AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 vs Intel Core 7 253PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep for the Intel Core 7 253PE across every benchmark in the comparison set. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 does not record a single win in the 15 head-to-head tests. The largest margin appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Intel part scores 24,880 against the AMD chip's 11,534, a delta of -53.6% for the AMD processor. This pattern of substantial multi-core leads is consistent throughout the data.

Cinebench R15 multi-core results show the Intel Core 7 253PE at 2,507 versus 1,743 for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340, a 30.5% gap. Single-core differences are smaller but still favor Intel. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel chip records 3,512 while the AMD processor reaches 1,802, a delta of -48.7%. The R15 single-core test shows 354 for Intel and 276 for AMD, a 22% difference.

PassMark's integer math test delivers one of the wider spreads: Intel at 114,158, AMD at 63,233, a 44.6% deficit for the AMD part. Floating-point math shows Intel at 80,870 against AMD's 39,662, a 51% gap. Data compression results put Intel at 339,133 and AMD at 221,581, a 34.7% difference. Data encryption records Intel at 18,385 and AMD at 11,212, a 39% gap. Extended instructions show Intel at 21,806 versus AMD's 15,721, a 27.9% deficit.

The closest contest in the entire dataset is the PassMark single-thread test, where Intel scores 3,955 and AMD scores 3,758, a delta of just 5%. This indicates that the architectural efficiency of the AMD Zen 5 core narrows the gap considerably when only a single thread is active. By contrast, the multi-threaded PassMark test shows Intel at 29,271 and AMD at 19,215, a 34.4% lead for Intel. The physics test records Intel at 1,845 and AMD at 1,084, a 41.2% margin. Prime number finding shows Intel at 138 versus AMD at 74, a 46.4% gap. Random string sorting places Intel at 32,777 and AMD at 24,334, a 25.8% difference.

The Verdict

The benchmark data presents an unambiguous outcome. The Intel Core 7 253PE outperforms the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 in every measured workload, with multi-core advantages ranging from roughly 26% to over 53%. The smallest margin, 5% in single-threaded PassMark, still favors Intel. The AMD processor's only comparative strength is its relative proximity in single-thread performance, but it does not win that test either.

The Intel Core 7 253PE sits in the 87th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 sits in the 80th percentile. The Intel part's average benchmark score of 40,557 compares to 27,932 for the AMD processor. The nearest rivals for the Intel chip include the Intel Core 5 223PE at 40,585 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H at 40,518 (0.1% lower), the Intel Xeon 6357P at 40,630 (0.2% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H at 40,431 (0.3% lower). The AMD chip's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D at 27,896 (0.1% higher), the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U at 27,887 (0.2% higher), the Intel Core i9-10900K at 27,872 (0.2% higher), and the Intel Core i9-12900H at 28,003 (0.3% lower).

For users seeking maximum compute throughput in multi-threaded tasks, the Intel Core 7 253PE is the clear choice according to the measurements. For scenarios where single-thread performance is the primary concern, the Intel chip still leads, though by a narrower margin. The AMD processor does not present a winning case in any benchmark category recorded here.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 253PE wins in every recorded category. Multi-threaded rendering workloads, represented by Cinebench R23 and R15, show the largest advantages for Intel. The 53.6% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core is the single biggest gap in the dataset. The Intel chip also dominates floating-point math, a category often relevant to scientific and engineering computations, with a 51% advantage. Integer math, compression, encryption, and physics tests all favor Intel by margins between roughly 26% and 46%.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 does not win any measured benchmark, but its closest performance comes in the PassMark single-thread test, trailing by only 5%. This suggests that the Zen 5 architecture provides competitive per-core efficiency. The AMD processor also shows a smaller deficit in random string sorting at 25.8%, which is the second-narrowest margin. These two tests indicate that the AMD chip's per-core performance is its least disadvantageous area.

The data does not support a use case where the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 outperforms the Intel Core 7 253PE. However, the AMD processor's lower TDP of 28 watts against Intel's 65 watts indicates a power efficiency profile that the benchmarks alone do not capture. The AMD part targets the mobile segment with a socket FP8 design, while the Intel part is a desktop processor on Socket 1700.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE scores 24,880, which is 53.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340's 11,534.

Q: How close are the two processors in single-thread performance?

A: The closest result is in PassMark single-thread, where the Intel Core 7 253PE scores 3,955 and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 scores 3,758, a 5% difference. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the gap is larger at 48.7% (3,512 vs 1,802).

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark in the comparison?

A: No. The recorded head-to-head data shows the Intel Core 7 253PE winning all 15 tests, with the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 recording zero wins.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE has an average benchmark score of 40,557, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 has an average benchmark score of 27,932.

Q: How do the two processors compare in data compression and encryption?

A: In data compression, the Intel Core 7 253PE scores 339,133 versus 221,581 for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340, a 34.7% difference. In data encryption, Intel scores 18,385 versus 11,212, a 39% difference.

Q: What percentile ranking does each processor hold in the database?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE ranks in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 ranks in the 80th percentile.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Krackan Point codename, belonging to the Ryzen AI PRO 300 generation. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 195 mm². The processor has 6 cores and 12 threads. Its cache layout includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. Memory support covers DDR5 and LPDDR5X through a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. ECC memory is supported. PCIe connectivity uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The integrated graphics are Radeon 840M. The socket is AMD Socket FP8, and the market segment is mobile.

The Intel Core 7 253PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename under the Core 7 generation. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The processor has 10 cores and 20 threads. Its cache layout includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support covers DDR4 and DDR5 through a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. ECC memory is supported. PCIe connectivity uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730. The socket is Intel Socket 1700, and the market segment is desktop.

The two processors differ in core count, thread count, process node, foundry, L2 cache per core, L3 cache size, PCIe generation, integrated graphics, socket, codename, architecture, and market segment. Both support ECC memory and share the same memory bandwidth figure of 89.6 GB/s and dual-channel memory bus.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 7 253PE has 10 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks differ: the AMD part runs at 2.00 GHz, the Intel part at 2.50 GHz. Boost clocks also differ: the AMD part reaches 4.80 GHz, the Intel part reaches 5.50 GHz. TDP ratings are 28 watts for AMD and 65 watts for Intel.

The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel part uses a 10 nm process at Intel. Die size is 195 mm² for AMD and not recorded for Intel. L2 cache is 1 MB per core for AMD and 2 MB per core for Intel. L3 cache is 8 MB for AMD and 33 MB shared for Intel. PCIe generation is Gen 4 for AMD and Gen 5 for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon 840M for AMD and UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. Memory support is DDR5 and LPDDR5X for AMD, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5.

The release dates differ: the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 was released in January 2025, and the Intel Core 7 253PE is scheduled for March 2026. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $384. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. Both processors have locked multipliers. Part numbers are 100-000001600 for AMD and SA4QE for Intel. The AMD part targets the mobile segment, while the Intel part targets desktop. Both are listed as active in production.