Intel Core 7 160HL vs Intel Core 7 251TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for the Intel Core 7 160HL against the Intel Core 7 251TE. The 160HL has no recorded benchmark scores, no average score, and no percentile ranking. The 251TE, by contrast, has a full suite of recorded measurements across Cinebench and Passmark workloads. This asymmetry means the comparison must rely entirely on the 251TE's recorded data and the architectural specifications of both processors.

The 251TE posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25518 and a single-core score of 3602. In Cinebench R20, it scores 10717 multi-core and 1512 single-core. The older R15 test shows 2572 multi-core and 362 single-core. These results place the 251TE at the 88th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 41650. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H with an average score of 41621 (0.1% ahead), the Intel Core i7-14650HX at 41576 (0.2% ahead), the Intel Core i7-12850HX at 41779 (0.3% behind), and the Intel Core i7-14700T at 41914 (0.6% behind). The 251TE sits essentially in a dead heat with these four processors, with deltas ranging from -0.6% to +0.2%.

Passmark results for the 251TE show a multi-thread score of 30022 and a single-thread score of 3568. Integer math reaches 125739, floating point math reaches 85607, and extended instructions score 16974. Data compression hits 334399, data encryption reaches 22176, and random string sorting scores 39643. Physics processing scores 1938, while finding prime numbers scores 140. These figures demonstrate strong throughput in both integer and floating-point workloads, with the multi-thread score indicating solid scaling across the 24 cores and 32 threads.

Since the 160HL has no benchmark data, there are no wins to attribute to it in any recorded test. The 251TE therefore holds every measurable advantage in the database, though this is a function of data availability rather than a demonstrated performance gap.

The Verdict

The recorded data clearly favors the Intel Core 7 251TE in every measurable category. The 251TE delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25518, placing it at the 88th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score of 41650 puts it in direct competition with the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H, Intel Core i7-14650HX, Intel Core i7-12850HX, and Intel Core i7-14700T, all of which fall within a 0.6% band of the 251TE's average. This indicates the 251TE performs at a level consistent with established high-end desktop and mobile processors.

The 160HL, lacking any benchmark entries, cannot be positioned relative to the 251TE or any other CPU in the database. Its percentile ranking of 50 is a default value, not a measured result. Users seeking a processor with verified performance data should select the 251TE. Users who prioritize the 160HL's specific characteristics, such as its higher base clock of 2.50 GHz versus the 251TE's 1.40 GHz, or its Iris Xe Graphics 96EU versus the UHD Graphics 770, would need to rely on specification differences rather than benchmark outcomes.

The 251TE also supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the 160HL. Its PCIe Gen 5 interface with 16 lanes (CPU only) doubles the lane count and doubles the generation speed compared to the 160HL's PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes. The 251TE's memory bandwidth is recorded at 89.6 GB/s. These specification advantages reinforce the 251TE as the more capable processor in the database's recorded data.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, while the Intel Core 7 160HL boosts to 5.20 GHz.

Q: Do both processors use the same socket?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 7 160HL and the Intel Core 7 251TE use Intel Socket 1700.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 160HL does not.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the 251TE?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The 160HL has no recorded memory bandwidth figure.

Q: How many cores does each processor have?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has 24 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core 7 160HL has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Q: What is the process node for both processors?

A: Both processors are manufactured on a 10 nm process node by Intel. The 160HL uses Raptor Lake architecture, while the 251TE uses Bartlett Lake codename with a die size of 215 mm².

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several core specification fields. The Intel Core 7 160HL has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core 7 251TE has 24 cores and 32 threads. The 160HL runs a base clock of 2.50 GHz and boosts to 5.20 GHz. The 251TE runs a base clock of 1.40 GHz and boosts to 5.40 GHz. Both have a TDP of 45 watts.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The 160HL uses 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The 251TE uses 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

Memory support is identical: both support DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus. ECC memory support differs, with the 251TE supporting ECC and the 160HL not. The PCIe interface differs as well: the 160HL uses Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while the 251TE uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The 251TE also records a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, a figure not available for the 160HL.

Integrated graphics differ: the 160HL uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU, while the 251TE uses UHD Graphics 770. Both processors are locked (multiplier unlocked: false) and target the Desktop market segment. Both are listed as Active in production status. The 160HL was released on 2024-04-07, while the 251TE was released on 2025-01-12. The 251TE has a launch MSRP of $384. The 160HL has no recorded launch MSRP. The part number for the 251TE is SRQAXQ5ZG, while the 160HL's part number is unknown.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 7 160HL uses Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-PS. The Intel Core 7 251TE uses the codename Bartlett Lake, with no architecture field recorded. Both are built on a 10 nm process node by Intel. The 251TE has a recorded die size of 215 mm²; the 160HL has no die size recorded.

Core counts drive the primary architectural difference. The 251TE provides 24 cores and 32 threads versus the 160HL's 14 cores and 20 threads. The 251TE's L3 cache totals 36 MB shared, compared to 24 MB shared for the 160HL. The 251TE's L2 cache is smaller per core at 1.25 MB versus 2 MB per core for the 160HL, which reflects a different core layout strategy. Both share the same L1 cache size of 80 KB per core.

The 251TE includes ECC memory support, a feature absent from the 160HL. The 251TE's PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only) represents a newer and wider interface than the 160HL's PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The 251TE also carries an integrated UHD Graphics 770, while the 160HL carries Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. The 251TE's release date of 2025-01-12 places it roughly nine months after the 160HL's 2024-04-07 release.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 251TE wins in every recorded benchmark category, since the Intel Core 7 160HL has no benchmark entries in the database. The 251TE's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25518 and single-core score of 3602 indicate strong performance in both heavily threaded and lightly threaded workloads. Its Passmark multi-thread score of 30022 and single-thread score of 3568 corroborate this balance. The 251TE also delivers high throughput in specialized Passmark tests: data compression at 334399, integer math at 125739, and floating point math at 85607.

The 251TE's 88th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 41650 place it alongside the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H, Intel Core i7-14650HX, Intel Core i7-12850HX, and Intel Core i7-14700T. This makes the 251TE a suitable choice for workloads that benefit from a high core count, ECC memory support, and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity. The 24 cores and 32 threads provide substantial parallel throughput for multi-threaded applications.

The Intel Core 7 160HL, despite lacking benchmark data, offers certain specification advantages. Its base clock of 2.50 GHz is significantly higher than the 251TE's 1.40 GHz, which could benefit lightly threaded tasks that rely on base frequency. Its larger L2 cache per core (2 MB versus 1.25 MB) may reduce memory latency in per-core workloads. The Iris Xe Graphics 96EU integrated GPU differs from the 251TE's UHD Graphics 770. The 160HL's higher base clock and per-core L2 cache suggest it may handle single-threaded responsiveness well, though no recorded measurements confirm this.

The 251TE holds the advantage for users who require ECC memory, PCIe Gen 5 lanes, or a larger shared L3 cache of 36 MB. Its 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth provides a recorded throughput figure that the 160HL cannot match. For workloads such as data compression, encryption, and prime number finding, the 251TE's recorded scores demonstrate concrete capability. The 160HL, with no recorded scores, cannot claim any measured win.