AMD Ryzen 7 250 vs AMD Ryzen 7 7735H Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-threaded workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 is clearly ahead. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 14676 against 10920 for the Ryzen 7 7735H, a 34.4% advantage. The Cinebench R15 multi-core result shows a 26.1% lead, with scores of 2302 versus 1825.

Q: How do the two chips compare in single-core performance?

A: The Ryzen 7 250 leads in every recorded single-thread test. It posts a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1715 versus 1536, an 11.7% gain. PassMark single-thread results show 3678 against 3288, an 11.9% improvement.

Q: Are there any workloads where the older Ryzen 7 7735H wins?

A: Yes, but only two in the recorded benchmark set. The 7735H wins PassMark data compression with 303502 versus 300708, a 0.9% edge. It also wins PassMark data encryption with 18990 versus 17661, a 7% advantage.

Q: What is the difference in memory bandwidth between the two?

A: The Ryzen 7 250 supports 89.6 GB/s, while the Ryzen 7 7735H supports 76.8 GB/s. Both use dual-channel DDR5 memory.

Q: Do these processors have the same integrated graphics?

A: No. The Ryzen 7 250 features the Radeon 780M, while the Ryzen 7 7735H features the Radeon 680M.

Q: What are the manufacturing process nodes for each chip?

A: The Ryzen 7 250 is built on TSMC's 4 nm process, while the Ryzen 7 7735H uses a 6 nm process. The die sizes also differ, with the 250 at 178 mm² and the 7735H at 208 mm².

Architecture Differences

The Ryzen 7 250 and Ryzen 7 7735H represent two distinct generations of AMD mobile silicon. The Ryzen 7 250 uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, while the Ryzen 7 7735H uses Zen 3+ under the Rembrandt-R codename. This architectural gap drives most of the performance difference between the two.

The manufacturing process separates them clearly. The Ryzen 7 250 is fabricated on TSMC's 4 nm node and contains 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Ryzen 7 7735H uses the older 6 nm node and has a larger 208 mm² die, with no transistor count recorded in the database.

Both processors have 8 cores and 16 threads, so core count is not a differentiator. The cache hierarchy, however, differs in the L2 portion. The Ryzen 7 250 provides 1 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Ryzen 7 7735H provides only 512 KB per core. L1 cache is identical at 64 KB per core, and both share 16 MB of L3 cache.

Clock speeds favor the newer chip. The Ryzen 7 250 has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Ryzen 7 7735H operates at a 3.20 GHz base and 4.75 GHz boost. The thermal design power is lower on the Ryzen 7 250 at 28 W, compared to 35 W for the 7735H.

The sockets differ as well. The Ryzen 7 250 uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Ryzen 7 7735H uses AMD Socket FP7. Both support PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. Memory support is DDR5 for both, but the Ryzen 7 250 reaches 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth versus 76.8 GB/s for the 7735H. ECC memory is supported on the 7735H but not on the 250.

The integrated graphics differ, with the Ryzen 7 250 carrying the Radeon 780M and the 7735H carrying the Radeon 680M. The Ryzen 7 250 was released in January 2025, while the 7735H came out in March 2023. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a dominant overall win for the Ryzen 7 250, which takes 13 of the 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The scale of the victories varies widely, from a slim 1.9% edge to a commanding 34.4% margin.

The biggest gap appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core. The Ryzen 7 250 scores 14676, while the 7735H manages 10920. That 34.4% delta represents the largest single advantage in the comparison. Cinebench R15 multi-core tells a similar story, with 2302 versus 1825 and a 26.1% lead for the 250.

Single-core tests show a more moderate but consistent advantage. Cinebench R23 single-core gives the 250 an 11.7% win, 1715 versus 1536. Cinebench R15 single-core shows a 9.3% gain, 269 versus 246. PassMark single-thread and singlethread tests both record 3678 against 3288, an 11.9% margin.

The Ryzen 7 250 also wins in PassMark physics with 1147 versus 1056, an 8.6% edge. Floating point math goes to the 250 at 53285 versus 49260, an 8.2% win. Integer math shows 91565 versus 86788, a 5.5% gain. Random string sorting favors the 250 by 13.2%, with scores of 35861 and 31676. The find prime numbers test gives the 250 a 23.7% win, 73 versus 59. Extended instructions show a narrow 1.9% lead for the 250, 21613 versus 21214. PassMark multithread rounds out the wins at 25089 versus 23765, a 5.6% advantage.

The Ryzen 7 7735H takes the two remaining tests. Data compression shows 303502 for the older chip versus 300708 for the 250, a 0.9% margin. Data encryption gives the 7735H a 7% win, 18990 versus 17661. These wins are narrow compared to the 250's multi-core dominance, and they come in specialized workloads rather than general compute.

The overall benchmark averages reflect the gap. The Ryzen 7 250 has an average benchmark score of 38221, while the 7735H sits at 37161. The 250 places in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, and the 7735H places in the 85th.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded specifications. The Ryzen 7 250 has a base clock of 3.30 GHz versus 3.20 GHz for the 7735H. Boost clocks differ more substantially, with 5.10 GHz on the 250 and 4.75 GHz on the 7735H.

The thermal design power is 28 W for the Ryzen 7 250 and 35 W for the 7735H. The socket is FP8 for the 250 and FP7 for the 7735H. Architecture is Zen 4 for the 250 and Zen 3+ for the 7735H. The codenames differ as Hawk Point and Rembrandt-R. The process node is 4 nm for the 250 and 6 nm for the 7735H. The 250 has 25,000 million transistors recorded; the 7735H has no transistor count listed. Die size is 178 mm² for the 250 and 208 mm² for the 7735H.

L2 cache is 1 MB per core on the 250 and 512 KB per core on the 7735H. L1 and L3 cache are identical. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for the 250 and 76.8 GB/s for the 7735H. ECC memory support is false for the 250 and true for the 7735H. Integrated graphics are Radeon 780M on the 250 and Radeon 680M on the 7735H. The release dates are January 2025 for the 250 and March 2023 for the 7735H. The part numbers differ as well.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to a clear winner for most users. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 outperforms the Ryzen 7 7735H in the majority of recorded workloads, and the margins are large where it matters most. The 34.4% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and the 26.1% lead in Cinebench R15 multi-core show a substantial generational improvement. The 250 also wins every single-thread test recorded, with margins between 9.3% and 11.9%.

The Ryzen 7 7735H is not without merit. It wins in data compression and data encryption, and it supports ECC memory, which the 250 does not. Those factors matter in specific niche scenarios. But for general computing, rendering, and productivity, the 250 is the stronger part.

The 250 also achieves this with a lower TDP, 28 W versus 35 W, and a smaller die. It delivers more performance while drawing less power according to the recorded specifications. The newer 4 nm process and higher clock speeds explain much of this.

The 7735H remains a valid choice only for workloads that specifically benefit from its data compression and encryption strengths, or for systems that require ECC memory support. Outside those cases, the data favors the Ryzen 7 250.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 7 250 wins in rendering and multi-threaded compute. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14676 and R15 multi-core score of 2302 are far ahead of the 7735H. Users running video encoding, 3D rendering, or compilation workloads will see the largest gains.

The 250 also wins in single-thread responsiveness. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1715 and PassMark single-thread score of 3678 indicate faster application launch times and snappier interaction in lightly threaded software. The 11.9% lead in PassMark single-thread translates to a noticeable difference in everyday desktop feel.

Mathematical workloads favor the 250. Floating point math, integer math, and physics tests all show wins between 5.5% and 8.6%. The find prime numbers test shows a 23.7% edge, indicating strong performance in prime-heavy or number-theoretic workloads. Random string sorting gives the 250 a 13.2% win, useful for sorting-heavy data tasks.

The Ryzen 7 7735H wins in data compression, scoring 303502 versus 300708. That 0.9% margin is small, but it makes the 7735H the pick for compression-focused tasks. It also wins in data encryption, with 18990 versus 17661, a 7% advantage. Systems handling encrypted storage or secure communications may prefer the 7735H on this basis.

The 7735H also offers ECC memory support, which the 250 lacks. For users building a mobile workstation that requires error-correcting memory, this is a decisive advantage that no benchmark score can override. The 7735H is the only one of the two that can be paired with ECC RAM.

In summary, the Ryzen 7 250 is the choice for performance across the board, especially in multi-core and single-thread workloads. The Ryzen 7 7735H is the choice only for data compression, data encryption, and ECC memory requirements. The recorded data supports the 250 as the overall stronger processor.