AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT vs Intel Core 7 251TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive overall victory for the Intel Core 7 251TE, which wins 16 of the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT manages a single win. The margin of Intel's dominance varies widely by workload, from a modest 6.2% advantage in single-threaded PassMark tests to a 59.3% blowout in prime number calculation.

Starting with the Cinebench suite, the pattern is consistent across all six tests. The Intel part leads by exactly 32.3% in Cinebench R15 multicore (2572 vs 1740), R15 single-core (362 vs 245), R20 multicore (10717 vs 7254), R20 single-core (1512 vs 1023), R23 multicore (25518 vs 17272), and R23 single-core (3602 vs 2438). This uniformity suggests a fundamental throughput advantage rather than workload-specific optimization.

PassMark's multithread test confirms the trend, with Intel scoring 30022 against AMD's 20325, again a 32.3% gap. The integer math test shows Intel ahead by 44.7% (125739 vs 69566), while floating-point math delivers an even larger 53.5% margin (85607 vs 39817). The physics test shows a 54.9% gap (1938 vs 875), and prime number finding shows the largest disparity at 59.3% (140 vs 57).

The AMD processor's sole victory comes in the extended instructions test, where it scores 18041 against Intel's 16974, a 6.3% advantage. This is the only recorded test where the Ryzen part outperforms its rival. Elsewhere, Intel's wins range from 6.2% in PassMark single-thread (3568 vs 3348) to 22.6% in data compression (334399 vs 258882), 28.4% in data encryption (22176 vs 15873), and 33.9% in random string sorting (39643 vs 26188).

The average benchmark score tells a similar story. The Ryzen 5 5600GT averages 20733, placing it in the 74th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 7 251TE averages 41650, placing it in the 88th percentile. The Intel part's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H (41621, 0.1% behind) and the Intel Core i7-14650HX (41576, 0.2% behind). The AMD part's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-12490F (20802, 0.3% ahead) and the Intel Xeon 6325P (20821, 0.4% ahead).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT uses the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It packs 10,700 million transistors into a 180 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 251TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a larger 215 mm² die and no transistor count recorded in the database.

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD part provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part provides 24 cores and 32 threads. This 4x core advantage and nearly 3x thread advantage explains much of the multicore performance gap. Clock speeds also favor Intel on the boost side: the Ryzen runs at 3.60 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost, while the Core 7 runs at 1.40 GHz base and 5.40 GHz boost. The lower base clock on Intel is offset by a much higher boost ceiling.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. The AMD processor uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part thus has larger per-core caches at every level and more than double the L3 capacity.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD part supports DDR4 only, with dual-channel memory and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part also supports ECC memory, while the AMD part does not. PCIe connectivity differs: AMD provides Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ. The AMD part includes Radeon Vega 7 graphics, while the Intel part includes UHD Graphics 770. Production status for both is listed as Active. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part does not. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM4, and the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part was released on 2024-01-07, and the Intel part on 2025-01-12.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates that the Intel Core 7 251TE is the stronger processor in nearly every measured workload. The 32.3% advantage across all six Cinebench tests, combined with large margins in integer math (44.7%), floating-point math (53.5%), physics (54.9%), and prime number finding (59.3%), shows a processor that dominates in both single-threaded and multithreaded scenarios.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT retains a narrow 6.3% edge in extended instructions, which may matter for specific workloads that rely on those instruction sets. It also offers a lower launch MSRP of $140 compared to the Intel part's $384, though pricing considerations are separate from the performance data recorded here.

The Intel part's 88th percentile ranking versus the AMD part's 74th percentile ranking confirms the performance hierarchy. The Intel part sits alongside the Intel Core i7-14650HX and Intel Core Ultra 7 265H in its performance class, while the AMD part sits near the Intel Core i5-12490F and Intel Xeon 6325P.

For users prioritizing raw compute throughput, the Intel Core 7 251TE is the clear choice based on the recorded measurements. The AMD part may be preferable for those who need its specific extended instruction performance or who require an unlocked multiplier, a feature the Intel part lacks. The AMD part also uses a smaller 7 nm process node and comes from the older 5000 series family.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT | Intel Core 7 251TE |

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

| Cores | 6 | 24 |

| Threads | 12 | 32 |

| Base clock | 3.60 GHz | 1.40 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.60 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 3 | Not listed |

| Codename | Cezanne | Bartlett Lake |

| Process node | 7 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 10,700 million | Not listed |

| Die size | 180 mm² | 215 mm² |

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

| L2 cache | 512 KB (per core) | 1.25 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 | $140 | $384 |

| Release date | 2024-01-07 | 2025-01-12 |

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has 24 cores and 32 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: How large is the performance gap in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE scores 25518, which is 32.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT's 17272.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark tests?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT wins the PassMark extended instructions test with a score of 18041, which is 6.3% higher than the Intel Core 7 251TE's 16974.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT supports DDR4 only. The Intel Core 7 251TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT has 51.2 GB/s.

Q: What are the percentile rankings for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is in the 74th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 7 251TE is in the 88th percentile.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 251TE wins in every major compute category recorded in the database. Cinebench rendering workloads, both single-core and multicore, show a consistent 32.3% advantage. PassMark integer math, floating-point math, physics simulation, prime number finding, multithread performance, data compression, data encryption, and random string sorting all favor Intel by margins ranging from 22.6% to 59.3%.

The single-threaded PassMark score gives Intel a narrower 6.2% edge (3568 vs 3348), which still represents a win but suggests the AMD part is comparatively closer in lightly threaded scenarios. The 24-core Intel processor leverages its thread count most effectively in floating-point math, where the 53.5% gap (85607 vs 39817) shows a workload that scales strongly with the additional cores and threads.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT wins exclusively in the PassMark extended instructions test. This 6.3% advantage (18041 vs 16974) indicates that the Zen 3 architecture handles certain extended instruction sets more efficiently than the Bartlett Lake design. For workloads that rely heavily on these specific instructions, the AMD part delivers higher throughput.

The data also shows the AMD part has a lower TDP of 65 W compared to the Intel part's 45 W. Despite the lower TDP, the Intel part still achieves substantially higher performance across the board, suggesting better performance per watt in the recorded benchmarks. The AMD part uses a 7 nm process node versus Intel's 10 nm node, yet the larger 24-core Intel design still manages the lower power draw.

The Intel Core 7 251TE's 88th percentile ranking and 41650 average score place it in a different performance class than the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT's 74th percentile and 20733 average score. The Intel part's nearest rivals, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H and Intel Core i7-14650HX, both sit within 0.2% of its average score, while the AMD part's nearest rivals, the Intel Core i5-12490F and Intel Xeon 6325P, sit within 0.4% of its average score.

For users who prioritize the extended instructions workload, the AMD part is the only choice given it is the sole winner in that category. For all other recorded workloads, the Intel Core 7 251TE delivers higher scores, often by substantial margins. The Intel part also offers ECC memory support, Gen 5 PCIe, DDR5 compatibility, and a larger L3 cache, all of which are absent from the AMD part's specification sheet.