Core 7 250H
VS
Ryzen 7 250

Core 7 250H vs Ryzen 7 250

Intel

Core 7 250H

14 Cores20 Thrd45 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2024
VS
AMD

Ryzen 7 250

8 Cores16 Thrd28 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2025

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core 7 250H

#119
Ryzen 7 PRO 250
MSRP: $400|Avg: $380
107%
#120
Core i7-11850HE
MSRP: $400|Avg: $75
105%
#124
Core i5-1240P
MSRP: $309|Avg: $200
103%
#125
Core i7-13700H
MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A
102%
#130
Core 7 250H
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#144
Core i7-12650H
MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core 7 250H leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 7 250 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.6% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCore 7 250HRyzen 7 250
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / 10 nm)
✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCore 7 250HRyzen 7 250
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 7 250H and Ryzen 7 250

Intel

Core 7 250H

The Core 7 250H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 December 2024 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 25,530 points. Launch price was $502.

AMD

Ryzen 7 250

The Ryzen 7 250 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 25,677 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The Core 7 250H packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 7 250 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core 7 250H has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core 7 250H versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 250 — a 5.7% clock advantage for the Core 7 250H (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core 7 250H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 7 250 uses Hawk Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core 7 250H scores 25,530 against the Ryzen 7 250's 25,677 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen 7 250. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core 7 250H vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 250.

FeatureCore 7 250HRyzen 7 250
Cores / Threads
14 / 20+75%
8 / 16
Boost Clock
5.4 GHz+6%
5.1 GHz
Base Clock
2.5 GHz
3.3 GHz+32%
L3 Cache
24 MB (total)+50%
16 MB (total)
L2 Cache
2 MB (per core)+100%
1 MB (per core)
Process
10 nm
4 nm-60%
Architecture
Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)
Hawk Point (2024−2025)
PassMark
25,530
25,677
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Memory & Platform

The Core 7 250H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 250 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore 7 250HRyzen 7 250
Socket
FCBGA1744
FP8
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0+25%
PCIe 4.0