AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G vs Intel Core 7 251TE Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the two processors compare in overall average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G records an average benchmark score of 46187, while the Intel Core 7 251TE records 41650. That places the AMD part about 10.9% higher in the database's aggregate metric, and it sits at the 89th percentile versus the Intel chip's 88th percentile.

Q: Which processor wins the most individual benchmark comparisons?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE wins 8 of the 11 head-to-head tests, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G wins 3. Intel's victories include data compression, data encryption, prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, multithread, physics, and random string sorting.

Q: In what areas does the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G outperform the Intel part?

A: The AMD chip wins in extended instructions (21.6% ahead), single-thread performance (13.8% ahead), and the duplicate single-thread record also shows a 13.8% lead. These are the only three tests where AMD comes out on top.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 7 251TE has 24 cores and 32 threads, a substantial difference in parallel execution resources.

Q: What process nodes and foundries are used?

A: The AMD chip is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel chip uses a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The AMD die is 195 mm², while the Intel die is 215 mm².

Q: How do the boost clocks and cache configurations differ?

A: The AMD chip boosts to 4.80 GHz from a 2.00 GHz base, with 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel chip boosts to 5.40 GHz from a 1.40 GHz base, with 36 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel also has a larger per-core L2 cache at 1.25 MB versus AMD's 1 MB.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark split is heavily lopsided toward Intel, but the nature of those wins matters. Intel's 8 victories are concentrated in throughput-heavy workloads that scale with core count and raw execution width. The data compression test shows Intel at 334399 versus AMD's 292735, a 12.5% gap. Data encryption is the largest single margin: Intel scores 22176 against AMD's 13585, a 38.7% lead. Floating point math is another decisive Intel win at 85607 versus 45711, a 46.6% advantage. Integer math follows the same pattern with 125739 versus 71251, a 43.3% gap. The multithread score favors Intel by 21.8% (30022 versus 23487), and physics shows a 31.4% lead (1938 versus 1329). Prime number finding and random string sorting round out Intel's wins at 35.7% and 21.5% ahead, respectively.

AMD's 3 wins are narrower in count but reveal a different strength profile. The extended instructions test is the standout: AMD scores 20648 versus Intel's 16974, a 21.6% advantage. This measures SIMD-heavy workloads and cryptographic instruction efficiency, where the Zen 5 architecture in the Ryzen AI 5 440G appears to deliver more work per clock. Single-thread performance is the other AMD win, at 4060 versus 3568, a 13.8% margin. That is a meaningful lead for lightly threaded applications, legacy software, and tasks that cannot utilize many cores.

The use-case split is therefore clear. The Intel Core 7 251TE is the choice for heavily parallel workloads: video encoding, physics simulation, compression pipelines, encryption, and any task that can spread across 24 cores and 32 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G is better suited for single-threaded responsiveness, instruction-heavy code paths, and workloads that depend on extended SIMD instructions. Users who prioritize snappy single-core feel and specialized instruction execution would favor AMD, while those who need maximum aggregate throughput would favor Intel.

Architecture Differences

The two chips come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G uses the Gorgon Point codename from the Ryzen AI 400 generation, built on a hybrid Zen 5 / Zen 5c configuration. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a 4 nm TSMC process. The die size is 195 mm². The Intel Core 7 251TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, part of the Core 7 generation, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a 215 mm² die. It has 24 cores and 32 threads, a much wider parallel configuration.

Cache architecture differs substantially. AMD provides 80 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 8 MB of L3 cache total. Intel also uses 80 KB of L1 per core, but its L2 is larger at 1.25 MB per core, and its L3 is 36 MB shared. That 4.5x difference in L3 capacity gives Intel a significant advantage for working sets that fit in cache, a factor that shows up in the compression and sorting benchmarks.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD chip supports DDR5 only, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses with identical 89.6 GB/s bandwidth figures. Both support ECC memory. The PCIe configurations differ: AMD provides Gen 4 with 12 CPU lanes, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Intel's newer PCIe generation and higher lane count offers more headroom for expansion and high-speed storage.

The integrated graphics differ too: AMD uses Radeon 840M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD socket is AM5, and Intel uses Socket 1700. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel chip is locked. The AMD part is from the Gorgon Point series with a production status of active, and the Intel part is also active. Release dates are separated by about a year, with Intel launching on 2025-01-12 and AMD on 2026-02-28.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ most fundamentally: 6 cores and 12 threads on AMD versus 24 cores and 32 threads on Intel. Clock speeds also differ: AMD's base is 2.00 GHz with a 4.80 GHz boost, while Intel's base is 1.40 GHz with a 5.40 GHz boost. Intel has a higher ceiling, but AMD has a higher floor.

TDP ratings differ: AMD is rated at 65 watts, while Intel is rated at 45 watts. Despite having four times the cores, Intel's rated TDP is 20 watts lower, which is notable for system builders concerned about thermals and power delivery.

The process nodes are different: 4 nm at TSMC for AMD versus 10 nm at Intel. Die sizes are 195 mm² and 215 mm², respectively. L2 cache per core is 1 MB on AMD versus 1.25 MB on Intel. L3 cache is 8 MB total on AMD versus 36 MB shared on Intel.

Memory support: AMD uses DDR5 only, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both have dual-channel buses and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. PCIe: AMD has Gen 4 with 12 lanes, Intel has Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics: Radeon 840M versus UHD Graphics 770. Sockets: AMD AM5 versus Intel Socket 1700. The multiplier is unlocked on AMD, locked on Intel. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $384; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest Intel win is floating point math, where it scores 85607 against AMD's 45711, a 46.6% margin. This is a massive gap that reflects the 24-core configuration's ability to push parallel floating point operations. Integer math follows closely at 125739 versus 71251, a 43.3% lead. Data encryption shows Intel at 22176 versus AMD's 13585, a 38.7% advantage, indicating stronger throughput for cryptographic workloads. Prime number finding is 35.7% in Intel's favor (140 versus 90), and physics shows a 31.4% lead (1938 versus 1329).

The multithread score gives Intel a 21.8% win at 30022 versus 23487. Random string sorting is 21.5% in Intel's favor (39643 versus 31106). Data compression rounds out Intel's wins at 12.5% (334399 versus 292735). These margins are consistent: Intel's advantage grows in workloads that scale with core count, such as encryption and floating point, and shrinks in tasks that depend more on memory latency and cache efficiency, such as compression.

The AMD wins are led by extended instructions, 20648 versus 16974, a 21.6% margin. This test measures specialized instruction throughput, and AMD's Zen 5 architecture demonstrates a clear efficiency advantage. The single-thread test shows AMD at 4060 versus 3568, a 13.8% lead, confirming that the AMD core design is faster on a per-thread basis. The duplicate single-thread record confirms the same 13.8% margin.

The head-to-head data reveals a pattern: Intel wins all the throughput-heavy tests by double-digit margins, while AMD wins the single-thread and instruction-efficiency tests. The average benchmark scores reflect this split: AMD's 46187 average is higher than Intel's 41650, despite Intel winning more individual tests. This is because the extended instructions and single-thread tests carry weight in the aggregate metric, and AMD's 21.6% and 13.8% wins in those categories offset some of Intel's larger but narrower wins.

The Verdict

The data points to two distinct user profiles. The Intel Core 7 251TE is the stronger choice for multi-threaded, throughput-bound workloads. It wins 8 of 11 head-to-head tests, with margins exceeding 40% in floating point and integer math, and 38.7% in encryption. Its 24 cores, 32 threads, and 36 MB of L3 cache make it the clear pick for parallel number crunching, compression pipelines, physics simulation, and any task that can saturate many cores. The 45 watt TDP is lower than the AMD chip's 65 watts, which is notable for compact builds.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G is the better choice for single-threaded performance and specialized instruction efficiency. Its 13.8% single-thread lead and 21.6% extended instructions win indicate a more responsive core design that handles lightly threaded tasks with less latency. The 4 nm process at TSMC, with a smaller 195 mm² die, suggests a more power-efficient core implementation. The unlocked multiplier and AM5 socket also differentiate it for users who prefer overclocking.

The average benchmark scores put AMD ahead at 46187 versus 41650, but that aggregate hides the workload-dependent reality. The 89th versus 88th percentile ranking is close, with AMD's nearest rivals all within 0.5% of its average score, and Intel's nearest rivals within 0.6%. The two chips are not direct substitutes: one is a wide, high-throughput processor with many cores, and the other is a compact, high-efficiency processor with fewer but faster cores. The correct choice depends entirely on whether the workload scales across threads or depends on single-core responsiveness and specialized instructions.