AMD Ryzen 5 9500F vs Intel Core 7 251TE Comparison

The database records two very different desktop designs in the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F and the Intel Core 7 251TE. The AMD part is a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 5 chip on AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel part is a 24-core, 32-thread Bartlett Lake chip on Intel Socket 1700. In the head-to-head PassMark results, Intel wins 7 tests and AMD wins 4. Despite that, the AMD part holds a higher aggregate average benchmark score (52873 versus 41650) and a higher percentile rank among all CPUs (91st versus 88th).

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Intel’s largest head-to-head wins are in math-heavy and throughput-oriented tests. Data encryption lands at 22176 versus 15716, a 29.1% margin for Intel. Floating point math goes to Intel at 85607 versus 56570, a 33.9% margin. Integer math shows Intel at 125739 versus 84198, a 33% advantage. The Intel chip also wins multithread with 30022 against 28312, a 5.7% edge, and physics with 1938 against 1851, a 4.5% edge. Random string sorting favors Intel at 39643 versus 34174, a 13.8% margin, and data compression favors Intel at 334399 versus 325678, a 2.6% margin.

AMD’s wins are fewer but often larger in percentage terms. Extended instructions go to AMD at 26370 versus 16974, a 55.4% advantage. Finding prime numbers goes to AMD at 220 versus 140, a 57.1% advantage. Single-thread performance goes to AMD at 4258 versus 3568, a 19.3% advantage. The recorded win tally is therefore Intel 7, AMD 4.

The aggregate average tells a different story from the head-to-head list. AMD’s average benchmark score of 52873 sits above Intel’s 41650, and the percentile ranks follow the same direction: 91st for AMD, 88th for Intel. The aggregate average is not identical to the head-to-head PassMark list, so the two metrics can point in different directions.

The nearest-rival clusters are tight for both parts. AMD’s average sits 0.1% below the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 at 52901, 0.2% below the Intel Xeon 634 at 52974, 0.6% below the AMD EPYC 7313P at 53206, and 0.8% below the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X at 53288. Intel’s average sits 0.1% above the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H at 41621, 0.2% above the Intel Core i7-14650HX at 41576, 0.3% below the Intel Core i7-12850HX at 41779, and 0.6% below the Intel Core i7-14700T at 41914.

Architecture Differences

Core count is the clearest divider. AMD provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while Intel provides 24 cores and 32 threads. Clock behavior is also distinct. AMD starts at a 3.80 GHz base clock and boosts to 5.00 GHz. Intel starts at a 1.40 GHz base clock and boosts to 5.40 GHz. Intel is rated at 45 TDP, while AMD is rated at 65 TDP.

Process and packaging differ sharply. AMD uses a 4 nm TSMC process with 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. Intel uses a 10 nm Intel process on a 215 mm² die, with no transistor count listed in the database. Both parts use 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but Intel’s L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core versus AMD’s 1 MB per core, and Intel’s shared L3 cache is 36 MB versus AMD’s 32 MB.

Memory and platform support also split. AMD supports DDR5 only, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both run dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth and both support ECC. On PCIe, AMD has Gen 5 with 24 CPU lanes, while Intel has Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Intel includes UHD Graphics 770; AMD has no integrated graphics. The AMD multiplier is unlocked, while Intel’s is locked. The database does not list a microarchitecture for Intel, but its codename is Bartlett Lake; AMD’s architecture is Zen 5 with the Granite Ridge codename. Release dates differ as well: September 2025 for AMD, January 2025 for Intel.

Where Each One Wins

AMD wins where per-thread execution and specialized instruction throughput dominate. The single-thread score of 4258 against 3568 is a decisive 19.3% advantage. Extended instructions show an even larger gap at 26370 versus 16974, a 55.4% lead. Finding prime numbers gives AMD its largest relative win at 220 versus 140, a 57.1% lead. The aggregate average also sides with AMD at 52873 versus 41650, and the 91st percentile rank sits above Intel’s 88th.

Intel wins where parallel math and data transformation matter. Encryption at 22176 versus 15716, floating point at 85607 versus 56570, and integer math at 125739 versus 84198 all favor Intel by wide margins. Multithread, physics, random string sorting, and data compression also favor Intel. The 24-core, 32-thread configuration and the larger 36 MB L3 cache align with those wins. The data implies Intel is the stronger part for workloads that scale across many threads, while AMD is the stronger part for workloads that depend on single-thread speed and instruction-level efficiency.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU scores higher in PassMark single-thread?

A: AMD Ryzen 5 9500F scores 4258, which is 19.3% above Intel Core 7 251TE’s 3568.

Q: Which CPU has more cores and threads?

A: Intel Core 7 251TE has 24 cores and 32 threads. AMD Ryzen 5 9500F has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What memory types do the two CPUs support?

A: Intel Core 7 251TE supports DDR4 and DDR5. AMD Ryzen 5 9500F supports DDR5 only. Both run dual-channel memory at 89.6 GB/s and support ECC.

Q: Does either CPU include integrated graphics?

A: Intel Core 7 251TE includes UHD Graphics 770. AMD Ryzen 5 9500F has no integrated graphics.

Q: Which CPU has the higher aggregate benchmark score?

A: AMD Ryzen 5 9500F has an average benchmark score of 52873 and sits at the 91st percentile of all CPUs. Intel Core 7 251TE has an average score of 41650 and sits at the 88th percentile.

Q: Which CPU has an unlocked multiplier?

A: AMD Ryzen 5 9500F has an unlocked multiplier. Intel Core 7 251TE does not.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen 5 9500F | Intel Core 7 251TE |

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

| Series | 9000 series | not listed |

| Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |

| Cores | 6 | 24 |

| Threads | 12 | 32 |

| Base clock | 3.80 GHz | 1.40 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 65 | 45 |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | not listed |

| Codename | Granite Ridge | Bartlett Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen 5 (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)) | Core 7 (Bartlett Lake) |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 8,315 million | not listed |

| Die size | 70.6 mm² | 215 mm² |

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

| L3 cache | 32 MB (shared) | 36 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 24 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

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

| Multiplier unlocked | true | false |

| Release date | September 7, 2025 | January 12, 2025 |

| Part number | 100-000001406 | SRQAXQ5ZG |

The Verdict

Strictly from the recorded data, the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F is the part for single-thread and instruction-focused workloads. It leads by 19.3% in single-thread, by 55.4% in extended instructions, and by 57.1% in finding prime numbers. It also carries the higher aggregate average score and the higher percentile rank among all CPUs.

The Intel Core 7 251TE is the part for multithreaded and math-heavy workloads. It leads in data encryption, floating point math, integer math, multithread, physics, random string sorting, and data compression. The head-to-head win count favors Intel 7 to 4, and the 24-core, 32-thread design delivers the throughput edge in those tests. The data points to AMD when per-core speed and aggregate rank matter most, and to Intel when parallel workload capacity matters most.