Intel Core 7 253PTE vs Intel Core Ultra 7 268V Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the two processors compare in overall average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE records an average benchmark score of 34962, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 268V records 20897. The Core 7 253PTE sits at the 84th percentile among all CPUs, whereas the Core Ultra 7 268V sits at the 74th percentile.

Q: Which processor wins in multi-threaded Cinebench tests?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE wins all three multi-core Cinebench tests. In Cinebench R15 multi-core it scores 2144 against 1616, a 32.7% margin. In R20 multi-core it scores 8935 against 6887, a 29.7% margin. In R23 multi-core the gap widens to 99.7%, with scores of 21276 versus 10653.

Q: Does the Core Ultra 7 268V win any single-threaded tests?

A: Yes. The Core Ultra 7 268V wins PassMark single-thread with 4051 against 3794, a 6.3% margin. It also wins PassMark find prime numbers with 192 against 82, a 57.3% margin, and PassMark physics with 1617 against 1318, an 18.5% margin.

Q: Which chip has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE boosts to 5.40 GHz, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 268V boosts to 5.00 GHz. The Core 7 253PTE also has a lower base clock at 1.80 GHz versus 2.20 GHz.

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

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE has 10 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 7 268V has 8 cores and 8 threads. The Core 7 253PTE therefore supports simultaneous multithreading, while the Core Ultra 7 268V does not.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 7 268V does not support ECC memory. The Core 7 253PTE also supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 7 268V's memory support depends on the motherboard.

The Verdict

The data separates these two processors by workload profile and platform intent. The Intel Core 7 253PTE is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700 with a 45 W TDP, 10 cores, 20 threads, and a 5.40 GHz boost. It wins 13 of the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The Intel Core Ultra 7 268V is a mobile part on Intel BGA 2833 with a 17 W TDP, 8 cores, 8 threads, and a 5.00 GHz boost. It wins 4 of the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons.

For multi-threaded rendering, compilation, or any workload that scales across cores, the Core 7 253PTE is the clear selection from the recorded data. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21276 nearly doubles the Core Ultra 7 268V's 10653. The PassMark integer math result amplifies this: 119552 versus 42669, a 180.2% advantage. The Core 7 253PTE also leads in data compression, floating point math, multithread, and random string sorting.

For power-constrained mobile use, the Core Ultra 7 268V offers a different trade-off. It consumes 17 W against 45 W, and it wins the PassMark single-thread test with 4051 against 3794. Its physical form factor targets laptops or compact systems, whereas the Core 7 253PTE requires a desktop socket.

The average benchmark score difference is substantial: 34962 versus 20897, a gap of roughly 67%. In percentile terms, the Core 7 253PTE ranks 10 percentile points higher. Users who need peak multi-core throughput on a desktop platform should select the Core 7 253PTE. Users who need a lower-power mobile processor with a slightly stronger PassMark single-thread score should select the Core Ultra 7 268V.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single win for the Intel Core 7 253PTE occurs in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it scores 21276 against 10653, a 99.7% advantage. This result aligns with the thread count difference: 20 threads versus 8 threads. The PassMark integer math test shows an even larger relative gap in percentage terms, with the Core 7 253PTE scoring 119552 against 42669, a 180.2% advantage. These two results anchor the Core 7 253PTE's multi-threaded dominance.

The Cinebench R20 single-core test also favors the Core 7 253PTE by 29.7%, with scores of 1261 versus 972. This is notable because single-core performance often favors the newer process node, but here the 3 nm Lunar Lake part trails the 10 nm Bartlett Lake part by a wide margin. The Cinebench R15 single-core test narrows the gap to 3.1%, with the Core 7 253PTE scoring 302 against 293.

The Core Ultra 7 268V takes its largest win in PassMark find prime numbers, scoring 192 against 82, a 57.3% margin. This workload likely benefits from the newer architecture's efficiency. The PassMark physics test shows an 18.5% advantage for the Core Ultra 7 268V, with scores of 1617 versus 1318. The PassMark single-thread test gives the Core Ultra 7 268V a 6.3% win, 4051 versus 3794.

Data compression favors the Core 7 253PTE by 52%, with scores of 275828 versus 181443. Floating point math favors the Core 7 253PTE by 16.6%, 67209 versus 57628. Random string sorting favors the Core 7 253PTE by 25.9%, 28227 versus 22416. Multithread favors the Core 7 253PTE by 29.7%, 25031 versus 19297. Data encryption favors the Core 7 253PTE by 12.5%, 15500 versus 13779. Extended instructions favor the Core 7 253PTE by 11.6%, 17099 versus 15323.

The pattern is consistent: the Core 7 253PTE wins every Cinebench test and every PassMark test except find prime numbers, physics, and single-thread. The Core Ultra 7 268V's wins are concentrated in workloads where its architecture efficiency or single-core score gives it an edge.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every core specification. The Intel Core 7 253PTE has 10 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 7 268V has 8 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks differ: 1.80 GHz for the Core 7 253PTE versus 2.20 GHz for the Core Ultra 7 268V. Boost clocks differ: 5.40 GHz for the Core 7 253PTE versus 5.00 GHz for the Core Ultra 7 268V.

TDP differs significantly: 45 W for the Core 7 253PTE versus 17 W for the Core Ultra 7 268V. Sockets differ: Intel Socket 1700 for the Core 7 253PTE versus Intel BGA 2833 for the Core Ultra 7 268V. Process nodes differ: 10 nm for the Core 7 253PTE versus 3 nm for the Core Ultra 7 268V. Foundries differ: Intel for the Core 7 253PTE versus TSMC for the Core Ultra 7 268V.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The Core 7 253PTE has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB shared L3. The Core Ultra 7 268V has 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 12 MB shared L3. The Core 7 253PTE's total shared L3 is nearly three times larger.

Memory support differs. The Core 7 253PTE supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Core Ultra 7 268V's memory support depends on the motherboard, with dual-channel memory and no recorded bandwidth figure. ECC support differs: the Core 7 253PTE supports ECC, the Core Ultra 7 268V does not.

PCIe lanes differ: the Core 7 253PTE has Gen 5, 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Core Ultra 7 268V has Gen 5, 4 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 730 for the Core 7 253PTE versus Arc 140V for the Core Ultra 7 268V. Market segments differ: Desktop for the Core 7 253PTE versus Mobile for the Core Ultra 7 268V. Release dates differ: 2026-03-08 for the Core 7 253PTE versus 2024-09-23 for the Core Ultra 7 268V. The Core 7 253PTE has a launch MSRP of $384; the Core Ultra 7 268V has no recorded launch MSRP. Both processors have locked multipliers.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 7 253PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 7 (Bartlett Lake) generation. The Intel Core Ultra 7 268V uses the Lunar Lake codename and belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2, with the Lunar Lake architecture. These are fundamentally different design families.

The process nodes reflect the generational split. The Core 7 253PTE is built on Intel's 10 nm process at Intel's foundry. The Core Ultra 7 268V is built on TSMC's 3 nm process. The 3 nm node offers a smaller transistor geometry, which typically improves power efficiency, but the recorded benchmarks show the Core 7 253PTE still leads in most compute-heavy workloads.

Core counts and threading models differ. The Core 7 253PTE uses 10 cores with 20 threads, indicating simultaneous multithreading. The Core Ultra 7 268V uses 8 cores with 8 threads, indicating no simultaneous multithreading. This architectural choice directly explains the multi-threaded benchmark gaps.

Cache architecture differs in both per-core and shared capacities. The Core 7 253PTE allocates 80 KB L1 per core and 2 MB L2 per core, with a 33 MB shared L3. The Core Ultra 7 268V allocates 192 KB L1 per core and 2.5 MB L2 per core, with a 12 MB shared L3. The larger per-core L1 and L2 on the Core Ultra 7 268V may contribute to its PassMark single-thread win, while the much larger shared L3 on the Core 7 253PTE supports its multi-threaded throughput.

Integrated graphics differ by architecture generation. The Core 7 253PTE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core Ultra 7 268V uses Arc 140V. The Core Ultra 7 268V's Arc graphics are a newer generation, but the benchmark data in this database does not include graphics tests, so no performance comparison can be drawn from the recorded measurements.

Memory controller features differ. The Core 7 253PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with ECC. The Core Ultra 7 268V's memory support depends on the motherboard and lacks ECC. The Core 7 253PTE also records a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Core Ultra 7 268V has no recorded bandwidth figure.

Release cadence differs by roughly one and a half years. The Core Ultra 7 268V launched on 2024-09-23, while the Core 7 253PTE launched on 2026-03-08. The newer release date of the Core 7 253PTE does not correspond to a smaller process node; it remains on 10 nm while the older Core Ultra 7 268V uses 3 nm.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 253PTE wins in all multi-threaded rendering workloads. Cinebench R15 multi-core, R20 multi-core, and R23 multi-core all favor it by margins ranging from 29.7% to 99.7%. For users running CPU-based rendering, video encoding, or compilation tasks, the recorded data shows a decisive advantage.

The Core 7 253PTE wins in integer-heavy computation. PassMark integer math shows a 180.2% advantage, the largest percentage gap in the entire comparison. Data compression follows with a 52% advantage. These workloads benefit from the 20-thread configuration and the 33 MB shared L3 cache.

The Core 7 253PTE wins in floating point math by 16.6%, in multithread by 29.7%, in random string sorting by 25.9%, in data encryption by 12.5%, and in extended instructions by 11.6%. It also wins every Cinebench single-core test, including a 29.7% margin in R20 single-core and a 56.3% margin in R23 single-core.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 268V wins in PassMark find prime numbers by 57.3%, which measures prime-number search throughput. It wins in PassMark physics by 18.5%, a workload that simulates physics calculations. It wins in PassMark single-thread by 6.3%, indicating a slight edge in lightly threaded integer performance.

The Core Ultra 7 268V's wins cluster in workloads that do not scale with thread count and may respond to its larger per-core L1 and L2 caches or its 3 nm process. The 192 KB L1 per core and 2.5 MB L2 per core exceed the Core 7 253PTE's 80 KB and 2 MB per-core allocations. The find prime numbers result, in particular, shows a 57.3% advantage that suggests an architectural strength in iterative integer loops.

The platform split is clear. Desktop users with access to Intel Socket 1700 and a 45 W power budget should expect the Core 7 253PTE to dominate in CPU-heavy workloads. Mobile users with Intel BGA 2833 and a 17 W power budget should expect the Core Ultra 7 268V to deliver competitive single-thread performance and a much lower power draw, but with multi-threaded scores roughly half to two-thirds of the Core 7 253PTE's results.

The average benchmark score gap of 14065 points between the two processors underscores the performance tier difference. The Core 7 253PTE's nearest rivals, the Intel Core i7-13800H and Intel Core i9-12900HX, sit within 0.1% of its average score. The Core Ultra 7 268V's nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE and Intel Core i5-12600T, sit within 0.1% of its average score. This places the two processors in different competitive brackets entirely, despite sharing the Intel brand and the "7" tier designation.