AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 vs Intel Core 7 253PTE Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the two processors compare in overall benchmark standing?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 sits in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 56306. The Intel Core 7 253PTE sits in the 84th percentile with an average score of 34962. The AMD part is 61% higher in average score.

Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head benchmark tests?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 wins 13 of the 15 recorded head-to-head tests. The Intel Core 7 253PTE wins only 2: Cinebench R23 multi-core and Cinebench R23 single-core.

Q: What is the biggest single benchmark margin between the two?

A: In PassMark extended instructions, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 scores 32803 versus 17099 for the Intel Core 7 253PTE, a delta of 91.8% in favor of AMD.

Q: Where does the Intel part outperform the AMD part?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE leads in Cinebench R23 multi-core (21276 vs 19095, a 10.3% delta) and Cinebench R23 single-core (3003 vs 2054, a 31.6% delta).

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 7 253PTE has 10 cores and 20 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE boosts to 5.40 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 boosts to 5.20 GHz. The Intel part also has a lower base clock at 1.80 GHz versus 2.00 GHz.

The Verdict

The recorded data splits this comparison cleanly by workload type. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 is the dominant all-around performer, winning 13 of 15 benchmark tests and posting a 61% higher average score (56306 vs 34962). It is particularly strong in data compression, encryption, extended instructions, and multithreaded PassMark tests, where deltas range from 45.3% to 91.8%.

The Intel Core 7 253PTE is the choice strictly for Cinebench R23 workloads. Its single-core score of 3003 is 31.6% ahead of the AMD part's 2054, and its multi-core score of 21276 is 10.3% ahead. That single-core advantage is substantial, but it does not carry over to PassMark single-thread tests, where the AMD part wins 4050 to 3794.

For a mobile system, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 offers a lower 28W TDP and a 12-core/24-thread configuration. The Intel Core 7 253PTE is a desktop part with a 45W TDP and 10 cores/20 threads. The data suggests the AMD processor is the more versatile choice, while the Intel processor is specialized for Cinebench R23 scoring.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest AMD win comes in PassMark extended instructions. The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 scores 32803 against 17099, a 91.8% margin. That is nearly double the Intel score. Data compression also swings heavily toward AMD: 461195 versus 275828, a 67.2% delta. Random string sorting follows at 73% (48824 vs 28227). Encryption shows a 47.9% delta (22929 vs 15500). Prime number search is 65.9% ahead (136 vs 82). Multithreaded PassMark is 45.4% ahead (36402 vs 25031), and physics is 45.3% ahead (1915 vs 1318).

Floating point math favors AMD by 19.1% (80023 vs 67209). Integer math is closer, with AMD ahead 6.7% (127573 vs 119552). PassMark single-thread results also show AMD ahead 6.7% (4050 vs 3794). Cinebench R15 multi-core favors AMD by 50.8% (3234 vs 2144), and R15 single-core favors AMD by 3.6% (313 vs 302).

The Intel wins are confined to Cinebench R23. In single-core, the Core 7 253PTE scores 3003 versus 2054, a 31.6% delta. In multi-core, it scores 21276 versus 19095, a 10.3% delta. These are the only two tests where Intel leads, and they are notable for their magnitude, particularly the single-core result.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 uses 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core 7 253PTE uses 10 cores and 20 threads. AMD's base clock is 2.00 GHz; Intel's is 1.80 GHz. AMD boosts to 5.20 GHz; Intel boosts to 5.40 GHz. TDP differs significantly: AMD at 28W, Intel at 45W.

The AMD part is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP8. The Intel part is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory with identical 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe generations differ: AMD offers Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ: the AMD part uses Radeon 890M, the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The release dates differ by about two months: AMD on 2026-01-04 and Intel on 2026-03-08. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $384. The AMD part's launch MSRP is not recorded in the database.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 uses Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Gorgon Point, from the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation (Zen 5 / Zen 5c). It is built on TSMC's 4 nm process with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core 7 253PTE uses Bartlett Lake, from the Core 7 (Bartlett Lake) generation, built on Intel's 10 nm process. No die size is recorded for Intel.

Cache layouts differ. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core. AMD has 1 MB of L2 per core; Intel has 2 MB per core. L3 cache differs substantially: AMD has 16 MB, Intel has 33 MB shared. The Intel part's larger L3 is a notable structural advantage, though the benchmark data does not consistently translate that into wins.

The AMD processor's Zen 5 / Zen 5c hybrid core arrangement is designed for mobile efficiency, which aligns with its 28W TDP. Intel's Bartlett Lake is a desktop-oriented design with a 45W TDP. The process node difference (4 nm vs 10 nm) gives AMD a manufacturing advantage in density and efficiency, though Intel compensates with a higher boost clock and larger L3 cache.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 wins in almost every measured category. For data-heavy workloads, it is the clear pick: data compression (67.2% ahead), encryption (47.9% ahead), random string sorting (73% ahead), and extended instructions (91.8% ahead). For general multithreaded PassMark work, it leads by 45.4%, and physics by 45.3%. Floating point math and integer math both favor AMD, with margins of 19.1% and 6.7% respectively. Even in single-thread PassMark, AMD leads by 6.7%, and in Cinebench R15 it wins both multi-core (50.8%) and single-core (3.6%).

The Intel Core 7 253PTE wins in Cinebench R23. Its single-core score of 3003 is a significant outlier, 31.6% above the AMD part. That makes it the better choice for anyone running Cinebench R23 single-core as a primary metric. Its multi-core R23 score of 21276 also beats AMD by 10.3%, so for Cinebench R23 multi-core rendering, Intel is ahead.

The practical split is this: for PassMark-based productivity tests, encryption, compression, sorting, and general math, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 is the stronger processor by wide margins. For Cinebench R23 workloads, the Intel Core 7 253PTE holds the advantage, particularly in single-core rendering. Given that the AMD part also runs at a lower TDP and has more cores and threads, the data favors AMD for most applications. The Intel part's two wins are specific to one benchmark suite, but they are decisive within that suite.