AMD Ryzen 3 210 vs Intel Core 7 251E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Direct benchmark comparison between the AMD Ryzen 3 210 and Intel Core 7 251E is limited by the absence of recorded performance scores for the Intel part. The database shows the AMD Ryzen 3 210 with a full suite of Cinebench and PassMark results, while the Intel Core 7 251E has no benchmark entries, yielding zero recorded wins for either processor in head-to-head testing.

The AMD Ryzen 3 210 delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11198 and a single-core score of 1581. In Cinebench R20, it records 4703 multi-core and 664 single-core points. Cinebench R15 results show 1128 multi-core and 159 single-core scores. These figures position the Ryzen 3 210 at the 71st percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 17321.

PassMark results for the Ryzen 3 210 include a multi-thread score of 13585 and a single-thread score of 3724. Integer math scores reach 37933, floating point math hits 23649, and extended instructions score 11464. Data compression records 152017, data encryption scores 8607, and random string sorting reaches 19454. The physics test shows 821 points, while the find prime numbers test scores 49.

The Intel Core 7 251E sits at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of 0, meaning its performance profile cannot be quantified against the Ryzen 3 210 using recorded data. The nearest rivals for the Ryzen 3 210 provide context: the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 averages 17333 (0.1% ahead), the Intel Core 7 150U averages 17395 (0.4% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G averages 17278 (0.2% behind), and the Intel Core i5-12450H averages 17239 (0.5% behind). The Ryzen 3 210 sits within a tight competitive cluster, with all deltas under 1%.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 210 records an average benchmark score of 17321. The Intel Core 7 251E has an average benchmark score of 0 because no benchmark results are recorded for it in the database.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 210 has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Core 7 251E has 24 cores and 32 threads, giving it substantially more parallel execution resources on paper.

Q: What are the clock speed differences?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 210 has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Intel Core 7 251E has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, with a higher maximum turbo frequency but a lower base frequency.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 7 251E supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What PCIe generations do the two processors use?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 210 uses PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only). The Intel Core 7 251E uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), offering a newer PCIe generation and more CPU-attached lanes.

Q: How do their thermal design power ratings compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 210 has a TDP of 28. The Intel Core 7 251E has a TDP of 65, more than double the AMD part.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 210 wins in the mobile efficiency segment. Its 28 TDP, 4 nm process node from TSMC, and 4-core/8-thread configuration make it suited for thin-and-light systems where power draw is a primary constraint. Its integrated Radeon 740M graphics provide built-in display output without discrete hardware. All recorded benchmark scores in the database belong to this processor, so it is the only one of the pair with measurable performance data.

The Intel Core 7 251E wins in raw resource availability. With 24 cores, 32 threads, a 5.60 GHz boost clock, and 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, it offers far greater theoretical parallel throughput and expansion capability. Its ECC memory support targets reliability-sensitive workloads, and its DDR4 plus DDR5 memory support gives platform flexibility. The 36 MB shared L3 cache dwarfs the Ryzen 3 210's 8 MB shared cache, which matters for workloads with large working sets.

The Intel part also wins on platform connectivity. PCIe Gen 5 doubles the per-lane bandwidth available on the AMD processor's PCIe Gen 4 implementation. The desktop socket (Intel Socket 1700) positions it as a fixed-location processor, while the AMD Socket FP7 targets portable systems. The Intel Core 7 251E carries a launch MSRP of $384, a figure that reflects its higher core count and desktop positioning rather than direct performance parity with the Ryzen 3 210.

Specification Differences

The core counts differ dramatically: the AMD Ryzen 3 210 has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core 7 251E has 24 cores and 32 threads. Clock speeds also diverge, with the AMD part running a 3.00 GHz base and 4.70 GHz boost, versus the Intel part's 2.10 GHz base and 5.60 GHz boost. TDP ratings are 28 for AMD and 65 for Intel.

Memory support differs: the AMD Ryzen 3 210 supports DDR5 only, while the Intel Core 7 251E supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory is supported only on the Intel part. PCIe connectivity differs by generation and lane count: Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes for AMD, Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes for Intel.

The integrated graphics differ: the AMD Ryzen 3 210 uses Radeon 740M, while the Intel Core 7 251E uses UHD Graphics 770. Sockets are different (AMD Socket FP7 versus Intel Socket 1700), as are market segments (Mobile versus Desktop). The AMD processor is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. The Intel processor uses a 10 nm process at Intel with a 257 mm² die. The AMD part does not have a recorded launch MSRP, while the Intel part lists a launch MSRP of $384. Both processors have locked multipliers.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 210 uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It integrates 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. Its cache hierarchy consists of 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3. The processor belongs to the Ryzen 3 generation and is manufactured for the mobile market segment with a production status of Active. Its part number is 100-000001612, and it was released on 2025-01-05.

The Intel Core 7 251E uses the Bartlett Lake codename with no architecture field recorded in the database. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel with a 257 mm² die size. Its cache configuration includes 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3. The processor belongs to the Core 7 generation, targets the desktop market segment, and holds a production status of Active. Its part number is SRQDUQ657, and it was released on 2025-01-12.

The cache structures reveal different design philosophies. The AMD part relies on smaller per-core caches with a modest 8 MB shared L3, consistent with a low-power mobile design. The Intel part uses larger per-core caches and a 36 MB shared L3, which supports its 24-core configuration and desktop workloads. The transistor counts also reflect the scale difference: the AMD processor packs 20,900 million transistors into 137 mm², while the Intel processor spreads a larger die across 257 mm² without a recorded transistor count.

Process technology favors AMD in density terms, with the 4 nm TSMC node providing a smaller die for the mobile part. The Intel 10 nm process yields a larger die, though the architecture field for the Intel part is not recorded, so a direct microarchitectural comparison cannot be made from database entries. Memory controller support differs on the DDR4 front, and the PCIe implementation differs by one generation, with Intel moving to Gen 5.

The release dates are close, with the AMD part arriving on 2025-01-05 and the Intel part on 2025-01-12, placing both processors in the same January release window. The AMD part carries no recorded launch MSRP, while the Intel part lists $384. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not supported through conventional multiplier adjustment on either platform.