Intel Core 7 251E vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285T Comparison
Intel Core 7 251E
Core Ultra 9 285T
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: Intel Core 7 251E vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285T
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The recorded data contains a full benchmark profile for the Intel Core Ultra 9 285T, while the Intel Core 7 251E has no benchmark entries in the database. This makes a direct score-by-score comparison impossible, but the available measurements for the Core Ultra 9 285T establish a clear performance baseline.
In Cinebench R23, the Core Ultra 9 285T delivers a multicore score of 33,573 and a singlecore score of 4,739. The R20 results show 14,100 multicore and 1,990 singlecore, while R15 records 3,384 multicore and 477 singlecore. These three Cinebench versions show consistent scaling, with the multicore advantage over singlecore growing as the workload becomes more parallel.
The PassMark suite adds another dimension. The Core Ultra 9 285T posts 39,931 in multithread testing and 4,576 in single-thread testing. Its strongest PassMark results come from data compression at 384,140, followed by floating point math at 137,923 and integer math at 132,433. Extended instructions score 27,477, while random string sorting reaches 47,695. Data encryption records 32,061, and the physics test scores 2,842. The find prime numbers test posts 345.
The Core Ultra 9 285T holds a 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 51,310. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i9-14900T, which scores 51,015 and trails by 0.6 percent, and the Intel Core i9-13900F, which scores 51,730 and leads by 0.8 percent. The Intel Core i7-13850HX scores 50,761 and sits 1.1 percent behind, while the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT scores 50,718 and trails by 1.2 percent.
Since the Core 7 251E has no measured benchmarks, the database cannot compute head-to-head win counts. The winsA and winsB fields both show zero, and the head-to-head benchmark array is empty. The analysis therefore relies entirely on the Core Ultra 9 285T's recorded data and the architectural specifications of both processors.
Architecture Differences
The two processors diverge sharply in their underlying construction. The Intel Core 7 251E uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 7 generation. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry, with a die size of 257 mm². The Intel Core Ultra 9 285T uses the Arrow Lake architecture, specifically Arrow Lake-S, and sits in the Core Ultra Series 2. It is manufactured on a 3 nm process by TSMC, with a die size of 243 mm² and 17,800 million transistors.
Both chips have 24 cores, but the thread counts differ. The Core 7 251E supports 32 threads, indicating hyperthreading, while the Core Ultra 9 285T supports only 24 threads, matching its core count. The Core 7 251E has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The Core Ultra 9 285T has a lower base clock of 1.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz.
The cache hierarchies diverge per core. The Core 7 251E has 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The Core Ultra 9 285T has 192 KB of L1 per core and 3 MB of L2 per core. Both share 36 MB of L3 cache.
Memory support differs as well. The Core 7 251E supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 9 285T supports only DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the Core Ultra 9 285T has a higher memory bandwidth at 102.4 GB/s compared to 89.6 GB/s for the Core 7 251E. Both support ECC memory.
The PCIe configurations also differ. The Core 7 251E provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Core Ultra 9 285T provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes. The integrated graphics differ too: the Core 7 251E uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Core Ultra 9 285T uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 execution units.
Sockets differ completely. The Core 7 251E uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 9 285T uses Intel Socket 1851. The Core 7 251E has a thermal design power of 65 watts, while the Core Ultra 9 285T has a significantly lower 35 watts. Both processors have locked multipliers. The Core 7 251E was released on January 12, 2025, and the Core Ultra 9 285T on January 6, 2025.
Where Each One Wins
Without benchmark scores for the Core 7 251E, the database cannot show direct workload victories. The Core Ultra 9 285T has all recorded measurements, and those results indicate where it performs best.
In heavily multithreaded rendering tasks, the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 33,573 stands as the strongest recorded result. The R20 multicore score of 14,100 and R15 multicore score of 3,384 reinforce this pattern. The PassMark multithread score of 39,931 further confirms that parallel workloads scale well on this processor.
Data compression is the standout PassMark result. The score of 384,140 far exceeds the other PassMark tests, indicating that compression algorithms take particular advantage of the processor's resources. Floating point math at 137,923 and integer math at 132,433 also show strong performance. Random string sorting at 47,695 and extended instructions at 27,477 are moderately strong. Data encryption at 32,061 and physics at 2,842 are more modest results. The find prime numbers score of 345 is the weakest recorded measurement.
Single-threaded performance is respectable but not dominant. The Cinebench R23 singlecore score of 4,739 and the PassMark single-thread score of 4,576 both sit well below the corresponding multicore scores. This is typical for a processor with a lower base clock of 1.40 GHz, though the 5.40 GHz boost clock helps close the gap under burst workloads.
The Core 7 251E, by contrast, has higher base and boost clocks at 2.10 GHz and 5.60 GHz respectively, and it has 32 threads versus 24. These specifications suggest it could handle single-threaded and lightly threaded tasks with more headroom, but the database contains no measurements to confirm this. The 65 watt TDP also indicates a different power envelope, but no thermal performance data exists.
The Verdict
The database shows the Intel Core Ultra 9 285T as a measured, high-performing desktop processor. Its 91st percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 51,310 place it among the top CPUs in the database. The nearest rival data confirms this positioning: the Core Ultra 9 285T sits within one percentage point of the Intel Core i9-14900T and the Intel Core i9-13900F, and it leads the Intel Core i7-13850HX and AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT by roughly one percent.
The Core Ultra 9 285T's 3 nm process from TSMC, 17,800 million transistors, and 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth give it a strong foundation. Its 35 watt TDP makes it a low-power option relative to the Core 7 251E's 65 watts. The Arc Xe-LPG integrated graphics with 64 execution units also provide a more capable built-in GPU compared to UHD Graphics 770.
The Core 7 251E cannot be evaluated on measured performance because the database has no benchmark results for it. Its specifications show a 24-core, 32-thread design with higher clocks, a 10 nm Intel process, and DDR4/DDR5 support. Without scores, the database cannot determine its ranking, percentile, or competitive position.
For users selecting between these two, the Core Ultra 9 285T has the advantage of verified performance data. The recorded scores show strong multicore rendering, excellent data compression throughput, and solid math performance. The Core 7 251E offers more threads and higher clock speeds on paper, but no measurements exist to verify real-world results.
The choice depends on whether verified performance matters more than theoretical specifications. The Core Ultra 9 285T has proven results across multiple benchmark suites. The Core 7 251E remains an unmeasured specification sheet.
FAQ
Q: What is the average benchmark score of the Intel Core Ultra 9 285T?
A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 285T has an average benchmark score of 51,310 and ranks in the 91st percentile among all CPUs in the database.
Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 9 285T compare to its nearest rivals?
A: The Core Ultra 9 285T trails the Intel Core i9-13900F by 0.8 percent, leads the Intel Core i9-14900T by 0.6 percent, leads the Intel Core i7-13850HX by 1.1 percent, and leads the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT by 1.2 percent.
Q: What are the core and thread counts for both processors?
A: Both the Intel Core 7 251E and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285T have 24 cores. The Core 7 251E has 32 threads, while the Core Ultra 9 285T has 24 threads.
Q: What process nodes do the two processors use?
A: The Intel Core 7 251E uses a 10 nm process at Intel's foundry. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285T uses a 3 nm process at TSMC.
Q: How much L3 cache do both processors share?
A: Both the Intel Core 7 251E and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285T have 36 MB of shared L3 cache.
Q: What are the thermal design power ratings for both chips?
A: The Intel Core 7 251E has a thermal design power of 65 watts. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285T has a thermal design power of 35 watts.
Q: Do either of the processors support ECC memory?
A: Yes, both the Intel Core 7 251E and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285T support ECC memory.