AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 vs Intel Core 7 253PTE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results split 6 wins for the Intel Core 7 253PTE and 5 wins for the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380, but the margins tell a more nuanced story than the raw win count. The AMD processor delivers the largest single victory in the entire comparison: a 42.3% advantage in PassMark extended instructions (24333 versus 17099). That is a dominant result for workloads that leverage advanced instruction sets, and it is the clearest area where the AMD part separates itself from the Intel offering.

The Intel Core 7 253PTE counters with the biggest win in the opposite direction, taking PassMark integer math by 33.3% (119552 versus 79789). This is a substantial margin and indicates that the Intel chip has a decisive edge in integer-heavy computation. The floating point math test also favors Intel by 21% (67209 versus 53084), and the physics test shows Intel ahead by 15% (1318 versus 1120). These results point to a consistent pattern: Intel wins the raw arithmetic and simulation-style workloads, while AMD excels in instruction-level efficiency and memory-bound operations.

In the multithreaded PassMark test, Intel edges ahead by 3.1% (25031 versus 24244). This is a modest margin, especially considering that the Intel part has 10 cores and 20 threads compared to the AMD part's 6 cores and 12 threads. The fact that AMD stays this close in overall multithreaded throughput despite a 4-core and 8-thread disadvantage speaks to the efficiency of the Zen 5 architecture in the AMD processor. The data compression test shows AMD ahead by 6.4% (293595 versus 275828), and random string sorting favors AMD by 10.4% (31153 versus 28227). These are memory-latency-sensitive tasks, and the AMD chip's higher memory bandwidth appears to pay off in these scenarios.

Single-thread performance is a clear AMD win at 5.3% (3995 versus 3794). This is notable because the Intel part has a significantly higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz compared to the AMD part's 4.90 GHz, yet AMD still delivers superior single-thread results. The data encryption test is the closest margin in the entire comparison: Intel wins by 6.4% (15500 versus 14502), a narrow gap that suggests near-parity in cryptographic workloads. The find prime numbers test is also tight, with Intel ahead by 8.5% (82 versus 75), but this is a low-score test where small absolute differences produce large percentage swings.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, while the Intel Core 7 253PTE uses the Bartlett Lake architecture on Intel's 10 nm process. The process node difference is significant: the smaller 4 nm node typically allows for better power efficiency and higher transistor density, though the benchmark data shows that the Intel part compensates with a higher core count and higher boost clock.

Core configuration is the most striking architectural divergence. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part has 10 cores and 20 threads. The Intel part also has a higher boost clock at 5.40 GHz versus 4.90 GHz for AMD, but the AMD part has a much higher base clock at 3.60 GHz versus 1.80 GHz for Intel. This base clock difference is substantial and helps explain why AMD performs competitively in single-thread tests despite the lower boost ceiling.

Cache hierarchies differ meaningfully. Both parts have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache is 1 MB per core on AMD versus 2 MB per core on Intel. The L3 cache is 16 MB shared on AMD versus 33 MB shared on Intel, giving the Intel part more than double the last-level cache. This larger cache pool likely contributes to Intel's strong integer math performance, as more data can reside closer to the cores.

Memory support is another clear divergence. The AMD part supports LPDDR5X memory with 128.0 GB/s of bandwidth, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The AMD part has a 43% bandwidth advantage, which helps explain its wins in data compression and random string sorting, both of which are sensitive to memory throughput. Both parts support ECC memory and use dual-channel memory buses.

The integrated graphics differ as well: AMD pairs the CPU with a Radeon 8040S, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part uses a Gen 4 PCIe interface with 16 CPU lanes, while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The platforms are entirely different: AMD uses Socket FP11 for mobile, while Intel uses Socket 1700 for desktop. The Intel part has a release date in March 2026, while the AMD part was released in January 2025.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 wins in scenarios that stress instruction-level parallelism and memory bandwidth. The 42.3% lead in extended instructions indicates that software compiled with advanced SIMD or specialized instruction sets will run markedly faster on the AMD part. The 10.4% win in random string sorting and 6.4% win in data compression point to workloads that move large volumes of data through memory. The 5.3% single-thread advantage makes the AMD part the better choice for lightly threaded applications where per-core performance is the bottleneck. Its higher base clock of 3.60 GHz and higher memory bandwidth of 128.0 GB/s are the architectural features that back these results.

The Intel Core 7 253PTE wins in scenarios that scale with core count and raw arithmetic throughput. The 33.3% lead in integer math and 21% lead in floating point math are decisive advantages for compute-heavy workloads such as financial modeling, scientific simulation, or any code that spends most of its time in arithmetic loops. The 15% win in physics simulation reinforces this pattern. The multithreaded win of 3.1%, while narrow, still favors Intel for heavily threaded general workloads. The larger L3 cache of 33 MB and the higher core count of 10 are the structural reasons for these wins. The 6.4% win in data encryption gives Intel an edge in security-related tasks, though the margin is small enough that real-world differences would be minimal.

The split is clean: AMD for memory-bound and instruction-diverse workloads, Intel for core-scaled and arithmetic-heavy workloads.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 scores 3995 in the PassMark single-thread test, which is 5.3% higher than the Intel Core 7 253PTE's 3794.

Q: How much memory bandwidth does each processor support?

A: The AMD part supports LPDDR5X with 128.0 GB/s of bandwidth, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: What is the core and thread count difference?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor wins the most head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE wins 6 of the 11 head-to-head tests, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 wins 5.

Q: What is the biggest performance gap in either direction?

A: The AMD part wins PassMark extended instructions by 42.3% (24333 versus 17099), which is the largest margin. The Intel part's largest win is 33.3% in PassMark integer math (119552 versus 79789).

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 and the Intel Core 7 253PTE support ECC memory.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 | Intel Core 7 253PTE |

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

| Cores | 6 | 10 |

| Threads | 12 | 20 |

| Base Clock | 3.60 GHz | 1.80 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.90 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP11 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Bartlett Lake |

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

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

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

| Memory Support | LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 128.0 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 Lanes | Gen 5, 16 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 8040S | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2025-01-05 | 2026-03-08 |

The two processors share some specifications: both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, dual-channel memory buses, ECC memory support, and locked multipliers. The Intel part has a lower TDP of 45 W despite having more cores, while the AMD part has a higher TDP of 55 W. The launch MSRP for the Intel Core 7 253PTE is $384; no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part.

The Verdict

The benchmark data draws a clear line between two very different design targets. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is a mobile processor built around a modern 4 nm process with high memory bandwidth and strong per-core efficiency. Its wins in single-thread performance, extended instructions, data compression, and random string sorting align with workloads that value memory throughput and instruction diversity.

The Intel Core 7 253PTE is a desktop processor with more cores, more threads, a higher boost clock, and a larger L3 cache. Its wins in integer math, floating point math, physics, and multithreaded throughput point to a part that scales with parallel arithmetic workloads. The 33.3% margin in integer math is the largest advantage Intel holds, and it is a decisive one for compute-bound tasks.

The average benchmark score favors AMD at 48171 versus 34962 for Intel, and the AMD part sits at the 90th percentile of all CPUs compared to the 84th percentile for Intel. The nearest rivals for the AMD part include the Intel Core Ultra 5 235A and 245HX with average scores within 0.2% of the AMD chip. The Intel part's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13800H and Core i9-12900HX, also within 0.1% to 0.2% of its average score. The choice between these two processors depends entirely on the workload profile: AMD for memory-sensitive and single-threaded tasks, Intel for arithmetic-heavy and highly parallel tasks.