AMD Ryzen 7 250 vs Intel Core i5-14501E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen 7 250 but no benchmark scores for the Intel Core i5-14501E. Consequently, direct head-to-head measurements are unavailable. The AMD part's scores, however, can be interpreted against its nearest rivals in the database. The Ryzen 7 250 achieves an average benchmark score of 38,221, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs tracked. Its closest competitor, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H, posts an average score of 38,312, a delta of -0.2%, meaning the AMD chip trails by roughly 0.2%. Against the Intel Core i5-13600HX, which scores 38,261, the Ryzen 7 250 is behind by 0.1%. The AMD processor edges ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T (38,194) by 0.1% and the Intel Core i5-14490F (38,149) by 0.2%. These deltas are minimal, indicating the Ryzen 7 250 sits in a tightly contested performance band.

Looking at the AMD chip's individual results, multi-threaded workloads show strong throughput. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 14,676, while the Cinebench R15 multi-core result is 2,302. Single-core performance is also notable: Cinebench R23 single-core reaches 1,715 and Cinebench R15 single-core hits 269. PassMark tests further break down the workload profile. Integer math scores 91,565, floating point math reaches 53,285, and extended instructions (SIMD) score 21,613. Data compression yields 300,708, while data encryption scores 17,661. The multi-thread PassMark result is 25,089, with a physics score of 1,147 and random string sorting at 35,861. Prime number finding is comparatively low at 73, a common trait for Zen 4 cores under this specific test. The single-thread PassMark score is 3,678.

Because the Intel Core i5-14501E has no recorded benchmarks, the database cannot confirm whether it outperforms or trails the AMD part in any test. The Intel chip's percentile rank is 50, well below the Ryzen 7 250's 86th percentile, but this percentile is derived from its average score of 0, which reflects missing data rather than actual performance. The lack of head-to-head entries prevents any definitive win/loss tally; both winsA and winsB remain at 0.

FAQ

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 7 250 compare to its nearest rivals in average score?

A: The Ryzen 7 250 has an average benchmark score of 38,221. It is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T (38,194) and 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14490F (38,149). It trails the Intel Core i5-13600HX (38,261) by 0.1% and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (38,312) by 0.2%.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501E boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 7 250 boosts to 5.10 GHz. Both have a base clock of 3.30 GHz.

Q: Do these processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-14501E supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but the database records no memory bandwidth figure for it.

Q: What integrated graphics do they use?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 uses the Radeon 780M. The Intel Core i5-14501E uses UHD Graphics 770.

Q: Which processor has a higher L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501E has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, compared to 16 MB shared on the AMD Ryzen 7 250.

Architecture Differences

The two processors stem from fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 is built on Zen 4 architecture with the codename Hawk Point, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14501E uses Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, on Intel's 10 nm process. The AMD chip is a mobile part using AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel chip is a desktop part using Intel Socket 1700.

Transistor counts differ significantly. The AMD processor integrates 25,000 million transistors on a die size of 178 mm². The Intel processor has no recorded transistor count but uses a larger die at 215 mm². Cache hierarchies also diverge. The AMD chip provides 64 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip offers 80 KB of L1 per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core, with 24 MB of shared L3. This gives Intel a larger total cache footprint, particularly in L3.

PCIe support differs as well. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core i5-14501E uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part also supports ECC memory, a feature absent on the AMD part. The AMD chip includes Radeon 780M integrated graphics, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770.

Release timelines show the AMD part launched in January 2025, while the Intel part launched in June 2024. Both are listed as Active in production status. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not an official feature for either.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 250 | Intel Core i5-14501E |

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

| Cores | 8 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 12 |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Raptor Lake-R |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | Not recorded |

| Die Size | 178 mm² | 215 mm² |

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

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

| L3 Cache (shared) | 16 MB | 24 MB |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

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

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

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

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 780M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

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

The TDP difference is substantial: 28 W for the AMD part versus 65 W for the Intel part. This reflects the mobile versus desktop positioning. The AMD chip's lower power envelope, combined with its higher transistor count on a smaller process node, indicates a design optimized for efficiency. The Intel chip's higher TDP and larger die suggest a desktop-oriented design with more headroom for sustained load.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 250 demonstrates clear strengths in multi-threaded productivity based on its recorded benchmarks. With 8 cores and 16 threads, it delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14,676 and a Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 2,302. PassMark multi-thread results reach 25,089, with integer math at 91,565 and floating point math at 53,285. Data compression scores 300,708, indicating strong performance for archiving and file-handling tasks. The 86th percentile ranking across all CPUs reinforces that this processor sits well above the median for general-purpose workloads.

The Intel Core i5-14501E, despite lacking recorded benchmark scores, offers architectural advantages that could favor specific use cases. Its 5.20 GHz boost clock is 0.10 GHz higher than the AMD part, which may benefit lightly threaded applications that rely on raw clock speed. The larger 24 MB L3 cache, compared to 16 MB on the AMD chip, could improve hit rates in cache-sensitive workloads. The Intel part also supports DDR4 memory, providing compatibility with older platforms, and includes ECC memory support, which is relevant for error-sensitive compute environments. Its PCIe Gen 5 interface, despite fewer lanes (16 versus 20), offers higher per-lane bandwidth for newer peripherals.

For power-sensitive mobile deployments, the AMD Ryzen 7 250 is positioned favorably with its 28 W TDP. The Intel part's 65 W TDP suggests it is intended for desktop builds where power draw is less constrained. The AMD chip's smaller process node (4 nm versus 10 nm) and higher transistor density (25,000 million versus no recorded count) point to an efficiency-focused design.

The nearest rival comparisons for the AMD part show it trading blows with Intel's mid-range desktop and mobile chips. The 0.1% and 0.2% deltas against the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T and Intel Core i5-14490F indicate near-parity performance in average score. The Intel Core i5-14501E, lacking any benchmark entries, cannot be positioned against these results. The database records no head-to-head tests between the two processors, so any claim of superiority in specific applications remains unsupported by measured data.

In summary, the AMD Ryzen 7 250 wins on core count, thread count, memory bandwidth (89.6 GB/s versus no recorded figure), and efficiency metrics. The Intel Core i5-14501E wins on boost clock, cache capacity, memory type flexibility, ECC support, and PCIe generation. Without benchmark scores for the Intel part, the database cannot assign a performance winner in any workload category. The available data supports the AMD chip's broad multi-threaded capability and high percentile ranking, while the Intel chip's specifications suggest potential strengths in single-threaded and cache-bound tasks that remain unverified by test results.