AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 vs Intel Processor N250 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and Intel Processor N250 occupy completely different performance tiers. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 holds a benchmark percentile rank of 86 across all CPUs in the database, while the Intel Processor N250 sits at the 50th percentile. The gap in raw capability is substantial, with the AMD part delivering roughly 12 cores and 24 threads against the Intel part's 4 cores and 4 threads, a 3x core advantage and a 6x thread advantage.

The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 posts an average benchmark score of 37,904 across all recorded tests. The Intel Processor N250 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, meaning the head-to-head comparison relies entirely on architectural and specification differences. The AMD processor achieves a single-thread score of 1,153 in 3DMark, 2,018 in Cinebench R23, and 2,407 in Geekbench. Its multi-thread results are far stronger: 9,725 in 3DMark max threads, 21,761 in Cinebench R23 multicore, and 15,242 in Geekbench multicore. PassMark multithread testing shows 35,148, with floating point math at 76,892 and integer math at 122,933.

The database places the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 within a narrow competitive band. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-14901E with an average score of 37,911 (a 0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X at 37,943 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core 5 211E at 37,829 (0.2% lower), and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 at 37,804 (0.3% lower). These margins are effectively negligible, indicating the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 performs within 0.3% of four other processors in the same performance class. The Intel Processor N250 has no nearest rival data recorded, which reinforces its position outside the competitive cluster that the AMD part occupies.

Architecture Differences

The two processors derive from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 300 generation that combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Processor N250 uses the Twin Lake architecture under the Twin Lake codename, part of the Intel Processor family descended from Alder Lake-N, and is built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The process node difference is significant: 4 nm versus 10 nm gives the AMD part a notable density and efficiency advantage in transistor scaling.

The cache structures diverge sharply. The AMD processor allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor allocates 96 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of shared L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. While the Intel part has a slightly larger per-core L1 allocation, the AMD part's total cache pool is much larger, especially at the L3 level where it offers 16 MB versus 6 MB. The per-core L2 design on the AMD side means each of its 12 cores gets dedicated 1 MB of L2, whereas the Intel part shares 2 MB across all 4 cores.

Memory support reflects the performance positioning. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 but uses a single-channel bus, capping bandwidth at 38.4 GB/s. That is a 2.33x bandwidth advantage for the AMD processor. PCIe connectivity also differs: the AMD part provides Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Intel part provides Gen 3 with 9 CPU lanes. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and both have locked multipliers.

The integrated graphics solutions differ as well. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 carries the Radeon 890M, while the Intel Processor N250 carries the UHD Graphics 730. Both target the mobile market segment and are listed as Active in production status. The release dates show the AMD part launched on June 30, 2024, and the Intel part on January 6, 2025, roughly six months apart.

Clock speeds show a mixed picture. The AMD part has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of only 0.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.80 GHz. The AMD boost clock is 1.3 GHz higher, and its base clock is 1.9 GHz higher. The thermal design power tells the efficiency story: the AMD processor is rated at 28 W TDP, while the Intel processor is rated at 6 W TDP. The Intel part draws far less power, which makes it suitable for fanless or ultra-low-power designs, but that comes with a massive reduction in peak performance capability.

The physical specifications also differ. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8 and has a die size of 233 mm². The Intel part uses Intel BGA 1264 and has no recorded die size. The AMD part has a part number of 100-000000994, while the Intel part is identified as SRPNS.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is the clear performance leader in every measurable dimension. Its 86th percentile ranking, 12-core/24-thread configuration, 5.10 GHz boost clock, and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth position it as a high-end mobile processor. The Intel Processor N250, with its 50th percentile ranking, 4-core/4-thread configuration, 3.80 GHz boost clock, and 38.4 GB/s memory bandwidth, is a low-power entry-level part.

The Intel N250's only advantages are its dramatically lower 6 W TDP and its support for DDR4 memory in addition to DDR5 and LPDDR5. No benchmark scores exist for the Intel part in the database, which means its performance cannot be quantified against the AMD part directly. The AMD part, by contrast, has extensive benchmark data showing strong single-thread and multi-thread performance. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.3% of its average score, confirming it sits at a performance plateau shared by several other high-end processors.

For workloads that demand multi-threading, the AMD part is the only viable choice of the two. Its 24 threads and 16 MB of L3 cache provide the resources needed for parallel workloads, and its PassMark multithread score of 35,148 demonstrates that capability. The Intel part, with 4 threads and 6 MB of L3, cannot compete in that domain. For single-threaded tasks, the AMD part's 5.10 GHz boost clock and 2,018 Cinebench R23 single-core score give it a decisive edge over the Intel part's 3.80 GHz boost clock.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Processor N250 |

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

| Cores | 12 | 4 |

| Threads | 24 | 4 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 0.10 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 3.80 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 6 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 1264 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Twin Lake |

| Codename | Strix Point | Twin Lake |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 96 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (shared) |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR5 |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 38.4 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 Lanes | Gen 3, 9 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 890M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Release Date | June 30, 2024 | January 6, 2025 |

| Part Number | 100-000000994 | SRPNS |

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Processor N250 has 4 cores and 4 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 boosts to 5.10 GHz, while the Intel Processor N250 boosts to 3.80 GHz. The AMD part has a 1.3 GHz higher boost clock.

Q: How does memory bandwidth compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses a dual-channel memory bus and delivers 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Processor N250 uses a single-channel bus and delivers 38.4 GB/s.

Q: Which processor has a lower TDP?

A: The Intel Processor N250 has a 6 W TDP, which is significantly lower than the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370's 28 W TDP.

Q: What process nodes are used?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Processor N250 is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: What is the percentile ranking of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 ranks at the 86th percentile across all CPUs in the database. The Intel Processor N250 ranks at the 50th percentile.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 wins in multi-threaded workloads, single-threaded workloads, memory-intensive applications, and any task that benefits from a large L3 cache. Its 24 threads and 16 MB of L3 cache handle parallel processing effectively. The PassMark results show strength in integer math (122,933), floating point math (76,892), and data compression (445,719). The 5.10 GHz boost clock supports fast single-thread response, and the dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth feeds data to the cores quickly. The Radeon 890M integrated graphics provide a more capable graphics solution than the UHD Graphics 730 in the Intel part.

The Intel Processor N250 wins in power-constrained scenarios. Its 6 W TDP is less than a quarter of the AMD part's 28 W TDP, making it the appropriate choice for low-power mobile devices where battery life and thermal output matter more than raw performance. It also supports DDR4 memory, which can be a cost consideration in system designs that use older memory infrastructure. The 4-core configuration with a 3.80 GHz boost clock is sufficient for basic productivity tasks, and its 96 KB per-core L1 cache is slightly larger than the AMD part's 80 KB per-core allocation.

The database shows no benchmark scores for the Intel Processor N250, so its performance profile is defined entirely by its specifications. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, by contrast, has a complete benchmark record that places it among the top 14% of all CPUs in the database. The performance gap between the two parts is not close, and the choice between them comes down to whether the use case requires the AMD part's high performance or the Intel part's minimal power draw.