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

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G and the Intel Core 7 250H occupy different positions in the processor market, yet their benchmark results place them within a similar performance envelope. The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G is a desktop-class processor built on a modern 4 nm process, while the Intel Core 7 250H is a mobile processor using a 10 nm process. The recorded data shows that the Intel part wins 10 of the 11 head-to-head comparisons, but the AMD part claims a significant victory in one specific workload category.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most dominant Intel win appears in the PassMark find prime numbers test. The Intel Core 7 250H scores 106, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G scores 55. That is a 48.1% advantage for Intel, which represents the largest single delta across all compared tests. This workload relies heavily on integer arithmetic and branch prediction, and the Intel architecture delivers substantially higher throughput here.

Another large gap is visible in the physics test. The Intel processor posts a score of 1824, against 999 for the AMD part, a 45.2% difference. This test typically stresses multi-threaded floating-point and memory access patterns, and the Intel Core 7 250H’s higher core count and larger cache appear to provide a decisive edge.

The floating-point math test shows a 33.2% lead for Intel, with scores of 65094 versus 43494. Similarly, the integer math test gives Intel a 35.7% advantage, scoring 99100 compared to 63707. These two tests are fundamental measures of raw arithmetic throughput, and the 14-core, 20-thread Intel configuration clearly outperforms the 6-core, 12-thread AMD chip in these parallel workloads.

Data encryption favors Intel as well, with a score of 18206 versus 12111, a 33.5% margin. This test often benefits from higher memory bandwidth and more execution resources, though the AMD chip’s support for ECC memory does not translate into a performance advantage in this metric. Data compression follows a similar pattern: Intel scores 303269, AMD scores 253484, giving Intel a 16.4% lead.

The multi-thread benchmark shows Intel ahead by 25%, scoring 27030 against 20285. This aggregate test reflects overall parallel processing capability, and the Intel part’s additional cores and threads contribute directly to this result. Random string sorting yields a 19.7% Intel advantage, with scores of 34136 versus 27407.

Single-thread performance is closer. The Intel Core 7 250H scores 4148 in the PassMark single-thread test, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G scores 3829. That is a 7.7% Intel lead. This is a smaller margin than the multi-threaded tests, but it still indicates that the Intel chip has higher peak per-core performance despite its older process node and higher boost clock.

The AMD processor claims only one head-to-head win: the extended instructions test. Here, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G scores 18697, while the Intel Core 7 250H scores 17318. That is an 8% advantage for AMD. This test includes SIMD and specialized instruction set extensions, and the AMD Zen 5-based design evidently executes these workloads more efficiently.

Overall, the average benchmark score tells a slightly different story than the head-to-head wins. The AMD chip has an average benchmark score of 40718, which places it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel chip has an average benchmark score of 35728, placing it in the 85th percentile. The AMD processor’s average is higher, even though it loses most individual comparisons. This discrepancy arises because the AMD chip’s nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6357P at 40630 (0.2% delta), the Intel Core 5 223PE at 40585 (0.3% delta), and the Intel Core 7 253PE at 40557 (0.4% delta). The Intel Core 7 250H, by contrast, sits alongside the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 at 35719 (0% delta) and the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H at 35670 (0.2% delta). The recorded data indicates that the AMD part, despite fewer cores, achieves a higher aggregate score across all measured benchmarks.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation, based on a hybrid of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 7 250H uses the Raptor Lake-H codename, specifically the Raptor Lake Refresh generation, and is built on a 10 nm process at Intel’s own foundry.

Core counts differ sharply. The AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel chip has 14 cores and 20 threads. This is the single most consequential architectural difference, as it directly explains the Intel lead in multi-threaded workloads. The AMD chip compensates with a higher base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, but the Intel part boosts to 5.40 GHz and has a base clock of 2.50 GHz. The Intel chip also has a lower thermal design power of 45 watts, while the AMD chip is rated at 65 watts.

Cache hierarchies diverge as well. Both processors use an 80 KB L1 cache per core. The AMD chip uses a 1 MB L2 cache per core, while the Intel chip uses a 2 MB L2 cache per core. The L3 cache shows a major difference: the AMD chip has 4 MB total, while the Intel chip has 24 MB shared. This larger L3 cache helps the Intel processor keep more working data closer to the cores, which contributes to its performance in data-heavy tests like compression and encryption.

Memory support also differs. The AMD chip uses DDR5 only, with a dual-channel memory bus and a measured memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also on a dual-channel bus, but the database does not record a bandwidth figure for it. The AMD chip supports ECC memory, while the Intel chip does not. PCIe connectivity shows a notable divergence: the AMD chip uses Gen 4 with 10 CPU-only lanes, while the Intel chip uses Gen 5 with 8 CPU-only lanes. The Intel chip therefore offers a newer PCIe standard but fewer lanes.

The integrated graphics are different as well. The AMD chip pairs with a Radeon 840M, while the Intel chip uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The database does not provide benchmark scores for either integrated GPU, so any comparison must remain qualitative.

The socket and form factor differ completely. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G uses AMD Socket AM5 and is classified as a desktop processor. The Intel Core 7 250H uses Intel BGA 1744 and is classified as a mobile processor. This distinction affects where each chip can be installed, but the benchmark data treats both as standalone processors.

The Intel chip has a recorded launch MSRP of $502. The AMD chip has no recorded launch MSRP in the database, so no pricing comparison is possible. Both processors are currently marked as Active in production status, and both have locked multipliers, meaning they are not unlocked for overclocking.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split in use cases. For workloads that scale with core count and thread count, such as data compression, encryption, floating-point math, integer math, and physics simulations, the Intel Core 7 250H is the stronger part. Its 14 cores and 20 threads deliver leads ranging from 16.4% to 48.1% across these tests. The multi-thread benchmark confirms this, with a 25% Intel advantage.

For single-thread performance, the Intel chip also holds a lead, albeit a smaller one at 7.7%. This means the Intel part is not only better at parallel tasks, but also slightly faster on lightly threaded applications.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G, however, wins the extended instructions test by 8%, which suggests an advantage in workloads that use advanced SIMD or specialized instruction sets. Its average benchmark score of 40718 also exceeds the Intel chip’s 35728, and it sits in the 87th percentile versus the Intel chip’s 85th percentile. This indicates that the AMD chip performs more consistently across the full benchmark suite, even though it loses most individual head-to-head matchups.

The Intel chip’s nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 with a 0% delta and the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H with a 0.2% delta. The AMD chip’s nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6357P with a 0.2% delta and the Intel Core 5 223PE with a 0.3% delta. This placement suggests that the AMD chip competes against higher-scoring processors overall, despite its lower core count.

Choosing between these two depends on the workload profile. Systems that prioritize multi-threaded throughput, such as rendering, scientific computing, or database workloads, should favor the Intel Core 7 250H. Systems that rely on extended instruction sets or benefit from higher average benchmark scores may favor the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G. The AMD chip also offers ECC memory support and a desktop socket, which matters for certain professional or server-like deployments. The Intel chip offers DDR4 compatibility, a higher boost clock, and a larger L3 cache.

Specification Differences

The following specifications differ between the two processors. Core count: 6 versus 14. Thread count: 12 versus 20. Base clock: 2.00 GHz versus 2.50 GHz. Boost clock: 4.50 GHz versus 5.40 GHz. Thermal design power: 65 watts versus 45 watts. Socket: AMD Socket AM5 versus Intel BGA 1744. Codename: Gorgon Point versus Raptor Lake-H. Generation: Ryzen AI PRO 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) versus Core 7 (Raptor Lake Refresh). Process node: 4 nm versus 10 nm. Foundry: TSMC versus Intel. L2 cache per core: 1 MB versus 2 MB. L3 cache: 4 MB versus 24 MB shared. Memory support: DDR5 only versus DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s versus no recorded figure. ECC memory: supported versus not supported. PCIe: Gen 4 with 10 lanes versus Gen 5 with 8 lanes. Integrated graphics: Radeon 840M versus Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. Market segment: Desktop versus Mobile. Release date: 2026-03-01 versus 2024-12-17. Launch MSRP: none recorded versus $502. Part number: 100-000001783 versus SRQ6UQ5MK.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 250H has 14 cores and 20 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two in the head-to-head tests?

A: The largest gap is in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where the Intel Core 7 250H scores 106 versus 55 for the AMD chip, a 48.1% Intel advantage.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark against the Intel processor?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G wins the extended instructions test, scoring 18697 against 17318 for the Intel chip, an 8% AMD advantage.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score and percentile ranking?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G has an average benchmark score of 40718 and sits in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 7 250H has an average benchmark score of 35728 and sits in the 85th percentile.

Q: What are the process node and foundry differences?

A: The AMD chip is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel chip is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: Does the AMD chip support ECC memory, and does the Intel chip support DDR4?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 250H supports both DDR4 and DDR5, but does not support ECC memory.