Intel Core 7 251E vs Intel Core Ultra 7 268V Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the Intel Core 7 251E and the Intel Core Ultra 7 268V. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and neither processor registers a win count in direct comparison. However, the Core Ultra 7 268V carries a full set of measured benchmark scores, while the Core 7 251E does not have any recorded benchmark entries. This asymmetry shapes the available analysis.

The Core Ultra 7 268V posts a multi-threaded Cinebench R23 score of 10,653, a single-core R23 score of 1,921, and a Geekbench multi-core score of 9,963 with a single-core score of 2,270. In PassMark tests, it records 19,297 for multi-threaded performance, 4,051 for single-thread performance, 57,628 for floating-point math, 42,669 for integer math, and 18,1443 for data compression. The average benchmark score for the Core Ultra 7 268V is 20,897, placing it at the 74th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE with an average score of 20,900 and a delta of 0%, the Intel Core i5-12600T at 20,917 with a delta of -0.1%, the AMD EPYC 7J13 at 20,845 with a delta of 0.2%, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U at 20,826 with a delta of 0.3%. This places the Core Ultra 7 268V in a tightly grouped performance band, effectively dead-even with its closest competition.

Because the Core 7 251E has no recorded benchmark scores and no nearest rivals listed, no numerical comparison can be drawn directly between the two processors. The analysis must rely on the specification and architecture data recorded for each part, alongside the measured results that exist for the Core Ultra 7 268V.

Where Each One Wins

Without head-to-head results, the recorded data still supports a use-case split based on the Core Ultra 7 268V's measured scores and the structural differences between the two processors. The Core Ultra 7 268V demonstrates strong single-thread performance in the database: its Geekbench single-core score of 2,270 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,921 indicate high per-core throughput. Its PassMark single-thread score of 4,051 reinforces this pattern. These results suggest the Core Ultra 7 268V is well suited to workloads that depend on low-latency single-core execution, such as interactive applications and lightly threaded productivity tasks.

The Core Ultra 7 268V also shows notable capability in encryption and compression workloads. Its PassMark data encryption score is 13,779, while its data compression score is 181,443. The extended instructions score of 15,323 further indicates strong support for SIMD and specialized instruction workloads. The random string sorting score of 22,416 and the find prime numbers score of 192 add detail to the picture of a processor with balanced integer and memory-oriented performance.

The Core 7 251E, by contrast, has no recorded benchmark wins. However, its specification profile points toward a different workload orientation. It uses a 24-core, 32-thread configuration, which is a much higher core and thread count than the 8-core, 8-thread Core Ultra 7 268V. The Core 7 251E also carries 36 MB of shared L3 cache, compared to the 12 MB shared L3 on the Core Ultra 7 268V. These figures suggest the Core 7 251E is positioned for heavily parallel throughput work, where a larger core count and larger shared cache can matter. The database does not record measured scores for the Core 7 251E, so this interpretation rests on the specification data rather than empirical results.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Core Ultra 7 268V have a recorded average benchmark score?

A: Yes, the Core Ultra 7 268V has an average benchmark score of 20,897 and sits at the 74th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Q: Which processors are the closest rivals to the Intel Core Ultra 7 268V?

A: The nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE at 20,900 with a delta of 0%, the Intel Core i5-12600T at 20,917 with a delta of -0.1%, the AMD EPYC 7J13 at 20,845 with a delta of 0.2%, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U at 20,826 with a delta of 0.3%.

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

A: No, the benchmark array for the Intel Core 7 251E is empty, and it has an average benchmark score of 0 with a 50th percentile ranking.

Q: What is the core and thread count difference between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core 7 251E has 24 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 268V has 8 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core 7 251E has a TDP of 65, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 268V has a TDP of 17.

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 Ultra 7 268V has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification field. The Intel Core 7 251E uses 24 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 268V uses 8 cores and 8 threads. The base clock for the Core 7 251E is 2.10 GHz, and the Core Ultra 7 268V has a base clock of 2.20 GHz. The boost clock favors the Core 7 251E at 5.60 GHz versus 5.00 GHz for the Core Ultra 7 268V. TDP differs substantially, with the Core 7 251E rated at 65 and the Core Ultra 7 268V rated at 17. The socket is also different: the Core 7 251E uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 7 268V uses Intel BGA 2833.

Cache configurations diverge as well. The Core 7 251E has 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core, with 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 7 268V has 192 KB of L1 cache per core and 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, with 12 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support differs: the Core 7 251E supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Core Ultra 7 268V lists memory support as dependent on the motherboard, with no memory bandwidth figure recorded. ECC memory support is present on the Core 7 251E and absent on the Core Ultra 7 268V. PCIe lanes also differ: the Core 7 251E has Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Core Ultra 7 268V has Gen 5 with 4 CPU lanes.

The integrated graphics differ, with the Core 7 251E using UHD Graphics 770 and the Core Ultra 7 268V using Arc 140V. The market segment is desktop for the Core 7 251E and mobile for the Core Ultra 7 268V. The Core 7 251E has a recorded launch MSRP of $384, while the Core Ultra 7 268V has no launch MSRP recorded. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The release dates differ, with the Core 7 251E released on 2025-01-12 and the Core Ultra 7 268V released on 2024-09-23.

Architecture Differences

The architecture records show a fundamental split between the two parts. The Intel Core 7 251E uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 7 (Bartlett Lake) generation. It is built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry, with a die size of 257 mm². The Intel Core Ultra 7 268V uses the Lunar Lake codename and belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 generation. It is built on a 3 nm process node at TSMC, with no die size recorded. The process node difference is significant, with the Core Ultra 7 268V on a smaller node.

The Core Ultra 7 268V is part of the Core Ultra Series 2 family, which is not the case for the Core 7 251E. The market segment difference, desktop versus mobile, aligns with the socket difference: the Core 7 251E uses a socketed desktop platform, while the Core Ultra 7 268V uses a BGA package for mobile integration. The foundry difference, Intel versus TSMC, marks a notable manufacturing divergence between the two parts.

The cache structure also shows architectural differences in how the two processors allocate on-die memory. The Core 7 251E provides 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core, while the Core Ultra 7 268V provides 192 KB of L1 per core and 2.5 MB of L2 per core. The total L3 cache is much larger on the Core 7 251E at 36 MB shared, versus 12 MB shared on the Core Ultra 7 268V. The Core Ultra 7 268V has the higher per-core L1 and L2 allocations, which supports its measured single-thread performance, while the Core 7 251E carries the larger shared L3 pool.

The Verdict

The recorded data presents an uneven comparison. The Intel Core Ultra 7 268V is the only one of the two with measured benchmark results, and those results show a processor performing at the 74th percentile with an average score of 20,897, statistically tied with its nearest rivals. Its single-core results, including a Geekbench single-core score of 2,270 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,921, indicate strong per-thread performance for a mobile processor with a TDP of 17.

The Intel Core 7 251E has no recorded benchmark scores, so its performance cannot be quantified from the database. Its specification profile, with 24 cores, 32 threads, 36 MB of shared L3 cache, a 5.60 GHz boost clock, and a 65 TDP, positions it as a desktop processor with a much higher parallel throughput ceiling on paper. The Core Ultra 7 268V, with 8 cores, 8 threads, 12 MB of shared L3 cache, and a 5.00 GHz boost clock, targets a different segment entirely.

From the data, the Core Ultra 7 268V is the part for measured single-thread and mobile workloads. The Core 7 251E is the part for high-core-count desktop configurations, though its lack of recorded benchmark data means the database cannot confirm its practical performance. The choice between them follows the market segment recorded for each: desktop users with heavy multi-threaded demands would align with the Core 7 251E, while mobile users seeking a compact, low-TDP processor with verified single-thread results would align with the Core Ultra 7 268V.