AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE vs Intel Core 7 251TE Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the two processors compare in overall average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE records an average benchmark score of 29656, placing it in the 81st percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 7 251TE records 41650, placing it in the 88th percentile. The Intel part sits 0.1% above the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H and 0.2% above the Intel Core i7-14650HX, while the AMD part sits 0.2% below the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X.

Q: Which processor wins the majority of direct head-to-head tests?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE wins 16 of the 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE wins only one test, passmark_extended_instructions, with a score of 17029 versus 16974, a margin of 0.3%.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two in any single test?

A: The largest gap appears in passmark_find_prime_numbers, where the Intel Core 7 251TE scores 140 against the AMD part's 50. That represents a 64.3% advantage for Intel. The next largest gap is passmark_physics, where Intel leads by 56.6% with 1938 versus 841.

Q: How do single-thread scores compare?

A: In passmark_single_thread, the Intel Core 7 251TE scores 3568 versus 3353 for the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE, a 6% advantage. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel leads 3602 to 2507, a 30.4% gap. The single-thread Passmark gap is much smaller than the Cinebench gap.

Q: What memory and PCIe capabilities does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE supports DDR4 memory over a dual-channel bus with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth and PCIe Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes. The Intel Core 7 251TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Intel also supports ECC memory, while the AMD part does not.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 7 251TE has 24 cores and 32 threads, giving Intel a 16-core and 16-thread advantage. The Intel part also has a higher boost clock at 5.40 GHz versus 4.60 GHz.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a clear split in roles. The Intel Core 7 251TE wins 16 of 17 head-to-head benchmarks and delivers an average benchmark score 40.5% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE (41650 versus 29656). It also occupies the 88th percentile versus the AMD part's 81st. For workloads that scale with cores, threads, and raw throughput, the Intel part is the stronger choice by a wide margin.

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE, however, is not without a niche. It wins the extended instructions test by 0.3%, and it operates with a 35 W TDP versus the Intel part's 45 W TDP. Systems constrained by power envelopes or thermals may favor the AMD part despite its lower scores. The AMD processor also uses the AM4 socket and DDR4 memory, which may suit existing platforms.

The Intel Core 7 251TE carries a launch MSRP of $384. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP in the database. Buyers weighing the two should look at the benchmark gaps: Intel leads every Cinebench test by 30.4%, and most Passmark tests by margins from 6% to 64.3%. The only Intel weakness is the extended instructions test, where it trails by 0.3%.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 7 251TE dominates the Cinebench suite. Across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, both multi-core and single-core, Intel leads by exactly 30.4% in every test. In R23 multi-core, Intel scores 25518 versus 17759 for AMD. In R23 single-core, Intel scores 3602 versus 2507. This uniform 30.4% margin across all six Cinebench tests suggests a consistent per-core and multi-core advantage, not a workload-specific quirk.

Passmark results show a wider spread. The smallest Intel win is 6% in passmark_single_thread (3568 versus 3353). The largest is 64.3% in passmark_find_prime_numbers (140 versus 50). Integer math shows Intel at 125739 versus 84004, a 33.2% lead. Floating point math shows Intel at 85607 versus 46589, a 45.6% lead. Data compression shows Intel at 334399 versus 252937, a 24.4% lead. Data encryption shows Intel at 22176 versus 16937, a 23.6% lead. Multithread shows Intel at 30022 versus 20870, a 30.5% lead. Random string sorting shows Intel at 39643 versus 27373, a 31% lead. Physics shows Intel at 1938 versus 841, a 56.6% lead.

The single AMD win is narrow but real. In passmark_extended_instructions, AMD scores 17029 against Intel's 16974, a 0.3% margin. This is the only test where the two processors are effectively tied, and the only test where AMD comes out ahead.

The average benchmark score gap is substantial. AMD's average is 29656, while Intel's is 41650. That is a 40.5% difference in overall average. The nearest rivals also reflect the separation: AMD's closest rivals cluster around 29447 to 29868, while Intel's closest rivals cluster around 41576 to 41914.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ sharply. AMD offers 8 cores and 16 threads. Intel offers 24 cores and 32 threads. Base clocks differ as well: AMD runs at 3.20 GHz, Intel at 1.40 GHz. Boost clocks reverse the relationship: AMD boosts to 4.60 GHz, Intel boosts to 5.40 GHz. The Intel part has a higher TDP at 45 W versus AMD's 35 W.

Sockets differ completely. AMD uses AMD Socket AM4. Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR4 only, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth also differs, with AMD at 51.2 GB/s and Intel at 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory support is present on Intel but absent on AMD. PCIe generations differ: AMD uses Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Cache configurations differ significantly. AMD has 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB L3. Intel has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3. The process nodes differ: AMD uses 7 nm from TSMC, Intel uses 10 nm from Intel. Die size also differs: AMD measures 180 mm², Intel measures 215 mm². Transistor count is recorded only for AMD at 10,700 million; no transistor count is recorded for Intel.

Integrated graphics differ. AMD uses Radeon Vega 8. Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. Release dates differ as well: AMD was released on 2024-09-04, Intel on 2025-01-12. Both are desktop parts, both are active in production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE belongs to the 5000 series and uses the Zen 3 architecture under the codename Cezanne. It is a 7 nm part fabricated by TSMC with 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The cache hierarchy is per-core for L1 and L2, with a shared 16 MB L3 pool. The processor supports DDR4 memory and PCIe Gen 3.

The Intel Core 7 251TE uses the codename Bartlett Lake and is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process. No architecture name is recorded in the database, and no transistor count is listed. The die measures 215 mm². The cache hierarchy is per-core for L1 and L2, with a larger shared 36 MB L3. The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory and PCIe Gen 5.

The core count difference drives much of the architectural story. Intel's 24 cores and 32 threads give it a structural advantage in parallel workloads. AMD's 8 cores and 16 threads rely on higher base clocks and the Zen 3 design to stay competitive in single-threaded tasks, though the data shows Intel still leads in single-thread scores. The process node difference is notable: AMD uses a smaller 7 nm node from TSMC, while Intel uses a larger 10 nm node. Despite the node disadvantage, Intel's higher boost clock and larger cache configuration produce higher scores across nearly all tests.

Memory bandwidth differences also reflect architectural choices. Intel's 89.6 GB/s dual-channel bandwidth is 75% higher than AMD's 51.2 GB/s. The PCIe generation gap, Gen 5 versus Gen 3, gives Intel a connectivity advantage for newer peripherals. ECC support on Intel versus none on AMD further separates the two for reliability-focused use cases.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 251TE wins in every Cinebench metric, both multi-core and single-core, by a consistent 30.4%. It also wins all Passmark tests except extended instructions. The largest Intel advantages appear in prime number finding (64.3%), physics (56.6%), and floating point math (45.6%). These results point to workloads involving heavy mathematical computation, physics simulation, and integer or floating point processing as clear Intel territory. The 24-core, 32-thread configuration, 36 MB shared L3, and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth support these wins.

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE wins only the extended instructions test, and by a narrow 0.3% margin. That test measures instruction set extensions, and the AMD part scores 17029 versus Intel's 16974. The AMD part also operates at a lower 35 W TDP, which may make it preferable in power-constrained systems. Its 7 nm TSMC process and smaller die size of 180 mm² versus Intel's 215 mm² suggest a more power-efficient design, although the database records no direct efficiency metric.

For single-threaded Passmark performance, the gap is small: Intel leads by only 6% (3568 versus 3353). This is the closest Intel win in the Passmark suite. Users whose workloads are lightly threaded and who prioritize power consumption might find the AMD part more balanced, since its single-thread Passmark score trails only modestly while its TDP is 10 W lower. The Cinebench single-core scores tell a different story, with Intel leading by 30.4%, so the Passmark single-thread result should not be overgeneralized.

In multi-threaded and throughput-heavy tasks, Intel is the clear winner. The multithread Passmark score favors Intel by 30.5%, and the Cinebench R23 multi-core score favors Intel by 30.4%. Data compression, encryption, integer math, and random string sorting all favor Intel by margins ranging from 23.6% to 33.2%. The only area where AMD shows a measurable edge is the extended instructions test, and even there the margin is minimal.