Intel Core 7 251TE vs Intel Processor U302L Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains a full benchmark profile for the Intel Core 7 251TE, but the Intel Processor U302L has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This makes a direct numerical comparison impossible across any of the standard workloads. The Core 7 251TE sits at the 88th percentile of all CPUs tracked, while the U302L sits at the 50th percentile. That percentile gap is the clearest single indicator of the performance separation between the two parts.

Focusing on the Core 7 251TE alone, the data shows a processor with substantial multi-threaded capability. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score reaches 25518 points, while the single-core score is 3602 points. The ratio between those two figures indicates strong scaling across its many threads. In Cinebench R20, the multicore score is 10717 points and the single-core score is 1512 points. In Cinebench R15, the multicore score is 2572 points and the single-core score is 362 points. The progression across the three Cinebench versions is consistent: each newer version demands more work, and the Core 7 251TE scales accordingly.

PassMark results reinforce this picture. The multithread score is 30022, and the single-thread score is 3568. The integer math workload returns 125739 points, while floating-point math returns 85607 points. Data compression scores 334399, data encryption scores 22176, and extended instructions score 16974. Random string sorting scores 39643, and the find prime numbers test returns 140 points. The physics workload scores 1938. These numbers indicate a processor that is far more capable in heavily parallel workloads than in latency-sensitive single-thread tasks, though the single-thread score of 3568 is itself respectable.

The nearest rivals for the Core 7 251TE provide context. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265H has an average benchmark score of 41621, which is 0.1% lower than the Core 7 251TE's average of 41650. The Intel Core i7-14650HX scores 41576, 0.2% lower. The Intel Core i7-12850HX scores 41779, which is 0.3% higher. The Intel Core i7-14700T scores 41914, which is 0.6% higher. These four rivals are all within a narrow band around the Core 7 251TE, indicating that it trades blows with a cluster of high-end desktop and mobile parts from the same generation. The U302L has no such rival data recorded, so no comparative statement can be made from the database.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 7 251TE is built on the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 7 generation. The Intel Processor U302L uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-PS codename. Both parts are manufactured on a 10 nm process by Intel, and both use the Intel Socket 1700. The market segments differ: the Core 7 251TE is a Desktop part, while the U302L is a Mobile part. The Core 7 251TE was released on 2025-01-12, and the U302L was released on 2024-04-07.

The core and thread counts are dramatically different. The Core 7 251TE has 24 cores and 32 threads. The U302L has 5 cores and 6 threads. This is not a small gap; it is a structural difference in what each processor is designed to do. The Core 7 251TE is clearly intended for workloads that can use many parallel execution units, while the U302L is a low-core-count part aimed at lighter tasks.

Clock speeds also differ substantially. The Core 7 251TE has a base clock of 1.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The U302L has a base clock of 1.20 GHz and a boost clock of 2.40 GHz. The boost delta is particularly striking: the Core 7 251TE boosts to more than double the U302L's maximum. The power envelopes reflect this. The Core 7 251TE has a TDP of 45 watts, while the U302L has a TDP of 15 watts. That threefold difference in power budget explains much of the performance gap.

Cache configurations share the same per-core L1 and L2 sizes. Both parts have 80 KB of L1 per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core. The L3 cache is where they diverge: the Core 7 251TE has 36 MB shared, while the U302L has 10 MB shared. The die size for the Core 7 251TE is 215 mm², while the U302L has no die size recorded. Memory support is identical in type: both accept DDR4 and DDR5, both use dual-channel memory buses. The Core 7 251TE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the U302L has no memory bandwidth figure. ECC memory is supported on the Core 7 251TE but not on the U302L.

PCIe support differs by generation and lane count. The Core 7 251TE uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The U302L uses Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ: the Core 7 251TE has UHD Graphics 770, while the U302L has UHD Graphics 80EU. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The Core 7 251TE part number is SRQAXQ5ZG, and the U302L part number is SRPKGQ5CX.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear conclusion: the Intel Core 7 251TE is the substantially more capable processor in every measurable dimension. It has more cores, more threads, a much higher boost clock, larger L3 cache, higher memory bandwidth, ECC support, more PCIe lanes on a newer generation, and a full benchmark profile that places it at the 88th percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 41650 places it among a tight cluster of high-end Intel parts, all within 0.6% of each other.

The Intel Processor U302L has no recorded benchmarks, a 50th percentile standing, 5 cores, 6 threads, a 2.40 GHz boost clock, 10 MB of L3 cache, no ECC, and Gen 4 PCIe with 8 lanes. It is a low-power mobile part with a 15 watt TDP. The Core 7 251TE uses 45 watts. The power difference is large, but the performance difference is far larger in the other direction.

For anyone selecting between these two based strictly on database records, the Core 7 251TE is the choice for compute-heavy workloads, multi-threaded tasks, and any scenario where the 88th percentile ranking matters. The U302L is the choice only when power consumption is the dominant constraint and the workload is light enough that 5 cores and a 2.40 GHz boost clock suffice. The U302L has no recorded wins in the database, and the Core 7 251TE has no recorded losses to it.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has 24 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Processor U302L has 5 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE boosts to 5.40 GHz, and the Intel Processor U302L boosts to 2.40 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core 7 251TE supports ECC memory, while the Intel Processor U302L does not.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, and the Intel Processor U302L has 10 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has a TDP of 45 watts, and the Intel Processor U302L has a TDP of 15 watts.

Q: Which processor has recorded benchmark scores?

A: Only the Intel Core 7 251TE has recorded benchmark scores in the database. The Intel Processor U302L has no benchmark entries.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 251TE wins in every category where the database has recorded data. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25518 is indicative of strong multi-threaded rendering performance. Its PassMark multithread score of 30022 confirms that strength in general parallel workloads. The data compression score of 334399 and the integer math score of 125739 point to heavy computational tasks as areas of clear advantage. The 88th percentile ranking against all CPUs means it outperforms the vast majority of tracked processors.

The Intel Processor U302L has no recorded wins in the database. Its 15 watt TDP is the only metric where it is lower than the Core 7 251TE's 45 watts, which makes it the more power-efficient option on paper. For mobile devices where battery life and thermal limits are primary concerns, the U302L's lower power draw is a practical advantage, but the database contains no benchmark data to quantify its actual performance. Its 50th percentile ranking suggests it sits in the middle of the CPU distribution, but without scores, no workload-specific strengths can be identified from the recorded data.

The Core 7 251TE also wins on platform features. It has ECC memory support, which the U302L lacks. It uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the U302L uses Gen 4 with 8 lanes. Its memory bandwidth is recorded at 89.6 GB/s, while the U302L has no bandwidth figure. Its integrated graphics, UHD Graphics 770, is a higher-tier part than the U302L's UHD Graphics 80EU. The launch MSRP of the Core 7 251TE is $384, and the launch MSRP of the U302L is $285.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field. The Intel Core 7 251TE has 24 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Processor U302L has 5 cores and 6 threads. Base clocks are 1.40 GHz for the Core 7 251TE and 1.20 GHz for the U302L. Boost clocks are 5.40 GHz and 2.40 GHz respectively. TDP is 45 watts versus 15 watts. The Core 7 251TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 7 generation. The U302L uses the Raptor Lake architecture and the Raptor Lake-PS codename.

The Core 7 251TE has a die size of 215 mm², while the U302L has no die size recorded. L1 cache is 80 KB per core on both parts, and L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core on both parts. L3 cache is 36 MB shared on the Core 7 251TE and 10 MB shared on the U302L. The Core 7 251TE supports ECC memory; the U302L does not. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for the Core 7 251TE and not recorded for the U302L. PCIe support is Gen 5 with 16 lanes on the Core 7 251TE and Gen 4 with 8 lanes on the U302L. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770 versus UHD Graphics 80EU.

The market segment differs: Desktop for the Core 7 251TE, Mobile for the U302L. Both use Intel Socket 1700, both are on a 10 nm process, both support DDR4 and DDR5, both use dual-channel memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The release dates are 2025-01-12 for the Core 7 251TE and 2024-04-07 for the U302L. The part numbers are SRQAXQ5ZG and SRPKGQ5CX respectively. The launch MSRP is $384 for the Core 7 251TE and $285 for the U302L. The production status for both is Active.