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

AMD Ryzen 7 250 versus Intel Core i5-14401TE is a matchup between two actively produced processors aimed at different segments of the market. The Ryzen 7 250 is a mobile part built on AMD’s Zen 4 architecture with an 8-core, 16-thread configuration, while the Core i5-14401TE is a desktop-oriented Raptor Lake Refresh chip with 6 cores and 12 threads. The recorded benchmark data for the Ryzen 7 250 is extensive, whereas the Core i5-14401TE has no benchmark scores in the database. This absence of comparative measurements shapes the entire analysis.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Direct head-to-head benchmark results between the two processors are not recorded in the database. The head-to-head section lists no tests, no scores, and no win counts for either side. Therefore, the only quantitative path to evaluation is through the Ryzen 7 250’s own benchmark scores and its percentile placement, alongside the architectural and specification differences between the two chips.

The Ryzen 7 250 delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14676 and a single-core score of 1715. In Cinebench R15, it scores 2302 multi-core and 269 single-core. These figures place the processor at the 86th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 38221. The nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T with an average score of 38194 (a delta of 0.1 percent), the Intel Core i5-13600HX at 38261 (delta of negative 0.1 percent), the Intel Core i5-14490F at 38149 (delta of 0.2 percent), and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H at 38312 (delta of negative 0.2 percent). These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, indicating that the Ryzen 7 250 performs in a very tight band around these comparable chips. The data shows that the Ryzen 7 250 is statistically tied with these rivals in aggregate performance, despite differences in core counts and power envelopes.

The Passmark suite provides additional detail. The Ryzen 7 250 achieves a multi-thread score of 25089, a single-thread score of 3678, and an integer math score of 91565. Floating point math reaches 53285, while extended instructions score 21613. Data compression scores 300708, data encryption 17661, and random string sorting 35861. Physics processing scores 1147, and find prime numbers scores 73. These numbers are the only recorded performance data for either processor in this comparison. Since the Core i5-14401TE has no benchmark entries, no direct comparison can be drawn from measured results.

The percentile data for the Core i5-14401TE shows it at the 50th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of zero. This zero average score reflects the absence of recorded measurements rather than a literal performance result. The Ryzen 7 250’s 86th percentile placement, by contrast, is based on 15 separate benchmark scores. The gap between the 86th and 50th percentile positions is significant, but the interpretation must account for the missing data on the Intel side.

The Verdict

Based strictly on the recorded data, the AMD Ryzen 7 250 is the only processor in this comparison with measurable performance. Its 8 cores, 16 threads, and boost clock of 5.10 GHz produce a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14676 and a single-core score of 1715. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has no benchmark scores in the database, so any claim about its relative performance would be unsupported by measurements. The data indicates that the Ryzen 7 250 operates in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core i5-14401TE sits at the 50th percentile, a positioning that reflects its lack of recorded scores rather than a verified performance level.

For a user choosing between these two processors based on database evidence alone, the Ryzen 7 250 is the clear selection because it has demonstrated scores across multiple workloads. The Core i5-14401TE offers no measured results to evaluate. The Ryzen 7 250 also has a higher core count (8 versus 6), a higher thread count (16 versus 12), and a higher boost clock (5.10 GHz versus 4.50 GHz). These architectural advantages align with its benchmark output. The Intel part has a higher base clock advantage in terms of power efficiency at 45 watts TDP versus 28 watts for AMD, but the Ryzen chip’s lower TDP does not appear to limit its performance in the recorded tests.

The verdict from the data is straightforward: the Ryzen 7 250 is the verified performer, and the Core i5-14401TE remains an unmeasured entity in the database. No recommendation can be made for the Intel processor based on benchmark results because none exist.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 7 250 wins in every category where measurements are available, simply because it is the only chip with scores. The Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 14676 indicates strong parallel processing capability, suitable for rendering, compilation, and heavy multi-threaded workloads. The single-core score of 1715 in the same test suggests responsive single-threaded application performance. Passmark integer math at 91565 and floating point math at 53285 show balanced arithmetic throughput. Data compression at 300708 and encryption at 17661 point to solid data handling. The multi-thread score of 25089 reinforces the multi-core strength.

The Core i5-14401TE has no wins because no benchmark data exists. Its specification sheet indicates 6 cores and 12 threads, a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, and support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory. These specifications could theoretically support workloads in a desktop environment, but the database contains no scores to confirm any performance level. The processor’s market segment is desktop, and it uses the Intel Socket 1700, whereas the Ryzen 7 250 uses AMD Socket FP8 for mobile. This distinction means the Intel part could be suited for fixed installations, while the AMD part is designed for portable systems. However, without benchmark results, any claim of a win for the Intel chip is unsupported.

The Ryzen 7 250 also wins on features such as integrated graphics with Radeon 780M, versus the Intel UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part has a smaller die size at 178 mm² compared to Intel’s 215 mm², and it uses a 4 nm process from TSMC versus Intel’s 10 nm node. These manufacturing differences contribute to the AMD chip’s lower TDP of 28 watts versus 45 watts. The data shows that the Ryzen 7 250 delivers its scores within a lower power envelope, which is a measurable advantage in efficiency.

FAQ

Q: What is the Cinebench R23 multi-core score for the AMD Ryzen 7 250?

A: The Ryzen 7 250 scores 14676 in Cinebench R23 multi-core.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-14401TE have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No, the database contains no benchmark entries for the Core i5-14401TE. Its average benchmark score is recorded as zero, and its percentile placement is 50th, reflecting the absence of measurements.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What are the boost clocks for the two processors?

A: The Ryzen 7 250 has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Core i5-14401TE has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a lower TDP?

A: The Ryzen 7 250 has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Core i5-14401TE has a TDP of 45 watts.

Q: What is the Ryzen 7 250’s percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The Ryzen 7 250 is at the 86th percentile, based on its average benchmark score of 38221.

Architecture Differences

The two processors differ fundamentally in architecture. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 uses Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It contains 25,000 million transistors on a die size of 178 mm². The Intel Core i5-14401TE uses Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a die size of 215 mm². The transistor count for the Intel part is not recorded in the database.

Cache configurations also differ. The Ryzen 7 250 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i5-14401TE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. These cache sizes are part of the architectural design and contribute to how each processor handles data.

Memory support varies as well. The Ryzen 7 250 supports DDR5 memory only, with dual-channel memory bus and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Core i5-14401TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, also with a dual-channel bus, but its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database. ECC memory support differs: the Intel part supports ECC, while the AMD part does not.

PCIe capabilities are distinct. The Ryzen 7 250 uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The Core i5-14401TE uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). This means the Intel processor supports a newer PCIe generation, but with fewer lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Ryzen 7 250 includes Radeon 780M graphics, while the Core i5-14401TE includes UHD Graphics 730. Both are integrated solutions, but they are different implementations.

Market segments also separate these chips. The Ryzen 7 250 is a mobile processor, as indicated by its AMD Socket FP8. The Core i5-14401TE is a desktop processor, using Intel Socket 1700. This placement affects the types of systems in which each can be installed.

Specification Differences

The specification differences between the two processors are clear across multiple fields. Core count: the Ryzen 7 250 has 8 cores, the Core i5-14401TE has 6. Thread count: 16 versus 12. Base clock: the AMD part runs at 3.30 GHz, the Intel part at 2.00 GHz. Boost clock: 5.10 GHz versus 4.50 GHz. TDP: 28 watts versus 45 watts. Socket: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel Socket 1700. Architecture: Zen 4 versus Raptor Lake. Process node: 4 nm versus 10 nm. Foundry: TSMC versus Intel. Die size: 178 mm² versus 215 mm².

Cache specifications also differ in each level. L1 cache per core is 64 KB on the AMD side and 80 KB on the Intel side. L2 cache per core is 1 MB versus 1.25 MB. L3 cache is 16 MB shared versus 20 MB shared. Memory support shows DDR5 only for AMD, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded as 89.6 GB/s for AMD, with no figure for Intel. ECC memory is supported by Intel but not by AMD. PCIe generation differs: Gen 4 with 20 lanes for AMD, Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon 780M for AMD and UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. Market segment is mobile for AMD and desktop for Intel. Release dates differ, with the Ryzen 7 250 released on January 5, 2025, and the Core i5-14401TE released on June 30, 2024. Both processors have locked multipliers, meaning neither supports overclocking through a multiplier change.

The production status for both is active. The Ryzen 7 250 has a part number of 100-000001722, while the Core i5-14401TE has a part number of Q4T4SRNJP. These identifiers are recorded in the database but do not affect performance.

The Ryzen 7 250’s transistor count is listed as 25,000 million, while the Intel part has no recorded transistor count. The database also records the Ryzen 7 250’s average benchmark score as 38221, with the Core i5-14401TE at zero. These specification differences, combined with the benchmark data, provide a complete picture of what the database knows about each processor. The Ryzen 7 250 is a higher-core, higher-clock, more power-efficient mobile chip with extensive performance measurements. The Core i5-14401TE is a lower-core, lower-clock desktop chip with support for both DDR4 and DDR5 and ECC memory, but no recorded performance results.