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

The Verdict

The benchmark database positions the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 as the clear performance leader over the Intel Core 7 253PTE. Across 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, the AMD processor wins 16, while the Intel part secures a single narrow victory. The AMD chip posts an average benchmark score of 47,022, which places it 34.5% above Intel's 34,962 average. The AMD processor also ranks in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part sits in the 84th percentile. For users prioritizing raw throughput, multi-threaded workloads, and single-core responsiveness, the data points decisively to the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375. The Intel Core 7 253PTE remains relevant only for workloads where its single benchmark win, integer math, matters most, and even there the margin is effectively zero.

The AMD processor delivers its wins across every Cinebench generation recorded, with a consistent 34.1% advantage in both multi-core and single-core tests. The PassMark suite shows similar dominance, with AMD leading by margins ranging from 3.2% in single-thread to 71.7% in extended instructions. The Intel part's only win, PassMark integer math, shows a 0% delta, meaning the two processors deliver statistically identical results in that specific test. The verdict is straightforward: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 is the stronger processor in nearly every measurable category, and the Intel Core 7 253PTE offers no meaningful performance edge anywhere in the recorded data.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge fundamentally in architecture, process node, and platform positioning. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Point codename, manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 300 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core 7 253PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename with a 10 nm process fabricated at Intel, belonging to the Core 7 generation. The process node difference is substantial: AMD's 4 nm TSMC process versus Intel's 10 nm process, which helps explain the AMD part's efficiency profile despite its lower TDP.

The core configurations also differ. The AMD processor packs 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel part offers 10 cores and 20 threads. Both use an 80 KB L1 cache per core, but the L2 cache differs: AMD uses 1 MB per core, while Intel uses 2 MB per core. The L3 cache shows a clear Intel advantage in total capacity, with 33 MB shared versus AMD's 16 MB. The AMD processor has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, while the Intel part runs at a 1.80 GHz base and a higher 5.40 GHz boost. The TDP figures place the AMD part at 28 watts and the Intel part at 45 watts, a notable difference given the AMD chip's performance lead.

Platform compatibility further separates the two. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP8, a mobile socket, and its market segment is listed as Mobile. The Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700 and is classified as Desktop. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both run dual-channel memory with identical 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, and both support ECC memory. The PCIe implementation differs: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ, with the AMD processor featuring the Radeon 890M and the Intel part using UHD Graphics 730. The AMD processor launched on 2025-01-05 and the Intel part on 2026-03-08, making the Intel chip a later release. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $384.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 7 253PTE has 10 cores and 20 threads.

Q: How much faster is the AMD processor in multi-threaded workloads?

A: The AMD processor leads by 34.1% in Cinebench R23 multi-core (28,529 versus 21,276) and by 34.6% in PassMark multi-thread (33,689 versus 25,031).

Q: Does the Intel processor win any benchmark at all?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 7 253PTE wins PassMark integer math with a score of 119,552 versus 119,521 for AMD, but the delta is 0%, meaning the results are effectively tied.

Q: What is the single-core performance difference?

A: In Cinebench R23 single-core, the AMD processor scores 4,027 against 3,003 for Intel, a 34.1% lead. In PassMark single-thread, AMD leads by 3.2% (3,914 versus 3,794).

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE has 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 has 16 MB of L3 cache.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 has a TDP of 28 watts. The Intel Core 7 253PTE has a TDP of 45 watts.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 uses 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core 7 253PTE uses 10 cores and 20 threads. The base clock differs: AMD at 2.00 GHz, Intel at 1.80 GHz. The boost clock favors Intel: 5.40 GHz versus 5.10 GHz for AMD. TDP differs significantly: AMD at 28 watts, Intel at 45 watts.

The cache hierarchy shows a split. Both use 80 KB L1 per core, but the L2 cache differs (AMD 1 MB per core, Intel 2 MB per core), and the L3 cache favors Intel (33 MB shared versus 16 MB). The process node differs: AMD at 4 nm TSMC, Intel at 10 nm Intel. The socket is different: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel Socket 1700. The memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. The PCIe generation differs: AMD Gen 4 versus Intel Gen 5, both with 16 lanes CPU only. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 890M for AMD, UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. The market segment differs: AMD is Mobile, Intel is Desktop. Release dates differ: AMD 2025-01-05, Intel 2026-03-08. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $384; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. The die size is recorded only for AMD at 233 mm². The part numbers differ: 100-000001683 for AMD, SA4QK for Intel. Both support ECC memory, both have dual-channel memory buses, both use 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench results show a perfectly consistent pattern. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD processor scores 2,875 against 2,144 for Intel, a 34.1% lead. The single-core R15 result repeats the same margin: 405 versus 302, again 34.1%. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 11,982 versus 8,935 (34.1%), and single-core shows 1,691 versus 1,261 (34.1%). Cinebench R23 multi-core delivers 28,529 versus 21,276 (34.1%), and single-core delivers 4,027 versus 3,003 (34.1%). The exact same delta percentage across all six Cinebench tests indicates the AMD architecture scales its advantage uniformly from single-thread to multi-thread workloads.

The PassMark suite reveals a more varied picture. The largest AMD win comes in extended instructions, where AMD scores 29,351 against 17,099, a 71.7% lead. Random string sorting shows AMD ahead by 60.7% (45,358 versus 28,227). Data compression favors AMD by 50.9% (416,331 versus 275,828). Find prime numbers shows AMD ahead by 52.4% (125 versus 82). Physics favors AMD by 39.8% (1,843 versus 1,318). Data encryption shows AMD ahead by 36.7% (21,186 versus 15,500). Multi-thread performance favors AMD by 34.6% (33,689 versus 25,031). Floating point math shows a narrower AMD lead of 11% (74,626 versus 67,209). Single-thread results show AMD ahead by 3.2% (3,914 versus 3,794), the smallest AMD advantage outside the tied integer math test. The integer math test is the sole Intel win: 119,552 versus 119,521, with a 0% delta.

The pattern across benchmarks indicates that AMD's advantage grows with workload complexity and instruction diversity. The 71.7% lead in extended instructions and the 60.7% lead in random string sorting suggest the Zen 5 architecture handles complex instruction streams more efficiently than the Bartlett Lake design. The near-tie in integer math and the modest 3.2% single-thread lead show that Intel remains competitive in basic scalar operations, but the gap widens sharply as workloads become more demanding.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 wins in 16 of 17 recorded benchmarks, making it the default choice for almost any workload represented in the database. Its most decisive victories come in extended instructions (71.7% ahead), random string sorting (60.7% ahead), and data compression (50.9% ahead). These results indicate strong performance in data processing, compression algorithms, and instruction-heavy workloads. The AMD processor also leads in all Cinebench tests by exactly 34.1%, covering both multi-core and single-core rendering workloads. For physics simulations, encryption tasks, and prime number calculations, AMD leads by margins between 36.7% and 52.4%. The AMD part's 89th percentile ranking versus Intel's 84th percentile reinforces its position as the higher-performing processor overall.

The Intel Core 7 253PTE wins exactly one benchmark: PassMark integer math, with a score of 119,552 versus 119,521 for AMD. The 0% delta means this is effectively a tie rather than a true performance advantage. The Intel part also posts a higher boost clock (5.40 GHz versus 5.10 GHz) and a larger L3 cache (33 MB versus 16 MB), but these specification advantages do not translate into benchmark victories. The Intel processor's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13800H and Intel Core i9-12900HX, both with scores around 35,000, which places the Intel part in a lower performance tier than the AMD chip. The Intel part's 84th percentile ranking and its classification as a Desktop processor with a 45 watt TDP suggest it targets a different platform segment, but within the recorded benchmark data, it does not offer a single workload category where it decisively outperforms the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375.