AMD Ryzen 5 7400 vs Intel Core 7 253PQE Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE holds the higher average benchmark score at 55919, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 records 42055. The Intel chip sits at the 91st percentile of all CPUs, compared to the AMD part's 88th percentile.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 win any head-to-head benchmark comparisons?

A: No. In the recorded head-to-head data, the Intel Core 7 253PQE wins all 11 benchmark comparisons. The AMD chip does not take a single test, with its smallest deficit being 26% in single-thread performance and its largest reaching 61.7% in prime number finding.

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

A: The Intel chip's average score of 55919 places it 0.2% behind the Intel Core i9-14900HX (56004), 0.6% behind the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 (56273), 0.7% behind the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 (56306), and 1.1% behind the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX (56555).

Q: What are the memory support options for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 supports DDR5 memory only, while the Intel Core 7 253PQE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the Intel chip lists a higher memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s versus 83.2 GB/s for the AMD part.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE boosts to 5.70 GHz, notably above the AMD Ryzen 5 7400's 4.30 GHz. The Intel chip also starts with a higher base clock of 3.50 GHz compared to 3.30 GHz.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 7400's 3D V-Cache present?

A: No. The cache data lists no vCache3d value for the AMD Ryzen 5 7400, so there is no 3D V-Cache on this part.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 and Intel Core 7 253PQE represent two fundamentally different design approaches. AMD builds the Ryzen 5 7400 on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael, using a 5 nm process at TSMC. Intel's Core 7 253PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The process node gap is substantial: 5 nm versus 10 nm, which typically implies different transistor density and power characteristics, though the measured performance data shows the larger Intel chip compensating through other means.

The core counts differ significantly. The AMD part provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part delivers 10 cores and 20 threads. That is a 67% advantage in core count and 67% in thread count for Intel. The cache hierarchy also diverges. AMD allocates 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel allocates 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip's larger per-core caches and more than double the L3 capacity (33 MB versus 16 MB) align with its higher throughput in cache-sensitive workloads.

Both processors support ECC memory, but their memory ecosystems differ. AMD restricts support to DDR5, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth figures favor Intel at 89.6 GB/s versus 83.2 GB/s. PCIe connectivity also differs: AMD offers Gen 5 with 24 CPU lanes, while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The AMD part includes Radeon Graphics as integrated graphics, while Intel includes UHD Graphics 770.

The Intel chip carries a higher TDP of 125 watts versus 65 watts for AMD, reflecting its larger core count and higher clock ceiling. The AMD part is multiplier unlocked, allowing overclocking, whereas the Intel part is locked. The AMD processor is built on a smaller transistor count of 6,570 million and a die size of 71 mm²; the database records no transistor or die size figures for Intel's Bartlett Lake part.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data presents a one-sided picture. The Intel Core 7 253PQE wins every recorded head-to-head test, so the question of where each processor wins is determined by the magnitude of Intel's margins rather than any AMD victories.

Intel's largest advantages appear in computationally intense parallel workloads. The floating point math test shows Intel at 105279 versus AMD's 40784, a 61.3% gap. Prime number finding shows Intel at 206 versus AMD's 79, also a 61.7% gap. These results indicate the Intel chip handles heavy mathematical and scientific workloads with substantial headroom. The physics test similarly favors Intel at 2970 versus 1150, another 61.3% margin, suggesting simulation and physics-based applications run far faster on the Intel part.

The multithreaded score of 41656 versus 21712 represents a 47.9% advantage, reinforcing the Intel chip's strength in parallel productivity scenarios such as rendering, video encoding, and compilation. Data compression shows Intel at 487335 versus 261749, a 46.3% margin, and integer math shows Intel at 137795 versus 64733, a 53% margin. These are workloads that scale with core count and cache capacity, both areas where Intel holds clear specification advantages.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400's narrowest deficits are in single-thread performance. Intel scores 4389 versus AMD's 3248, a 26% gap. While Intel still wins, this is the closest competition in the entire dataset. The AMD chip's lower TDP of 65 watts and unlocked multiplier remain its distinguishing attributes, even though the measured performance does not translate into benchmark wins. The AMD part's smaller process node and 71 mm² die size indicate a more power-efficient design on paper, but the recorded benchmarks do not show any test where that efficiency produces a performance victory.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field. Core count: AMD has 6 cores, Intel has 10. Threads: AMD has 12, Intel has 20. Base clock: AMD runs at 3.30 GHz, Intel at 3.50 GHz. Boost clock: AMD reaches 4.30 GHz, Intel reaches 5.70 GHz. TDP: AMD draws 65 watts, Intel draws 125 watts.

Socket compatibility separates them completely. AMD uses AMD Socket AM5, while Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. The process node differs, 5 nm for AMD versus 10 nm for Intel, and the foundries differ as well, TSMC for AMD and Intel for Intel. The AMD part carries a transistor count of 6,570 million and a die size of 71 mm², while the database records no transistor or die size data for the Intel chip.

Cache configurations differ at every level. L1 cache is 64 KB per core on AMD versus 80 KB per core on Intel. L2 cache is 1 MB per core on AMD versus 2 MB per core on Intel. L3 cache is 16 MB shared on AMD versus 33 MB shared on Intel. Memory support shows AMD limited to DDR5, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is 83.2 GB/s for AMD and 89.6 GB/s for Intel.

PCIe lane counts differ: AMD provides Gen 5 with 24 CPU lanes, Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon Graphics, Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part is multiplier unlocked, the Intel part is not. Release dates differ by roughly six months, with AMD launching on 2025-09-15 and Intel on 2026-03-08. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $409, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part. The AMD part number is 100-000001900, and the Intel part number is SA4QA.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head dataset contains 11 comparisons, and the Intel Core 7 253PQE wins all of them. The largest margins come in prime number finding and floating point math. In prime number finding, Intel scores 206 against AMD's 79, a 61.7% deficit for AMD. Floating point math shows Intel at 105279 versus 40784, a 61.3% gap. The physics test mirrors that margin exactly, with Intel at 2970 and AMD at 1150, also 61.3%.

Integer math delivers a 53% gap, with Intel at 137795 and AMD at 64733. Multithread performance shows Intel at 41656 versus 21712, a 47.9% difference. Data compression produces a 46.3% gap, with Intel at 487335 and AMD at 261749. Random string sorting shows Intel at 54222 versus 31110, a 42.6% margin. Data encryption gives Intel 25515 against AMD's 14865, a 41.7% gap. Extended instructions show Intel at 32390 versus 19924, a 38.5% margin.

The single-thread tests are the closest contests. Both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread record Intel at 4389 and AMD at 3248, a 26% gap. This remains Intel's smallest winning margin, but it is still a decisive lead. Across the entire dataset, AMD's average benchmark score of 42055 places it close to the Intel Core i7-14700T (41914, 0.3% higher) and the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS (41963, 0.2% higher), while the Intel Core i9-12900K sits 0.7% above AMD at 42335. The Intel Core 7 253PQE, meanwhile, sits in a higher performance tier, trailing the Intel Core i9-14900HX by only 0.2% and the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 by 0.6%. The 55919 average score of the Intel chip places it 33% ahead of the AMD part's 42055, which is consistent with the head-to-head deltas that range from 26% to 61.7% in Intel's favor.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to a clear performance hierarchy. The Intel Core 7 253PQE outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 in every recorded test. Its 10 cores, 20 threads, 33 MB of L3 cache, and 5.70 GHz boost clock produce an average benchmark score of 55919, which is 33% higher than the AMD chip's 42055. The Intel part also carries a higher 91st percentile ranking versus AMD's 88th percentile.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 offers a lower 65 watt TDP, an unlocked multiplier, a smaller 5 nm process node, and a 71 mm² die size. These attributes suggest a more power-conscious design, and the AMD chip's socket and platform differ entirely from Intel's. The AMD part's single-thread deficit of 26% is its closest margin, indicating that its Zen 4 architecture is comparatively competitive in lightly threaded tasks, but still behind.

For workloads that stress multiple cores, the Intel Core 7 253PQE is the stronger choice based on the recorded data. The physics, floating point, integer math, and multithread results all show Intel leading by margins between 47.9% and 61.3%. For users prioritizing lower power draw and overclocking flexibility, the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 presents those features, but the performance data does not show any benchmark where it takes the lead. The Intel Core 7 253PQE, with a launch MSRP of $409, delivers the higher measured performance across the board.