AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 vs Intel Core 7 253PE Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core 7 253PE has 10 cores and 20 threads.

Q: What are the base and boost clock speeds?

A: The AMD runs at 2.00 GHz base and 5.10 GHz boost. The Intel runs at 2.50 GHz base and 5.50 GHz boost.

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 records an average benchmark score of 46030, placing it in the 89th percentile. The Intel Core 7 253PE records 40557, placing it in the 87th percentile.

Q: How do they compare in Cinebench R23 single-core?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE wins decisively with a score of 3512 versus 1988 for the AMD, a 43.4% advantage.

Q: Which chip wins in PassMark integer math?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 scores 121754 versus 114158 for the Intel, a 6.7% lead.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE has a launch MSRP of $384. The AMD processor has no listed launch MSRP.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits cleanly along workload type. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 dominates compression, encryption, extended instructions, integer math, multithreaded throughput, and random string sorting. It wins 7 of the 15 head-to-head tests. The Intel Core 7 253PE wins 8 tests, but its strongest margins come in single-core and lightly threaded workloads, plus one notable multi-core result.

For data-heavy tasks, the AMD is the clear pick. PassMark data compression shows a 19.4% lead (404918 versus 339133). Extended instruction handling is 34.2% ahead (29269 versus 21806). Random string sorting is 35.9% ahead (44552 versus 32777). These are tasks that benefit from the AMD's higher core count and thread count, and they are common in database work, compression utilities, and scripting workloads.

The Intel chip wins the classic CPU benchmarks that favor high clock speeds. Cinebench R23 single-core is a 43.4% blowout (3512 versus 1988). Cinebench R15 single-core is 15% ahead (354 versus 301). PassMark single-thread is 2.2% ahead (3955 versus 3867). The Intel also wins Cinebench R23 multi-core by 12.3% (24880 versus 21812), which is surprising given the AMD's extra cores. That result suggests the Intel's higher per-core efficiency and boost clock carry more weight in this particular test.

For floating-point math, the Intel leads by 7.1% (80870 versus 75153). Physics simulation is nearly tied, with the Intel ahead by only 1.4% (1845 versus 1819). Prime number finding favors the Intel by 11.6% (138 versus 122).

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses the Zen 5 architecture on the Strix Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The die size is 233 mm². The Intel Core 7 253PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process at Intel, with no listed die size.

Cache layouts differ significantly. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core. The AMD has 1 MB of L2 per core and 16 MB of L3. The Intel has 2 MB of L2 per core and 33 MB of shared L3. That larger shared L3 pool likely explains some of the Intel's strength in single-threaded and multi-threaded Cinebench results, where larger working sets can stay on-die.

Memory support diverges. The AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both run dual-channel with 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth. The Intel supports ECC memory; the AMD does not.

PCIe connectivity differs by generation. The AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). That is a notable difference for storage and expansion, as Gen 5 doubles the per-lane bandwidth.

Integrated graphics are very different. The AMD uses a Radeon 890M, which is a high-end integrated solution. The Intel uses UHD Graphics 730, which is a basic display adapter. The AMD's iGPU is substantially more capable for media and light gaming, though no gaming benchmarks are in the database.

The AMD is a mobile-market segment part on AMD Socket FP8 with a 28 W TDP. The Intel is a desktop-market segment part on Intel Socket 1700 with a 65 W TDP. The Intel draws more power but also has a higher base clock (2.50 GHz versus 2.00 GHz) and boost clock (5.50 GHz versus 5.10 GHz).

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 | Intel Core 7 253PE |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 12 | 10 |

| Threads | 24 | 20 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 5.50 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Process Node | 4 nm (TSMC) | 10 nm (Intel) |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 33 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 890M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2024-06-30 | 2026-03-08 |

| Launch MSRP | None listed | $384 |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single margin in the entire dataset belongs to the Intel in Cinebench R23 single-core. The Intel scores 3512 against the AMD's 1988, a 43.4% advantage. That is a massive gap and indicates the Intel's architecture and high boost clock are far better suited to lightly threaded workloads. The same pattern appears in Cinebench R15 single-core, where the Intel leads 354 to 301, a 15% margin.

The AMD's largest wins are in random string sorting and extended instructions. Random string sorting shows a 35.9% lead (44552 versus 32777). Extended instructions show a 34.2% lead (29269 versus 21806). Both are substantial and point to the AMD's strength in data manipulation and instruction-level parallelism.

Cinebench R15 multi-core favors the AMD by 33% (3334 versus 2507). That aligns with the core count difference: 12 cores versus 10. However, Cinebench R23 multi-core flips the result. The Intel scores 24880 versus 21812 for the AMD, a 12.3% lead. The discrepancy between R15 and R23 suggests the Intel handles longer, more sustained multi-threaded loads better, possibly due to its larger L3 cache and higher sustained clocks.

PassMark multithread favors the AMD by 12.5% (32916 versus 29271). Data compression favors the AMD by 19.4% (404918 versus 339133). Data encryption favors the AMD by 13.1% (20802 versus 18385). Integer math favors the AMD by 6.7% (121754 versus 114158).

The Intel wins floating-point math by 7.1% (80870 versus 75153). Physics is nearly even, with the Intel ahead by 1.4% (1845 versus 1819). Prime finding favors the Intel by 11.6% (138 versus 122). Single-thread tests show the Intel ahead by 2.2% (3955 versus 3867).

The overall win count is 8 for Intel and 7 for AMD, but the magnitude of the AMD's wins in compression, extended instructions, and random string sorting is larger on average. The Intel's single-core win in R23 is the single biggest margin, but the AMD has three wins above 30%, while the Intel has only one.

The Verdict

The data presents a clear split based on workload. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is the better choice for data-heavy, multithreaded, and instruction-intensive tasks. It wins compression by 19.4%, encryption by 13.1%, extended instructions by 34.2%, integer math by 6.7%, multithread by 12.5%, and random string sorting by 35.9%. Its 12 cores and 24 threads, combined with a 28 W TDP, make it an efficient mobile processor that punches well above its power envelope.

The Intel Core 7 253PE is the better choice for single-threaded performance and for specific multi-core workloads that favor clock speed and cache size. Its 43.4% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core is the standout result. It also wins Cinebench R23 multi-core by 12.3%, despite having fewer cores. Its 33 MB of shared L3 cache and 5.50 GHz boost clock are likely the reasons. For floating-point math, prime finding, physics, and general single-thread responsiveness, the Intel is ahead.

For a builder prioritizing raw single-core speed, desktop expansion (PCIe Gen 5), and ECC memory support, the Intel Core 7 253PE is the data-backed pick. Its launch MSRP of $384 is listed in the database. For a builder prioritizing data throughput, multithreading, and integrated graphics capability in a mobile form factor, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is the stronger choice. The Radeon 890M is a far more capable iGPU than UHD Graphics 730, and the 28 W TDP makes it suitable for thin laptops.

The average benchmark scores support the AMD overall: 46030 versus 40557, a 13.5% gap. The percentile ranks also favor the AMD: 89th versus 87th. The Intel's wins are concentrated in tests that matter for single-threaded applications and certain rendering workloads, but the AMD's wins are broader across data handling and multithreaded throughput. Neither chip is a universal winner. The correct choice depends entirely on whether the workload leans toward single-threaded responsiveness or data-heavy parallelism.