AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G vs Intel Core 7 250H Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data separates these two processors clearly by workload type. The Intel Core 7 250H wins 10 of the 11 recorded head-to-head comparisons, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G takes a single but significant victory. The Intel part leads by wide margins in most compute-heavy tests, with its largest advantage being 29.8% in floating point math. The AMD processor counters with a 19.2% win in extended instructions, which indicates a specialty in specific instruction set workloads. The average benchmark scores reinforce this split: the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G records an average of 46187, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 7 250H averages 35728, sitting in the 85th percentile. The AMD processor's higher average score and percentile come despite losing most individual comparisons, which suggests its single strong result in extended instructions carries substantial weight in the aggregate metric. The Intel part is the general-purpose choice for users prioritizing raw throughput across standard workloads, while the AMD processor serves workloads that leverage extended instruction sets, where it demonstrates a clear edge.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing and design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel Core 7 250H uses a 10 nm process from Intel's own fabs. The AMD chip is built on the Gorgon Point codename within the Ryzen AI 400 generation, which uses a hybrid Zen 5 / Zen 5c core arrangement. The Intel part belongs to the Raptor Lake-H codename under the Raptor Lake Refresh generation, with the Raptor Lake architecture. The AMD processor offers 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel processor provides 14 cores and 20 threads, a substantial difference in parallel resources. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Intel chip is locked. The AMD processor supports ECC memory, while the Intel part does not. Memory compatibility also differs: the AMD chip supports DDR5 only, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD processor features a Radeon 840M integrated GPU, and the Intel processor features Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The AMD processor sits on AMD Socket AM5 with a 65 TDP, while the Intel processor uses Intel BGA 1744 with a 45 TDP. The AMD part is classified as a desktop segment product, and the Intel part is classified as mobile. The AMD chip carries a die size of 195 mm², while the Intel die size is not recorded. The AMD processor uses PCIe Gen 4 with 12 CPU lanes, and the Intel processor uses PCIe Gen 5 with 8 CPU lanes. The AMD chip's memory bandwidth is recorded at 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel chip's memory bandwidth is not recorded. The AMD processor's release date is recorded as 2026-02-28, and the Intel processor's release date is 2024-12-17. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $502. The AMD part number is 100-000001918, and the Intel part number is SRQ6UQ5MK. The AMD processor's cache structure includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3. The Intel processor also has 80 KB of L1 per core, but doubles the L2 to 2 MB per core, and offers 24 MB of shared L3, triple the AMD chip's L3 capacity.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread score?

A: The Intel Core 7 250H records a single-thread score of 4148, which is 2.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G's 4060.

Q: How large is the Intel processor's lead in multi-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core 7 250H scores 27030 in the passmark multithread test, which is 13.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G's 23487.

Q: In which benchmark does the AMD processor beat the Intel processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G wins the passmark extended instructions test with a score of 20648, which is 19.2% higher than the Intel Core 7 250H's 17318.

Q: What is the difference in average benchmark scores between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G has an average benchmark score of 46187, while the Intel Core 7 250H has an average of 35728. The AMD part's average is higher, despite losing most individual head-to-head tests.

Q: How do the two processors compare in cache capacity?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G has 1 MB of L2 per core and 8 MB of L3, while the Intel Core 7 250H has 2 MB of L2 per core and 24 MB of shared L3.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 7 250H has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G and Intel Core 7 250H differ across nearly every recorded specification. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, compared to the Intel part's 14 cores and 20 threads. The AMD base clock is 2.00 GHz, and the Intel base clock is 2.50 GHz. The AMD boost clock is 4.80 GHz, and the Intel boost clock is 5.40 GHz. The AMD TDP is 65, and the Intel TDP is 45. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel processor uses Intel BGA 1744. The AMD codename is Gorgon Point, and the Intel codename is Raptor Lake-H. The AMD generation is Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c), and the Intel generation is Core 7 (Raptor Lake Refresh). The AMD process node is 4 nm from TSMC, and the Intel process node is 10 nm from Intel. The AMD die size is 195 mm², and the Intel die size is not recorded. The AMD L2 cache is 1 MB per core, and the Intel L2 cache is 2 MB per core. The AMD L3 cache is 8 MB, and the Intel L3 cache is 24 MB shared. The AMD memory support is DDR5 only, while the Intel memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s, and the Intel memory bandwidth is not recorded. The AMD processor supports ECC memory, and the Intel processor does not. The AMD PCIe is Gen 4 with 12 CPU lanes, and the Intel PCIe is Gen 5 with 8 CPU lanes. The AMD integrated graphics is Radeon 840M, and the Intel integrated graphics is Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. The AMD market segment is desktop, and the Intel market segment is mobile. The AMD release date is 2026-02-28, and the Intel release date is 2024-12-17. The AMD multiplier is unlocked, and the Intel multiplier is locked. The Intel processor has a launch MSRP of $502, while the AMD processor has no recorded launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a dominant performance profile for the Intel Core 7 250H across the shared benchmark suite. The largest margin comes in passmark floating point math, where the Intel part scores 65094 against the AMD part's 45711, a 29.8% difference. Integer math follows a similar pattern: the Intel processor scores 99100 versus 71251, a 28.1% gap. The physics test shows the Intel processor at 1824 against 1329, a 27.1% lead. Data encryption gives the Intel processor 18206 against 13585, a 25.4% advantage. Prime number finding favors the Intel processor by 15.1%, with scores of 106 and 90. Multi-thread performance shows the Intel processor at 27030 versus 23487, a 13.1% margin. Random string sorting puts the Intel processor at 34136 versus 31106, an 8.9% lead. Data compression gives the Intel processor 303269 against 292735, a 3.5% difference. Single-thread performance is the closest contest: the Intel processor scores 4148 against 4060, a 2.1% margin. The only AMD victory is in extended instructions, where the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G scores 20648 against 17318, a 19.2% advantage. The AMD processor's average benchmark score of 46187 exceeds the Intel part's 35728, and the AMD part sits at the 89th percentile versus the Intel part's 85th. The nearest rivals data places the AMD processor alongside the Intel Core i9-13900HX with a 0.2% delta, the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 with a 0.3% delta, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 with a 0.3% delta, and the AMD EPYC 4364P with a 0.5% delta. The Intel processor's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 with a 0% delta, the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H with a 0.2% delta, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 with a -0.2% delta, and the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X with a -0.5% delta.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 250H wins in every standard compute category recorded. Its largest margins appear in floating point math, integer math, physics, and data encryption, all of which exceed 25%. These results indicate a processor that handles general numerical computation, encryption workloads, and physics simulation with clear superiority. The multi-thread win of 13.1% aligns with the Intel part's higher core and thread counts. Data compression, random string sorting, and prime number finding also favor the Intel part, with margins from 3.5% to 15.1%. The single-thread result is nearly even, with only a 2.1% difference, so the Intel processor's advantage is not built on single-core speed alone. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G wins in extended instructions by 19.2%, which suggests optimized execution of specific instruction extensions. The AMD processor also holds the higher average benchmark score and percentile ranking, and its nearest rivals include substantially more powerful parts such as the Intel Core i9-13900HX, which it nearly matches with a 0.2% delta. The AMD part's L3 cache is 8 MB versus the Intel part's 24 MB, and its core count is less than half, yet its extended instruction performance stands out. The AMD processor's 89th percentile ranking versus the Intel part's 85th indicates that its overall standing in the database is higher despite losing the majority of head-to-head tests. The Intel Core 7 250H is the processor for users whose workloads span encryption, floating point, integer, physics, compression, and sorting, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G is the processor for workloads that depend on extended instruction efficiency, where it delivers a 19.2% performance advantage.