Ryzen 7 PRO 250 vs Core i7-12650H
Ryzen 7 PRO 250
Core i7-12650H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 250
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-12650H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 250 | Core i7-12650H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($380) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($457) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-H (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 250 | Core i7-12650H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+21%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($380) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($457) |
Performance Check
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 PRO 250 and Core i7-12650H
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.
Core i7-12650H
The Core i7-12650H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-H (2022) architecture. It features 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,742 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 PRO 250 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i7-12650H offers 10 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-12650H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 250 versus 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-12650H — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 250 (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 250 uses the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i7-12650H uses Alder Lake-H (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 250 scores 21,789 against the Core i7-12650H's 21,742 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 250. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 250 vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-12650H.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 250 | Core i7-12650H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 10 / 16+25% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+9% | 4.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+43% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 24 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+540% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-43% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) | Alder Lake-H (2022) |
| PassMark | 21,789 | 21,742 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 13,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,780 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 10,920 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 PRO 250 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-12650H uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 250 | Core i7-12650H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | FCBGA1744 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 250) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-12650H). The Core i7-12650H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 64EU), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 250 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 250 | Core i7-12650H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 64EU |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 7 PRO 250 launched at $400 MSRP, while the Core i7-12650H debuted at $457.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 250 | Core i7-12650H |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $400-12% | $457 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $380 | — |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2022 |
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