AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 vs Intel Core 7 253PE Comparison

The Verdict

The data separates these two processors cleanly by workload and platform intent. The Intel Core 7 253PE wins 14 of 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, and its average benchmark score of 40557 places it 18.5% above the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 average of 34222. The Intel part also sits at the 87th percentile among all CPUs in the database, while the AMD part sits at the 84th percentile. The verdict for raw multi-threaded throughput, single-thread responsiveness, and math-heavy workloads is straightforward: the Intel Core 7 253PE is the stronger performer.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 takes exactly one benchmark win, but that win is not meaningless. In Passmark random string sorting, the AMD part scores 33266 against 32777 for Intel, a 1.5% margin. That is the only recorded category where the AMD chip leads. For buyers who prioritize that specific operation, the AMD part has a narrow edge. For everything else measured, the Intel Core 7 253PE delivers higher scores, often by wide margins. The Intel chip is a desktop part with a 65 W TDP, while the AMD chip is a mobile part with a 28 W TDP, and the benchmark results reflect that positioning.

The Intel Core 7 253PE is the choice for users who need maximum compute performance in Cinebench, Passmark math tests, encryption, compression, and physics simulations. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 is the choice for users who need a lower-power mobile platform with a competitive single-thread score and a niche sorting workload advantage. The database shows no scenario where the AMD part wins a multi-threaded throughput test.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and target different market segments. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Krackan Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 300 generation that 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 Core 7 253PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename from the Core 7 generation and is built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads; the Intel part has 10 cores and 20 threads. That core and thread advantage is the most obvious structural difference and explains much of the multi-threaded performance gap.

Cache layouts differ as well. Both parts use 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core and 8 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel part has 2 MB of L2 per core and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel L3 pool is more than four times larger. The AMD part uses DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory with a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The AMD part does not support ECC memory; the Intel part does.

Platform connectivity also diverges. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 uses AMD Socket FP8 with PCIe Gen 4 and 16 CPU lanes. The Intel Core 7 253PE uses Intel Socket 1700 with PCIe Gen 5 and 16 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics differ: the AMD part carries the Radeon 860M, while the Intel part carries UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part is a mobile segment processor released on 2025-01-05 with a production status of active. The Intel part is a desktop segment processor released on 2026-03-08, also active. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $384. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single-threaded gap appears in Cinebench R23 single-core, where the Intel Core 7 253PE scores 3512 against 1958 for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350. That is a 44.2% advantage for Intel. The same pattern appears in Cinebench R15 single-core: Intel scores 354, AMD scores 294, a 16.9% gap. Passmark single-thread shows a narrower difference: Intel at 3955, AMD at 3834, a 3.1% gap. The Intel part also has a higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz versus 5.00 GHz for AMD, which aligns with the single-thread results.

Multi-threaded results show an even larger separation. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel part scores 24880 versus 16014.5 for AMD, a 35.6% advantage. Cinebench R15 multi-core is much closer: Intel 2507 versus AMD 2477, only a 1.2% gap. The Intel part also wins Passmark multi-thread with 29271 against 24935, a 14.8% margin. Passmark physics shows Intel at 1845 versus AMD at 1349, a 26.9% gap. Passmark integer math gives Intel 114158 against 85651, a 25% margin. Passmark floating-point math gives Intel 80870 against 53230, a 34.2% gap. Passmark find prime numbers gives Intel 138 against AMD 80, a 42% gap.

Compression and encryption workloads also favor Intel. Passmark data compression: Intel 339133, AMD 304089, a 10.3% gap. Passmark data encryption: Intel 18385, AMD 15244, a 17.1% gap. Extended instructions are nearly tied: Intel 21806, AMD 21678, a 0.6% gap. The one AMD win is Passmark random string sorting at 33266 versus 32777, a 1.5% margin. In the database's nearest rival lists, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 sits within 0.4% of the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H and within 0.3% of the Intel Core i5-13450HX. The Intel Core 7 253PE sits within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H and within 0.1% of the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE has 10 cores and 20 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE scores 24880, which is 35.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 score of 16014.5.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 win any benchmark?

A: Yes. The AMD part wins Passmark random string sorting with a score of 33266 versus 32777 for Intel, a 1.5% advantage.

Q: What is the single-thread performance difference?

A: The Intel part leads in all recorded single-thread tests. In Passmark single-thread, Intel scores 3955 versus 3834 for AMD, a 3.1% gap. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the gap is 44.2% in favor of Intel.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 does not.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel Core 7 253PE supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 253PE wins in nearly every measured category. Multi-threaded rendering in Cinebench R23 shows its largest advantage at 35.6% over the AMD part. Floating-point math follows closely with a 34.2% margin, and prime number finding shows a 42% gap. Integer math gives Intel a 25% lead, and physics simulation gives a 26.9% lead. Data encryption favors Intel by 17.1%, data compression by 10.3%, and multi-thread throughput by 14.8%. Single-thread workloads also favor Intel, with the largest gap in Cinebench R23 single-core at 44.2% and a smaller but consistent 3.1% edge in Passmark single-thread. Extended instructions are effectively a tie, with Intel ahead by only 0.6%. The Intel part's larger L3 cache, higher core count, and higher boost clock align with these wins.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 wins exactly one recorded benchmark: Passmark random string sorting, with a 1.5% edge. That is a narrow victory in a single narrow workload. The AMD part also carries the Radeon 860M integrated graphics, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730, which may matter for systems without a discrete GPU. The AMD part has a 28 W TDP versus 65 W for Intel, which positions it for lower-power mobile systems. The AMD part is also built on a 4 nm process at TSMC versus 10 nm at Intel, and it fits the AMD Socket FP8 mobile platform. For workloads that fit within its power envelope, the AMD part offers a competitive Passmark single-thread score of 3834, within 3.1% of the Intel part.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several recorded specification fields. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 has 8 cores and 16 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 5.00 GHz for AMD and 5.50 GHz for Intel. TDP is 28 W for AMD and 65 W for Intel. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8; the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD architecture is Zen 5 under the Krackan Point codename; the Intel part uses the Bartlett Lake codename with no architecture field recorded. Process nodes are 4 nm at TSMC for AMD and 10 nm at Intel for the Intel part. The AMD die size is 195 mm²; no die size is recorded for Intel.

Cache configurations differ in L2 and L3. Both parts use 80 KB of L1 per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part has 2 MB of L2 per core and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory is not supported on the AMD part but is supported on the Intel part. PCIe generations differ: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics are Radeon 860M for AMD and UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. Market segments differ: AMD is mobile, Intel is desktop. Release dates are 2025-01-05 for AMD and 2026-03-08 for Intel. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $384; no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part.