AMD Ryzen 5 240 vs Intel Core 7 251E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents an unusual comparison scenario. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 has a full set of benchmark results across 15 tests, while the Intel Core 7 251E has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This means the head-to-head comparison relies entirely on the AMD processor's measured performance and the Intel processor's architectural specifications, rather than direct side-by-side test results.

The AMD Ryzen 5 240 delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13,013 points and a single-core score of 1,742 points. In Cinebench R15, it scores 2,078 in multi-core and 270 in single-core. These results place the Ryzen 5 240 at the 84th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 33,542.

Looking at the nearest rivals for the AMD chip provides context for its positioning. The Intel Core Ultra 7 255H scores 33,537 on average, essentially a statistical tie with a 0% delta. The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS and AMD Ryzen 5 7645HX both average 33,667 and 33,668 respectively, each showing a -0.4% delta relative to the Ryzen 5 240. The Intel Core i5-12600HX posts 33,375, which is 0.5% behind the Ryzen 5 240. These margins are remarkably tight, with all four rivals within half a percentage point of the Ryzen 5 240.

The Passmark suite shows specific strengths for the AMD processor. Data compression scores 267,963, which is a substantial absolute number, though without a direct rival comparison in the database, it stands as a raw measurement. Data encryption records 15,849, extended instructions reach 20,201, and floating point math hits 45,301. Integer math delivers 73,189, while the multi-thread score is 22,658 and single-thread performance measures 3,675. Physics processing scores 1,060, random string sorting records 32,385, and prime number finding posts 70.

The Intel Core 7 251E, by contrast, has zero benchmark scores in the database. Its percentile ranking sits at 50, and its average benchmark score is 0. This absence of measured data means the database cannot confirm any performance relationship between these two processors through direct testing.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear but asymmetric conclusion. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 has verified, recorded performance metrics that place it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 7 251E has no measured benchmark results, so its performance profile remains undefined in the database.

For users who prioritize verified performance, the AMD Ryzen 5 240 is the only option with actual scores. Its nearest rivals, all within 0.5% in either direction, confirm that it competes at the level of other mainstream mobile and desktop processors. The Ryzen 5 240 sits between the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H (0% delta) and the two AMD chips that trail by 0.4%, indicating a tightly contested mid-range segment.

The Intel Core 7 251E cannot be recommended based on performance data, because no such data exists in the database. Its 50th percentile ranking appears to be a default or unverified position rather than a measured outcome. The processor does offer a higher boost clock of 5.60 GHz compared to the AMD's 5.00 GHz, and it has more cores and threads (24 cores, 32 threads versus 6 cores, 12 threads), but these specification differences do not translate into recorded benchmark evidence.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 240 wins in every category where measurements exist, simply because it is the only processor with recorded scores. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13,013 and single-core score of 1,742 provide concrete performance anchors. The Passmark multi-thread score of 22,658 and single-thread score of 3,675 further establish its capability profile.

The Intel Core 7 251E wins on paper specifications that are not backed by benchmark results. It offers 24 cores and 32 threads versus 6 cores and 12 threads, a 5.60 GHz boost clock versus 5.00 GHz, and a larger 36 MB shared L3 cache versus 16 MB. It also supports ECC memory, which the AMD chip does not, and it uses a PCIe Gen 5 interface with 16 lanes versus Gen 4 with 20 lanes on the AMD side.

The practical interpretation is that the AMD processor has demonstrated performance, while the Intel processor has theoretical specifications. Users who rely on measured data will find the AMD chip to be the only verifiable choice. Users who prioritize core count, cache size, and memory flexibility might consider the Intel chip, but they would be doing so without any benchmark confirmation.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the AMD Ryzen 5 240?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 240 has an average benchmark score of 33,542 across its recorded tests.

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 251E have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No, the Intel Core 7 251E has an empty benchmark array and an average benchmark score of 0.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 5 240 compare to its closest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 255H has an average score of 33,537, which is a 0% delta from the AMD Ryzen 5 240's 33,542, indicating essentially identical average performance.

Q: What is the percentile ranking for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 240 ranks in the 84th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel Core 7 251E ranks in the 50th percentile.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 251E has 24 cores and 32 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 240 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 240 has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, and the Intel Core 7 251E has a boost clock of 5.60 GHz.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different architectural lineages. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 uses Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 251E uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel with a 257 mm² die size, though transistor count is not recorded.

Cache hierarchies differ notably. The AMD chip provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip offers larger per-core allocations with 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core, plus a substantially larger 36 MB shared L3 cache. Neither processor includes 3D V-Cache.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 supports DDR5 only, while the Intel Core 7 251E supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses with identical 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth. ECC memory is supported on the Intel chip but not on the AMD chip.

PCIe capabilities differ in generation and lane count. The AMD processor uses Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while the Intel processor uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics also differ: the AMD chip pairs with Radeon 760M, while the Intel chip includes UHD Graphics 770.

Process node and foundry represent a significant split, with AMD using TSMC's 4 nm process and Intel using its own 10 nm process. The market segments differ as well, with the AMD chip targeting mobile and the Intel chip targeting desktop.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts present the largest gap: AMD offers 6 cores and 12 threads, while Intel offers 24 cores and 32 threads. Base clocks differ substantially, with the AMD chip at 4.30 GHz and the Intel chip at 2.10 GHz, though the Intel boost clock of 5.60 GHz exceeds the AMD's 5.00 GHz.

Thermal design power separates them, with the AMD processor rated at 45W and the Intel processor at 65W. The AMD chip uses the AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD processor has a 4 nm process node from TSMC, while the Intel processor uses a 10 nm node from Intel.

Cache configurations differ across all levels, with the Intel chip providing more L1, L2, and L3 per core and in total. The AMD chip supports only DDR5 memory, while the Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5. ECC memory is available only on the Intel processor. PCIe generation and lane counts differ, with AMD at Gen 4 with 20 lanes and Intel at Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

The integrated graphics units are different, with Radeon 760M on the AMD side and UHD Graphics 770 on the Intel side. The AMD processor has a release date of January 5, 2025, while the Intel processor has a release date of January 12, 2025, seven days later. The Intel processor carries a launch MSRP of $384, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD chip. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part number is 100-000001727, and the Intel part number is SRQDUQ657.