AMD Ryzen 3 5305G vs Intel Core 7 251TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 7 251TE holds the full benchmark dataset in this comparison, while the AMD Ryzen 3 5305G has no recorded scores in the database. This makes a direct head-to-head numerical comparison impossible; the analysis must rely on the Intel processor's absolute scores and its position among rivals.

The Intel Core 7 251TE delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25,518 and a single-core score of 3,602. In Cinebench R20, it records 10,717 multi-core and 1,512 single-core. Its Cinebench R15 results are 2,572 multi-core and 362 single-core. These figures position the chip firmly in the high-performance desktop segment.

The PassMark suite confirms the pattern. The processor scores 30,022 in multithread performance and 3,568 in single-thread performance. Integer math reaches 125,739, floating-point math reaches 85,607, and extended instructions reach 16,974. Data compression hits 334,399, while data encryption reaches 22,176. Random string sorting produces 39,643, and find prime numbers yields 140. Physics processing scores 1,938.

The database ranks the Intel Core 7 251TE at the 88th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41,650. Its nearest rivals show a tight cluster: the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H scores 41,621 (0.1% behind), the Intel Core i7-14650HX scores 41,576 (0.2% behind), and the Intel Core i7-14700T scores 41,914 (0.6% ahead). The Intel Core i7-12850HX trails by 0.3% with a score of 41,779. These deltas are small, indicating the 251TE sits in a competitive performance band where sub-1% differences separate models.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 251TE support ECC memory?

A: Yes. The database records ECC memory support as enabled for the Intel Core 7 251TE. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the difference in thread count between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE provides 32 threads across 24 cores. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G provides 8 threads across 4 cores.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE boosts to 5.40 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G boosts to 4.20 GHz.

Q: What generation does each processor belong to?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G belongs to the Ryzen 3 generation built on Zen 3 (codename Cezanne). The Intel Core 7 251TE belongs to the Core 7 generation built on Bartlett Lake.

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 251TE have a higher average benchmark score than its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE averages 41,650. It sits 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H (41,621) and 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i7-14650HX (41,576), but 0.6% behind the Intel Core i7-14700T (41,914).

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G has 8 MB of L3 cache.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are architecturally distinct. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G uses the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It carries 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 251TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a die size of 215 mm²; transistor count is not recorded.

The core topologies differ substantially. The AMD chip provides 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel chip provides 24 cores and 32 threads. Cache organization follows different designs: the AMD processor has 64 KB of L1 per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, while the Intel processor has 80 KB of L1 per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core. The L3 cache scales from 8 MB on the AMD side to 36 MB shared on the Intel side.

Memory support splits the pair. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G supports DDR4 only, with a dual-channel bus and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 7 251TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory is available on the Intel processor but not the AMD one.

PCIe connectivity shows a generational gap. The AMD processor uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes. The Intel processor uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD chip includes Radeon Vega 6 graphics. The Intel chip includes UHD Graphics 770.

The Intel processor's launch MSRP is $384. The AMD processor has no recorded launch MSRP.

Specification Differences

The two CPUs differ across nearly every core specification field. Core count: 4 versus 24. Thread count: 8 versus 32. Base clock: 4.00 GHz versus 1.40 GHz. Boost clock: 4.20 GHz versus 5.40 GHz. TDP: 65 W versus 45 W. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel processor does not.

Socket and platform differ: AMD Socket AM4 versus Intel Socket 1700. Process node: 7 nm versus 10 nm. Foundry: TSMC versus Intel. Transistor count is recorded for AMD (10,700 million) but not for Intel. Die size: 180 mm² versus 215 mm².

Cache hierarchy diverges in both per-core and shared levels. L1 per core: 64 KB versus 80 KB. L2 per core: 512 KB versus 1.25 MB. L3: 8 MB versus 36 MB shared.

Memory bandwidth: 51.2 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s. PCIe generation: Gen 3 versus Gen 5. Integrated graphics: Radeon Vega 6 versus UHD Graphics 770. ECC support: no versus yes.

Release dates differ by about five weeks: the AMD processor released 2025-02-23, the Intel processor released 2025-01-12. Both are listed as Active in production status and target the Desktop market segment. Part numbers are recorded for each: 100-000001802 for AMD, SRQAXQ5ZG for Intel.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 251TE wins in every measured benchmark category because it is the only processor with recorded scores. Its 24-core, 32-thread configuration with a 5.40 GHz boost clock delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25,518 and a single-core score of 3,602. The PassMark multithread score of 30,022 and single-thread score of 3,568 reinforce its position.

The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G has no benchmark entries in the database, so its wins cannot be quantified. Its specifications indicate a different usage profile: 4 cores, 8 threads, 4.00 GHz base clock, 4.20 GHz boost clock, and a 65 W TDP. The lower core count and higher base clock suggest a design focused on lower thread workloads, but without recorded scores, no performance assertions can be made.

The Intel processor's 88th percentile ranking and average score of 41,650 place it among high-tier desktop parts. Its nearest rivals, all within 0.6% in either direction, confirm that the 251TE performs in a dense cluster of similarly capable processors. The AMD chip's 50th percentile ranking places it in the middle of the database, but again, no direct score supports that placement.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split based on workload requirements. The Intel Core 7 251TE is the only processor in this comparison with measurable performance, and its scores indicate a high-throughput part suitable for heavily threaded tasks. The 24 cores, 32 threads, 36 MB L3 cache, and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth point to workloads that scale across many threads. The 88th percentile ranking and average score of 41,650, sitting within 0.6% of the Intel Core i7-14700T and slightly ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H and Intel Core i7-14650HX, place it in a competitive high-end bracket.

The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G presents a fundamentally different design: 4 cores, 8 threads, a 4.00 GHz base clock, 65 W TDP, and an unlocked multiplier. Its Zen 3 architecture on 7 nm at TSMC, with 10,700 million transistors, targets a lower-power, lower-thread-count segment. Without benchmark scores, the database cannot confirm its performance, but the specification profile indicates a part for lighter workloads where per-core frequency and power efficiency matter more than raw thread throughput.

Buyers selecting between these two should base the choice on thread requirements. The Intel Core 7 251TE, with its 32 threads and 5.40 GHz boost, serves workloads that can use many cores simultaneously. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G, with 8 threads and a high base clock, suits workloads that favor fewer, faster cores. The Intel processor also offers DDR5 support, ECC memory, and PCIe Gen 5, while the AMD processor offers DDR4, PCIe Gen 3, and an unlocked multiplier. The recorded benchmark data lands entirely on the Intel side, and its 88th percentile standing confirms a high-performance position that the AMD chip, at the 50th percentile, does not approach in the database's ranking.