Ryzen 7 250
VS
Core 7 250H

Ryzen 7 250 vs Core 7 250H

AMD

Ryzen 7 250

8 Cores16 Thrd28 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2025
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

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 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.
InsightRyzen 7 250Core 7 250H
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm)
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightRyzen 7 250Core 7 250H
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 Ryzen 7 250 and Core 7 250H

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.

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

FeatureRyzen 7 250Core 7 250H
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
14 / 20+75%
Boost Clock
5.1 GHz
5.4 GHz+6%
Base Clock
3.3 GHz+32%
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
Hawk Point (2024−2025)
Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)
PassMark
25,677
25,530
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Memory & Platform

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

FeatureRyzen 7 250Core 7 250H
Socket
FP8
FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 5.0+25%