AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE vs Intel Core 7 251TE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits these two processors into clearly defined roles. The Intel Core 7 251TE wins 14 of the 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons, establishing itself as the dominant multi-threaded and compute-heavy part. Its most decisive victories come in floating point math, where it records a 54.2% lead, and integer math, where it sits 49.9% ahead. Those two workloads are the rawest measures of sustained computational throughput, and the Intel part leaves no doubt about its advantage there. The same pattern appears in find prime numbers, where Intel leads by 40.7%, and in physics simulation, where the margin reaches 36.2%.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE wins only 3 comparisons, but they cluster around specific strengths. The most notable is single-thread performance in the Passmark suite, where AMD posts a 9.6% win over Intel. That is a meaningful reversal given the Intel part's higher boost clock. The other AMD victory comes in extended instructions, a workload that measures SIMD and specialized instruction efficiency, where AMD leads by 6%. These wins suggest the Zen 4 architecture handles certain instruction streams and lightly threaded tasks with greater efficiency, even though the overall scoreboard favors Intel.

For use-case planning, the Intel Core 7 251TE is the choice for heavily parallel workloads, database operations, encryption, compression, and any task that scales across many cores. The AMD part is better suited to single-threaded responsiveness and workloads that exercise extended instruction sets, where it holds a measurable edge. The data also shows that Intel wins every Cinebench iteration, R15, R20, and R23, in both single-core and multi-core, with a consistent 27.9% margin across all six tests. That uniformity indicates a broad architectural advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and manufacturing approaches. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE uses the Zen 4 architecture on TSMC's 4 nm process, with the Phoenix2 codename. It packs 20,900 million transistors into a 137 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 251TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on Intel's 10 nm process, with a larger 215 mm² die and no transistor count listed in the database. The process difference explains part of the power and efficiency gap: AMD's smaller node allows a 35 W TDP, while Intel's larger node requires 45 W.

Core counts differ dramatically. AMD provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while Intel provides 24 cores and 32 threads. That 18-core difference is the primary driver of Intel's multi-threaded dominance. Cache configurations also diverge sharply. AMD uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The larger L3 pool gives Intel more room for shared working sets, which benefits multi-threaded workloads that repeatedly access common data.

Memory support differs as well. AMD supports only DDR5, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The measured memory bandwidth favors Intel slightly: 89.6 GB/s versus 83.2 GB/s for AMD. Both support ECC memory, which matters for professional and server-adjacent deployments. PCIe connectivity is a major differentiator: Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while AMD provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes. That gives Intel a generational advantage for high-bandwidth peripherals such as GPUs and NVMe storage.

Integrated graphics also differ. AMD uses the Radeon 740M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The database does not include comparative graphics benchmarks, so the comparison remains qualitative. Socket compatibility splits the field: AMD uses Socket AM5, Intel uses Socket 1700. The AMD part is classified as mobile, while Intel is classified as desktop, which aligns with their respective power envelopes and platform targets. Release dates differ by roughly nine months, with AMD launching in April 2024 and Intel in January 2025.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench results show a consistent 27.9% Intel advantage across all six tests. In R15 multi-core, Intel scores 2572 against AMD's 1854. In R15 single-core, Intel posts 362 against AMD's 261. R20 multi-core gives Intel 10717 against AMD's 7725, and R20 single-core gives Intel 1512 against AMD's 1090. R23 multi-core shows Intel at 25518 versus AMD's 18395, while R23 single-core shows Intel at 3602 versus AMD's 2597. The uniformity of the 27.9% delta across single and multi-core tests suggests the Intel core design has a consistent IPC and frequency advantage in rendering workloads, independent of thread scaling.

Passmark results tell a more nuanced story. In data compression, Intel leads by 25.6%, scoring 334399 against AMD's 248675. Data encryption shows a larger gap: Intel leads by 36.1% with 22176 versus AMD's 14163. Find prime numbers gives Intel a 40.7% lead, 140 versus 83. Floating point math is the largest single margin, with Intel at 85607 against AMD's 39233, a 54.2% advantage. Integer math follows closely, Intel at 125739 versus AMD's 63045, a 49.9% lead. Physics simulation shows Intel ahead by 36.2%, 1938 versus 1237. Random string sorting favors Intel by 21.2%, 39643 versus 31240. Multithread score gives Intel a 28.4% win, 30022 versus 21502.

AMD's wins are narrow but clear. Passmark single-thread shows AMD at 3909 against Intel's 3568, a 9.6% margin. Extended instructions show AMD at 17999 against Intel's 16974, a 6% margin. The single-thread win is particularly notable because Intel has a higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz versus AMD's 5.00 GHz, yet AMD still delivers better measured single-thread performance in Passmark. This indicates that AMD's Zen 4 core extracts more work per clock cycle in that specific test suite.

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 PRO 8500GE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: How large is the Intel lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: Intel scores 25518 versus AMD's 18395, a 27.9% advantage.

Q: In which benchmark does AMD win by the largest margin?

A: AMD wins Passmark single-thread by 9.6%, scoring 3909 against Intel's 3568.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference between the two?

A: Intel records 89.6 GB/s, while AMD records 83.2 GB/s, a 6.4 GB/s difference in Intel's favor.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE and the Intel Core 7 251TE support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE boosts to 5.40 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE boosts to 5.00 GHz.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE | Intel Core 7 251TE |

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

| Cores | 6 | 24 |

| Threads | 12 | 32 |

| Base Clock | 3.40 GHz | 1.40 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Not specified |

| Codename | Phoenix2 | Bartlett Lake |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 137 mm² | 215 mm² |

| Transistors | 20,900 million | Not specified |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB per core | 1.25 MB per core |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB shared | 36 MB shared |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 Lanes | Gen 5, 16 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 740M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2024-04-15 | 2025-01-12 |

| Launch MSRP | Not specified | $384 |

The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $384. The AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded in the database. Both processors have locked multipliers, so neither supports overclocking through the multiplier. The Intel part uses a 10 nm process from Intel's own foundry, while AMD uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The die size difference, 215 mm² versus 137 mm², reflects the larger core count and cache pool on the Intel side. The base clock difference is substantial, with AMD running at 3.40 GHz versus Intel's 1.40 GHz, but the boost clocks are closer at 5.00 GHz and 5.40 GHz respectively.