AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D vs Intel Core 7 250H Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 7 250H has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 250H boosts to 5.40 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D boosts to 4.50 GHz.

Q: How does the L3 cache compare between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D has 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 250H has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What memory types are supported?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core 7 250H supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking in the database?

A: The Intel Core 7 250H ranks at the 85th percentile among all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D ranks at the 50th percentile.

Q: What is the socket type for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D uses AMD Socket AM5. The Intel Core 7 250H uses Intel BGA 1744.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and market segments. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D is a desktop part based on the Raphael codename, built on the Zen 4 architecture using a 5 nm process from TSMC. It uses 11,270 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 250H is a mobile processor with the Raptor Lake-H codename, based on the Raptor Lake architecture and Raptor Lake Refresh generation. It uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

The core layouts differ substantially. The AMD part uses 8 cores with 16 threads, relying on a uniform design. The Intel part uses 14 cores with 20 threads, a hybrid configuration typical of Raptor Lake. Cache hierarchies also diverge. AMD allocates 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, then shares 96 MB of L3 cache. Intel allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core, then shares 24 MB of L3 cache. The AMD L3 capacity is four times larger, which matters for workloads that repeatedly access a large working set.

The memory controllers reflect the different generations. The AMD processor supports DDR5 with dual-channel memory and a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory, but the database does not list its memory bandwidth and it does not support ECC. PCIe connectivity differs as well. AMD provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU. Intel provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes from the CPU.

Both processors include integrated graphics. AMD uses Radeon Graphics. Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. The AMD part has a 120 W TDP, while the Intel part has a 45 W TDP, reflecting its mobile positioning. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part is in the 7000 series, while the Intel part is listed without a series designation. The AMD part has a release date in 2026, while the Intel part was released in 2024.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D and the Intel Core 7 250H. The AMD part has an empty benchmark list, an average benchmark score of 0, and no nearest rivals. The Intel part has a full set of recorded measurements.

The Intel Core 7 250H delivers strong results across multiple benchmark suites. In Cinebench R15, it scores 3147 in multicore and 298 in singlecore. In Cinebench R20, it scores 9697 in multicore and 1368 in singlecore. In Cinebench R23, it scores 16561 in multicore and 1931 in singlecore. These scores place it at the 85th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35728.

The PassMark suite shows the Intel part's strengths in varied workloads. It scores 303269 in data compression, 18206 in data encryption, and 17318 in extended instructions. The integer math score is 99100, while floating point math reaches 65094. The multithread score is 27030, and the single-thread score is 4148. Physics results show 1824, and random string sorting reaches 34136. The find prime numbers test yields 106.

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core 7 250H provide context for its performance. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 has an average score of 35719, a delta of 0 percent. The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H scores 35670, a delta of 0.2 percent. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 scores 35802, a delta of -0.2 percent. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X scores 35909, a delta of -0.5 percent. This places the Core 7 250H within a tight performance cluster, essentially tied with these rivals. The largest recorded gap is 0.5 percent behind the Ryzen 7 7700X, which is a small difference in practical terms.

Because the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D has no recorded benchmark data in the database, direct comparisons of absolute scores are not possible. The available data shows the Intel part performing at a high level relative to its nearest rivals, all within a narrow band of results. The delta values indicate that the Core 7 250H is neither a clear leader nor a clear laggard among its peers; it sits in the middle of a group where the spread is minimal.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear distinction based on market segment and recorded results. The Intel Core 7 250H is a mobile processor with a full set of benchmark measurements, an 85th percentile ranking, and an average benchmark score of 35728. Its performance profile places it alongside the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350, Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845, and AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, all within a 0.5 percent band. This indicates consistent, competitive performance in the middle of the pack for mobile processors.

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D is a desktop processor with no recorded benchmark scores in the database. Its average benchmark score is 0, and it has no nearest rivals listed. The 50th percentile ranking reflects the absence of measurements rather than a performance verdict. The hardware specifications show a large L3 cache of 96 MB, a 5 nm process, and support for DDR5 with ECC, but the database lacks performance data to confirm how these translate into benchmark results.

For users choosing between these two, the decision rests on the data available. The Intel Core 7 250H has verified performance numbers across Cinebench and PassMark tests, making it the only one of the two with measurable results in the database. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D offers specifications that suggest strong cache-sensitive performance, but no recorded benchmarks exist to substantiate that in this database.

The market segments also differ. The Intel part targets mobile systems with a 45 W TDP and BGA 1744 socket. The AMD part targets desktop systems with a 120 W TDP and Socket AM5. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD part supports only DDR5. The Intel part has no ECC support, while the AMD part does. The AMD part provides more PCIe lanes at Gen 5, 24 lanes compared to 8 lanes for the Intel part.

The recorded data shows the Intel Core 7 250H as the measured performer, with a benchmark suite covering multicore, singlecore, and specialized workloads. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D remains a specification-only entry in the database. The verdict from the data: the Intel part has proven performance numbers and a high percentile ranking, while the AMD part requires additional benchmark data before its performance can be assessed.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded specifications.

• Cores: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D has 8 cores; Intel Core 7 250H has 14 cores.
• Threads: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D has 16 threads; Intel Core 7 250H has 20 threads.
• Base clock: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D has 4.00 GHz; Intel Core 7 250H has 2.50 GHz.
• Boost clock: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D has 4.50 GHz; Intel Core 7 250H has 5.40 GHz.
• TDP: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D has 120 W; Intel Core 7 250H has 45 W.
• Socket: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D uses AMD Socket AM5; Intel Core 7 250H uses Intel BGA 1744.
• Codename: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D uses Raphael; Intel Core 7 250H uses Raptor Lake-H.
• Architecture: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D lists Zen 4 (Raphael) in its generation field; Intel Core 7 250H lists Raptor Lake.
• Process node: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D uses 5 nm from TSMC; Intel Core 7 250H uses 10 nm from Intel.
• Transistors: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D has 11,270 million; Intel Core 7 250H has no recorded value.
• Die size: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D has 71 mm²; Intel Core 7 250H has no recorded value.
• L1 cache: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D has 64 KB per core; Intel Core 7 250H has 80 KB per core.
• L2 cache: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D has 1 MB per core; Intel Core 7 250H has 2 MB per core.
• L3 cache: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D has 96 MB shared; Intel Core 7 250H has 24 MB shared.
• Memory support: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D supports DDR5; Intel Core 7 250H supports DDR4 and DDR5.
• Memory bandwidth: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D has 83.2 GB/s; Intel Core 7 250H has no recorded value.
• ECC memory: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D supports ECC; Intel Core 7 250H does not.
• PCIe: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D has Gen 5, 24 lanes; Intel Core 7 250H has Gen 5, 8 lanes.
• Integrated graphics: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D uses Radeon Graphics; Intel Core 7 250H uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU.
• Market segment: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D is Desktop; Intel Core 7 250H is Mobile.
• Release date: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D is 2026-05-30; Intel Core 7 250H is 2024-12-17.
• Launch MSRP: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D has a launch MSRP of $329; Intel Core 7 250H has a launch MSRP of $502.
• Part number: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D is 100-000002235; Intel Core 7 250H is SRQ6UQ5MK.
• Percentile: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D is at the 50th percentile; Intel Core 7 250H is at the 85th percentile.
• Average benchmark score: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D has 0; Intel Core 7 250H has 35728.