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Overview

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.

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

#153

Core M-5Y31

MSRP: $281|Avg: $30

111%

#154

FX-8800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

110%

#155

Ryzen Embedded R1305G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

110%

#156

Core i5-2510E

MSRP: $230|Avg: $30

110%

#157

Pentium J2900

MSRP: $94|Avg: $20

109%

#158

A9-9410

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

108%

#159

Core i3-4100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

107%

#160

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

107%

#161

Ryzen 7 7840U

MSRP: $400|Avg: N/A

107%

#162

Core Ultra 5 226V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

107%

#163

Xeon E3-1505M v5

MSRP: $115|Avg: $115

106%

#164

Processor N95

MSRP: $160|Avg: $80

104%

#165

E-300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

103%

#166

Pentium N3530

MSRP: $161|Avg: $20

101%

#167

Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

100%

#168

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

100%

#169

Ryzen 7 6800U

MSRP: $360|Avg: N/A

100%

#170

FX-7600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

99%

#171

E2-3800

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

99%

#172

Athlon II Neo K145

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#173

A10-8700P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

98%

#174

Core i7-3615QE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $100

98%

#175

Core Ultra 7 256V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $350

98%

#176

Core i7-12700H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

97%

#177

FX-9800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

95%

#178

Core i9-12900HX

MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A

95%

#179

Celeron 877

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

94%

#180

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

93%

#181

Celeron 807

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

93%

#182

Core i7-8709G

MSRP: $338|Avg: $150

92%

#183

3015Ce

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Ryzen 7 PRO 250 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Ryzen 7 PRO 250 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 PRO 250 is a 8-core / 16-thread processor based on the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) architecture, manufactured on a 4 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 5.1 GHz from a base frequency of 3.3 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 16 MB of L3 cache, plus 8 MB of L2 cache and 512 kB of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 21,789, placing it in the Mid-Range performance tier as a Current Gen generation product.

Specification	Ryzen 7 PRO 250
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	8C / 16T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	5.1 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	3.3 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design	Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	4 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	16 MB
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data	8 MB
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache	512 kB
Die SizePhysical silicon area of the processor	178 mm2
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)	100 °C
64-bit Support	Yes
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	21,789

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 PRO 250 fits into the FP8 socket and supports PCIe 4.0. It supports DDR5 memory.

Specification	Ryzen 7 PRO 250
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	Laptop
SeriesProduct family	AMD Hawk Point (Zen 4/4c)
SocketMotherboard socket required	FP8
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 4.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR5

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Power & Cooling

The Ryzen 7 PRO 250 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 8 MB + 16 MB — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Ryzen 7 PRO 250
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	8 MB + 16 MB
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)	100 °C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $380 (MSRP: $400), the Ryzen 7 PRO 250 delivers 57 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #695 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Ryzen 7 PRO 250
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$400
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$380
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$299
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#695
Release DateLaunch date	6 January 2025 (less than a year ago)
Release Year	2025
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	AMD

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

4 categories

General Information

7 specs

Type	Laptop
Series	AMD Hawk Point (Zen 4/4c)
Designer	AMD
Launch Price	$299
Release Date	6 January 2025 (less than a year ago)
Architecture Codename	Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025)
Performance Ranking Position	695

Technical Specifications

11 specs

Cores	8
Threads	16
Die Size	178 mm2
L1 Cache	512 kB
L2 Cache	8 MB
L3 Cache	16 MB
Max Frequency	5.1 GHz
64-Bit Support	+
Base Frequency	3.3 GHz
Process Technology	4 nm
Max Core Temperature	100 °C