AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 vs Intel Core 7 251E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 shows a complete set of benchmark scores, while the Intel Core 7 251E has no benchmark entries in the database. This makes a direct head-to-head comparison of measured performance impossible from the available data. What can be compared is the AMD part’s performance profile against its own nearest rivals, which provides context for where the Ryzen AI 9 365 sits in the broader market.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18698 and a single-core score of 1992. In Geekbench, it records a multi-core score of 13760 and a single-core score of 2253. The Passmark suite shows a multi-thread score of 29467 and a single-thread score of 3841. Its average benchmark score across all recorded tests is 40048, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs in the database.

When compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen AI 9 365 trails the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 by a negligible 0.1 percent in average benchmark score, with the Ryzen 7 7700 recording an average of 40081. The Intel Core 5 221E sits 0.2 percent ahead of the Ryzen AI 9 365, with an average score of 40144. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 is 0.5 percent ahead, scoring 40246 on average, and the Intel Core i9-13905H leads by 0.7 percent with an average of 40313. These deltas are all under one percent, indicating that the Ryzen AI 9 365 performs essentially on par with a cluster of established mid-range and upper-mid-range processors.

The most significant single benchmark result for the Ryzen AI 9 365 is the Passmark data compression score of 354510, which is far larger than any other recorded metric in its test suite. The integer math score of 101831 and floating point math score of 62802 are also substantial. The extended instructions score of 25113 and data encryption score of 18297 round out the compute-heavy results. The find prime numbers score of 117 is comparatively low, which is typical for a mobile processor with a balanced core design rather than a high-core-count workstation part.

The Intel Core 7 251E, by contrast, has no benchmark data recorded. Its average benchmark score is 0 and it sits at the 50th percentile of all CPUs, which reflects the absence of measurements rather than actual performance. The database cannot confirm how the Intel part would fare against the AMD chip in any of the recorded tests.

The nearest rival deltas for the Ryzen AI 9 365 are all within a single percentage point, which suggests that the AMD processor is competitive with a broad range of desktop and mobile parts. The Intel Core i9-13905H, a high-end mobile processor from an earlier generation, is only 0.7 percent ahead on average. This indicates that the Ryzen AI 9 365’s measured performance is close to that of processors with higher TDP envelopes and different architectural designs.

Given the lack of Intel Core 7 251E benchmark entries, the head-to-head section of this analysis must rely on the AMD part’s position relative to its nearest recorded rivals, and on the specification differences that would inform expected performance. The data shows that the Ryzen AI 9 365 is a well-measured processor with consistent scores across Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark, while the Intel Core 7 251E remains an unmeasured entity in the database.

Where Each One Wins

Without benchmark data for the Intel Core 7 251E, the win analysis is one-sided. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has recorded wins in every benchmark category available in the database. Its Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 2842 and single-core score of 303 are strong for a 28 watt mobile processor. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18698 places it in the upper tier of mobile CPUs, and the single-core score of 1992 confirms solid per-thread performance.

In the Passmark suite, the Ryzen AI 9 365 shows particular strength in data compression with a score of 354510. This suggests a workload profile well suited to compression and decompression tasks. The integer math score of 101831 indicates strong general-purpose compute, while the floating point math score of 62802 supports scientific and engineering workloads. The extended instructions score of 25113 shows that the processor handles SIMD and cryptographic instruction sets effectively.

The Intel Core 7 251E has no recorded benchmark wins because no tests are present in the database. However, the specification data offers clues about where it might excel if measured. It has 24 cores and 32 threads, compared to the Ryzen AI 9 365’s 10 cores and 20 threads. In heavily threaded workloads such as rendering, video encoding, or compilation, a 24-core processor would typically have an advantage, though the database does not confirm this with scores.

The Intel part also supports ECC memory, which the AMD part does not. This makes the Core 7 251E a candidate for workstation and server-adjacent use cases where memory reliability is critical. The AMD part lacks ECC support entirely, so any workload requiring error-correcting memory would favor the Intel chip by specification.

For single-threaded performance, the Intel Core 7 251E has a higher boost clock of 5.60 GHz compared to the Ryzen AI 9 365’s 5.00 GHz. Higher boost clocks often translate to better single-thread scores, but without recorded benchmarks, this remains speculative. The AMD part has a higher base clock of 2.00 GHz versus 2.10 GHz for the Intel part, a marginal difference.

The Ryzen AI 9 365’s integrated Radeon 880M graphics are likely superior for gaming and media tasks compared to Intel’s UHD Graphics 770, though the database does not include graphics benchmarks. In a use-case sense, the AMD chip appears suited to thin-and-light laptops where power efficiency and integrated graphics matter, while the Intel chip targets desktop systems where core count and memory reliability take priority.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 uses the Zen 5 architecture built on TSMC’s 4 nm process. Its codename is Strix Point, and it belongs to the Ryzen AI 300 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The die size is 233 mm². The processor uses the AMD Socket FP8 and is classified as a mobile part.

The Intel Core 7 251E uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 7 generation. It is built on Intel’s 10 nm process, with a die size of 257 mm². The processor uses Intel Socket 1700 and is classified as a desktop part. Intel’s architecture field is listed as null in the database, so no specific microarchitecture name is available beyond the Bartlett Lake codename.

The process node difference is significant. AMD uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while Intel uses a 10 nm process from its own foundry. This gives AMD a density and power efficiency advantage on paper, though the Intel part compensates with a larger physical die and more cores.

Cache configurations differ substantially. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Intel part has 2 MB of L2 cache per core. For L3 cache, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has 16 MB, while the Intel Core 7 251E has 36 MB shared. The larger L3 cache on the Intel part could benefit workloads with large working sets, though the database does not provide benchmark confirmation.

The core count difference is the most striking architectural divergence. The Intel Core 7 251E packs 24 cores and 32 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 offers 10 cores and 20 threads. The core count disparity is substantial, but the thread count difference is smaller, suggesting that the AMD part uses a hybrid arrangement of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores with simultaneous multithreading. The Intel part likely uses a mix of performance and efficiency cores, though the database does not specify the exact core configuration.

The Intel Core 7 251E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The AMD part’s support for LPDDR5X makes it more suitable for low-power mobile devices, while the Intel part’s DDR4 support extends its compatibility with existing desktop platforms.

ECC memory is supported on the Intel Core 7 251E but not on the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365. This is a clear architectural feature split. PCIe support also differs: the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes. The newer PCIe standard on the Intel side allows for faster data transfer to compatible devices.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field in the database. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core 7 251E has 24 cores and 32 threads. The base clock of the AMD part is 2.00 GHz, slightly lower than the Intel part’s 2.10 GHz. The boost clock favors Intel at 5.60 GHz versus 5.00 GHz for AMD.

Thermal design power differs significantly. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel Core 7 251E has a TDP of 65 watts. This places the AMD part firmly in the low-power mobile segment and the Intel part in the desktop segment. The socket types reflect this split: AMD Socket FP8 for the Ryzen AI 9 365 and Intel Socket 1700 for the Core 7 251E.

The process node is 4 nm for AMD and 10 nm for Intel. The foundry is TSMC for AMD and Intel for Intel. Die sizes are 233 mm² for the AMD part and 257 mm² for the Intel part. The AMD chip’s smaller die, despite a smaller core count, reflects the denser 4 nm process.

Cache specifications differ in L2 and L3. Both use 80 KB of L1 per core. The AMD part provides 1 MB of L2 per core, while the Intel part provides 2 MB of L2 per core. L3 cache is 16 MB for AMD and 36 MB shared for Intel. Memory support favors AMD for mobile flexibility with DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both have dual-channel memory buses and identical memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s.

ECC memory support is present on the Intel Core 7 251E but absent on the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365. PCIe generation differs as well: the Intel part offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the AMD part offers Gen 4 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics are the Radeon 880M on the AMD side and UHD Graphics 770 on the Intel side.

The market segment is mobile for AMD and desktop for Intel. The release dates differ, with the AMD part released on 2024-06-30 and the Intel part on 2025-01-12. The Intel Core 7 251E has a launch MSRP of $384, stated once here. The AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The part numbers are 100-000001530 for AMD and SRQDUQ657 for Intel. The production status for both is Active.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 251E has 24 cores and 32 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has 10 cores and 20 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, and the Intel Core 7 251E has a boost clock of 5.60 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 7 251E supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 does not.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has a TDP of 28 watts, and the Intel Core 7 251E has a TDP of 65 watts.

Q: Does the database contain benchmark scores for the Intel Core 7 251E?

A: No, the Intel Core 7 251E has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. Its average benchmark score is 0, and its percentile is 50. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has a full set of benchmark scores and sits in the 87th percentile.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 7 251E has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has 16 MB of L3 cache.