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

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits this comparison into two distinct profiles. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS wins 15 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 7 253PTE takes only 2. That lopsided count, however, hides a meaningful division of labor.

The AMD part dominates every Cinebench workload. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it scores 25,165 versus Intel's 21,276, a lead of 18.3%. The single-core gap is nearly identical: 3,552 against 3,003, again 18.3%. These are consistent margins across all three Cinebench versions (R15, R20, R23), suggesting the AMD architecture simply executes rendering tasks more efficiently per clock.

The PassMark suite tells a more nuanced story. AMD wins heavily in data compression (368,884 vs 275,828, up 33.7%), data encryption (21,820 vs 15,500, up 40.8%), extended instructions (27,714 vs 17,099, up 62.1%), and random string sorting (44,668 vs 28,227, up 58.2%). These are workloads that reward large caches, high memory bandwidth, or efficient SIMD execution. The Ryzen also leads in multithread score (30,378 vs 25,031, up 21.4%) and physics (1,430 vs 1,318, up 8.5%).

Intel's two wins are in pure arithmetic throughput. The Core 7 253PTE posts 67,209 in floating-point math versus AMD's 63,490, a 5.5% advantage. In integer math, Intel stretches further ahead: 119,552 versus 103,390, a 13.5% margin. These are raw compute loops that scale with core count and clock speed, and the Intel part has 10 cores and 20 threads against AMD's 8 cores and 16 threads.

For single-threaded PassMark performance, AMD still edges ahead: 3,920 versus 3,794, a modest 3.3% win. The overall average benchmark score reflects the same hierarchy: AMD sits at 41,963 with an 88th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while Intel lands at 34,962 in the 84th percentile.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design points. AMD uses Zen 4 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, fabricated with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. Intel's Bartlett Lake design uses a 10 nm Intel process. The node difference explains much of the efficiency and clock behavior.

Core configurations diverge sharply. AMD fields 8 cores and 16 threads with a 4.00 GHz base clock and 5.20 GHz boost. Intel counters with 10 cores and 20 threads, but a much lower 1.80 GHz base clock and a 5.40 GHz boost ceiling. Both parts carry a 45 W TDP, yet Intel's higher boost clock likely comes with a steeper power curve given the older process node.

Cache layouts also differ. AMD allocates 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel uses 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and a much larger 33 MB shared L3. That extra L3 likely helps Intel in the integer and floating-point math tests, where larger working sets can stay on-chip.

Memory support splits as well. AMD supports DDR5 only, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both run dual-channel with identical peak bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. PCIe generations differ: AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The newer PCIe standard gives Intel more headroom for high-throughput peripherals, though the lane count is lower.

Integrated graphics are another differentiator. AMD pairs the CPU with Radeon 780M, a substantial GPU for a processor. Intel includes UHD Graphics 730, which is a more basic offering. For systems relying on the iGPU, the AMD part is clearly the stronger option, though the benchmark data does not include graphics tests.

Socket and platform roles differ too. AMD uses Socket FP7 and is categorized as a mobile processor, released in April 2024. Intel uses Socket 1700 and is listed as a desktop processor, with a release date in March 2026. Despite the mobile designation, the AMD part's 45 W TDP makes it suitable for compact desktop systems as well.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear split based on workload type. For rendering, content creation, compression, encryption, and general multithreaded productivity, the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is the stronger choice. Its Cinebench leads are consistent at roughly 18% across every version, and its PassMark multithread advantage of 21.4% confirms the trend. The 33.7% lead in data compression and 40.8% lead in encryption make it particularly well suited for archival, database, and security workloads.

The Intel Core 7 253PTE claims a narrower but real niche in raw arithmetic. Its 13.5% integer math lead and 5.5% floating-point math lead indicate that compute-heavy scientific or financial simulations may favor the Intel part. The larger 33 MB L3 cache and 10-core configuration likely contribute to these wins, allowing more parallel execution of independent math operations.

For single-threaded responsiveness, AMD holds a 3.3% edge in PassMark single-thread and an 18.3% edge in Cinebench R23 single-core. The Zen 4 architecture's higher instructions-per-clock is evident in these results, even against Intel's higher 5.40 GHz boost clock.

The overall average benchmark scores place AMD 20.0% ahead (41,963 vs 34,962), and the percentile rankings (88th vs 84th) reinforce that margin. The nearest rivals for each part confirm their tiers: AMD sits within 0.8% of the Intel Core i7-14700T and Intel Core 7 251TE, while Intel's Core 7 253PTE matches closely with the Intel Core i7-13800H and Intel Core i9-12900HX.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS wins 15 of 17 recorded tests. The Intel Core 7 253PTE wins 2.

Q: What is the largest single benchmark margin between the two?

A: AMD leads by 62.1% in PassMark extended instructions (27,714 vs 17,099). Intel's largest win is 13.5% in PassMark integer math (119,552 vs 103,390).

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: Intel has 10 cores and 20 threads. AMD has 8 cores and 16 threads. Intel's base clock is 1.80 GHz, while AMD's is 4.00 GHz. Intel boosts to 5.40 GHz, slightly above AMD's 5.20 GHz.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: Intel has 33 MB of shared L3. AMD has 16 MB of shared L3. Intel also has larger per-core L1 (80 KB vs 64 KB) and L2 (2 MB vs 1 MB) allocations.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS and Intel Core 7 253PTE support ECC memory. Both use dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, though AMD supports DDR5 only while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What is Intel's launch MSRP?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE has a launch MSRP of $384. The AMD part has no listed launch MSRP in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite provides the cleanest comparison. In Cinebench R23 multicore, AMD scores 25,165 against Intel's 21,276, an 18.3% advantage. The single-core result follows the same pattern: 3,552 versus 3,003, also 18.3%. Cinebench R20 mirrors these numbers precisely, with AMD at 10,569 multicore and 1,491 single-core versus Intel's 8,935 and 1,261. Cinebench R15 shows 2,536 and 357 for AMD, 2,144 and 302 for Intel, with deltas of 18.3% and 18.2% respectively. These are not marginal wins; they represent a full generation of architectural efficiency.

PassMark multithread confirms the rendering trend. AMD scores 30,378, Intel scores 25,031, a 21.4% gap. The physics test shows a smaller 8.5% lead for AMD (1,430 vs 1,318). Single-thread PassMark is closer: 3,920 versus 3,794, only 3.3% apart. This suggests that while AMD wins most single-threaded tests, the margin narrows when the workload does not stress the memory subsystem or SIMD units.

The specialized PassMark tests show where AMD's architecture excels. Data compression: 368,884 vs 275,828, up 33.7%. Data encryption: 21,820 vs 15,500, up 40.8%. Extended instructions: 27,714 vs 17,099, up 62.1%. Random string sorting: 44,668 vs 28,227, up 58.2%. Prime number finding is the closest AMD win at 11% (91 vs 82). These workloads benefit from AMD's higher clocks and efficient branch handling.

Intel's two wins are worth examining closely. Floating-point math: Intel scores 67,209, AMD scores 63,490, a 5.5% edge. Integer math: Intel scores 119,552, AMD scores 103,390, a 13.5% edge. These are the only tests where Intel's additional cores and larger cache translate into a measurable advantage. The 20-thread configuration appears to scale well in pure arithmetic loops that do not require frequent memory access or complex control flow.

The overall average benchmark score places AMD at 41,963, which is 20.0% higher than Intel's 34,962. AMD's nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-14700T, scores 41,914, a delta of just 0.1%. Intel's nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13800H, scores 34,988, a delta of 0.1%. Both processors sit at the top of their respective performance tiers, but AMD's tier is meaningfully higher in the database's aggregate metrics.