AMD Ryzen AI 7 450GE vs Intel Core 7 251TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents an unusual comparison: the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450GE has no individual benchmark entries in the database, while the Intel Core 7 251TE carries a full suite of scores. This means the head-to-head analysis is necessarily one-sided, but the Intel processor’s numbers can still be interpreted against its own peer group to show where it stands.

The Intel Core 7 251TE delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25,518, which places it in the 88th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its single-core R23 result of 3,602 is strong for a desktop part, and the R20 scores of 10,717 multi-core and 1,512 single-core follow the same pattern. The R15 results, 2,572 multi-core and 362 single-core, are consistent with a processor that scales well across all three Cinebench versions.

PassMark results for the Intel part reinforce this picture. The multi-thread score of 30,022 and single-thread score of 3,568 are both above the median for the database, and the average benchmark score of 41,650 confirms that this is a high-tier desktop processor. The data shows that the Intel Core 7 251TE is not just a many-core part; it also holds its own in lightly threaded workloads.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450GE, by contrast, has zero recorded benchmarks and an average benchmark score of 0. Its percentile rank of 50 places it at the database median, but that percentile is not backed by any actual test results. The absence of scores does not mean the AMD part is weak; it means the database has no measurements for it. Any direct comparison of scores is therefore impossible, and the analysis must lean on the specification record for the AMD chip and the benchmark record for the Intel chip.

Where Each One Wins

Without AMD benchmark data, the win split is entirely in favor of the Intel Core 7 251TE for any measured workload. The Intel part shows wins in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, both multi-core and single-core, as well as in every PassMark category: data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, multi-thread, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450GE cannot claim any benchmark victory because no test scores exist for it in the database. However, the specification sheet suggests where it might excel if tested. The AMD part has a 5.10 GHz boost clock versus the Intel part’s 5.40 GHz, so the Intel chip has a clock advantage. But the AMD chip uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel chip uses a 10 nm process from Intel, which implies the AMD part could have a power efficiency advantage at similar workloads. The AMD part also has a 35 W TDP versus the Intel part’s 45 W TDP, so in power-constrained scenarios, the AMD chip might deliver competitive performance per watt, even if the database cannot confirm this with numbers.

The Intel part wins on raw core count with 24 cores versus 8, and on thread count with 32 threads versus 16. That is a 3x core advantage and a 2x thread advantage. For heavily parallel workloads like rendering or compilation, the Intel part’s benchmark scores are the only evidence available, and they are strong. For the AMD part, the data suggests it might win in efficiency-oriented tasks, but the database has no measurements to prove it.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450GE uses the Gorgon Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 400 generation built on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core 7 251TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, part of the Core 7 generation. The AMD part is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel part is on a 10 nm process at Intel. The die sizes differ: 195 mm² for AMD and 215 mm² for Intel.

Cache configurations show a clear divergence. The AMD part has an L1 cache of 80 KB per core and an L2 cache of 1 MB per core, with an L3 cache of only 8 MB. The Intel part has the same 80 KB per core L1, but a larger 1.25 MB per core L2 and a shared L3 cache of 36 MB. That 36 MB shared L3 is more than four times the AMD part’s total L3, which could matter for workloads that repeatedly access large data sets.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, and both have a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, so the bandwidth figure is identical. Both also support ECC memory, which is a notable feature for reliability-focused desktop builds.

PCIe support is another differentiator. The AMD part uses Gen 4 with 12 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part’s Gen 5 support offers higher bandwidth for compatible devices, and the extra lanes allow more expansion options. Integrated graphics also differ: AMD uses the Radeon 860M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked, meaning the AMD chip can be overclocked if the user adjusts the multiplier, whereas the Intel chip cannot.

The production status for both is Active, and both are desktop market segments. The AMD part was released later, on 2026-02-28, while the Intel part released on 2025-01-12. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $384, which is the only price information in the database. The AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded.

The Verdict

The data presents a clear but incomplete picture. The Intel Core 7 251TE is fully benchmarked and sits in the 88th percentile of all CPUs, with an average score of 41,650. Its nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H with an average score of 41,621 (0.1% slower), the Intel Core i7-14650HX with 41,576 (0.2% slower), the Intel Core i7-12850HX with 41,779 (0.3% faster), and the Intel Core i7-14700T with 41,914 (0.6% faster). These deltas are all within 1%, so the Intel Core 7 251TE sits in a tightly clustered performance band. It is not a standout among its immediate peers, but it is competitive.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450GE has no benchmark scores, no average score, and no rivals listed. Its percentile of 50 is the default median for an unmeasured part. The specification record shows a smaller die, a smaller L3 cache, fewer cores, and a lower TDP. The AMD part’s 5.10 GHz boost clock is 300 MHz lower than the Intel part’s 5.40 GHz. In the absence of any AMD benchmark data, the database cannot support a claim that the AMD part outperforms the Intel part in any tested workload.

For buyers who need measured performance, the Intel Core 7 251TE is the only option with verified scores. Its 24 cores and 32 threads, combined with a 36 MB shared L3 cache and Gen 5 PCIe support, make it a strong candidate for multi-threaded desktop work. The AMD part, with its 8 cores, 16 threads, 8 MB L3, and Gen 4 PCIe, targets a different niche: efficiency, with a 35 W TDP and a smaller die. The data does not show which is faster, because there is no AMD data. It only shows that the Intel part is measured and strong, while the AMD part is unmeasured and unverified.

FAQ

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450GE have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The database lists zero benchmarks for the AMD part, with an average benchmark score of 0 and a percentile rank of 50, which is the default median for unmeasured CPUs.

Q: What is the Intel Core 7 251TE’s best multi-core score?

A: The highest recorded multi-core score is 25,518 in Cinebench R23, with a PassMark multi-thread score of 30,022 and a Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 10,717.

Q: How does the Intel Core 7 251TE compare to its nearest rivals?

A: It is within 0.6% of all four listed rivals. It is 0.1% faster than the Core Ultra 7 265H, 0.2% faster than the Core i7-14650HX, 0.3% slower than the Core i7-12850HX, and 0.6% slower than the Core i7-14700T.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has 24 cores and 32 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450GE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What are the L3 cache sizes for each processor?

A: The AMD part has an 8 MB L3 cache, while the Intel part has a 36 MB shared L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450GE and the Intel Core 7 251TE support ECC memory, and both have a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 7 450GE | Intel Core 7 251TE |

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

| Cores | 8 | 24 |

| Threads | 16 | 32 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 1.40 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Bartlett Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core 7 (Bartlett Lake) |

| Process Node | 4 nm (TSMC) | 10 nm (Intel) |

| Die Size | 195 mm² | 215 mm² |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 36 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 12 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 860M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Release Date | 2026-02-28 | 2025-01-12 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $384 |

| Part Number | 100-000001924 | SRQAXQ5ZG |