AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 vs Intel Core 7 251TE Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the majority of the direct benchmark comparisons in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 wins 12 of the 17 head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 7 251TE wins 5.

Q: How do the two chips rank against all CPUs in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 sits at the 89th percentile, while the Intel Core 7 251TE sits at the 88th percentile.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD part records an average benchmark score of 47022, while the Intel part records 41650. That places the AMD chip roughly 13% higher in overall average score.

Q: Does the Intel processor have any meaningful advantages in raw compute tests?

A: Yes. The Intel Core 7 251TE wins in floating point math, integer math, data encryption, prime number finding, and physics tests, though the margins are mostly modest.

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 375 boosts to 5.10 GHz.

Q: What are the process nodes for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 is built on a 4 nm process by TSMC, while the Intel Core 7 251TE is built on a 10 nm process by Intel.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Point codename, belonging to the Ryzen AI PRO 300 generation. It pairs Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core 7 251TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename in the Core 7 generation. The AMD chip is a 12-core, 24-thread part, while the Intel chip offers 24 cores and 32 threads.

The AMD processor is manufactured on a 4 nm node by TSMC, with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel processor uses a 10 nm node from Intel's own foundry, with a die size of 215 mm². The AMD chip has a 16 MB shared L3 cache, while the Intel chip has a 36 MB shared L3 cache. Both use 80 KB of L1 per core, but the Intel part has a larger L2 at 1.25 MB per core versus 1 MB per core on the AMD side.

Memory support differs: the AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both are dual-channel with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s and both support ECC memory. The AMD chip uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes, while the Intel chip uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

The integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD part features the Radeon 890M, while the Intel part features UHD Graphics 770. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP8 and is a mobile segment part, whereas the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700 and is a desktop segment part. The AMD chip has a 28 W TDP, while the Intel chip has a 45 W TDP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 dominates the Cinebench suite. In Cinebench R15 multicore, it scores 2875 against 2572 for the Intel chip, an 11.8% lead. The single-core result is nearly identical in margin: 405 versus 362, also an 11.9% lead. Cinebench R20 multicore shows 11982 versus 10717, again an 11.8% edge. The single-core R20 test gives 1691 versus 1512, an 11.8% lead. Cinebench R23 multicore delivers 28529 versus 25518, an 11.8% margin, and R23 single-core gives 4027 versus 3602, another 11.8% lead.

The AMD chip also wins in PassMark multithread with 33689 versus 30022, a 12.2% margin. It wins random string sorting with 45358 versus 39643, a 14.4% edge. The largest single win for AMD is in extended instructions: 29351 versus 16974, a 72.9% advantage. Data compression also favors AMD heavily: 416331 versus 334399, a 24.5% lead.

The Intel Core 7 251TE wins the remaining tests. In data encryption, it scores 22176 versus 21186, a 4.5% edge. It wins floating point math with 85607 versus 74626, a 12.8% margin. Integer math goes Intel's way too: 125739 versus 119521, a 4.9% lead. Prime number finding favors Intel with 140 versus 125, a 10.7% edge. Physics also goes Intel's way: 1938 versus 1843, a 4.9% margin.

The single-thread PassMark test mirrors the Cinebench single-core results: AMD wins 3914 versus 3568, a 9.7% lead. Overall, the AMD chip is ahead in 12 of 17 tests, but the Intel chip is not without meaningful pockets of strength, particularly in math-heavy workloads.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear overall winner: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375. It leads in every Cinebench test, in multithreaded PassMark, in data compression, extended instructions, random string sorting, and single-thread PassMark. Its average benchmark score of 47022 is roughly 13% higher than the Intel chip's 41650, and its 89th percentile ranking edges out the Intel chip's 88th percentile.

However, the Intel Core 7 251TE wins in specific compute domains. It is ahead in floating point math by 12.8%, in integer math by 4.9%, in data encryption by 4.5%, in prime number finding by 10.7%, and in physics by 4.9%. These are not trivial margins, but they are confined to a narrower set of workloads.

The Intel chip also offers a higher boost clock at 5.40 GHz versus 5.10 GHz, and it has more cores and threads available: 24 cores and 32 threads versus 12 cores and 24 threads. Yet the benchmark results show that core count alone does not translate into a general performance lead. The AMD chip's architecture and efficiency deliver better results in most measured scenarios.

For users prioritizing rendering, compression, general productivity, and single-thread responsiveness, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 is the stronger choice based on the recorded data. For users whose workloads are dominated by floating point math, integer math, encryption, or physics simulations, the Intel Core 7 251TE offers a measurable advantage in those specific tests.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core 7 251TE has 24 cores and 32 threads. The AMD base clock is 2.00 GHz versus 1.40 GHz for the Intel chip. The boost clocks are 5.10 GHz for AMD and 5.40 GHz for Intel.

TDP differs: 28 W for AMD versus 45 W for Intel. The sockets are AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel Socket 1700. The AMD architecture is Zen 5 with the Strix Point codename, while the Intel architecture is listed as Bartlett Lake. The process nodes are 4 nm (TSMC) for AMD and 10 nm (Intel) for the Intel chip. Die sizes are 233 mm² for AMD and 215 mm² for Intel.

Cache configurations differ: L1 is 80 KB per core for both, but L2 is 1 MB per core for AMD versus 1.25 MB per core for Intel. L3 is 16 MB for AMD versus 36 MB for Intel. Memory support is DDR5 and LPDDR5X for AMD versus DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. Both have dual-channel memory and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. PCIe is Gen 4 with 16 lanes for AMD versus Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon 890M for AMD and UHD Graphics 770 for Intel. The market segment is Mobile for AMD and Desktop for Intel. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $384; the AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 wins in rendering workloads. Every Cinebench version, from R15 to R23, in both single-core and multicore, goes to AMD with consistent 11.8% to 11.9% margins. This includes both single-threaded responsiveness and heavily parallel rendering tasks.

The AMD chip also wins in data compression, with a 24.5% advantage, making it the better choice for file archiving, database workloads, and other compression-heavy tasks. It wins in extended instructions by 72.9%, indicating a strong advantage in SIMD and vectorized workloads. It wins random string sorting by 14.4%, which suggests better memory access patterns in sorting-heavy applications. Multithreaded PassMark gives AMD a 12.2% edge, reinforcing its general multi-thread lead.

The Intel Core 7 251TE wins in floating point math by 12.8%, which covers scientific computing, simulation, and certain numerical analysis tasks. It wins integer math by 4.9%, relevant for general arithmetic-heavy code. It wins data encryption by 4.5%, a useful edge for cryptography and secure data handling. It wins prime number finding by 10.7%, indicating strength in certain algorithmic workloads. It wins physics by 4.9%, which points to better performance in physics simulation engines.

For a balanced mobile processor with strong rendering and compression scores, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 is the data-backed choice. For a desktop processor that handles math-heavy and encryption workloads more effectively, the Intel Core 7 251TE has documented wins in those specific areas.