AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs Intel Core 7 251TE Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and Intel Core 7 251TE are desktop processors with different design priorities. The 8700G is an 8-core, 16-thread Zen 4 part on AMD Socket AM5, while the 251TE is a 24-core, 32-thread Bartlett Lake part on Intel Socket 1700. In the recorded head-to-head results, the AMD part wins 8 tests and the Intel part wins 7, but the Intel part posts a higher average benchmark score (41650 versus 33089) and a higher percentile rank (88th versus 83rd).

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head set splits 8 wins for the Ryzen 7 8700G and 7 for the Core 7 251TE. AMD's largest margin comes in PassMark extended instructions, where its 29067 score is 71.2% above Intel's 16974. AMD also leads PassMark data compression by 15.7% (386811 to 334399), PassMark random string sorting by 16.1% (46025 to 39643), PassMark single-thread by 10.1% (3928 to 3568), PassMark multithread by 5.6% (31690 to 30022), PassMark data encryption by 3% (22842 to 22176), and Cinebench R15 multi-core by 4.7% (2693 to 2572).

Intel's largest win is Cinebench R23 single-core, 3602 versus 1817, a 49.6% advantage. Intel also leads Cinebench R23 multi-core by 32.9% (25518 to 17128), PassMark find prime numbers by 26.4% (140 to 103), PassMark floating point math by 25.5% (85607 to 63815), Cinebench R15 single-core by 21% (362 to 286), PassMark integer math by 18% (125739 to 103107), and PassMark physics by 15% (1938 to 1647).

The average score context reinforces the split. The 8700G's 33089 average sits in a tight group: the Intel Core i7-13650HX (33089, 0% delta), AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX (33091, 0% delta), and AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (33079, 0% delta) are all within the same recorded band, while the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H is 0.3% higher (33201, -0.3% delta). The 251TE's 41650 average is 0.1% above the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H (41621), 0.2% above the Intel Core i7-14650HX (41576), 0.3% below the Intel Core i7-12850HX (41779), and 0.6% below the Intel Core i7-14700T (41914).

Where Each One Wins

AMD's wins cluster in data handling and instruction-level workloads. It wins PassMark data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, random string sorting, and both PassMark multithread and single-thread tests. Its Cinebench R15 multi-core win is narrower, 2693 to 2572, a 4.7% margin. These results indicate a strength in compression, encryption, sorting, and the specific extended instruction set measured by PassMark.

Intel's wins cluster in rendering, math, and physics. It wins Cinebench R23 multi-core and single-core, PassMark find prime numbers, floating point math, integer math, physics, and Cinebench R15 single-core. The Cinebench R23 margins are substantial: 32.9% multi-core and 49.6% single-core. The physics margin is 15%, floating point math is 25.5%, and integer math is 18%. The split in PassMark results is notable: AMD leads in the multithread score (31690 to 30022) and single-thread score (3928 to 3568), while Intel leads in integer math (125739 to 103107) and floating point math (85607 to 63815).

Architecture Differences

AMD builds the 8700G on a 4 nm TSMC process with a 178 mm² die and 25,000 million transistors. Intel builds the 251TE on a 10 nm Intel process with a 215 mm² die; Intel's transistor count is not recorded. AMD's architecture is Zen 4 with the Phoenix codename. Intel's entry uses the Bartlett Lake codename without an architecture name in the database.

Core and cache layouts differ sharply. The 8700G has 8 cores and 16 threads, with 64 KB of L1 and 1 MB of L2 per core and 16 MB of shared L3. The 251TE has 24 cores and 32 threads, with 80 KB of L1 and 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 36 MB of shared L3. Memory support also differs: AMD uses DDR5 only, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both are dual-channel, but Intel's memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s versus AMD's 83.2 GB/s. Intel enables ECC memory; AMD does not.

Feature differences extend to PCIe, graphics, sockets, and clocks. AMD uses Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes; Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics are Radeon 780M for AMD and UHD Graphics 770 for Intel. The AMD part runs on AMD Socket AM5 with an unlocked multiplier; the Intel part runs on Intel Socket 1700 with a locked multiplier. AMD's base clock is 4.20 GHz versus 1.40 GHz for Intel, while Intel's boost clock is 5.40 GHz versus 5.10 GHz for AMD. TDP is 65 W for AMD and 45 W for Intel.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE, with an average benchmark score of 41650 versus 33089 for the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G. The Intel part sits at the 88th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD part sits at the 83rd.

Q: How many head-to-head tests does each CPU win?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G wins 8 of the recorded head-to-head tests, and the Intel Core 7 251TE wins 7.

Q: What is AMD's largest head-to-head margin?

A: PassMark extended instructions: 29067 versus 16974, a 71.2% advantage for AMD.

Q: What is Intel's largest head-to-head margin?

A: Cinebench R23 single-core: 3602 versus 1817, a 49.6% advantage for Intel. Intel's Cinebench R23 multi-core margin is 32.9%.

Q: Do the CPUs support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD processor supports DDR5 only, while the Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Intel's recorded memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s, compared with 83.2 GB/s for AMD.

Q: Which CPU has more cores, threads, and L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has 24 cores, 32 threads, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has 8 cores, 16 threads, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear workload split. The Intel Core 7 251TE has the higher average score (41650 versus 33089), the higher percentile rank (88th versus 83rd), more cores and threads, more L3 cache, DDR4 and DDR5 support, ECC memory, and Gen 5 PCIe. Its wins in Cinebench R23, floating point math, integer math, and physics point to rendering and compute-heavy tasks.

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G wins more head-to-head tests (8 versus 7), with its largest edges in PassMark extended instructions, data compression, random string sorting, and single-thread PassMark. It also has a higher base clock, an unlocked multiplier, and Radeon 780M integrated graphics. For workloads that match AMD's winning benchmark set, the 8700G is the stronger recorded option; for workloads that match Intel's winning set, the 251TE is the stronger recorded option.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core 7 251TE |

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

| Series | 8000 series | Not recorded |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Not recorded |

| Codename | Phoenix | Bartlett Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen 7 (Zen 4 (Phoenix)) | Core 7 (Bartlett Lake) |

| Process node | 4 nm (TSMC) | 10 nm (Intel) |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | Not recorded |

| Die size | 178 mm² | 215 mm² |

| Cores | 8 | 24 |

| Threads | 16 | 32 |

| Base clock | 4.20 GHz | 1.40 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.10 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 45 W |

| 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 |

| ECC memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 lanes (CPU only) |

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

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Release date | 2024-01-07 | 2025-01-12 |

| Launch MSRP | $329 | $384 |

| Part number | 100-000001236 | SRQAXQ5ZG |