AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 vs Intel Core 7 251TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a clear split between these two processors. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 wins 14 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 7 251TE takes three. The margins vary widely, from near-parity in encryption workloads to a dominant 72.1% gap in extended instruction processing.

Starting with the Cinebench suite, the AMD processor leads across all six tests. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the AMD scores 2809 against Intel's 2572, a 9.2% advantage. The single-core test shows a similar margin, with AMD at 396 and Intel at 362, a 9.4% lead. Moving to Cinebench R20, the AMD posts 11708 multicore versus 10717, again 9.2% ahead, and 1652 single-core versus 1512, a 9.3% gap. Cinebench R23 follows the same pattern: AMD reaches 27877 multicore against 25518, and 3935 single-core against 3602, both showing 9.2% leads. These consistent 9% margins across all Cinebench versions indicate a systematic advantage in both lightly threaded and heavily threaded rendering workloads.

The Passmark suite reveals more nuanced results. The AMD processor wins data compression decisively, scoring 386829 versus 334399, a 15.7% margin. In random string sorting, AMD leads 46759 to 39643, an 18% advantage. Find prime numbers shows AMD ahead 166 to 140, an 18.6% gap. Data encryption is closer, with AMD at 22821 and Intel at 22176, only 2.9% apart. The single-thread Passmark tests put AMD at 3849 versus Intel's 3568, a 7.9% lead. The multithread Passmark test shows AMD at 32733 and Intel at 30022, a 9% advantage.

The extended instructions test produces the largest disparity on the board. AMD scores 29216 while Intel manages only 16974, giving AMD a 72.1% lead. This suggests the AMD architecture handles advanced instruction sets far more efficiently, which can matter for specialized compute tasks.

Intel's three wins are concentrated in specific math workloads. Floating point math goes to Intel by a wide margin: 85607 versus 63332, with the AMD processor 26% behind. Integer math also favors Intel, 125739 to 103330, a 17.8% deficit for AMD. The physics test shows Intel ahead 1938 to 1699, a 12.3% advantage for Intel. These results indicate that in raw arithmetic throughput, especially floating point, the Intel part has a substantial edge.

Looking at overall averages, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 records an average benchmark score of 43704, while the Intel Core 7 251TE sits at 41650. The AMD sits in the 88th percentile of all CPUs, and Intel matches that same 88th percentile. The AMD's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 260 at 43717 (0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 at 43431 (0.6% behind). Intel's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H at 41621 (0.1% ahead) and the Intel Core i7-14650HX at 41576 (0.2% ahead). Both processors therefore sit in the upper tier of desktop CPUs, but the AMD holds a roughly 5% average score advantage over the Intel.

Architecture Differences

The two chips come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Raphael codename, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 7 251TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel. The smaller process node gives AMD a transistor density advantage, with 6,570 million transistors packed into a 71 mm² die. Intel does not report transistor count, but its die size is 215 mm², roughly three times larger.

Core configurations diverge sharply. AMD provides 8 cores and 16 threads, while Intel offers 24 cores and 32 threads. This means Intel has three times the core count and double the thread count. However, the AMD processor compensates with much higher base and boost clocks. AMD runs at 3.80 GHz base and 5.30 GHz boost, while Intel sits at 1.40 GHz base and 5.40 GHz boost. The boost clocks are nearly identical, but the AMD base clock is over 2.7 times higher. This explains why the AMD wins most single-threaded and lightly threaded tests despite fewer cores.

Cache hierarchies also differ. AMD allocates 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 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. Per-core cache favors Intel slightly, but the total L3 is comparable. The AMD's smaller per-core cache is offset by its higher clock speeds.

Memory support shows another divergence. AMD supports only DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, providing 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a slightly higher 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory, which matters for workstation reliability.

PCI Express connectivity differs. AMD offers Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes. This gives AMD more headroom for expansion cards, storage, or accelerators. Integrated graphics also differ: AMD includes Radeon Graphics, while Intel ships UHD Graphics 770. Neither is a gaming powerhouse, but both provide basic display output.

The AMD part is classified for the Server/Workstation market segment and uses the AMD Socket AM5. Intel targets the Desktop segment with the Intel Socket 1700. Both are currently Active in production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD released on 2023-06-12, while Intel arrived on 2025-01-12, roughly 19 months later. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $384, while the AMD has no recorded launch MSRP.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 wins in most productivity and general compute scenarios. Its Cinebench dominance across all versions means rendering tasks in applications like 3D modeling or video editing favor AMD. The 9.2% multicore advantage in Cinebench R23 translates to faster final-frame renders in CPU-bound animation or visual effects work. Single-core wins of 9.2% to 9.4% also benefit applications that rely on one or two threads, such as many legacy business programs or scripting environments.

Data compression and sorting are clear AMD strengths. The 15.7% lead in compression and 18% lead in random string sorting suggest file archiving, database operations, and text-processing workloads run faster on AMD. Prime number finding, an 18.6% advantage, points to number-crunching in scientific or cryptographic contexts. Extended instructions show a massive 72.1% lead, meaning workloads that leverage SIMD or specialized instruction sets, such as certain encryption algorithms, media codecs, or scientific simulations, will see outsized benefits on AMD.

The AMD also wins the multithread Passmark test by 9%, despite having only 8 cores versus Intel's 24. This indicates that AMD's thread scheduler and clock behavior deliver better real-world throughput in mixed workloads, even when core count is lower. Single-thread Passmark also favors AMD by 7.9%, reinforcing its superiority in everyday responsiveness.

The Intel Core 7 251TE wins in pure arithmetic throughput. Floating point math shows Intel ahead by 26%, meaning applications that hammer FPU units, such as certain scientific simulations, physics engines, or financial modeling, run faster. Integer math favors Intel by 17.8%, which matters for database transactions, integer-heavy cryptography, or general integer computation. The physics test gives Intel a 12.3% advantage, relevant for physics-based simulations in engineering or research.

Intel's 24 cores and 32 threads may matter in heavily parallel workloads that scale with core count, even though the benchmark data shows AMD winning the multithread Passmark test. The Intel part also supports DDR4 memory, which could be relevant in systems where DDR5 is cost-prohibitive or unavailable, though the data only records the memory types, not performance differences.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 scores 27877, which is 9.2% higher than the Intel Core 7 251TE's 25518.

Q: Does the Intel processor ever beat the AMD in any benchmark?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 7 251TE wins three tests: floating point math (85607 vs 63332, a 26% advantage), integer math (125739 vs 103330, a 17.8% advantage), and physics (1938 vs 1699, a 12.3% advantage).

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has 24 cores and 32 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 has 8 cores and 16 threads. Despite having fewer cores, AMD wins the multithread Passmark test by 9%.

Q: What is the largest single benchmark margin between the two?

A: The extended instructions test shows the biggest gap, with AMD scoring 29216 versus Intel's 16974, a 72.1% advantage for AMD.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE boosts to 5.40 GHz, slightly higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745's 5.30 GHz. However, AMD has a much higher base clock at 3.80 GHz versus Intel's 1.40 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 and the Intel Core 7 251TE support ECC memory, which is important for workstation reliability.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 | Intel Core 7 251TE |

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

| Cores | 8 | 24 |

| Threads | 16 | 32 |

| Base Clock | 3.80 GHz | 1.40 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.30 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Not recorded |

| Codename | Raphael | Bartlett Lake |

| Process Node | 5 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 6,570 million | Not recorded |

| Die Size | 71 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 | 32 MB shared | 36 MB shared |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

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

| PCIe | Gen 5, 24 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market Segment | Server/Workstation | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2023-06-12 | 2025-01-12 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $384 |

Both processors have locked multipliers, support ECC memory, use dual-channel memory buses, and are currently Active in production.

The Verdict

The data points to the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 as the stronger processor for most workloads. It wins 14 of 17 head-to-head tests, including all six Cinebench benchmarks and the majority of Passmark tests. The average benchmark score of 43704 versus 41650 gives AMD a roughly 5% overall lead. Its consistent 9% margins across Cinebench, plus the massive 72.1% lead in extended instructions, make it the better choice for rendering, compression, sorting, and specialized compute tasks.

The Intel Core 7 251TE is not without merit. Its wins in floating point, integer math, and physics show that for arithmetic-heavy workloads, it delivers substantially higher throughput. The 26% floating point advantage and 17.8% integer advantage are significant for the right applications. Additionally, Intel's 45 W TDP is lower than AMD's 65 W, and it supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, offering flexibility in system design. The Intel part also has a higher boost clock and more L3 cache.

For buyers focused on general productivity, content creation, or database workloads, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is the clear choice based on benchmark performance. For those running math-intensive simulations, physics engines, or integer-heavy financial calculations, the Intel Core 7 251TE provides a measurable edge in those specific areas. Both processors sit at the 88th percentile of all CPUs, so neither is a weak option. The decision hinges on workload profile: AMD for breadth and consistency, Intel for raw arithmetic specialization.