AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE vs Intel Core 7 251TE Comparison

The Verdict

The database comparison between the AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE and the Intel Core 7 251TE shows two desktop processors with fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD part is a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 3 chip built on a 7 nm process, while the Intel part is a 24-core, 32-thread Bartlett Lake processor on a 10 nm process. Benchmark data exists only for the Intel processor, with an average benchmark score of 41650 and a percentile ranking of 88 among all CPUs. The AMD processor has no recorded benchmarks, no average score, and a percentile of 50. From the recorded data, the Intel Core 7 251TE is the only chip with measurable performance, placing it in the top tier of desktop processors. The AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE, lacking any benchmark records, cannot be positioned as a performance competitor based on the available measurements. The data suggests the Intel chip is for workloads demanding high core counts and strong multi-threaded throughput, while the AMD chip, with its lower TDP and older architecture, is suited for efficiency-focused builds where its 35 W envelope is the primary consideration.

Architecture Differences

The two processors differ at nearly every architectural level. The AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE uses the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It contains 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its cache layout includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel Core 7 251TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. It contains 24 cores and 32 threads, with a base clock of 1.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. Its cache structure is larger: 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD chip is limited to DDR4. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the Intel part reaches 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth versus 51.2 GB/s for the AMD part. The Intel processor supports ECC memory; the AMD one does not. The AMD chip uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel chip uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD chip carries Radeon Vega 7, and the Intel chip carries UHD Graphics 770. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel processor is locked. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM4, and the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700.

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 5605GE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE boosts to 4.40 GHz. The Intel Core 7 251TE boosts to 5.40 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports DDR5 memory?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE supports only DDR4.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE has a TDP of 35 W. The Intel Core 7 251TE has a TDP of 45 W.

Q: Which processor has a higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE has a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

Q: Does the AMD processor have an unlocked multiplier?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel Core 7 251TE does not.

Specification Differences

The table below lists only the fields where the two processors differ, based on the recorded data.

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE | Intel Core 7 251TE |

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

| Cores | 6 | 24 |

| Threads | 12 | 32 |

| Base Clock | 3.40 GHz | 1.40 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.40 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 3 | (Not recorded) |

| Codename | Cezanne | Bartlett Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen 5 (Zen 3 (Cezanne)) | Core 7 (Bartlett Lake) |

| Process Node | 7 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 10,700 million | (Not recorded) |

| 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 |

| Part Number | 100-000001804 | SRQAXQ5ZG |

| Launch MSRP | (Not recorded) | $384 |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains benchmark results for the Intel Core 7 251TE, but no benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE. Therefore, a direct head-to-head comparison is impossible from the recorded data. The analysis below covers the Intel chip's measured performance in isolation.

In Cinebench R23, the Intel Core 7 251TE scores 25518 in the multi-core test and 3602 in the single-core test. The multi-core score benefits directly from the 24-core, 32-thread configuration. In Cinebench R20, the same processor scores 10717 multi-core and 1512 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 2572 multi-core and 362 single-core. The scaling from R15 to R23 shows a typical progression in workload intensity.

PassMark tests show a similar pattern. The multi-thread score is 30022, while the single-thread score is 3568. The integer math score is 125739, and the floating point math score is 85607. Data compression scores 334399, data encryption scores 22176, and extended instructions score 16974. The find prime numbers test scores 140, physics scores 1938, and random string sorting scores 39643.

The average benchmark score of 41650 places the Intel chip at the 88th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H with an average score of 41621 and a delta of 0.1 percent, the Intel Core i7-14650HX with 41576 and a delta of 0.2 percent, the Intel Core i7-12850HX with 41779 and a delta of -0.3 percent, and the Intel Core i7-14700T with 41914 and a delta of -0.6 percent. The differences are within one percent in all cases, indicating that the Core 7 251TE sits in a tightly contested performance band.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 251TE wins decisively in any workload that scales with core count or thread count. Its 24 cores and 32 threads give it a massive advantage in multi-threaded tasks such as data compression, integer math, and floating point math. The recorded multi-thread score of 30022 and the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25518 confirm this. The single-core performance is also strong, with a score of 3568 in PassMark and 3602 in Cinebench R23, driven by a 5.40 GHz boost clock. The Intel chip also supports DDR5 memory and ECC memory, which broadens its applicability in memory-sensitive or reliability-focused desktop workloads. Its PCIe Gen 5 support provides newer I/O connectivity.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE has no recorded benchmark data, so its wins cannot be quantified. However, its specification sheet shows areas where it holds an advantage. The TDP of 35 W is lower than the Intel chip's 45 W, making it the more power-efficient option on paper. The 7 nm process node from TSMC suggests a denser, potentially more efficient design compared to the Intel 10 nm node. The unlocked multiplier on the AMD chip allows for overclocking, which the locked Intel chip does not permit. The AMD chip uses the AM4 socket, a platform with a long-established ecosystem. These factors indicate that the AMD processor is the stronger candidate for builds where power draw, overclocking flexibility, or platform familiarity are the primary selection criteria, even though its performance cannot be measured from the current database records.