AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 vs Intel Core 7 251E Comparison

FAQ

Q: What is the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360's position in the global benchmark database?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 holds the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32,662. Its closest rival is the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, which scores 32,697, a difference of only -0.1%.

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 251E have any recorded benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The Intel Core 7 251E has an empty benchmark array, an average benchmark score of 0, and no nearest rivals listed. Its percentile ranking is 50, meaning it sits at the midpoint of the database distribution without any measured performance data.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 7 251E has 24 cores and 32 threads, giving it a 16-core and 16-thread advantage on paper.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 251E boosts to 5.60 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 boosts to 5.00 GHz. The Intel part also has a slightly higher base clock: 2.10 GHz versus 2.00 GHz for the AMD.

Q: What memory types does each support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel Core 7 251E supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both are dual-channel with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, and both support ECC memory.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 7 251E is built on a 10 nm process at Intel, a notable manufacturing difference that affects density and power characteristics.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the codename Strix Point, part of the Ryzen AI PRO 300 generation that combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 233 mm². The design is a mobile-focused part, using AMD Socket FP8 with a 28 W TDP.

The Intel Core 7 251E, codenamed Bartlett Lake, belongs to the Core 7 generation and uses a 10 nm process at Intel, with a slightly larger die at 257 mm². It is a desktop-oriented processor on Intel Socket 1700 with a 65 W TDP, more than double the AMD part's thermal envelope.

Cache hierarchies differ significantly. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core. The AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 per core and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel chip doubles L2 to 2 MB per core and provides 36 MB of shared L3, a much larger total cache pool. The Intel part also has a higher core count at 24 versus 8, with 32 threads versus 16.

PCIe support diverges: the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel Core 7 251E uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics also differ, with AMD pairing Radeon 880M and Intel using UHD Graphics 770. Both processors are locked, with no unlocked multiplier, and both are currently active in production.

The release dates are close, with AMD on January 5, 2025, and Intel on January 12, 2025. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $384, while the AMD part has no listed launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors. The head-to-head array is empty, and the wins counters for both items are zero. Consequently, a direct comparison of measured performance between the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 and the Intel Core 7 251E cannot be made from the recorded data.

What is available is the AMD chip's standalone benchmark suite. In Cinebench R23, it scores 13,794 in multicore and 1,958 in single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 2,023 multicore and 271 single-core. The PassMark suite shows a multithread score of 22,125, a single-thread score of 3,862, integer math at 77,414, floating point math at 46,996, and extended instructions at 18,029. Data compression scores 256,603, encryption scores 13,264, physics scores 1,257, and random string sorting scores 28,390. Prime number finding is 76.

The Intel Core 7 251E has no benchmark scores in the database, so no wins can be attributed to it, and no losses can be assessed for the AMD part. The percentile data provides context: AMD sits at 83, Intel at 50, but the Intel percentile is based on no measured scores, so it likely reflects an unranked or default position.

Without head-to-head data, the only comparative signal is the AMD chip's nearest rivals. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H averages 32,697, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD's 32,662. The Intel Core i5-14600T averages 32,707, also 0.1% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F averages 32,750, 0.3% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H averages 32,812, 0.5% higher. These deltas are all within a narrow band, indicating the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 sits just below a cluster of comparable performers, but no Intel Core 7 251E appears in that cluster.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 7 251E has 24 cores and 32 threads. Base clocks are close: 2.00 GHz for AMD versus 2.10 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks differ more substantially: 5.00 GHz for AMD versus 5.60 GHz for Intel.

Thermal design power is a major differentiator. The AMD part draws 28 W, the Intel part 65 W. Socket compatibility is entirely separate: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel Socket 1700. The architecture field is populated for AMD with Zen 5, while Intel's architecture field is null; Intel instead lists the codename Bartlett Lake. Process nodes are 4 nm (TSMC) for AMD and 10 nm (Intel) for Intel. Die sizes are 233 mm² versus 257 mm².

Cache configurations diverge: L1 is identical at 80 KB per core, but L2 is 1 MB per core for AMD and 2 MB per core for Intel. L3 is 8 MB for AMD versus 36 MB shared for Intel. Memory support differs: AMD offers DDR5 and LPDDR5X, Intel offers DDR4 and DDR5. PCIe generation is Gen 4 for AMD and Gen 5 for Intel, both with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics are different models: Radeon 880M for AMD, UHD Graphics 770 for Intel. Market segments are mobile for AMD and desktop for Intel. The release dates are one week apart, January 5 versus January 12, 2025. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $384; AMD has none recorded. Part numbers also differ: 100-000001571 for AMD and SRQDUQ657 for Intel.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear functional separation rather than a performance ranking. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 is a mobile processor with measured benchmark results, a 28 W TDP, and an 83rd percentile ranking. It is designed for power-constrained environments and uses a 4 nm process with Zen 5 architecture. The Intel Core 7 251E is a desktop processor with a 65 W TDP, a 10 nm process, and no recorded benchmark scores in the database.

For workloads where measured performance matters, the AMD chip has documented results across Cinebench and PassMark suites, including a single-thread score of 3,862 and a multithread score of 22,125. The Intel chip has no comparable data, making any performance claim unverifiable from the database. The Intel part offers more cores, more threads, a higher boost clock, and 36 MB of L3 cache, but these specifications are not backed by benchmark evidence.

The launch MSRP of $384 for the Intel Core 7 251E is the only pricing data available. The AMD chip has none listed, so no cost comparison can be made. The Intel chip also supports DDR4 memory in addition to DDR5, which may matter for platform compatibility, and it uses PCIe Gen 5, a newer standard than the AMD's Gen 4.

Users seeking a mobile processor with verified benchmark performance should consider the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360, given its 83rd percentile standing and its proximity to rivals like the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, which is only 0.1% higher in average score. Users building a desktop system with a higher core count and larger cache, and who can accept a 65 W TDP and a 10 nm process, might look at the Intel Core 7 251E, but they should note that its percentile of 50 is not derived from any measured scores.

The database shows no head-to-head results, so the verdict rests on specification differences and the availability of benchmark data. The AMD chip delivers proven results in its mobile segment. The Intel chip offers a specification-heavy desktop package without recorded performance data. Each serves a different market segment, and the choice depends on whether the user prioritizes verified mobile performance or unverified desktop specifications.