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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data paints a decisive picture in favor of the Intel Core 7 251TE. Across the fifteen recorded head-to-head tests, Intel claims twelve wins, while AMD manages only three. The most significant margin comes in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where Intel scores 25518 against AMD's 14278.5, a 44% deficit for the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350. That gap is mirrored in single-core Cinebench R23, with Intel at 3602 versus AMD's 1954, a 45.8% shortfall. Cinebench R15 tells the same story: Intel leads 2572 to 2336.5 in multi-core (9.2% ahead) and 362 to 247 in single-core (31.8% ahead).

The PassMark suite reinforces Intel's dominance in most compute workloads. Floating point math shows Intel at 85607 against AMD's 51639, a 39.7% advantage. Integer math follows with Intel at 125739 versus 84868, a 32.5% lead. Data encryption favors Intel at 22176 versus 14462, a 34.8% gap. Prime number generation goes to Intel at 140 against 81, a 42.1% difference. Physics simulation, multithread, random string sorting, and data compression all fall to Intel with margins of 32%, 20.1%, 21.6%, and 15.7% respectively.

AMD's wins are narrow but noteworthy. The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 leads in PassMark extended instructions with 19955 against Intel's 16974, a 17.6% advantage. In PassMark single-thread, AMD scores 3872 versus Intel's 3568, an 8.5% lead. Those two tests, plus the duplicate single-thread record, represent the entirety of AMD's head-to-head victories. The overall average benchmark scores confirm the hierarchy: Intel sits at 41650, while AMD trails at 35719. Intel also ranks higher in the global percentile, landing at 88 compared to AMD's 85.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. AMD's Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 uses the Zen 5 architecture on TSMC's 4 nm process, with a die size of 195 mm². It packs 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The thermal design power is 28 watts, reflecting its mobile orientation on AMD Socket FP8. The chip belongs to the Krackan Point family, part of the Ryzen AI PRO 300 generation that combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores.

Intel's Core 7 251TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process from Intel's own foundry, with a die size of 215 mm². The core count is dramatically higher at 24 cores and 32 threads, with a base clock of 1.40 GHz and a boost of 5.40 GHz. Its thermal design power is 45 watts, and it mounts on Intel Socket 1700 as a desktop part. The process node difference is significant: TSMC's 4 nm versus Intel's 10 nm, which explains why AMD achieves competitive single-thread performance with far fewer cores.

Cache hierarchies differ sharply. AMD provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3. Intel matches the 80 KB L1 per core but offers 1.25 MB of L2 per core and a much larger 36 MB shared L3. That 28 MB difference in L3 capacity helps Intel feed its 24-core design in multi-threaded workloads. Memory support overlaps on DDR5, but AMD also accepts LPDDR5X, while Intel adds DDR4 compatibility. Both run dual-channel memory with identical peak bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s and both support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity separates the platforms. AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while Intel moves to Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well: AMD pairs the CPU with Radeon 860M, while Intel includes UHD Graphics 770. The release dates sit close together, with AMD launching on January 5, 2025 and Intel on January 12, 2025. Intel carries a launch MSRP of $384, while AMD's listing has no MSRP recorded. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The data directs different buyers to different chips. The Intel Core 7 251TE is the clear choice for multi-threaded throughput. Its 44% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 39.7% lead in floating point math show a processor built to grind through heavy parallel workloads. The 36 MB shared L3 cache and 24-core configuration deliver results that AMD's 8-core design cannot approach. Intel's 88th percentile ranking against all CPUs, compared to AMD's 85th, reinforces this position in the wider market.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 earns its place in single-thread and extended instruction workloads. Its 8.5% lead in PassMark single-thread and 17.6% lead in extended instructions suggest a more efficient core design, likely benefiting from the 4 nm TSMC process. The 28 watt TDP also indicates a platform aimed at mobile systems where power constraints matter more than raw core counts.

The nearest rivals in the database place both chips in similar company. Intel's closest competitors include the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H (0.1% behind), the Intel Core i7-14650HX (0.2% ahead), and the Intel Core i7-14700T (0.6% ahead). AMD's nearest neighbors include the Intel Core 7 250H (0% delta), the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H (0.1% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X (0.5% ahead). These figures show both processors sitting in the same performance band as their immediate rivals, but the head-to-head results place Intel firmly above AMD in aggregate.

For workloads dominated by encryption, compression, physics, prime number generation, and integer math, the Intel part wins every test. For workloads that stress extended instruction sets or single-thread responsiveness, the AMD part takes the edge. The overall average score of 41650 for Intel versus 35719 for AMD, a difference of roughly 16.6%, summarizes the situation: Intel delivers more compute per socket, while AMD offers a lower-power mobile option with superior single-thread efficiency.

FAQ

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 PRO 350 has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the single-core performance difference in Cinebench R23?

A: Intel scores 3602 against AMD's 1954, giving Intel a 45.8% advantage in that test.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any head-to-head benchmarks?

A: Yes, AMD wins PassMark extended instructions (19955 vs 16974, a 17.6% lead) and PassMark single-thread (3872 vs 3568, an 8.5% lead).

Q: What is the L3 cache capacity on each chip?

A: Intel has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, while AMD has 8 MB of L3 cache.

Q: Which processor uses a smaller manufacturing process?

A: AMD uses TSMC's 4 nm process, while Intel uses its own 10 nm process.

Q: What is the thermal design power of each processor?

A: AMD is rated at 28 watts TDP, and Intel is rated at 45 watts TDP.

Q: How do the two processors compare in data encryption performance?

A: Intel scores 22176 versus AMD's 14462, a 34.8% advantage for Intel.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 251TE wins in every multi-threaded and heavy compute category recorded in the database. Cinebench R15 and R23 multi-core tests both go to Intel with margins of 9.2% and 44% respectively. PassMark multithread favors Intel at 30022 against 23994, a 20.1% gap. Floating point math, integer math, physics, data compression, data encryption, random string sorting, and prime number generation all fall to Intel. The 24-core configuration with 36 MB of L3 cache and 45 watts of thermal headroom clearly drives these results. The 5.40 GHz boost clock also contributes to Intel's single-core Cinebench victories, where it leads by 31.8% in R15 and 45.8% in R23.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 wins in two specific areas. PassMark extended instructions, which measures SIMD and specialized instruction throughput, goes to AMD by 17.6%. PassMark single-thread also favors AMD by 8.5%, a result that highlights the efficiency of the Zen 5 core design on the 4 nm process. These wins suggest AMD's architecture extracts more work per clock in certain narrow instruction patterns, even though its 2.00 GHz base clock and 5.00 GHz boost clock sit below Intel's figures.

The broader picture from the database shows Intel winning the aggregate contest. The average benchmark score of 41650 versus 35719 places Intel about 16.6% ahead overall. The 88th percentile ranking versus 85th confirms that Intel sits higher in the global distribution of all CPUs. For users prioritizing raw throughput, encryption, physics, or compression, the Intel Core 7 251TE is the only choice supported by the data. For users prioritizing single-thread responsiveness or extended instruction performance, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 holds the advantage. The two chips target different segments entirely, with Intel's desktop-oriented 45 watt design and AMD's mobile-oriented 28 watt design, so the platform context will likely determine the practical winner for any given system.