AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 vs Intel Core 7 253PQE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a decisive picture: the Intel Core 7 253PQE wins every single head-to-head comparison recorded in the database. Across 15 individual tests, the Intel part takes all 15, with the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 trailing by margins that range from 16.1% to 65%. There is no category in the measured results where the AMD chip manages to close the gap, let alone overtake its rival.

The largest single-core advantage for Intel appears in Cinebench R15 single-core, where the Core 7 253PQE scores 446 against the Ryzen AI 5 340's 242.6, a delta of 45.6%. The Cinebench R23 single-core result tells a similar story: Intel posts 4431 versus AMD's 1915.5, a 56.8% lead. These are substantial margins for single-threaded workloads, indicating that the Intel architecture holds a commanding position in lightly threaded tasks such as everyday application responsiveness and older software that relies on one or two cores.

Multi-core performance amplifies the Intel advantage even further. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core 7 253PQE delivers 31390, while the Ryzen AI 5 340 manages 12532, a difference of 60.1%. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows Intel at 3163 against AMD's 1915, a 39.5% gap. The PassMark multi-thread test confirms the trend: Intel scores 41656, AMD scores 19506, a 53.2% deficit for the AMD part. The pattern is consistent across every rendering and compute workload in the database.

Specialized workloads reinforce the Intel dominance. In PassMark physics, Intel scores 2970 versus AMD's 1095, a 63.1% advantage. Floating point math shows Intel at 105279 against 39967, a 62% lead. Integer math follows with Intel at 137795 and AMD at 63078, a 54.2% margin. Data compression favors Intel at 487335 versus 229796, a 52.8% difference. Even the closest result, PassMark single-thread, still shows Intel ahead at 4389 versus 3683, a 16.1% gap. The smallest margin in the entire dataset remains a clear Intel victory.

The average benchmark score places the two processors far apart. The Intel Core 7 253PQE averages 55919, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 averages 25981. That is more than double the AMD score, and it places Intel in the 91st percentile of all CPUs in the database. The AMD part sits in the 78th percentile. The Intel chip's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-14900HX at 56004 (0.2% lower), the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 at 56273 (0.6% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 9 HX PRO 470 at 56306 (0.7% lower). The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340, by contrast, trades blows with the Intel Core i7-14701TE at 26013 (0.1% higher), the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS at 26106 (0.5% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE at 25880 (0.4% lower). Neither processor's nearest rivals change the overall picture: the Intel part competes in a far higher performance tier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher single-core score in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE scores 4431, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 scores 1915.5. The Intel part leads by 56.8%.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE scores 31390, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 scores 12532. The Intel part leads by 60.1%.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 win any benchmark in the head-to-head data?

A: No. The Intel Core 7 253PQE wins all 15 recorded head-to-head tests, with the AMD part trailing by margins between 16.1% and 65%.

Q: What is the PassMark multi-thread score difference?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE scores 41656, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 scores 19506. Intel leads by 53.2%.

Q: How do the two processors compare in PassMark single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE scores 4389, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 scores 3683. Intel leads by 16.1%, the smallest margin in the head-to-head data.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE averages 55919, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 averages 25981. The Intel part's average score is more than double the AMD part's.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Krackan Point codename, belonging to the Ryzen AI 300 generation that combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC and has a die size of 195 mm². The Intel Core 7 253PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The AMD part is a 6-core, 12-thread design, while the Intel part doubles the thread count with 10 cores and 20 threads.

Cache configurations differ sharply. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3. The Intel Core 7 253PQE also uses 80 KB of L1 per core, but doubles the L2 to 2 MB per core and offers 33 MB of shared L3. The larger L3 pool on the Intel part gives it a substantial advantage in workloads that benefit from frequently accessed data remaining on-die.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both run dual-channel memory with a peak bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part includes ECC memory support, while the AMD part does not. PCIe connectivity favors Intel: the Core 7 253PQE provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Ryzen AI 5 340 provides Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 uses a Radeon 840M, while the Intel Core 7 253PQE uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part targets the mobile segment with a 28 W TDP, while the Intel part is a desktop chip with a 125 W TDP. The Intel part's higher power envelope aligns with its higher core count, higher clock speeds, and larger cache. The AMD part's base clock is 2.00 GHz with a boost of 4.80 GHz; the Intel part's base clock is 3.50 GHz with a boost of 5.70 GHz. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The sockets are not interchangeable. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel Core 7 253PQE uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part's release date is recorded as January 2025, while the Intel part's release date is recorded as March 2026. Both processors are listed as Active in production status, and both are locked.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a clear choice for users who prioritize raw performance. The Intel Core 7 253PQE dominates every benchmark in the head-to-head comparison, with margins that exceed 50% in most multi-threaded workloads and 16% even in the closest single-thread test. Its average benchmark score of 55919 places it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals are high-end parts like the Intel Core i9-14900HX and AMD Ryzen AI Max 390. For rendering, physics simulation, data compression, and encryption tasks, the Intel part is the stronger option by a wide margin.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 occupies a different position. Its average benchmark score of 25981 puts it in the 78th percentile, and its nearest rivals are mid-range parts like the Intel Core i7-14701TE and AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS. It trails the Intel Core 7 253PQE by 60.1% in Cinebench R23 multi-core and by 56.8% in Cinebench R23 single-core. The AMD part does offer advantages in platform characteristics: a 4 nm process node, a 28 W TDP, LPDDR5X memory support, and a mobile form factor. These traits suit thin-and-light systems where power efficiency and compact design matter more than peak throughput.

The data does not show a scenario where the AMD part outperforms the Intel part. The Intel Core 7 253PQE wins all 15 head-to-head tests, and its nearest rivals are all faster than the AMD part's nearest rivals. Users who need maximum compute performance should select the Intel Core 7 253PQE. Users who require a mobile processor with lower power consumption should consider the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340, but they should expect a significant performance trade-off based on the recorded benchmark results.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification field. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 7 253PQE has 10 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 3.50 GHz for Intel; boost clocks are 4.80 GHz and 5.70 GHz, respectively. TDP ratings are 28 W for AMD and 125 W for Intel.

Cache sizes diverge in L2 and L3. Both parts list 80 KB of L1 per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core and 8 MB of L3. The Intel part has 2 MB of L2 per core and 33 MB of shared L3.

Memory support differs: the AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory is supported on the Intel part but not on the AMD part. PCIe generation differs: the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics are Radeon 840M on the AMD part and UHD Graphics 770 on the Intel part. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, and the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The process node is 4 nm at TSMC for AMD and 10 nm at Intel for the Intel part. The AMD die size is 195 mm²; no die size is recorded for the Intel part. The AMD release date is January 2025, and the Intel release date is March 2026. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $409; no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part. The Intel part also lists ECC memory support as true, while the AMD part lists it as false.