AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS vs Intel Core 7 253PQE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a decisive advantage for the Intel Core 7 253PQE across every single recorded test. Of the 17 head-to-head comparisons in the database, the Intel processor wins all 17, leaving the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS with zero wins. The margins are substantial and consistent, though they vary significantly by workload type.

In Cinebench tests, the Intel part leads by nearly identical margins across the board. The multicore results show a 21.7% gap in Cinebench R15 (3163 vs 2476), Cinebench R20 (13183 vs 10317), and Cinebench R23 (31390 vs 24565). Single-core Cinebench results follow the same pattern, with the Intel chip ahead by 21.7% in R15 (446 vs 349) and R23 (4431 vs 3468), and 21.8% in R20 (1861 vs 1456). This consistency suggests a fundamental per-thread performance advantage rather than a scaling artifact.

The Passmark suite reveals where the gap widens and narrows. The closest contest is in single-thread performance, where the Intel processor scores 4389 against AMD's 3762, a 14.3% lead. Data encryption shows a 19.7% gap (25515 vs 20487), and extended instructions show 21.5% (32390 vs 25434). The largest deficits for the AMD chip appear in workloads that stress parallel execution and integer throughput. Prime number finding shows a 57.8% gap (206 vs 87), physics simulation shows 53.2% (2970 vs 1389), and floating point math shows 44% (105279 vs 58965). Data compression trails by 29.4% (487335 vs 343952), integer math by 29.2% (137795 vs 97625), multithread by 31.4% (41656 vs 28572), and random string sorting by 22.8% (54222 vs 41867).

The average benchmark score reinforces the hierarchy. The Intel Core 7 253PQE posts an average score of 55919, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS averages 39325, which lands in the 86th percentile. That percentile difference is meaningful: the Intel part sits among higher-performing desktop-class processors, while the AMD chip occupies a strong but lower tier.

Context from the nearest-rival data helps frame these results. The Intel Core 7 253PQE scores within 0.2% of the Intel Core i9-14900HX (56004), 0.6% of the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 (56273), and 0.7% of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 (56306). It trails the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX by 1.1% (56555). In other words, the Core 7 253PQE competes at the level of flagship HX-series and high-end PRO processors. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS, by contrast, sits within 0.3% of the AMD EPYC 4245P (39215), within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 (39485), within 0.7% of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS (39603), and 0.8% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13700F (39009). That places it in a very different performance neighborhood, one full of efficient mid-range parts rather than top-tier desktop chips.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in single-core performance?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE wins every single-core test. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 4431 vs 3468, and Passmark single-thread shows 4389 vs 3762, a 14.3% lead in both Passmark single-thread entries.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap?

A: The Intel chip leads by 21.7% in Cinebench R23 multicore (31390 vs 24565) and by 31.4% in Passmark multithread (41656 vs 28572). The Cinebench R15 and R20 multicore gaps are also 21.7%.

Q: Which workload shows the smallest difference between the two?

A: Passmark single-thread performance shows the smallest gap at 14.3%, with the Intel part scoring 4389 versus 3762. Data encryption is the next closest at 19.7% (25515 vs 20487).

Q: Which workload shows the largest difference?

A: Passmark find prime numbers shows the largest gap at 57.8%, with the Intel part scoring 206 versus 87. Passmark physics is next at 53.2% (2970 vs 1389).

Q: How do these processors compare to their nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE sits within 0.2% of the Intel Core i9-14900HX and within 1.1% of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS sits within 0.3% of the AMD EPYC 4245P and within 0.8% of the Intel Core i7-13700F.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS and the Intel Core 7 253PQE list ECC memory support in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design schools. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 7 253PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel. The process node difference alone explains part of the efficiency and thermal profile divergence, though the database does not record power efficiency metrics.

The core configurations diverge sharply. AMD fields 8 cores and 16 threads, while Intel fields 10 cores and 20 threads. That extra core pair and thread pair gives the Intel part a structural advantage in throughput-bound workloads, which shows up clearly in the Passmark multithread and floating point results. The AMD chip counters with a higher base clock of 3.80 GHz against Intel's 3.50 GHz, but the Intel part boosts to 5.70 GHz versus AMD's 5.10 GHz. The single-core test results indicate that the Intel boost behavior translates into real-world wins.

Cache hierarchies differ in both capacity and organization. AMD allocates 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 16 MB L3 pool. Intel allocates 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 33 MB L3 pool. The larger per-core L2 and the more than doubled L3 capacity on the Intel part likely contribute to its advantage in data compression and integer math, where working sets can exceed the AMD chip's shared cache.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD processor supports DDR5 only over a dual-channel bus with a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with the same recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The broader memory compatibility on the Intel side gives platform flexibility, though the peak bandwidth figure matches.

PCIe connectivity differs in generation and lane count. AMD provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while Intel provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The Intel part offers the newer generation standard, which can matter for storage and expansion bandwidth, though the AMD part has more total lanes.

The integrated graphics solutions are entirely different. AMD uses the Radeon 780M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The database records no graphics benchmarks, so direct comparison of iGPU performance is not possible from the data.

Market positioning also differs. The AMD part targets the mobile segment with an AMD Socket FP7 package. The Intel part targets the desktop segment with an Intel Socket 1700 package. The production status for both is listed as Active. The AMD chip was released on 2024-04-15, while the Intel chip was released on 2026-03-08.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show several clear differences between the two processors.

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 7 253PQE has 10 cores and 20 threads.

Base clock: AMD runs at 3.80 GHz, Intel at 3.50 GHz. Boost clock: AMD reaches 5.10 GHz, Intel reaches 5.70 GHz.

TDP differs substantially: AMD is rated at 45 W, Intel at 125 W. This is a major differentiator for cooling and platform requirements.

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

Process node: AMD uses 4 nm from TSMC, Intel uses 10 nm from Intel. The AMD part records 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel part has no transistor count or die size recorded in the database.

Cache: AMD has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. Intel has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB shared L3.

Memory support: AMD supports DDR5 only. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth.

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

Integrated graphics: AMD uses Radeon 780M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 770.

Release dates: AMD released 2024-04-15, Intel released 2026-03-08.

The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $409. The AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data gives the Intel Core 7 253PQE a clean sweep, so the win breakdown is one-sided. Still, the degree of advantage varies by workload, and that variation matters for real-world use.

The Intel processor wins by its largest margins in compute-heavy parallel workloads. Prime number finding shows a 57.8% gap, physics simulation a 53.2% gap, and floating point math a 44% gap. These are the kinds of loads that stress raw ALU and FPU throughput across all cores. For users running scientific simulations, physics engines, or heavy number crunching, the Intel part is decisively faster.

The Intel processor also wins by very large margins in integer-heavy tasks. Integer math shows a 29.2% gap, data compression shows a 29.4% gap, and multithread shows a 31.4% gap. These results point to strong general-purpose compute performance for compilation workloads, data processing, and parallel productivity tasks.

The AMD processor's best showing comes in single-threaded and encryption workloads, though it still loses. The 14.3% gap in Passmark single-thread performance is the smallest margin anywhere in the data, and data encryption at 19.7% is the second smallest. In relative terms, these are the areas where the AMD chip is least disadvantaged. For workloads that are primarily single-threaded or that spend significant time in encryption routines, the AMD part narrows the gap but does not close it.

The average benchmark scores contextualize the overall positioning. The Intel part at 55919 sits in the 91st percentile, while the AMD part at 39325 sits in the 86th percentile. The Intel processor's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-14900HX and AMD Ryzen AI Max 390, both flagship-class parts. The AMD processor's nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 4245P and the Intel Core i7-13700F, which are strong but not top-tier parts. The data indicates that the Intel Core 7 253PQE belongs in a higher performance class entirely.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a straightforward conclusion: the Intel Core 7 253PQE outperforms the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS in every benchmark recorded in the database. The Intel part wins all 17 head-to-head comparisons, posts a 42% higher average benchmark score (55919 vs 39325), and sits in the 91st percentile versus the AMD chip's 86th.

The Intel processor is the choice for workloads that demand maximum throughput. Its 10 cores and 20 threads, combined with a 33 MB shared L3 cache and a 5.70 GHz boost clock, deliver dominant results in Cinebench multicore, Passmark multithread, integer math, floating point math, and physics simulation. The 21.7% Cinebench R23 multicore lead and the 44% floating point lead are substantial enough to matter for rendering, simulation, and heavy compute tasks.

The AMD processor is the choice for a different set of priorities. Its 45 W TDP against Intel's 125 W TDP indicates a far lower thermal envelope, which matters for compact systems and lower-power platforms. The AMD part uses a mobile socket (AMD Socket FP7) and targets the mobile market segment, while the Intel part is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700. The AMD chip also uses a smaller 4 nm process node from TSMC and supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes, which offers more total lanes than Intel's Gen 5 with 16 lanes. For users building a power-conscious mobile system, the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS delivers 86th-percentile performance at a fraction of the TDP.

The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $409, and the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. Both processors support ECC memory, which matters for workstation and server-adjacent use cases. Both support dual-channel memory at 89.6 GB/s, though Intel adds DDR4 compatibility alongside DDR5.

For pure performance per the benchmark records, the Intel Core 7 253PQE is the clear winner. For a low-power mobile platform, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS remains a capable option, but the data shows no workload category where it takes the lead.