AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G vs Intel Core 7 253PTE Comparison

AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G and Intel Core 7 253PTE occupy different positions in the desktop processor landscape, as reflected in their benchmark profiles. The AMD part, built on a 4 nm process with 6 cores and 12 threads, achieves a higher overall percentile ranking of 89 compared to Intel's 84, yet the Intel chip counters with a higher average benchmark score in several demanding workloads. The recorded data shows a clear split: AMD leads in 7 of the 11 head-to-head tests, while Intel wins 4, with each processor dominating distinct types of tasks.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G establishes its strongest position in single-threaded and latency-sensitive workloads. Its PassMark single-thread score of 4060 surpasses the Intel Core 7 253PTE's 3794, a 7% advantage that carries into extended instruction handling, where AMD leads by 20.8% (20648 vs 17099). The AMD processor also wins in data compression (292735 vs 275828, a 6.1% margin), random string sorting (31106 vs 28227, a 10.2% margin), and prime number finding (90 vs 82, a 9.8% margin). These results indicate that for workloads involving branching, compression algorithms, and rapid single-core response, the AMD design holds a measurable edge.

The Intel Core 7 253PTE, by contrast, dominates in raw computational throughput. Its floating-point math score of 67209 is 32% higher than AMD's 45711, and its integer math score of 119552 is 40.4% higher than AMD's 71251. The Intel chip also wins the multithread test with 25031 versus AMD's 23487, a 6.2% margin, and data encryption with 15500 versus 13585, a 12.4% advantage. These are the heaviest number-crunching tasks, where the Intel part's 10 cores and 20 threads provide a structural advantage over AMD's 6 cores and 12 threads.

Architecture Differences

The two processors derive from fundamentally different design strategies. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 195 mm². The Intel Core 7 253PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 7 generation, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry; no die size is recorded for this part.

Core counts differ significantly: AMD provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while Intel provides 10 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 1.80 GHz for Intel, but the boost clocks reverse the order: AMD reaches 4.80 GHz while Intel extends to 5.40 GHz. Cache hierarchies also diverge. Both use 80 KB L1 per core, but AMD allocates 1 MB L2 per core versus Intel's 2 MB per core, and AMD's L3 is 8 MB total while Intel offers 33 MB shared L3. This larger shared cache likely contributes to Intel's strong performance in repeated integer and floating-point operations.

Memory support differs as well. AMD supports DDR5 only, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both run dual-channel memory with identical 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, and both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity shows a generation gap: AMD provides Gen 4 with 12 CPU lanes, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics also differ: AMD uses the Radeon 840M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. Socket compatibility is entirely separate, with AMD on Socket AM5 and Intel on Socket 1700. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel part does not.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G scores 4060 in PassMark single-thread, which is 7% higher than the Intel Core 7 253PTE's 3794.

Q: How large is the gap in multithreaded performance?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE leads in PassMark multithread with 25031 versus AMD's 23487, a 6.2% difference in Intel's favor.

Q: Which processor supports PCIe Gen 5?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G provides Gen 4 with 12 CPU lanes.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G and the Intel Core 7 253PTE support ECC memory.

Q: What is the cache configuration difference?

A: AMD provides 1 MB L2 per core and 8 MB L3, while Intel provides 2 MB L2 per core and 33 MB shared L3. Both have 80 KB L1 per core.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE boosts to 5.40 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G boosts to 4.80 GHz.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G | 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 | 65 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Bartlett Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core 7 (Bartlett Lake) |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 195 mm² | Not recorded |

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

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

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 12 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

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

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Part Number | 100-000001918 | SA4QK |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest victory for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G appears in extended instructions, where it scores 20648 against Intel's 17099, a 20.8% margin. This test typically stresses SIMD and specialized instruction paths, and the AMD part's result is decisive. The AMD chip also wins random string sorting by 10.2% (31106 vs 28227), prime number finding by 9.8% (90 vs 82), and data compression by 6.1% (292735 vs 275828). Its single-thread lead of 7% (4060 vs 3794) reinforces its strength in lightly threaded workloads, and it narrowly wins the physics test with 1329 versus 1318, a 0.8% margin.

The Intel Core 7 253PTE delivers the most lopsided wins in the opposite direction. Its integer math score of 119552 is 40.4% above AMD's 71251, the largest delta in the entire comparison. Floating-point math follows at a 32% advantage (67209 vs 45711). Data encryption shows a 12.4% lead (15500 vs 13585), and the multithread test shows a 6.2% lead (25031 vs 23487). These four wins align with Intel's higher core and thread counts, as well as its larger shared L3 cache, which helps feed the many active threads.

The benchmark set shows a complementary pattern. AMD wins tasks that involve branching logic, string manipulation, compression, and single-core responsiveness. Intel wins tasks that involve sustained arithmetic throughput across many cores, particularly integer and floating-point loops. The multithread result is notable because Intel wins by only 6.2% despite having 67% more cores and 67% more threads, which suggests the AMD cores are individually more efficient per thread. The Intel part's 5.40 GHz boost clock also helps, but the per-core efficiency of the AMD design narrows the gap in heavily threaded work.

The Verdict

The data points to distinct usage profiles for these two processors. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G is better suited for workloads that depend on single-thread performance, quick response times, and efficient instruction handling. Its wins in single-thread, extended instructions, compression, and string sorting indicate strong performance in general desktop responsiveness, scripting, and data processing tasks that do not scale perfectly across many cores. The unlocked multiplier on the AMD part also allows tuning that the Intel part cannot offer.

The Intel Core 7 253PTE is better suited for compute-heavy, multi-threaded workloads. Its large leads in integer math and floating-point math, along with its multithread and encryption victories, make it the choice for rendering, scientific computation, and other throughput-bound tasks. The 45 W TDP versus AMD's 65 W also indicates a more power-efficient base configuration, even though the Intel part delivers higher peak throughput in arithmetic tests.

The overall average benchmark scores reflect this split. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G records an average score of 46187, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 7 253PTE averages 34962, placing it in the 84th percentile. However, the nearest rivals for AMD include the Intel Core i9-13900HX at 46098 (0.2% behind) and the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 at 46062 (0.3% behind), while Intel's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13800H at 34988 (0.1% ahead) and the Intel Core i9-12900HX at 35003 (0.1% ahead). The AMD part sits in a higher performance tier overall, but the Intel part's specific strengths in arithmetic and multithreaded tasks are substantial enough to matter for the right workload. Users who prioritize single-core speed and mixed desktop tasks should favor the AMD chip, while those who need maximum integer and floating-point throughput should consider the Intel chip.