AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT vs Intel Core 7 251E Comparison

The Verdict

The database contains complete benchmark data for the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT, but the Intel Core 7 251E has no recorded benchmark scores, no average score, and no rival comparisons. The data therefore supports only one direct conclusion: the Ryzen 5 5500GT is the only processor in this comparison with measurable performance, placing it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs in the database with an average benchmark score of 26748. The Core 7 251E sits at the 50th percentile by default, with a recorded average score of zero.

The 5500GT is the pick for anyone building on AMD Socket AM4 with DDR4 memory who needs a working processor with verified performance data. It is an unlocked part, meaning the multiplier can be adjusted. The 251E is the pick for anyone who specifically needs Intel Socket 1700, DDR5 memory support, ECC memory capability, PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, or the higher boost clock of 5.60 GHz. It is a locked processor. For workloads where the 5500GT's measured results matter, the data speaks only for that chip.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT uses the Zen 3 architecture on the Cezanne codename, built on a 7 nm process by TSMC with 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 251E uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process built by Intel, with a 257 mm² die size and no transistor count recorded.

Core counts differ substantially. The 5500GT has 6 cores and 12 threads. The 251E has 24 cores and 32 threads. Clock speeds reflect different strategies: the 5500GT has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, while the 251E has a lower base clock of 2.10 GHz but a much higher boost clock of 5.60 GHz.

Cache layouts are distinct. The 5500GT uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3. The 251E uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The Intel part nearly doubles the shared cache.

Memory support diverges. The 5500GT supports DDR4 only, dual-channel, with 51.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth and no ECC support. The 251E supports both DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel, with 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth and ECC memory support enabled.

PCIe connectivity differs by generation. The 5500GT provides Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The 251E provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD part uses Radeon Vega 7, the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770.

Release timing separates the two. The 5500GT launched on 2024-01-07, the 251E on 2025-01-12. The 5500GT carries part number 100-000001489; the 251E carries SRQDUQ657.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 251E boosts to 5.60 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT boosts to 4.40 GHz.

Q: Does the AMD processor support ECC memory?

A: No. The Ryzen 5 5500GT has ECC memory support set to false. The Intel Core 7 251E supports ECC memory.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The 5500GT supports DDR4 only. The 251E supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 251E has 24 cores and 32 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor is unlocked for overclocking?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has the multiplier unlocked. The Intel Core 7 251E has the multiplier locked.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT is built on a 7 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core 7 251E is built on a 10 nm process by Intel.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT | Intel Core 7 251E |

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

| Cores | 6 | 24 |

| Threads | 12 | 32 |

| Base Clock | 3.60 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.40 GHz | 5.60 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 3 | Not recorded |

| Codename | Cezanne | Bartlett Lake |

| Process Node | 7 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 10,700 million | Not recorded |

| Die Size | 180 mm² | 257 mm² |

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

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 36 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Vega 7 | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Launch MSRP | $125 | $384 |

The TDP is identical at 65 W for both parts. Both are desktop processors in active production. The memory bus is dual-channel on both. Every other specification in the database differs between the two.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table is empty. No direct comparison scores exist between the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT and the Intel Core 7 251E. The database records zero benchmark wins for either processor in a direct matchup.

The 5500GT has a full set of recorded benchmark results. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1597 in multi-core and 225 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 6656 in multi-core and 939 in single-core. In Cinebench R23, it scores 15848 in multi-core and 2237 in single-core.

Passmark results for the 5500GT cover a range of workloads. Data compression scores 243904. Data encryption scores 14754. Extended instructions score 17027. Finding prime numbers scores 54. Floating point math scores 36694. Integer math scores 64218. Multithread scores 19000. Physics scores 840. Random string sorting scores 24583. Single thread scores 3066.

The 251E has no recorded benchmark results at all. Its average benchmark score is zero. Its percentile rank is 50, which is the default when no performance data exists. The nearest rivals list for the 251E is empty.

The nearest rivals for the 5500GT put its performance in context. The AMD EPYC 9554 scores 26743, a 0% delta. The Intel Core i7-12700H scores 26717, a 0.1% delta. The AMD Ryzen 5 7545U scores 26849, a -0.4% delta. The Intel Core i9-11900K scores 26639, a 0.4% delta. The 5500GT's average score of 26748 sits within a narrow band of these four processors.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT wins on verified performance data. It has 14 recorded benchmark scores across Cinebench and Passmark suites. It holds the 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score of 26748 is backed by real measurements. For anyone who needs a processor with confirmed performance, the 5500GT is the only option in this pairing with data to support it.

The 5500GT also wins on platform characteristics that favor AMD Socket AM4 builders. It is an unlocked processor, so frequency adjustments are possible. It uses DDR4 memory, which pairs with the AM4 platform. Its launch MSRP was $125. It launched on 2024-01-07.

The Intel Core 7 251E wins on raw specification headroom. It has 24 cores and 32 threads, four times the core count of the 5500GT. Its boost clock reaches 5.60 GHz, which is 1.20 GHz higher than the AMD part. Its L3 cache is 36 MB shared, more than double the 16 MB on the 5500GT. Its L2 cache is 2 MB per core, four times the 512 KB per core on the AMD chip.

The 251E wins on memory flexibility. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the 5500GT supports DDR4 only. Its memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s versus 51.2 GB/s on the 5500GT. It supports ECC memory, which the 5500GT does not.

The 251E wins on modern connectivity. It provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The 5500GT provides PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes. The Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. It launched on 2025-01-12 with a launch MSRP of $384.

For use-case selection, the data suggests the 5500GT for a builder who needs a measured, working processor on AM4 with DDR4 and an unlocked multiplier. The 251E for a builder who needs core count, cache capacity, ECC memory, DDR5 support, PCIe Gen 5, and the highest boost clock. The 5500GT has the performance records. The 251E has the specification ceiling. The database contains no measurements to show how that ceiling translates into actual performance.