AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 vs Intel Core 7 250H Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data presents a one-sided comparison. The Intel Core 7 250H wins all 15 head-to-head tests in the database, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 records zero wins. The largest Intel advantages appear in heavily multi-threaded workloads, while the smallest gaps show up in single-core and extended instruction tests.

The AMD processor does not take a single benchmark win, meaning there is no workload category in the measured data where it leads. Its closest margins come in single-core oriented tests, but even there the Intel part holds a consistent advantage. The Intel Core 7 250H also holds a higher percentile ranking at 85 versus the AMD part's 80, placing it higher in the overall performance distribution.

The average benchmark score tells the same story. The Intel Core 7 250H averages 35728 across all recorded tests, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 averages 28128. That is a 27% gap in the aggregate score, driven primarily by the Intel part's strong showing across every measured category.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design schools. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 uses the Zen 5 architecture on TSMC's 4 nm process node, with the Gorgon Point codename and a Ryzen AI 400 generation label. The Intel Core 7 250H uses Raptor Lake architecture on Intel's 10 nm node, with a Raptor Lake-H codename and a Core 7 generation label.

Core counts diverge sharply. The AMD part provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part provides 14 cores and 20 threads. That core advantage directly explains the multi-threaded benchmark gaps. The AMD part has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The Intel part runs a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, giving it a higher ceiling for single-threaded bursts.

Cache layouts also differ. Both parts offer 80 KB of L1 per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core and 4 MB of L3 cache total. The Intel part has 2 MB of L2 per core and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel L3 pool is six times larger, which helps with repeatedly accessed data sets.

Thermal and power characteristics separate the two as well. The AMD part carries a 28 W TDP, while the Intel part carries a 45 W TDP. The AMD part supports ECC memory, the Intel part does not. Memory support differs: the AMD part handles DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a recorded 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 with no bandwidth figure recorded. The AMD socket is AMD Socket FP8; the Intel socket is Intel BGA 1744.

PCIe capabilities differ. The AMD part offers Gen 4 with 14 lanes from the CPU only. The Intel part offers Gen 5 with 8 lanes from the CPU only. Integrated graphics also differ: AMD pairs the Ryzen AI 5 435 with Radeon 840M, while Intel pairs the Core 7 250H with Iris Xe Graphics 96EU.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most decisive Intel win appears in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where the Intel Core 7 250H scores 3147 against the AMD part's 1686. That is a 46.4% advantage, the largest single gap in the recorded data. The Intel part's 14 cores simply overwhelm the AMD part's 6 cores in this heavily parallel workload.

Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a similar pattern. The Intel part scores 16561 versus 11333 for AMD, a 31.6% lead. The gap narrows but remains substantial in PassMark multi-thread, where Intel scores 27030 against AMD's 19000, a 29.7% difference.

The closest race appears in Cinebench R23 single-core. Intel scores 1931 against AMD's 1816, a 6% advantage. Cinebench R15 single-core shows a 12.8% Intel lead at 298 versus 260. PassMark single-thread shows a 10% Intel advantage at 4148 versus 3734. These single-threaded tests indicate that while the Intel part still leads, the Zen 5 architecture keeps the gap relatively modest in per-core performance.

PassMark extended instructions show the second-closest margin. Intel scores 17318 against AMD's 16197, a 6.5% difference. This suggests the SIMD and specialized instruction throughput of the two parts are closer than the raw core count would imply.

The remaining PassMark tests all show significant Intel leads. Data compression: Intel 303269 versus AMD 225374, a 25.7% gap. Data encryption: Intel 18206 versus AMD 11110, a 39% gap. Find prime numbers: Intel 106 versus AMD 58, a 45.3% gap. Floating point math: Intel 65094 versus AMD 40627, a 37.6% gap. Integer math: Intel 99100 versus AMD 61026, a 38.4% gap. Physics: Intel 1824 versus AMD 1075, a 41.1% gap. Random string sorting: Intel 34136 versus AMD 24891, a 27.1% gap.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 250H leads in every multi-core test. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 16561 versus the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435's 11333, a 31.6% advantage. In PassMark multi-thread, it scores 27030 versus 19000, a 29.7% lead.

Q: How close are the single-core scores?

A: The Intel part still wins, but by smaller margins. Cinebench R23 single-core shows Intel at 1931 versus AMD at 1816, a 6% gap. PassMark single-thread shows Intel at 4148 versus AMD at 3734, a 10% difference.

Q: What explains the large multi-threaded performance gap?

A: The Intel Core 7 250H uses 14 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 uses 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel part also has 24 MB of shared L3 cache versus 4 MB on the AMD part, and a 45 W TDP versus 28 W.

Q: Does the AMD processor have any architectural advantages?

A: The AMD part uses the newer Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, while Intel uses Raptor Lake on a 10 nm Intel process. The AMD part also supports ECC memory, which the Intel part does not, and offers 14 PCIe Gen 4 lanes versus Intel's 8 PCIe Gen 5 lanes.

Q: Which processor ranks higher among all CPUs in the database?

A: The Intel Core 7 250H sits at the 85th percentile, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 sits at the 80th percentile. The Intel part's average benchmark score of 35728 also exceeds the AMD part's 28128.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core 7 250H?

A: The launch MSRP is $502. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

The Verdict

The data directs a clear choice for workloads that benefit from raw throughput. The Intel Core 7 250H wins every recorded benchmark, with the largest advantages in multi-threaded tasks like Cinebench R15 multi-core (46.4% ahead) and PassMark physics (41.1% ahead). Anyone running rendering, compilation, compression, or encryption workloads should select the Intel part based on these measurements.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 does not win any single test, but its smaller deficits in single-core and extended instruction workloads suggest the Zen 5 architecture holds its own in lightly threaded tasks. The 6% gap in Cinebench R23 single-core and the 6.5% gap in PassMark extended instructions are the closest margins in the entire comparison. For users who prioritize per-core efficiency or ECC memory support, the AMD part remains a viable option, but the performance data favors Intel across the board.

The Intel part also offers a higher boost clock (5.40 GHz versus 4.50 GHz), more L3 cache (24 MB versus 4 MB), and a higher percentile ranking. The 45 W TDP explains some of the performance advantage but also indicates a higher power draw than the AMD part's 28 W TDP. The database shows the Intel Core 7 250H as the faster processor in every measured scenario.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 | Intel Core 7 250H |

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

| Cores | 6 | 14 |

| Threads | 12 | 20 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.50 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 1744 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Raptor Lake-H |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

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

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 8 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 840M | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $502 |