AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 vs Intel Core 7 253PE Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE records an average benchmark score of 40557, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 records 28128. The Intel part also sits in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the AMD part’s 80th percentile.

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

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE scores 24880 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 scores 11333. That is a 54.4% deficit for the AMD processor, the largest delta recorded in the head-to-head comparison.

Q: Is the AMD processor competitive in any single benchmark?

A: The closest result is in PassMark single-thread, where the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 scores 3734 versus the Intel Core 7 253PE’s 3955, a 5.6% gap. In every other recorded benchmark, the Intel chip wins by a wider margin.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 7 253PE has 10 cores and 20 threads.

Q: How do the two processors differ in memory support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, while the Intel Core 7 253PE supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus and have the same memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE boosts to 5.50 GHz, compared to the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435’s 4.50 GHz. The Intel chip also has a higher base clock at 2.50 GHz versus 2.00 GHz.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a decisive overall win for the Intel Core 7 253PE. It wins all 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, with margins ranging from a modest 5.6% in single-thread work to a dominant 54.4% in multi-core rendering. Its 10 cores, 20 threads, and higher clock speeds give it a structural advantage that shows up across every workload category in the database.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 is the more power-efficient part on paper, with a 28 W TDP versus the Intel chip’s 65 W, and it runs on a 4 nm process node versus Intel’s 10 nm node. It is also the only one of the two designed for mobile use, with an AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part targets desktop with Socket 1700. For users prioritizing low power draw and a compact mobile platform, the AMD chip is the logical choice. For users who need maximum throughput in multi-threaded tasks, encryption, compression, or math-heavy workloads, the Intel Core 7 253PE is the stronger pick based on the benchmark results.

The Intel part’s launch MSRP is $384. The AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 7 253PE dominates the Cinebench suite. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 24880 versus the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435’s 11333, a 54.4% advantage. The single-core R23 result shows a similar trend: Intel scores 3512, AMD scores 1816, a 48.3% gap. In the older Cinebench R15 tests, Intel leads by 32.7% in multi-core (2507 vs. 1686) and by 26.6% in single-core (354 vs. 260).

The PassMark integer math test shows a 46.5% lead for Intel, with scores of 114158 versus 61026. Floating point math follows closely: Intel scores 80870, AMD scores 40627, a 49.8% margin. In the find prime numbers test, Intel scores 138 versus AMD’s 58, a 58% gap, the largest single deficit in the entire comparison.

Data compression and encryption also favor Intel heavily. Intel scores 339133 in data compression versus AMD’s 225374, a 33.5% lead, and 18385 in data encryption versus AMD’s 11110, a 39.6% lead. Extended instructions show a 25.7% Intel advantage (21806 vs. 16197), and random string sorting shows a 24.1% lead (32777 vs. 24891).

The multithread PassMark test gives Intel a 35.1% edge (29271 vs. 19000), and the physics test shows a 41.7% lead (1845 vs. 1075). The single-thread PassMark result is the closest race: Intel scores 3955, AMD scores 3734, a 5.6% difference. Even the closest result still goes to Intel, confirming that the AMD chip does not take a single recorded benchmark.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 7 253PE has 10 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 2.50 GHz for Intel; boost clocks are 4.50 GHz for AMD and 5.50 GHz for Intel. TDP also differs, with AMD rated at 28 W and Intel at 65 W.

Cache layouts are distinct. Both list 80 KB of L1 per core, but the AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core and 4 MB of L3, while the Intel part has 2 MB of L2 per core and 33 MB of shared L3.

Memory support diverges: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both are dual-channel and both have a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe capabilities differ. The AMD chip uses PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ as well: AMD includes a Radeon 840M, while Intel includes UHD Graphics 730.

The sockets are incompatible. AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part is a mobile segment product, while the Intel part is a desktop segment product. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 is built on Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 400 generation (Zen 5 / Zen 5c). It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 7 253PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, part of the Core 7 (Bartlett Lake) generation, and is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel. The database does not list an architecture name for the Intel part.

The core-count disparity reflects these architectural differences. The AMD chip uses 6 cores with simultaneous multithreading for 12 threads. The Intel chip uses 10 cores with simultaneous multithreading for 20 threads, giving it a 66.7% core advantage and a 66.7% thread advantage. That structural difference, combined with the Intel part’s higher clock speeds, explains the consistent benchmark margins.

Cache architecture also differs at the L2 and L3 levels. AMD allocates 1 MB of L2 per core and 4 MB of L3 total. Intel allocates 2 MB of L2 per core and 33 MB of shared L3, a much larger pool that benefits workloads with large working sets.

The process node difference is notable: AMD’s 4 nm TSMC process is denser than Intel’s 10 nm process, which helps explain the AMD chip’s lower 28 W TDP. The Intel part draws 65 W, more than double the AMD part’s power envelope, but delivers correspondingly higher performance in every recorded benchmark.

The AMD part is designed for the mobile market with an FP8 socket, while the Intel part is a desktop processor on Socket 1700. The integrated graphics also reflect their positions: AMD uses its Radeon 840M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. Both platforms support ECC memory, and both offer dual-channel memory controllers with identical 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, despite the different memory type support (DDR5/LPDDR5X for AMD, DDR4/DDR5 for Intel).