Ryzen 7 7736U 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.•
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7736U

#49

Core i9-12900HX

MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A

114%

#57

Ryzen AI 9 365

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

104%

#62

Ryzen 7 7736U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#64

Ryzen AI Max PRO 390

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

100%

#73

Core i9-13950HX

MSRP: $590|Avg: $199

96%

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

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 7 PRO 250 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 7 7736U in both compute-intensive tasks (0.4% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Ryzen 7 7736U	Ryzen 7 PRO 250
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($380)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) / 6 nm)	✨ Modern (Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 7 7736U	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.

Ryzen 7 7736U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 250 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 7736U and Ryzen 7 PRO 250

Ryzen 7 7736U

The Ryzen 7 7736U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 21,696 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

Both the Ryzen 7 7736U and Ryzen 7 PRO 250 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7736U versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 250 — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 250 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7736U uses the Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) architecture (6 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 250 uses Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7736U scores 21,696 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 250's 21,789 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 250. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7736U vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 250.

Feature	Ryzen 7 7736U	Ryzen 7 PRO 250
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.7 GHz	5.1 GHz+9%
Base Clock	2.7 GHz	3.3 GHz+22%
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16 MB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	8 MB+1500%
Process	6 nm	4 nm-33%
Architecture	Rembrandt-R (2023−2025)	Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025)
PassMark	21,696	21,789
Cinebench R23 Multi	12,768	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,869	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	8,020	—

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 7736U uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 250 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 7 7736U	Ryzen 7 PRO 250
Socket	FP7	FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR5-6400	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	✅	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 7 7736U) / not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 250). The Ryzen 7 7736U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 680M), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 250 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7736U targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7736U rivals Core i7-1255U.