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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data shows a decisive overall result: the Intel Core 7 253PTE wins all 15 head-to-head comparisons against the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340. There are no benchmark categories where the AMD part takes the lead, so the analysis focuses on the magnitude of the Intel advantage across different workload types.

The largest gap appears in multi-core integer performance. In PassMark integer math, the Intel part scores 119,552 versus 63,078 for the AMD, a delta of 47.2% in favor of Intel. Floating point math shows a similar scale of difference: Intel scores 67,209 versus 39,967, a 40.5% lead. These two results indicate that heavily parallel computation tasks, such as video encoding or scientific simulations, will see substantial throughput gains on the Intel processor.

Cinebench results reinforce this pattern. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel Core 7 253PTE scores 21,276, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 scores 12,532, a 41.1% difference. The Cinebench R15 multi-core test shows a smaller but still significant gap, with Intel at 2,144 versus AMD at 1,915, a 10.7% lead. The difference between the two Cinebench versions likely reflects how each test scales with thread count and memory bandwidth.

Single-threaded performance is closer but still favors Intel. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel scores 3,003 versus 1,915.5 for AMD, a 36.2% lead. The Cinebench R15 single-core test shows Intel at 302 versus 242.6, a 19.7% advantage. PassMark single-thread results narrow the gap considerably: Intel scores 3,794 versus 3,683, only a 2.9% difference. This suggests the Intel part has a stronger peak clock advantage in burst workloads, while the AMD part is relatively competitive in sustained single-thread throughput.

Memory and data handling workloads also favor Intel. PassMark data compression shows Intel at 275,828 versus 229,796, a 16.7% lead. Data encryption shows Intel at 15,500 versus 11,470, a 26% gap. Random string sorting shows Intel at 28,227 versus 24,970, an 11.5% difference. These results indicate the Intel part has an edge in memory-intensive operations, likely due to its larger L3 cache.

The smallest delta in the entire dataset is in PassMark extended instructions, where Intel scores 17,099 versus 16,440, a 3.9% lead. This suggests that SIMD and specialized instruction workloads are nearly on par between the two parts. PassMark find prime numbers shows Intel at 82 versus 72, a 12.2% lead, and PassMark physics has Intel at 1,318 versus 1,095, a 16.9% advantage. The overall PassMark multithread score is 25,031 for Intel versus 19,506 for AMD, a 22.1% difference.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies and target different market segments. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 is a mobile processor, built for the AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel Core 7 253PTE is a desktop part, using Intel Socket 1700.

The AMD chip uses the Zen 5 architecture, with the Krackan Point codename, and belongs to the Ryzen AI 300 generation (which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores). It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 195 mm². The Intel part uses the Bartlett Lake codename, belongs to the Core 7 generation, and is built on a 10 nm process at Intel. No die size is recorded for the Intel chip.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part has 10 cores and 20 threads. This explains much of the multi-core benchmark advantage for Intel. The base clock for AMD is 2.00 GHz with a boost of 4.80 GHz. The Intel base clock is 1.80 GHz with a boost of 5.40 GHz. The higher boost clock on the Intel part contributes to its single-thread wins.

Cache hierarchies are notably different. Both parts have 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. The much larger L3 on the Intel side likely explains its advantage in data compression and encryption benchmarks.

Memory support also differs. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses with identical 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD part does not support ECC memory, while the Intel part does support ECC.

PCIe connectivity is another differentiator. The AMD part uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), doubling the available bandwidth for high-speed peripherals.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD part includes the Radeon 840M, while the Intel part includes the UHD Graphics 730. The TDP rating is 28 watts for the AMD mobile part versus 45 watts for the Intel desktop part. The production status for both is listed as active. The AMD part was released on 2025-01-05, while the Intel part has a release date of 2026-03-08.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

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

A: The largest delta is in PassMark integer math, where the Intel part leads by 47.2%, scoring 119,552 versus 63,078.

Q: Is there any benchmark where the AMD part wins?

A: No. The recorded head-to-head data shows the Intel Core 7 253PTE wins all 15 benchmark comparisons, with zero wins for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340.

Q: How close is single-thread performance?

A: In PassMark single-thread, the Intel part leads by only 2.9% (3,794 versus 3,683). Cinebench single-core tests show larger gaps, with Intel leading by 19.7% in R15 and 36.2% in R23.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core 7 253PTE supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 does not.

Q: What are the socket requirements for each?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 uses AMD Socket FP8, and the Intel Core 7 253PTE uses Intel Socket 1700.

The Verdict

The data clearly separates these two processors by workload class and target platform. The Intel Core 7 253PTE is the stronger part in nearly every measured category, with its most dominant wins in multi-threaded integer and floating-point math, where it leads by roughly 40 to 47 percent. It also holds a significant advantage in Cinebench R23 multi-core, at 41.1 percent. For users running heavily threaded desktop workloads, such as software compilation, video rendering, or large data sets, the Intel part is the clear choice based on the recorded scores.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 is a mobile processor with a 28-watt TDP, compared to the Intel desktop part's 45-watt TDP. Its performance is closer to the Intel part in single-thread PassMark tests, where the gap is only 2.9 percent, and in extended instructions, where the gap is 3.9 percent. The AMD part also uses a more advanced 4 nm process at TSMC, while Intel uses a 10 nm process. However, the benchmark data does not show any workload where the AMD part outperforms the Intel part.

The Intel part also carries a higher percentile ranking among all CPUs, sitting at the 84th percentile versus the AMD part's 78th percentile. The average benchmark score for Intel is 34,962, while for AMD it is 25,981. The nearest rivals for the Intel part include the Intel Core i7-13800H, the Intel Core i9-12900HX, the Intel Xeon 6349P, and the AMD Ryzen 5 150, with average scores ranging from 34,881 to 35,003. The AMD part's nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-14701TE, AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE, AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS, and Intel Core i7-11700K, with average scores between 25,812 and 26,106.

The launch MSRP for the Intel Core 7 253PTE is $384. No launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part. Based on the benchmark data alone, the Intel part is the higher-performing processor in general-purpose desktop workloads, while the AMD part offers a mobile form factor with a lower TDP and competitive single-thread performance in specific tests.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 | Intel Core 7 253PTE |

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

| Cores | 6 | 10 |

| Threads | 12 | 20 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 1.80 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.80 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Not specified |

| Codename | Krackan Point | Bartlett Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen AI 300 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core 7 (Bartlett Lake) |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 195 mm² | Not specified |

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

| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 33 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 840M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2025-01-05 | 2026-03-08 |

| Part Number | 100-000001602 | SA4QK |