AMD Ryzen 7 250 vs AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher overall benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 has a significantly higher average benchmark score of 38221, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 averages 26936, which puts it in the 79th percentile.

Q: How do the two chips compare in multi-core rendering workloads?

A: The Ryzen 7 250 wins multi-core Cinebench tests by a wide margin. It scores 14676 in Cinebench R23 multi-core versus 10590 for the Ryzen AI 7 445, a 38.6% advantage. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the lead is 2302 versus 1723, a 33.6% difference.

Q: Does the Ryzen AI 7 445 win any benchmark at all?

A: Yes, the Ryzen AI 7 445 wins Cinebench R23 single-core with a score of 1806 versus 1715 for the Ryzen 7 250, a 5% advantage. It also has a higher rated boost architecture generation, being built on Zen 5.

Q: What is the core and thread configuration of each processor?

A: The Ryzen 7 250 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Ryzen AI 7 445 has 6 cores and 12 threads. Both are unlocked multipliers, though neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Q: Do these processors share the same memory support?

A: Both support DDR5 and are dual-channel. The Ryzen AI 7 445 also supports LPDDR5X memory, while the Ryzen 7 250 lists DDR5 only. Both have the same memory bandwidth rating of 89.6 GB/s.

Q: Which processor is newer in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has a recorded release date of 2026-01-04, while the AMD Ryzen 7 250 has a recorded release date of 2025-01-05.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 is built on Zen 4 with the codename Hawk Point, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 is built on Zen 5 with the codename Gorgon Point. Both use a 4 nm process from TSMC, but the Zen 5 architecture in the Ryzen AI 7 445 is the newer design.

The core counts differ substantially. The Ryzen 7 250 packs 8 cores and 16 threads, whereas the Ryzen AI 7 445 offers 6 cores and 12 threads. The Ryzen 7 250 also carries two extra cores, which directly translates into its multi-threaded performance lead. The Ryzen AI 7 445 compensates with a higher single-core clock in its architecture, achieving a better Cinebench R23 single-core result.

Cache layouts are notably different. The Ryzen 7 250 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ryzen AI 7 445 has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, but only 4 MB of L3 cache. That smaller L3 pool is a significant architectural difference, likely contributing to the Ryzen 7 250's advantages in memory-sensitive workloads.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Ryzen 7 250 uses a Radeon 780M, while the Ryzen AI 7 445 uses a Radeon 840M. Both are mobile-segment processors on AMD Socket FP8. The Ryzen 7 250 has a die size of 178 mm² and 25,000 million transistors recorded in the database, while the Ryzen AI 7 445 has no transistor or die size data recorded.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The Ryzen 7 250 provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the Ryzen AI 7 445 provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only). The Ryzen AI 7 445 adds ECC memory support, which the Ryzen 7 250 lacks. The Ryzen AI 7 445 also expands memory support to include LPDDR5X in addition to DDR5.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a dominant performance picture for the Ryzen 7 250, with 14 wins out of 15 recorded comparisons. The single win for the Ryzen AI 7 445 comes in Cinebench R23 single-core, where it scores 1806 against 1715, a 5% margin. That result indicates the newer Zen 5 architecture delivers a measurable single-thread efficiency gain in that specific test.

The largest win for the Ryzen 7 250 comes in PassMark data encryption, where it scores 17661 versus 10519, a 67.9% advantage. That is a massive gap and suggests the Ryzen 7 250 handles encryption workloads with considerably more headroom. PassMark integer math also shows a wide split: 91565 versus 58332, a 57% lead. Random string sorting follows at 35861 versus 23488, a 52.7% advantage.

Multi-core rendering is another area of clear separation. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 14676 for the Ryzen 7 250 against 10590 for the Ryzen AI 7 445, a 38.6% lead. PassMark multi-thread shows 25089 versus 18115, a 38.5% difference. Data compression also favors the Ryzen 7 250 by 39.3%, with scores of 300708 versus 215812.

The extended instruction test goes to the Ryzen 7 250 by 36.6%, with 21613 versus 15826. Floating point math shows a 35.4% lead for the Ryzen 7 250, at 53285 versus 39362. Prime number finding favors the Ryzen 7 250 by 30.4%, with 73 versus 56. Physics simulation in PassMark goes to the Ryzen 7 250 by 17.5%, at 1147 versus 976.

The single-thread PassMark results are close. The Ryzen 7 250 scores 3678 versus 3591 for the Ryzen AI 7 445, a 2.4% lead. Cinebench R15 single-core similarly favors the Ryzen 7 250 by 5.9%, with 269 versus 254. These tight margins show that while the Zen 5 chip wins one single-core test, the older Zen 4 chip still holds a slight edge in other single-thread metrics.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several specification fields. Core counts are 8 versus 6, and threads are 16 versus 12 in favor of the Ryzen 7 250. Base clock is 3.30 GHz for the Ryzen 7 250 versus 2.00 GHz for the Ryzen AI 7 445. Boost clock is 5.10 GHz versus 4.60 GHz, again favoring the Ryzen 7 250.

Both chips share a 28 W TDP and the same AMD Socket FP8. The architecture differs: Zen 4 for the Ryzen 7 250, Zen 5 for the Ryzen AI 7 445. The process node is identical at 4 nm from TSMC. The Ryzen 7 250 has a recorded die size of 178 mm² and transistor count of 25,000 million, while the Ryzen AI 7 445 has no recorded values for either.

Cache configurations differ. The Ryzen 7 250 has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. The Ryzen AI 7 445 has 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and only 4 MB L3. Memory support: the Ryzen 7 250 lists DDR5 only, while the Ryzen AI 7 445 lists DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Both are dual-channel with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth.

ECC memory is supported by the Ryzen AI 7 445 only. PCIe lanes differ: 20 lanes for the Ryzen 7 250 versus 14 lanes for the Ryzen AI 7 445, both Gen 4 CPU-only. Integrated graphics are Radeon 780M for the Ryzen 7 250 and Radeon 840M for the Ryzen AI 7 445. Release dates are 2025-01-05 for the Ryzen 7 250 and 2026-01-04 for the Ryzen AI 7 445.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 7 250 is the clear choice for multi-threaded and throughput-oriented workloads. Its 8-core, 16-thread configuration, combined with 16 MB of L3 cache, delivers decisive wins in rendering, encryption, integer math, compression, and floating point math. The 38.6% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and the 57% lead in PassMark integer math make it the stronger part for content creation, data processing, and heavy parallel tasks.

The Ryzen AI 7 445 has one narrow but meaningful advantage: Cinebench R23 single-core. Its Zen 5 architecture produces a 5% higher score in that specific test, which suggests it can handle lightly threaded applications with slightly better efficiency per clock. It also supports LPDDR5X memory and ECC, which may matter for certain mobile and embedded use cases. Its smaller 6-core, 12-thread design and 4 MB L3 cache limit its appeal for multi-threaded work.

For users prioritizing raw multi-core performance, the Ryzen 7 250 wins in nearly every recorded workload. For users who value the newer Zen 5 architecture, single-core rendering efficiency in one test, or ECC and LPDDR5X support, the Ryzen AI 7 445 offers specific advantages, but the overall performance picture strongly favors the Ryzen 7 250.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to the AMD Ryzen 7 250 as the superior processor for most workloads. It wins 14 of 15 head-to-head benchmarks, holds a 42% higher average benchmark score (38221 versus 26936), and ranks in the 86th percentile of all CPUs versus the 79th percentile for the Ryzen AI 7 445. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T and Intel Core i5-13600HX, with average scores within 0.2% of its own. The Ryzen AI 7 445, by contrast, sits near the Intel Core i7-1370P and AMD Ryzen 7 5700G, all within 0.6% of its score.

The Ryzen AI 7 445 is not without merit. Its Cinebench R23 single-core win shows the Zen 5 architecture can outperform the older Zen 4 design in at least one important metric. It also adds ECC memory support and LPDDR5X compatibility, features absent from the Ryzen 7 250. For a user who needs those specific capabilities, the Ryzen AI 7 445 is the only option of the two.

For general-purpose mobile computing, multi-threaded rendering, data compression, encryption, and math-heavy tasks, the Ryzen 7 250 is the stronger part. The data shows a consistent, often large, performance advantage across nearly every benchmark category. The Ryzen AI 7 445 should be chosen only when its Zen 5 single-core edge, ECC support, or LPDDR5X memory support outweigh the substantial multi-core deficit.