AMD Ryzen 7 250 vs Intel Core i7-14701E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data splits these two processors into distinct profiles. The Intel Core i7-14701E wins 9 of the 15 head-to-head tests, while the AMD Ryzen 7 250 takes 6. The average benchmark score for the AMD part is 38221 against 33206 for the Intel part, placing the AMD chip at the 86th percentile versus the Intel chip's 83rd percentile. The largest single margin in either direction belongs to the Intel part in Cinebench R23 single-core, where it scores 3133 against 1715, a 45.3% advantage. The AMD part counters with its biggest win in PassMark random string sorting, scoring 35861 versus 29158, a 23% edge.

In multi-threaded rendering, the Intel part is decisively ahead. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 22195 for the Intel chip against 14676 for the AMD chip, a 33.9% gap. The Cinebench R15 multi-core test is much closer, with the AMD part edging ahead 2302 to 2237, a 2.9% margin. This contrast suggests the Intel part scales more effectively under sustained all-core loads, while the AMD part holds its own in lighter multi-threaded bursts.

Single-core performance is consistently Intel-favored. Cinebench R23 single-core shows the 45.3% gap noted above. Cinebench R15 single-core records 315 for Intel against 269 for AMD, a 14.6% difference. PassMark single-thread repeats the 14.6% delta, with scores of 4305 and 3678. These results indicate a substantial per-thread advantage for the Intel architecture.

The AMD part wins several specialized throughput tests. PassMark data compression shows 300708 versus 282939, a 6.3% lead. PassMark data encryption delivers 17661 against 14862, an 18.8% advantage. PassMark extended instructions scores 21613 versus 18528, a 16.7% edge. PassMark integer math records 91565 against 81325, a 12.6% win. These wins cluster around data processing and cryptography-style workloads.

The Intel part dominates other specific tests. PassMark find prime numbers shows 176 against 73, a 58.5% gap, the second-largest margin in the comparison. PassMark physics records 2399 versus 1147, a 52.2% lead. PassMark floating point math scores 61873 against 53285, a 13.9% advantage. PassMark multithread shows 26112 versus 25089, a 3.9% edge for Intel.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. 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 i7-14701E uses Raptor Lake, specifically Raptor Lake-R, built on a 10 nm process at Intel with a die size of 257 mm². The AMD chip is a mobile part on AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel chip is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700.

Both have 8 cores and 16 threads, so the threading configuration is identical. Clock speeds differ notably. The AMD part has a 3.30 GHz base clock and a 5.10 GHz boost clock. The Intel part has a 2.60 GHz base clock and a 5.40 GHz boost clock. The Intel chip boosts higher, which aligns with its single-core wins, while the AMD chip starts from a higher base frequency.

Cache layouts differ in size and organization. The AMD part has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. The Intel part has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB shared L3. The Intel chip carries roughly double the L2 per core and more than double the shared L3, which contributes to its performance in cache-sensitive workloads.

Memory support splits the pair. The AMD part supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with no bandwidth figure recorded in the database. The AMD part does not support ECC memory; the Intel part does. PCIe capabilities also differ: the AMD chip provides Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while the Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD part uses Radeon 780M, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part's process node advantage, 4 nm versus 10 nm, explains its lower power envelope: 28 W TDP against 65 W TDP for the Intel part. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part released on 2025-01-05, while the Intel part released on 2024-06-30.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14701E is the stronger choice for single-threaded performance and physics-style workloads. The Cinebench R23 single-core gap of 45.3% is the defining result of this comparison. PassMark physics also favors Intel by 52.2%, and PassMark floating point math favors Intel by 13.9%. Applications that rely on per-core speed, such as lightly threaded rendering tasks, spreadsheet calculations, or legacy single-threaded software, will see a clear benefit from the Intel part.

The Intel part also takes the heavy multi-core rendering crown. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 33.9% lead, and PassMark multithread shows a 3.9% lead. For sustained all-core workloads like video encoding or 3D scene rendering, the Intel chip's larger L3 cache and higher boost clock appear to matter more than the AMD chip's process efficiency.

The AMD Ryzen 7 250 wins the data-processing cluster. PassMark data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, and integer math all go to AMD, with margins of 6.3%, 18.8%, 16.7%, and 12.6% respectively. Random string sorting is the AMD chip's largest win at 23%. These results point to strengths in compression tools, encryption routines, and integer-heavy data manipulation. The AMD chip also edges out the Intel part in Cinebench R15 multi-core by 2.9%, a narrow but real win in that lighter multi-threaded test.

The power envelope favors AMD as well. The 28 W TDP versus 65 W TDP is a substantial difference, and the AMD part achieves competitive or better results in several tests while drawing far less power on paper. For thermally constrained systems, the AMD chip's efficiency profile is a meaningful advantage.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 has an average benchmark score of 38221, compared to 33206 for the Intel Core i7-14701E. The AMD part also sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, versus the 83rd percentile for the Intel part.

Q: How large is the single-core performance gap?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E leads by 45.3% in Cinebench R23 single-core, scoring 3133 against 1715. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the Intel lead is 14.6%, with 315 against 269.

Q: Which processor wins in multi-core rendering?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E wins Cinebench R23 multi-core by 33.9%, scoring 22195 versus 14676. The AMD part wins Cinebench R15 multi-core by 2.9%, scoring 2302 against 2237.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any tests by a large margin?

A: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 leads by 23% in PassMark random string sorting, by 18.8% in data encryption, and by 16.7% in extended instructions. Its smallest win is 2.9% in Cinebench R15 multi-core.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for both processors?

A: Both the AMD Ryzen 7 250 and the Intel Core i7-14701E have 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 does not.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split based on workload. The Intel Core i7-14701E is the pick for users who prioritize single-thread speed, physics simulation, and sustained multi-core rendering. Its 45.3% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core and 33.9% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core are the largest performance advantages in the comparison. The larger L3 cache, 33 MB versus 16 MB, and higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz versus 5.10 GHz align with these wins. The desktop socket, DDR4 and DDR5 support, and ECC capability also give it flexibility in workstation-style builds.

The AMD Ryzen 7 250 is the pick for data-heavy workloads and efficiency-sensitive systems. It wins data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, integer math, and random string sorting, with margins up to 23%. Its 28 W TDP is less than half the Intel part's 65 W TDP, which makes it attractive for compact or thermally limited designs. The mobile socket and DDR5-only support indicate a different target platform, but the recorded benchmark data shows genuine strengths in encryption and compression tasks. The AMD part also holds a higher average benchmark score, 38221 versus 33206, and a higher percentile ranking at 86 versus 83.

Neither chip is universally faster. The Intel part wins the majority of tests, 9 of 15, but the AMD part wins the data-processing cluster and does so with substantially lower power draw. Users with integer-heavy or encryption-focused workloads should favor the AMD chip. Users with rendering, physics, or single-threaded tasks should favor the Intel chip.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 250 | Intel Core i7-14701E |

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

| Base clock | 3.30 GHz | 2.60 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.10 GHz | 5.40 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 |

| Die size | 178 mm² | 257 mm² |

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

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 16 MB (shared) | 33 MB (shared) |

| 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 |

| Multiplier unlocked | No | No |