AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 vs Intel Core 7 250H Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 and Intel Core 7 250H represent two distinct mobile processor designs, one built on AMD’s Zen 5 architecture and the other on Intel’s Raptor Lake architecture. The benchmark data places the Intel part in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD part sits in the 79th percentile. Across every recorded head-to-head benchmark, the Intel Core 7 250H delivers a higher score, with the average benchmark score for the Intel chip at 35728 compared to 26936 for the AMD chip. This analysis focuses strictly on the recorded performance and specification data.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 250H records an average benchmark score of 35728, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 records 26936. The Intel chip also holds an 85th percentile ranking versus the AMD chip’s 79th percentile.

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

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel Core 7 250H scores 16561, which is 36.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445’s 10590. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Intel chip’s 3147 beats the AMD chip’s 1723 by 45.2%.

Q: Which chip wins in single-core tests?

A: The Intel Core 7 250H wins all single-thread tests. It scores 4148 in Passmark single-thread versus 3591 for the AMD chip, a 13.4% advantage. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel chip scores 1931 against 1806, a 6.5% lead.

Q: Are there any tests where the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 wins?

A: No. The recorded head-to-head data shows the Intel Core 7 250H winning all 15 benchmark comparisons, including every Cinebench and Passmark test listed.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 7 250H has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Q: What is the process node difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 7 250H is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 uses the Zen 5 architecture with the codename Gorgon Point, part of the Ryzen AI 400 generation that combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 7 250H uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-H, part of the Core 7 Raptor Lake Refresh generation. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Core counts differ significantly. The AMD chip provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel chip provides 14 cores and 20 threads. This core advantage for Intel is reflected in the multi-threaded workload results. The base clock for the AMD chip is 2.00 GHz with 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.

Cache layouts also differ. Both chips list 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core for AMD, while Intel lists 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The L3 cache is dramatically different: the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has 4 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel Core 7 250H has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Memory support differs. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with dual-channel configuration and 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth, along with ECC memory support. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration, but has no ECC memory support and no recorded memory bandwidth figure. PCIe connectivity also differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only).

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 uses the Radeon 840M, while the Intel Core 7 250H uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. Both processors target the mobile market segment and are currently listed as active in production. The AMD part has a socket type of AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1744. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 7 250H wins every recorded head-to-head benchmark. The largest margin appears in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where Intel scores 3147 against AMD’s 1723, a 45.2% advantage. Passmark physics shows a similar gap, with Intel at 1824 versus AMD at 976, a 46.5% lead. Passmark find prime numbers also shows a large gap: Intel scores 106 versus AMD’s 56, a 47.2% difference.

Multi-threaded performance consistently favors Intel. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, Intel scores 16561 versus AMD’s 10590, a 36.1% lead. Passmark multithread shows Intel at 27030 versus AMD’s 18115, a 33% advantage. Passmark integer math delivers 99100 for Intel versus 58332 for AMD, a 41.1% lead. Passmark floating point math shows 65094 for Intel versus 39362 for AMD, a 39.5% advantage. Passmark data encryption records 18206 for Intel versus 10519 for AMD, a 42.2% lead.

The margins narrow in single-threaded and lighter workloads, but Intel still holds the advantage. Cinebench R23 single-core shows Intel at 1931 versus AMD’s 1806, a 6.5% lead. Cinebench R15 single-core shows 298 versus 254, a 14.8% lead. Passmark single-thread shows 4148 versus 3591, a 13.4% lead. Passmark extended instructions shows 17318 versus 15826, an 8.6% lead. Passmark data compression shows 303269 versus 215812, a 28.8% lead. Passmark random string sorting shows 34136 versus 23488, a 31.2% lead.

The data indicates that the Intel Core 7 250H’s advantage grows with thread count and workload intensity. The smallest delta is 6.5% in Cinebench R23 single-core, while the largest deltas exceed 45% in multi-core and physics tests. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 does not record a single win across any of the 15 benchmark comparisons.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 7 250H has 14 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 2.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 4.60 GHz for AMD and 5.40 GHz for Intel. Thermal design power is 28 W for AMD and 45 W for Intel.

The process node is 4 nm for AMD at TSMC, versus 10 nm for Intel at its own foundry. The architecture is Zen 5 for AMD versus Raptor Lake for Intel. The codename is Gorgon Point for AMD versus Raptor Lake-H for Intel. The generation is Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) for AMD versus Core 7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) for Intel.

Cache specifications differ. L1 cache is 80 KB per core for both. L2 cache is 1 MB per core for AMD and 2 MB per core for Intel. L3 cache is 4 MB for AMD and 24 MB shared for Intel.

Memory support differs. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bus is dual-channel for both. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD, with no recorded figure for Intel. ECC memory is supported on AMD only. PCIe is Gen 4 with 14 lanes for AMD, versus Gen 5 with 8 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon 840M for AMD and Iris Xe Graphics 96EU for Intel.

Socket types differ: AMD Socket FP8 for AMD, Intel BGA 1744 for Intel. Release dates differ: the AMD chip has a release date of 2026-01-04, while the Intel chip has a release date of 2024-12-17. The Intel Core 7 250H has a launch MSRP of $502. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has no recorded launch MSRP. Part numbers are 100-000001935 for AMD and SRQ6UQ5MK for Intel. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows a clear performance hierarchy. The Intel Core 7 250H wins every benchmark in the head-to-head comparison, with the widest margins in multi-threaded and physics workloads. Its 14 cores and 20 threads, combined with a 5.40 GHz boost clock and 24 MB of shared L3 cache, deliver scores that place it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445, with 6 cores and 12 threads, a 4.60 GHz boost clock, and 4 MB of L3 cache, sits in the 79th percentile.

The AMD chip’s advantages are architectural rather than performance-based in this dataset. It uses a smaller 4 nm process at TSMC, supports ECC memory, lists a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, and has a lower 28 W TDP. It also supports LPDDR5X memory and offers Gen 4 PCIe with 14 lanes. These features may matter for platform design, but they do not translate into higher benchmark scores in the recorded tests.

The Intel Core 7 250H is the stronger processor for workloads that scale with cores and threads. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16561 is 36.1% ahead of the AMD chip, and its Passmark multithread score of 27030 is 33% ahead. Even in single-thread tests, where the architectural gap should be smallest, Intel leads by 6.5% in Cinebench R23 single-core and 13.4% in Passmark single-thread.

Users who prioritize raw compute performance across the recorded benchmark suite should select the Intel Core 7 250H. Users who require ECC memory support, LPDDR5X memory, or a lower TDP of 28 W may consider the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445, but the benchmark data does not show any performance scenario where the AMD chip takes the lead. The Intel part also carries a launch MSRP of $502, while the AMD part has no listed launch MSRP.