AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS vs Intel Core 7 253PQE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep across the entire benchmark suite, with the Intel Core 7 253PQE winning all 17 head-to-head comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS does not claim a single victory in any recorded test category.

The largest margin appears in the passmark_find_prime_numbers test, where Intel scores 206 against AMD's 91, a delta of 55.8%. This indicates a substantial advantage in integer-heavy prime calculation workloads. The passmark_physics test follows closely, with Intel at 2970 versus AMD at 1430, a 51.9% gap. These two results show the Intel part's strength in workloads that rely heavily on rapid iteration and physics simulation.

Floating-point math also favors Intel heavily. The passmark_floating_point_math score of 105279 versus 63490 represents a 39.7% advantage. The passmark_multithread score shows a 27.1% gap, with Intel at 41656 and AMD at 30378. Data compression results show Intel at 487335 versus AMD's 368884, a 24.3% lead.

The Cinebench suite tells a consistent story across all six tests. In Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, both multi-core and single-core results show Intel ahead by approximately 19.8% to 20%. Specifically, Cinebench R23 multi-core shows Intel at 31390 versus AMD's 25165, a 19.8% difference. Cinebench R23 single-core shows Intel at 4431 versus 3552, also 19.8%. This consistency across rendering workloads indicates a uniform performance advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk.

Integer math shows a 25% gap, with Intel at 137795 and AMD at 103390. Data encryption shows a 14.5% difference, with Intel at 25515 and AMD at 21820. Extended instructions show a 14.4% gap, with Intel at 32390 versus 27714. Random string sorting shows a 17.6% difference, with Intel at 54222 and AMD at 44668.

The smallest margin in the entire suite is in the passmark_single_thread test, where Intel leads by 10.7%, scoring 4389 against AMD's 3920. This is the only single-threaded test where the gap falls below 14%, suggesting that while Intel retains the lead in single-thread performance, the relative difference narrows compared to multi-threaded and specialized workloads.

Average benchmark scores reinforce this hierarchy. The Intel Core 7 253PQE posts an average benchmark score of 55919, while the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS averages 41963. The Intel part sits in the 91st percentile among all CPUs, while the AMD part sits in the 88th percentile. The Intel part's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-14900HX at 56004 (a 0.2% difference), the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 at 56273 (0.6%), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 at 56306 (0.7%), and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX at 56555 (1.1%). The AMD part's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-14700T at 41914 (0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 at 42055 (0.2%), the Intel Core i7-12850HX at 41779 (0.4%), and the Intel Core 7 251TE at 41650 (0.8%).

The Verdict

The data shows a clear performance hierarchy: the Intel Core 7 253PQE outperforms the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS in every recorded benchmark. Any user selecting between these two based purely on measured scores should choose the Intel part, as no single test favors AMD.

The Intel part's percentile ranking of 91 versus AMD's 88 places it higher in the overall CPU distribution. Its average score of 55919 versus 41963 represents a 33.3% advantage in aggregate performance. The consistency of the deltas across rendering, math, compression, and encryption workloads suggests this is not a niche advantage but a broad one.

However, the comparison is not entirely apples-to-apples. The AMD part is a mobile processor with a 45 TDP, while the Intel part is a desktop processor with a 125 TDP. The Intel part also carries a launch MSRP of $409. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

The AMD part's nearest rival comparison shows it trading blows with parts like the Intel Core i7-14700T (0.1% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 (0.2% delta). This suggests the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is competitive within its own performance tier, but that tier sits substantially below the Intel Core 7 253PQE.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 253PQE wins every benchmark category recorded in the database. There are no recorded tests where the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS takes the lead. The closest contest is single-thread performance, where Intel leads by 10.7%. The widest gaps are in prime number finding (55.8%) and physics (51.9%).

For users prioritizing rendering workloads, the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 31390 versus 25165 gives Intel a 19.8% edge. For users prioritizing compression or encryption, Intel leads by 24.3% and 14.5% respectively. For floating-point math, Intel leads by 39.7%.

The AMD part does show strengths relative to its own peer group. Its average score of 41963 places it within 0.1% of the Intel Core i7-14700T and 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400. Its percentile rank of 88 means it outperforms the majority of CPUs in the database, even though it trails the Intel Core 7 253PQE.

The Intel part, by contrast, sits within 1.1% of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX, a workstation-class processor. This indicates that the Intel Core 7 253PQE performs in a higher performance stratum altogether.

For power-constrained environments, the AMD part's 45 TDP versus Intel's 125 TDP may be a relevant consideration, though the database records no power efficiency benchmarks. The AMD part's mobile market segment and 4 nm process node suggest it targets a different physical form factor than the Intel part's desktop segment and 10 nm node.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE wins all multi-core tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 31390 versus the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS's 25165, a 19.8% advantage. The PassMark multithread test shows Intel at 41656 versus 30378, a 27.1% gap.

Q: How do the two compare in single-core performance?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE leads in single-core as well. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 4431 versus 3552, a 19.8% difference. The PassMark single-thread test shows Intel at 4389 versus 3920, a 10.7% gap.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE has 10 cores and 20 threads. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What are the cache configurations?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. The Intel Core 7 253PQE has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB shared L3.

Q: What memory types do each support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core 7 253PQE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both have dual-channel memory buses and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth.

Q: What integrated graphics do they use?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS uses the Radeon 780M. The Intel Core 7 253PQE uses the UHD Graphics 770. The database records no comparative graphics benchmarks between the two.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS belongs to the 8000 series and uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. It uses AMD Socket FP7 and targets the mobile market segment. Its base clock is 4.00 GHz with a boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

The Intel Core 7 253PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is built on a 10 nm process at Intel. It uses Intel Socket 1700 and targets the desktop market segment. Its base clock is 3.50 GHz with a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. The database records no transistor count or die size for the Intel part.

Core counts differ significantly. The AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel part has 10 cores and 20 threads. The Intel part also has larger caches at every level: 80 KB L1 per core versus 64 KB, 2 MB L2 per core versus 1 MB, and 33 MB shared L3 versus 16 MB.

PCIe support differs by generation. The AMD part uses Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes. The Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Both support ECC memory. The AMD part supports DDR5 memory only, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

The AMD part's base clock of 4.00 GHz is higher than Intel's 3.50 GHz, but the Intel part's boost clock of 5.70 GHz exceeds AMD's 5.20 GHz. The TDP figures differ substantially: 45 watts for AMD versus 125 watts for Intel. Both processors have locked multipliers.

The AMD part's release date is recorded as 2024-04-15, while the Intel part's release date is 2026-03-08. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $409, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. Both are listed as active in production. The AMD part's part numbers are 100-000001314 (FP7r2) and 100-000001386 (FP7), while the Intel part's part number is SA4QA.