AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 vs Intel Core 7 251TE Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data presents a clear split between these two processors. The Intel Core 7 251TE is the dominant performer in the majority of workloads, winning 12 out of 15 head-to-head tests. Its advantages are particularly pronounced in multi-threaded and compute-heavy tasks, where its larger core count and higher boost clock deliver substantial leads. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, while winning only 3 tests, demonstrates a distinct strength in single-threaded PassMark performance and extended instruction handling, making it a viable option for specific workloads that favor those capabilities.

The Intel Core 7 251TE sits in the 88th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 is in the 84th percentile. This overall ranking difference is reflected in their average benchmark scores: the Intel part averages 41650, compared to the AMD part's 34222. For users prioritizing raw multi-core throughput, Cinebench rendering, or integer math, the Intel Core 7 251TE is the clear choice from the recorded data. Conversely, the AMD chip's wins in PassMark single-thread and extended instructions suggest it holds an edge in software that relies on those specific instruction paths. The data does not support a general recommendation for the AMD part outside of those niche strengths, given the Intel processor's broad lead across most measured categories.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different platforms. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 uses the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Krackan Point, and is manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Its cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The processor is designed for mobile use, fits the AMD Socket FP8, and has a TDP of 28 watts.

The Intel Core 7 251TE, in contrast, uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is built on a 10 nm process by Intel. It has 24 cores and 32 threads, with a base clock of 1.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. Its cache layout differs significantly: 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a much larger 36 MB of shared L3 cache. This is a desktop processor on the Intel Socket 1700, with a TDP of 45 watts.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses with identical 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory is supported on the Intel part but not on the AMD part. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the AMD processor offers Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Intel processor provides Gen 5 with the same lane count. Integrated graphics are present on both, with the AMD Radeon 860M on one side and Intel UHD Graphics 770 on the other. The Intel processor has a launch MSRP of $384, while the AMD processor has no recorded launch MSRP.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 251TE wins decisively in Cinebench tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 25518 against the AMD's 16014.5, a margin of 37.2%. Single-core Cinebench R23 shows an even larger gap, with Intel at 3602 versus AMD's 1958, a 45.6% lead. These results indicate a substantial advantage in both heavily threaded rendering workloads and lightly threaded tasks that depend on single-core speed.

The Intel processor also wins in PassMark integer math (125739 vs 85651, 31.9% ahead), floating-point math (85607 vs 53230, 37.8% ahead), and data encryption (22176 vs 15244, 31.3% ahead). Its multi-thread score of 30022 beats the AMD's 24935 by 16.9%. In physics simulation, prime number finding, random string sorting, and data compression, the Intel part leads by margins ranging from 9.1% to 42.9%.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 wins in three specific tests. Its PassMark single-thread score of 3834 is 7.5% higher than the Intel's 3568. It also leads in PassMark extended instructions, scoring 21678 versus 16974, a 27.7% advantage. These wins point to a niche where the AMD chip excels: applications that leverage extended instruction sets and those that are sensitive to single-threaded PassMark performance despite the Intel's higher boost clock in other tests.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has 24 cores and 32 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor is faster in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE scores 25518, which is 37.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350's 16014.5.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark tests?

A: Yes, it wins PassMark single-thread (3834 vs 3568, 7.5% ahead) and PassMark extended instructions (21678 vs 16974, 27.7% ahead). It also wins the duplicate PassMark singlethread test with the same margin.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 does not.

Q: What are the TDP values for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 has a TDP of 28 watts. The Intel Core 7 251TE has a TDP of 45 watts.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single victory for the Intel Core 7 251TE comes in Cinebench R23 single-core, where it scores 3602 versus the AMD's 1958, a 45.6% advantage. This is a massive gap for a single-threaded workload and indicates that the Intel architecture, despite a lower base clock, delivers far superior performance in this specific test. The Cinebench R23 multi-core result follows a similar pattern: Intel at 25518, AMD at 16014.5, a 37.2% lead that aligns with the Intel processor's higher core count and thread count.

In PassMark floating-point math, the Intel part scores 85607 against 53230, a 37.8% margin. Integer math shows a 31.9% lead (125739 vs 85651). Data encryption is another strong Intel win at 31.3% (22176 vs 15244). Prime number finding sees Intel at 140 versus AMD's 80, a 42.9% differential. Physics simulation favors Intel by 30.4% (1938 vs 1349). Random string sorting and multi-thread tests show Intel leads of 16.1% and 16.9%, respectively. Data compression is a closer contest, with Intel ahead by 9.1% (334399 vs 304089). Cinebench R15 multi-core is nearly even: Intel at 2572, AMD at 2477, a 3.7% lead for Intel.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350's wins are narrower in count but notable in specific areas. Its PassMark extended instructions score of 21678 is 27.7% higher than Intel's 16974, the largest AMD margin in the dataset. In PassMark single-thread, AMD scores 3834 against Intel's 3568, a 7.5% lead. The Cinebench R15 single-core result, however, goes heavily to Intel at 362 versus 294, an 18.8% margin, showing that the AMD single-thread advantage does not carry over to all single-threaded benchmarks.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ sharply: 8 cores and 16 threads for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 versus 24 cores and 32 threads for the Intel Core 7 251TE. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz and 1.40 GHz respectively, while boost clocks are 5.00 GHz for AMD and 5.40 GHz for Intel. The TDP ratings are 28 watts for AMD and 45 watts for Intel.

Cache hierarchies are distinct. The AMD part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3. The Intel part has the same L1 size per core but 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 36 MB of shared L3. This larger L3 cache is a significant difference in the recorded specifications.

Process nodes and foundries differ: AMD uses TSMC's 4 nm process, while Intel uses its own 10 nm process. The die sizes are 195 mm² for AMD and 215 mm² for Intel. Memory support varies, with AMD offering DDR5 and LPDDR5X, and Intel offering DDR4 and DDR5. ECC memory is available only on the Intel part. PCIe generation differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while Intel provides Gen 5 with the same lane count. Integrated graphics are Radeon 860M on AMD and UHD Graphics 770 on Intel. The sockets are AMD Socket FP8 for the AMD chip and Intel Socket 1700 for the Intel chip. The Intel processor has a recorded launch MSRP of $384, while the AMD processor has no such record.