Intel Core 7 251TE vs Intel Processor 300 Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare between the Intel Core 7 251TE and the Intel Processor 300?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE uses 24 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Processor 300 uses 2 cores and 4 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher single-core Cinebench R23 score?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE records a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3602. The Intel Processor 300 has no benchmark data recorded in the database for comparison.

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache capacity?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Processor 300 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Does the Intel Processor 300 support ECC memory?

A: No, the Intel Processor 300 does not support ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 251TE does support ECC memory.

Q: What integrated graphics are present on each processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE includes UHD Graphics 770. The Intel Processor 300 includes UHD Graphics 710.

Q: How do the TDP ratings compare?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has a TDP of 45 watts. The Intel Processor 300 has a TDP of 46 watts.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 7 251TE and Intel Processor 300 both use Intel's 10 nm process node and target the Intel Socket 1700 platform. Both processors come from Intel's foundry. The architectural split is notable: the Core 7 251TE belongs to the Bartlett Lake generation, while the Processor 300 is based on Raptor Lake, with the codename Raptor Lake-S.

The core configuration drives the most significant differences. The Core 7 251TE features 24 cores and 32 threads, a high-core-count desktop part. The Processor 300 has 2 cores and 4 threads, placing it at the opposite end of the desktop spectrum. The Base clock of the Core 7 251TE is 1.40 GHz, while the Processor 300 runs at 3.90 GHz. The Core 7 251TE has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz; the Processor 300 lists no boost clock in the database.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. Both parts use 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core. The shared L3 cache is 36 MB on the Core 7 251TE versus 6 MB on the Processor 300. Die size also differs: the Core 7 251TE measures 215 mm² and the Processor 300 measures 163 mm².

Memory support is similar in scope. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory via a dual-channel memory bus. The Core 7 251TE records a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s; the Processor 300 has no memory bandwidth figure in the database. ECC memory support is present on the Core 7 251TE but absent on the Processor 300. PCIe capability matches at Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU on both parts. Integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 770 on the Core 7 251TE and UHD Graphics 710 on the Processor 300.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the Intel Core 7 251TE and the Intel Processor 300. The Processor 300 has no recorded benchmark scores at all in the database. The Core 7 251TE, however, has a full benchmark profile across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, plus PassMark tests.

The Core 7 251TE delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25518 and a single-core score of 3602. Its Cinebench R20 results are 10717 multi-core and 1512 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 2572 multi-core and 362 single-core. These results place the Core 7 251TE at the 88th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 41650.

PassMark results for the Core 7 251TE include a multi-thread score of 30022 and a single-thread score of 3568. Integer math reaches 125739, floating point math reaches 85607, and extended instructions reach 16974. Data compression scores 334399, data encryption scores 22176, and random string sorting scores 39643. Physics testing records 1938, and finding prime numbers records 140.

Because the Processor 300 has no recorded benchmark scores, nearest rival comparisons exist only for the Core 7 251TE. The database shows the Core 7 251TE averaging 41650, which is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H at 41621, and 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i7-14650HX at 41576. It trails the Intel Core i7-12850HX by 0.3% (41779) and the Intel Core i7-14700T by 0.6% (41914). The Processor 300 sits at the 50th percentile overall with an average benchmark score of zero in the database, indicating no measured performance data for comparison.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field. The Core 7 251TE has 24 cores and 32 threads, while the Processor 300 has 2 cores and 4 threads. Base clocks are 1.40 GHz against 3.90 GHz. The Core 7 251TE has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz; the Processor 300 has no boost clock listed.

TDP differs slightly: 45 watts for the Core 7 251TE versus 46 watts for the Processor 300. The generation and codename differ, with the Core 7 251TE in the Bartlett Lake generation and the Processor 300 in the Raptor Lake generation. Die size is 215 mm² for the Core 7 251TE and 163 mm² for the Processor 300.

L3 cache differs significantly: 36 MB shared on the Core 7 251TE versus 6 MB shared on the Processor 300. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s on the Core 7 251TE, with no figure recorded for the Processor 300. ECC memory support is true on the Core 7 251TE and false on the Processor 300. Integrated graphics differ as well: UHD Graphics 770 on the Core 7 251TE and UHD Graphics 710 on the Processor 300.

The release dates differ. The Core 7 251TE launched on 2025-01-12, and the Processor 300 launched on 2024-01-07. The part numbers are SRQAXQ5ZG for the Core 7 251TE and SRN3J for the Processor 300. Both processors have locked multipliers and both are active production parts for the desktop market.

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly favors the Intel Core 7 251TE. It is the only one of the two with recorded performance results, and those results place it at the 88th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Processor 300 has no benchmark data recorded, so it cannot be positioned on the same performance scale beyond its 50th percentile ranking.

The Core 7 251TE delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25518 and a single-core score of 3602. Its PassMark multi-thread score of 30022 and single-thread score of 3568 confirm strong performance in both heavily threaded and lightly threaded workloads. The presence of 24 cores and 32 threads, combined with 36 MB of shared L3 cache, supports heavy parallel workloads. The Processor 300, with 2 cores and 4 threads and 6 MB of L3 cache, targets a fundamentally different workload class.

The Processor 300 does hold advantages in the specification sheet. Its base clock of 3.90 GHz is higher than the 1.40 GHz base clock of the Core 7 251TE, and its TDP of 46 watts is nearly identical to the 45 watt TDP of the larger part. For workloads that depend on base frequency rather than boost frequency, the Processor 300 presents a simpler, lower-core-count alternative. However, without any recorded benchmark scores, the database provides no measured evidence of its performance level.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 251TE wins in every measured benchmark category in the database. The 24-core, 32-thread configuration produces a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25518 and a PassMark multi-thread score of 30022. The 36 MB shared L3 cache supports data-heavy workloads such as data compression, which scores 334399 in PassMark, and data encryption, which scores 22176. The 5.40 GHz boost clock drives the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3602 and the PassMark single-thread score of 3568.

The Intel Processor 300 has no recorded benchmark wins because the database contains no benchmark entries for it. Its specification advantages are limited to base clock, where it runs at 3.90 GHz, and TDP, where it draws 46 watts versus 45 watts for the Core 7 251TE. Its 2 cores and 4 threads, 6 MB of L3 cache, and UHD Graphics 710 position it as a low-complexity desktop part. The Core 7 251TE, with its UHD Graphics 770, larger cache, and full benchmark profile, dominates the performance picture in the recorded data.

For users selecting between these two processors strictly on measured database performance, the Core 7 251TE is the clear choice. Its 88th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 41650 stand against the Processor 300's 50th percentile ranking with no recorded average score. The Core 7 251TE also offers ECC memory support and a higher memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, both absent or unlisted for the Processor 300. The Processor 300 remains a functional desktop entry point, but the data provides no performance evidence to place it ahead of the Core 7 251TE in any workload category.