Intel Core 7 251TE vs Intel Processor N250 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 7 251TE and the Intel Processor N250 occupy opposite ends of Intel's performance spectrum. The recorded data shows no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons exist in the database, but the individual benchmark suites for the Core 7 251TE provide a comprehensive picture of its capability. The N250 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, meaning the comparison relies entirely on the Core 7 251TE's measured performance and the architectural specifications of both parts.

The Core 7 251TE delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25,518 and a single-core score of 3,602. In Cinebench R20, it scores 10,717 multi-core and 1,512 single-core. The Cinebench R15 results show 2,572 multi-core and 362 single-core. These scores place the chip at the 88th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 41,650. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H, which scores 41,621 on average (a 0.1% difference), and the Intel Core i7-14650HX at 41,576 (0.2% difference). The Core 7 251TE sits slightly ahead of the Intel Core i7-12850HX, which averages 41,779 (a -0.3% delta), and trails the Intel Core i7-14700T at 41,914 (a -0.6% delta). The benchmark results indicate the Core 7 251TE is effectively performance-parity with these high-end desktop and mobile parts, differing by less than one percent in average score.

PassMark results for the Core 7 251TE show 125,739 in integer math, 85,607 in floating point math, and 30,022 in multi-thread testing. Single-thread PassMark scores reach 3,568. Data compression scores 334,399, data encryption scores 22,176, and extended instructions score 16,974. Physics tests return 1,938, random string sorting returns 39,643, and prime number finding returns 140. The N250 has no comparable benchmark data recorded, so no direct numerical comparison is possible for these workloads.

The Verdict

The data clearly separates these two processors. The Core 7 251TE is a desktop part with 24 cores, 32 threads, a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, and a 45 W TDP. The N250 is a mobile part with 4 cores, 4 threads, a boost clock of 3.80 GHz, and a 6 W TDP. The Core 7 251TE uses the LGA 1700 socket, supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, and includes ECC memory support. The N250 uses BGA 1264, supports single-channel DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 memory with 38.4 GB/s of bandwidth, and lacks ECC support.

The Core 7 251TE is the choice for workloads requiring high multi-threaded throughput and single-thread responsiveness. Its benchmark scores confirm it operates at the level of recent high-end Core i7 and Core Ultra parts. The N250 is a low-power mobile processor for basic computing tasks. The 6 W TDP against the 45 W TDP shows the N250 is designed for efficiency, not sustained performance. The absence of benchmark data for the N250 means the database cannot quantify its performance, but its 4-core, 4-thread configuration and single-channel memory bus indicate a fundamentally different performance class.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has 24 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Processor N250 has 4 cores and 4 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference?

A: The Core 7 251TE boosts to 5.40 GHz. The N250 boosts to 3.80 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Core 7 251TE supports ECC memory. The N250 does not.

Q: What memory bandwidth does each processor support?

A: The Core 7 251TE supports dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The N250 supports single-channel memory with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking?

A: The Core 7 251TE ranks at the 88th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The N250 ranks at the 50th percentile.

Q: What are the integrated graphics solutions?

A: The Core 7 251TE uses UHD Graphics 770. The N250 uses UHD Graphics 730.

Specification Differences

The Core 7 251TE and N250 differ across nearly every specification field in the database. The Core 7 251TE has 24 cores and 32 threads, while the N250 has 4 cores and 4 threads. Base clocks differ substantially: the Core 7 251TE runs at 1.40 GHz, while the N250 runs at 0.10 GHz. Boost clocks are 5.40 GHz versus 3.80 GHz. Thermal design power is 45 W for the Core 7 251TE and 6 W for the N250. Sockets are incompatible: Intel Socket 1700 for the Core 7 251TE, Intel BGA 1264 for the N250.

Cache configurations differ in structure. The Core 7 251TE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The N250 has 96 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of shared L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. Memory support on the Core 7 251TE covers DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The N250 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 over a single-channel bus with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory is available only on the Core 7 251TE.

PCIe capabilities differ by generation and lane count. The Core 7 251TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The N250 provides Gen 3 with 9 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770 on the Core 7 251TE and UHD Graphics 730 on the N250. The market segments differ: Desktop for the Core 7 251TE, Mobile for the N250. The Core 7 251TE has a launch MSRP of $384; the N250 has no recorded launch MSRP. Both processors have locked multipliers. The die size of the Core 7 251TE is 215 mm²; the N250 has no recorded die size. The Core 7 251TE was released on 2025-01-12, while the N250 was released on 2025-01-06.

Architecture Differences

The Core 7 251TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is classified under the Core 7 (Bartlett Lake) generation. The N250 uses the Twin Lake architecture and is classified under the Intel Processor (Alder Lake-N) generation. Both are manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel. The Core 7 251TE has a die size of 215 mm², while the N250 has no die size recorded.

Core organization differs between the two. The Core 7 251TE provides 24 cores and 32 threads, indicating a hybrid design with performance and efficiency cores. The N250 provides 4 cores and 4 threads, indicating a strictly efficiency-oriented configuration. L2 cache on the Core 7 251TE is allocated per core at 1.25 MB each, while the N250 shares 2 MB across all cores. L3 cache is 36 MB shared on the Core 7 251TE versus 6 MB shared on the N250. The N250 has a slightly larger L1 cache per core at 96 KB versus 80 KB for the Core 7 251TE.

Memory architecture reflects the performance split. The Core 7 251TE uses a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and ECC support. The N250 uses a single-channel bus with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC support. The N250 does add LPDDR5 memory support, which the Core 7 251TE lacks. PCIe generation also separates the two: Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the Core 7 251TE, Gen 3 with 9 lanes for the N250. Both parts have integrated graphics, but the Core 7 251TE carries UHD Graphics 770 while the N250 carries UHD Graphics 730.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 7 251TE wins in every measurable performance category recorded in the database. Its 24-core, 32-thread configuration with a 5.40 GHz boost clock places it at the 88th percentile of all CPUs. The benchmark results show Cinebench R23 multi-core of 25,518 and single-core of 3,602, confirming strength in both heavily threaded and lightly threaded workloads. PassMark results reinforce this: 125,739 in integer math, 85,607 in floating point math, and 30,022 in multi-thread testing. The Core 7 251TE also provides PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, dual-channel memory at 89.6 GB/s, and ECC support, making it suitable for desktop workstations and content creation systems.

The N250 wins in power efficiency. Its 6 W TDP is one-eighth the 45 W TDP of the Core 7 251TE. The N250 is a mobile processor with 4 cores and 4 threads, a 3.80 GHz boost clock, and support for LPDDR5 memory. Its 50th percentile ranking, while lower than the Core 7 251TE's 88th percentile, indicates it sits at the midpoint of the database's CPU population. The single-channel memory bus and Gen 3 PCIe lanes point to a design optimized for basic mobile tasks and low-power operation, not for sustained high-throughput workloads. The N250 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, so its comparative performance cannot be quantified, but its specifications define a clear efficiency-first profile.

The Core 7 251TE is the appropriate choice for desktop users who need multi-core performance, high memory bandwidth, ECC reliability, and modern PCIe connectivity. The N250 is the appropriate choice for mobile systems where the 6 W TDP and LPDDR5 support matter more than raw compute throughput. The two processors are not direct competitors; the data shows they serve entirely different market segments with different design priorities.