Ryzen 7 250 vs Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

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 Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

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Core i3-9320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $80

106%

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Core i3-10105

MSRP: $122|Avg: $90

105%

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Core i3-13100E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

105%

#207

Core i9-13900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $536

105%

#208

Processor 300

MSRP: $82|Avg: $80

105%

#209

Ryzen 5 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $145

104%

#210

Ryzen 5 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $80

104%

#211

Core i9-14900KS

MSRP: $749|Avg: $670

104%

#212

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $384

103%

#213

Core i3-8100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $59

103%

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Core i7-13700E

MSRP: $390|Avg: $380

102%

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Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

MSRP: $430|Avg: $270

102%

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Core i7-9700

MSRP: $333|Avg: $150

101%

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Core i5-13500TE

MSRP: $235|Avg: $250

101%

#218

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G

MSRP: $294|Avg: $76

101%

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Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

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Athlon PRO 300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

100%

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Athlon Gold 3150G

MSRP: $100|Avg: $80

100%

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Core i7-9800X

MSRP: $589|Avg: $210

99%

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Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $235

99%

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Ryzen 9 5900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $395

99%

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Ryzen 5 7600X3D

MSRP: $299|Avg: $300

99%

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Ryzen 5 1600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $144

60%

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Core i5-14500T

MSRP: $232|Avg: $267

99%

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Core i5-12600

MSRP: $233|Avg: $250

98%

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Core i7-11700T

MSRP: $323|Avg: $180

98%

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Core i5-10600

MSRP: $244|Avg: $159

98%

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Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G

MSRP: $193|Avg: $100

98%

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Core i7-8700B

MSRP: $303|Avg: $139

98%

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Ryzen 3 2200G

MSRP: $99|Avg: $80

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen 7 250 leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.5% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Ryzen 7 250	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($300)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm)	✨ Modern (Vermeer (2020−2025) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 7 250	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($300)

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.

Ryzen 7 250 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 250 and Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

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.

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 26,054 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 250 and Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 250 versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 — a 10.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 250 (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Ryzen 7 250 uses the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 uses Vermeer (2020−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 250 scores 25,677 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845's 26,054 — a 1.5% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 250 vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845.

Feature	Ryzen 7 250	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+11%	4.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz	3.4 GHz+3%
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	32 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)+100%	512 kB (per core)
Process	4 nm-43%	7 nm
Architecture	Hawk Point (2024−2025)	Vermeer (2020−2025)
PassMark	25,677	26,054+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 250 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 7 250	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
Socket	FP8	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 7 250 launched at $0 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 debuted at $300. At current prices ($0 vs $300), the Ryzen 7 250 is $300 cheaper.