AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 vs Intel Core 7 253PE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data presents an unusually lopsided head-to-head comparison. The Intel Core 7 253PE wins 13 of the 15 recorded tests, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 wins only 2, both of which are ties in single-thread PassMark tests at identical scores of 3955. The Intel part dominates across every performance category measured, from Cinebench rendering workloads to PassMark math, encryption, and compression tests.

The largest Intel advantages appear in single-core and multi-core Cinebench workloads. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel Core 7 253PE scores 3512 against the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450's 2010, a 42.8% lead. The multi-core Cinebench R23 result shows 24880 versus 16054, a 35.5% gap. Cinebench R15 single-core shows the widest relative margin at 37.9%, with Intel at 354 and AMD at 220, though the absolute scores in that older benchmark are much lower.

PassMark math workloads also favor Intel substantially. Floating point math shows 80870 for Intel versus 52971 for AMD, a 34.5% difference. Integer math delivers 114158 versus 86227, a 24.5% margin. Prime number finding shows the second-largest relative gap at 39.1%, with Intel at 138 and AMD at 84. Physics simulation follows at 27.5% ahead for Intel, scoring 1845 versus 1337.

The narrowest Intel margins appear in random string sorting, where Intel scores 32777 against AMD's 32344, a 1.3% difference, and in extended instructions, where Intel leads 21806 to 20778, a 4.7% gap. Data compression shows Intel ahead by 13.2%, scoring 339133 versus 294298. Data encryption gives Intel an 18.8% margin at 18385 versus 14925.

The two single-thread PassMark entries are exact ties at 3955 for both processors, recorded under both the passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread test names. These represent the only tests where the AMD part does not lose, and the database credits the AMD processor with the win due to the zero delta, though the scores are identical.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design approaches and market segments. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 is a mobile processor built on the Zen 5 architecture with the codename Gorgon Point, belonging to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It uses an 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The chip is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 195 mm². It runs in the AMD Socket FP8 and carries a 28 W TDP.

The Intel Core 7 253PE is a desktop processor from the Bartlett Lake generation, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. It uses a larger 10-core, 20-thread configuration with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. It runs in the Intel Socket 1700 with a 65 W TDP, more than double the AMD part's power envelope.

Cache layouts differ significantly. Both processors share the same 80 KB L1 cache per core. The AMD part provides 1 MB of L2 per core and an 8 MB L3 cache. The Intel part doubles L2 to 2 MB per core and implements a much larger 33 MB shared L3 cache. The larger L3 and higher core count help explain the Intel advantages in multi-threaded and cache-sensitive workloads.

Memory support overlaps on DDR5, but the AMD processor also supports LPDDR5X while the Intel part accepts DDR4 in addition to DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses with identical 89.6 GB/s bandwidth figures. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe capabilities differ by generation. The AMD processor provides Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Intel part offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD chip uses the Radeon 860M, while the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 730.

The market positioning is distinct: AMD targets mobile with a 28 W TDP and the Ryzen AI PRO branding, while Intel targets desktop with a 65 W TDP and Core 7 naming. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $384. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

The Verdict

The recorded data indicates that the Intel Core 7 253PE is the stronger processor across nearly every benchmark category. The Intel part holds a 9.4% advantage in average benchmark score, with 40557 against AMD's 37093. It also ranks higher in the database's percentile comparison, sitting at the 87th percentile of all CPUs versus AMD's 85th percentile.

For workloads dominated by single-thread performance, such as lightly threaded applications or tasks with high per-core demands, the Intel processor shows a decisive edge. The Cinebench R23 single-core result of 3512 versus 2010 represents a 42.8% lead, and the R15 single-core test shows a similar 37.9% margin. Even the PassMark single-thread scores, which tie at 3955, do not provide any advantage to the AMD part.

For multi-threaded productivity workloads, the Intel processor again leads. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 24880 versus 16054, and PassMark multithread shows 29271 versus 24779. The Intel part's additional cores, threads, and larger L3 cache translate into consistent wins across rendering, math, encryption, and compression tests.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 does present a lower power envelope at 28 W versus 65 W, which suggests it belongs in thin-and-light mobile designs where thermal and battery constraints matter more than peak performance. The database does not include power efficiency measurements, so any efficiency comparison would go beyond the recorded data. The AMD part also supports LPDDR5X memory, which is not available on the Intel processor. For users choosing between these two specific processors based on benchmark results alone, the Intel Core 7 253PE delivers higher performance in 13 of 15 tests, with the only non-losses for AMD being two identical single-thread PassMark scores.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE records an average benchmark score of 40557, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 records 37093, giving Intel a 9.4% advantage.

Q: Are there any benchmarks where the AMD processor wins?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 is credited with wins in the passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread tests, but both are exact ties at 3955 with a delta of 0%. There are no tests where AMD scores higher than Intel.

Q: How large is the single-core performance gap in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE scores 3512 in Cinebench R23 single-core, which is 42.8% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450's 2010.

Q: What is the core and thread configuration of each processor?

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

Q: How do the two processors compare in memory bandwidth?

A: Both processors use dual-channel memory and record identical 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What are the power ratings of the two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 carries a 28 W TDP, while the Intel Core 7 253PE carries a 65 W TDP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest relative win for the Intel Core 7 253PE comes in Cinebench R23 single-core, where Intel scores 3512 against AMD's 2010, a 42.8% lead. The second-largest margin is in prime number finding, with Intel at 138 versus AMD at 84, a 39.1% difference. Cinebench R15 single-core follows at 37.9%, with Intel at 354 and AMD at 220.

Cinebench R23 multi-core shows Intel ahead by 35.5%, scoring 24880 versus 16054. Floating point math gives Intel a 34.5% lead at 80870 versus 52971. Physics simulation shows Intel at 1845 against AMD's 1337, a 27.5% margin. Integer math follows at 24.5%, with Intel scoring 114158 and AMD scoring 86227.

Data encryption gives Intel an 18.8% advantage, 18385 versus 14925. PassMark multithread shows a 15.3% margin, with Intel at 29271 and AMD at 24779. Data compression delivers 339133 for Intel against 294298 for AMD, a 13.2% difference.

The smaller margins are still consistent Intel wins. Extended instructions show Intel at 21806 versus AMD's 20778, a 4.7% lead. Random string sorting is the closest non-tie result, with Intel at 32777 and AMD at 32344, a 1.3% margin. The two PassMark single-thread tests are exact ties at 3955 each, with a 0% delta credited to AMD.

Cinebench R20 results exist only for the Intel part, which records 10449 in multi-core and 1475 in single-core; the AMD processor has no recorded R20 scores in the database, so no comparison is possible for that benchmark. The Intel part also holds a small advantage in database percentile ranking, 87th versus AMD's 85th. Across the 15 shared tests, the Intel Core 7 253PE wins 13, ties 2, and never loses a single test outright. The average score gap of 9.4% places the Intel part in the same performance neighborhood as the Intel Core 5 223PE, Intel Core Ultra X7 368H, Intel Xeon 6357P, and AMD Ryzen 9 7940H, with deltas between 0.1% and 0.3%. The AMD part sits near the Intel Core i9-12900T, AMD Ryzen 7 160, Intel Core i7-13700, and AMD Ryzen 7 7735H, with deltas of 0.1% to 0.2%.