Intel Core 7 251E

The Intel processor number is just one of several factors, along with processor brand, system configuration, and system-level benchmarks, that you should consider when choosing the right processor for your computing needs. Learn more about interpreting Intel processor numbers® or Intel processor numbers® for data centers.

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Cores are a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).

Where applicable, Intel technology® Hyper-Threading is only available for high-performance cores.

Maximum Turbo frequency is the maximum frequency of a single core at which the processor can operate using Intel technology.® Turbo Boost and, if available, Intel technologies® Turbo Boost Max 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz) or billions of cycles per second. For more information on dynamic power and frequency range, see the section «Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about Intel processor performance®».

Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost (Intel® TVB) is a feature that automatically increases the clock speed above the frequencies of Intel’s single-core and multi-core technology, depending on the situation.® Turbo Boost depends on how far the processor is operating below its maximum temperature and whether the turbo power budget is available. The frequency increase and duration depend on the workload, processor capabilities, and processor cooling system. For more information on dynamic power and frequency range, see the section «Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about Intel processor performance®».

Maximum frequency of the turbocharged P-core achieved using Intel technology® Turbo Boost. For more information on dynamic power and frequency range, see the section «Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about Intel processor performance®».

Maximum E-core turbo frequency achieved using Intel technology® Turbo Boost. For more information on dynamic power and frequency range, see the section «Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about Intel processor performance®».

For more information on dynamic power and operating frequency range, see section «Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about Intel processor performance proxy parameters®».

For more information on dynamic power and operating frequency range, see section «Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about Intel processor performance proxy parameters®».

The processor cache is an area of fast memory located on the processor. Intel® Smart Cache refers to an architecture that allows all cores to dynamically share access to the last level cache.

The time-averaged power dissipation that the processor must not exceed during production when running an Intel-specified high complexity workload at base frequency and transition temperature, as specified in the technical description for the SKU segment and configuration.

Mark «Built-in options available» means that the SKU is suitable for edge or embedded applications. For more information on edge or embedded use cases for this product, visit the Intel Resource and Documentation Center at (https://rdc.intel.com) or contact an Intel representative. For detailed information on how a specific Intel product is used in an edge or embedded device, contact the device manufacturer.

Conditions of use are the environmental and operational conditions obtained in the context of use of the system. Please refer to the PRQ for SKU-specific terms of use. Please refer to the Intel UC website (CNDA website)* for current terms of use information.

«Product configuration» — This feature is designed to support devices that require increased reliability for peripheral or embedded applications. SKUs originally certified for use in PCs/clients can be analyzed using Intel® Product Tuning for Reliability (Intel® PTR) to determine the need for configuration in accordance with Intel’s published specifications for embedded or industrial use. Additional information about Intel PTR is available from the Intel Resource and Documentation Center (https://rdc.intel.com) or from an Intel representative. For detailed information on how an Intel product is implemented for specific usage conditions, contact the device manufacturer.

Maximum memory size refers to the maximum amount of memory supported by the processor.

Intel processors® Available in four different types: single channel, double channel, triple channel and flexible. The maximum supported memory speed may be lower when using multiple DIMMs per channel in products that support multiple memory channels.

The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth for real-world applications.

Supported ECC memory indicates the processor’s memory support for error correction code. ECC memory is a type of system memory that can detect and correct common types of internal data corruption. Note that ECC memory support requires both processor and chipset support.

Processor graphics refers to a graphics circuit integrated into the processor that provides graphics, computing, multimedia, and display capabilities. Intel Graphics® Arc™ available only on certain systems with Intel processors® Core™ Ultra V series with corresponding thermal design or on systems with Intel processors® Core™ Ultra H series with at least 16 GB of system memory in a dual-channel configuration. OEM support required. Other configurations based on Intel processors® Core™ Ultra is equipped with Intel graphics®. Detailed information about system configuration can be obtained from the OEM manufacturer or retailer. For Intel graphics only® Iris® Xe: to use the Intel brand® Iris® The system must be equipped with 128-bit (dual-channel) memory. Otherwise, use the Intel brand.® UHD.

Graphics Base Frequency refers to the nominal/guaranteed clock speed of the graphics processor in MHz. For more information on dynamic power and frequency range, see the section «Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about Intel processor performance®».

The maximum dynamic frequency of the graphics processor is the maximum frequency of the graphics processor clock generator (in MHz) that can be supported by the Intel graphics processor.® HD Graphics with dynamic frequency. For more information on dynamic power and frequency range, see «Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about Intel processor performance proxy metrics®».

Graphics output defines the interfaces available for communication with display devices.

The Executive Block is the fundamental building block of Intel Graphics Architecture. Execution units are compute processors optimized for simultaneous multithreading for high throughput computing.

The maximum resolution (HDMI) is the maximum resolution supported by the processor through the HDMI interface (24 bits per pixel, 60 Hz). The display resolution of a system or device depends on many system design factors; the actual resolution in your system may be lower.

The maximum resolution (DP) is the maximum resolution supported by the processor through the DP interface (24 bits per pixel, 60 Hz). The display resolution of a system or device depends on many system design factors; the actual resolution in your system may be lower.

Maximum resolution (integrated flat panel) is the maximum resolution supported by the processor of a device with an integrated flat panel (24 bits per pixel, 60 Hz). The display resolution of a system or device depends on many system design factors; the actual resolution on your device may be lower.

DirectX* support means support for a particular version of Microsoft’s set of APIs (application programming interfaces) for handling multimedia computing tasks.

OpenGL (Open Graphics Library) is a cross-language, multi-platform API (application programming interface) for rendering 2D and 3D vector graphics.

OpenCL (Open Computing Language) is a multi-platform API (application programming interface) for heterogeneous parallel programming.

Multi-format codecs provide hardware encoding and decoding for superior video playback, content creation and streaming.

Intel® Quick Sync Video provides fast video conversion for portable media players, Internet sharing, and video editing and creation.

Codec capabilities may vary by device and configuration. Contact your manufacturer to understand the enabled hardware acceleration and codec capabilities for individual devices.

Codec capabilities may vary by device and configuration. Contact your manufacturer to understand the enabled hardware acceleration and codec capabilities for individual devices.

PCI Express version is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for connecting hardware devices to a computer. Different versions of PCI Express support different data transfer rates.

PCI Express (PCIe) configurations describe the available PCIe lane configurations that can be used to connect to PCIe devices.

The PCI Express (PCIe) line consists of two pairs of differential signals: one for receiving data, the other for transmitting data, and is the main element of the PCIe bus. The maximum number of PCI Express lanes is the total number of lanes supported.

A socket is a component that provides the mechanical and electrical connection between the processor and the motherboard.

Intel® Gaussian & Neural Accelerator (GNA) is an ultra-low-power accelerator designed to perform artificial intelligence tasks related to audio and speech processing. Intel® GNA is designed to work with sound-based neural networks with ultra-low power consumption, while simultaneously freeing the CPU from this load.

Intel® Thread Director helps you monitor and analyze real-time performance data to easily place the right application thread on the right core and optimize performance per watt.

A new set of embedded processor technologies designed to accelerate deep learning AI use cases. It enhances the Intel AVX-512 with a new Vector Neural Network Instruction (VNNI) that significantly improves deep learning inference performance compared to previous generations.

Intel Technology® Speed Shift uses hardware-controlled P-states to provide significantly faster response in single-threaded, transient (short-term) workloads such as web browsing, allowing the processor to quickly select the best operating frequency and voltage for optimal performance. productivity and energy efficiency.

Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost (Intel® TVB) is a function that opportunistically and automatically increases the clock frequency above the single-core and multi-core frequency of Intel technology® Turbo Boost depending on how much the processor runs below the maximum temperature and whether the turbo power is used. budget is available. Frequency gain and duration depend on workload, processor capabilities, and processor cooling solution.

Intel Technology® Turbo Boost Max 3.0 identifies the highest-performing processor cores and boosts the performance of those cores by increasing frequencies as needed, taking advantage of power headroom and thermal headroom.

Intel Technology® Turbo Boost dynamically increases the processor frequency as needed, using thermal and power headroom to give you a burst of speed when you need it and increased energy efficiency when you don’t.

Intel Technology® Hyper-Threading (Intel® HT Technology) provides two processing threads per physical core. Applications with more threads can do more work in parallel, completing tasks faster.

Intel architecture® provides 64-bit computing on servers, workstations, desktop and mobile platforms when combined with supporting software.¹ Intel 64 architecture improves performance by allowing systems to address more than 4 GB of both virtual and physical memory.

The instruction set refers to the basic set of commands and instructions that the microprocessor understands and can execute. The value shown indicates which Intel instruction set the processor is compatible with.

Instruction set extensions are additional instructions that can improve performance when performing the same operations on multiple data objects. These may include SSE (SIMD Streaming Extensions) and AVX (Advanced Vector Extensions).

Idle states (C-states) are used to save power when the processor is idle. C0 is the operating state, meaning the CPU is doing useful work. C1 is the first wait state, C2 is the second, etc., where more energy saving actions are taken for numerically higher C states.

Advanced Intel SpeedStep Technology® — is an industry-leading solution to deliver high performance while meeting the energy-saving needs of mobile systems. Traditional Intel SpeedStep Technology® switches voltage and frequency simultaneously between high and low levels depending on the processor load. Advanced Intel SpeedStep Technology® builds on this architecture using design strategies such as separation between voltage and frequency changes, and clock separation and recovery.

Thermal Monitoring Technologies protect the processor package and the system from thermal failure through several thermal management features. An on-die Digital Thermal Sensor (DTS) detects the core’s temperature, and the thermal management features reduce package power consumption and thereby temperature when required in order to remain within normal operating limits.

Intel Volume Manager® (VMD) provides a common and reliable method for hot-plugging and driving LEDs for NVMe-based SSDs.

Intel vPro Platform® — This is a set of hardware and technologies used to create business computers with the highest performance, built-in security features, advanced management capabilities, and platform stability. With the release of Intel processors® Core™ The Intel vPro brands have been introduced in the next generation® Enterprise and Intel vPro® Essentials. Intel vPro® Enterprise: a commercial platform offering a complete set of security, manageability, and stability features for any generation of Intel processors, including Intel technology.® Active Management Technology. Intel vPro® Essentials: a commercial platform offering a subset of Intel vPro features® Enterprise, including Intel® Hardware Shield and Intel® Standard Manageability.

Intel® AMT is a management solution for Intel vPro platforms® Enterprise, which provides remote external management for effective proactive and reactive system maintenance over Ethernet or Wi-Fi connections and is an advanced Intel feature set® Standard Manageability.

Intel® Standard Manageability is a management solution for Intel vPro platforms® Essentials, which is a subset of Intel® AMT with out-of-band management over Ethernet and Wi-Fi, but no KVM or new lifecycle management features.

Intel® Hardware Shield provides protection against firmware attacks to enhance platform security. As part of the Intel vPro platform®, Intel® Hardware Shield helps ensure that the operating system is running on legitimate hardware. It also provides security visibility from hardware to software, enabling the operating system to enforce more comprehensive security policies.

Intel® Secure Key includes the RDRAND and RDSEED instructions, as well as the underlying hardware implementation used to generate high-quality keys for cryptographic protocols. For more information, see «ESV verification in product security certification: FIPS 140-3».

CET — Intel Control-flow Enforcement Technology (CET) helps protect against misuse of legitimate code fragments through control-flow hijacking attacks using return-oriented programming (ROP).

New Intel instructions® AES (Intel® AES-NI is a set of instructions that provide fast and secure encryption and decryption of data. AES-NI is useful for a wide range of cryptographic applications, such as applications performing bulk encryption/decryption, authentication, random number generation, and authenticated encryption.

Intel Technology® Trusted Execution for Secure Computing is a universal set of hardware extensions to Intel processors and chipsets®, which enhance the digital office platform with security features such as controlled launch and secure execution. This creates an environment where applications can run in their own space, protected from all other software on the system.

Execute Disable Bit is a hardware-based security feature that can reduce exposure to viruses and malware attacks, and prevent malicious software from executing and spreading on a server or network.

Intel Technology® Device Protection with Boot Guard helps protect the system’s pre-OS environment from viruses and malware attacks.

Mode-based execution control allows you to more reliably verify and ensure the integrity of kernel-level code.

Intel Program® Stable IT Platform (Intel® SIPP) aims for no changes to key platform components and drivers for at least 15 months or until the next generation is released, making it easier for IT professionals to effectively manage their computing endpoints. Learn more about Intel® SIPP

Intel Technology® Virtualization (VT-x) allows one hardware platform to function as several «virtual» platforms. It provides improved manageability by limiting downtime and maintaining performance by isolating computing activity into separate partitions.

Intel Virtualization Technology® for Directed I/O (VT-d) continues existing virtualization support for IA-32 (VT-x) and Itanium processors® (VT-i), adding new support for I/O device virtualization. Intel VT-d can help end users improve system security, reliability, and I/O performance in virtualized environments.

Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT), also known as Second Level Address Translation (SLAT), provides acceleration for memory-intensive virtualized applications. Extended Page Tables on Platforms with Intel Virtualization Technology® reduce memory and power overhead, and increase battery life through hardware optimization of page table management.