AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U vs Intel Core 7 253PQE Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark database presents a strikingly one-sided comparison between the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U and the Intel Core 7 253PQE. Across all 17 head-to-head benchmark tests, the Intel Core 7 253PQE emerges victorious, with the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U recording zero wins. The data indicates that the Intel processor holds a commanding lead in every measured workload category, from single-core responsiveness to heavily multithreaded rendering tasks.

The average benchmark score for the Intel Core 7 253PQE is 55,919, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, by comparison, averages 32,233 points and sits in the 83rd percentile. The Intel part's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i9-14900HX, AMD Ryzen AI Max 390, AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470, and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX, all of which score within roughly one percent of the Intel Core 7 253PQE. This proximity to high-end desktop and mobile processors underscores its placement in the upper echelon of recorded performance.

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, meanwhile, sits alongside desktop parts like the Intel Core i9-11900, Intel Core i5-14400F, Intel Core i7-12800H, and Intel Core i5-14400, with score differences under half a percent. The data suggests that the AMD part is competitive with mid-range desktop processors from previous generations, while the Intel Core 7 253PQE operates in a different performance tier entirely.

For buyers, the data points to a clear split based on market segment. The Intel Core 7 253PQE is a desktop processor with a launch MSRP of $409, and it delivers substantially higher performance across the board. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U is a mobile processor designed for a different set of priorities, trading raw performance for a much lower thermal envelope. The choice between them depends on whether the use case demands maximum throughput or power efficiency within a portable form factor.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from contrasting design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U belongs to the 8000 series and uses the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Hawk Point. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC and integrates 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 253PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with no transistor count or die size recorded in the database.

Core counts differ significantly. The AMD part provides 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel part offers 10 cores and 20 threads. The base clock on the Intel processor is 3.50 GHz compared to 3.30 GHz on the AMD, and the boost clock reaches 5.70 GHz versus 5.10 GHz. The Intel part also carries a thermal design power of 125 watts, while the AMD part is rated at just 28 watts. This massive difference in power envelope explains much of the performance gap, though the architectural choices also play a role.

Cache configurations show clear divergence. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 253PQE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger cache hierarchy on the Intel part likely contributes to its advantage in workloads that benefit from data locality.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD processor supports DDR5 memory only, while the Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus with a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, and both support ECC memory. The PCIe implementation differs: the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics also diverge. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U includes the Radeon 780M, while the Intel Core 7 253PQE ships with UHD Graphics 770. The socket types are incompatible: the AMD uses AMD Socket FP7, and the Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The head-to-head data shows no wins for the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U in any of the 17 recorded tests. Every benchmark, from Cinebench rendering to PassMark's various math and compression workloads, favors the Intel Core 7 253PQE. The closest margin comes in PassMark single-thread tests, where the Intel part leads by 17 percent. The largest gap appears in PassMark's find prime numbers test, where the Intel processor holds a 63.1 percent advantage.

The AMD part's role in the database is defined by its mobile positioning and low power draw. With a 28-watt TDP, it fits into thin-and-light laptops where thermal and battery constraints dominate. The Intel Core 7 253PQE, with its 125-watt TDP, is clearly aimed at desktop systems where sustained power delivery is available. The data does not include any power efficiency benchmarks, but the TDP figures alone suggest different deployment scenarios.

For multithreaded productivity, the Intel part wins decisively. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it scores 31,390 against the AMD's 20,254, a 35.5 percent advantage. In PassMark multithread, the Intel part scores 41,656 versus 23,850, a 42.7 percent lead. The additional cores, higher clocks, and larger cache all contribute to this outcome.

For single-thread responsiveness, the Intel part also leads, though by a smaller margin. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 4,431 for Intel versus 2,859 for AMD, again a 35.5 percent difference. PassMark single-thread shows 4,389 versus 3,641, a 17 percent gap. The narrower margin in the PassMark test suggests that the AMD architecture remains competitive in some latency-sensitive single-thread workloads, but not enough to secure a win.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What are the thermal design power ratings?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE is rated at 125 watts, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U is rated at 28 watts.

Q: Which processor supports DDR4 memory?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U supports DDR5 only.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE has an average benchmark score of 55,919, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U has an average benchmark score of 32,233.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U has 16 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What percentile does each processor occupy in the database?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE sits in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U sits in the 83rd percentile.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite shows a consistent pattern. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Intel Core 7 253PQE scores 3,163 against the AMD's 2,041, a 35.5 percent lead. Cinebench R15 single-core shows 446 for Intel versus 288 for AMD, also a 35.4 percent difference. Cinebench R20 multicore shows 13,183 versus 8,506, and Cinebench R20 single-core shows 1,861 versus 1,200. Cinebench R23 multicore shows 31,390 versus 20,254, with single-core at 4,431 versus 2,859. In every Cinebench test, the delta sits at approximately 35.5 percent, indicating a uniform advantage across both single-threaded and multithreaded rendering workloads.

The PassMark suite reveals a wider range of margins. The largest gap appears in the find prime numbers test, where Intel scores 206 against AMD's 76, a 63.1 percent difference. This test often responds to raw clock speed and integer throughput, and the Intel part's 5.70 GHz boost clock likely explains the outcome. The PassMark physics test shows a similar story: 2,970 versus 1,174, a 60.5 percent lead for Intel.

Floating-point math shows a 51.8 percent advantage for Intel, with scores of 105,279 versus 50,746. Data compression shows a 44 percent lead, with 487,335 versus 272,664. Extended instructions show a 40.9 percent gap, with 32,390 versus 19,132. Random string sorting shows a 38.9 percent lead, with 54,222 versus 33,109. Integer math shows a 35.9 percent advantage, with 137,795 versus 88,339. Data encryption shows a 35.6 percent lead, with 25,515 versus 16,441. Multithread shows a 42.7 percent advantage, with 41,656 versus 23,850.

The closest contest in the entire head-to-head set is PassMark single-thread, where Intel leads by 17 percent with 4,389 versus 3,641. This narrower margin suggests that the AMD Zen 4 architecture has strong single-thread efficiency per clock, but the Intel part's higher boost clock and newer design still secure the win.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification. Core count: 8 versus 10. Thread count: 16 versus 20. Base clock: 3.30 GHz versus 3.50 GHz. Boost clock: 5.10 GHz versus 5.70 GHz. TDP: 28 watts versus 125 watts. Socket: AMD Socket FP7 versus Intel Socket 1700.

Process node: 4 nm at TSMC versus 10 nm at Intel. The AMD part records 25,000 million transistors and a 178 mm² die size; the Intel part has no transistor or die size data. Cache: 64 KB L1 per core versus 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core versus 2 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3 versus 33 MB shared L3.

Memory support: DDR5 only versus DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is identical at 89.6 GB/s, and both use dual-channel buses. ECC memory support appears on both. PCIe: Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes versus Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics: Radeon 780M versus UHD Graphics 770.

Market segment: Mobile versus Desktop. Release dates: April 15, 2024 for the AMD part, March 8, 2026 for the Intel part. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $409, while the AMD part has no launch MSRP in the database. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part lists part numbers 100-000001317(FP7r2) and 100-000001377(FP7), while the Intel part lists SA4QA. Production status for both is Active.