AMD Ryzen 5 9500F vs Intel Core 7 251E Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F and Intel Core 7 251E target different usage profiles based on their architectural designs and measured performance data. The Ryzen 5 9500F, with its Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, delivers a strong single-threaded and multithreaded showing across the PassMark suite. Its recorded scores include a single-thread score of 4,258 and a multithread score of 28,312. The Core 7 251E, built on Intel's 10 nm process with the Bartlett Lake codename, offers 24 cores and 32 threads, which positions it for heavily parallel workloads. However, the database contains no benchmark scores for the Intel part, so its wins cannot be quantified in the recorded measurements.

The Ryzen 5 9500F shows a clear edge in tasks that benefit from high per-core throughput. The floating point math score of 56,570, integer math score of 84,198, and extended instructions score of 26,370 indicate strong compute density per clock. The data compression score of 325,678 and random string sorting score of 34,174 further confirm its capability in data manipulation tasks. The Core 7 251E, lacking any recorded benchmark results, cannot be compared on these specific metrics. Its higher core count and thread count suggest an advantage in threaded workloads, but the database does not provide evidence for that claim.

The Ryzen 5 9500F also demonstrates a strong multithread score of 28,312, which is notable for a 6-core, 12-thread part. The physics score of 1,851 and prime number finding score of 220 round out the recorded picture. The Intel Core 7 251E, with its 24 cores and 32 threads, would theoretically handle parallel tasks with more threads, but without recorded data, any such advantage remains unverified in this analysis.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge significantly in their underlying designs. The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F uses the Zen 5 architecture on the Granite Ridge codename, fabricated on a 4 nm process by TSMC. It packs 8,315 million transistors into a 70.6 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 251E uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process from Intel, with a die size of 257 mm². The transistor count for the Intel part is not recorded in the database.

Core and thread counts differ sharply. The AMD part offers 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part provides 24 cores and 32 threads. Cache hierarchies also differ: both have 80 KB of L1 per core, but the Ryzen 5 9500F has 1 MB of L2 per core, while the Core 7 251E has 2 MB of L2 per core. The L3 cache is 32 MB shared on the AMD side versus 36 MB shared on the Intel side. These differences affect how each processor handles memory-intensive workloads.

Clock speeds and power envelopes show another split. The Ryzen 5 9500F runs a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, both under a 65 W TDP. The Core 7 251E has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, also at 65 W TDP. The Intel part reaches a higher peak frequency, but the AMD part starts from a much higher base clock. The Ryzen 5 9500F has an unlocked multiplier, while the Core 7 251E does not. Socket and platform choices differ: the AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700.

Memory support and integrated graphics also differ. The Ryzen 5 9500F supports DDR5 only, dual-channel, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Core 7 251E supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with the same memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The AMD part has no integrated graphics, while the Intel part includes UHD Graphics 770. Both support ECC memory. PCIe lane counts differ: the AMD part provides Gen 5 with 24 CPU lanes, the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database includes benchmark scores only for the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F; the Intel Core 7 251E has no recorded results in the head-to-head comparison. Therefore, all numeric comparisons rely on the AMD part's measured data and its position relative to nearby rivals in the overall database.

The Ryzen 5 9500F achieves a single-thread score of 4,258, which places it in the 91st percentile among all CPUs. This score indicates strong per-core performance, consistent with the Zen 5 architecture's high IPC. In multithreaded work, the same part scores 28,312, which is a solid result for a 6-core processor. The data encryption score of 15,716 and data compression score of 325,678 show the part handles both cryptographic and compression workloads effectively.

Looking at the nearest rivals in the database, the Ryzen 5 9500F sits just below the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164, which has an average score of 52,901, a delta of -0.1%. It also trails the Intel Xeon 634 (average score 52,974, delta -0.2%), the AMD EPYC 7313P (average score 53,206, delta -0.6%), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (average score 53,288, delta -0.8%). These deltas are small, meaning the Ryzen 5 9500F performs within 1% of those higher-tier parts, which is noteworthy given its lower core count.

The Ryzen 5 9500F's average benchmark score is 52,873, and its percentile of 91 indicates it outperforms the vast majority of CPUs in the database. The Intel Core 7 251E has an average benchmark score of 0 and a percentile of 50, which reflects the absence of recorded measurements rather than actual performance. With no head-to-head benchmarks listed and zero wins recorded for either side, the database cannot establish a direct performance hierarchy between these two specific parts.

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 5 9500F's boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the database records ECC memory support as true for both the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F and the Intel Core 7 251E.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth for each processor?

A: Both the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F and the Intel Core 7 251E have a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, with dual-channel memory buses.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core 7 251E includes UHD Graphics 770, while the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F has no integrated graphics (N/A).

Q: How do the core counts differ between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 7 251E has 24 cores and 32 threads.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F is fabricated on a 4 nm process by TSMC, while the Intel Core 7 251E uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 9500F | Intel Core 7 251E |

|---------------|-------------------|-------------------|

| Cores | 6 | 24 |

| Threads | 12 | 32 |

| Base Clock | 3.80 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 GHz | 5.60 GHz |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 70.6 mm² | 257 mm² |

| Transistors | 8,315 million | Not recorded |

| L2 Cache (per core) | 1 MB | 2 MB |

| L3 Cache (shared) | 32 MB | 36 MB |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| PCIe Lanes | Gen 5, 24 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | N/A | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Launch MSRP | $219 | $384 |

| Release Date | 2025-09-07 | 2025-01-12 |

| Part Number | 100-000001406 | SRQDUQ657 |