Intel Core 7 250H vs Intel Core 7 251E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 7 250H and the Intel Core 7 251E are not directly comparable in the recorded database. The head-to-head benchmark dataset contains no entries, and the wins tally stands at zero for both processors. This is because the Core 7 251E has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, with an average benchmark score of zero and a percentile rank of 50 against all CPUs. The Core 7 250H, by contrast, has a full suite of 17 benchmark results, an average benchmark score of 35728, and sits at the 85th percentile of all CPUs.

Without direct head-to-head data, the Core 7 250H must be analyzed through its own recorded scores. In Cinebench R15, it scores 3147 multicore and 298 single-core. Cinebench R20 shows 9697 multicore and 1368 single-core. Cinebench R23 delivers 16561 multicore and 1931 single-core. The Passmark suite adds further detail: 303269 in data compression, 18206 in data encryption, 17318 in extended instructions, 106 in find prime numbers, 65094 in floating point math, 99100 in integer math, 27030 in multithread, 1824 in physics, 34136 in random string sorting, and 4148 in single-thread tests.

Interpreting these numbers against the nearest rivals provides context. The Core 7 250H has an average benchmark score of 35728. This places it within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350, which scores 35719. It is 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, which scores 35670. Against the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845, the Core 7 250H is 0.2% behind, as that chip scores 35802. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X leads by 0.5%, scoring 35909. These deltas are minimal, indicating the Core 7 250H sits in a highly competitive performance band where fractional percentage differences separate the contenders.

The absence of benchmark data for the Core 7 251E means its performance cannot be quantified against the Core 7 250H or any other processor. The database records no scores for it, no average, and no rivals. Any performance comparison between these two specific SKUs would require conjecture, which the recorded data does not support. The Core 7 250H stands as the only one of the pair with measurable results, and those results show a processor firmly in the upper tier of the database, at the 85th percentile overall.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 250H outperform the Intel Core 7 251E in any recorded benchmark?

A: The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries between these two processors. The Core 7 251E has zero recorded benchmark scores, so no direct performance comparison is possible from the available data.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 250H has an average benchmark score of 35728 and sits at the 85th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 7 251E has an average benchmark score of 0 and sits at the 50th percentile, though this percentile is based on its classification, not on any measured scores.

Q: How does the Intel Core 7 250H compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core 7 250H is even with the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350, which scores 35719 with a 0% delta. It is 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, which scores 35670. It trails the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 by 0.2% (35802) and the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X by 0.5% (35909).

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 250H has 14 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Core 7 251E has 24 cores and 32 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 251E has a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, while the Intel Core 7 250H has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz.

Q: Do either processor support ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 7 251E supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 250H does not support ECC memory.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The Intel Core 7 250H is built on Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-H codename, and belongs to the Core 7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. The Intel Core 7 251E uses Bartlett Lake architecture with the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 7 (Bartlett Lake) generation. Both are manufactured on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry, but they target different market segments: the 250H is a mobile processor, while the 251E is a desktop processor.

The core configurations diverge significantly. The 250H uses 14 cores and 20 threads, while the 251E uses 24 cores and 32 threads. The 251E has a larger shared L3 cache at 36 MB compared to the 250H's 24 MB. Both share the same per-core L1 cache at 80 KB and per-core L2 cache at 2 MB. The die size differs as well, with the 251E measuring 257 mm², while the 250H has no recorded die size.

Memory support is similar on paper, with both supporting DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode. The 251E records a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the 250H has no memory bandwidth figure in the database. The 251E supports ECC memory, which the 250H does not. PCIe support differs: the 250H provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while the 251E provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ as well. The 250H uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units, while the 251E uses UHD Graphics 770. The sockets are not interchangeable: the 250H uses Intel BGA 1744, and the 251E uses Intel Socket 1700.

Specification Differences

The specification tables show clear divergence across multiple fields. Core count is the most obvious difference: 14 cores on the 250H versus 24 cores on the 251E. Thread count follows, 20 versus 32. Base clocks differ, with the 250H at 2.50 GHz and the 251E at 2.10 GHz. Boost clocks are closer, but the 251E still leads at 5.60 GHz versus the 250H's 5.40 GHz.

Thermal design power is a significant split. The 250H is rated at 45 W, while the 251E is rated at 65 W. The socket changes from Intel BGA 1744 on the mobile part to Intel Socket 1700 on the desktop part. The codename and generation differ, as outlined in the architecture section. Die size is recorded only for the 251E at 257 mm², with no figure for the 250H.

L3 cache is 24 MB shared on the 250H versus 36 MB shared on the 251E. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for the 251E at 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory support is present on the 251E but absent on the 250H. PCIe lanes are doubled on the 251E, 16 versus 8, at the same Gen 5 standard. Integrated graphics units differ: Iris Xe Graphics 96EU on the 250H, UHD Graphics 770 on the 251E. Market segment splits them cleanly into mobile and desktop categories.

Release dates differ by less than a month. The 250H was released on 2024-12-17, and the 251E on 2025-01-12. The launch MSRP for the 250H is $502. The launch MSRP for the 251E is $384. Both have locked multipliers, and both are listed as Active in production status. Part numbers are SRQ6UQ5MK for the 250H and SRQDUQ657 for the 251E.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 250H wins in the only category where measured data exists: recorded benchmark performance. Its 17 benchmark scores, average score of 35728, and 85th percentile ranking give it a measurable performance profile. The data shows it is competitive with the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350, the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845, and the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, all within a 0.5% window. For workloads like Cinebench R23 multicore, where it scores 16561, or Passmark integer math, where it scores 99100, the 250H has demonstrated capability. Its mobile design, 45 W TDP, and Iris Xe Graphics position it for portable systems that still require substantial compute throughput.

The Intel Core 7 251E wins in raw specification counts. It has more cores, 24 versus 14, and more threads, 32 versus 20. It has a higher boost clock at 5.60 GHz versus 5.40 GHz. It carries double the PCIe lanes at 16 versus 8. Its L3 cache is 50% larger at 36 MB versus 24 MB. It supports ECC memory, which the 250H does not. It records a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, a figure absent for the 250H. Its desktop form factor with Intel Socket 1700 and a 65 W TDP suggests a platform designed for sustained all-core workloads, though the database contains no scores to confirm this.

The split is therefore between measured results and declared specifications. The 250H has data proving its performance tier. The 251E has specifications suggesting higher multi-threaded capacity, but no benchmark results to validate it. The 251E's 24 cores and 32 threads, combined with 36 MB of L3 cache and ECC support, point toward server-adjacent or workstation-adjacent desktop use. The 250H's mobile segment, lower TDP, and integrated Iris Xe Graphics point toward laptops and compact systems. In the absence of head-to-head measurements, the 250H is the only one of the two with a verifiable performance record, while the 251E remains a specification-only entry in the database.