AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 vs Intel Core 7 253PQE Comparison

The database comparison between the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 and the Intel Core 7 253PQE records 15 head-to-head tests, with AMD winning 8 and Intel winning 7. AMD holds the higher average benchmark score, 63765 versus 55919, and the higher CPU percentile, 93rd versus 91st. Intel answers with a decisive lead in single-core tests and in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while AMD dominates several PassMark subtests.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 takes its largest win in PassMark find prime numbers, scoring 323 against 206, a 56.8% advantage. It also leads by 26.2% in PassMark extended instructions, 40888 versus 32390, and by 23.9% in Cinebench R15 multi-core, 3918 versus 3163. Smaller AMD wins appear in PassMark integer math, 148508 versus 137795, a 7.8% margin; PassMark data compression, 506170 versus 487335, a 3.9% margin; PassMark multithread, 42912 versus 41656, a 3% margin; PassMark data encryption, 26027 versus 25515, a 2% margin; and PassMark random string sorting, 55248 versus 54222, a 1.9% margin.

The Intel Core 7 253PQE takes its largest win in Cinebench R23 single-core, scoring 4431 against 1976, a 55.4% advantage. It also leads Cinebench R15 single-core by 32.1%, 446 versus 303, and Cinebench R23 multi-core by 20.9%, 31390 versus 24828. Intel wins PassMark floating-point math by 10.1%, 105279 versus 94666, and PassMark physics by 6.6%, 2970 versus 2773. Both PassMark single-thread entries go to Intel by 9.6%, with identical scores of 4389 versus 3967.

Overall average scores reinforce the split. The AMD part averages 63765, placing it 0.4% behind the Intel Core i9-13900KS, which averages 64051, and 0.7% behind the AMD EPYC 7343, which averages 64202. The same AMD part leads the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G by 0.7% and the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX by 0.9%, with those rivals averaging 63331 and 63173 respectively. The Intel part averages 55919, sitting 0.2% behind the Intel Core i9-14900HX, 0.6% behind the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390, 0.7% behind the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470, and 1.1% behind the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX, with those rivals averaging 56004, 56273, 56306, and 56555 respectively.

The two Cinebench versions do not agree on a multi-core winner. AMD wins Cinebench R15 multi-core by 23.9%, while Intel wins Cinebench R23 multi-core by 20.9%. The data therefore shows that the lead in rendering-style multi-threaded workloads depends heavily on the benchmark generation.

The Verdict

The data gives the overall edge to the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390. It wins more head-to-head tests, 8 versus 7, posts a higher average benchmark score, 63765 versus 55919, and ranks at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, one point above Intel's 91st percentile.

The Intel Core 7 253PQE is the clear single-core leader and the clear Cinebench R23 multi-core leader. Its 55.4% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core and 20.9% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core are the largest Intel advantages in the comparison. The Intel part also wins floating-point math, physics, and both PassMark single-thread entries. Workloads aligned with those tests favor the Intel part.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 is the choice for workloads aligned with its PassMark wins: extended instructions, prime-number finding, integer math, data compression, data encryption, random string sorting, and PassMark multithread. It also leads in Cinebench R15 multi-core. The AMD part pairs those results with a much wider memory path, 256.0 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s, and a larger shared L3 cache, 64 MB versus 33 MB.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 wins in PassMark find prime numbers, extended instructions, integer math, data compression, data encryption, multithread, and random string sorting. It also wins Cinebench R15 multi-core. These results point toward integer-heavy, security-related, and general multithreaded PassMark workloads.

The Intel Core 7 253PQE wins in Cinebench R23 single-core, Cinebench R15 single-core, Cinebench R23 multi-core, PassMark floating-point math, PassMark physics, and both PassMark single-thread entries. These results point toward Cinebench rendering, floating-point calculation, physics simulation, and single-thread responsiveness.

The multithreaded picture is mixed. AMD leads Cinebench R15 multi-core and PassMark multithread, while Intel leads Cinebench R23 multi-core. Single-core is not mixed: Intel wins every single-core test recorded in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 7 253PQE has 10 cores and 20 threads.

Q: Which CPU has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE has a boost clock of 5.70, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 has a boost clock of 5.00.

Q: Which CPU is faster in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE scores 31390, which is 20.9% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390's 24828.

Q: Which CPU wins more head-to-head tests?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 wins 8 of the 15 recorded head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 7 253PQE wins 7.

Q: What memory bandwidth does each CPU support?

A: The AMD part supports 256.0 GB/s through quad-channel LPDDR5X. The Intel part supports 89.6 GB/s through dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which CPU has the larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 has 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 253PQE has 33 MB of shared L3 cache.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Halo codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 7 253PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. AMD lists Zen 5 as its architecture, while Intel does not list an architecture field in the same way.

The core configurations differ. AMD provides 12 cores and 24 threads. Intel provides 10 cores and 20 threads. Both designs use an 80 KB L1 cache per core, but the L2 and L3 allocations diverge: AMD gives each core 1 MB of L2 and shares 64 MB of L3, while Intel gives each core 2 MB of L2 and shares 33 MB of L3.

Memory architecture is a major split. AMD uses LPDDR5X memory on a quad-channel bus with 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Intel uses DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. Both CPUs support ECC memory.

The integrated graphics also differ. AMD integrates a Radeon 8050S, while Intel integrates UHD Graphics 770. The PCIe implementation differs as well: AMD exposes PCIe Gen 4 with 16 CPU-only lanes, while Intel exposes PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU-only lanes.

The two parts use different sockets. AMD uses AMD Socket FP11, and Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. The market segments differ too, with the AMD part listed as mobile and the Intel part listed as desktop.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 | Intel Core 7 253PQE |

| Cores | 12 | 10 |

| Threads | 24 | 20 |

| Base clock | 3.20 | 3.50 |

| Boost clock | 5.00 | 5.70 |

| TDP | 55 | 125 |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP11 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

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

| L3 cache | 64 MB (shared) | 33 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bus | Quad-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 256.0 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 8050S | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

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

| Part number | 100-000001421 | SA4QA |

The Intel Core 7 253PQE has a launch MSRP of $409.