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

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 250 and Intel Core i7-14701TE are both 8-core, 16-thread processors, but the benchmark data separates them into distinct roles. The Ryzen 7 250 wins 11 of the 15 head-to-head comparisons, while the Core i7-14701TE takes 4. The Ryzen 7 250 delivers a decisive advantage in most everyday and productivity-oriented workloads, particularly those involving data handling, encryption, and integer math. The Intel part, however, holds clear wins in Cinebench R23 and in prime number finding and physics simulations.

The database places the Ryzen 7 250 in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 38,221. The Core i7-14701TE sits in the 78th percentile with an average score of 26,013. That is a substantial overall gap, roughly 47% higher average score for the AMD part. The Ryzen 7 250's nearest rivals are the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T (0.1% higher score), the Intel Core i5-13600HX (0.1% lower), the Intel Core i5-14490F (0.2% higher), and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (0.2% lower). The Core i7-14701TE's closest competitors are all AMD parts: the Ryzen AI 5 340 (0.1% higher), the Ryzen 5 8640HS (0.4% lower), the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE (0.5% higher), and the Ryzen 5 8540U (0.7% lower).

For users prioritizing multi-threaded rendering in Cinebench R23, the Intel Core i7-14701TE is the pick, as it scores 17,035 versus 14,676 for the AMD part, a 13.8% lead. For single-core Cinebench R23, Intel again wins decisively: 2,405 versus 1,715, a 28.7% margin. However, for PassMark single-thread performance, the Ryzen 7 250 is 39.5% ahead with 3,678 versus 2,637. The split indicates that the Intel part excels in certain legacy rendering and physics tasks, while the AMD part dominates in broader system-level benchmarks.

The verdict: choose the AMD Ryzen 7 250 for general computing, data compression, encryption, and integer-heavy workloads. Choose the Intel Core i7-14701TE for Cinebench R23 rendering, prime number calculations, and physics-based simulations.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 uses the Zen 4 architecture on the Hawk Point codename, manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i7-14701TE uses Raptor Lake architecture on the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD die measures 178 mm² with 25,000 million transistors, while the Intel die is larger at 257 mm² with no transistor count recorded.

Cache configurations differ significantly. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. That gives Intel more than double the L3 cache, which likely contributes to its strong Cinebench R23 results.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 supports DDR5 only, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD part records a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, whereas the Intel part has no recorded bandwidth figure. ECC memory is supported only on the Intel chip. PCIe connectivity differs: the AMD part offers Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

The integrated graphics differ as well. AMD uses the Radeon 780M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part is a mobile segment processor on AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700. Both are active production parts with locked multipliers. The AMD part launched on January 5, 2025, while the Intel part launched on June 30, 2024.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 250 wins the majority of the tested workloads. In PassMark data compression, it scores 300,708 versus 220,520, a 36.4% advantage. Data encryption shows an even larger gap: 17,661 versus 11,699, a 51% lead. Extended instructions scoring favors AMD by 50.6% (21,613 versus 14,354). Integer math goes to AMD by 39.2% (91,565 versus 65,792). Random string sorting shows the largest AMD win at 57.6% (35,861 versus 22,760). Floating point math is closer but still favors AMD at 6.1% (53,285 versus 50,219). PassMark multi-thread goes to AMD by 25.2% (25,089 versus 20,042), and PassMark single-thread goes to AMD by 39.5% (3,678 versus 2,637). In Cinebench R15, AMD wins both multi-core (2,302 versus 1,716, a 34.1% lead) and single-core (269 versus 242, an 11.2% lead).

The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins in four areas. Cinebench R23 multi-core goes to Intel at 17,035 versus 14,676, a 13.8% lead. Cinebench R23 single-core goes to Intel at 2,405 versus 1,715, a 28.7% lead. PassMark find prime numbers goes to Intel at 143 versus 73, a 49% lead. PassMark physics goes to Intel at 1,860 versus 1,147, a 38.3% lead.

The pattern is clear: AMD dominates in data-centric and general arithmetic workloads, while Intel takes rendering, prime number search, and physics simulation. The AMD part also holds advantages in both Cinebench R15 tests, suggesting its strengths are more consistent across older benchmarks.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 has an average benchmark score of 38,221, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE scores 26,013. The AMD part also ranks in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, versus the 78th percentile for Intel.

Q: Does the Intel part win any multi-core test?

A: Yes, Intel wins Cinebench R23 multi-core with a score of 17,035 versus 14,676 for AMD, a 13.8% margin. However, AMD wins Cinebench R15 multi-core by 34.1% (2,302 versus 1,716) and PassMark multi-thread by 25.2% (25,089 versus 20,042).

Q: Which chip has more cache?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has more shared L3 cache at 33 MB versus 16 MB for the AMD Ryzen 7 250. Intel also has larger per-core L1 (80 KB versus 64 KB) and L2 (2 MB versus 1 MB) caches.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core i7-14701TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s; no bandwidth is recorded for the Intel part.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

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

Q: What are the process node differences?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i7-14701TE is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest win for the AMD Ryzen 7 250 comes in PassMark random string sorting, where it scores 35,861 versus 22,760 for the Intel part, a 57.6% advantage. Data encryption is close behind at a 51% lead (17,661 versus 11,699). Extended instructions show a 50.6% edge (21,613 versus 14,354). Integer math favors AMD by 39.2% (91,565 versus 65,792), and PassMark single-thread shows a 39.5% lead (3,678 versus 2,637). Data compression gives AMD a 36.4% win (300,708 versus 220,520). Cinebench R15 multi-core goes to AMD by 34.1% (2,302 versus 1,716), and Cinebench R15 single-core goes to AMD by 11.2% (269 versus 242). PassMark multi-thread favors AMD by 25.2% (25,089 versus 20,042), and floating point math shows a modest 6.1% AMD advantage (53,285 versus 50,219).

The biggest win for the Intel Core i7-14701TE is in PassMark find prime numbers, where it scores 143 versus 73, a 49% lead. PassMark physics gives Intel a 38.3% advantage (1,860 versus 1,147). Cinebench R23 single-core shows a 28.7% Intel lead (2,405 versus 1,715), and Cinebench R23 multi-core gives Intel a 13.8% win (17,035 versus 14,676).

The head-to-head tally stands at 11 wins for the AMD Ryzen 7 250 and 4 wins for the Intel Core i7-14701TE. The AMD part's wins are generally larger in magnitude, with four tests exceeding a 39% delta, while Intel's largest win is 49%. The data confirms that the AMD processor is the more consistently dominant part across the recorded benchmark suite, despite Intel's specific strengths in rendering and physics.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every fundamental specification except core and thread counts, which are identical at 8 cores and 16 threads.

• Base clock: AMD Ryzen 7 250 runs at 3.30 GHz; Intel Core i7-14701TE runs at 2.10 GHz.
• Boost clock: AMD reaches 5.10 GHz; Intel reaches 5.20 GHz.
• TDP: AMD is rated at 28 W; Intel is rated at 45 W.
• Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8; Intel uses Intel Socket 1700.
• Architecture: AMD uses Zen 4 (Hawk Point); Intel uses Raptor Lake (Raptor Lake-R).
• Process node: AMD is 4 nm; Intel is 10 nm.
• Foundry: AMD uses TSMC; Intel uses its own fabs.
• Die size: AMD measures 178 mm²; Intel measures 257 mm².
• Transistors: AMD has 25,000 million; Intel has no recorded count.
• L1 cache: AMD has 64 KB per core; Intel has 80 KB per core.
• L2 cache: AMD has 1 MB per core; Intel has 2 MB per core.
• L3 cache: AMD has 16 MB shared; Intel has 33 MB shared.
• Memory support: AMD supports DDR5 only; Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5.
• Memory bandwidth: AMD records 89.6 GB/s; Intel has no recorded figure.
• ECC memory: Not supported on AMD; supported on Intel.
• PCIe: AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes; Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes.
• Integrated graphics: AMD uses Radeon 780M; Intel uses UHD Graphics 770.
• Market segment: AMD is mobile; Intel is desktop.
• Release date: AMD launched January 5, 2025; Intel launched June 30, 2024.
• Multiplier unlocked: Neither part is unlocked.