AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE vs Intel Core 7 253PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 7 253PE is the only processor in this comparison with recorded benchmark data. The database contains no benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE, meaning the head-to-head comparison is one-sided. The Intel part's average benchmark score of 40,557 places it at the 87th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the AMD part sits at the 50th percentile without any recorded average score.

Looking at the Intel Core 7 253PE's Cinebench results, the multicore workloads show substantial throughput. In Cinebench R15 multicore, it scores 2,507 points. The R20 multicore test yields 10,449 points, and the R23 multicore run produces 24,880 points. These figures demonstrate strong scaling across rendering workloads, which aligns with the processor's 10 cores and 20 threads.

Single-core performance on the Intel part is equally notable. Cinebench R15 single-core scores 354 points, R20 single-core reaches 1,475 points, and R23 single-core hits 3,512 points. The boost clock of 5.50 GHz contributes to these results, as single-threaded workloads benefit directly from higher frequency limits.

PassMark results for the Intel Core 7 253PE cover a wide range of specialized tests. The multithread test scores 29,271 points, while single-thread performance registers 3,955 points. Integer math workloads produce 114,158 points, and floating-point math reaches 80,870 points. Data compression scores 339,133 points, and data encryption achieves 18,385 points. Extended instruction testing yields 21,806 points, prime number searching scores 138 points, physics simulation reaches 1,845 points, and random string sorting completes at 32,777 points.

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core 7 253PE provide context for these numbers. The Intel Core 5 223PE averages 40,585 points, which is 0.1% lower than the Core 7 253PE. The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H averages 40,518 points, 0.1% higher. The Intel Xeon 6357P averages 40,630 points, 0.2% lower. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940H averages 40,431 points, 0.3% higher. These deltas are remarkably tight, indicating the Core 7 253PE sits in a dense performance cluster where the top rival is only 0.3% ahead and the bottom rival is only 0.2% behind.

Because the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE has no recorded benchmarks, the database cannot confirm any performance advantage for that processor. The wins counter shows zero for both parts, reflecting the absence of direct comparison data rather than a tie.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports the Intel Core 7 253PE as the measured performer in this pairing. It has a full suite of benchmark scores across Cinebench and PassMark tests, an average benchmark score of 40,557 points, and an 87th percentile ranking among all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE has no benchmark scores in the database, so its performance cannot be quantified or compared.

For workloads that benefit from high thread counts, the Intel part's 10 cores and 20 threads provide a structural advantage over the AMD part's 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel processor also carries a 5.50 GHz boost clock versus 4.80 GHz on the AMD side, which supports the single-thread results recorded in Cinebench R23 at 3,512 points.

The Intel Core 7 253PE also aligns with a higher market position based on the database's percentile ranking. At the 87th percentile, it sits well above the AMD part's 50th percentile. Users seeking a processor with verified performance data and a demonstrated position among top-tier desktop CPUs would select the Intel part based on this evidence.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE should be considered only when its specific feature set matters more than measured performance. It offers a smaller process node, an unlocked multiplier, and newer socket compatibility, but none of those characteristics translate into recorded benchmark advantages. The data does not support a performance claim for the AMD processor, so any selection should weigh unquantified attributes against the Intel part's substantial benchmark presence.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE has an average benchmark score of 40,557 points. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE has no recorded average benchmark score in the database.

Q: How does the Intel Core 7 253PE compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7940H averages 40,431 points, which is 0.3% higher than the Intel Core 7 253PE's 40,557 points. The Intel part trails that rival by a narrow margin.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 7 253PE has 10 cores and 20 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE boosts to 5.50 GHz. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE boosts to 4.80 GHz.

Q: What is the Intel Core 7 253PE's best Cinebench R23 result?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE scores 24,880 points in Cinebench R23 multicore and 3,512 points in Cinebench R23 single-core.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE ranks at the 87th percentile. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE ranks at the 50th percentile.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 7 253PE uses 10 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks differ: the AMD part runs at 2.00 GHz, and the Intel part runs at 2.50 GHz. Boost clocks also differ: 4.80 GHz for AMD versus 5.50 GHz for Intel.

Thermal design power separates the two clearly. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE has a 35 W TDP, while the Intel Core 7 253PE has a 65 W TDP.

Sockets are incompatible between the two. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM5, and the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700.

Cache organization differs substantially. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 cache per core and 8 MB of total L3 cache. The Intel part has 2 MB of L2 cache per core and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core.

Memory support varies. The AMD processor supports DDR5 only, while the Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses with identical 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe capabilities diverge. The AMD processor offers Gen 4 with 12 lanes (CPU only). The Intel processor offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ: the AMD part includes Radeon 840M, and the Intel part includes UHD Graphics 730.

The multiplier is unlocked on the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE but locked on the Intel Core 7 253PE.

The Intel Core 7 253PE has a launch MSRP of $384. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE has no recorded launch MSRP.

Process nodes differ: the AMD part uses 4 nm technology from TSMC, while the Intel part uses 10 nm technology from Intel's own foundry.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation built on the Zen 5 / Zen 5c architecture, with the codename Gorgon Point. The Intel Core 7 253PE belongs to the Core 7 generation built on the Bartlett Lake architecture, with the codename Bartlett Lake.

Die size information appears only for the AMD processor at 195 mm². The Intel processor has no recorded die size.

The AMD processor uses a 4 nm process node fabricated by TSMC. The Intel processor uses a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel. This node difference means the AMD part packs its 6 cores into a smaller transistor geometry, which helps explain its lower 35 W TDP despite the same memory bandwidth.

The Intel core 7 253PE uses a larger core count with 10 cores versus 6 on the AMD side. The thread count follows proportionally: 20 threads versus 12. The Intel architecture allocates 2 MB of L2 cache per core, doubling the AMD part's 1 MB per core allocation. The L3 cache difference is more dramatic: 33 MB shared on Intel versus 8 MB total on AMD.

The AMD processor integrates Radeon 840M graphics, while the Intel processor integrates UHD Graphics 730. Both provide display output, but the architecture behind each is entirely different, with AMD using its RDNA-based integrated solution and Intel using its Xe-based UHD lineup.

The AMD part carries an unlocked multiplier, enabling overclocking adjustments. The Intel part has a locked multiplier, restricting frequency tuning. This architectural choice affects how each processor can be configured in a system.

Production status for both processors is listed as Active. The AMD part released on 2026-02-28, and the Intel part released on 2026-03-08. Both target the desktop market segment.

The AMD processor uses part number 100-000001925, and the Intel processor uses part number SA4QE.