AMD Ryzen 5 8500G vs Intel Core 7 251E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G and Intel Core 7 251E occupy very different positions in the database, and their benchmark profiles reflect that divergence. The Ryzen 5 8500G has a full suite of recorded benchmark scores, while the Intel Core 7 251E has no benchmark entries in the database at all. This absence of recorded data for the Intel part means a direct score-by-score comparison is not possible from the database. Instead, the analysis must rely on the recorded performance of the AMD processor and the positional data for both CPUs.

The Ryzen 5 8500G posts an average benchmark score of 20425 across all tests. Its percentile ranking against all CPUs is 74, placing it in the upper quarter of the database. The nearest rivals for the 8500G are all within a narrow band: the AMD EPYC 9454P sits at 20422 with a delta of 0%, the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V scores 20454 (delta -0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 scores 20468 (delta -0.2%), and the AMD EPYC 7713 scores 20363 (delta 0.3%). These deltas are all under half a percent, indicating that the 8500G performs nearly identically to these vastly different processors in aggregate terms.

Within the 8500G's own benchmark suite, the strongest results appear in multi-threaded and specialized workloads. The Cinebench R23 multicore score is 18368, while the single-core score is 2593. The Geekbench multicore result is 9444, with a single-core score of 2354. In 3DMark tests, the 16-thread score is 5224, the max-thread score is 5213, the 8-thread score is 4565, the 4-thread score is 3130, the 2-thread score is 1913, and the single-thread score is 998. The PassMark suite shows a multithread score of 21610 and a single-thread score of 3891. Specialized PassMark tests include integer math at 63123, floating-point math at 39074, extended instructions at 19098, data encryption at 14220, random string sorting at 29407, and data compression at 250197. The physics test scores 1318, and the find prime numbers test scores 87.

The Intel Core 7 251E, by contrast, has no recorded benchmarks, no average score, and no nearest rivals in the database. Its percentile ranking is 50, which places it at the median of all CPUs, but this figure is not derived from any recorded test scores. The database shows zero wins for either processor in head-to-head comparisons, and both win counters are set to zero. This means the only quantitative comparison possible is between the 8500G's recorded scores and the 251E's absence of data, which is not a benchmark comparison in the traditional sense.

Given the lack of Intel benchmark data, the head-to-head section cannot report specific deltas or victory margins. The data instead shows that the AMD part has a complete performance profile, while the Intel part has no measurable performance entries. The 8500G's percentile of 74 versus the 251E's percentile of 50 suggests that the AMD processor holds a higher rank, but this is a positional statement, not a score comparison. The nearest rival data for the 8500G confirms its aggregate performance is tightly clustered with server-class EPYC parts and a Core Ultra 7, which provides context for its standing.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 251E have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The Intel Core 7 251E has an empty benchmark array, an average benchmark score of 0, and no nearest rivals listed. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G, in contrast, has 25 recorded benchmark scores across 3DMark, Cinebench, Geekbench, and PassMark tests.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G compare to its nearest rivals in aggregate performance?

A: The 8500G's average benchmark score is 20425. Its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 9454P, scores 20422 with a delta of 0%. The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V scores 20454 (delta -0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 scores 20468 (delta -0.2%), and the AMD EPYC 7713 scores 20363 (delta 0.3%). All deltas are within 0.3 percentage points.

Q: What is the percentile ranking for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G ranks at the 74th percentile among all CPUs. The Intel Core 7 251E ranks at the 50th percentile. The 8500G's percentile is based on its recorded benchmark scores, while the 251E's percentile is not tied to any recorded test data.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 251E has 24 cores and 32 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel part also has a higher boost clock at 5.60 GHz versus 5.00 GHz for the AMD part.

Q: What are the memory support differences?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G supports DDR5 memory only, with a dual-channel bus and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 7 251E supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory.

Q: What is the process node and die size for each?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, with a die size of 137 mm² and 20,900 million transistors. The Intel Core 7 251E uses a 10 nm process from Intel, with a die size of 257 mm² and no transistor count listed in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G is the only processor in this comparison with recorded benchmark data, so any use-case analysis must rely on its scores. The 8500G shows strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18368 and a PassMark multithread score of 21610. These results indicate capability in workloads that scale with core count, such as rendering, compilation, and scientific computation. The Geekbench multicore score of 9444 further supports this.

For single-threaded tasks, the 8500G posts a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2593, a Geekbench single-core score of 2354, and a PassMark single-thread score of 3891. These figures define its responsiveness in lightly threaded applications like web browsing, office productivity, and legacy software. The 3DMark single-thread score of 998 and 2-thread score of 1913 show that the processor maintains reasonable performance even at low thread counts.

Specialized workloads reveal distinct strengths. The PassMark data compression score of 250197 is the highest single score in the suite, indicating strong performance in archiving and file compression. The integer math score of 63123 and floating-point math score of 39074 show balanced arithmetic capability. Extended instructions at 19098 and data encryption at 14220 suggest moderate capability in cryptographic and SIMD-heavy workloads. The random string sorting score of 29407 indicates solid performance in sorting algorithms.

The Intel Core 7 251E has no recorded scores, so no wins can be attributed to it. The database shows zero wins for both processors in head-to-head comparisons, which means that even the 8500G cannot claim a formal win count. The 251E's higher core count (24 versus 6) and larger L3 cache (36 MB versus 16 MB) suggest theoretical advantages in heavily parallel workloads, but without benchmark data, those advantages cannot be quantified. The 251E's boost clock of 5.60 GHz is higher than the 8500G's 5.00 GHz, which could indicate an advantage in single-threaded bursts, but again, no recorded scores confirm this.

The 8500G's percentile of 74 versus the 251E's 50 positions the AMD part higher in the overall database, but this is a broad ranking, not a workload-specific verdict. For users focused on measured performance, the 8500G is the only part with data. For users planning to rely on the 251E's core count and cache size, the database offers no confirmation of expected performance.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G and Intel Core 7 251E differ across nearly every specification field. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part has 24 cores and 32 threads. Base clocks are 3.50 GHz for AMD and 2.10 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 5.00 GHz for AMD and 5.60 GHz for Intel. Both have a TDP of 65 watts, which is a point of similarity.

The socket types differ: AMD uses Socket AM5, while Intel uses Socket 1700. The AMD part is marked as a Mobile market segment, while the Intel part is Desktop. Release dates differ: the 8500G launched on 2024-01-07, and the 251E launched on 2025-01-12. The launch MSRP for the AMD part is $179, and for the Intel part it is $384. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Memory support diverges: the AMD part supports only DDR5, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both are dual-channel, but memory bandwidth differs: 83.2 GB/s for AMD and 89.6 GB/s for Intel. Both support ECC memory. PCIe support differs: the AMD part is Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part is Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ: the AMD part uses Radeon 740M, and the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770. Part numbers are 100-000001491 for AMD and SRQDUQ657 for Intel. The AMD part has a production status of Active, and the Intel part is also Active. The AMD part has a process node of 4 nm from TSMC, while the Intel part is 10 nm from Intel. Die sizes are 137 mm² for AMD and 257 mm² for Intel. Transistor count is listed only for AMD at 20,900 million.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split is stark. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G uses the Zen 4 architecture with the codename Phoenix2, part of the 8000 series and Ryzen 5 generation. The process node is 4 nm, fabricated by TSMC. Cache layout consists of 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. The Intel Core 7 251E uses the Bartlett Lake codename, part of the Core 7 generation, with no architecture name listed. The process node is 10 nm, fabricated by Intel. Cache layout consists of 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3.

The core count difference of 24 versus 6 is the most significant architectural divergence. The Intel part's larger L3 cache (36 MB versus 16 MB) and per-core L2 (2 MB versus 1 MB) suggest a design aimed at higher parallel throughput. The AMD part's smaller die (137 mm² versus 257 mm²) and more advanced process node (4 nm versus 10 nm) indicate a denser, more power-efficient design, though TDP is identical at 65 watts.

The PCIe generation differs: the AMD part is Gen 4, while the Intel part is Gen 5. The Intel part also has more PCIe lanes (16 versus 14). Memory bandwidth is higher on the Intel part (89.6 GB/s versus 83.2 GB/s), and the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD part is DDR5-only. Both support ECC memory.

The integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon 740M, and Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part's mobile market segment, despite being a 65-watt part, contrasts with the Intel part's desktop designation. The production status for both is Active. The transistor count is recorded only for the AMD part (20,900 million), while the Intel part has no transistor count in the database. The die size for Intel is nearly double that of AMD, which, combined with the older process node, explains the larger physical footprint for the higher core count.