AMD Ryzen 3 210 vs Intel Core 7 251TE Comparison

The Verdict

The database contains two processors with almost no shared use case. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 is a 4-core, 8-thread mobile chip built on Zen 4 (Hawk Point) with a 28 W TDP, aimed at thin-and-light laptops. The Intel Core 7 251TE is a 24-core, 32-thread desktop part on Bartlett Lake with a 45 W TDP, a Socket 1700 chip with a launch MSRP of $384. The benchmark results are lopsided: Intel wins 15 of 17 head-to-head tests, while AMD wins only 2, both single-thread PassMark tests.

The Core 7 251TE is the clear choice for multi-threaded workloads, rendering, encryption, compression, and any task that scales across cores. Its average benchmark score of 41650 places it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals include the Core Ultra 7 265H, Core i7-14650HX, Core i7-12850HX, and Core i7-14700T, all within 0.6% of its score. The Ryzen 3 210, with an average score of 17321 and a 71st percentile ranking, sits near the Ryzen 5 4500, Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G, Core 7 150U, and Core i5-12450H, all within 0.5% of its result.

For a laptop user who needs light productivity and long battery life, the Ryzen 3 210 is the only mobile option here. For anyone building a desktop that needs heavy compute, the Core 7 251TE dominates. There is no meaningful overlap: the Ryzen chip does not compete on core count, and the Intel chip is not designed for portable systems.

Architecture Differences

The two processors differ at nearly every architectural level. The Ryzen 3 210 uses AMD's Zen 4 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, with 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. It has 4 cores and 8 threads, with 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, does not support ECC, and uses PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes from the CPU. Its integrated graphics are Radeon 740M.

The Intel Core 7 251TE uses Bartlett Lake on Intel's 10 nm process, with a 215 mm² die. It has 24 cores and 32 threads, with 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode with the same 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, includes ECC support, and uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Its integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770.

The core count difference is the largest single factor. Intel has 6 times the cores and 4 times the threads. The Intel chip also has 4.5 times as much L3 cache, a larger L2 per core, and a newer PCIe generation. The Ryzen chip counters with a smaller process node, a higher base clock (3.00 GHz vs 1.40 GHz), and a lower TDP (28 W vs 45 W). The boost clocks tell a different story: Intel reaches 5.40 GHz, while AMD tops out at 4.70 GHz.

The memory controller is a notable split. Intel accepts DDR4 and DDR5, which gives builders flexibility with existing platforms. AMD only accepts DDR5, which is newer and faster but less backward-compatible. Intel also enables ECC memory, which AMD does not, making the Intel part relevant for error-sensitive workloads.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Core 7 251TE wins every Cinebench test by the same margin. In Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, both multi-core and single-core, the Intel chip scores 56.1% higher than the Ryzen 3 210. Specifically, Intel posts 2572 vs 1128 in R15 multi-core, 362 vs 159 in R15 single-core, 10717 vs 4703 in R20 multi-core, 1512 vs 664 in R20 single-core, 25518 vs 11198 in R23 multi-core, and 3602 vs 1581 in R23 single-core. The consistent 56.1% delta across all six Cinebench runs indicates a uniform performance gap in that suite.

PassMark tests show a wider spread. The largest Intel advantage is in floating-point math, where it scores 85607 against AMD's 23649, a 72.4% lead. Integer math follows with 125739 vs 37933, a 69.8% gap. Prime number finding shows 140 vs 49, a 65% difference. Data encryption is 22176 vs 8607, a 61.2% gap. Physics runs 1938 vs 821, a 57.6% lead. Multithread scores 30022 vs 13585, a 54.7% gap. Data compression is 334399 vs 152017, a 54.5% lead. Random string sorting is 39643 vs 19454, a 50.9% gap. Extended instructions are 16974 vs 11464, a 32.5% lead, which is the narrowest Intel win in the PassMark set.

The Ryzen 3 210 takes both PassMark single-thread tests. It scores 3724 against Intel's 3568 in both `passmark_single_thread` and `passmark_singlethread`, a 4.4% advantage. That is the only benchmark category where AMD leads, and it is a small margin.

The pattern is clear: Intel dominates every multi-threaded and most single-threaded compute tasks, while AMD holds a modest lead in one specific single-thread metric. The overall wins tally is 15 for Intel and 2 for AMD.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has 24 cores and 32 threads. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE boosts to 5.40 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 boosts to 4.70 GHz. However, the AMD chip has a higher base clock at 3.00 GHz versus 1.40 GHz for Intel.

Q: Does either chip support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 7 251TE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 does not.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 supports only DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which CPU is faster in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE scores 25518, which is 56.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen 3 210's 11198.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 3 210 win any benchmark?

A: Yes, it wins both PassMark single-thread tests (3724 vs 3568, a 4.4% lead). It also has a lower TDP at 28 W versus 45 W for the Intel chip.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 251TE wins in every multi-threaded workload recorded in the database. Rendering, compression, encryption, physics, integer math, floating-point math, prime number finding, random string sorting, and extended instruction work all favor Intel by margins ranging from 32.5% to 72.4%. This makes it the appropriate pick for desktop builds that handle video encoding, batch processing, scientific computation, or server-like tasks where ECC support and PCIe Gen 5 are useful.

The AMD Ryzen 3 210 wins only in the PassMark single-thread test, with a 4.4% edge. Its architecture also uses a 4 nm process, which is more advanced than Intel's 10 nm node, and its 28 W TDP is far lower than Intel's 45 W. For mobile systems, the Ryzen chip is the only one that fits, and its lower power draw makes it suitable for thin laptops. It also has a higher base clock, which can help in lightly threaded tasks that do not boost.

The use-case split is therefore straightforward. The Intel part is for desktop users who need maximum throughput and can accept a 45 W TDP. The AMD part is for laptop users who need a capable 4-core CPU with integrated Radeon 740M graphics and DDR5 memory support. There is no scenario where the Ryzen 3 210 outperforms the Core 7 251TE in heavy compute, and no scenario where the Core 7 251TE is a practical mobile option given its Socket 1700 desktop form factor.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 210 | Intel Core 7 251TE |

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

| Cores | 4 | 24 |

| Threads | 8 | 32 |

| Base Clock | 3.00 GHz | 1.40 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.70 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Bartlett Lake |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 137 mm² | 215 mm² |

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

| L2 Cache | 1 MB per core | 1.25 MB per core |

| L3 Cache | 8 MB shared | 36 MB shared |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 740M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Transistors | 20,900 million | Not listed |

| Launch MSRP | None listed | $384 |

| Part Number | 100-000001612 | SRQAXQ5ZG |

The two chips differ in every major specification except memory bus width and bandwidth. Both use dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part has far more cores, threads, and cache, a higher boost clock, and a larger die. The AMD part has a smaller process node, a higher base clock, and a lower TDP. Intel supports ECC and PCIe Gen 5; AMD does not. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5; AMD only supports DDR5. The market segments are opposite: mobile versus desktop.