M2 Pro vs Ryzen 7 PRO 250

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 M2 Pro

#204

M2 Pro

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 250

#107

Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

106%

#111

Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180

104%

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

100%

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

98%

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

96%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen 7 PRO 250 leads in gaming performance. However, the M2 Pro is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.7% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	M2 Pro	Ryzen 7 PRO 250
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($380)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 5 nm)	✨ Modern (Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	M2 Pro	Ryzen 7 PRO 250
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($380)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of M2 Pro and Ryzen 7 PRO 250

M2 Pro

The M2 Pro is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 17 January 2023 (2 years ago). It features 12 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.42 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB. L2 cache: 36 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 36 MB + 24 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,939 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

The Ryzen 7 PRO 250 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) 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. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,789 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The M2 Pro packs 12 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 250 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the M2 Pro has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the M2 Pro versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 250 — a 37.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 250 (base: 2.42 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 250 is built on the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) architecture. In PassMark, the M2 Pro scores 21,939 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 250's 21,789 — a 0.7% lead for the M2 Pro. L3 cache: 24 MB on the M2 Pro vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 250.

Feature	M2 Pro	Ryzen 7 PRO 250
Cores / Threads	12 / 12+50%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	5.1 GHz+46%
Base Clock	2.42 GHz	3.3 GHz+36%
L3 Cache	24 MB+50%	16 MB
L2 Cache	36 MB+350%	8 MB
Process	5 nm	4 nm-20%
Architecture	—	Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025)
PassMark	21,939	21,789
Geekbench 6 Single	2,650	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	14,450	—

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Memory & Platform

The M2 Pro uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 250 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	M2 Pro	Ryzen 7 PRO 250
Socket	none	FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR5-6400	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	0	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: ARM Virtualization (M2 Pro) / not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 250). The M2 Pro includes integrated graphics (Apple M2 Pro GPU), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 250 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: M2 Pro targets Professional Laptop.