AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U vs Intel Core 7 253PTE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The direct comparison between the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U and the Intel Core 7 253PTE is complicated by the fact that the database contains no shared benchmark results for these two processors. The Intel part has a full suite of 17 recorded benchmark scores, while the AMD part currently has zero recorded benchmark entries. This asymmetry means a traditional score-by-score comparison is impossible from the recorded data.

What can be analyzed is the Intel Core 7 253PTE's performance profile against its nearest rivals, which provides context for where this processor sits in the broader market. The Intel chip records an average benchmark score of 34,962 across its test suite. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13800H, scores 34,988, which places the Core 7 253PTE just 0.1% behind that part. The gap is equally narrow against the Intel Core i9-12900HX, which also scores 35,003 and likewise sits 0.1% ahead. On the other side, the Intel Xeon 6349P scores 34,890, putting the Core 7 253PTE 0.2% ahead of that workstation-class chip. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 scores 34,881, and the Core 7 253PTE leads it by the same 0.2% margin.

The percentile ranking reinforces this picture. The Intel Core 7 253PTE sits at the 84th percentile among all CPUs in the database, meaning it outperforms roughly 84% of recorded processors. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U, by contrast, sits at the 50th percentile, though that figure is based on its product classification rather than actual benchmark data, since no scores are recorded for it.

Looking at the Intel part's individual benchmark results, the strongest showing comes in the PassMark multi-thread test, where it scores 25,031. The Cinebench R23 multi-core test shows a score of 21,276, which is a substantial result for a 45-watt part. Single-thread performance is comparatively strong as well: the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,003 and the PassMark single-thread score of 3,794 both indicate a processor that handles lightly threaded workloads with authority.

The data reveals a processor that trades blows with high-end mobile and desktop chips from the previous generation. Being within 0.1% of the Core i7-13800H and Core i9-12900HX suggests the Core 7 253PTE delivers performance in the same tier as those established parts, while its 0.2% lead over the Xeon 6349P and Ryzen 5 150 shows it also edges out some server and embedded alternatives.

FAQ

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No. The database lists zero benchmarks for the AMD part, while the Intel Core 7 253PTE has 17 recorded test results across Cinebench and PassMark workloads.

Q: How does the Intel Core 7 253PTE compare to its closest rival, the Intel Core i7-13800H?

A: The Core 7 253PTE records an average benchmark score of 34,962, which is 0.1% lower than the Core i7-13800H's average score of 34,988.

Q: What is the Intel Core 7 253PTE's strongest benchmark result?

A: The highest recorded score is 275,828 in the PassMark data compression test. Among compute-oriented workloads, the PassMark multi-thread score of 25,031 and the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21,276 are the most prominent.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE boosts to 5.40 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U boosts to 4.90 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U and the Intel Core 7 253PTE list ECC memory support as enabled.

Q: What is the Intel Core 7 253PTE's market segment classification?

A: The database classifies it as a Desktop processor, whereas the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U is classified as a Mobile processor.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 7 253PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel's own fabs. The transistor counts and die sizes reflect this divergence: AMD lists 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die, while Intel does not provide either figure in the database.

Core topology differs substantially. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part has 10 cores and 20 threads. This gives Intel a 4-core and 8-thread advantage in raw parallelism. Cache organization also diverges. The AMD processor allocates 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with a shared 16 MB L3 pool. The Intel processor allocates 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core, with a larger shared 33 MB L3 cache.

Memory support reveals another architectural split. The AMD chip supports only DDR5 memory, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both run dual-channel memory configurations, and both list the same peak memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. PCIe capabilities differ as well: AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The newer PCIe standard on the Intel side offers higher per-lane bandwidth, though AMD provides more total lanes.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U carries the Radeon 760M, while the Intel Core 7 253PTE uses the UHD Graphics 730. Both are integrated solutions, but they represent different graphics architectures and performance tiers.

The release timeline places these chips in different generations. The AMD part was released in April 2024, while the Intel part carries a March 2026 release date. Both are listed as Active in production status, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Specification Differences

The core specifications show clear separation between the two processors. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U has 6 cores and 12 threads, whereas the Intel Core 7 253PTE has 10 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks differ significantly: the AMD chip runs at 3.50 GHz, while the Intel chip runs at 1.80 GHz. Boost clocks reverse the order, with Intel reaching 5.40 GHz against AMD's 4.90 GHz.

Thermal design power favors the AMD part. The Ryzen Embedded 8640U is rated at 28 watts TDP, while the Core 7 253PTE is rated at 45 watts. This 17-watt difference has implications for cooling requirements and system power budgets, though the Intel part's higher core count and boost clock suggest where the extra power goes.

Sockets are incompatible. AMD uses Socket FP8, while Intel uses Socket 1700. The market segments also differ: AMD is classified as Mobile, Intel as Desktop. Process nodes separate the two as well, with AMD on 4 nm and Intel on 10 nm.

Cache specifications show Intel with larger allocations across all levels: 80 KB versus 64 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB versus 1 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB versus 16 MB of shared L3. Memory support gives Intel more flexibility with both DDR4 and DDR5, while AMD is limited to DDR5. Both support ECC memory and dual-channel operation.

PCIe generations differ, with AMD offering Gen 4 at 20 lanes and Intel offering Gen 5 at 16 lanes. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $384, while the AMD part has no launch price recorded in the database. The Intel part also has a known part number, SA4QK, while the AMD part's part number is listed as unknown.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports only a partial verdict, since the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U has no benchmark scores in the database. What can be stated with confidence is that the Intel Core 7 253PTE is a high-performing processor that places at the 84th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 34,962 that puts it within 0.1% of the Core i7-13800H and Core i9-12900HX, and 0.2% ahead of the Xeon 6349P and Ryzen 5 150.

For users comparing these two specific parts, the Intel chip offers more cores, more threads, a higher boost clock, larger caches, and broader memory support. The AMD chip offers a lower TDP, a smaller process node, more PCIe lanes, and a mobile form factor classification. The Intel part's 84th percentile ranking indicates strong overall performance, while the AMD part's 50th percentile ranking is based on classification rather than measured results.

The absence of AMD benchmark data means no direct performance comparison can be drawn from the database. The Intel part is demonstrably competitive with established high-end processors from both Intel and AMD, as shown by its near-identical scores to the Core i7-13800H and its slight edge over the Ryzen 5 150. Whether the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U can match or exceed those results remains unanswerable from the current data.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 253PTE wins in every category where recorded data exists. Its 10 cores and 20 threads provide a parallel processing advantage over the AMD part's 6 cores and 12 threads. The 5.40 GHz boost clock exceeds the AMD part's 4.90 GHz maximum. The larger 33 MB L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache give it more on-die storage for working sets. Support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory makes it adaptable to existing and new platforms. Its PCIe Gen 5 interface provides newer connectivity standards.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8640U wins in categories that favor efficiency and integration. Its 28-watt TDP is substantially lower than the Intel part's 45-watt rating, which suits power-constrained embedded deployments. The 4 nm process node from TSMC represents a more advanced manufacturing technology than Intel's 10 nm node. The 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes exceed the Intel part's 16 Gen 5 lanes in total lane count. Its Mobile market classification and Socket FP8 form factor target compact, low-power systems.

In benchmark performance, the Intel part's recorded scores show strength across the board. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21,276 and PassMark multi-thread score of 25,031 indicate robust throughput for heavily threaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,003 and PassMark single-thread score of 3,794 demonstrate that the Intel chip does not sacrifice lightly threaded performance despite its higher core count. The data compression score of 275,828 and floating-point math score of 67,209 further illustrate the Intel part's versatility.

The AMD part's advantages are architectural rather than measured. Without benchmark scores, the database cannot confirm where the Ryzen Embedded 8640U would win in application performance. Its lower TDP, smaller process node, and mobile classification suggest it targets different deployment scenarios than the Intel part. The choice between these processors, based on the available data, favors the Intel Core 7 253PTE for any workload where measured performance matters, while the AMD part appeals to designs prioritizing power efficiency and compact form factors.