AMD Ryzen 5 150 vs Intel Core 7 250H Comparison

The Intel Core 7 250H and AMD Ryzen 5 150 are both mobile processors, but they occupy different positions in the database. The Intel part is a 14-core, 20-thread design from Intel, while the AMD part is a 6-core, 12-thread design from AMD. The recorded average benchmark score for the Intel Core 7 250H is 35728, placing it at the 85th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen 5 150 scores 34881 on average, at the 84th percentile. In the head-to-head Passmark tests, the Intel part wins all 11 recorded comparisons, with no wins for the AMD part.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results are one-sided. The Intel Core 7 250H leads in every single Passmark test, and the margins vary widely. The largest advantage appears in the physics test, where the Intel part scores 1824 against 806 for the AMD part, a 126.3% lead. The find prime numbers test shows a similar gap: 106 versus 47, a 125.5% advantage. Floating point math is also heavily in Intel's favor, with a score of 65094 versus 35118, an 85.4% lead. Integer math follows at 59.5% ahead, with 99100 against 62151. The multithread test shows a 54.5% lead, as the Intel part records 27030 versus 17492. Random string sorting is 52.5% ahead, with 34136 against 22382. Data compression shows a 43.5% lead, with 303269 versus 211289. Data encryption is 35.6% ahead, with 18206 against 13425. Single-thread performance is 31.5% ahead, with 4148 versus 3155, and the same margin applies to the singlethread test, which records identical scores. The smallest gap is in extended instructions, where the Intel part leads by 18%, scoring 17318 versus 14675. Across all 11 tests, the AMD part does not win a single comparison.

Where Each One Wins

Given the head-to-head sweep, the Intel Core 7 250H is the clear winner in every measured category. The largest deltas, in physics and prime number finding, indicate that the Intel part has a substantial advantage in compute-heavy integer and floating-point workloads. The 31.5% single-thread lead suggests that the Intel part is also stronger in lightly threaded applications, such as typical office tasks or older games. The multithread advantage of 54.5% reinforces that the Intel part is better suited for parallel workloads like video encoding or 3D rendering. The AMD Ryzen 5 150, while not winning any head-to-head test, does have a lower TDP of 35W compared to 45W for the Intel part, which may be relevant for thermally constrained laptop designs. However, the database does not include power efficiency measurements, so the practical impact of that TDP difference cannot be quantified here. The AMD part also has a smaller process node (6nm versus 10nm) and a specified memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, but these are architectural characteristics rather than benchmark wins.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different architectures. The Intel Core 7 250H uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-H codename, and is fabricated on a 10 nm process by Intel. It has 14 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, with a dual-channel bus, and offers PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics are Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The socket is Intel BGA 1744, and the TDP is 45W. The part was released on 2024-12-17 and has a launch MSRP of $502.

The AMD Ryzen 5 150, in contrast, uses the Zen 3+ architecture with the Rembrandt-R codename, fabricated on a 6 nm process by TSMC. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.55 GHz. The cache includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports only DDR5 memory, with a dual-channel bus and a specified memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. PCIe is Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics are Radeon 660M. The socket is AMD Socket FP7, and the TDP is 35W. The die size is 210 mm², while the Intel part does not list a die size. The AMD part was released on 2025-09-30 and has no recorded launch MSRP. Both parts have ECC support set to false, are not multiplier unlocked, target the mobile market segment, and are in active production.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 7 250H has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 150 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference?

A: The Intel part boosts to 5.40 GHz, while the AMD part boosts to 4.55 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel part has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD part has 16 MB.

Q: Does the AMD part support DDR4 memory?

A: No, the AMD Ryzen 5 150 supports only DDR5, while the Intel Core 7 250H supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The Intel part has a TDP of 45W, and the AMD part has a TDP of 35W.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel part records an average benchmark score of 35728, compared to 34881 for the AMD part.

Specification Differences

| Feature | Intel Core 7 250H | AMD Ryzen 5 150 |

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

| Cores | 14 | 6 |

| Threads | 20 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 2.50 GHz | 3.30 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.40 GHz | 4.55 GHz |

| TDP | 45W | 35W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1744 | AMD Socket FP7 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Zen 3+ |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-H | Rembrandt-R |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 6 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Die Size | Not listed | 210 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 512 KB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 24 MB (shared) | 16 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not listed | 76.8 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 8 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 20 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU | Radeon 660M |

| Release Date | 2024-12-17 | 2025-09-30 |

| Launch MSRP | $502 | Not listed |

| Part Number | SRQ6UQ5MK | 100-000000990(FP7r2) |

| Generation | Core 7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) | Ryzen 5 (Zen 3+ (Rembrandt)) |