AMD Ryzen 5 7400F vs Intel Core 7 251TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a clear overall winner in the Intel Core 7 251TE, which takes 13 of the 17 recorded comparisons. The Intel part leads across the entire Cinebench suite, with a consistent 14.7% advantage in every test. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel Core 7 251TE scores 25,518 against the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F's 21,765, while in single-core it posts 3,602 versus 3,072. The Cinebench R15 and R20 results follow the same pattern, with the Intel part winning by the same 14.7% margin in both multi-core and single-core runs.

The PassMark results reveal where the Intel processor's larger core count pays off. In floating point math, the Intel Core 7 251TE scores 85,607 against 45,799 for the AMD chip, a 46.5% lead. Integer math shows a 40.6% advantage, with scores of 125,739 versus 74,745. Data encryption also favors Intel by 24.6% (22,176 versus 16,712), and data compression comes in 13.3% ahead (334,399 versus 289,999). The multi-threaded PassMark score goes to Intel by 14.6% (30,022 versus 25,645), and physics testing shows a 14.3% edge (1,938 versus 1,660). Random string sorting is closer, with Intel ahead by 11.5% (39,643 versus 35,096).

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F wins four comparisons, and two of them are substantial. The extended instructions test shows AMD ahead by 28.1% (21,747 versus 16,974), and the prime number finding test delivers a 36.4% advantage (191 versus 140). In single-threaded PassMark testing, the AMD part edges out Intel by 3.4% (3,689 versus 3,568). The two single-thread entries in the database are duplicate recordings of the same score, so that result appears twice. Notably, the AMD chip wins the single-thread PassMark test despite losing every Cinebench single-core test, which suggests the two suites weight different instruction patterns.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design approaches. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F uses the Zen 4 architecture on the Raphael codename, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It packs 6,570 million transistors into a 71 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 251TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename with a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry, and its die measures 215 mm². The database does not record a transistor count for the Intel part.

Core configurations diverge sharply. The AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part offers 24 cores and 32 threads. That 18-core difference explains the large multi-threaded gaps in the benchmark results. Cache layouts also differ: AMD provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3. Intel provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a larger 36 MB shared L3.

Memory support creates another split. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a measured bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel Core 7 251TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a slightly higher bandwidth figure of 89.6 GB/s. Both parts support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs in lane count. AMD offers Gen 5 with 24 CPU lanes, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics also separate the two: the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has no integrated GPU, while the Intel Core 7 251TE includes UHD Graphics 770. Clock speeds show a trade-off between the two designs. AMD starts at 3.70 GHz base and boosts to 4.70 GHz, while Intel starts much lower at 1.40 GHz base but boosts higher to 5.40 GHz. The Intel part also carries a higher thermal ceiling at 45 W TDP versus 65 W for AMD, which is counterintuitive given the lower base clock, but the boost behavior and core count likely account for the difference.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 251TE wins in heavily threaded workloads. Cinebench multi-core results across R15, R20, and R23 all favor Intel by 14.7%, and the PassMark multi-thread test confirms the pattern. Floating point math shows the largest gap at 46.5%, which suggests the Intel part handles scientific or simulation-style workloads with many parallel floating-point operations more effectively. Integer math follows at 40.6%, and data encryption at 24.6%. These results point to workloads like video rendering, 3D simulation, large-scale data processing, and compression tasks where the 24-core configuration provides a decisive edge.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F wins in specific instruction-heavy and latency-sensitive tasks. The extended instructions test shows a 28.1% lead, and the prime number finding test delivers a 36.4% advantage. These are workloads that benefit from the Zen 4 architecture's instruction efficiency rather than raw core count. The AMD part also wins the PassMark single-thread test by 3.4%, which indicates that for lightly threaded tasks, the higher base clock of 3.70 GHz and the Zen 4 design provide a measurable advantage. Workloads such as legacy single-threaded applications, certain database operations, or cryptographic prime calculations would favor the AMD chip.

The Cinebench single-core results contradict the PassMark single-thread result, with Intel winning each Cinebench single-core test by 14.7%. This discrepancy likely reflects different instruction mixes between the two benchmark suites. Users targeting Cinebench-style rendering should expect Intel to win single-core as well, while those running PassMark-style mixed workloads may see AMD edge ahead in single-thread performance.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 7400F | Intel Core 7 251TE |

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

| Cores | 6 | 24 |

| Threads | 12 | 32 |

| Base clock | 3.70 GHz | 1.40 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.70 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Process node | 5 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 71 mm² | 215 mm² |

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

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 1.25 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 32 MB shared | 36 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| PCIe lanes | Gen 5, 24 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | N/A | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Launch MSRP | $229 | $384 |

The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, which gives it broader platform compatibility, while the AMD chip is DDR5-only. The AMD part has more PCIe lanes (24 versus 16), which matters for expansion-heavy builds. The Intel part includes integrated graphics, making it functional without a discrete GPU, while the AMD chip requires a graphics card. The AMD multiplier is unlocked for overclocking, while the Intel multiplier is locked.

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 7400F has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: How do the two compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE scores 25,518, which is 14.7% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F's score of 21,765.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F win any benchmark tests?

A: Yes, it wins four recorded tests: PassMark extended instructions (28.1% ahead), PassMark find prime numbers (36.4% ahead), and PassMark single-thread (3.4% ahead, recorded twice in the database).

Q: What integrated graphics does the Intel Core 7 251TE include?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE includes UHD Graphics 770. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has no integrated graphics.

Q: Which processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F supports DDR5 only.

Q: What is the launch MSRP for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has a launch MSRP of $229, and the Intel Core 7 251TE has a launch MSRP of $384.