AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE vs Intel Core 7 251TE Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE and Intel Core 7 251TE occupy different positions in the performance spectrum. The data shows the Intel part wins 14 of 17 head-to-head comparisons, with the AMD chip taking 3. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE is a 6-core, 12-thread mobile processor built for efficiency, while the Intel Core 7 251TE is a 24-core, 32-thread desktop processor with a 45 W TDP. The Intel chip's average benchmark score of 41650 places it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD chip's 27712 average places it in the 79th percentile. The Intel Core 7 251TE has a launch MSRP of $384.

The Verdict

The Intel Core 7 251TE is the clear performance leader across almost every recorded workload. Its average benchmark score of 41650 is substantially higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE's 27712, a difference that shows up consistently in multi-threaded and single-threaded tests alike. The Intel part sits in the 88th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD part sits in the 79th percentile. Buyers who need maximum throughput for multi-core workloads should pick the Intel Core 7 251TE. It wins all Cinebench tests by roughly 29.7%, and it leads by large margins in PassMark math and physics tests. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE is the better choice for applications that favor its higher single-thread PassMark score and its extended instruction efficiency, but those wins are narrow and niche. The data indicates the AMD chip is a low-power mobile part that trades raw performance for a 35 W TDP, making it suitable for compact, power-sensitive systems. The Intel part, with its 45 W TDP and desktop socket, is the more capable compute engine.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design families. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE uses the Zen 4 architecture on the Phoenix2 codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It packs 20,900 million transistors onto a 137 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 251TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a die size of 215 mm². Intel does not list a transistor count in the database. The AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel chip has 24 cores and 32 threads. The Intel chip's core count is four times higher, which explains its dominance in multi-threaded benchmarks.

Cache configurations differ significantly. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel Core 7 251TE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The Intel part's larger L3 cache is more than double the AMD part's, providing more room for data-heavy workloads. The AMD chip is a mobile-market part on AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel chip is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD chip supports only DDR5. Both support ECC memory. The AMD chip uses PCIe Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, while the Intel chip uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics also differ: the AMD part has a Radeon 740M, and the Intel part has UHD Graphics 770.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 7 251TE dominates the Cinebench suite. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Intel chip scores 2572 against the AMD chip's 1808, a 29.7% advantage. The single-core R15 test shows the same margin: 362 versus 255, also 29.7% ahead. Cinebench R20 multicore gives the Intel chip 10717 versus 7534, again 29.7% ahead, and R20 single-core shows 1512 versus 1063. Cinebench R23 multicore shows 25518 versus 17940, and R23 single-core shows 3602 versus 2532. The consistency of the 29.7% delta across all six Cinebench tests indicates a uniform performance gap between the two parts in rendering workloads.

PassMark results show a wider spread. The Intel chip wins multithread with 30022 against 21135, a 29.6% lead. In floating point math, the Intel chip scores 85607 versus 39065, a 54.4% lead, its largest advantage in the entire comparison. Integer math shows 125739 versus 62666, a 50.2% lead. Physics tests go to the Intel chip with 1938 versus 1150, a 40.7% lead. Data encryption shows 22176 versus 14197, a 36% lead. Find prime numbers shows 140 versus 79, a 43.6% lead. Data compression shows 334399 versus 246397, a 26.3% lead. Random string sorting shows 39643 versus 29501, a 25.6% lead.

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE wins two distinct tests. PassMark single-thread shows 3914 versus 3568, a 9.7% lead for AMD. Extended instructions show 17962 versus 16974, a 5.8% lead for AMD. These are the only two tests where the AMD chip comes out ahead, and neither is a multi-threaded workload. The Intel chip's wins range from 25.6% to 54.4%, while the AMD chip's wins are 9.7% and 5.8%. The data indicates the AMD chip has a single-thread PassMark advantage but loses every Cinebench single-core test by a significant margin, suggesting the Intel chip's higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz versus 5.00 GHz contributes to its Cinebench performance.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 7 251TE has 24 cores and 32 threads. Base clocks are 3.40 GHz for AMD and 1.40 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 5.00 GHz for AMD and 5.40 GHz for Intel. TDP is 35 W for AMD and 45 W for Intel. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD chip has a Zen 4 architecture with a Phoenix2 codename, while the Intel chip has a Bartlett Lake codename with no architecture listed. Process nodes are 4 nm for AMD and 10 nm for Intel. The foundry is TSMC for AMD and Intel for Intel. The AMD die is 137 mm² with 20,900 million transistors; the Intel die is 215 mm² with no transistor count listed. Cache differs: AMD has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3; Intel has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3. Memory support is DDR5 only for AMD and DDR4 plus DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 83.2 GB/s for AMD and 89.6 GB/s for Intel. PCIe support is Gen 4 with 14 lanes for AMD and Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon 740M for AMD and UHD Graphics 770 for Intel. Market segment is Mobile for AMD and Desktop for Intel. The AMD multiplier is unlocked; the Intel multiplier is locked. Release dates are 2024-04-15 for AMD and 2025-01-12 for Intel. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $384; the AMD part has no listed launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has an average benchmark score of 41650, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE has an average benchmark score of 27712.

Q: How large is the Intel chip's lead in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE scores 25518 in Cinebench R23 multicore, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE scores 17940, giving Intel a 29.7% advantage.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE win any benchmark tests?

A: Yes, the AMD chip wins PassMark single-thread with 3914 versus 3568, a 9.7% lead, and PassMark extended instructions with 17962 versus 16974, a 5.8% lead.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 7 251TE has 24 cores and 32 threads.

Q: Which processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE supports only DDR5.

Q: Which chip has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 251TE wins every rendering workload in the database. All six Cinebench tests go to Intel with a uniform 29.7% margin. The Intel chip also wins all heavy compute PassMark tests: multithread, floating point math, integer math, physics, data encryption, data compression, find prime numbers, and random string sorting. The largest Intel advantage is in floating point math at 54.4%, followed by integer math at 50.2%. The Intel chip is the correct choice for multi-threaded compute, rendering, encryption, and data compression workloads. Its 24 cores and 32 threads, combined with 36 MB of L3 cache and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, support these results.

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE wins exactly two benchmark categories. PassMark single-thread at 3914 versus 3568 is a 9.7% advantage, and PassMark extended instructions at 17962 versus 16974 is a 5.8% advantage. The single-thread win indicates the AMD chip handles lightly threaded tasks that use PassMark's single-thread methodology better than the Intel chip. The extended instructions win suggests the AMD chip's instruction handling is more efficient for that specific workload. The AMD chip also has a lower TDP of 35 W versus 45 W, a smaller die of 137 mm² versus 215 mm², and a 4 nm process versus 10 nm, which points to better power efficiency per unit of work. The AMD chip is a mobile-market part with an unlocked multiplier, making it a candidate for systems where power draw and compact design matter more than raw multi-core throughput. The Intel chip, with its 88th percentile standing versus the AMD chip's 79th percentile, remains the stronger overall processor, but the AMD chip's specific wins in single-thread PassMark and extended instructions give it a defined role in those narrow workloads.