Intel Core 7 253PE vs NVIDIA RTX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B) Comparison

The Verdict

The database separates these two processors into entirely different categories. The Intel Core 7 253PE is an active desktop part with a complete set of recorded measurements, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The NVIDIA RTX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B) is an unreleased mobile part with no recorded benchmarks, sitting at the 50th percentile baseline with an average benchmark score of zero. For any workload where performance matters, the Intel part is the only one with data to support a selection. The RTX Spark cannot be evaluated on measured performance because none exists in the database.

The Intel Core 7 253PE has a recorded average benchmark score of 40557, while the RTX Spark has no average score at all. The Intel part is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H, both of which are close rivals in the database. It sits 0.1% behind the Intel Core 5 223PE and 0.2% behind the Intel Xeon 6357P. These margins are narrow, but they place the Core 7 253PE in a competitive desktop performance band.

The RTX Spark, by contrast, has no nearest rivals listed and no benchmark scores recorded. Its production status is listed as "unreleased" and its market segment is mobile. The only quantitative facts available are its physical specifications: 20 cores, 20 threads, a base clock of 1.70 GHz, a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, a TDP of 38, a process node of 3 nm, and a die size of 208 mm². None of these translate into measured performance in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 253PE wins every measurable comparison because it is the only part with recorded benchmarks. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 24880. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 3512. In PassMark multi-thread, it scores 29271. In PassMark single-thread, it scores 3955. These numbers establish a baseline for desktop compute performance across rendering, integer math, floating point math, encryption, compression, and physics workloads.

The RTX Spark has no benchmark wins because it has no benchmark scores. Its only recorded strengths are architectural: it uses a 3 nm process from TSMC, has a quad-channel LPDDR5X memory bus with 273.1 GB/s bandwidth, and integrates GB20B "Blackwell" graphics. It also has 20 cores with 20 threads, which means no simultaneous multithreading, and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. These are specifications, not measured results. The database does not show how they translate into application performance.

For desktop workloads, the Intel part is the only choice with data. For mobile or embedded workloads where the RTX Spark might target, the database offers no comparison. The Intel part uses an Intel Socket 1700, has DDR4 and DDR5 memory support, and includes UHD Graphics 730. The RTX Spark uses LPDDR5X memory and has no socket listed. Their target platforms are different, and the recorded data only covers the Intel side.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 7 253PE is built by Intel on a 10 nm process and is part of the Bartlett Lake generation. It has 10 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. Its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory is supported. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730. PCIe connectivity is Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The TDP is 65.

The NVIDIA RTX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B) is built by TSMC on a 3 nm process and belongs to the Spark (GB10) generation with the codename N1X. It has 20 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. Its cache includes 128 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. It supports LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus with 273.1 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory is not supported. The integrated graphics are GB20B "Blackwell". No PCIe lanes are listed. The TDP is 38, and the die size is 208 mm².

The process node difference is significant: 10 nm for Intel versus 3 nm for TSMC. The RTX Spark has twice the core count at 20 versus 10, but the same thread count at 20, meaning it lacks hyper-threading. The Intel part has a higher boost clock by 1.50 GHz. The RTX Spark has more L1 and L2 per core, but far less shared L3: 8 MB versus 33 MB. Memory bandwidth favors the RTX Spark at 273.1 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s, but the Intel part supports ECC and the RTX Spark does not. The Intel part is desktop with a socket and PCIe Gen 5; the RTX Spark is mobile with no socket and no PCIe listing.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE has an average benchmark score of 40557. The NVIDIA RTX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B) has an average benchmark score of 0, with no recorded benchmarks.

Q: How does the Intel Core 7 253PE compare to its nearest rivals?

A: It is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H. It is 0.1% behind the Intel Core 5 223PE and 0.2% behind the Intel Xeon 6357P.

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

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE has 10 cores and 20 threads. The NVIDIA RTX Spark has 20 cores and 20 threads.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE supports ECC memory. The NVIDIA RTX Spark does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE uses a 10 nm process from Intel. The NVIDIA RTX Spark uses a 3 nm process from TSMC.

Q: What is the production status of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE is listed as "Active". The NVIDIA RTX Spark is listed as "unreleased".

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors. The head-to-head array is empty, and the win counts are zero for both parts. This means there is no recorded measurement where both CPUs ran the same test. The only benchmarks available belong to the Intel Core 7 253PE.

In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel part scores 24880. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 3512. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, it scores 10449, and in Cinebench R20 single-core, it scores 1475. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 2507, and in Cinebench R15 single-core, it scores 354. These Cinebench results show a strong multi-core capability relative to its single-core results, with the multi-core score in R23 being roughly seven times the single-core score.

PassMark results for the Intel part cover a range of workloads. Multi-thread score is 29271, single-thread score is 3955, integer math is 114158, floating point math is 80870, data compression is 339133, data encryption is 18385, extended instructions is 21806, find prime numbers is 138, physics is 1845, and random string sorting is 32777. The data compression score of 339133 is the highest recorded number in the PassMark suite, while find prime numbers at 138 is the lowest.

The RTX Spark has no recorded scores in any of these tests. Its percentile rank of 50 is the default baseline in the database, and its average benchmark score of 0 reflects the absence of measurements. There are no nearest rivals for the RTX Spark, so no delta percentages can be calculated. The Intel part's nearest rivals all sit within a 0.3% margin, indicating that the Core 7 253PE is positioned in a tightly packed performance tier.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field in the database.

The Intel Core 7 253PE is manufactured by Intel, while the RTX Spark lists its manufacturer as "Unknown". The Intel part has 10 cores and 20 threads; the RTX Spark has 20 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks differ: 2.50 GHz for Intel versus 1.70 GHz for the RTX Spark. Boost clocks differ: 5.50 GHz for Intel versus 4.00 GHz for the RTX Spark. TDP differs: 65 for Intel versus 38 for the RTX Spark.

The socket is Intel Socket 1700 for the Intel part, while the RTX Spark has no socket listed. The codename is Bartlett Lake for Intel and N1X for the RTX Spark. The generation is Core 7 (Bartlett Lake) for Intel and Spark (GB10) for the RTX Spark. Process node is 10 nm for Intel and 3 nm for the RTX Spark. Foundry is Intel for the Intel part and TSMC for the RTX Spark. Die size is not listed for Intel, while the RTX Spark has a die size of 208 mm².

Cache structures differ. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. The RTX Spark has 128 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. Memory support differs: Intel uses DDR4 and DDR5, while the RTX Spark uses LPDDR5X. Memory bus differs: dual-channel for Intel, quad-channel for the RTX Spark. Memory bandwidth differs: 89.6 GB/s for Intel, 273.1 GB/s for the RTX Spark. ECC support differs: true for Intel, false for the RTX Spark.

PCIe capability differs: Intel lists Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the RTX Spark lists "N/A". Integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 730 for Intel, GB20B "Blackwell" for the RTX Spark. Market segment differs: Desktop for Intel, Mobile for the RTX Spark. Production status differs: Active for Intel, unreleased for the RTX Spark. Release dates differ, and the Intel part has a launch MSRP of $384. The RTX Spark has no launch MSRP listed. The multiplier is not unlocked for either part. Part numbers differ: SA4QE for Intel, GSE1-675-A1 for the RTX Spark.