AMD Ryzen 5 3501U vs Intel Core 7 253PE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data produces a lopsided comparison. The Intel Core 7 253PE wins all 11 head-to-head benchmark entries, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U does not secure a single victory in any measured test. The largest relative gaps appear in compute-heavy workloads. In passmark_extended_instructions, the Intel part scores 21806 versus 3274 for the AMD chip, a delta of -85%. Passmark_find_prime_numbers shows a similar margin, with Intel at 138 and AMD at 21, a delta of -84.8%. Floating point math also favors Intel heavily: 80870 versus 12707, a delta of -84.3%.

The narrowest gap between the two comes in passmark_single_thread, where Intel posts 3955 against AMD's 2136, a delta of -46%. That remains a substantial advantage, but it is the closest contest in the dataset. Random string sorting shows a delta of -68.2% (32777 versus 10414), data encryption a delta of -69.6% (18385 versus 5580), and physics a delta of -73.8% (1845 versus 483). The multithread test shows Intel at 29271 against AMD's 7071, a delta of -75.8%. Integer math follows at -76.9% (114158 versus 26321), and data compression at -74.2% (339133 versus 87380).

Because the AMD processor never wins a single test, there is no workload category in this dataset where the Ryzen 5 3501U takes the lead. The Intel Core 7 253PE dominates across every measured dimension: single-threaded speed, multi-threaded throughput, encryption, compression, sorting, physics simulation, and extended instruction execution.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design lineages and target different market segments. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U belongs to the 3000 series, uses the Picasso codename, and is built on the Zen+ (Picasso) generation. It is fabricated on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries and packs 4,940 million transistors on a 210 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 253PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, belongs to the Core 7 (Bartlett Lake) generation, and is built on a 10 nm process at Intel. Transistor count and die size are not recorded for the Intel part.

Core and thread counts differ sharply. The AMD chip has 4 cores and 4 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading. The Intel chip has 10 cores and 20 threads, which implies hyper-threading support. Base clocks are 2.10 GHz for AMD and 2.50 GHz for Intel; boost clocks are 3.70 GHz and 5.50 GHz respectively. Thermal design power also differs: 15 W for the AMD mobile part versus 65 W for the Intel desktop part.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. AMD uses 96 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 4 MB shared L3. Intel uses 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB shared L3. The Intel L3 cache is more than eight times larger in total. Memory support also diverges: AMD supports DDR4 only, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but memory bandwidth differs substantially: 38.4 GB/s for AMD versus 89.6 GB/s for Intel. ECC memory is not supported on the AMD part but is supported on the Intel part.

PCIe capabilities differ as well. AMD offers PCIe Gen 3, while Intel offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon Vega 8, Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD processor uses socket AMD Socket FP5, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part has a market segment of Mobile; the Intel part is classified as Desktop. Both are listed as Active in production status, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Release dates in the database show the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U released on 2026-05-31, while the Intel Core 7 253PE released earlier on 2026-03-08. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $384. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear performance hierarchy. The Intel Core 7 253PE holds an average benchmark score of 40557 and sits at the 87th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U holds an average benchmark score of 14320 and sits at the 69th percentile. The nearest rivals confirm the positioning: the Intel chip is bracketed by Intel Core 5 223PE (40585, -0.1%), Intel Core Ultra X7 368H (40518, 0.1%), Intel Xeon 6357P (40630, -0.2%), and AMD Ryzen 9 7940H (40431, 0.3%). The AMD chip is bracketed by AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 (14336, -0.1%), AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (14277, 0.3%), Intel Core 7 160UL (14232, 0.6%), and Intel Core i5-10400F (14185, 1%).

For single-threaded responsiveness, the Intel part leads by 46% in the recorded passmark_single_thread test. For multi-threaded throughput, the lead expands to 75.8% in passmark_multithread. The Intel processor also delivers a 74.2% advantage in data compression and a 69.6% advantage in data encryption. No measured workload in the database favors the AMD processor.

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U remains a 4-core, 4-thread mobile processor with a 15 W TDP, a 12 nm process, and no ECC support. The Intel Core 7 253PE is a 10-core, 20-thread desktop processor with a 65 W TDP, a 10 nm process, ECC support, and DDR5 memory support. Anyone selecting purely on benchmark results would choose the Intel part for every test in this dataset. The AMD part may suit scenarios where its lower power envelope matters, but the recorded benchmarks do not show any performance category where it wins.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE has an average benchmark score of 40557, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has an average score of 14320.

Q: How large is the single-thread performance gap?

A: In the passmark_single_thread test, the Intel Core 7 253PE scores 3955 and the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U scores 2136, a delta of -46% favoring Intel.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U win any benchmark in the head-to-head comparison?

A: No. The Intel Core 7 253PE wins all 11 head-to-head benchmark entries; the AMD chip records 0 wins.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U supports DDR4 only. The Intel Core 7 253PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U does not.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 cores and 4 threads. The Intel Core 7 253PE has 10 cores and 20 threads.

Q: What is the cache configuration difference?

A: The AMD chip has 96 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 4 MB shared L3. The Intel chip has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB shared L3.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single delta in the dataset is passmark_extended_instructions at -85%. The Intel Core 7 253PE scores 21806, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U scores 3274. This test measures execution of extended instruction sets, and the Intel processor delivers more than six times the throughput.

Passmark_find_prime_numbers shows a delta of -84.8%. Intel scores 138, AMD scores 21. Floating point math follows at -84.3%, with Intel at 80870 and AMD at 12707. These three tests represent the most extreme margins in favor of the Intel chip.

The next cluster of results sits in the mid-70s. Passmark_multithread shows a delta of -75.8%, with Intel at 29271 and AMD at 7071. Passmark_integer_math shows -76.9%, with Intel at 114158 and AMD at 26321. Passmark_data_compression shows -74.2%, with Intel at 339133 and AMD at 87380. Passmark_physics shows -73.8%, with Intel at 1845 and AMD at 483.

The encryption and sorting tests show slightly smaller but still decisive gaps. Passmark_data_encryption shows -69.6%, with Intel at 18385 and AMD at 5580. Passmark_random_string_sorting shows -68.2%, with Intel at 32777 and AMD at 10414.

The closest margin is in passmark_single_thread, where Intel leads by 46% with a score of 3955 against AMD's 2136. The passmark_singlethread entry repeats the same values, confirming the single-thread result. Even in the category where the AMD chip comes closest, it trails by nearly half.

The Intel Core 7 253PE also has recorded Cinebench results that the AMD chip lacks: Cinebench R15 multicore at 2507, R15 singlecore at 354, R20 multicore at 10449, R20 singlecore at 1475, R23 multicore at 24880, and R23 singlecore at 3512. These scores reinforce the Intel processor's multi-threaded and single-threaded capabilities, although the AMD part has no corresponding Cinebench entries in the database for direct comparison.

Nearest rival data places the Intel chip in a different performance class entirely. Its closest competitor, the Intel Core 5 223PE, sits at 40585 with a delta of -0.1%. The AMD chip's closest competitor, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546, sits at 14336 with a delta of -0.1%. The average score gap between the two reviewed processors is 26237 points.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U uses 4 cores and 4 threads; the Intel Core 7 253PE uses 10 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks are 2.10 GHz for AMD and 2.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 3.70 GHz for AMD and 5.50 GHz for Intel. TDP is 15 W for AMD and 65 W for Intel.

The process node differs: 12 nm for AMD at GlobalFoundries versus 10 nm for Intel at Intel. The AMD die measures 210 mm² and contains 4,940 million transistors; the Intel die size and transistor count are not recorded. Cache layouts differ in all three levels. L1 is 96 KB per core on AMD versus 80 KB per core on Intel. L2 is 512 KB per core on AMD versus 2 MB per core on Intel. L3 is 4 MB shared on AMD versus 33 MB shared on Intel.

Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR4, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel buses, but memory bandwidth is 38.4 GB/s for AMD and 89.6 GB/s for Intel. ECC memory is unsupported on AMD and supported on Intel. PCIe generation differs: Gen 3 on AMD versus Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only) on Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon Vega 8 on AMD and UHD Graphics 730 on Intel.

Sockets differ: AMD Socket FP5 versus Intel Socket 1700. Market segments differ: Mobile for AMD, Desktop for Intel. The codenames are Picasso for AMD and Bartlett Lake for Intel. The generations are Ryzen 5 (Zen+ (Picasso)) for AMD and Core 7 (Bartlett Lake) for Intel. The AMD part number is YM3501C4T4MFG; the Intel part number is SA4QE. Both are active in production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $384; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.