AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G vs Intel Core 7 253PQE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded head-to-head benchmark data is unusually one-sided. Across the eleven shared PassMark tests, the Intel Core 7 253PQE wins every single comparison. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G records zero wins in this direct matchup, while the Intel part takes all eleven. That does not mean the AMD processor is without merit, but within the specific workload set captured in the database, its advantages do not surface.

The Intel Core 7 253PQE shows its largest margins in compute-heavy integer and floating-point workloads. In floating-point math, it scores 105279 against 63683 for the AMD part, a delta of -39.5 percent from the AMD perspective. In integer math, the Intel part scores 137795 versus 99732, a -27.6 percent gap. Prime number generation shows an even larger relative gap: the Intel part scores 206, the AMD part 87, a -57.8 percent difference. Physics simulation follows a similar pattern, with Intel at 2970 and AMD at 1440, a -51.5 percent margin.

The Intel part also dominates memory-oriented and data-transformation tasks. Data compression scores 487335 for Intel against 402831 for AMD, a -17.3 percent gap. Data encryption shows 25515 versus 18937, a -25.8 percent difference. Random string sorting records 54222 for Intel and 42663 for AMD, a -21.3 percent gap. Extended instruction workloads give Intel 32390 against 28223, a -12.9 percent margin.

The narrowest gap appears in single-thread performance. The Intel Core 7 253PQE scores 4389, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G scores 4309, a difference of just -1.8 percent. This indicates that for lightly threaded tasks, the two processors are nearly equivalent, with the Intel part holding only a slim edge. The multithread score shows a much wider separation: 41656 for Intel versus 30422 for AMD, a -27 percent gap.

The database also places both processors within their broader competitive context. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G sits at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 63331. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX (63173, 0.2 percent behind), the Intel Core i7-13790F (63080, 0.4 percent behind), the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 (63765, -0.7 percent ahead), and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 (62839, 0.8 percent behind). The Intel Core 7 253PQE sits at the 91st percentile with an average score of 55919. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-14900HX (56004, -0.2 percent ahead), the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 (56273, -0.6 percent ahead), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 (56306, -0.7 percent ahead), and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX (56555, -1.1 percent ahead).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G uses the Gorgon Point codename, belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation built on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores, and is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, a base clock of 2.00 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel Core 7 253PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, belongs to the Core 7 generation, and is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel. It has 10 cores and 20 threads, a base clock of 3.50 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz.

Cache layouts differ substantially. Both parts use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part uses 1 MB of L2 per core and has 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part uses 2 MB of L2 per core and has 33 MB of shared L3 cache. That larger L3 allocation gives the Intel part a notable advantage in workloads that repeatedly access a large working set.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus, and both record the same memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: the AMD part provides Gen 4 with 12 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD part uses the Radeon 860M, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, the Intel part does not. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part has a die size of 195 mm², while the Intel part has no recorded die size.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single margin in the dataset appears in prime number finding. The Intel Core 7 253PQE scores 206, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G scores 87. That is a -57.8 percent difference, meaning the AMD part trails by more than half. This workload is highly sensitive to clock speed and core count, and the Intel part's higher boost clock and additional cores likely drive the result.

Physics simulation shows the second-largest gap. Intel scores 2970, AMD scores 1440, a -51.5 percent difference. This test often scales with core count and memory latency, and the Intel part's 10 cores versus 8 cores, plus its larger shared L3 cache, appears to matter here.

Floating-point math gives Intel a 105279 score against AMD's 63683, a -39.5 percent gap. Integer math gives Intel 137795 against 99732, a -27.6 percent gap. These two tests together suggest that the Intel part has a substantial throughput advantage in raw arithmetic, likely due to its higher boost clock and additional threads.

Data encryption shows a -25.8 percent gap, with Intel at 25515 and AMD at 18937. Data compression shows a -17.3 percent gap, with Intel at 487335 and AMD at 402831. Random string sorting shows a -21.3 percent gap, with Intel at 54222 and AMD at 42663. Extended instructions show a -12.9 percent gap, with Intel at 32390 and AMD at 28223.

The multithread score gives Intel 41656 against AMD's 30422, a -27 percent gap. This is the broadest measure of parallel performance in the set, and it confirms that the Intel part delivers substantially more aggregate throughput. Single-thread performance, however, is nearly tied: Intel scores 4389, AMD scores 4309, a -1.8 percent gap. This is the closest result in the entire comparison, indicating that for single-core-bound tasks, the two processors are effectively peers. The average benchmark score also tells a story: the AMD part records 63331, the Intel part records 55919.

The Verdict

The data shows a clear split. The Intel Core 7 253PQE wins every measured workload in the head-to-head set, often by wide margins. Its advantages are largest in prime number finding, physics simulation, floating-point math, and integer math, where the gaps range from -27.6 percent to -57.8 percent. It also leads in multithread performance by -27 percent and in data encryption by -25.8 percent. For users whose workloads align with these tests, the Intel part is the stronger choice based on recorded scores.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G does not win any of the eleven head-to-head tests, but its single-thread score trails by only -1.8 percent. That means for single-core-heavy applications, the two processors are close. The AMD part also holds a higher percentile ranking (93rd versus 91st) and a higher average benchmark score (63331 versus 55919), which reflects its standing against the broader CPU population. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX and Intel Core i7-13790F, both within 0.4 percent of its average score, so it is competitive in that wider context.

The Intel part, by contrast, sits at the 91st percentile with a lower average score, but it faces rivals like the Intel Core i9-14900HX and AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 that are within 0.6 percent of its average. The choice depends on the workload. For heavily multithreaded, arithmetic-intensive tasks, the Intel Core 7 253PQE wins decisively. For single-threaded tasks, the AMD part is nearly equal. For a user prioritizing the specific benchmarks in this set, the Intel part is the clear winner.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE wins all eleven shared PassMark tests. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G records zero wins in this direct comparison.

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

A: The largest gap is in passmark_find_prime_numbers, where the Intel Core 7 253PQE scores 206 and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G scores 87, a -57.8 percent difference from the AMD part's perspective.

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

A: Yes. The Intel Core 7 253PQE scores 4389 in passmark_single_thread, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G scores 4309, a margin of only -1.8 percent.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G has an average benchmark score of 63331, while the Intel Core 7 253PQE has an average of 55919. The AMD part also sits at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, compared to the Intel part's 91st percentile.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 7 253PQE has 10 cores and 20 threads.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G and the Intel Core 7 253PQE support ECC memory. Both also use a dual-channel memory bus with the same recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several core specifications. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 7 253PQE has 10 cores and 20 threads. The AMD part has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. The AMD part has a TDP of 65, the Intel part has a TDP of 125.

The cache hierarchy differs in L2 and L3. The AMD part uses 1 MB of L2 per core and 8 MB of L3. The Intel part uses 2 MB of L2 per core and 33 MB of shared L3. Both use 80 KB of L1 per core.

Memory support differs: the AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both have a dual-channel memory bus and the same memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. PCIe connectivity differs: the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 12 lanes (CPU only), the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

The integrated graphics differ: the AMD part uses Radeon 860M, the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, the Intel part does not. The sockets differ: AMD Socket AM5 for the AMD part, Intel Socket 1700 for the Intel part. The process nodes differ: 4 nm for the AMD part, 10 nm for the Intel part. The AMD part uses a 195 mm² die, the Intel part has no recorded die size. The AMD part's codename is Gorgon Point, the Intel part's codename is Bartlett Lake. The AMD part belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation (Zen 5 / Zen 5c), the Intel part belongs to the Core 7 (Bartlett Lake) generation. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $409.