AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 vs Intel Core 7 251E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 and Intel Core 7 251E occupy very different positions in the database. The AMD part shows a single-thread score of 3995 and a multithread score of 24244 on PassMark, while the Intel part has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, leaving its performance profile undefined. The AMD processor holds a 90th percentile ranking among all CPUs, whereas the Intel processor sits at the 50th percentile, a gap that reflects the absence of recorded measurements for the latter.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 delivers a PassMark data compression score of 293595, which is its strongest result among the recorded tests. Data encryption reaches 14502, extended instructions hit 24333, and floating point math lands at 53084. Integer math scores 79789, physics reaches 1120, and random string sorting produces 31153. The average benchmark score for the AMD chip is 48171, placing it just 0.1% behind the Intel Core Ultra 5 235A (48201) and 0.2% behind the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX (48287) in the nearest rival comparisons. It sits 0.5% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 3900 (47918) and 0.5% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D (47908).

The Intel Core 7 251E has no benchmark entries in the database, so no head-to-head comparison can be made on raw scores. The recorded data shows the AMD part with a full set of test results, while the Intel part lacks any measurements. The nearest rivals for the AMD chip are all within a 0.5% delta, indicating a tight cluster of performance around the 48171 average. The Intel chip's percentile ranking of 50 suggests it would sit near the median of all CPUs, but without recorded scores, this ranking cannot be verified against specific tests.

The absence of Intel benchmark data means the head-to-head section relies entirely on the AMD side. The data shows a 3995 single-thread score, which is a strong result for a mobile processor with a 4.90 GHz boost clock. The multithread score of 24244 reflects the 6-core, 12-thread configuration, while the physics score of 1120 indicates moderate computational throughput in that specific workload. The find prime numbers test returns 75, a relatively low figure that suggests limited performance in that particular calculation.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 wins in every benchmark category with recorded data, since the Intel Core 7 251E has none. The AMD chip shows particular strength in data compression, where the 293595 score dwarfs its other results, and in integer math, where 79789 demonstrates solid arithmetic throughput. The floating point score of 53084 indicates competent mathematical processing, while the extended instructions result of 24333 shows support for advanced instruction sets.

The Intel Core 7 251E wins in specifications that favor its design. It offers 24 cores and 32 threads compared to the AMD's 6 cores and 12 threads, giving it a theoretical advantage in heavily threaded workloads. Its boost clock of 5.60 GHz exceeds the AMD's 4.90 GHz, and its base clock of 2.10 GHz is lower, suggesting a wider operational range. The Intel part uses 36 MB of shared L3 cache versus 16 MB on the AMD, and its 2 MB L2 per core doubles the AMD's 1 MB per core. The Intel chip also supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, whereas the AMD uses PCIe Gen 4 with the same lane count.

The AMD chip wins in memory bandwidth, recording 128.0 GB/s against the Intel's 89.6 GB/s. It also uses LPDDR5X memory, while the Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD integrated graphics, Radeon 8040S, differ from the Intel UHD Graphics 770. The AMD chip is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel chip uses a 10 nm process at Intel, making the AMD process node more advanced by the numbers in the database.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Halo codename. The Intel Core 7 251E uses the Bartlett Lake codename with no specific architecture listed in the database. The AMD chip belongs to the Ryzen AI Max PRO generation, while the Intel chip is part of the Core 7 generation. The AMD processor is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC, and the Intel processor uses a 10 nm process at Intel. The Intel die measures 257 mm², while the AMD die size is not recorded.

Both processors use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache differs: AMD provides 1 MB per core, Intel provides 2 MB per core. The shared L3 cache also differs: AMD has 16 MB, Intel has 36 MB. Neither chip has 3D V-Cache recorded. Both support ECC memory, with the AMD listing it as true and the Intel also listing it as true.

The AMD chip uses an AMD Socket FP11, and the Intel chip uses an Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part has the part number 100-000001425, and the Intel part has the part number SRQDUQ657. Both processors are locked, meaning they do not have an unlocked multiplier. The AMD chip is classified as a mobile processor, while the Intel chip is classified as a desktop processor. The AMD release date is recorded as January 5, 2025, and the Intel release date is January 12, 2025.

Specification Differences

The core count differs substantially: AMD provides 6 cores, Intel provides 24 cores. Thread counts follow: AMD has 12 threads, Intel has 32 threads. The base clock for the AMD is 3.60 GHz, and the Intel base clock is 2.10 GHz. The boost clock for the AMD is 4.90 GHz, and the Intel boost clock is 5.60 GHz. The TDP differs: AMD is rated at 55 watts, Intel at 65 watts.

The socket types are different, as noted. The process nodes differ: AMD uses 4 nm at TSMC, Intel uses 10 nm at Intel. The die size is recorded only for Intel at 257 mm². Cache configurations differ in L2 and L3, with the L1 being identical at 80 KB per core. Memory support differs: AMD uses LPDDR5X, Intel uses DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth differs: AMD records 128.0 GB/s, Intel records 89.6 GB/s.

PCIe support differs: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: AMD has Radeon 8040S, Intel has UHD Graphics 770. The market segment differs: AMD is mobile, Intel is desktop. The launch MSRP for the Intel chip is $384, stated once here as recorded in the database. The AMD chip has no launch MSRP recorded. The production status for both is active.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 251E has a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, which is higher than the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380's boost clock of 4.90 GHz.

Q: What is the core and thread count for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 7 251E has 24 cores and 32 threads.

Q: How does memory bandwidth compare between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 records 128.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth, while the Intel Core 7 251E records 89.6 GB/s. The AMD chip uses LPDDR5X memory, and the Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What is the TDP for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 has a TDP of 55 watts. The Intel Core 7 251E has a TDP of 65 watts.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 7 251E has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 has 16 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the benchmark percentile ranking for each?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 ranks in the 90th percentile among all CPUs. The Intel Core 7 251E ranks in the 50th percentile. The AMD chip has recorded benchmark scores, while the Intel chip has none in the database.