Intel Core 7 251TE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a fundamental challenge in direct comparison: Intel Core 7 251TE has a complete set of benchmark results, while Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and the win counters for both processors are zero. Consequently, direct numerical comparison between these two specific parts is impossible from the available measurements.

The Intel Core 7 251TE, however, does have extensive benchmark data that places it in context against other processors. Its average benchmark score is 41650, which corresponds to the 88th percentile among all CPUs in the database. The nearest rival comparisons show a tightly clustered competitive field: the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H scores 41621, which is 0.1% below the 251TE. The Intel Core i7-14650HX scores 41576, 0.2% lower. The Intel Core i7-12850HX scores 41779, 0.3% higher. The Intel Core i7-14700T scores 41914, 0.6% higher. These deltas are all within a single percentage point, indicating that the 251TE sits in a dense performance band where small margins separate competitors.

Looking at the 251TE's individual benchmark results, the Cinebench suite shows a multicore score of 25518 in R23, a singlecore score of 3602 in R23, a multicore score of 10717 in R20, a singlecore score of 1512 in R20, a multicore score of 2572 in R15, and a singlecore score of 362 in R15. The PassMark suite reveals strength in integer math with a score of 125739, floating point math at 85607, multithread performance at 30022, data compression at 334399, and data encryption at 22176. Single-thread PassMark performance is recorded at 3568, with extended instructions at 16974, random string sorting at 39643, physics at 1938, and prime number finding at 140.

Since no benchmark data exists for the Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA, its relative performance cannot be quantified. The database records its percentile as 50 and its average benchmark score as 0, which reflects the absence of measurements rather than a performance evaluation. The nearest rivals array for the 235TA is empty, so even contextual comparison is unavailable.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear conclusion for the Intel Core 7 251TE: it is a measured, competitive desktop processor with an 88th percentile standing, supported by a full benchmark profile and close rival deltas that never exceed 0.6%. Its average score of 41650 places it within 0.6% of all four nearest rivals, confirming consistent performance across workloads.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA cannot be evaluated on performance from the database because it has no recorded benchmarks, a 50th percentile placeholder, and no rival comparisons. Any purchasing decision based on measured performance must favor the 251TE, as it is the only part with verified results. The 235TA may have architectural advantages on paper, but the database contains no evidence of how those translate into real-world scores.

For users who require verified benchmark data, the Intel Core 7 251TE is the only defensible choice between these two. The 235TA remains an unmeasured entity in the database, and no performance claims can be made for it based on recorded results.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has an average benchmark score of 41650, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA has an average benchmark score of 0, which reflects the absence of recorded benchmark data.

Q: How does the Intel Core 7 251TE compare to its closest rivals?

A: The 251TE is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H and 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i7-14650HX, but 0.3% behind the Intel Core i7-12850HX and 0.6% behind the Intel Core i7-14700T.

Q: What is the percentile ranking of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE ranks in the 88th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA ranks in the 50th percentile.

Q: Does the Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA have any benchmark results?

A: No, the database lists no benchmark results for the Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA, and its nearest rivals array is empty.

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

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has 24 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA has 14 cores and 14 threads.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has a launch MSRP of $384, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA has a launch MSRP of $269.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every measurable specification category in the database. The Intel Core 7 251TE uses 24 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA uses 14 cores and 14 threads. Thread count parity with core count on the 235TA indicates no hyperthreading support, whereas the 251TE's 32 threads from 24 cores confirm simultaneous multithreading.

Base and boost clocks differ: the 251TE has a base clock of 1.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, while the 235TA has a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Thermal design power also differs, with the 251TE rated at 45 W and the 235TA at 65 W.

Sockets are incompatible: the 251TE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the 235TA uses Intel Socket 1851. The 251TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the 235TA supports only DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but memory bandwidth differs: the 251TE is rated at 89.6 GB/s, while the 235TA is rated at 102.4 GB/s. ECC memory support is present on the 251TE but absent on the 235TA.

PCIe lane counts differ: the 251TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the 235TA provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics also differ, with the 251TE using UHD Graphics 770 and the 235TA using Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU.

Both processors are desktop market segments, are currently active in production, and have locked multipliers. Release dates differ: the 251TE was released on 2025-01-12, while the 235TA was released on 2025-07-28. Part numbers are SRQAXQ5ZG for the 251TE and SRWPP for the 235TA. The launch MSRP is $384 for the 251TE and $269 for the 235TA.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 7 251TE is built on Bartlett Lake architecture and belongs to the Core 7 generation. It uses a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel, with a die size of 215 mm². Its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA is built on Arrow Lake architecture, specifically the Arrow Lake-S codename, and belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 generation. It uses a 3 nm process node fabricated by TSMC, with a die size of 243 mm² and a transistor count of 17,800 million. Its cache hierarchy includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

The process node difference is substantial: 10 nm for the 251TE versus 3 nm for the 235TA, with the latter also using a different foundry. The 235TA has a larger die and a documented transistor count, while the 251TE has no transistor count recorded. Per-core cache capacities are higher on the 235TA, but the 251TE has more total L3 cache at 36 MB versus 24 MB.

The 251TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the 235TA supports only DDR5. The 235TA offers higher memory bandwidth at 102.4 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s for the 251TE. The 251TE supports ECC memory, the 235TA does not. The 235TA has more PCIe lanes at 20 versus 16, both Gen 5. Integrated graphics differ entirely, with the 251TE using UHD Graphics 770 and the 235TA using Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 251TE wins in every category where recorded data exists. It has a full benchmark suite with an 88th percentile ranking, an average score of 41650, and verified performance against four nearest rivals. It also wins on core count with 24 versus 14, thread count with 32 versus 14, boost clock at 5.40 GHz versus 5.00 GHz, L3 cache at 36 MB versus 24 MB, ECC memory support, and memory flexibility with both DDR4 and DDR5 support. Its 45 W TDP is lower than the 235TA's 65 W, which may indicate lower power draw, though no power consumption benchmarks are recorded in the database.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA wins on specifications that are documented but unmeasured in performance. It has a higher base clock at 2.20 GHz versus 1.40 GHz, a smaller 3 nm process node versus 10 nm, a higher memory bandwidth at 102.4 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s, more PCIe lanes at 20 versus 16, a larger die at 243 mm² versus 215 mm², a documented transistor count of 17,800 million, larger per-core L1 and L2 caches, and a newer release date of 2025-07-28 versus 2025-01-12. Its launch MSRP of $269 is lower than the 251TE's $384.

For workloads that rely on measured multi-threaded performance, verified single-thread speed, and established benchmark results, the Intel Core 7 251TE is the only processor with supporting data. For workloads that depend on newer process technology, higher memory bandwidth, more PCIe lanes, or a lower launch MSRP, the Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA holds the specification advantage. However, without any recorded benchmark results for the 235TA, its actual performance in those workloads remains unverified in the database.