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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data contains a complete benchmark suite only for the Intel Core 7 253PTE. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U has no benchmark scores in the database, so direct head-to-head comparisons cannot be calculated. Instead, the Intel part's results can be interpreted against its nearest rivals.

The Intel Core 7 253PTE delivers a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21276 and a single-core score of 3003. In Cinebench R20, the multicore result is 8935 with a single-core score of 1261. The older Cinebench R15 test shows a multicore score of 2144 and a single-core score of 302. These results place the processor in the 84th percentile of all CPUs in the database.

PassMark benchmarks show a multithread score of 25031 and a single-thread score of 3794. Integer math reaches 119552, while floating point math scores 67209. Data compression scores 275828, data encryption scores 15500, and extended instructions score 17099. The physics test reaches 1318, random string sorting scores 28227, and find prime numbers scores 82.

The nearest rival comparisons show the Intel Core 7 253PTE with an average benchmark score of 34962. The Intel Core i7-13800H sits 0.1% higher at 34988, and the Intel Core i9-12900HX also sits 0.1% higher at 35003. On the lower side, the Intel Xeon 6349P trails by 0.2% at 34890, and the AMD Ryzen 5 150 trails by 0.2% at 34881. This places the Core 7 253PTE in a tight performance cluster where the differences are minimal.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing processes and design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U uses a 4 nm process at TSMC with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 253PTE uses a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD part is built on Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename, while the Intel part uses the Bartlett Lake codename.

Core counts differ significantly. The AMD chip has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel chip has 10 cores and 20 threads. The Intel part offers 25% more cores and 25% more threads. Clock speeds also differ: the AMD part has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, while the Intel part has a base clock of 1.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Intel chip boosts 0.30 GHz higher but has a much lower base clock.

Cache configurations show structural differences. The AMD part uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel part uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip has double the L2 per core and more than double the shared L3 cache.

Memory support differs. The AMD part supports DDR5 only with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel with the same 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe capabilities differ. The AMD part uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel platform offers a newer PCIe generation but fewer lanes.

Integrated graphics differ. The AMD part uses the Radeon 780M, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730.

The AMD part targets the mobile market segment with a 28 W TDP and uses AMD Socket FP8. The Intel part targets the desktop market segment with a 45 W TDP and uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part was released on 2024-04-01, while the Intel part has a release date of 2026-03-08. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The data shows two processors aimed at different market segments with different design priorities. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U is a mobile part with a 28 W TDP, 8 cores, and a high 5.10 GHz boost clock. The Intel Core 7 253PTE is a desktop part with a 45 W TDP, 10 cores, and a 5.40 GHz boost clock.

The Intel part has more cores, more threads, more L3 cache, and a higher boost clock. It also supports DDR4 alongside DDR5 and uses PCIe Gen 5. The AMD part uses a smaller 4 nm process, has a higher base clock, and offers more PCIe lanes. The AMD part also has a lower TDP, which suggests it is designed for power-constrained embedded applications.

The Intel part's benchmark scores and 84th percentile ranking show it performs competitively within 0.2% of its nearest rivals. The AMD part has no recorded benchmarks, so no performance verdict can be derived for it from the database.

For users who need more cores, more threads, and a desktop platform, the Intel Core 7 253PTE is the only one with measurable performance data. For users who need a mobile embedded part with lower power consumption and a smaller process node, the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U is the choice, though its performance cannot be quantified from current data.

FAQ

Q: How many cores does each processor have?

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

Q: What is the boost clock for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel Core 7 253PTE has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports DDR4 memory?

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

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U has a TDP of 28 W. The Intel Core 7 253PTE has a TDP of 45 W.

Q: What is the Intel Core 7 253PTE's Cinebench R23 multicore score?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE scores 21276 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 3003 in single-core.

Q: How does the Intel Core 7 253PTE compare to the Intel Core i7-13800H in average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE has an average benchmark score of 34962, which is 0.1% lower than the Intel Core i7-13800H's score of 34988.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 253PTE wins on core count, thread count, L3 cache size, and boost clock. Its 10 cores and 20 threads provide a threading advantage over the AMD part's 8 cores and 16 threads. The 33 MB shared L3 cache is more than double the AMD part's 16 MB. The 5.40 GHz boost clock is 0.30 GHz higher than the AMD part's 5.10 GHz. The Intel part also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, offering memory flexibility, and uses PCIe Gen 5 for newer connectivity.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U wins on process node, base clock, PCIe lane count, and power efficiency. The 4 nm process at TSMC is smaller than Intel's 10 nm process. The 3.30 GHz base clock is significantly higher than the Intel part's 1.80 GHz. The AMD part provides 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes compared to the Intel part's 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. The 28 W TDP is substantially lower than the Intel part's 45 W TDP, which matters for embedded and mobile deployments.

The market segments also differ. The AMD part is positioned for mobile applications, while the Intel part is positioned for desktop applications. The AMD part's release date of 2024-04-01 predates the Intel part's release date of 2026-03-08.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in the following specification fields:

• Cores: AMD 8, Intel 10
• Threads: AMD 16, Intel 20
• Base clock: AMD 3.30 GHz, Intel 1.80 GHz
• Boost clock: AMD 5.10 GHz, Intel 5.40 GHz
• TDP: AMD 28 W, Intel 45 W
• Socket: AMD Socket FP8, Intel Socket 1700
• Codename: Hawk Point, Bartlett Lake
• Process node: 4 nm (TSMC), 10 nm (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 and DDR5
• PCIe: Gen 4 with 20 lanes, Gen 5 with 16 lanes
• Integrated graphics: Radeon 780M, UHD Graphics 730
• Market segment: Mobile, Desktop
• Release date: 2024-04-01, 2026-03-08
• Transistors: 25,000 million, not recorded
• Die size: 178 mm², not recorded
• Part number: unknown, SA4QK
• Launch MSRP: not recorded, $384