AMD Ryzen 7 250 vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents a sharply divided picture between the AMD Ryzen 7 250 and the Intel Core 7 350. Out of 15 head-to-head comparisons, the AMD part claims 9 wins, while the Intel part takes 6. The scale of those wins, however, is anything but balanced.

The most dramatic separation occurs in PassMark integer math. The Ryzen 7 250 scores 91,565 against Intel's 33,734, a delta of 171.4%. This is the largest single margin in the entire comparison. Data compression shows a similar story, with AMD at 300,708 versus 143,123, a 110.1% advantage. Random string sorting follows at 108% ahead, with scores of 35,861 and 17,238 respectively. These three workloads point to a fundamental throughput advantage for the AMD design when processing large batches of parallel integer work.

Cinebench multicore results reinforce that pattern. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the Ryzen 7 250 scores 14,676 against 8,030 for the Core 7 350, an 82.8% lead. Cinebench R15 multicore shows a similar gap at 88.7%, with scores of 2,302 and 1,220. The extended instructions test also favors AMD by 79.4%, and multithread performance sits 65.4% higher at 25,089 versus 15,170. Data encryption delivers a 61.5% advantage for AMD, and floating point math is 24.5% ahead.

The Intel Core 7 350, meanwhile, wins every single-threaded contest recorded. In Cinebench R23 singlecore, Intel scores 2,046 against 1,715 for AMD, a 16.2% margin. Cinebench R15 singlecore goes to Intel by 7.9%, with 292 versus 269. PassMark single thread shows Intel at 4,100 against 3,678, a 10.3% lead. The find prime numbers test is the most lopsided single-thread win for Intel, 107 versus 73, a 31.8% margin. The physics test is nearly a tie, with Intel ahead by just 2.2% at 1,173 versus 1,147.

What the data implies is a CPU that dominates when all cores are engaged, but concedes ground when the workload relies on a single thread. The question becomes whether the use case leans toward parallel throughput or latency-sensitive single-core response.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head benchmark comparisons?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 wins 9 of the 15 recorded comparisons. The Intel Core 7 350 wins the remaining 6.

Q: How large is the multicore performance gap in Cinebench R23?

A: The Ryzen 7 250 scores 14,676 in Cinebench R23 multicore, while the Core 7 350 scores 8,030. That gives AMD an 82.8% advantage.

Q: Is the Intel Core 7 350 faster in any meaningful way?

A: Yes. The Intel part wins all single-threaded tests, including a 16.2% lead in Cinebench R23 singlecore and a 31.8% lead in PassMark find prime numbers. Its PassMark single thread score of 4,100 is 10.3% above AMD's 3,678.

Q: What does the average benchmark score say about overall performance?

A: The Ryzen 7 250 has an average benchmark score of 38,221, which places it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs. The Core 7 350 averages 17,779, placing it in the 71st percentile.

Q: How does the Intel part compare to its own nearest rivals?

A: The Core 7 350 sits within 0.7% of the Intel Core 5 120U, which scores 17,898. It is also within 0.6% of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT and 0.5% of the AMD EPYC 9374F.

Q: What is the closest benchmark result between the two?

A: The PassMark physics test is nearly even. Intel scores 1,173 and AMD scores 1,147, a difference of just 2.2%.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design families. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 350 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, built on a 3 nm process at Intel. The database does not list a transistor count or die size for the Intel part.

Core configuration diverges sharply. AMD provides 8 cores and 16 threads. Intel provides 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading on the Intel side. This thread count disparity is the most likely driver behind the AMD multicore wins. Cache layouts also differ. AMD uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel uses 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and only 6 MB of shared L3.

Memory architecture is another major split. AMD supports DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. Intel supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth. The narrower memory path on Intel likely constrains bandwidth-sensitive parallel workloads. Neither processor supports ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while Intel offers Gen 4 with only 6 lanes. Integrated graphics also differ: AMD uses the Radeon 780M, while Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. Both are mobile-market parts with locked multipliers, but their release dates are about 15 months apart, with AMD launching in January 2025 and Intel in April 2026.

Specification Differences

The core count is the most obvious specification gap: 8 cores and 16 threads for AMD versus 6 cores and 6 threads for Intel. Clock speeds also differ. AMD lists a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. Intel lists a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The AMD base clock is more than double the Intel base clock, though boost clocks are closer.

Thermal design power favors Intel. The Core 7 350 is rated at 15 W, while the Ryzen 7 250 is rated at 28 W. That 13 W difference matters for thin-and-light mobile designs. Process node and foundry differ: AMD uses TSMC at 4 nm, Intel uses its own foundry at 3 nm. Sockets differ too, with AMD on Socket FP8 and Intel on BGA 1516.

Memory support is not identical. AMD lists DDR5 only, while Intel lists DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The memory bus width differs, with AMD at dual-channel and Intel at single-channel. Memory bandwidth reflects that: 89.6 GB/s for AMD, 59.7 GB/s for Intel. L3 cache favors AMD at 16 MB shared versus 6 MB shared. L1 and L2 per-core capacities favor Intel, but those per-core figures do not offset the total L3 deficit.

The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $469. The database records no launch MSRP for the AMD part.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split based on workload type. For any multi-threaded task, the Ryzen 7 250 is the stronger processor. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 82.8% higher, its PassMark multithread score is 65.4% higher, and its integer math score is 171.4% higher. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration combined with dual-channel memory and 16 MB of L3 gives AMD a decisive structural advantage in parallel work.

The Core 7 350, however, holds the single-thread crown. Every recorded single-threaded test goes to Intel, with margins ranging from 7.9% to 31.8%. Its higher boost clock per core and 3 nm process likely contribute to that edge. The 15 W TDP also makes it the more power-efficient choice on paper, though the database does not include battery-life or sustained-load thermal measurements.

The average benchmark scores reinforce the hierarchy. AMD sits at 38,221 in the 86th percentile, while Intel sits at 17,779 in the 71st percentile. The percentile gap of 15 points reflects the overall performance spread. The nearest rivals for AMD are all within 0.2%, including the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H and the Intel Core i5-14490F. The nearest rivals for Intel are within 0.7%, including the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT and the Intel Core 5 120U.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 250 wins in every category that scales with core count and memory bandwidth. Integer math, data compression, random string sorting, extended instructions, data encryption, floating point math, and multithread performance all favor AMD by margins from 24.5% to 171.4%. Cinebench multicore results confirm the trend, with AMD ahead by 82.8% in R23 and 88.7% in R15. This makes it the appropriate choice for rendering, compilation, scientific computing, and any workload that can use 16 threads.

The Intel Core 7 350 wins in single-threaded responsiveness. Its PassMark single thread score of 4,100 is 10.3% higher than AMD's 3,678. Its Cinebench R23 singlecore score of 2,046 is 16.2% higher. The find prime numbers test shows the largest single-thread margin at 31.8%. This suggests an advantage for applications with heavy per-core latency demands, such as certain legacy workloads or lightly threaded interactive tasks. The physics test is effectively a draw, with Intel ahead by only 2.2%.

The 15 W TDP on Intel versus 28 W on AMD gives the Core 7 350 a thermal envelope advantage for fanless or ultraportable designs. The AMD part counters with a 28-core-thread count and more than double the L3 cache. The data does not show a single processor winning across the board, so the choice rests on whether the workload is parallel or serial.