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

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark record for this pair is unambiguous: the Intel Core 7 253PTE wins all 15 recorded head-to-head tests, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 takes none. The most decisive separation appears in heavily threaded workloads. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, Intel scores 21276 against AMD's 10590, a 50.2% advantage. PassMark integer math shows a similar gap at 119552 versus 58332, a 51.2% delta. These are not marginal differences; the Intel part roughly doubles the AMD part in raw multi-threaded throughput on these two tests.

The single-core picture is closer but still favors Intel. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 3003 versus 1806, a 39.9% gap, while PassMark single-thread shows 3794 versus 3591, only a 5.4% difference. The smaller single-thread delta suggests that the AMD architecture remains competitive when only one core is active, but the Intel part still takes the lead in every recorded test.

For intermediate workloads, Intel's margin varies. PassMark extended instructions shows 17099 versus 15826, a 7.4% win. PassMark random string sorting gives 28227 versus 23488, a 16.8% margin. Data compression shows 275828 versus 215812, a 21.8% lead. Data encryption shows 15500 versus 10519, a 32.1% gap. Physics simulation gives 1318 versus 976, a 25.9% lead. Floating-point math shows 67209 versus 39362, a 41.4% advantage. Prime number finding gives 82 versus 56, a 31.7% margin.

The per-core efficiency picture is more nuanced. Intel's boost clock reaches 5.40 GHz, while AMD boosts to 4.60 GHz. The recorded single-thread scores align with that clock advantage, but the margin in PassMark single-thread is small. The data indicates that the AMD design does not collapse in lightly threaded tasks, but it cannot match the Intel part's peak performance in any recorded workload.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and process technologies. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 uses a Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm process from TSMC, with the Gorgon Point codename and a Ryzen AI 400 generation label. The Intel Core 7 253PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process from Intel's own foundry. The process node difference is substantial, with AMD on the smaller node.

Core counts diverge sharply. AMD provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while Intel provides 10 cores and 20 threads. That 40% core advantage and 40% thread advantage explains much of the multi-threaded benchmark gap. Clock speeds also favor Intel: 1.80 GHz base and 5.40 GHz boost versus AMD's 2.00 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost. Intel's higher boost clock aligns with its single-thread wins.

Cache hierarchies differ in structure and size. Both use 80 KB L1 per core. AMD uses 1 MB L2 per core and a 4 MB L3, while Intel uses 2 MB L2 per core and 33 MB of shared L3. The L3 difference is large: 4 MB versus 33 MB. That shared cache capacity likely helps Intel in workloads with repeated data access across cores. The L2 per core is also doubled on the Intel side.

Memory support differs. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses with the same recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. PCIe capabilities differ: AMD offers Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Intel's PCIe version and lane count are both higher.

The integrated graphics differ. AMD uses the Radeon 840M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The market segment also differs: AMD is classified as Mobile with a 28 W TDP, Intel is classified as Desktop with a 45 W TDP. Sockets differ as well: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel Socket 1700. The release dates are close, with AMD recorded for 2026-01-04 and Intel for 2026-03-08.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE has 10 cores and 20 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 boosts to 4.60 GHz. The Intel Core 7 253PTE boosts to 5.40 GHz.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has 4 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 253PTE has 33 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor supports PCIe Gen 5?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 supports PCIe Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth for both processors?

A: Both processors record 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth with dual-channel memory buses. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for the two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has a 28 W TDP and is classified as a mobile processor. The Intel Core 7 253PTE has a 45 W TDP and is classified as a desktop processor.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 uses 6 cores, 12 threads, a 2.00 GHz base clock, and a 4.60 GHz boost clock. The Intel Core 7 253PTE uses 10 cores, 20 threads, a 1.80 GHz base clock, and a 5.40 GHz boost clock. The TDP difference is notable: 28 W for AMD versus 45 W for Intel.

The process node and foundry differ: AMD uses 4 nm TSMC, Intel uses 10 nm Intel. The socket differs: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel Socket 1700. The architecture differs: Zen 5 for AMD, no specific architecture name recorded for Intel, with the Bartlett Lake codename. The generation labels differ: Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) for AMD versus Core 7 (Bartlett Lake) for Intel.

Cache specifications diverge: AMD uses 1 MB L2 per core and 4 MB L3, Intel uses 2 MB L2 per core and 33 MB shared L3. Both use 80 KB L1 per core. Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and ECC support. PCIe differs: AMD has Gen 4 with 14 lanes, Intel has Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

The integrated graphics differ: Radeon 840M for AMD, UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. The market segment differs: Mobile for AMD, Desktop for Intel. The release dates differ by about two months. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $384, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. The multiplier is locked on both. The part numbers differ: 100-000001935 for AMD, SA4QK for Intel.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single win for the Intel Core 7 253PTE appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it scores 21276 against the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445's 10590, a 50.2% margin. This is the widest gap in the recorded data. PassMark integer math shows a similar scale: 119552 versus 58332, a 51.2% difference. These two tests represent the peak separation between the parts.

Floating-point math also favors Intel heavily. The Intel part scores 67209 against AMD's 39362, a 41.4% lead. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 3003 versus 1806, a 39.9% margin. Data encryption shows 15500 versus 10519, a 32.1% lead. Prime number finding gives 82 versus 56, a 31.7% gap. PassMark multi-thread shows 25031 versus 18115, a 27.6% margin.

The middle range of deltas includes physics at 1318 versus 976, a 25.9% lead, and data compression at 275828 versus 215812, a 21.8% margin. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows 2144 versus 1723, a 19.6% lead. Random string sorting gives 28227 versus 23488, a 16.8% margin. Cinebench R15 single-core shows 302 versus 254, a 15.9% lead.

The narrowest margins appear in single-threaded and instruction-heavy tests. PassMark single-thread shows 3794 versus 3591, only a 5.4% difference. PassMark extended instructions shows 17099 versus 15826, a 7.4% margin. These smaller deltas indicate that the AMD core design retains competitive per-thread capability, but the Intel part still wins every recorded test.

The overall percentile rankings reflect the benchmark scores. The Intel Core 7 253PTE sits at the 84th percentile against all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 sits at the 79th percentile. The average benchmark score for Intel is 34962, for AMD it is 26936. Intel's nearest rival is the Intel Core i7-13800H at 34988, a 0.1% difference. AMD's nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G at 27051, a 0.4% difference. Both parts are firmly mid-pack in the broader CPU landscape, but the Intel part lands roughly 30% higher in average score.

The Cinebench R20 tests appear only for Intel, which records 8935 multi-core and 1261 single-core. No equivalent AMD scores exist in the database for those tests, so a direct comparison is unavailable. The recorded data overall shows a consistent pattern: the Intel Core 7 253PTE dominates the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 across every benchmark, with the largest gaps in multi-threaded integer and floating-point work and the smallest gaps in single-threaded and extended-instruction tests.