Intel Core 7 160UL vs Intel Core 7 253PTE Comparison

The Intel Core 7 160UL and Intel Core 7 253PTE are both 10-core Intel Socket 1700 desktop processors, but the recorded data separates them clearly. The 253PTE wins all 17 head-to-head comparisons, records an average benchmark score of 34962 against 14232, and sits at the 84th percentile of all CPUs, compared with the 69th percentile for the 160UL.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The 253PTE averages 34962, while the 160UL averages 14232. The 253PTE also sits at the 84th percentile of all CPUs, versus the 69th percentile for the 160UL.

Q: What is the head-to-head result?

A: The 253PTE wins all 17 recorded comparisons, and the 160UL wins none. The closest margin is in PassMark single-thread, where the 160UL scores 3391 and the 253PTE scores 3794, a 10.6% gap.

Q: Do the two processors share the same core count and socket?

A: Yes. Both use Intel Socket 1700 and have 10 cores. The thread counts differ: 12 threads for the 160UL and 20 threads for the 253PTE.

Q: How do Cinebench R23 scores compare?

A: The 160UL scores 9386 in multi-core and 1325 in single-core. The 253PTE scores 21276 in multi-core and 3003 in single-core. The 160UL trails by 55.9% in both tests.

Q: Which processor has the larger cache?

A: The 253PTE has 2 MB of L2 per core and 33 MB of shared L3. The 160UL has 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 12 MB of shared L3. L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core.

Q: Where do the nearest rivals sit in the database?

A: The 160UL is 0.3% below the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C, 0.3% above the Intel Core i5-10400F, 0.5% above the Intel Xeon 6756E, and 0.6% below the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U. The 253PTE is 0.1% below the Intel Core i7-13800H and Intel Core i9-12900HX, and 0.2% above the Intel Xeon 6349P and AMD Ryzen 5 150.

Architecture Differences

Both processors are built on Intel's 10 nm process and use Intel Socket 1700, but their internal designs differ. The 160UL is Raptor Lake with the Raptor Lake-PS codename; the 253PTE is listed under the Bartlett Lake codename. Both have 10 cores, but the 160UL has 12 threads while the 253PTE has 20 threads. L2 cache per core is 1.25 MB on the 160UL and 2 MB on the 253PTE. Shared L3 cache is 12 MB on the 160UL and 33 MB on the 253PTE.

The 253PTE adds ECC memory support and lists memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s; the 160UL does not support ECC and has no listed memory bandwidth. PCIe connectivity differs as well: Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes on the 160UL, Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes on the 253PTE. The integrated graphics are also different: Iris Xe Graphics 96EU on the 160UL, UHD Graphics 730 on the 253PTE. The 160UL was released on 2024-04-07, while the 253PTE is dated 2026-03-08. Both are active products.

Fields that do not differ include 10 cores, a 1.80 base clock, 80 KB of L1 per core, DDR4 and DDR5 memory support, a dual-channel memory bus, Intel Socket 1700, the 10 nm process, Intel as foundry, desktop market segment, active production status, and a locked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Every recorded head-to-head benchmark goes to the 253PTE. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the 160UL scores 9386 and the 253PTE scores 21276, a 55.9% gap. R23 single-core is 1325 against 3003, also a 55.9% gap. Cinebench R20 repeats the pattern: 3942 versus 8935 in multi-core and 556 versus 1261 in single-core. Cinebench R15 multi-core is 946 versus 2144, and R15 single-core is 133 versus 302.

The PassMark suite contains the largest margins. Extended instructions show the widest gap: 5832 versus 17099, a 65.9% difference. Floating point math is 25670 versus 67209, a 61.8% gap. Data compression is 108953 versus 275828, a 60.5% gap. Integer math is 47515 versus 119552, a 60.3% gap. Random string sorting is 11843 versus 28227, a 58% gap. Data encryption is 7146 versus 15500, a 53.9% gap. PassMark multithread is 11043 versus 25031, a 55.9% gap. Physics is 819 versus 1318, a 37.9% gap. Find prime numbers is 50 versus 82, a 39% gap.

The closest result is PassMark single-thread, where the 160UL scores 3391 and the 253PTE scores 3794, a 10.6% gap. The head-to-head record is 17 wins for the 253PTE and 0 for the 160UL. The 253PTE's average score places it within 0.1% of the Intel Core i7-13800H and Intel Core i9-12900HX, and within 0.2% of the Intel Xeon 6349P and AMD Ryzen 5 150. The 160UL's average score places it within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C and Intel Core i5-10400F, and within 0.6% of the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U.

Specification Differences

| Field | Intel Core 7 160UL | Intel Core 7 253PTE |

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

| Codename | Raptor Lake-PS | Bartlett Lake |

| Threads | 12 | 20 |

| Boost clock | 5.20 | 5.40 |

| TDP | 15 | 45 |

| L2 cache | 1.25 MB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 12 MB shared | 33 MB shared |

| Memory bandwidth | not listed | 89.6 GB/s |

| ECC memory | no | yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 8 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Release date | 2024-04-07 | 2026-03-08 |

| Part number | unknown | SA4QK |

| Launch MSRP | not listed | $384 |

Where Each One Wins

Based on recorded benchmarks, the 253PTE wins every workload category in the comparison. The largest advantage is in PassMark extended instructions, where the 160UL trails by 65.9%. The smallest advantage is in PassMark single-thread, where the 160UL trails by 10.6%. For single-thread tasks, the 253PTE leads by 10.6% in PassMark single-thread and by 55.9% in Cinebench R23 single-core. For multi-thread rendering, it leads by 55.9% in Cinebench R23 multi-core. For data compression, encryption, math, and sorting workloads, the lead ranges from 53.9% to 65.9%.

Cinebench multi-core results are consistent: the 160UL trails by 55.9% in R15, R20, and R23 multi-core tests. PassMark multithread also shows a 55.9% gap. Data compression and integer math show gaps of 60.5% and 60.3%, while floating point math is 61.8% behind. These margins give the 253PTE a clear performance role across rendering, math, compression, and encryption workloads. The 160UL has no benchmark wins. Its specification-level traits are the 15 TDP, Gen 4 PCIe, no ECC support, 12 threads, 12 MB L3, and 5.20 boost clock.

The Verdict

The recorded data is unambiguous. The Intel Core 7 253PTE wins all 17 head-to-head benchmarks, records a higher average score of 34962 versus 14232, and has a higher percentile rank at 84 versus 69. It also offers 20 threads, 33 MB of shared L3, ECC support, Gen 5 PCIe, and a 5.40 boost clock. The 160UL counters with a 15 TDP, Gen 4 PCIe, 12 threads, 12 MB of shared L3, and a 5.20 boost clock.

Percentile placement reinforces the separation. The 253PTE's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13800H and Intel Core i9-12900HX, with average scores of 34988 and 35003. The 160UL's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C and Intel Core i5-10400F, with average scores of 14277 and 14185. That places the two processors in different performance tiers despite the shared 10-core count and Socket 1700.

For any workload represented by the Cinebench or PassMark tests, the 253PTE is the stronger part. The 160UL is the choice only when the lower TDP field and the Iris Xe Graphics 96EU configuration matter more than benchmark performance.