are substantial victories in compute-heavy tasks.

The AMD wins in PassMark are more numerous but vary in magnitude. Data encryption shows a 27.8% lead (19815 against 15500), extended instructions a 23.5% lead (21117 against 17099), and random string sorting a 19.6% lead (33754 against 28227). Prime number finding is the largest AMD margin at 40.2% (115 against 82), though the absolute scores are low. Data compression gives AMD a 14% advantage (314363 against 275828). PassMark multithread overall favors AMD by 4.1% (26054 against 25031), matching the Cinebench multi-core delta precisely.

The average benchmark scores place these chips very close. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 records an average of 35802, while the Intel Core 7 253PTE sits at 34962. The AMD part ranks in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, the Intel part in the 84th. The nearest rival data confirms the tight grouping: the AMD chip is within 0.2% of the Intel Core 7 250H and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350, and within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X. The Intel chip is within 0.1% of the Intel Core i7-13800H and Intel Core i9-12900HX.

The Verdict

The data points to two different usage profiles. For users whose workloads resemble Cinebench rendering or PassMark multithread, compression, encryption, and string sorting, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is the stronger choice. It wins every Cinebench test by 4.1% and dominates several PassMark sub-tests by double digits. The 14% lead in data compression and the 27.8% lead in encryption indicate that cryptographic and data-handling tasks run meaningfully faster on the AMD part.

For users prioritizing floating point arithmetic, integer math, physics simulation, or raw single-thread speed, the Intel Core 7 253PTE takes the edge. The 22.5% floating point win and the 20.6% integer win are large enough to matter in scientific computing, financial modeling, or any workload with heavy math. The 9.3% single-thread advantage also makes the Intel part appealing for lightly threaded applications that respond strongly to clock speed.

The overall average scores are close enough that either chip will feel similar in general use. The AMD part's 84th versus 85th percentile ranking is within noise. The deciding factor should be the specific mix of workloads. If the recorded benchmarks reflect the user's daily tasks, the AMD chip wins more tests and wins them by larger margins in several cases. If the workload is math-heavy, the Intel chip's wins in those specific areas may outweigh the broader AMD lead.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing and design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 uses the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer, built on a 7 nm process by TSMC. It packs 4,150 million transistors into a 74 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 253PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process by Intel. The Intel die size and transistor count are not recorded in the database.

Core counts differ significantly. The AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel part has 10 cores and 20 threads. Despite having fewer cores, the AMD chip wins most multi-threaded benchmarks, indicating higher per-core efficiency. The AMD base clock is 3.40 GHz with a boost of 4.60 GHz. The Intel base clock is much lower at 1.80 GHz, but its boost reaches 5.40 GHz, the highest recorded figure between the two. This explains the Intel single-thread win in PassMark despite losing single-core Cinebench.

Cache layouts diverge. The AMD chip uses 64 KB of L1 per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, with a 32 MB shared L3. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 per core and a much larger 2 MB of L2 per core, with 33 MB of shared L3. The larger L2 on Intel may contribute to its math benchmark wins, while the AMD L3 configuration appears well suited to the compression and encryption tests.

Memory support differs. The AMD part supports DDR4 only, with dual-channel access and a recorded bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a significantly higher recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity also differs: AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

The Intel part includes integrated graphics in the form of UHD Graphics 730, while the AMD part has no recorded integrated graphics. This makes the Intel chip viable in systems without a discrete GPU, though the database records no performance figures for either graphics solution. Power envelopes differ as well, with AMD at 65 W and Intel at 45 W, though the database records no thermal or performance-per-watt measurements.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 records an average benchmark score of 35802, compared to 34962 for the Intel Core 7 253PTE.

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

A: The AMD part wins all three multi-core Cinebench tests by 4.1%: R15 at 2232 versus 2144, R20 at 9300 versus 8935, and R23 at 22145 versus 21276.

Q: Where does the Intel processor have its biggest advantage?

A: The largest Intel win is in PassMark floating point math, where it scores 67209 against 52105, a 22.5% lead. It also wins integer math by 20.6% and physics simulation by 15.9%.

Q: Which processor supports more memory types?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 supports DDR4 only. The Intel part also records a higher memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s versus 51.2 GB/s.

Q: Does either processor include integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 has no integrated graphics recorded in the database.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: The Intel part has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads. Despite fewer cores, the AMD chip wins most multi-threaded benchmarks.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is the choice for data-heavy and security-related workloads. Its 27.8% win in data encryption and 23.5% win in extended instructions point to strong cryptographic and SIMD performance. The 14% lead in data compression suits file archiving and database workloads. The 19.6% win in random string sorting benefits text processing and data analytics. Prime number finding, where AMD leads by 40.2%, indicates strength in number-theoretic computations despite the low absolute scores.

The AMD part also wins every Cinebench test, making it the better option for 3D rendering and content creation that relies on those benchmarks. The consistent 4.1% multi-core margin across R15, R20, and R23 suggests the AMD architecture scales efficiently with thread count despite having fewer threads than the Intel part. The 4.1% PassMark multithread win reinforces this pattern.

The Intel Core 7 253PTE is the choice for math-intensive and physics-based workloads. The 22.5% floating point win covers scientific simulations, engineering analysis, and financial calculations. The 20.6% integer win suits general computation, cryptography (despite losing the dedicated encryption test), and algorithm-heavy code. The 15.9% physics win suggests advantages in game physics and rigid body simulation.

The Intel part's 9.3% single-thread advantage in PassMark makes it preferable for older or poorly threaded applications that rely on one core. The higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz versus 4.60 GHz likely drives this edge, though the AMD part still wins single-core Cinebench by 4.0% to 4.1%, indicating that benchmark methodology matters.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 belongs to the 5000 series, while the Intel Core 7 253PTE has no recorded series designation. Core counts differ: 8 cores and 16 threads for AMD, 10 cores and 20 threads for Intel. Base clocks are 3.40 GHz for AMD and 1.80 GHz for Intel, while boost clocks are 4.60 GHz and 5.40 GHz, respectively.

Power draw is recorded at 65 W for AMD and 45 W for Intel. Sockets differ: AMD Socket AM4 versus Intel Socket 1700. The architectures are Zen 3 (Vermeer) for AMD and Bartlett Lake for Intel, with process nodes of 7 nm (TSMC) for AMD and 10 nm (Intel) for the rival.

Cache configurations differ in every level. AMD uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3. Intel uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. Memory support shows AMD limited to DDR4 while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s for AMD and 89.6 GB/s for Intel. PCIe support differs with Gen 4 and 20 lanes for AMD versus Gen 5 and 16 lanes for Intel.

Integrated graphics exist only on the Intel part, which includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part records none. Both support ECC memory and both have locked multipliers. The AMD part was released in 2022, while the Intel part carries a 2026 release date. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $384, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. Part numbers are 100-000000832 for AMD and SA4QK for Intel. The Intel part has 10 cores, 20 threads, and a 45 W TDP, while the AMD part has 8 cores, 16 threads, and a 65 W TDP.