AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS vs Intel Core 7 253PTE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data splits almost evenly between the two processors, with AMD taking 8 wins and Intel taking 7. The split is not random; it follows a clear pattern based on workload type.

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS dominates in memory-sensitive and cryptographic workloads. Its largest victory comes in PassMark random string sorting, where it scores 37,922 against Intel's 28,227, a 34.3% advantage. Data compression shows a 12.8% lead (311,199 vs 275,828), and data encryption shows a 21.5% lead (18,838 vs 15,500). Extended instruction workloads also favor AMD heavily, with a 30.4% margin (22,298 vs 17,099). These results indicate the AMD part handles data manipulation and security-related tasks with noticeably higher efficiency.

The AMD processor also wins in multi-threaded throughput tests that do not rely on raw core count. PassMark multithread shows 26,646 vs 25,031, a 6.5% edge. Physics simulation scores 1,351 vs 1,318, a 2.5% margin. Prime number finding is nearly tied at 84 vs 82, a 2.4% advantage for AMD. Even Cinebench R15 multi-core favors AMD at 2,458 vs 2,144, a 14.6% lead, which is notable because Intel has more cores and threads.

The Intel Core 7 253PTE wins decisively in single-threaded performance and in modern multi-core rendering. Cinebench R23 single-core shows Intel at 3,003 vs AMD's 1,724, a 42.6% margin. Cinebench R23 multi-core also goes to Intel at 21,276 vs 14,784, a 30.5% advantage. Cinebench R15 single-core favors Intel at 302 vs 271.5, a 10.1% lead. PassMark single-thread shows a smaller Intel edge at 3,794 vs 3,692, a 2.7% margin.

Intel also wins in arithmetic throughput. PassMark integer math scores 119,552 vs 93,342, a 21.9% lead. Floating-point math shows 67,209 vs 55,739, a 17.1% advantage. These are substantial wins in compute-heavy number crunching.

The pattern is clear. AMD wins where data movement, compression, encryption, and random access matter. Intel wins where raw single-core speed and sustained multi-core rendering matter. For general productivity, the AMD part delivers better data-handling performance. For rendering workloads and single-threaded responsiveness, the Intel part has the edge.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 7 253PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry.

The core and thread counts differ significantly. AMD provides 8 cores and 16 threads. Intel provides 10 cores and 20 threads. Despite having fewer cores, the AMD part holds its own in several multi-threaded tests due to architectural efficiency and higher base clock.

Clock speeds tell part of the story. The AMD part has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 1.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Intel base clock is substantially lower, which explains its higher 45 W TDP; the AMD part runs at 28 W. The Intel boost clock is only 0.30 GHz higher, yet its single-core performance advantage is much larger than that difference alone would suggest, indicating a significant IPC gap between the two architectures.

Cache layouts differ substantially. AMD provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has more than double the L3 cache, which helps in rendering workloads that benefit from larger working sets.

Memory support differs in flexibility. AMD supports DDR5 only, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses with identical 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe capabilities are a notable difference. AMD provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. Intel provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The newer PCIe standard on Intel offers higher per-lane bandwidth, though the AMD part has more lanes.

Integrated graphics differ in tier. AMD uses the Radeon 780M, which is a high-end integrated GPU. Intel uses UHD Graphics 730, which is a more basic integrated solution. Neither is benchmarked in the recorded data, so the performance comparison is qualitative.

The market segments also differ. The AMD part is listed as Mobile, while the Intel part is listed as Desktop. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP7, while Intel uses Socket 1700. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $384; no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear use-case split. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is the better choice for workloads involving data compression, encryption, extended instruction sets, random string sorting, and general multi-threaded throughput. Its wins in PassMark multithread (6.5% over Intel), data compression (12.8%), and data encryption (21.5%) make it suitable for database-driven applications, file archiving, and security-related processing. The 87th percentile ranking against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 39,603, places it among capable processors.

The Intel Core 7 253PTE is the better choice for single-threaded performance and modern multi-core rendering. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,003 is 42.6% ahead of AMD, which is a massive margin. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21,276 is 30.5% ahead. Integer and floating-point math also favor Intel by 21.9% and 17.1% respectively. The 84th percentile ranking, with an average score of 34,962, is lower than AMD's, but the benchmark mix matters more than the aggregate.

For a laptop or mobile workstation where power efficiency matters, the AMD part's 28 W TDP versus Intel's 45 W TDP is a substantial difference. The AMD part achieves competitive multi-threaded scores at nearly half the power envelope. For a desktop system where power is less constrained and single-threaded responsiveness is critical, the Intel part delivers higher peak performance.

The choice depends on workload priority. Data-heavy, memory-intensive tasks favor AMD. Rendering, arithmetic, and single-threaded tasks favor Intel. Neither processor is a universal winner.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE has 10 cores and 20 threads. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: How much faster is the Intel part in single-core Cinebench R23?

A: Intel scores 3,003 versus AMD's 1,724, which is a 42.6% advantage for Intel.

Q: Does the AMD part win any multi-core rendering tests?

A: Yes, in Cinebench R15 multi-core the AMD part scores 2,458 versus Intel's 2,144, a 14.6% lead. However, in Cinebench R23 multi-core Intel wins by 30.5%.

Q: Which processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS supports DDR5 only.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The AMD part has a 28 W TDP. The Intel part has a 45 W TDP.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE boosts to 5.40 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS boosts to 5.10 GHz.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single-test victory belongs to Intel in Cinebench R23 single-core. Intel's 3,003 score beats AMD's 1,724 by 42.6%. This is the most decisive margin in the entire dataset. Cinebench R23 multi-core also goes to Intel with a 30.5% margin (21,276 vs 14,784), showing that the Intel part scales better with its additional cores in this modern rendering benchmark.

AMD's largest win is in PassMark random string sorting at 34.3% (37,922 vs 28,227). This test measures memory access patterns and pointer chasing, where the AMD architecture excels. PassMark extended instructions shows a 30.4% AMD advantage (22,298 vs 17,099). Data encryption shows a 21.5% margin (18,838 vs 15,500). Data compression shows a 12.8% lead (311,199 vs 275,828).

Intel wins in arithmetic throughput. Integer math favors Intel by 21.9% (119,552 vs 93,342). Floating-point math favors Intel by 17.1% (67,209 vs 55,739). These are substantial margins in compute-heavy workloads.

The Cinebench R15 results are interesting because they contradict the R23 results. In R15 multi-core, AMD wins by 14.6% (2,458 vs 2,144). In R23 multi-core, Intel wins by 30.5%. This suggests the two workloads stress the processors differently, with the older R15 test favoring AMD's architecture while the newer R23 test favors Intel's core count and cache.

Single-threaded PassMark scores are close. Intel leads 3,794 vs 3,692, a 2.7% margin. Cinebench R15 single-core shows a larger Intel lead at 10.1% (302 vs 271.5). The gap widens significantly in R23 single-core to 42.6%, indicating that the newer test exposes a larger architectural difference.

PassMark multithread favors AMD at 26,646 vs 25,031, a 6.5% margin. This is notable because Intel has 4 more threads. Physics simulation favors AMD slightly at 1,351 vs 1,318, a 2.5% margin. Prime number finding is essentially tied at 84 vs 82.

The overall win count is 8 for AMD and 7 for Intel, but the margins matter more than the count. Intel's wins include the two largest margins in the dataset (42.6% and 30.5%). AMD's wins are more numerous but generally smaller in magnitude, with only two tests exceeding 20% (random string sorting at 34.3% and extended instructions at 30.4%).

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category.

Process node: AMD uses 4 nm at TSMC. Intel uses 10 nm at Intel.

Cores: AMD has 8. Intel has 10.

Threads: AMD has 16. Intel has 20.

Base clock: AMD runs at 3.30 GHz. Intel runs at 1.80 GHz.

Boost clock: AMD boosts to 5.10 GHz. Intel boosts to 5.40 GHz.

TDP: AMD is rated at 28 W. Intel is rated at 45 W.

Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket FP7. Intel uses Intel Socket 1700.

Codename: AMD is Hawk Point. Intel is Bartlett Lake.

L1 cache: AMD provides 64 KB per core. Intel provides 80 KB per core.

L2 cache: AMD provides 1 MB per core. Intel provides 2 MB per core.

L3 cache: AMD provides 16 MB shared. Intel provides 33 MB shared.

Memory support: AMD supports DDR5 only. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5.

PCIe: AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes. Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

Integrated graphics: AMD uses Radeon 780M. Intel uses UHD Graphics 730.

Market segment: AMD is listed as Mobile. Intel is listed as Desktop.

Release date: AMD was released on 2024-04-15. Intel was released on 2026-03-08.

Launch MSRP: Intel has a recorded launch MSRP of $384. AMD has no recorded launch MSRP.

Transistors: AMD has 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. Intel has no recorded transistor count or die size.

Multiplier unlock: Both are locked (multiplierUnlocked is false for both).