AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U vs Intel Core 7 253PQE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U and Intel Core 7 253PQE occupy very different performance positions, and the recorded data shows a clear split. The Intel Core 7 253PQE wins every single benchmark in the database, which makes sense given its higher core count, higher clock speeds, and desktop-class power envelope. However, the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U has no benchmark scores recorded at all in the database, so the comparison is entirely one-directional: the Intel part has measurable results, while the AMD part does not appear in any benchmark tests.

The Intel Core 7 253PQE delivers its strongest results in multi-threaded workloads. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 31390, which places it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs in the database. That percentile ranking means it outperforms roughly nine out of ten recorded processors. Its nearest rivals in the database are all high-end parts: the Intel Core i9-14900HX scores 56004 (0.2% higher), the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 scores 56273 (0.6% higher), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 scores 56306 (0.7% higher), and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX scores 56555 (1.1% higher). The Intel Core 7 253PQE trails these parts by less than 1.1%, which is a narrow margin for a 10-core desktop processor.

For single-threaded performance, the Intel part shows strong results as well. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4431, its Cinebench R20 single-core score of 1861, and its Cinebench R15 single-core score of 446 all reflect a high boost clock of 5.70 GHz. The PassMark single-thread score of 4389 confirms this pattern. In integer math, the Intel processor scores 137795, and in floating-point math it scores 105279. These are substantial numbers for a desktop part.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U, by contrast, has no recorded benchmark data. The database shows zero benchmark entries for it, a 50th percentile ranking among all CPUs, and an average benchmark score of zero. This means the data cannot show where the AMD part wins because no measurements exist for it. The comparison must therefore rely on architectural specifications and the recorded performance of the Intel part alone.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U uses Zen 4 architecture under the codename Hawk Point, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It integrates 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 253PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with no transistor count or die size recorded in the database.

Core and thread counts differ significantly. The AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel part has 10 cores and 20 threads. That is a 25% core advantage and a 25% thread advantage for Intel. Base clocks also differ: the AMD processor runs at 3.30 GHz base, while the Intel processor runs at 3.50 GHz base. Boost clocks show a larger gap: the AMD part boosts to 5.10 GHz, while the Intel part boosts to 5.70 GHz.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 253PQE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part offers more than double the L3 cache and double the L2 cache per core.

Power envelopes are dramatically different. The AMD part has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel part has a TDP of 125 watts. That is a 97-watt difference, and it reflects their different market segments: the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U is a mobile processor, while the Intel Core 7 253PQE is a desktop processor. The sockets also differ: the AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700.

Memory support shows both commonalities and differences. Both support dual-channel memory and both have an identical memory bandwidth figure of 89.6 GB/s. Both also support ECC memory. However, the AMD part supports only DDR5, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. PCIe generations differ as well: the AMD part provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U uses the Radeon 780M, while the Intel Core 7 253PQE uses UHD Graphics 770. Neither part has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part has a recorded part number of SA4QA, while the AMD part's part number is unknown.

Release dates place these products far apart. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U was released on 2024-04-01, while the Intel Core 7 253PQE was released on 2026-03-08. The Intel part also has a launch MSRP of $409, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Because the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U has no benchmark scores in the database, every head-to-head comparison must rely on the Intel Core 7 253PQE's recorded measurements. The database shows zero wins for the AMD part and zero wins for the Intel part in head-to-head tests, since no paired benchmark runs exist. However, the Intel processor's absolute scores provide a clear picture of its capability.

In Cinebench R15, the Intel part scores 3163 in multi-core and 446 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 13183 in multi-core and 1861 in single-core. In Cinebench R23, it scores 31390 in multi-core and 4431 in single-core. The multi-core scores scale consistently with the 10-core, 20-thread configuration, and the single-core scores align with the 5.70 GHz boost clock.

PassMark results reinforce this picture. The Intel processor scores 41656 in multi-thread, 4389 in single-thread, 137795 in integer math, 105279 in floating-point math, 32390 in extended instructions, 25515 in data encryption, 487335 in data compression, 54222 in random string sorting, 2970 in physics, and 206 in find prime numbers. These numbers cover a wide range of workload types, from compression and encryption to math and sorting.

The nearest rivals in the database provide context for the Intel part's standing. The Intel Core i9-14900HX averages 56004, which is only 0.2% higher than the Core 7 253PQE's average benchmark score of 55919. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 averages 56273, which is 0.6% higher. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 averages 56306, which is 0.7% higher. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX averages 56555, which is 1.1% higher. These margins are small, suggesting the Intel Core 7 253PQE sits right at the edge of a performance tier occupied by flagship mobile and desktop parts.

The 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs further contextualizes the Intel part. An average benchmark score of 55919 places it above the vast majority of recorded processors in the database. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U, with no benchmark scores, cannot be ranked against these figures. The data therefore shows no measurable performance advantage for the AMD part in any workload category.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear conclusion: the Intel Core 7 253PQE delivers substantially higher measured performance than the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U, but the comparison is incomplete because the AMD part has no benchmark results in the database. The Intel part's 10 cores, 20 threads, 5.70 GHz boost clock, and 125-watt TDP explain its strong benchmark outcomes. The AMD part's 8 cores, 16 threads, 5.10 GHz boost clock, and 28-watt TDP indicate a much lower power budget and likely lower sustained performance, but no measured scores confirm this.

The Intel Core 7 253PQE is the clear choice for workloads that demand high multi-threaded throughput. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 31390 and PassMark multi-thread score of 41656 demonstrate strong parallel processing capability. Its single-thread score of 4389 in PassMark and 4431 in Cinebench R23 also show solid responsiveness in lightly threaded tasks. The 91st percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 55919 place it among high-performance desktop processors.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U, by contrast, targets a different use case. As a mobile processor with a 28-watt TDP, it is built for power efficiency rather than raw performance. The data shows its specifications: 8 cores, 16 threads, 3.30 GHz base, 5.10 GHz boost, Zen 4 architecture, 4 nm process, and 16 MB of L3 cache. These specifications suggest a capable mobile processor, but without benchmark scores, the database cannot confirm its relative standing.

For users prioritizing measured performance, the Intel Core 7 253PQE is the only part with recorded results, and those results are strong. For users prioritizing power efficiency and mobile form factors, the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U offers a lower TDP and a mobile socket, but the database provides no performance evidence to support a choice. The data favors the Intel part strictly on the basis of available measurements.

FAQ

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 7 253PQE has 10 cores and 20 threads.

Q: What are the boost clocks of the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U boosts to 5.10 GHz. The Intel Core 7 253PQE boosts to 5.70 GHz.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U has a TDP of 28 watts. The Intel Core 7 253PQE has a TDP of 125 watts.

Q: Which processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U supports only DDR5.

Q: What is the L3 cache size for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U has 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 253PQE has 33 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the Intel Core 7 253PQE's average benchmark score and percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE has an average benchmark score of 55919 and ranks in the 91st percentile of all CPUs in the database.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U | Intel Core 7 253PQE |

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

| Cores | 8 | 10 |

| Threads | 16 | 20 |

| Base Clock | 3.30 GHz | 3.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 5.70 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 125 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

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

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

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

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

| ECC Memory | Yes | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 780M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2024-04-01 | 2026-03-08 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $409 |

| Part Number | Unknown | SA4QA |