AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX vs Intel Core 7 253PTE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark database records a completely one-sided comparison between these two desktop processors. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX wins all 17 head-to-head benchmark tests, while the Intel Core 7 253PTE records zero wins. This is not a close contest by any measure, as the AMD part dominates across every workload category represented in the data.

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX delivers its largest advantages in compute-heavy tasks. The PassMark extended instructions test shows a 346.6% lead, the find prime numbers test shows a 311% lead, and random string sorting shows a 253.6% lead. These are workloads that scale directly with core count and memory bandwidth, both areas where the Threadripper PRO part holds substantial hardware advantages. The data compression test also favors AMD heavily at 233.9% ahead, while physics simulation shows a 215.3% delta.

The Intel Core 7 253PTE does not win anywhere, but its narrowest deficit appears in single-threaded PassMark tests. The PassMark single thread score of 3794 trails the AMD score of 4530 by 19.4%, which is the smallest gap in the entire head-to-head set. This suggests that in lightly threaded workloads, the Intel part is comparatively less disadvantaged, though it still falls short. The Cinebench single-core tests tell a different story, with AMD leading by 180.1% in R15, 179.7% in R20, and 179.7% in R23, indicating that the AMD architecture holds a much firmer single-core advantage in rendering workloads than in PassMark's single-thread test.

The average benchmark score places the AMD part at 101041, which sits at the 97th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel part averages 34962, at the 84th percentile. The AMD processor's nearest rivals in the database are other server and workstation parts: the AMD EPYC 7513 at 102244 (1.2% higher), the AMD EPYC 8324P at 103329 (2.2% higher), the AMD EPYC 4585PX at 99324 (1.7% lower), and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX at 98504 (2.6% lower). The Intel part's nearest rivals are mobile and desktop processors: the Intel Core i7-13800H at 34988 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core i9-12900HX at 35003 (0.1% higher), the Intel Xeon 6349P at 34890 (0.2% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 5 150 at 34881 (0.2% lower). These rival clusters show that the two compared parts occupy entirely different performance tiers.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX belongs to the high-end workstation category, while the Intel Core 7 253PTE belongs to the mainstream desktop category. The AMD part sits at the 97th percentile of all CPUs, and its average benchmark score of 101041 is roughly three times the Intel part's 34962. The launch MSRP for the AMD part is $1649. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $384.

For users whose workloads involve heavy multi-threaded rendering, data compression, encryption, extended instruction sets, prime number calculations, floating-point math, integer math, physics simulation, and random string sorting, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX is the only viable choice based on the recorded data. It leads by margins ranging from 97.5% to 346.6% across those tests. The AMD part also leads in every Cinebench test, both single-core and multi-core, with deltas around 180% in R15, R20, and R23.

The Intel Core 7 253PTE, with its 84th percentile ranking, is a capable desktop processor but does not compete in the same performance class. Its closest rivals are the Intel Core i7-13800H, Intel Core i9-12900HX, Intel Xeon 6349P, and AMD Ryzen 5 150, all of which score within 0.2% of it. The Intel part's integrated UHD Graphics 730 is a feature the AMD part lacks entirely, as the Threadripper PRO has no integrated graphics. The Intel part also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD part supports only DDR5. These differences matter for platform-level decisions, but they do not change the benchmark outcomes.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single delta in the entire comparison appears in the PassMark extended instructions test. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX scores 76363, while the Intel Core 7 253PTE scores 17099, a 346.6% advantage. This test likely exercises SIMD and specialized instruction paths, where the AMD Zen 5 architecture and its 16 cores provide a decisive edge.

The PassMark find prime numbers test shows a 311% lead for AMD, with scores of 337 versus 82. Random string sorting shows a 253.6% lead, with 99813 versus 28227. Data compression shows a 233.9% lead, with 920954 versus 275828. Physics simulation shows a 215.3% lead, with 4156 versus 1318. Data encryption shows an 186.4% lead, with 44389 versus 15500.

The Cinebench suite consistently shows AMD ahead by roughly 180% across all six tests. The R15 multi-core score is 5996 versus 2144 (179.7%), R15 single-core is 846 versus 302 (180.1%), R20 multi-core is 24987 versus 8935 (179.7%), R20 single-core is 3527 versus 1261 (179.7%), R23 multi-core is 59494 versus 21276 (179.6%), and R23 single-core is 8399 versus 3003 (179.7%).

The PassMark multi-thread test shows AMD at 67035 versus 25031, a 167.8% lead. Floating-point math shows AMD at 156215 versus 67209, a 132.4% lead. Integer math shows the smallest multi-core delta at 97.5%, with 236120 versus 119552. The PassMark single-thread test shows the smallest overall delta at 19.4%, with 4530 versus 3794.

The pattern is consistent: AMD wins every test, with the smallest margins in single-threaded integer work and the largest margins in specialized instruction workloads and multi-threaded data manipulation. The Intel part's single-thread PassMark score of 3794 is respectable relative to its own class, but it still trails the AMD part by nearly a fifth.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core 7 253PTE has 10 cores and 20 threads.

Q: What is the clock speed difference between the two?

A: The AMD part has a base clock of 4.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 1.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. Both reach the same boost speed, but the AMD base clock is substantially higher.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX has 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 253PTE has 33 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor supports more memory channels and bandwidth?

A: The AMD part supports eight-channel memory with 409.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel part supports dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. Both support ECC memory, and the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD part supports only DDR5.

Q: What PCIe lane counts do the two processors offer?

A: The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX provides Gen 5 with 128 lanes (CPU only). The Intel Core 7 253PTE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Q: Does either processor include integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX uses the Zen 5 architecture with the codename Shimada Peak. The database lists its generation as Ryzen Threadripper, with a process node of 4 nm from TSMC. The Intel Core 7 253PTE uses the codename Bartlett Lake, with a process node of 10 nm from Intel. The Intel part's architecture field is not specified, but its generation is listed as Core 7 (Bartlett Lake).

The AMD part uses the AMD Socket sTR5, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part is built from 16,630 million transistors across a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel part's transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database. The AMD part has a 64 KB L1 cache per core and 1 MB L2 cache per core. The Intel part has an 80 KB L1 cache per core and 2 MB L2 cache per core. The L3 cache totals 64 MB for AMD and 33 MB shared for Intel.

The AMD processor supports 128 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, while the Intel processor supports 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part does not. The AMD part's TDP is 350 watts, while the Intel part's TDP is 45 watts. The AMD part was released on 2025-07-22, and the Intel part was released on 2026-03-08. Both are listed as Active in production status and target the desktop market segment.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every specification field recorded in the database. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core 7 253PTE has 10 cores and 20 threads. The base clocks differ by 2.70 GHz, with AMD at 4.50 GHz and Intel at 1.80 GHz. Both boost to 5.40 GHz. The TDP differs by 305 watts, with AMD at 350 watts and Intel at 45 watts.

The sockets differ, with AMD using sTR5 and Intel using Socket 1700. The process nodes differ, with AMD at 4 nm from TSMC and Intel at 10 nm from Intel. The L1 cache per core differs, with AMD at 64 KB and Intel at 80 KB. The L2 cache per core differs, with AMD at 1 MB and Intel at 2 MB. The L3 cache differs, with AMD at 64 MB and Intel at 33 MB shared.

Memory support differs: AMD supports only DDR5 with an eight-channel bus and 409.6 GB/s bandwidth, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. PCIe lane counts differ, with AMD at 128 Gen 5 lanes and Intel at 16 Gen 5 lanes. The AMD part has no integrated graphics, while the Intel part includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked. The launch MSRP differs, with AMD at $1649 and Intel at $384. The release dates differ, with AMD on 2025-07-22 and Intel on 2026-03-08. The part numbers are 100-000000725 for AMD and SA4QK for Intel.