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

The Verdict

The recorded data presents a clear split between these two processors. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 wins 13 of the 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, while the Intel Core 7 253PTE wins only 2. The AMD processor's average benchmark score is 50448, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, whereas the Intel chip averages 34962, sitting in the 84th percentile. This places the AMD part roughly 44% higher in average score, a substantial gap that suggests it is the stronger overall performer in the database's test suite.

However, the Intel Core 7 253PTE demonstrates a significant advantage in specific Cinebench tests, particularly in single-core performance. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3003 versus AMD's 1992 represents a 33.7% lead, and its R23 multi-core score of 21276 beats AMD's 18520 by 13%. These results indicate that for workloads relying on the Cinebench rendering engine, Intel is the superior choice.

The AMD processor, by contrast, dominates nearly every PassMark workload category. It leads in data compression by 46.1%, encryption by 34.1%, extended instructions by 64.7%, prime number finding by 59.8%, random string sorting by 55.1%, and multithread performance by 33.2%. The data shows that users working with these types of computational tasks would benefit more from the AMD chip.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 claims victory in all PassMark tests except for the two Cinebench R23 results. Its PassMark multithread score of 33349 exceeds the Intel part's 25031, reflecting a 33.2% advantage that points toward better handling of heavily threaded workloads. The data compression test shows the AMD chip at 403113 versus 275828, a 46.1% lead, indicating strong performance in file compression and decompression tasks. Encryption workloads also favor AMD, with its 20788 score beating Intel's 15500 by 34.1%. The extended instructions benchmark, which measures CPU capabilities with specialized instruction sets, shows AMD at 28165 versus 17099, a massive 64.7% gap that suggests superior execution of advanced computational operations.

The Intel Core 7 253PTE wins specifically in Cinebench R23, both single and multi-core. The R23 multi-core score of 21276 versus 18520 represents a 13% advantage, while the single-core score of 3003 versus 1992 shows a 33.7% lead. These results imply that for rendering tasks using Cinebench's engine, the Intel processor delivers meaningfully better performance. In the older Cinebench R15 tests, however, AMD wins both: multi-core at 3178 versus 2144 (48.2% higher) and single-core at 309 versus 302 (2.3% higher). This discrepancy between R15 and R23 results suggests that the Intel chip's architecture responds differently across Cinebench versions.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 uses a Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm process node fabricated by TSMC, with a die size of 233 mm². It features 12 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. Its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The chip fits into AMD Socket FP8 and is targeted at the mobile market segment.

The Intel Core 7 253PTE is built on the Bartlett Lake codename, using a 10 nm process node from Intel's own foundry. It offers 10 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 1.80 GHz and a higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz. Its cache configuration differs notably: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a larger 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700 and is classified as a desktop processor.

Memory support also diverges. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses with identical 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. PCIe capabilities differ, with AMD providing Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only) and Intel providing Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ as well: AMD uses the Radeon 890M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has better single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE shows a clear lead in Cinebench R23 single-core, scoring 3003 versus AMD's 1992, a 33.7% advantage. However, in Cinebench R15 single-core, AMD wins narrowly at 309 versus 302, and in PassMark single-thread, AMD leads 4003 versus 3794, a 5.5% difference.

Q: How do the two compare in multi-core workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 wins Cinebench R15 multi-core with 3178 versus 2144, a 48.2% lead, and PassMark multithread with 33349 versus 25031, a 33.2% lead. The Intel part wins Cinebench R23 multi-core with 21276 versus 18520, a 13% advantage.

Q: What are the core and thread counts?

A: The AMD processor has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel processor has 10 cores and 20 threads. The AMD chip's additional cores and threads likely contribute to its PassMark multithread advantage.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 and the Intel Core 7 253PTE support ECC memory. They also share the same dual-channel memory bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE boosts to 5.40 GHz, which is higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370's 5.10 GHz. Despite this, AMD wins most single-thread benchmarks in the database.

Q: What is the process node difference?

A: AMD uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while Intel uses a 10 nm process from its own foundry. This difference may explain part of the AMD chip's efficiency in many PassMark tests.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest win for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 comes in PassMark extended instructions, where it scores 28165 against Intel's 17099, a delta of 64.7%. This is followed by prime number finding at 131 versus 82, a 59.8% lead, and random string sorting at 43767 versus 28227, a 55.1% advantage. Data compression shows AMD at 403113 versus 275828, a 46.1% gap, and Cinebench R15 multi-core shows 3178 versus 2144, a 48.2% lead. PassMark physics results put AMD at 1892 versus 1318, a 43.6% difference, while data encryption shows 20788 versus 15500, a 34.1% lead. PassMark multithread at 33349 versus 25031 represents a 33.2% advantage. Floating point math shows a smaller but still positive margin: 73493 versus 67209, a 9.3% lead. Integer math is nearly identical at 120016 versus 119552, only 0.4% apart. PassMark single-thread at 4003 versus 3794 shows a 5.5% lead, and Cinebench R15 single-core at 309 versus 302 shows a 2.3% advantage.

The Intel Core 7 253PTE's two wins are both in Cinebench R23. The single-core result of 3003 versus 1992 gives it a 33.7% margin, the largest single delta in either direction across the entire comparison set. The multi-core result of 21276 versus 18520 provides a 13% lead. These two wins indicate that the Intel chip's architecture is particularly well-suited to the Cinebench R23 workload, but this strength does not extend to the R15 version of the same benchmark suite.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every hardware specification. AMD offers 12 cores and 24 threads, while Intel offers 10 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 1.80 GHz for Intel, but boost clocks reverse the order: 5.10 GHz for AMD and 5.40 GHz for Intel. Thermal design power differs significantly, with AMD rated at 28 watts and Intel at 45 watts. The AMD chip uses a 4 nm TSMC process, while Intel uses a 10 nm process from its own foundry. The AMD die measures 233 mm², while Intel's die size is not recorded.

Cache layouts diverge: both use 80 KB of L1 per core, but AMD uses 1 MB of L2 per core versus Intel's 2 MB per core. L3 cache totals are 16 MB for AMD and 33 MB shared for Intel. Memory support shows AMD accepting DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel accepts DDR4 and DDR5. Both support ECC and dual-channel buses with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. PCIe generations differ, with AMD at Gen 4 and Intel at Gen 5, both with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are the Radeon 890M for AMD and UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8 and targets mobile, while Intel uses Intel Socket 1700 and targets desktop. Release dates place AMD in January 2025 and Intel in March 2026. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $384, while AMD's launch MSRP is not recorded. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.