AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS vs Intel Core 7 251TE Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher overall benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE leads with an average benchmark score of 41650, placing it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS averages 39325, which sits in the 86th percentile.

Q: How close are the two chips in Cinebench multi-core tests?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE wins all three Cinebench multi-core tests by a consistent margin. It scores 2572 in R15 versus 2476 for the AMD chip, 10717 in R20 versus 10317, and 25518 in R23 versus 24565. Each multi-core result shows the AMD part trailing by 3.7%.

Q: Which processor performs better in single-core Cinebench benchmarks?

A: Intel wins every single-core Cinebench test as well. The Core 7 251TE posts 362 in R15, 1512 in R20, and 3602 in R23. The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS scores 349, 1456, and 3468 respectively, with Intel ahead by 3.6% to 3.7% in each case.

Q: Are there any workloads where the AMD processor is clearly superior?

A: Yes. The Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS dominates extended instruction workloads, scoring 25434 versus 16974, a 49.8% advantage. It also wins data compression by 2.9%, random string sorting by 5.6%, and the PassMark single-thread test by 5.4%.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has 24 cores and 32 threads. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS has 8 cores and 16 threads. Despite the large core-count difference, the AMD chip still wins several specific workloads.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both support ECC memory. Both also use dual-channel memory buses with 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The AMD chip supports DDR5 only, while the Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The die measures 178 mm² and contains 25,000 million transistors. The Intel Core 7 251TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm Intel process with a 215 mm² die. Intel does not list a transistor count in the database.

The core configurations differ sharply. The AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel part has 24 cores and 32 threads. Cache layouts also diverge. 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 a much larger 36 MB of shared L3.

Clock behavior separates the two as well. The AMD chip runs at a 3.80 GHz base clock and reaches 5.10 GHz boost. The Intel chip has a lower 1.40 GHz base clock but a higher 5.40 GHz boost. Both are locked multipliers, so neither supports manual overclocking.

Platform support differs. AMD uses Socket FP7 and is classified as a mobile part. Intel uses Socket 1700 and is classified as a desktop part. The AMD chip provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while the Intel chip provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics also differ: AMD uses the Radeon 780M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 770.

The release timeline places the AMD part on 2024-04-15 and the Intel part on 2025-01-12. Intel lists a launch MSRP of $384 for the Core 7 251TE; AMD does not list a launch MSRP in the database. Both are active production parts.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 7 251TE wins 12 of the 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS wins 5. The overall average benchmark score tells the same story: Intel at 41650 versus AMD at 39325, a 5.9% gap in favor of Intel.

Cinebench results are uniformly in Intel's favor. Across all six Cinebench tests, the AMD chip trails by 3.7% in multi-core and by 3.6% to 3.7% in single-core. The largest single-core difference is in Cinebench R15, where Intel scores 362 against 349, a 3.6% margin. The multi-core margins are identical at 3.7% in R15, R20, and R23.

PassMark workloads split the field. Intel wins data encryption by 7.6% (22176 versus 20487), find prime numbers by 37.9% (140 versus 87), floating point math by 31.1% (85607 versus 58965), integer math by 22.4% (125739 versus 97625), multithread by 4.8% (30022 versus 28572), and physics by 28.3% (1938 versus 1389).

The AMD chip wins the remaining PassMark tests by larger margins in some cases. Extended instructions show AMD at 25434 versus 16974, a 49.8% lead. Random string sorting goes to AMD by 5.6% (41867 versus 39643). Data compression goes to AMD by 2.9% (343952 versus 334399). The PassMark single-thread test records AMD at 3762 versus 3568, a 5.4% lead. The duplicate singlethread entry confirms the same figures.

The most striking contrast is extended instructions. AMD leads by nearly half, indicating a significant advantage in workloads that leverage SIMD or specialized instruction sets. The find prime numbers result shows Intel with a 37.9% edge, and floating point math shows Intel with a 31.1% edge. These are the three largest deltas in either direction.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates two different performance profiles. The Intel Core 7 251TE is the stronger overall processor, with an average score of 41650 against 39325 for the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS. Intel wins the majority of tests, including all Cinebench workloads, and holds the higher CPU percentile at 88 versus 86.

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS remains competitive in specific areas. Its 49.8% lead in extended instructions is the single largest margin recorded between the two chips. It also wins the PassMark single-thread test, data compression, and random string sorting. For workloads that rely heavily on those capabilities, the AMD part delivers measurable advantages.

The Intel part earns its overall position through breadth. It wins multi-core and single-core Cinebench tests, integer math, floating point math, physics, encryption, prime number finding, and the multithread workload. The 24-core, 32-thread configuration with 36 MB of L3 cache supports that wide-ranging lead, even though the AMD chip uses fewer cores and less L3.

The recorded data places the Intel Core 7 251TE in the 88th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS sits in the 86th. The average benchmark scores place each chip near closely matched rivals. The AMD part sits within 0.8% of the Intel Core i7-13700F and within 0.3% of the AMD EPYC 4245P. The Intel part sits within 0.2% of the Intel Core i7-14650HX and within 0.1% of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every listed specification. Core count: 8 for AMD, 24 for Intel. Thread count: 16 for AMD, 32 for Intel. Base clock: 3.80 GHz for AMD, 1.40 GHz for Intel. Boost clock: 5.10 GHz for AMD, 5.40 GHz for Intel. Process node: 4 nm for AMD, 10 nm for Intel. Foundry: TSMC for AMD, Intel for Intel. Die size: 178 mm² for AMD, 215 mm² for Intel. Transistors: 25,000 million for AMD, not listed for Intel.

Cache differs at every level. L1 per core: 64 KB for AMD, 80 KB for Intel. L2 per core: 1 MB for AMD, 1.25 MB for Intel. L3 shared: 16 MB for AMD, 36 MB for Intel. Memory support: DDR5 only for AMD, DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. PCIe: Gen 4 with 20 lanes for AMD, Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel. Socket: AMD Socket FP7 for AMD, Intel Socket 1700 for Intel. Integrated graphics: Radeon 780M for AMD, UHD Graphics 770 for Intel. Market segment: Mobile for AMD, Desktop for Intel. Release date: 2024-04-15 for AMD, 2025-01-12 for Intel. Launch MSRP: not listed for AMD, $384 for Intel.

Identical fields include TDP at 45 for both, dual-channel memory buses, 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, ECC support, locked multipliers, and active production status.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 251TE wins the broadest set of workloads. All Cinebench multi-core and single-core tests go to Intel, with consistent 3.7% margins in multi-core and 3.6% to 3.7% in single-core. PassMark integer math, floating point math, physics, data encryption, find prime numbers, and multithread also favor Intel. The multithread score of 30022 versus 28572 shows a 4.8% lead. The physics score of 1938 versus 1389 shows a 28.3% lead. Integer math shows a 22.4% lead. Floating point math shows a 31.1% lead. Data encryption shows a 7.6% lead. Find prime numbers shows the largest Intel advantage at 37.9%.

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS wins five recorded workloads. Extended instructions is the standout, with 25434 versus 16974, a 49.8% lead. PassMark single-thread goes to AMD at 3762 versus 3568, a 5.4% lead. Random string sorting goes to AMD at 41867 versus 39643, a 5.6% lead. Data compression goes to AMD at 343952 versus 334399, a 2.9% lead. The AMD chip also holds the higher single-thread PassMark score despite losing every Cinebench single-core test, which indicates workload-specific behavior in the PassMark suite.

The data suggests a straightforward split. Intel wins general-purpose compute, multi-threaded throughput, and math-heavy workloads. AMD wins specialized instruction execution, string sorting, compression, and the PassMark single-thread metric. Users focused on those AMD-friendly workloads will see clear benefits. Users running broad productivity, rendering, or math workloads will see the Intel part ahead in most recorded tests.