AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 vs Intel Core 7 253PQE Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data positions the Intel Core 7 253PQE as the stronger performer of the two, with an average benchmark score of 55919 against an AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 that shows no recorded benchmark scores in the database. The Intel part sits at the 91st percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD part sits at the 50th percentile, a direct indication of where each lands in the overall performance distribution. The AMD chip has no benchmark entries, no average score, and no nearest rivals listed, meaning any direct numerical comparison must rely solely on the Intel side’s recorded results and the architectural differences between the two.

The Intel Core 7 253PQE is the processor for workloads that demand sustained multi-threaded throughput. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 31390 and PassMark multithread score of 41656 demonstrate a chip designed for heavy parallel work. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485, with its 8 cores and 16 threads against Intel’s 10 cores and 20 threads, is positioned for efficiency-first mobile platforms, as indicated by its 55 W TDP and quad-channel LPDDR5X memory support. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier, so both are locked for overclocking.

The AMD part is the choice for memory-bandwidth-sensitive applications, given its 273.1 GB/s memory bandwidth against Intel’s 89.6 GB/s, and its 4 nm process node from TSMC suggests a denser, more power-efficient design. However, without any benchmark scores recorded for the AMD chip, the database cannot confirm its actual performance level. The Intel part, by contrast, has a full suite of measurements, and its nearest rivals all sit within a narrow band: Intel Core i9-14900HX at 56004 (0.2% ahead), AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 at 56273 (0.6% ahead), AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 at 56306 (0.7% ahead), and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX at 56555 (1.1% ahead). This clustering shows the Intel Core 7 253PQE is effectively tied with a set of high-end mobile and workstation parts, falling just short of each by less than 1.2%.

For users who can act on the recorded data, the Intel Core 7 253PQE is the only option with verified performance numbers, and those numbers place it near the top of the database’s CPU rankings. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 remains a specification-driven alternative, notable for its memory bandwidth and process node, but its absence from the benchmark records leaves its practical performance unmeasured.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different foundries and process nodes. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 uses a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 70.6 mm², while the Intel Core 7 253PQE uses a 10 nm process at Intel, with no die size recorded. The codenames differ as well: AMD’s part is Gorgon Halo, and Intel’s is Bartlett Lake. The AMD generation is listed as Ryzen AI Max PRO (Zen 5), while Intel’s generation is Core 7 (Bartlett Lake).

Core counts diverge significantly. The AMD chip has 8 cores and 16 threads; the Intel chip has 10 cores and 20 threads. Cache layouts also differ. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core and 32 MB of shared L3, while the Intel part has 2 MB of L2 per core and 33 MB of shared L3. This gives Intel a larger total cache footprint per core and a slightly larger L3 pool.

Memory support is a major architectural split. The AMD chip supports LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus with 273.1 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. The PCIe interface also differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ as well. AMD pairs the Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 with a Radeon 8050S, while Intel pairs the Core 7 253PQE with UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part is classified as Mobile, and the Intel part as Desktop, which aligns with their respective sockets: AMD Socket FP11 for the Ryzen chip and Intel Socket 1700 for the Core 7 chip.

Release dates are close: the Intel part was released on 2026-03-08, and the AMD part on 2026-05-19. Both are marked as Active in production status. The Intel part has a recorded part number of SA4QA and a launch MSRP of $409. The AMD part has a part number of 100-000002144 and no launch MSRP recorded.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for this pair, and the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has no individual benchmark scores at all. The Intel Core 7 253PQE, however, has a complete set of recorded results that define its performance profile.

In Cinebench R15, the Intel chip scores 3163 in multicore and 446 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 13183 in multicore and 1861 in single-core. In Cinebench R23, it scores 31390 in multicore and 4431 in single-core. These results show a consistent pattern: multicore scaling is strong, with the R23 multicore figure roughly seven times the R23 single-core figure, which aligns with a 10-core, 20-thread design.

PassMark results for the Intel chip are extensive. The multithread score is 41656, and the single-thread score is 4389. Integer math scores 137795, floating-point math scores 105279, and extended instructions score 32390. Data compression scores 487335, data encryption scores 25515, and random string sorting scores 54222. Physics scores 2970, and find prime numbers scores 206.

The nearest rival data provides context for the Intel chip’s standing. The Intel Core i9-14900HX averages 56004, which is 0.2% above the Core 7 253PQE’s 55919. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 averages 56273, 0.6% above. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 averages 56306, 0.7% above. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX averages 56555, 1.1% above. All four rivals are within 1.1% of the Intel part, making the Core 7 253PQE statistically equivalent to a cluster of high-end processors.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has no scores to compare. Its percentile rank of 50 places it at the median of all CPUs in the database, but this rank is not supported by any recorded benchmark. The Intel chip’s 91st percentile is supported by 17 recorded benchmark scores. Any claim about the AMD chip’s performance would be speculative, and this analysis does not make such claims.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors:

• Cores: AMD 8, Intel 10
• Threads: AMD 16, Intel 20
• Base clock: AMD 3.60 GHz, Intel 3.50 GHz
• Boost clock: AMD 5.00 GHz, Intel 5.70 GHz
• TDP: AMD 55 W, Intel 125 W
• Socket: AMD Socket FP11, Intel Socket 1700
• Codename: AMD Gorgon Halo, Intel Bartlett Lake
• Generation: AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO (Zen 5), Intel Core 7 (Bartlett Lake)
• Process node: AMD 4 nm, Intel 10 nm
• Foundry: AMD TSMC, Intel Intel
• Die size: AMD 70.6 mm², Intel not recorded
• L2 cache: AMD 1 MB per core, Intel 2 MB per core
• L3 cache: AMD 32 MB shared, Intel 33 MB shared
• Memory support: AMD LPDDR5X, Intel DDR4 and DDR5
• Memory bus: AMD quad-channel, Intel dual-channel
• Memory bandwidth: AMD 273.1 GB/s, Intel 89.6 GB/s
• PCIe: AMD Gen 4, 16 lanes (CPU only), Intel Gen 5, 16 lanes (CPU only)
• Integrated graphics: AMD Radeon 8050S, Intel UHD Graphics 770
• Market segment: AMD Mobile, Intel Desktop
• Release date: AMD 2026-05-19, Intel 2026-03-08
• Launch MSRP: AMD not recorded, Intel $409
• Part number: AMD 100-000002144, Intel SA4QA
• Average benchmark score: AMD 0, Intel 55919
• Percentile vs all CPUs: AMD 50, Intel 91

Fields that are the same include ECC memory support (both true), multiplier unlocked (both false), L1 cache (both 80 KB per core), production status (both Active), and PCIe lane count (both 16 lanes, CPU only).

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE boosts to 5.70 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 boosts to 5.00 GHz. The Intel chip also has a lower base clock at 3.50 GHz versus 3.60 GHz for the AMD chip.

Q: How does the memory bandwidth compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 provides 273.1 GB/s over a quad-channel LPDDR5X bus. The Intel Core 7 253PQE provides 89.6 GB/s over a dual-channel bus supporting DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD chip offers more than three times the bandwidth.

Q: What is the Intel Core 7 253PQE’s standing among its nearest rivals?

A: Its average benchmark score is 55919. The Intel Core i9-14900HX is 0.2% ahead, the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 is 0.6% ahead, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 is 0.7% ahead, and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX is 1.1% ahead. All four rivals are within 1.1% of the Intel part.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No. The database lists no benchmarks, no average score, and no nearest rivals for the AMD chip. Its percentile rank of 50 is recorded, but it is not supported by any individual test results.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE has 10 cores and 20 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What are the TDP and process node differences?

A: The AMD chip has a TDP of 55 W and uses a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel chip has a TDP of 125 W and uses a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD part also has a recorded die size of 70.6 mm², while the Intel die size is not recorded.