AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 vs Intel Core 7 251TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a split decision between the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 and the Intel Core 7 251TE, with Intel edging out a narrow 8 to 7 win margin across the recorded tests. However, the magnitude of those wins tells a more nuanced story than the raw tally suggests.

The AMD processor delivers its most decisive victory in the PassMark extended instructions test, posting a score of 28,165 against Intel's 16,974, a commanding 65.9% advantage. This indicates a substantial lead in workloads leveraging advanced instruction sets, a category where the Zen 5 architecture demonstrates clear superiority. Data compression also heavily favors AMD, with scores of 403,113 versus 334,399, a 20.5% gap that points to stronger memory subsystem efficiency and thread scheduling under streaming workloads.

AMD also claims the PassMark multithread test at 33,349 versus 30,022 (11.1% ahead), the single-thread PassMark test at 4,003 versus 3,568 (12.2% ahead), and random string sorting at 43,767 versus 39,643 (10.4% ahead). The Cinebench R15 multicore test shows AMD ahead at 3,178 versus 2,572, a 23.6% margin that contrasts sharply with the newer Cinebench R23 results.

The Intel Core 7 251TE responds with overwhelming wins in the Cinebench suite. In R23 multicore, Intel scores 25,518 against AMD's 18,520, a 27.4% advantage that flips the multicore narrative completely. The R23 single-core result is even more lopsided: Intel at 3,602 versus AMD at 1,992, a 44.7% deficit for the AMD part. The R15 single-core test also goes to Intel at 362 versus 309 (14.6% ahead).

Intel's other wins include floating point math at 85,607 versus 73,493 (14.2% ahead), integer math at 125,739 versus 120,016 (4.6% ahead), data encryption at 22,176 versus 20,788 (6.3% ahead), prime number finding at 140 versus 131 (6.4% ahead), and physics at 1,938 versus 1,892 (2.4% ahead). The PassMark multithread result, despite Intel having more cores and threads, still favors AMD, which suggests that raw core count does not automatically translate to higher throughput in every parallel workload.

Where Each One Wins

The data shows that the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 excels in workloads involving data manipulation, compression, and extended instruction execution. The 20.5% lead in data compression and the 65.9% lead in extended instructions position it as the stronger choice for database operations, compression utilities, and applications that leverage AVX-512 or similar instruction sets. The 12.2% single-thread PassMark advantage and 10.4% random string sorting win further reinforce its capability in latency-sensitive, per-thread operations.

The Intel Core 7 251TE dominates in rendering-style workloads as measured by Cinebench R23, where its 27.4% multicore and 44.7% single-core leads are substantial. The floating point math advantage of 14.2% suggests stronger FPU throughput for scientific computing and numerical simulation. The data encryption lead of 6.3% indicates an advantage in cryptographic workloads, while the prime number finding win, though small at 6.4%, points to better raw integer throughput in specific algorithmic patterns.

The physics test, a proxy for simulation and rigid-body calculations, marginally favors Intel at 1,938 versus 1,892, a 2.4% edge that is within noise but consistent with the floating point trend. The integer math result at 4.6% ahead of AMD reinforces Intel's general compute strength in non-vectorized integer code. However, the PassMark multithread test, which typically exercises a broader mix of parallel operations, favors AMD by 11.1%, suggesting that AMD's thread scheduling handles mixed workloads more efficiently despite having fewer cores (12 versus 24) and threads (24 versus 32).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, with a die size of 233 mm². It is built on the Strix Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 300 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The configuration provides 12 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The thermal design power is 28 W, reflecting its mobile-oriented design, and it uses AMD Socket FP8.

The Intel Core 7 251TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm Intel process, with a die size of 215 mm². It provides 24 cores and 32 threads, with a base clock of 1.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The thermal design power is 45 W, and it uses Intel Socket 1700. The process node difference is significant: the 4 nm TSMC process versus the 10 nm Intel process. Despite Intel's larger core count, the smaller process node gives AMD a transistor density advantage within a slightly larger die.

Cache configurations differ substantially. Both allocate 80 KB of L1 per core, but AMD uses 1 MB of L2 per core while Intel uses 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache shows the biggest divergence: AMD provides 16 MB total, while Intel provides 36 MB shared. This larger shared L3 cache on Intel likely contributes to its strong Cinebench R23 multicore performance, as more data can reside closer to the cores.

Memory support overlaps on DDR5, but AMD also supports LPDDR5X while Intel supports DDR4 in addition to DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses with an identical 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: AMD offers Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), giving Intel double the per-lane bandwidth for expansion devices.

The integrated graphics differ: AMD uses the Radeon 890M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The market segments also differ: AMD is classified as Mobile, while Intel is classified as Desktop, which aligns with their respective TDP ratings of 28 W and 45 W.

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 9 HX PRO 370 has 12 cores and 24 threads.

Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE wins with a score of 25,518 compared to AMD's 18,520, a 27.4% advantage.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 has 16 MB.

Q: Which processor wins in PassMark extended instructions?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 wins with a score of 28,165 versus 16,974, a 65.9% advantage.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core 7 251TE?

A: The launch MSRP is $384. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

Q: Which processor has the higher PassMark single-thread score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 has a score of 4,003 versus Intel's 3,568, a 12.2% advantage.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 | Intel Core 7 251TE |

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

| Cores | 12 | 24 |

| Threads | 24 | 32 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 1.40 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Not specified |

| Codename | Strix Point | Bartlett Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen AI PRO 300 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core 7 (Bartlett Lake) |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 233 mm² | 215 mm² |

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

| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 36 MB (shared) |

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

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

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 890M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $384 |

| Part Number | 100-000001569 | SRQAXQ5ZG |

| Release Date | 2025-01-05 | 2025-01-12 |

The specification table reveals complementary strengths: AMD brings a smaller process node and higher base clock, while Intel counters with more cores, a higher boost clock, significantly more L3 cache, and newer PCIe generation. The 10 nm versus 4 nm process difference does not prevent Intel from achieving a higher boost clock, which contributes to its commanding single-core Cinebench leads. The 45 W TDP for Intel versus 28 W for AMD reflects the desktop versus mobile design targets, yet the benchmark results show that AMD's efficiency-focused approach still delivers competitive multi-threaded throughput in several tests.