AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 vs Intel Core 7 251TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a clear overall picture: the Intel Core 7 251TE wins 13 of the 15 recorded comparisons, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 takes the remaining 2. The magnitude of Intel's victories varies dramatically by workload, ranging from a narrow 7.4% edge to a decisive 54.8% margin.

In multi-core rendering, the Intel part dominates. Cinebench R23 multicore shows the Core 7 251TE scoring 25518 against the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340's 11534, a 54.8% advantage. The older Cinebench R15 multicore test tells a similar story: 2572 versus 1743, a 32.2% gap. These are the largest deltas recorded in the head-to-head set, and they align with the Core 7's substantially higher core and thread counts.

The single-core comparison splits across test generations. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel leads 3602 to 1802, a 50% margin. Cinebench R15 single-core also favors Intel, 362 to 276, a 23.8% gap. However, the PassMark single-thread tests reverse the outcome. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 scores 3758 in both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, while the Intel Core 7 251TE scores 3568 in both. That gives AMD a 5.3% win in each, the only two victories it records.

Math-heavy workloads fall heavily toward Intel. PassMark floating point math shows 85607 for Intel versus 39662 for AMD, a 53.7% delta. Integer math follows the same pattern: 125739 versus 63233, a 49.7% gap. Data encryption is similarly lopsided at 22176 versus 11212, a 49.4% margin. Prime number finding, which stresses branch prediction and integer throughput, gives Intel 140 versus 74, a 47.1% advantage.

The closest contest outside single-threaded PassMark is extended instructions. Intel scores 16974 against AMD's 15721, a 7.4% edge. This narrower margin suggests that the AMD architecture holds up relatively better on specialized instruction workloads than on raw parallel throughput. Other PassMark sub-tests fall in between: multithread 30022 versus 19215 (36% delta), random string sorting 39643 versus 24334 (38.6% delta), data compression 334399 versus 221581 (33.7% delta), and physics 1938 versus 1084 (44.1% delta).

The average benchmark scores in the database reinforce the overall hierarchy. AMD's Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 averages 27932 across its recorded benchmarks, placing it at the 80th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals sit within a tight band: the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D at 27896 (0.1% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U at 27887 (0.2% delta), the Intel Core i9-10900K at 27872 (0.2% delta), and the Intel Core i9-12900H at 28003 (a 0.3% deficit for AMD). The Intel Core 7 251TE averages 41650, good for the 88th percentile. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H at 41621 (0.1% delta), the Intel Core i7-14650HX at 41576 (0.2% delta), the Intel Core i7-12850HX at 41779 (a 0.3% deficit for Intel), and the Intel Core i7-14700T at 41914 (a 0.6% deficit for Intel). The 49.1% gap in average score between the two reviewed parts is far larger than any delta among their respective nearest rivals.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 251TE wins every multi-threaded and most single-threaded workload categories in the recorded data. Its largest wins come in Cinebench R23 multicore (54.8%), floating point math (53.7%), and Cinebench R23 single-core (50%). These results indicate strength in rendering, scientific computation, and general productivity tasks that scale with cores and threads.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 wins the PassMark single-thread tests by 5.3% in both recorded instances. That is the only workload category where the data shows AMD ahead. The result suggests that the Zen 5 architecture delivers competitive per-thread performance in the specific PassMark single-thread methodology, despite trailing in the Cinebench single-core tests by 50% and 23.8%.

The closest overall contest is extended instructions, where Intel leads by only 7.4%. This workload narrows the gap between the two parts more than any other measured category, indicating that the AMD part is comparatively stronger on SIMD-style extended instruction sets relative to its other weaknesses. The widest gaps, by contrast, appear in workloads that reward raw core counts and sustained multi-thread throughput.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturers, use different fabrication nodes, and target different market segments. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 is built on Zen 5 architecture with the Krackan Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI PRO 300 generation. It uses a 4 nm process from TSMC with a die size of 195 mm². The Intel Core 7 251TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename in the Core 7 generation, built on a 10 nm process at Intel with a die size of 215 mm².

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel part has 24 cores and 32 threads. Both support ECC memory and dual-channel memory buses with identical memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Memory support overlaps on DDR5, but the AMD part also supports LPDDR5X while the Intel part also supports DDR4.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. Both parts use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part has 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel L3 allocation is 4.5 times larger than AMD's total L3.

PCIe support differs by generation and lane count. The AMD part uses Gen 4 with 16 CPU-only lanes. The Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU-only lanes. Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD part carries the Radeon 840M, while the Intel part carries UHD Graphics 770.

Clock speeds are not directly comparable across the two parts due to their different core counts and thermal designs. The AMD part has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz with a 28 W TDP. The Intel part has a base clock of 1.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz with a 45 W TDP. The Intel part's higher boost clock and lower base clock reflect a design with more cores and a higher thermal envelope. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8; the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part is classified as mobile, while the Intel part is classified as desktop. Both are active production parts with locked multipliers. The AMD part launched on January 5, 2025, and the Intel part launched on January 12, 2025.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE averages 41650, compared to the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340's 27932. The Intel part also sits at the 88th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD part sits at the 80th percentile.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, it wins both PassMark single-thread tests with a score of 3758, beating the Intel Core 7 251TE's 3568 by 5.3%.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two parts?

A: The largest gap is in Cinebench R23 multicore, where the Intel Core 7 251TE scores 25518 versus the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340's 11534, a 54.8% advantage.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has 24 cores and 32 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 and the Intel Core 7 251TE support ECC memory, and both use dual-channel memory buses with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 has 8 MB of L3 cache.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on every major specification field recorded in the database. Core count: 6 versus 24. Thread count: 12 versus 32. Base clock: 2.00 GHz versus 1.40 GHz. Boost clock: 4.80 GHz versus 5.40 GHz. TDP: 28 W versus 45 W. Socket: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel Socket 1700. Architecture: Zen 5 versus no recorded architecture field for Intel. Codename: Krackan Point versus Bartlett Lake. Generation: Ryzen AI PRO 300 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) versus Core 7 (Bartlett Lake). Process node: 4 nm versus 10 nm. Foundry: TSMC versus Intel. Die size: 195 mm² versus 215 mm². L2 cache per core: 1 MB versus 1.25 MB. L3 cache: 8 MB versus 36 MB shared. Memory support: DDR5 and LPDDR5X versus DDR4 and DDR5. PCIe: Gen 4 with 16 lanes versus Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics: Radeon 840M versus UHD Graphics 770. Market segment: Mobile versus Desktop. Part number: 100-000001600 versus SRQAXQ5ZG. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $384; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. The release dates are one week apart in January 2025. The AMD part was released on January 5, 2025, and the Intel part on January 12, 2025. Both have locked multipliers.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to the Intel Core 7 251TE as the stronger processor across nearly every measured workload. It wins 13 of 15 head-to-head benchmarks, including all Cinebench tests, all PassMark math and encryption tests, and all PassMark multithreaded tests. Its average benchmark score of 41650 exceeds the AMD part's 27932 by 49.1%, and its 88th percentile ranking places it above the AMD part's 80th percentile.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 retains a narrow but real advantage in PassMark single-thread performance, winning both single-thread tests by 5.3%. This makes it the better choice for workloads that depend specifically on that benchmark's single-thread methodology. Its 28 W TDP and mobile classification also position it for lower-power systems, whereas the Intel part's 45 W TDP and desktop classification indicate a different usage envelope.

The Intel part's advantages in core count, thread count, L3 cache, and PCIe Gen 5 support align with its dominant multi-threaded benchmark results. The AMD part's smaller die size, 4 nm process, and LPDDR5X support reflect a mobile-oriented design. Buyers choosing between these two parts should weigh the Intel part's broad performance lead in the database against the AMD part's single-thread win and lower thermal design point. The data gives the overall performance crown to Intel, with AMD holding a specific single-thread niche.