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

The Verdict

The recorded data positions the AMD Ryzen 7 250 and Intel Core i9-14901KE as fundamentally different processors despite matching core and thread counts. The Ryzen 7 250 is a mobile-focused, low-power part with a full benchmark suite, while the i9-14901KE is a desktop part with no recorded benchmark scores in the database. The Ryzen 7 250 achieves an average benchmark score of 38221 and sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, placing it near the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T (38194, 0.1% delta), the Intel Core i5-13600HX (38261, -0.1% delta), the Intel Core i5-14490F (38149, 0.2% delta), and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (38312, -0.2% delta). The i9-14901KE, by contrast, has an average benchmark score of 0 and a 50th percentile ranking, with no rival comparisons available.

For users selecting strictly from the data, the Ryzen 7 250 is the only option with measurable performance evidence. Its 86th percentile ranking indicates it outperforms the majority of all recorded CPUs, and its closest rivals are separated by less than 0.2%, meaning the Ryzen 7 250 delivers performance statistically equivalent to those four Intel parts. The i9-14901KE cannot be evaluated on performance grounds because the database contains no benchmark results for it. The i9-14901KE offers a higher boost clock (5.80 GHz versus 5.10 GHz), a larger L3 cache (36 MB versus 16 MB), and ECC memory support, but without recorded scores, those specifications cannot be translated into measured performance advantages. The Ryzen 7 250 is the clear choice for anyone requiring verified performance data.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturers and use entirely distinct architectures. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, while the Intel Core i9-14901KE uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename. The Ryzen 7 250 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, whereas the i9-14901KE uses a 10 nm process at Intel. The Ryzen 7 250 has a die size of 178 mm² and contains 25,000 million transistors; the i9-14901KE has a larger die at 257 mm², though the database records no transistor count for it.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The Ryzen 7 250 provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The i9-14901KE offers 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The Intel part therefore has a larger cache at every level, which typically supports higher sustained throughput in cache-heavy workloads, though the database provides no benchmark evidence for the i9-14901KE to confirm this.

The Ryzen 7 250 integrates a Radeon 780M graphics unit, while the i9-14901KE uses Intel UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part is classified as a mobile processor and uses the AMD Socket FP8, whereas the Intel part is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700. The Ryzen 7 250 supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes; the i9-14901KE supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The i9-14901KE is also multiplier-unlocked, while the Ryzen 7 250 is locked. Memory support also diverges: the Ryzen 7 250 supports DDR5 only, while the i9-14901KE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The Ryzen 7 250 has a dual-channel memory bus with a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s; the i9-14901KE has a dual-channel bus but no recorded bandwidth figure. The i9-14901KE supports ECC memory, while the Ryzen 7 250 does not.

The release dates differ by roughly six months, with the i9-14901KE released on 2024-06-30 and the Ryzen 7 250 released on 2025-01-05. Both parts remain in active production.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table in the database is empty, and the win counters for both processors are zero. This means no direct comparison scores exist between the AMD Ryzen 7 250 and the Intel Core i9-14901KE. The Ryzen 7 250 nevertheless has a complete benchmark profile, and those results can be interpreted against its nearest rivals, all of which are Intel parts.

In Cinebench R23, the Ryzen 7 250 scores 14676 in multicore and 1715 in singlecore. In Cinebench R15, it scores 2302 in multicore and 269 in singlecore. These scores support an 86th percentile ranking across all CPUs. Its nearest rival by average score is the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H at 38312, which is 0.2% ahead of the Ryzen 7 250. The Intel Core i5-13600HX is 0.1% ahead at 38261, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T is 0.1% behind at 38194 and the Intel Core i5-14490F is 0.2% behind at 38149. In practical terms, the Ryzen 7 250 and these four rivals fall within a 0.4% band of average scores, indicating near-identical overall performance.

PassMark results for the Ryzen 7 250 show strength in integer math with a score of 91565 and floating point math at 53285. Extended instructions score 21613, data compression scores 300708, and data encryption scores 17661. The multithread score is 25089, while single-thread is 3678. Physics scores 1147, random string sorting scores 35861, and find prime numbers scores 73. These figures establish the Ryzen 7 250 as a balanced performer across compute, compression, and encryption workloads.

Because the i9-14901KE has no recorded benchmarks, no numeric comparison of wins is possible. The analysis must rely on the Ryzen 7 250's measured results and the i9-14901KE's specifications alone. The i9-14901KE's 5.80 GHz boost clock and 36 MB L3 cache suggest potential advantages in peak single-thread and cache-sensitive scenarios, but the database contains no scores to verify those expectations.

Specification Differences

The two CPUs differ in several recorded fields. The Ryzen 7 250 has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, while the i9-14901KE has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.80 GHz. Thermal design power differs sharply: the Ryzen 7 250 is rated at 28 W, while the i9-14901KE is rated at 125 W. The Ryzen 7 250 uses a 4 nm process; the i9-14901KE uses a 10 nm process. The Ryzen 7 250 has a die size of 178 mm² and 25,000 million transistors; the i9-14901KE has a die size of 257 mm² and no recorded transistor count.

Cache capacities differ: the Ryzen 7 250 has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3; the i9-14901KE has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3. Memory support differs: the Ryzen 7 250 supports DDR5 only, while the i9-14901KE supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for the Ryzen 7 250 at 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory is supported by the i9-14901KE but not by the Ryzen 7 250. PCIe support differs: the Ryzen 7 250 uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while the i9-14901KE uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 780M on the Ryzen 7 250 versus UHD Graphics 770 on the i9-14901KE. The market segment differs: mobile for the Ryzen 7 250, desktop for the i9-14901KE. The socket differs: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel Socket 1700. The multiplier is locked on the Ryzen 7 250 and unlocked on the i9-14901KE. The part numbers are 100-000001722 for the Ryzen 7 250 and Q49DSRNJC for the i9-14901KE. The i9-14901KE has a series designation of Core 14th Gen, while the Ryzen 7 250 has no recorded series.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: Both processors have 8 cores and 16 threads. The core and thread counts are identical.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 250 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 250 has an average benchmark score of 38221, which is 0.1% behind the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (38312) and 0.1% behind the Intel Core i5-13600HX (38261), while sitting 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T (38194) and 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14490F (38149).

Q: Does the database contain any direct benchmark comparison between the Ryzen 7 250 and the i9-14901KE?

A: No. The head-to-head benchmark table is empty, and neither processor records any wins against the other. The i9-14901KE has no benchmark scores at all, while the Ryzen 7 250 has a full suite of Cinebench and PassMark results.

Q: What is the thermal design power of each processor?

A: The Ryzen 7 250 is rated at 28 W, while the i9-14901KE is rated at 125 W.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Ryzen 7 250 supports DDR5 only. The i9-14901KE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The i9-14901KE also supports ECC memory, which the Ryzen 7 250 does not.

Q: What is the percentile ranking of each processor?

A: The Ryzen 7 250 ranks at the 86th percentile of all CPUs. The i9-14901KE ranks at the 50th percentile, though it has no recorded average benchmark score to support that position.