AMD Ryzen 7 250 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 336H Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 has an average benchmark score of 38221, which places it at the 86th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H has an average score of 34485, placing it at the 84th percentile.

Q: How do the two processors compare to their nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 sits within 0.2% of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T, Intel Core i5-13600HX, Intel Core i5-14490F, and Intel Core Ultra 9 285H. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H is within 0.8% of the Intel Core i7-13700HX, Intel Core i5-13450HX, AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, and AMD Ryzen AI 7 350.

Q: Which chip wins in multi-threaded rendering workloads?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H dominates in Cinebench R23 multi-core, scoring 23991 versus 14676 for the AMD Ryzen 7 250, a 38.8% advantage.

Q: Are there any tests where the AMD Ryzen 7 250 wins?

A: Yes, the AMD chip wins in PassMark data compression (300708 vs 280340, 7.3% higher), integer math (91565 vs 62070, 47.5% higher), and random string sorting (35861 vs 34402, 4.2% higher).

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 Ultra 5 336H has 16 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 boosts to 5.10 GHz, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H boosts to 4.60 GHz.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 250 is built on the Zen 4 architecture using the Hawk Point codename, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It contains 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H uses the Panther Lake architecture, also codenamed Panther Lake, fabricated on Intel's 3 nm process. The Intel chip does not have listed transistor count or die size data in the database.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD part uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel part uses 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3. The larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations on the Intel chip reflect its different core topology.

Memory support also separates the two. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 supports DDR5 with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel memory and a higher recorded bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s. Neither chip supports ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs. The AMD processor provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The Intel processor provides Gen 5 with 12 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD chip uses Radeon 780M, while the Intel chip uses Intel Xe3 Graphics.

Both are mobile segments parts with active production status. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 2540. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD release date is 2025-01-05, and the Intel release date is 2026-01-04. Neither has a launch MSRP recorded.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a clear overall pattern: the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H wins 12 of 15 head-to-head comparisons, while the AMD Ryzen 7 250 takes 3 wins.

The largest Intel victories come in compute-heavy workloads. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel chip scores 3387 versus 1715 for AMD, a 49.4% lead. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 23991 versus 14676, a 38.8% advantage. PassMark find prime numbers shows the biggest relative gap: 299 versus 73, meaning Intel is 75.6% ahead. PassMark physics follows with 2682 versus 1147, a 57.2% lead. PassMark floating point math shows 82415 versus 53285, a 35.3% advantage. PassMark multithread delivers 28545 versus 25089, a 12.1% lead. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows 2418 versus 2302, a smaller 4.8% margin. PassMark single-thread and singlethread both show 4013 versus 3678, an 8.3% lead. PassMark data encryption shows 21291 versus 17661, a 17% advantage. PassMark extended instructions shows 24542 versus 21613, an 11.9% lead. Cinebench R15 single-core shows 341 versus 269, a 21.1% margin.

The AMD Ryzen 7 250 wins are concentrated in specific integer and data tasks. PassMark integer math shows 91565 versus 62070, a 47.5% advantage, the largest AMD win. PassMark data compression shows 300708 versus 280340, a 7.3% lead. PassMark random string sorting shows 35861 versus 34402, a 4.2% margin.

The win counts reflect this distribution: AMD takes 3 wins, Intel takes 12 wins. The average benchmark scores, however, tell a slightly different story at the aggregate level. The AMD part averages 38221, which is higher than the Intel part's 34485, despite losing most direct comparisons. This discrepancy arises because the AMD chip's wins are in high-magnitude tests like integer math and data compression, which contribute heavily to the average.

The Verdict

The data indicates the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H is the stronger overall performer in the majority of measured workloads. Its 12 wins versus 3 for AMD, combined with decisive leads in rendering, physics, floating point, and single-core tests, make it the better choice for compute-intensive tasks.

The AMD Ryzen 7 250, despite having a higher average benchmark score at 38221 versus 34485, wins specifically in integer math, data compression, and random string sorting. These are narrow but meaningful areas where the Zen 4 architecture shows strength.

For users prioritizing multi-threaded rendering, physics simulation, or floating point workloads, the Intel chip's 38.8% to 57.2% leads in Cinebench R23 multi-core and PassMark physics are decisive. For workloads centered on integer operations, compression, or sorting algorithms, the AMD chip offers advantages up to 47.5% in integer math.

The Intel chip also holds the edge in the 84th percentile versus the AMD chip's 86th percentile, though both are close in overall standing. The AMD chip's nearest rival is the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T at 0.1% delta, while the Intel chip's nearest rival is the Intel Core i7-13700HX at -0.2% delta.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 250 | Intel Core Ultra 5 336H |

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

| Cores | 8 | 16 |

| Threads | 16 | 16 |

| Base clock | 3.30 GHz | 1.90 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.10 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 25 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 2540 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Panther Lake |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Panther Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | Not recorded |

| Die size | 178 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2.5 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 16 MB (shared) | 18 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 115.2 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 12 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 780M | Intel Xe3 Graphics |

| Release date | 2025-01-05 | 2026-01-04 |

| Part number | 100-000001722 | SA4RD |

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H wins in rendering benchmarks. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 38.8% lead, and Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a 4.8% lead. Single-core rendering also favors Intel, with a 49.4% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core and a 21.1% lead in Cinebench R15 single-core.

The Intel chip wins in physics and floating point workloads. PassMark physics shows a 57.2% advantage, and PassMark floating point math shows a 35.3% advantage. Prime number finding is also an Intel strength, with a 75.6% lead in PassMark find prime numbers.

The Intel chip wins in encryption and extended instruction workloads. PassMark data encryption shows a 17% lead, and PassMark extended instructions shows an 11.9% lead. Multithreaded throughput favors Intel at 12.1% in PassMark multithread, and single-thread performance favors Intel at 8.3% in both PassMark single-thread entries.

The AMD Ryzen 7 250 wins in integer math, where it holds a 47.5% advantage in PassMark integer math. Data compression also favors AMD, with a 7.3% lead in PassMark data compression. Random string sorting gives AMD a 4.2% edge in PassMark random string sorting.

The use-case split is clear. Compute-heavy workloads such as rendering, physics, floating point, and encryption favor the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H. Data-oriented workloads such as integer operations, compression, and sorting favor the AMD Ryzen 7 250. The Intel chip's higher core count (16 versus 8) aligns with its multi-core wins, while the AMD chip's higher boost clock (5.10 GHz versus 4.60 GHz) does not translate into single-core wins, where Intel leads by 8.3% to 49.4% depending on the test.