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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clear overall victory for the Intel Core 7 253PTE, which takes 14 of the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U wins only three tests, but those wins are decisive in specific workloads. The Intel part leads by small margins in most Cinebench tests, roughly 4.8% in both single-core and multi-core runs, while its largest advantages appear in math-heavy PassMark tests.

In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel Core 7 253PTE scores 21,276 against 20,254 for the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, a 4.8% lead. The same 4.8% margin appears in Cinebench R23 single-core, where Intel scores 3,003 and AMD scores 2,859. Cinebench R20 shows identical margins: 8,935 versus 8,506 in multi-core and 1,261 versus 1,200 in single-core. Cinebench R15 follows the pattern with 2,144 versus 2,041 in multi-core and 302 versus 288 in single-core.

The Intel processor's biggest wins come in PassMark integer math and floating-point math. In integer math, Intel scores 119,552 against 88,339 for AMD, a 26.1% advantage. In floating-point math, Intel scores 67,209 against 50,746, a 24.5% lead. These are the two largest deltas in the entire comparison. PassMark physics also favors Intel, 1,318 versus 1,174, a 10.9% gap. PassMark find prime numbers gives Intel a smaller win, 82 versus 76, a 7.3% difference.

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U counters with three wins, all in PassMark tests. The largest is random string sorting, where AMD scores 33,109 against 28,227 for Intel, a 17.3% advantage. Extended instructions go to AMD by 11.9%, with scores of 19,132 versus 17,099. Data encryption shows AMD ahead by 6.1%, scoring 16,441 versus 15,500.

PassMark multithread shows Intel ahead by 4.7%, 25,031 versus 23,850. PassMark single-thread gives Intel a 4% lead, 3,794 versus 3,641. Data compression is nearly even, with Intel ahead by only 1.1%, 275,828 versus 272,664. The average benchmark scores confirm the overall positioning: Intel averages 34,962 while AMD averages 32,233. The Intel part sits at the 84th percentile of all CPUs, while AMD sits at the 83rd.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 253PTE is the stronger choice for compute-heavy workloads that rely on raw arithmetic throughput. Its 26.1% lead in integer math and 24.5% lead in floating-point math are substantial. The 10.9% advantage in physics simulation further supports this pattern. Cinebench results, both single-core and multi-core, consistently favor Intel by around 4.8%, indicating a broad advantage across rendering and general CPU tasks. PassMark multithread and single-thread scores also favor Intel, making it the default pick for most productivity applications.

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U wins in three narrow but distinct areas. Random string sorting shows a 17.3% lead, which suggests better handling of certain sorting or text-processing workloads. Extended instructions give AMD an 11.9% edge, indicating stronger performance in workloads that use specialized instruction sets. Data encryption favors AMD by 6.1%, which matters for security-related tasks. These wins are specific rather than general, but they are real and repeatable in the recorded data.

For users prioritizing encryption, string sorting, or extended instruction workloads, the AMD part delivers measurable advantages. For everything else in the benchmark suite, the Intel part is ahead, often by significant margins. The data compression test is essentially a tie, with Intel ahead by just 1.1%, so it does not meaningfully favor either processor.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and target different market segments. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U uses Zen 4 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, with the codename Hawk Point. It belongs to the 8000 series and is built for mobile devices, using AMD Socket FP7. The Intel Core 7 253PTE uses Bartlett Lake on Intel's 10 nm process and is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700. The Intel chip has a higher TDP of 45 watts compared to 28 watts for the AMD chip.

Core and thread counts differ. The AMD processor has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel processor has 10 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks diverge significantly: AMD runs at 3.30 GHz while Intel runs at 1.80 GHz. Boost clocks reverse the order, with Intel reaching 5.40 GHz against AMD's 5.10 GHz. The higher boost clock on Intel contributes to its single-thread advantage.

Cache hierarchies also differ. AMD uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. The larger L3 cache on Intel, more than double that of AMD, helps explain its lead in multi-threaded workloads.

Memory support shows both similarities and differences. Both support dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, and both support ECC memory. AMD supports DDR5 only, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. PCIe capabilities differ: AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The integrated graphics differ as well, with AMD using Radeon 780M and Intel using UHD Graphics 730.

The AMD chip carries 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel chip has no recorded transistor count or die size in the database. The AMD part was released on 2024-04-15, while the Intel part has a later release date of 2026-03-08. The AMD part has a listed launch MSRP of none, while the Intel part has a launch MSRP of $384.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core performance?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE leads in every multi-core benchmark. Cinebench R23 multi-core scores 21,276 versus 20,254, a 4.8% difference. PassMark multithread scores 25,031 versus 23,850, a 4.7% lead.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, it wins three tests: data encryption by 6.1%, extended instructions by 11.9%, and random string sorting by 17.3%.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

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

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

A: The largest gap is in PassMark integer math, where Intel leads by 26.1% with a score of 119,552 versus 88,339. The second largest is floating-point math, where Intel leads by 24.5%.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U and the Intel Core 7 253PTE support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has faster boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE boosts to 5.40 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U boosts to 5.10 GHz. The AMD part has a higher base clock at 3.30 GHz versus 1.80 GHz.

The Verdict

The data points to the Intel Core 7 253PTE as the stronger processor in the majority of tested workloads. It wins 14 of 17 comparisons, including all Cinebench tests, all PassMark math tests, physics, single-thread, and multithread tests. Its average benchmark score of 34,962 exceeds the AMD part's 32,233 by roughly 8.5%. The Intel chip also has a higher percentile ranking at 84 versus 83.

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U remains competitive in specific areas. Its wins in encryption, extended instructions, and random string sorting show that it handles certain specialized tasks better than the Intel part. For users whose workloads depend on those specific operations, the AMD chip offers measurable advantages. However, those three wins do not offset the broad Intel lead across the rest of the suite.

The Intel part's higher core count, larger L3 cache, and higher boost clock align with its benchmark dominance. The AMD part's lower TDP and mobile orientation suggest it targets a different use case, but the recorded benchmarks show that the Intel part delivers more performance in most scenarios. The verdict from the data is straightforward: Intel leads in general performance, while AMD retains niche strengths in encryption, extended instructions, and string sorting.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U | Intel Core 7 253PTE |

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

| Cores | 8 | 10 |

| Threads | 16 | 20 |

| Base clock | 3.30 GHz | 1.80 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.10 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 45 W |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

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

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 16 MB (shared) | 33 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 780M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2024-04-15 | 2026-03-08 |

| Launch MSRP | None | $384 |