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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a decisive overall win for the Intel Core 7 250H, which takes 10 of the 11 recorded head-to-head tests. The single AMD victory comes in extended instructions, where the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 scores 18456 against 17318, a 6.6% advantage. That result indicates AMD's Zen 5 core handles specialized instruction workloads with greater efficiency than Intel's design.

Everywhere else, Intel's lead is substantial. The largest gap appears in physics, where the Core 7 250H scores 1824 versus 1119 for the Ryzen, a 38.7% margin. Floating point math also heavily favors Intel: 65094 against 42934, a 34% difference. Integer math follows the same pattern, with Intel at 99100 and AMD at 65991, a 33.4% gap. Data encryption shows a 31.8% Intel advantage (18206 vs 12418), and prime number finding favors Intel by 27.4% (106 vs 77).

The multi-core picture reinforces Intel's dominance. In the PassMark multithread test, the Core 7 250H scores 27030 versus 21054 for the Ryzen, a 22.1% difference. Data compression shows a 15.4% Intel lead (303269 vs 256420), and random string sorting favors Intel by 20.2% (34136 vs 27252). Even in single-thread performance, where AMD's Zen 5 typically competes well, Intel holds an 8.8% edge: 4148 versus 3785.

These results correlate with the overall average benchmark scores. The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 posts an average of 41208, while the Core 7 250H averages 35728. That difference is notable because the Ryzen's nearest rivals cluster around 41000 to 41376 (Intel Core Ultra 7 356H at 41215, Core Ultra 7 366H at 41263, AMD Ryzen 9 5900X at 41376), placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel chip's nearest rivals sit near 35670 to 35909 (AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 at 35719, Intel Core Ultra 9 185H at 35670, AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 at 35802, AMD Ryzen 7 7700X at 35909), putting it in the 85th percentile. So while Intel wins the direct comparison, the Ryzen sits slightly higher in the overall distribution against all CPUs.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 uses Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, codenamed Gorgon Point, and belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation that mixes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 7 250H uses Raptor Lake architecture on Intel's 10 nm process, codenamed Raptor Lake-H, and belongs to the Core 7 Raptor Lake Refresh generation. It has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Cache layouts differ significantly. Both chips allocate 80 KB of L1 per core, but the Ryzen provides 1 MB of L2 per core and 8 MB of L3 total. Intel doubles the per-core L2 to 2 MB and shares a much larger 24 MB L3 pool. That larger shared cache likely contributes to Intel's strong showing in compression and sorting workloads, which benefit from keeping more working data on-die.

Memory support also separates the pair. The Ryzen supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel access and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, plus ECC memory support. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode but has no ECC support and no recorded bandwidth figure in the database. Platform connectivity differs as well: the AMD part uses Gen 4 PCIe with 16 CPU lanes, while Intel provides Gen 5 PCIe with 8 CPU lanes.

The integrated graphics are another divergence. AMD pairs the Ryzen with Radeon 840M, while Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The physical package also differs: AMD uses Socket FP8, Intel uses BGA 1744. Power envelopes are distinct, with the Ryzen rated at 28 W and the Intel at 45 W. The Intel chip has a higher boost clock at 5.40 GHz versus 4.80 GHz, and a higher base clock at 2.50 GHz versus 2.00 GHz. The Ryzen die size is recorded at 195 mm²; no die size is listed for Intel.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 250H wins across nearly every measured workload category. Its 38.7% lead in physics suggests strong performance in simulation and constraint-based tasks. The 34% floating point advantage indicates a clear edge in scientific computing, 3D rendering, and any workload heavy on FPU operations. The 33.4% integer math lead points to superior general-purpose compute. Data encryption at 31.8% ahead makes it the better choice for security-related processing and file encryption tasks. The 27.4% edge in prime number finding reinforces the integer throughput advantage. Multi-threaded productivity, compression, and sorting all favor Intel by margins between 15.4% and 22.1%. Even single-threaded tasks, often a strength of Zen 5, go to Intel by 8.8%.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has one clear winning domain: extended instructions, where it beats Intel by 6.6%. This test typically measures the efficiency of SIMD and specialized instruction extensions. For workloads that rely heavily on those specific instructions, the AMD part delivers better throughput per cycle. The Ryzen also carries a lower power envelope at 28 W versus 45 W, which may translate to better sustained performance in thermally constrained chassis, though the database does not record temperature or sustained-clock measurements.

Beyond raw speed, the Ryzen offers features Intel lacks: ECC memory support and a higher PCIe lane count (16 lanes Gen 4 versus 8 lanes Gen 5). ECC support matters for users running long computations where memory corruption is a concern. The wider lane allocation can benefit devices needing multiple Gen 4 peripherals, though Intel's Gen 5 lanes provide higher per-lane bandwidth.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 averages 41208, while the Intel Core 7 250H averages 35728. The Ryzen also ranks higher in the overall CPU percentile at 87 versus 85 for Intel.

Q: Why does the Intel chip win the head-to-head despite the lower average score?

A: The head-to-head tests are a specific set of PassMark workloads. Intel wins 10 of 11 of those tests, often by large margins. The average benchmark score includes a broader set of tests beyond those 11, which is why the Ryzen's overall average is higher while still losing the direct comparison.

Q: How large is Intel's biggest single-test advantage?

A: The largest gap is in the physics test, where Intel scores 1824 versus 1119 for AMD, a 38.7% difference.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark at all?

A: Yes. The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 wins the extended instructions test with 18456 against 17318 for Intel, a 6.6% margin.

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

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

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: Only the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 250H does not.

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

A: The launch MSRP is $502. No launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear split based on workload priorities. For users who need maximum throughput in compute-heavy tasks, the Intel Core 7 250H is the stronger choice. It wins multi-threaded performance by 22.1%, floating point by 34%, integer math by 33.4%, and single-threaded tests by 8.8%. Those margins are large enough to matter in rendering, scientific simulation, data processing, and general productivity. The 14-core, 20-thread configuration and 24 MB shared L3 cache support this dominance.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 is the better pick for specific scenarios. Its 6.6% win in extended instructions matters for software that uses advanced SIMD instruction sets heavily. The ECC memory support makes it suitable for data-integrity-sensitive applications. The 28 W power envelope versus 45 W suggests it belongs in thinner, lighter machines where thermal headroom is limited. The 16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes provide more total connectivity than Intel's 8 Gen 5 lanes, which can matter for systems with multiple NVMe drives or other Gen 4 devices.

The Ryzen also sits higher in the overall CPU percentile ranking (87th versus 85th), indicating that against the full database of processors, it performs slightly better relative to its peers. However, the direct comparison is unambiguous: Intel wins 10 of 11 shared tests, and the margins are often decisive. Users should choose based on whether they need Intel's raw compute dominance or AMD's combination of ECC support, lower power draw, and extended instruction efficiency.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 | Intel Core 7 250H |

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

| Cores | 6 | 14 |

| Threads | 12 | 20 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.80 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 |

| Generation | Ryzen AI PRO 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core 7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 195 mm² | Not recorded |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 8 MB | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

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

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 8 lanes (CPU only) |

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

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $502 |

| Release date | 2026-01-04 | 2024-12-17 |

| Part number | 100-000001866 | SRQ6UQ5MK |