AMD Ryzen 7 250 vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results split cleanly along workload type, with each processor taking two of the four recorded tests. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 wins the Cinebench R15 tests, while the Intel Core i5-14401E wins the Cinebench R23 tests.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Ryzen 7 250 scores 2302 against 1830 for the i5-14401E, a 25.8% advantage. This is the largest delta in either direction across the four tests. The single-core R15 result is closer: 269 for AMD versus 258 for Intel, a 4.3% edge. Both R15 wins belong to the Ryzen part, and the multi-core margin suggests the AMD processor's thread arrangement handles the older renderer's workload more efficiently.

The Cinebench R23 results flip the picture decisively. In multi-core, the i5-14401E scores 18161 against 14676 for the Ryzen 7 250, a 19.2% lead for Intel. The single-core R23 test shows an even larger gap: 2564 for Intel versus 1715 for AMD, a 33.1% difference. That 33.1% single-core margin is the largest performance spread in the entire comparison. The R23 single-core test is particularly punishing on the AMD part, which trails by over 800 points despite having a higher listed boost clock.

Looking at the broader database context, the Ryzen 7 250 sits at the 86th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 38221. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T at 38194 (0.1% ahead), the Intel Core i5-13600HX at 38261 (0.1% behind), the Intel Core i5-14490F at 38149 (0.2% ahead), and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H at 38312 (0.2% behind). These four rivals bracket the Ryzen part within a 0.4% band, indicating that the AMD processor sits in a tightly contested performance tier.

The Intel Core i5-14401E occupies the 60th percentile with an average benchmark score of 5253. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 at 5259 (0.1% behind), the Intel Core i7-11700B at 5241 (0.2% ahead), the Intel Core i9-10850K at 5240 (0.2% ahead), and the Intel Core i5-13400T at 5210 (0.8% ahead). The i5-14401E's average score is substantially lower than the Ryzen part's, though this gap is driven largely by the fact that the Intel processor has only six recorded benchmark entries, all from Cinebench, while the AMD part has fifteen entries spanning PassMark tests as well.

The PassMark data for the Ryzen 7 250 provides additional context for its multi-threaded capabilities. The processor scores 25089 in PassMark multithread, 300708 in data compression, 17661 in data encryption, 21613 in extended instructions, 73 in find prime numbers, 53285 in floating point math, 91565 in integer math, 1147 in physics, 35861 in random string sorting, and 3678 in single-thread. These figures are not available for the i5-14401E, so direct cross-processor comparison on these workloads is not possible from the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design schools. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 uses a Zen 4 architecture on the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It packs 8 cores and 16 threads, with base and boost clocks of 3.30 GHz and 5.10 GHz respectively. The die measures 178 mm² and contains 25,000 million transistors. Cache is organized as 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3.

The Intel Core i5-14401E uses a Raptor Lake architecture on the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with base and boost clocks of 2.50 GHz and 4.70 GHz. The die measures 215 mm², which is larger than the AMD part despite containing fewer transistors (the Intel transistor count is not recorded in the database). Cache is organized as 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3.

Thread counts differ: the Ryzen 7 250 offers 16 threads against 12 for the i5-14401E. This gives AMD a 33% advantage in logical processor count, which likely contributes to its strong R15 multi-core showing. However, the Intel part counters with a larger L3 cache (20 MB versus 16 MB) and more L2 per core (1.25 MB versus 1 MB).

The memory and I/O landscapes also diverge. The Ryzen 7 250 supports only DDR5 with dual-channel access and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The i5-14401E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, though its memory bandwidth is not recorded. The Intel part supports ECC memory, while the AMD part does not. PCIe connectivity differs: the AMD processor provides Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while the Intel processor provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Ryzen 7 250 uses a Radeon 780M, while the i5-14401E uses UHD Graphics 730. The socket situation is completely different: the AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8 (a mobile socket), while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700 (a desktop socket). The market segments reflect this: the Ryzen 7 250 is classified as Mobile, while the i5-14401E is Desktop.

Power envelopes are not directly comparable given the different segments. The Ryzen 7 250 has a TDP of 28, while the i5-14401E has a TDP of 65. The AMD part is locked (multiplier not unlocked), and so is the Intel part.

Release timing shows the AMD part arrived later: January 2025 for the Ryzen 7 250 versus June 2024 for the i5-14401E. Both remain in active production.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads. The AMD part offers two additional physical cores and four additional threads.

Q: How do the Cinebench R15 results compare?

A: The Ryzen 7 250 wins both R15 tests. In multi-core, it scores 2302 versus 1830 for the i5-14401E, a 25.8% advantage. In single-core, it scores 269 versus 258, a 4.3% edge.

Q: How do the Cinebench R23 results compare?

A: The i5-14401E wins both R23 tests. In multi-core, it scores 18161 versus 14676 for the Ryzen 7 250, a 19.2% lead. In single-core, it scores 2564 versus 1715, a 33.1% advantage.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Ryzen 7 250 supports DDR5 only. The i5-14401E supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-14401E supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 does not.

Q: What is the market segment for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 is classified as a Mobile processor using AMD Socket FP8. The Intel Core i5-14401E is classified as a Desktop processor using Intel Socket 1700.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 250 | Intel Core i5-14401E |

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

| Cores | 8 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 3.30 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 28 | 65 |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Ryzen 7 (Zen 4 (Hawk Point)) | Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | Not recorded |

| Die Size | 178 mm² | 215 mm² |

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

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB (shared) | 20 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC Memory | false | true |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 780M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2025-01-05 | 2024-06-30 |

| Part Number | 100-000001722 | Q49JSRNJS |

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 250 wins in scenarios that favor its higher thread count and its stronger showing in the Cinebench R15 workload. The 25.8% multi-core advantage in R15 is substantial, and the 4.3% single-core edge in that same test suite means the AMD part leads across the older renderer. The mobile form factor, 28 TDP, and 4 nm process also position it for power-sensitive deployments. Its PassMark results, available only for this part in the database, show strong figures in data compression (300708), integer math (91565), and floating point math (53285), suggesting broad multi-threaded utility beyond rendering.

The Intel Core i5-14401E wins in scenarios that require maximum single-core throughput and newer rendering workloads. The 33.1% single-core advantage in Cinebench R23 is the standout metric in this comparison, and the 19.2% multi-core lead in the same test shows that the Intel part scales well in that specific renderer despite having fewer threads. The larger L3 cache (20 MB versus 16 MB), higher TDP (65 versus 28), and desktop socket make it suited for sustained desktop workloads. The ECC memory support adds a reliability feature absent from the AMD part, and the Gen 5 PCIe interface provides newer I/O capability.

The split is clean: the Ryzen 7 250 dominates the R15 suite and offers more threads, while the i5-14401E dominates the R23 suite with a decisive single-core margin. For applications similar to R15's workload pattern, the AMD part holds the edge. For applications resembling R23's demands, particularly single-threaded performance, the Intel part is clearly ahead.