AMD Ryzen 7 250 vs Intel Core 7 253PQE Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 7 250 and Intel Core 7 253PQE are two processors aimed at different segments of the market, yet they share a similar average benchmark score profile. The data shows a clear performance hierarchy, with the Intel part delivering substantially higher scores across every recorded benchmark. The AMD part, however, operates in a fundamentally different power and platform envelope, which explains its positioning despite the numerical deficit in raw compute.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark records show a one-sided performance distribution. The Intel Core 7 253PQE wins all 15 head-to-head comparisons in the database, from Cinebench R15 to PassMark suite tests. The Ryzen 7 250 does not claim a single victory in the recorded head-to-head set. This does not mean the AMD processor lacks a purpose; its wins are contextual rather than numerical.

The Ryzen 7 250 sits in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 7 253PQE reaches the 91st percentile. The AMD part draws a maximum of 28 watts, uses the compact AMD Socket FP8, and ships with the Radeon 780M integrated graphics. These attributes define its winning scenario: a mobile platform where power draw and physical footprint matter more than peak compute. The Intel part, with a 125-watt TDP and Intel Socket 1700, is a desktop component that prioritizes throughput.

For workloads that scale with cores, threads, and clock speed, the Intel part wins outright. For workloads constrained by thermal limits, battery life, or small chassis requirements, the Ryzen part is the only viable option in this comparison. The data cannot assign a single winner across all use cases; it can only show that the Intel part dominates every measured compute task, while the AMD part wins on platform characteristics.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE has an average benchmark score of 55919, while the AMD Ryzen 7 250 has an average benchmark score of 38221.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE scores 31390 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is 53.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 250's score of 14676.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core 7 253PQE supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Do both processors have the same number of cores?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 7 253PQE has 10 cores and 20 threads.

Q: Which processor uses a smaller manufacturing process?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 is built on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core 7 253PQE uses a 10 nm process by Intel.

Q: Is there any benchmark where the AMD processor wins?

A: No. In the recorded head-to-head data, the Intel Core 7 253PQE wins all 15 benchmark comparisons.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench R23 multi-core test reveals the widest gap in the entire comparison. The Intel Core 7 253PQE scores 31390, while the AMD Ryzen 7 250 scores 14676, a delta of 53.2%. This is the largest percentage difference among the Cinebench tests. The R23 single-core result shows an even steeper percentage gap of 61.3%, with Intel at 4431 and AMD at 1715. The R15 tests follow the same pattern: Intel scores 3163 multi-core and 446 single-core, while AMD scores 2302 and 269 respectively, representing deltas of 27.2% and 39.7%.

The PassMark suite reinforces the Intel lead across different instruction types. The floating point math test shows Intel at 105279 against AMD's 53285, a 49.4% advantage. The physics test produces a 61.4% delta, with Intel at 2970 and AMD at 1147. The find prime numbers test shows the largest single gap at 64.6%, where Intel scores 206 and AMD scores 73. Integer math shows Intel at 137795 versus AMD's 91565, a 33.5% difference.

The smallest margin in the entire dataset comes from the PassMark single-thread tests. Intel scores 4389 while AMD scores 3678, a 16.2% advantage. This is still a decisive lead, but it is the closest the AMD processor comes to matching the Intel part. The multithread PassMark result shows Intel at 41656 against AMD's 25089, a 39.8% delta. Data compression shows Intel at 487335 versus AMD's 300708 (38.3% delta), and data encryption shows Intel at 25515 versus AMD's 17661 (30.8% delta). Extended instructions, random string sorting, and the remaining PassMark tests all land in the 30% to 40% range in favor of Intel.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ significantly. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 7 253PQE has 10 cores and 20 threads. Clock speeds also differ: the AMD part has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, while the Intel part has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz.

The thermal design power is a major differentiator. The AMD part is rated at 28 watts, while the Intel part is rated at 125 watts. The sockets are incompatible: AMD uses Socket FP8, while Intel uses Socket 1700. The integrated graphics differ as well, with the AMD part using the Radeon 780M and the Intel part using UHD Graphics 770.

Memory support shows a split. The AMD part supports DDR5 only, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory and show the same memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The AMD part does not support ECC memory, while the Intel part does. PCIe support differs: the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

The launch date and market segment also separate the two. The AMD part was released on 2025-01-05 and is classified as a mobile processor. The Intel part was released on 2026-03-08 and is classified as a desktop processor. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $409. The AMD part has no listed launch MSRP.

Architecture Differences

The manufacturing process is one of the clearest architectural splits. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel Core 7 253PQE uses a 10 nm process from Intel. The AMD part is built on the Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename, while the Intel part uses the Bartlett Lake codename. The AMD part lists its generation as Ryzen 7 (Zen 4 (Hawk Point)), while the Intel part lists Core 7 (Bartlett Lake).

Cache hierarchies differ in size and organization. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. The AMD part has 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die, while the Intel part has no transistor or die size data recorded.

The AMD part also carries the Radeon 780M integrated graphics, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770. These are different graphics architectures with different performance characteristics, though the database does not record a direct comparison between them. The AMD part is fabricated by TSMC, while the Intel part is fabricated by Intel, which explains the process node difference and the transistor density disparity.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous about raw performance. The Intel Core 7 253PQE outperforms the AMD Ryzen 7 250 in every recorded test, with deltas ranging from 16.2% in single-thread PassMark to 64.6% in the find prime numbers test. The Intel part also reaches the 91st percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 86th percentile for the AMD part. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-14900HX, a high-end mobile part, which it trails by only 0.2%. The AMD part's nearest rivals are similarly matched, with the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T and Intel Core i5-14490F within 0.2%.

The AMD Ryzen 7 250 is not a competitive compute part against the Intel Core 7 253PQE, but it occupies a different platform space. Its 28-watt TDP, mobile socket, and 4 nm TSMC process make it suitable for thin-and-light systems where the Intel part's 125-watt TDP and desktop socket would be impractical. The Intel part supports ECC memory and both DDR4 and DDR5, which broadens its platform compatibility on the desktop side.

The choice between these two processors depends entirely on the intended system. A desktop build seeking maximum throughput should select the Intel Core 7 253PQE, which delivers over double the Cinebench R23 multi-core score and nearly double the PassMark multithread score. A compact mobile system with strict power limits has no option but the AMD Ryzen 7 250, which delivers its 86th-percentile standing within a 28-watt envelope. The data does not support a single recommendation; it supports two different recommendations for two different platforms.