AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 vs Intel Core 7 253PTE Comparison

AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 vs Intel Core 7 253PTE

The database shows a clear benchmark hierarchy between these two processors, with the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 winning 14 of the 15 recorded head-to-head tests. The Intel Core 7 253PTE claims only a single victory, but that win is significant in single-core performance. The AMD part holds an 86th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the Intel chip sits at the 84th percentile. Their overall average benchmark scores differ by roughly 8%, with AMD at 37904 and Intel at 34962. The delta between them is consistent with the nearest rival comparisons, where the AMD part trades places with the Intel Core i9-14901E and AMD Ryzen 7 9700X, while the Intel Core 7 253PTE matches the Intel Core i7-13800H and Intel Core i9-12900HX.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest margin in the entire comparison belongs to the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 in the PassMark extended instructions test. The AMD chip scores 31653 against Intel's 17099, a delta of 85.1%. This is the most dramatic single-test separation, indicating a substantial advantage in workloads that leverage advanced instruction sets. The data suggests the Zen 5 architecture in the AMD part handles these extended operations with far greater efficiency.

Data compression is another dominant win for AMD. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores 445719 versus 275828 for the Intel Core 7 253PTE, a 61.6% advantage. Random string sorting follows a similar pattern, with AMD at 48723 and Intel at 28227, representing a 72.6% gap. These two tests point to a consistent strength in memory-intensive, latency-sensitive operations. The AMD processor also wins the prime number finding test by 53.7%, scoring 126 against Intel's 82, which indicates stronger raw integer iteration capabilities.

The multi-threaded workloads show a wide but not universal gap. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, AMD leads 3409.5 to 2144, a 59% margin. However, in Cinebench R23 multi-core, the gap shrinks dramatically to 2.3%, with AMD at 21761 and Intel at 21276. This discrepancy between the two Cinebench versions suggests that the Intel part scales better under longer or more sustained multi-threaded loads, even though the AMD part still finishes ahead. PassMark multi-thread shows AMD at 35148 versus 25031, a 40.4% lead, reinforcing the overall multi-core advantage for AMD.

The encryption test goes to AMD by 43.6%, with scores of 22252 and 15500. Floating point math shows a narrower 14.4% margin, AMD at 76892 and Intel at 67209. Integer math is closer still, with AMD at 122933 and Intel at 119552, a 2.8% edge. The physics test in PassMark gives AMD a 42.7% lead, 1881 against 1318.

The single-thread results are the most interesting. In PassMark single-thread, AMD wins 3973 to 3794, a 4.7% margin. In Cinebench R15 single-core, AMD wins by just 1.5%, 306.5 versus 302. But in Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel Core 7 253PTE takes the victory outright, scoring 3003 against AMD's 2018, a delta of -32.8% in Intel's favor. This is the only test Intel wins, and it is a decisive one. The Intel part's boost clock of 5.40 GHz, higher than AMD's 5.10 GHz, likely contributes to this single-workload spike.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 wins across the broad majority of compute categories. Its strength is most pronounced in extended instructions, data compression, random string sorting, and prime number finding, all of which show gaps of 53% or greater. These are the workloads where the Zen 5 architecture's core design and the 12-core, 24-thread configuration provide a clear edge. The AMD part also handles multi-threaded productivity tasks with authority, as seen in the PassMark multi-thread and Cinebench R15 multi-core results.

The Intel Core 7 253PTE wins only in Cinebench R23 single-core, and by a wide margin. This indicates that for applications that rely heavily on a single core's sustained performance, particularly those that stress the core over a longer duration, the Intel part has a measurable advantage. The 5.40 GHz boost clock and the larger 33 MB shared L3 cache may play a role here. The Intel chip's closest rival list includes the Intel Core i9-12900HX, which suggests it competes in the same performance class as older high-end mobile parts, while the AMD chip sits alongside desktop-oriented processors like the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X.

For users running mixed workloads, the data consistently favors AMD. The only scenario where Intel's part is preferable is a narrow single-threaded Cinebench R23 workload. Outside of that specific test, the AMD processor leads by margins ranging from 1.5% to 85.1%.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher overall average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has an average benchmark score of 37904, while the Intel Core 7 253PTE scores 34962. The AMD part ranks in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, and the Intel part ranks in the 84th percentile.

Q: How does the Intel Core 7 253PTE beat the AMD part in any test?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE wins the Cinebench R23 single-core test, scoring 3003 against AMD's 2018, a delta of -32.8%. This is the only head-to-head test the Intel processor wins out of the 15 recorded.

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

A: The largest gap is in the PassMark extended instructions test, where the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores 31653 and the Intel Core 7 253PTE scores 17099, a delta of 85.1% in favor of AMD.

Q: How do the two compare in multi-threaded Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores 21761, and the Intel Core 7 253PTE scores 21276, giving AMD a 2.3% advantage. This is the closest multi-core result in the comparison.

Q: Does the Intel part have any advantage in memory-related tests?

A: No. The AMD part leads in data compression by 61.6% and in random string sorting by 72.6%. Both processors have the same 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth.

Q: What do the nearest rival comparisons show for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 sits within 0.3% of the Intel Core i9-14901E, AMD Ryzen 7 9700X, Intel Core 5 211E, and AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132. The Intel Core 7 253PTE sits within 0.2% of the Intel Core i7-13800H, Intel Core i9-12900HX, Intel Xeon 6349P, and AMD Ryzen 5 150.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in core count, thread count, clock speeds, power envelope, socket, process node, cache layout, memory support, PCIe generation, integrated graphics, market segment, and release date. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core 7 253PTE uses 10 cores and 20 threads. The AMD base clock is 2.00 GHz with a boost of 5.10 GHz. The Intel base clock is 1.80 GHz with a higher boost of 5.40 GHz.

The thermal design power differs notably, with AMD at 28 watts and Intel at 45 watts. The AMD part uses the AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD processor is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, whereas the Intel processor uses a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD die size is 233 mm², while the Intel die size is not recorded.

Cache configurations diverge as well. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core, but the AMD L2 is 1 MB per core, while the Intel L2 is 2 MB per core. The L3 cache is 16 MB on AMD and 33 MB shared on Intel. Memory support differs, with AMD supporting DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory is supported on Intel but not on AMD. The PCIe interface is Gen 4 with 16 lanes on AMD, while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

The integrated graphics differ, with AMD using the Radeon 890M and Intel using UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part is a mobile segment processor, while the Intel part is a desktop segment processor. The AMD release date is June 30, 2024, and the Intel release date is March 8, 2026. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $384, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses the Zen 5 architecture with the codename Strix Point, belonging to the Ryzen AI 300 generation that combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core 7 253PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename within the Core 7 generation. The process node difference is substantial, with AMD on a 4 nm TSMC process versus Intel on a 10 nm Intel process. This node advantage likely contributes to the AMD part's lower 28 watt TDP while still delivering higher multi-threaded performance.

The core composition differs beyond just the count. AMD's 12 cores and 24 threads provide more parallel execution capacity. The L3 cache difference is significant, with Intel offering 33 MB shared versus AMD's 16 MB, which may explain the Intel part's strong Cinebench R23 single-core result. The Intel processor also supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the AMD part, and uses a newer PCIe Gen 5 interface compared to AMD's Gen 4.

The market segments are fundamentally different. AMD targets mobile with a 28 watt TDP and the FP8 socket, while Intel targets desktop with a 45 watt TDP and Socket 1700. The integrated graphics also reflect this split, with AMD's Radeon 890M being a more capable solution than Intel's UHD Graphics 730. The release date gap of roughly 20 months puts the Intel part in a later generation, yet the recorded benchmarks still favor AMD in nearly all categories.

The Verdict

The benchmark data directs a clear split based on workload priorities. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is the choice for users whose applications exercise multiple cores, extended instructions, data compression, encryption, or random string sorting. The margins in these tests range from 14.4% to 85.1%, making the AMD part the stronger general-purpose processor. Its 12-core, 24-thread configuration, combined with the 4 nm Zen 5 architecture, delivers higher multi-threaded throughput across Cinebench R15, Cinebench R23, and PassMark multi-thread tests.

The Intel Core 7 253PTE is the choice for a narrowly defined single-core workload, specifically the Cinebench R23 single-core test, where it beats AMD by 32.8%. For applications that stress a single core over time, the Intel part's 5.40 GHz boost clock and 33 MB shared L3 cache provide a measurable advantage. The Intel part also supports ECC memory and PCIe Gen 5, features that may matter for specific desktop use cases.

The overall average benchmark scores place the AMD part at 37904, about 8% above Intel's 34962. The percentile rankings, 86th versus 84th, confirm the AMD part's higher standing in the database. For a system that needs sustained multi-threaded performance and broad application coverage, the data supports the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. For a system that prioritizes a single-threaded Cinebench R23 result above all other metrics, the Intel Core 7 253PTE holds the only recorded advantage.