AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 vs Intel Core 7 250H Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data is unambiguous in its overall direction: the Intel Core 7 250H wins every single recorded head-to-head comparison against the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345. Out of 15 shared tests, the Intel part takes 15 victories, with zero wins for the AMD processor. This is not a close contest with trade-offs across different workloads; the Intel chip is ahead in every category the database tracks, from single-thread responsiveness to heavily parallel multi-thread tasks.

However, the scale of the Intel advantage is not uniform. In lightly threaded workloads, the gap is modest. The Cinebench R23 single-core test shows Intel ahead by 5.9%, and the PassMark single-thread test shows a 6.6% lead. These are meaningful but not overwhelming margins. For users whose primary workloads rely on single-thread performance, the Intel Core 7 250H is the stronger choice, but the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 remains competitive in this specific area.

The situation changes dramatically in multi-threaded and math-intensive tasks. The Cinebench R15 multi-core test shows Intel ahead by 45.6%, while the R23 multi-core test shows a 30.8% lead. PassMark physics, integer math, floating point math, and prime number finding all show Intel advantages ranging from 34.5% to 41.5%. These are large deltas that point to a clear separation in raw throughput capability. The Intel chip's larger core count and higher boost clock translate directly into substantial wins in rendering, simulation, and computational workloads.

There is one area where the two processors are nearly indistinguishable: extended instruction set performance. The PassMark extended instructions test shows Intel ahead by only 1.8%. This suggests that for workloads leveraging advanced CPU instructions, such as encryption or specialized media processing, the AMD processor is essentially on par with the Intel chip. This is the closest margin in the entire dataset and represents the single best case for the AMD part.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher overall average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 250H has an average benchmark score of 35728, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 has an average benchmark score of 29461. This places the Intel chip 21.3% higher in the database's aggregate scoring.

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-core performance?

A: The Intel Core 7 250H leads in both single-core tests. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel scores 1931 versus AMD's 1818, a 5.9% advantage. In PassMark single-thread, Intel scores 4148 versus AMD's 3875, a 6.6% advantage.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest gap is in the Cinebench R15 multi-core test, where the Intel Core 7 250H scores 3147 against the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345's 1712, representing a 45.6% lead for Intel.

Q: Is the AMD processor competitive in any benchmark?

A: The closest result is in the PassMark extended instructions test, where the Intel Core 7 250H leads by only 1.8% (17318 versus 17003). This is the only test where the AMD processor comes within single-digit percentage points.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 7 250H has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel Core 7 250H has a TDP of 45 watts.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data tells a consistent story of Intel dominance, but the magnitude varies significantly by test type. The most lopsided result is the Cinebench R15 multi-core benchmark. Intel scores 3147, AMD scores 1712, and the delta is 45.6% in Intel's favor. This older rendering benchmark rewards core count and sustained multi-thread throughput, and the Intel chip's 14 cores against AMD's 6 cores produces a decisive outcome.

The Cinebench R23 multi-core test shows a similar but slightly smaller margin. Intel's 16561 beats AMD's 11461 by 30.8%. The R23 workload scales somewhat differently, but the result confirms that the Intel processor maintains a commanding lead in heavily parallel rendering tasks.

In PassMark integer math, Intel scores 99100 against AMD's 63475, a 35.9% lead. Floating point math shows Intel at 65094 versus AMD's 42621, a 34.5% advantage. The prime number finding test reveals a 41.5% gap (106 versus 62), and the physics test shows a 40.3% gap (1824 versus 1089). These results cluster in the 34% to 42% range, indicating that the Intel chip consistently delivers roughly a third to two-fifths more throughput in computational workloads.

The data compression test shows Intel at 303269 versus AMD's 237484, a 21.7% lead. Encryption shows a larger gap: Intel's 18206 versus AMD's 11814, a 35.1% advantage. Random string sorting has Intel ahead by 25.5% (34136 versus 25435), and the PassMark multi-thread score shows Intel at 27030 versus AMD's 19927, a 26.3% lead.

Single-thread results are the tightest cluster. Cinebench R15 single-core shows Intel at 298 versus AMD's 271, a 9.1% lead. Cinebench R23 single-core shows Intel at 1931 versus AMD's 1818, a 5.9% lead. PassMark single-thread shows Intel at 4148 versus AMD's 3875, a 6.6% lead. The extended instructions test is the closest overall, with Intel's 17318 barely edging AMD's 17003 by 1.8%.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ substantially in their core configurations. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 7 250H has 14 cores and 20 threads. This difference explains much of the multi-thread performance gap observed in the benchmarks.

Clock speeds also differ. The AMD chip has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The Intel chip has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The higher frequencies on the Intel part contribute to its advantages in both single-thread and multi-thread results.

Thermal design power is another point of separation. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 has a 28-watt TDP, while the Intel Core 7 250H has a 45-watt TDP. This reflects the Intel chip's higher power envelope and likely correlates with its greater performance in sustained workloads.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, but the database records no specific bandwidth figure for it.

PCIe capabilities also diverge. The AMD processor uses PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only). The Intel processor uses PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The AMD chip offers more lanes but on an older generation, while the Intel chip offers fewer lanes on the newer generation.

The integrated graphics differ as well. AMD uses the Radeon 840M, while Intel uses the Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. The database does not record comparative graphics benchmarks for these two iGPUs.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split is significant. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 uses the Krackan Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI 300 generation built on the Zen 5 and Zen 5c architecture. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core 7 250H uses the Raptor Lake-H codename, belongs to the Core 7 generation built on Raptor Lake Refresh, and is manufactured on a 10 nm process by Intel.

Cache hierarchies also differ. Both processors share a per-core L1 cache of 80 KB, but the L2 cache differs: AMD provides 1 MB per core, while Intel provides 2 MB per core. The L3 cache is a larger point of separation, with AMD offering only 4 MB total while Intel offers 24 MB shared. This substantial difference in L3 capacity likely contributes to the Intel chip's advantages in data-intensive workloads.

The sockets are incompatible. AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, while Intel uses Intel BGA 1744. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. Both are listed as active production parts for the mobile market segment. The AMD chip's release date is recorded as January 14, 2025, while the Intel chip's release date is December 17, 2024.

The Intel Core 7 250H has a recorded launch MSRP of $502. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

The Verdict

The data directs a clear verdict: the Intel Core 7 250H is the higher-performing processor in every recorded benchmark. Its 15-0 head-to-head record against the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 is decisive. The overall average benchmark score of 35728 places it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD chip's 29461 average places it in the 81st percentile. The Intel chip also sits alongside stronger company in its nearest rivals, with the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X trailing it by only 0.5% and the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H trailing by 0.2%. The AMD chip's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-13500HX, which trails by 0.7%.

For users prioritizing multi-thread performance, rendering, physics simulation, or heavy computational math, the Intel Core 7 250H is the clear choice. Its 45.6% advantage in Cinebench R15 multi-core and 30.8% advantage in Cinebench R23 multi-core represent substantial workload completion time savings. The 35.9% lead in integer math and 34.5% lead in floating point math further confirm its suitability for number-crunching tasks.

For users whose workloads are dominated by single-thread performance or extended instruction usage, the gap narrows considerably. The Intel chip still wins, but by margins of only 5.9% to 9.1% in single-core tests and 1.8% in extended instructions. The AMD processor's 28-watt TDP also indicates a more power-efficient design, which may be relevant for thinner mobile chassis designs where thermal constraints are tight.

The benchmark data does not show any workload category where the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 comes out ahead. Its lower core count, smaller cache, and lower clock speeds place it behind the Intel Core 7 250H across the board. The only meaningful consideration in favor of the AMD chip is its lower TDP and the absence of a recorded launch MSRP, which leaves pricing comparisons undefined. Within the measured performance data, the Intel Core 7 250H delivers superior results in every test, and the database's percentile rankings confirm its higher standing among all CPUs.