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Core 7 251TE
24 cores · 32 threads · up to 5.4 GHz on 1700.
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Cores
24
Threads
32
Boost
5.4 GHz
L3 cache
36 MB
TDP
45W
Socket
1700
Performance breakdown
Gaming18
Productivity19
Single-core19
Multi-core100
Power efficiency15
Lab scores
Performance score18
Cores24
Threads32
Boost clock (GHz)5.4 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p40 fps
1440p32 fps
4K22 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
- Architecture
- Bartlett Lake
- Process node
- 10 nm
- Socket
- 1700
- Release year
- 2025
- Total cores
- 24
- Threads
- 32
- Integrated graphics
- Intel UHD Graphics 770
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 1.4 GHz
- Boost clock
- 5.4 GHz
- L1 cache
- 1920 KB
- L2 cache
- 30 MB
- L3 cache
- 36 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR4
- Base power (TDP)
- 45W
- PCIe
- PCIe 5.0
- Launch price
- $384
Technologies
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, TXT
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners like its quiet, efficient operation for office builds. The usual gripe is the limited performance for anything beyond basic tasks.
Pros
- Quiet enough for a home office
- Handles everyday multitasking without drama
- Easy to cool in a small case
- Uses older motherboard to save money
Cons
- No overclocking support whatsoever
- Only works with Socket 1700 boards
- Not much faster than cheaper parts
Verdict
Our verdict on the Core 7 251TE
Intel's Core 7 251TE is a low-power desktop chip for socket 1700 that trades performance for dramatically reduced heat output.
Get it if you need a low-power chip for a basic office PC or home server that sips electricity and runs cool. Skip it if you want any gaming performance or heavy multitasking—the core count is too low for demanding work.
Buy it if…
- You need a low-power office PC that stays quiet under all-day load.
- You want a reliable home server or NAS that sips electricity.
- You run a compact build where heat output and cooling are top concerns.
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