AMD Ryzen 7 250 vs Intel Core 7 251TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a decisive overall win for the Intel Core 7 251TE, taking 12 of 15 head-to-head comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 wins only 3 tests, but those wins are concentrated in specific workload types where its architecture holds a clear advantage.

The largest single margin belongs to Intel in Cinebench R23 single-core. The Core 7 251TE scores 3602 versus the Ryzen 7 250's 1715, a delta of 52.4% in Intel's favor. That is a massive gap for a single-threaded test, and it carries over to Cinebench R15 single-core as well, where Intel wins 362 to 269, a 25.7% advantage. The multi-core Cinebench results tell a similar story: R23 multi-core shows Intel at 25518 versus AMD's 14676, a 42.5% lead, and R15 multi-core shows Intel at 2572 versus 2302, a 10.5% lead.

In PassMark's integer math test, Intel scores 125739 against AMD's 91565, a 27.2% margin. Floating-point math shows an even bigger gap: Intel at 85607, AMD at 53285, a 37.8% difference. Find prime numbers follows the same pattern, with Intel at 140 versus AMD's 73, a 47.9% lead. Physics simulation also favors Intel heavily: 1938 versus 1147, a 40.8% margin.

Data compression and encryption go to Intel as well, though by smaller margins. Compression shows Intel at 334399 versus 300708, a 10.1% lead. Encryption shows 22176 versus 17661, a 20.4% margin. Multithread performance in PassMark gives Intel 30022 against AMD's 25089, a 16.4% advantage. Random string sorting is close, with Intel at 39643 versus 35861, a 9.5% lead.

The AMD Ryzen 7 250's wins are narrower but real. In PassMark single-thread, AMD scores 3678 versus Intel's 3568, a 3.1% advantage. The extended instructions test is where AMD shines: 21613 versus 16974, a 27.3% margin. That is the only test where AMD leads by more than 3.1%.

Looking at the overall average benchmark score, the Intel part sits at 41650, which places it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The AMD part averages 38221, placing it in the 86th percentile. The Intel chip's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H (41621, 0.1% behind) and the Intel Core i7-14700T (41914, 0.6% ahead). AMD's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T (38194, 0.1% behind) and the Intel Core i5-13600HX (38261, 0.1% ahead).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 uses the Zen 4 architecture on TSMC's 4 nm process, with a Hawk Point codename. It integrates 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The package has a 28 W TDP and fits the AMD Socket FP8. The die measures 178 mm² and contains 25,000 million transistors.

The Intel Core 7 251TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on Intel's 10 nm process. It packs 24 cores and 32 threads, with a base clock of 1.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The TDP is 45 W, and it uses the Intel Socket 1700. The die is larger at 215 mm², and the database does not record a transistor count for this part.

Cache configurations differ substantially. AMD provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. That larger L3 pool helps Intel in workloads that repeatedly access a working set larger than 16 MB.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD chip supports DDR5 only, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both run dual-channel memory with a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Intel adds ECC memory support, which AMD does not offer. PCIe connectivity differs as well: AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

Integrated graphics differ in name and capability. AMD uses the Radeon 780M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The database does not record performance numbers for either iGPU, so no comparison is possible from the data.

The market segments are different: AMD is a mobile part, Intel is a desktop part. Release dates are close, with AMD listed as 2025-01-05 and Intel as 2025-01-12. Intel has a recorded launch MSRP of $384. AMD has no launch MSRP recorded. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear performance hierarchy. The Intel Core 7 251TE wins the majority of benchmarks, and the margins are often large. For multi-threaded workloads, Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 42.5% lead, and PassMark physics shows a 40.8% lead. For single-threaded work, the R23 single-core gap of 52.4% is decisive. The only areas where AMD holds an edge are the PassMark single-thread test (3.1%), the extended instructions test (27.3%), and a tie on the duplicate single-thread recording.

A builder choosing between these two should base the decision on the workload profile. If the priority is raw CPU throughput across rendering, physics, encryption, compression, and integer math, the Intel part is the stronger choice by a wide margin. The 24-core configuration with 32 threads and a 36 MB L3 cache delivers consistently higher scores in nearly every test.

The AMD part makes sense for scenarios where the extended instructions test matters, which suggests vectorized or specialized instruction workloads. Its 3.1% edge in PassMark single-thread is modest, but it does indicate that AMD's single-core efficiency is competitive despite the older Zen 4 architecture. However, the scale of Intel's wins in most other tests means that AMD's advantages are narrow and niche.

For a general-purpose desktop CPU, the Intel Core 7 251TE is the better performer according to the recorded data. Its 88th percentile ranking versus AMD's 86th percentile reinforces that conclusion. The AMD chip is a mobile part, so a direct desktop replacement comparison is not entirely fair, but the benchmark results stand on their own.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 250 | Intel Core 7 251TE |

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

| Cores | 8 | 24 |

| Threads | 16 | 32 |

| Base clock | 3.30 GHz | 1.40 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.10 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Bartlett Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 178 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 | 16 MB shared | 36 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| ECC memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 780M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2025-01-05 | 2025-01-12 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $384 |

| Part number | 100-000001722 | SRQAXQ5ZG |

The transistor count is recorded for AMD (25,000 million) but not for Intel. The architecture field is recorded as Zen 4 for AMD and left null for Intel.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE boosts to 5.40 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 7 250 boosts to 5.10 GHz.

Q: How large is the L3 cache difference?

A: Intel has 36 MB of shared L3, while AMD has 16 MB of shared L3. That is more than double the capacity.

Q: Does the Intel chip support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 7 251TE has ECC memory support. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 does not.

Q: What is the biggest performance gap in the head-to-head tests?

A: The largest margin is in Cinebench R23 single-core, where Intel scores 3602 versus AMD's 1715, a 52.4% lead.

Q: Where does AMD win?

A: AMD wins the PassMark single-thread test (3678 versus 3568, a 3.1% margin) and the PassMark extended instructions test (21613 versus 16974, a 27.3% margin). The duplicate single-thread recording also counts as a win.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has 24 cores and 32 threads. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 251TE wins in multi-threaded productivity. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 42.5% lead, and the PassMark multithread test shows a 16.4% advantage. These results indicate that heavily parallel workloads such as video rendering, physics simulation, and batch processing will run significantly faster on Intel.

Intel also dominates math-heavy tasks. Integer math shows a 27.2% margin, floating-point math shows a 37.8% margin, and prime number finding shows a 47.9% margin. Data compression (10.1% lead) and encryption (20.4% lead) follow the same direction. Random string sorting is closer but still goes to Intel with a 9.5% margin.

The AMD Ryzen 7 250 wins in two specific categories. The extended instructions test shows a 27.3% advantage, which suggests that workloads using specialized instruction sets execute more efficiently on the Zen 4 architecture. The PassMark single-thread test shows a 3.1% lead, indicating slightly better per-thread performance in that specific measurement.

The overall win count is 12 for Intel and 3 for AMD. The percentile rankings place Intel in the 88th percentile and AMD in the 86th percentile. The average benchmark scores reinforce the split: Intel at 41650, AMD at 38221. For a desktop user who needs maximum throughput across a broad range of tasks, the Intel part is the safer choice. For a workload that heavily uses extended instructions, the AMD part has a measurable edge.