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

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U and the Intel Core 7 253PTE occupy distinctly different positions in the database, with the Intel part delivering significantly higher raw performance across every recorded workload. The Ryzen 5 3501U is a mobile processor from the 3000 series, built on the Picasso architecture, while the Intel Core 7 253PTE is a desktop part from the Bartlett Lake generation. The benchmark data shows a clear performance hierarchy, with the Intel chip winning all 11 head-to-head comparisons and posting an average benchmark score of 34962 against the AMD chip’s 14320.

Where Each One Wins

The use-case split is unambiguous. The Intel Core 7 253PTE wins every single bench in the head-to-head set, which means it dominates across all measured categories. Its largest margins come in floating point math, where it scores 67209 against the Ryzen 5 3501U’s 12707, a delta of -81.1 percent from the AMD side. Integer math shows a similar pattern: 119552 versus 26321, a -78 percent delta. Data compression is another decisive win, with Intel scoring 275828 versus AMD’s 87380, a -68.3 percent delta. These results indicate the Intel part is the stronger choice for compute-heavy tasks, including scientific calculations, data processing, and encryption workloads.

The Ryzen 5 3501U does not win any head-to-head benchmark, so its role is defined by its position in the broader database rather than by direct victories. Its percentile rank among all CPUs is 69, while the Intel part sits at 84. The AMD chip’s nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546, averages 14336, which is only 0.1 percent higher than the 3501U’s 14320. This places the Ryzen 5 3501U in a performance tier that is close to other compact or embedded processors. The Intel Core 7 253PTE, by contrast, sits near the AMD Ryzen 5 150, which averages 34881, a 0.2 percent delta. The Intel part’s single-thread score of 3794 is 43.7 percent ahead of the AMD chip’s 2136, making it the better option for lightly threaded workloads such as everyday productivity or legacy software.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge fundamentally in their internal design. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U uses the Picasso codename, which is part of the Zen+ microarchitecture, and is fabricated on a 12 nm process by GlobalFoundries. It contains 4 cores and 4 threads, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.70 GHz. The Intel Core 7 253PTE, on the other hand, uses the Bartlett Lake codename, fabricated on a 10 nm process by Intel. It has 10 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 1.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The thread count difference is substantial: the Intel part offers 20 threads, which is five times the thread count of the AMD chip.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The AMD processor has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger L3 cache on the Intel part, 33 MB versus 4 MB, helps explain its advantage in multi-threaded and data-heavy workloads. The Intel chip also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD chip is limited to DDR4. Memory bandwidth reflects this: the Intel part delivers 89.6 GB/s, while the AMD part provides 38.4 GB/s. The Intel part also includes ECC memory support, which the AMD chip lacks.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U uses Radeon Vega 8, while the Intel Core 7 253PTE uses UHD Graphics 730. The sockets are incompatible: the AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP5, and the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. PCIe support also differs, with the AMD part offering Gen 3 and the Intel part offering Gen 5 with 16 lanes limited to the CPU. The Intel chip has a TDP of 45 watts, while the AMD chip has a TDP of 15 watts, indicating a much higher power envelope for the Intel part.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

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

Q: What is the difference in single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE scores 3794 in the PassMark single-thread test, which is 43.7 percent ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U’s score of 2136.

Q: Does the AMD processor support ECC memory?

A: No, the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U does not support ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 253PTE does support ECC memory.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

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

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, which is higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U’s boost clock of 3.70 GHz.

Q: What is the market segment for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is classified as a Mobile processor, while the Intel Core 7 253PTE is classified as a Desktop processor.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show a wide gap between the two parts. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 cores and 4 threads, while the Intel Core 7 253PTE has 10 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks are 2.10 GHz for the AMD chip and 1.80 GHz for the Intel chip, but the boost clocks reverse the order: 3.70 GHz for AMD and 5.40 GHz for Intel. The TDP is 15 watts for the AMD part and 45 watts for the Intel part. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP5, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700.

Process node and foundry differ: the AMD chip is on a 12 nm process from GlobalFoundries, and the Intel chip is on a 10 nm process from Intel. The AMD chip has 4,940 million transistors and a die size of 210 mm², while the Intel chip has no recorded transistor count or die size. Cache configurations are distinct: 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. Memory support is DDR4 for AMD and DDR4 plus DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 38.4 GB/s for AMD and 89.6 GB/s for Intel. ECC memory is false for AMD and true for Intel. PCIe is Gen 3 for AMD and Gen 5 with 16 CPU-only lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon Vega 8 for AMD and UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. The market segment is Mobile for AMD and Desktop for Intel. The release dates are May 31, 2026 for the AMD part and March 8, 2026 for the Intel part. The AMD part has no launch MSRP, while the Intel part has a launch MSRP of $384. The Intel part has a part number of SA4QK, and the AMD part has a part number of YM3501C4T4MFG.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results are consistent across all eleven recorded tests, with the Intel Core 7 253PTE winning every comparison. The largest relative margin is in floating point math, where the Intel chip scores 67209 versus the AMD chip’s 12707, a delta of -81.1 percent. Extended instructions show a similar gap: Intel scores 17099, AMD scores 3274, a delta of -80.9 percent. Integer math is another major win for Intel, with 119552 versus 26321, a -78 percent delta. These three tests indicate that the Intel part delivers more than four times the throughput in arithmetic-heavy operations.

The multi-thread test shows Intel at 25031 and AMD at 7071, a -71.8 percent delta. Data compression follows with Intel at 275828 and AMD at 87380, a -68.3 percent delta. Data encryption shows Intel at 15500 and AMD at 5580, a -64 percent delta. Random string sorting has Intel at 28227 and AMD at 10414, a -63.1 percent delta. Physics tests show Intel at 1318 and AMD at 483, a -63.4 percent delta. Find prime numbers has Intel at 82 and AMD at 21, a -74.4 percent delta.

The smallest margin is in single-thread performance, where the Intel chip scores 3794 and the AMD chip scores 2136, a -43.7 percent delta. This is still a substantial lead for Intel, but it is the closest result in the set. The average benchmark score reinforces the overall picture: the Intel Core 7 253PTE averages 34962, which is 2.44 times the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U’s average of 14320. The Intel part’s percentile rank of 84 versus the AMD part’s 69 also reflects the higher standing of the Intel chip in the full CPU database. The nearest rivals for each part confirm the positioning: the AMD chip is bracketed by the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C, while the Intel chip is bracketed by the Intel Core i7-13800H and the Intel Xeon 6349P. These comparisons show that the Intel Core 7 253PTE operates in a much higher performance class, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is suited to lower-power mobile scenarios.