AMD Ryzen 5 3501U vs Intel Core 7 251TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive performance gap between the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U and the Intel Core 7 251TE. Across all 11 shared benchmark tests, the Intel processor records the higher score. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U does not secure a single win in the head-to-head comparison.

The largest margin of victory for the Intel Core 7 251TE appears in floating point math, where it scores 85,607 against the AMD's 12,707. This is a delta of -85.2%, meaning the AMD result trails by that percentage. The Intel part also dominates in prime number finding, recording 140 versus 21, a delta of -85%. Extended instruction throughput heavily favors Intel, with 16,974 against 3,274, a -80.7% delta.

In integer math, the Intel chip delivers 125,739 compared to the AMD's 26,321, a -79.1% delta. Multithread performance shows a similar pattern: Intel scores 30,022 while AMD scores 7,071, a -76.4% delta. The physics test also goes to Intel, 1,938 versus 483, a -75.1% delta. Data encryption follows at 22,176 versus 5,580, a -74.8% delta. Data compression shows Intel at 334,399 against AMD's 87,380, a -73.9% delta. Random string sorting records 39,643 for Intel and 10,414 for AMD, a -73.7% delta.

The smallest gap in the entire comparison appears in single-thread performance. The Intel Core 7 251TE scores 3,568 in the passmark single thread test, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U scores 2,136. The delta here is -40.1%, which is still a substantial margin, but it is far less lopsided than the multi-threaded workloads. The same -40.1% delta appears in the passmark_singlethread test, which is listed as a duplicate entry with identical scores.

Looking at the average benchmark score, the Intel part records 41,650, while the AMD part records 14,320. The percentile placement reinforces the gap: the Intel Core 7 251TE sits at the 88th percentile among all CPUs in the database, whereas the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U sits at the 69th percentile. The nearest rival data for the AMD processor shows it trading places with chips like the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 (average score 14,336, delta -0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (14,277, delta 0.3%), the Intel Core 7 160UL (14,232, delta 0.6%), and the Intel Core i5-10400F (14,185, delta 1%). The Intel Core 7 251TE, by contrast, sits in a much higher performance tier, with rivals like the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H (41,621, delta 0.1%), the Intel Core i7-14650HX (41,576, delta 0.2%), the Intel Core i7-12850HX (41,779, delta -0.3%), and the Intel Core i7-14700T (41,914, delta -0.6%).

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher single-thread score?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE scores 3,568 in the passmark single thread test, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U scores 2,136, a -40.1% delta for the AMD part.

Q: What is the difference in average benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has an average benchmark score of 41,650, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has an average of 14,320.

Q: How many head-to-head benchmark wins does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U records 0 wins, while the Intel Core 7 251TE records 11 wins across the shared test suite.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two in any single test?

A: The largest gap appears in floating point math, where the Intel Core 7 251TE scores 85,607 against the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U's 12,707, a -85.2% delta.

Q: What is the smallest performance gap between the two?

A: The smallest gap is in single-thread performance, with a -40.1% delta. Both the passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread tests show the Intel part at 3,568 and the AMD part at 2,136.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE sits at the 88th percentile among all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U sits at the 69th percentile.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the benchmark data, the Intel Core 7 251TE wins in every measured category. There is no workload in the recorded test suite where the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U comes out ahead. The Intel part shows particular strength in floating point math, integer math, and extended instructions, where its margins exceed 79%. These are compute-heavy tasks that benefit from the Intel processor's higher core count and thread count.

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U does come closest in single-thread tests, where the delta narrows to -40.1%. This suggests that for lightly threaded workloads, the AMD chip is comparatively less disadvantaged, though it still loses outright. For tasks like data compression, encryption, and random string sorting, the Intel part is between 73.7% and 74.8% ahead in relative terms. The multithread test shows a -76.4% delta, meaning the AMD part delivers less than a quarter of the Intel score in that workload.

The use-case split is therefore straightforward: the Intel Core 7 251TE is the stronger choice for all recorded benchmark categories. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U holds no advantage in any test, so it cannot be recommended for any specific workload based on this data alone.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ substantially in core and thread counts. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 cores and 4 threads, while the Intel Core 7 251TE has 24 cores and 32 threads. Base clocks differ as well: the AMD part runs at 2.10 GHz, while the Intel part runs at 1.40 GHz. Boost clocks show the reverse pattern: the AMD boosts to 3.70 GHz, while the Intel boosts to 5.40 GHz.

Thermal design power is another major differentiator. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has a TDP of 15 watts, while the Intel Core 7 251TE has a TDP of 45 watts. The sockets are incompatible: the AMD uses AMD Socket FP5, while the Intel uses Intel Socket 1700.

Memory support differs. The AMD chip supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory is not supported on the AMD part, but it is supported on the Intel part.

PCIe generations differ. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U uses PCIe Gen 3, while the Intel Core 7 251TE uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are distinct: the AMD part has Radeon Vega 8, while the Intel part has UHD Graphics 770.

Market segment and release dates also differ. The AMD part is listed as a Mobile processor with a release date of 2026-05-31, while the Intel part is listed as a Desktop processor with a release date of 2025-01-12. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $384, which appears once in the database record. The AMD part has no launch MSRP listed.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U uses the Picasso codename, which belongs to the Ryzen 5 generation based on Zen+ architecture. It is manufactured on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries. The die size is 210 mm², and the transistor count is 4,940 million. Cache layout includes 96 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache.

The Intel Core 7 251TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, belonging to the Core 7 generation. It is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel. The die size is 215 mm², and no transistor count is recorded in the database. Cache layout includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

The L3 cache difference is notable: the Intel part has 36 MB shared L3, nine times the AMD's 4 MB. Per-core L2 is also larger on the Intel part, at 1.25 MB versus 512 KB. The AMD part has slightly larger per-core L1 at 96 KB versus 80 KB.

The manufacturing process nodes differ, with the AMD at 12 nm and the Intel at 10 nm. The foundry is also different: GlobalFoundries for AMD, Intel for the Intel part. The Intel part supports ECC memory, while the AMD part does not. The Intel part also has a higher memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s versus 38.4 GB/s.

Both processors have locked multipliers, meaning neither allows user-overclocking via multiplier adjustment. The AMD part has the part number YM3501C4T4MFG, while the Intel part has the part number SRQAXQ5ZG.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous. The Intel Core 7 251TE outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U in every single recorded test, with an average benchmark score of 41,650 versus 14,320. The Intel part sits at the 88th percentile among all CPUs, while the AMD part sits at the 69th percentile. The Intel processor also holds a 24-core, 32-thread configuration versus the AMD's 4-core, 4-thread setup, which explains the massive multi-threaded deltas.

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U does have advantages in power consumption, with a 15-watt TDP versus 45 watts, and it uses a smaller die at 210 mm² versus 215 mm². It also has a higher base clock at 2.10 GHz versus 1.40 GHz. However, these advantages do not translate into any benchmark win. The AMD part is positioned as a mobile processor, while the Intel part is a desktop processor, so the intended use cases differ.

For users who prioritize raw compute performance in data compression, encryption, math workloads, or multithreaded tasks, the Intel Core 7 251TE is the clear choice based on the recorded scores. For users who prioritize low power consumption and a mobile form factor, the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has the lower TDP, but it will deliver significantly lower performance in every measured category. The verdict from the data is straightforward: the Intel Core 7 251TE dominates this comparison, and the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U offers no benchmark-based reason for selection outside of its power and mobility profile.