AMD Ryzen 3 210 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus Comparison

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 210 and Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus represent fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD part is a mobile processor built on Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename, manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It packs 4 cores and 8 threads, with base and boost clocks of 3.00 GHz and 4.70 GHz respectively. The chip integrates Radeon 740M graphics and uses the AMD Socket FP7. Its transistor count stands at 20,900 million across a 137 mm² die.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus, by contrast, is a desktop part from the Core Ultra Series 2 family, built on Arrow Lake Refresh silicon. It uses a 3 nm process, also from TSMC, with 17,800 million transistors on a larger 243 mm² die. This processor provides 18 cores and 18 threads, meaning it does not rely on simultaneous multithreading. Base clock is 4.20 GHz and boost reaches 5.30 GHz. It fits the Intel Socket 1851 and has no integrated graphics, as indicated by the N/A designation.

Cache hierarchies differ sharply. The AMD chip offers 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. The Intel part carries 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and a much larger 30 MB of shared L3. The L3 difference alone, 8 MB versus 30 MB, helps explain why the Intel processor sustains higher throughput in cache-sensitive workloads.

Memory support on both sides is DDR5 with a dual-channel bus. The AMD processor delivers 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth, while the Intel processor reaches 115.2 GB/s. ECC memory is supported on the Intel chip but not on the AMD chip. PCIe connectivity also diverges: the AMD CPU provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes, while the Intel CPU provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes. The Intel part has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the AMD part is locked.

Production status for both is Active. Release dates differ by more than a year: the AMD Ryzen 3 210 launched on 2025-01-05, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus on 2026-03-10. The Intel chip carries a launch MSRP of $184. No MSRP is recorded for the AMD part. The market segment classification is Mobile for AMD and Desktop for Intel, which aligns with their socket choices and power envelopes.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data shows a clean sweep for the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus. Across all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, the Intel processor wins every single test. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 records zero wins in the head-to-head set. That does not mean the AMD chip is without merit, but its strengths are contextual.

The AMD Ryzen 3 210 uses a 28 W TDP, which positions it for low-power mobile systems. In that context, the 4-core, 8-thread configuration with Zen 4 architecture is a reasonable fit for thin-and-light laptops where sustained all-core loads are limited by thermals and battery. Its integrated Radeon 740M graphics means the CPU itself can drive a display without a discrete GPU, which is not possible on the Intel part. For workloads that rely on the CPU's integrated graphics, the AMD chip has an advantage by default, since the Intel processor has no iGPU at all.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus, with a 125 W TDP, targets desktop builds where power draw is less constrained. Its 18 physical cores and 30 MB of L3 cache make it dominant in multi-threaded rendering, compilation, and data processing tasks. The unlocked multiplier allows overclocking, and the Gen 5 PCIe interface supports high-bandwidth peripherals such as modern GPUs and NVMe storage.

In single-threaded tests, the Intel part wins by a narrower margin. The PassMark single-thread score is 4698 versus 3724, a 20.7% difference. That is still a clear win, but it is the smallest gap in the entire benchmark set. This suggests that the Zen 4 cores in the AMD chip are competitive on a per-thread basis, even though they are outclassed by the Arrow Lake Refresh cores.

The Verdict

The data points to a straightforward conclusion: the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus is the superior processor by every measured metric. It wins all 17 head-to-head benchmarks, holds a 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, and posts an average benchmark score of 66159. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 sits at the 71st percentile with an average score of 17321.

For a desktop user who needs maximum compute throughput, the Intel chip is the clear choice. Its 18 cores, higher clocks, larger cache, and broader memory bandwidth produce results that are multiples of the AMD chip's scores in most tests. The 42718 Cinebench R23 multi-core score versus 11198 on the AMD side is a 73.8% gap in the Intel processor's favor.

The AMD Ryzen 3 210 makes sense only in its intended mobile segment. A 4-core, 8-thread Zen 4 part with integrated graphics and a 28 W TDP fits a specific niche: compact laptops that need decent CPU performance with minimal power draw. The comparison here is not between equals; it is between a mobile ultra-low-power chip and a desktop high-performance chip. The AMD part is not a competitor to the Intel part in raw performance, but it serves a different physical and thermal envelope.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite shows the most dramatic differences. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Intel chip scores 4305 against the AMD's 1128, a 73.8% delta. The single-core R15 result is 607 versus 159, also a 73.8% gap. Moving to R20, the Intel processor achieves 17941 multi-core and 2532 single-core, while the AMD chip manages 4703 and 664 respectively. The deltas remain identical at 73.8%. In R23, the Intel part posts 42718 multi-core and 6030 single-core, compared to 11198 and 1581 on the AMD side. Again, the delta is 73.8%.

PassMark tests reveal a range of deltas. The largest gap appears in PassMark find prime numbers, where the Intel chip scores 452 versus 49, a 89.2% difference. Floating point math shows an 85.2% gap, with the Intel processor at 159824 and the AMD at 23649. Data encryption shows a 79.2% delta, with scores of 41292 and 8607. Physics simulation delivers a 74.2% gap, 3183 versus 821.

The smallest gaps in the PassMark set are in single-threaded tests. PassMark single-thread shows 4698 for Intel and 3724 for AMD, a 20.7% delta. The same numbers appear for PassMark single-thread, confirming the consistency of the measurement. Integer math shows a 69.2% gap, with 123030 versus 37933. Random string sorting has a 71.1% delta, 67209 versus 19454. Data compression shows a 72.5% gap, 553155 versus 152017. Extended instructions show a 73.3% delta, 42880 versus 11464. Multithread performance shows a 72.9% gap, 50146 versus 13585.

The nearest rival data provides additional context. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 sits within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 5 4500, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G, the Intel Core 7 150U, and the Intel Core i5-12450H. The Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus sits within 1.1% of the Intel Core 9 273PQE, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D, the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus, and the AMD EPYC 4465P. This places the two CPUs in entirely different performance tiers.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus has 18 cores and 18 threads. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 3 210 have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, it includes Radeon 740M integrated graphics. The Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus has no integrated graphics (N/A).

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 210 has a 28 W TDP. The Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus has a 125 W TDP.

Q: Which chip supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 does not.

Q: What is the largest benchmark gap between the two?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark find prime numbers, where the Intel processor leads by 89.2%.

Q: What is the smallest benchmark gap between the two?

A: The smallest gap is in PassMark single-thread tests, where the Intel processor leads by 20.7%.

Q: Which processor was released more recently?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus was released on 2026-03-10, while the AMD Ryzen 3 210 was released on 2025-01-05.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 210 | Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus |

|----------------|-----------------|-------------------------------|

| Cores | 4 | 18 |

| Threads | 8 | 18 |

| Base Clock | 3.00 GHz | 4.20 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.70 GHz | 5.30 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 125 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | Intel Socket 1851 |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Transistors | 20,900 million | 17,800 million |

| Die Size | 137 mm² | 243 mm² |

| L1 Cache (per core) | 64 KB | 192 KB |

| L2 Cache (per core) | 1 MB | 3 MB |

| L3 Cache (shared) | 8 MB | 30 MB |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 115.2 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 Lanes | Gen 5, 20 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 740M | N/A |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | Yes |

| Release Date | 2025-01-05 | 2026-03-10 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $184 |