Ryzen 5 8600G
VS
Core 7 250H

Ryzen 5 8600G vs Core 7 250H

AMD

Ryzen 5 8600G

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 5 GHz2024
VS
Intel

Core 7 250H

14 Cores20 Thrd45 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2024

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 Ryzen 5 8600G

#77
Ryzen 9 5900XT
MSRP: $349|Avg: $311
107%
#78
Core i5-12500
MSRP: $212|Avg: $140
106%
#79
Core i5-14600K
MSRP: $329|Avg: $275
106%
#80
Ryzen 7 7700
MSRP: $329|Avg: $246
105%
#81
Core i5-13400F
MSRP: $196|Avg: $180
105%
#82
Core i3-12100T
MSRP: $125|Avg: $90
104%
#83
Core i7-11700F
MSRP: $298|Avg: $150
104%
#84
Core i3-10105F
MSRP: $97|Avg: $65
103%
#85
Core i5-9400T
MSRP: $182|Avg: $60
103%
#86
Core i7-12700KF
MSRP: $384|Avg: $250
103%
#87
Core i5-12490F
MSRP: $250|Avg: $150
102%
#88
Ryzen 5 5600GT
MSRP: $140|Avg: $150
102%
#89
Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G
MSRP: $146|Avg: $146
102%
#90
Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G
MSRP: $300|Avg: $180
101%
#91
Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G
MSRP: $209|Avg: $120
101%
#92
Ryzen 5 8600G
MSRP: $229|Avg: $190
100%
#93
Core i7-13700KF
MSRP: $384|Avg: $350
98%
#94
Ryzen 7 9700X
MSRP: $359|Avg: $285
98%
#95
Ryzen 9 7900
MSRP: $429|Avg: $370
98%
#96
Core Ultra 5 235T
MSRP: $247|Avg: $247
98%
#97
Ryzen 9 5950X
MSRP: $799|Avg: $350
98%
#98
Ryzen 9 7900X3D
MSRP: $599|Avg: $389
97%
#99
Core i5-14400F
MSRP: $196|Avg: $199
97%
#100
Core i5-14400
MSRP: $221|Avg: $197
97%
#101
Core i5-13400
MSRP: $221|Avg: $185
97%
#102
Ryzen 9 7950X3D
MSRP: $699|Avg: $486
97%
#103
Core i5-11600
MSRP: $213|Avg: $140
96%
#104
Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G
MSRP: $259|Avg: $160
96%
#105
Core i9-12900K
MSRP: $589|Avg: $322
96%
#106
Ryzen 7 5800XT
MSRP: $249|Avg: $219
96%
#107
Core i5-10400F
MSRP: $160|Avg: $102
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

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 Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core 7 250H delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 5 8600G in both compute-intensive tasks (1.1% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightRyzen 5 8600GCore 7 250H
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($190)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Phoenix (2023−2024) / 4 nm)
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightRyzen 5 8600GCore 7 250H
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($190)
More affordable ($0)

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 Ryzen 5 8600G and Core 7 250H

AMD

Ryzen 5 8600G

The Ryzen 5 8600G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Phoenix (2023−2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.3 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 25,248 points. Launch price was $229.

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.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 8600G packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core 7 250H offers 14 cores / 20 threads — the Core 7 250H has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 8600G versus 5.4 GHz on the Core 7 250H — a 7.7% clock advantage for the Core 7 250H (base: 4.3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen 5 8600G uses the Phoenix (2023−2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Core 7 250H uses Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 8600G scores 25,248 against the Core 7 250H's 25,530 — a 1.1% lead for the Core 7 250H. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 8600G vs 24 MB (total) on the Core 7 250H.

FeatureRyzen 5 8600GCore 7 250H
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
14 / 20+133%
Boost Clock
5 GHz
5.4 GHz+8%
Base Clock
4.3 GHz+72%
2.5 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB (total)
24 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
2 MB (per core)+100%
Process
4 nm-60%
10 nm
Architecture
Phoenix (2023−2024)
Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)
PassMark
25,248
25,530+1%
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 8600G uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core 7 250H uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 5 8600GCore 7 250H
Socket
AM5
FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 5.0+25%