AMD Ryzen 5 150 vs Intel Core 7 253PTE Comparison

The Intel Core 7 253PTE and AMD Ryzen 5 150 occupy the same performance tier, with average benchmark scores of 34962 and 34881 respectively, placing both in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. Despite this near-identical overall standing, the two processors are engineered for entirely different segments, with the Intel part targeting desktops on Socket 1700 and the AMD part designed for mobile platforms on Socket FP7. The head-to-head data reveals a decisive sweep, with the Intel Core 7 253PTE winning all 11 shared benchmark comparisons, often by substantial margins that contradict their similar aggregate scores.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE holds a marginal edge with an average score of 34962, compared to the AMD Ryzen 5 150's 34881. This represents a 0.2% difference, with the Intel part listed as a nearest rival to the AMD chip at a delta of -0.2% from the AMD's perspective.

Q: How do the two chips compare in multi-threaded performance?

A: In the PassMark multithread test, the Intel Core 7 253PTE scores 25031 versus the AMD Ryzen 5 150's 17492, giving Intel a 43.1% advantage. This is consistent with the Intel part having 10 cores and 20 threads, compared to 6 cores and 12 threads on the AMD processor.

Q: What is the biggest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest delta is in PassMark integer math, where the Intel Core 7 253PTE scores 119552 against the AMD Ryzen 5 150's 62151, a 92.4% advantage for Intel. Floating-point math shows a similar pattern, with Intel ahead by 91.4% (67209 vs 35118).

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 150 win any benchmarks?

A: No. Across all 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons listed, the Intel Core 7 253PTE wins every single test. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 records zero wins in the dataset.

Q: What are the architectural process nodes for each chip?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE is built on a 10 nm node by Intel, while the AMD Ryzen 5 150 uses a 6 nm node fabricated by TSMC. The AMD part also features a smaller die size of 210 mm², whereas the Intel chip's die size is not listed.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 5 150 does not. Both processors support dual-channel memory, but the Intel part accepts both DDR4 and DDR5, whereas the AMD chip only supports DDR5.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge fundamentally in their core architectures and design goals. The Intel Core 7 253PTE, codenamed Bartlett Lake, is a desktop part with 10 cores and 20 threads, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It features a substantial cache hierarchy, including 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen 5 150, codenamed Rembrandt-R, is a mobile processor based on the Zen 3+ architecture, with 6 cores and 12 threads manufactured on TSMC's 6 nm node. Its cache is smaller at 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3, with a die size of 210 mm².

Clock speeds tell a story of trade-offs between power and performance. The Intel part has a base clock of 1.80 GHz with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, while the AMD chip has a higher base clock of 3.30 GHz but a lower boost of 4.55 GHz. This reflects the Intel processor's higher thermal envelope of 45 W TDP versus 35 W for the AMD part, which is designed for mobile efficiency. The Intel chip also reaches a higher maximum turbo frequency, which contributes to its dominance in single-threaded workloads.

Memory and I/O capabilities further distinguish the two. The Intel Core 7 253PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a peak bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, whereas the AMD Ryzen 5 150 is limited to DDR5 with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. In terms of PCIe, the Intel part offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the AMD chip provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well, with Intel's UHD Graphics 730 paired against AMD's Radeon 660M. The Intel processor also supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the AMD chip, and it is a desktop part with an active production status, as is the AMD processor, which is classified as mobile.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results are unambiguous: the Intel Core 7 253PTE outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 150 in every single measured category, with margins ranging from 15.5% to 92.4%. The most lopsided victories come in computational math workloads. In PassMark integer math, the Intel part scores 119552 versus 62151 for AMD, translating to a 92.4% advantage. Floating-point math shows a similar trend, with Intel at 67209 and AMD at 35118, a 91.4% lead. These results indicate that the Intel processor's higher core count and larger cache provide a massive edge in raw number-crunching tasks.

The gap narrows somewhat in memory and I/O-related workloads, but Intel still holds commanding leads. Data compression shows Intel at 275828 against AMD's 211289, a 30.5% difference. Random string sorting yields a 26.1% advantage for Intel (28227 vs 22382). Data encryption sees Intel ahead by 15.5% (15500 vs 13425), while extended instructions show a 16.5% edge for Intel (17099 vs 14675). These results suggest that while the AMD processor is competitive in certain memory-bound operations, it cannot match the Intel part's overall throughput.

In multi-threaded and physics workloads, the Intel Core 7 253PTE's core and thread advantage becomes particularly evident. The PassMark multithread score is 25031 for Intel versus 17492 for AMD, a 43.1% lead. Physics tests show a 63.5% advantage for Intel (1318 vs 806). Even in single-threaded performance, where clock speed typically matters most, Intel wins decisively with a score of 3794 compared to AMD's 3155, a 20.3% margin. The prime number finding test shows the largest relative gap, with Intel at 82 and AMD at 47, representing a 74.5% difference. Across all 11 benchmarks, the Intel Core 7 253PTE records 11 wins and zero losses, with an average delta of roughly 43% across all tests.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear conclusion: for raw performance, the Intel Core 7 253PTE is the superior processor in every measured category. Its 10-core, 20-thread configuration, combined with a 5.40 GHz boost clock and 33 MB of L3 cache, delivers results that are 20-90% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 150 across the board. The Intel part's 84th percentile ranking and average score of 34962 place it slightly above the AMD chip's 34881, but the head-to-head deltas reveal a much larger practical gap than the aggregate scores suggest.

For users prioritizing maximum compute throughput, especially in integer math, floating-point operations, or multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core 7 253PTE is the clear choice. Its support for ECC memory, DDR4/DDR5 compatibility, and PCIe Gen 5 also make it more versatile for workstation or server-type applications. The AMD Ryzen 5 150, meanwhile, is a mobile processor with a lower TDP of 35 W, a higher base clock of 3.30 GHz, and a smaller 6 nm process node. Its strengths lie in efficiency and portability, not performance, as evidenced by its zero wins in the benchmark comparisons. The AMD chip's 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes offer more total lanes than Intel's 16 Gen 5 lanes, but this does not compensate for the substantial performance deficits elsewhere.

There is no scenario in the data where the AMD Ryzen 5 150 outperforms the Intel Core 7 253PTE. The Intel part wins every single benchmark, and its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13800H and Core i9-12900HX, both of which are within 0.1% of its average score. The AMD Ryzen 5 150's nearest rivals are the Intel Xeon 6349P and the Core 7 253PTE itself, with the Intel part ahead by 0.2%. For anyone selecting between these two based on performance alone, the Intel Core 7 253PTE is the only rational choice.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 7 253PTE | AMD Ryzen 5 150 |

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

| Cores | 10 | 6 |

| Threads | 20 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 1.80 GHz | 3.30 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.40 GHz | 4.55 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 35 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | AMD Socket FP7 |

| Architecture | Bartlett Lake | Zen 3+ (Rembrandt-R) |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 6 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Die Size | Not listed | 210 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 512 KB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 33 MB (shared) | 16 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 20 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | Radeon 660M |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2026-03-08 | 2025-09-30 |

| Launch MSRP | $384 | Not listed |

| Part Number | SA4QK | 100-000000990(FP7r2) |