AMD Ryzen 7 250 vs Intel Core i9-14901E Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmark comparisons?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E dominates the head-to-head benchmark suite, winning 13 of 15 tests. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 wins only 2 tests (PassMark data compression and PassMark extended instructions).

Q: How do these processors compare in overall average benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 has an average benchmark score of 38221, while the Intel Core i9-14901E scores 37911. Despite the Intel chip winning more individual tests, the AMD chip has a slightly higher overall average score, and both sit at the 86th percentile versus all CPUs.

Q: What is the biggest performance gap in the head-to-head results?

A: The largest single-test gap is in Cinebench R23 single-core, where the Intel Core i9-14901E leads by 52.8%. The second-largest gap is in PassMark physics, where Intel leads by 62.3% — though the larger percentage gap is actually in Cinebench R23 single-core due to its higher base score.

Q: Are these processors similar in core and thread counts?

A: Yes, both feature 8 cores and 16 threads. They differ significantly in other architectural aspects, including process node (4 nm for AMD vs 10 nm for Intel), cache hierarchy, and memory support.

Q: Which processor has higher clock speeds?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E has a higher boost clock at 5.60 GHz compared to the AMD Ryzen 7 250's 5.10 GHz. However, the AMD chip has a higher base clock at 3.30 GHz versus Intel's 2.80 GHz.

Q: What are the power consumption differences?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 has a TDP of 28 W, while the Intel Core i9-14901E has a TDP of 65 W. This makes the AMD chip considerably more power-efficient on paper.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 250 is built on TSMC's 4 nm process with a 178 mm² die size and 25,000 million transistors, using the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename. The Intel Core i9-14901E uses Intel's 10 nm process with a larger 257 mm² die, based on Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename. The manufacturing process difference is substantial: AMD's 4 nm node versus Intel's 10 nm node indicates a significant generational advantage for AMD in transistor density.

Cache hierarchies diverge considerably. The AMD chip provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip counters with 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a much larger 36 MB of shared L3 cache. This gives Intel a 20 MB advantage in L3 cache capacity, which helps in workloads that repeatedly access large datasets.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 supports only DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core i9-14901E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, though its memory bandwidth figure is not listed. ECC memory is supported on the Intel chip but not on the AMD chip, which matters for workstation and server-adjacent use cases.

PCIe capabilities also diverge: AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The newer PCIe generation on the Intel side provides higher potential bandwidth for compatible devices. Integrated graphics differ as well — AMD includes the Radeon 780M, while Intel includes UHD Graphics 770. The AMD chip uses Socket FP8, indicating a mobile-focused design, whereas Intel uses Socket 1700, a desktop platform.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 250 carves out a clear niche in specific compute workloads. It wins PassMark data compression by 4.1%, achieving a score of 300708 versus Intel's 288777. This suggests strong integer throughput in compression algorithms. More notably, it wins PassMark extended instructions by 25.3% (21613 vs 17249), indicating superior SIMD and vector instruction execution. These wins point toward suitability for data-heavy, instruction-diverse workloads such as compression utilities and certain scientific computing tasks.

The Intel Core i9-14901E wins across nearly every other category, but its biggest advantages are in single-core performance and physics simulation. The 52.8% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core (3635 vs 1715) indicates a massive edge in lightly-threaded applications like legacy software, web browsing, and productivity apps. Its 62.3% lead in PassMark physics (3041 vs 1147) suggests strong performance in physics-based simulations, often relevant in 3D rendering and engineering tools.

For multi-threaded workloads, Intel holds a 43% advantage in Cinebench R23 multicore (25753 vs 14676) and a 17.2% lead in PassMark multithread (30298 vs 25089). This makes the Intel chip the better choice for video encoding, 3D rendering, and other heavily parallel tasks. The Intel chip also wins integer math by 18.8% (112736 vs 91565) and floating-point math by 34.3% (81089 vs 53285), covering both general arithmetic and scientific floating-point operations.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 250 | Intel Core i9-14901E |

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

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Raptor Lake-R |

| Process Node | 4 nm (TSMC) | 10 nm (Intel) |

| Base Clock | 3.30 GHz | 2.80 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 5.60 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| 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) | 36 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

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

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes | Gen 5, 16 Lanes |

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

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

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

| Die Size | 178 mm² | 257 mm² |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | Not listed |

Both processors have 8 cores and 16 threads, are actively in production, and lack an unlocked multiplier. Neither has a listed launch MSRP in the data.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench results paint a stark picture. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Intel Core i9-14901E scores 2595 against the AMD Ryzen 7 250's 2302, a lead of 11.3%. The single-core test shows a larger gap: Intel scores 366 versus AMD's 269, a 26.5% advantage. Moving to Cinebench R23, the gap widens dramatically — Intel scores 25753 versus AMD's 14676 in multicore, a 43% difference, and 3635 versus 1715 in single-core, a massive 52.8% difference. These results indicate that Intel's architecture delivers significantly higher performance per clock in both lightly-threaded and heavily-threaded rendering workloads.

The PassMark suite tells a more nuanced story. AMD wins data compression with a score of 300708 versus Intel's 288777, a 4.1% margin. AMD also wins extended instructions decisively at 21613 versus 17249, a 25.3% advantage. However, Intel sweeps the remaining PassMark tests. Data encryption goes to Intel by 4.9% (18571 vs 17661). Prime number finding shows Intel at 189 versus AMD's 73, a 61.4% gap that suggests Intel's integer division and modulo operations are far faster. Floating-point math favors Intel by 34.3% (81089 vs 53285), while integer math goes to Intel by 18.8% (112736 vs 91565).

The multithreaded PassMark score gives Intel a 17.2% win (30298 vs 25089), and the physics test shows Intel at 3041 versus AMD's 1147, a 62.3% difference — the largest raw percentage gap in the entire comparison. Random string sorting favors Intel by 8.4% (39138 vs 35861), and single-thread performance gives Intel a 15.5% edge (4354 vs 3678). The pattern is consistent: Intel wins the majority of computational tests, often by large margins, while AMD's wins are concentrated in specific instruction-heavy workloads like data compression and extended instruction sets. Despite this, the AMD chip's overall average benchmark score (38221) is slightly higher than Intel's (37911), reflecting the fact that AMD's wins, while fewer, contribute to a competitive aggregate score in the broader benchmark database.