Ryzen 7 PRO 250 vs M2 Pro 10-Core

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 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 Per Dollar M2 Pro 10-Core

#185

Ryzen 7 5825C

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

133%

#187

Core Ultra 9 288V

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

123%

#188

Core i7-10870H

MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A

123%

#200

M2 Pro 10-Core

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen 7 PRO 250 leads in gaming performance. However, the M2 Pro 10-Core is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.7% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Ryzen 7 PRO 250	M2 Pro 10-Core
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($380)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) / 4 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / 5 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 7 PRO 250	M2 Pro 10-Core
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($380)	✅ 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.

Ryzen 7 PRO 250 Benchmark Check

M2 Pro 10-Core Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 PRO 250 and M2 Pro 10-Core

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.

M2 Pro 10-Core

The M2 Pro 10-Core is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 17 January 2023 (2 years ago). It features 10 cores and 10 threads. Base frequency is 2.42 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB. L2 cache: 36 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 36 MB + 24 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,939 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 PRO 250 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the M2 Pro 10-Core offers 10 cores / 10 threads — the M2 Pro 10-Core has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 250 versus 3.7 GHz on the M2 Pro 10-Core — a 31.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 250 (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.42 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 250 is built on the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 250 scores 21,789 against the M2 Pro 10-Core's 21,939 — a 0.7% lead for the M2 Pro 10-Core. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 250 vs 24 MB on the M2 Pro 10-Core.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 250	M2 Pro 10-Core
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	10 / 10+25%
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+38%	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+36%	2.42 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB	24 MB+50%
L2 Cache	8 MB	36 MB+350%
Process	4 nm-20%	5 nm
Architecture	Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025)	—
PassMark	21,789	21,939

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 PRO 250 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the M2 Pro 10-Core uses none (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.