AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 vs Intel Core 7 253PQE Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark database shows a one-sided contest. The Intel Core 7 253PQE wins all 15 recorded head-to-head tests, with the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 trailing by margins ranging from 18.2% to 72.8%. The Intel part sits in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD processor lands in the 79th percentile. The average benchmark score for the Intel chip is 55919, more than double the AMD chip's 26936.

The Intel Core 7 253PQE is the clear choice for any workload that relies on sustained multi-threaded performance or heavy computational throughput. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 31390 versus 10590 for the AMD part shows a 66.3% advantage, and the PassMark multi-thread result of 41656 versus 18115 confirms the same pattern. Single-thread performance also favors Intel, with a PassMark single-thread score of 4389 versus 3591, an 18.2% edge.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 does not win a single category in the database. Its only potential appeal comes from platform characteristics rather than measured performance. It uses a 28W TDP class design on AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part is a 125W desktop-class processor on Intel Socket 1700. For users constrained by power envelopes or who need a mobile-oriented platform, the AMD chip fits that role, but the data shows no performance category where it leads.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 uses Zen 5 architecture on a 4nm TSMC process, with the Gorgon Point codename and Ryzen AI 400 generation branding. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The Intel Core 7 253PQE uses Bartlett Lake architecture on a 10nm Intel process, with 10 cores and 20 threads, a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz.

Cache configurations differ significantly. The AMD chip has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and only 4 MB of L3 cache. The Intel chip has the same 80 KB L1 per core but doubles the L2 to 2 MB per core and provides 33 MB of shared L3 cache. That larger L3 pool gives Intel a substantial advantage in workloads that revisit data frequently.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses with 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: AMD offers Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics separate the two as well. The AMD chip uses Radeon 840M, while the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part is classified as a mobile processor with a 28W TDP, whereas the Intel part is a desktop processor with a 125W TDP. The Intel chip carries a launch MSRP of $409; the AMD chip has no listed launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 7 253PQE dominates every recorded test. The largest single margin comes in PassMark find prime numbers, where Intel scores 206 versus AMD's 56, a 72.8% difference. That test measures pure integer throughput with minimal memory dependency, and the Intel chip's higher clock speeds and additional cores produce an overwhelming result.

Cinebench R23 multi-core shows Intel at 31390 versus 10590, a 66.3% gap. The R23 single-core test gives Intel 4431 versus 1806, a 59.2% margin. Cinebench R15 follows the same pattern: multi-core 3163 versus 1723 (45.5% ahead), single-core 446 versus 254 (43% ahead). These results confirm that Intel leads in both multi-threaded rendering and single-thread responsiveness.

PassMark physics shows Intel at 2970 versus AMD's 976, a 67.1% advantage. Floating point math gives Intel 105279 versus 39362, a 62.6% lead. Integer math shows 137795 versus 58332, a 57.7% edge. Data encryption results in 25515 versus 10519, a 58.8% gap. Data compression yields 487335 versus 215812, a 55.7% margin. Extended instructions score 32390 versus 15826, a 51.1% difference. Random string sorting gives 54222 versus 23488, a 56.7% lead.

The smallest margin appears in PassMark single-thread, where Intel scores 4389 versus AMD's 3591, an 18.2% advantage. Even in the closest test, Intel still holds a clear lead. The database records zero wins for the AMD part across all 15 comparisons.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE has an average benchmark score of 55919, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has 26936. The Intel chip also ranks in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 79th percentile for the AMD chip.

Q: How does the core and thread count compare?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel chip also runs at a higher boost clock of 5.70 GHz versus 4.60 GHz for the AMD part.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest recorded gap is in PassMark find prime numbers, where the Intel chip scores 206 versus 56 for the AMD chip, a 72.8% difference. The smallest gap is in PassMark single-thread, at 18.2%.

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache size?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has only 4 MB of L3 cache. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core, but Intel has 2 MB of L2 per core versus 1 MB for AMD.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 and the Intel Core 7 253PQE support ECC memory. Both also support dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, though AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor offers PCIe Gen 5?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 is limited to PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only).

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 253PQE wins every benchmark category in the database. Its advantages are most pronounced in multi-threaded workloads: Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 66.3% lead, PassMark physics shows 67.1%, and PassMark floating point math shows 62.6%. The chip's 10 cores, 20 threads, and 33 MB of L3 cache make it the superior choice for rendering, physics simulation, encryption, compression, and any task that scales across cores.

The Intel chip also leads in single-threaded performance, with an 18.2% margin in PassMark single-thread and a 59.2% margin in Cinebench R23 single-core. Its 5.70 GHz boost clock and newer Bartlett Lake architecture deliver higher per-core throughput. Users who need maximum responsiveness in lightly threaded applications should favor the Intel part.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has no benchmark wins in the database. Its only distinguishing features are platform-level: a 28W TDP versus 125W, a mobile-oriented Socket FP8 versus desktop Socket 1700, and Radeon 840M integrated graphics versus UHD Graphics 770. The AMD chip also uses a 4nm TSMC process, which is more advanced than Intel's 10nm node, and supports LPDDR5X memory. For systems that must operate within a low power budget or use a mobile platform, the AMD part fits that niche, but the recorded performance data does not show any workload where it beats the Intel Core 7 253PQE.