AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 vs Intel Processor N250 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 versus the Intel Processor N250. However, the recorded data for the AMD part is extensive, and the Intel part has no benchmark scores listed at all. The comparison therefore relies on the AMD processor's absolute scores and its position against the nearest rivals in the database.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 delivers a multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 21,812 points and a single-core score of 1,988 points. In Geekbench, it records 13,957 multi-core and 2,084 single-core. The Passmark suite shows a multithread score of 32,916, a single-thread score of 3,867, integer math at 121,754, floating point math at 75,153, and extended instructions at 29,269. Data compression reaches 404,918, data encryption hits 20,802, and random string sorting scores 44,552. Physics testing produces 1,819 and prime number search scores 122.

The Intel Processor N250 has no benchmark scores in the database. Its percentile rank of 50 among all CPUs places it at the median of the recorded population, while the AMD part sits at the 89th percentile. The AMD processor's average benchmark score is 46,030, whereas the Intel part records an average of zero due to missing data. The absence of scores for the Intel component means no delta percentage can be computed between the two.

For context, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 with an average score of 46,062 and a delta of -0.1%, the AMD EPYC 4364P at 45,970 with a delta of 0.1%, the Intel Core i9-13900HX at 46,098 with a delta of -0.1%, and the AMD EPYC 7303 at 45,960 with a delta of 0.2%. The AMD part sits within 0.2% of all four, indicating its average score is essentially tied with those server and high-end mobile parts. The largest recorded gap among these rivals is 0.3 percentage points between the EPYC 7303 and the Core i9-13900HX, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 slots between them.

The data shows the AMD processor holds a 12-core, 24-thread configuration against the Intel part's 4 cores and 4 threads. That threefold core count and sixfold thread count is the structural basis for the expected multi-threaded gap, though no direct benchmark confirms it. The AMD chip boosts to 5.10 GHz from a 2.00 GHz base, while the Intel part boosts to 3.80 GHz from a 0.10 GHz base. The Intel base clock is exceptionally low in the database, which suggests a heavily power-limited design.

The AMD part's L3 cache is 16 MB, and its L2 is 1 MB per core. The Intel part has 6 MB of shared L3 and 2 MB of shared L2. The AMD processor uses a 4 nm process from TSMC with a 233 mm² die, while the Intel part uses a 10 nm process from Intel with no die size recorded. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory across a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel part supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 across a single-channel bus with 38.4 GB/s. The memory bandwidth differential is 51.2 GB/s in favor of AMD.

The Verdict

The benchmark data supports a clear separation between these two processors. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 records an average benchmark score of 46,030, placing it at the 89th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Processor N250 has no recorded benchmark scores and sits at the 50th percentile, which represents the median of the database population. The AMD part's nearest rivals are all within 0.2% of its average score, including the Intel Core i9-13900HX and the AMD EPYC 7303, which are desktop and server class parts. The database therefore classifies the AMD chip as a high-end mobile processor in terms of measured performance.

The Intel part's missing benchmark data means the database cannot quantify its performance against the AMD chip. Its 50th percentile rank, however, indicates that the median CPU in the database performs at its level, while the AMD part outperforms 89% of all recorded CPUs. The structural differences reinforce this: 12 cores versus 4 cores, 24 threads versus 4 threads, 16 MB of L3 versus 6 MB, and 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth versus 38.4 GB/s.

The AMD part also uses a more advanced process node at 4 nm versus 10 nm, and it carries a 28 W TDP against the Intel part's 6 W TDP. The power envelope difference is substantial, with the Intel part designed for 6 W operation. The database shows the AMD part as active and the Intel part as active, with release dates of 2024-06-30 for AMD and 2025-01-06 for Intel.

For users selecting between these two, the data points to the AMD part for any workload that benefits from multi-threading, high memory bandwidth, or the larger cache pool. The Intel part, with no recorded scores, cannot be positioned as competitive on any measured metric in this database. The only advantage recorded for the Intel part is its lower TDP, which the database lists as 6 W versus 28 W, and its support for DDR4 memory, which the AMD part does not list.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 wins on every benchmark category present in the database, simply because it is the only one of the two with recorded scores. The data shows its strongest absolute results in Passmark integer math at 121,754 and floating point math at 75,153, which indicate heavy computational throughput. The data compression score of 404,918 is the highest single recorded value in its benchmark set, suggesting strong performance in compression workloads. The encryption score of 20,802 and extended instructions score of 29,269 round out its compute profile.

The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21,812 and Geekbench multi-core score of 13,957 both indicate that the AMD part is suited to rendering and general multi-threaded productivity. The single-core Cinebench R15 score of 301 and the Geekbench single-core score of 2,084 show competitive single-thread performance as well. The Passmark single-thread score of 3,867 confirms this. The physics score of 1,819 suggests moderate performance in physics simulation workloads.

The Intel Processor N250 has no recorded wins in this database. Its only distinguishing recorded attributes are the 6 W TDP, which is the lowest power envelope in this comparison, and the support for DDR4 memory alongside DDR5 and LPDDR5. The single-channel memory bus at 38.4 GB/s is the only memory configuration listed for it. The 10 nm process node and 4-core, 4-thread layout are the other distinguishing characteristics.

The AMD part's dual-channel memory bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth give it a clear advantage in memory-sensitive workloads. The Intel part's single-channel bus at 38.4 GB/s would limit memory throughput in any scenario that scales with bandwidth. The AMD part's 16 MB of L3 cache versus 6 MB on the Intel part also favors AMD for working sets that fit in cache.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has an average benchmark score of 46,030. The Intel Processor N250 has an average benchmark score of 0, as no benchmark results are recorded in the database.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Processor N250 has 4 cores and 4 threads.

Q: What are the clock speeds of the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel Processor N250 has a base clock of 0.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.80 GHz.

Q: Which processor has the higher percentile rank?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is at the 89th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Processor N250 is at the 50th percentile.

Q: What memory types do the processors support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X on a dual-channel bus. The Intel Processor N250 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 on a single-channel bus.

Q: What are the TDP values for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has a TDP of 28 W. The Intel Processor N250 has a TDP of 6 W.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses the Zen 5 architecture with the Strix Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 300 generation that combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Processor N250 uses the Twin Lake architecture with the same Twin Lake codename, part of the Intel Processor generation based on Alder Lake-N. It is manufactured on a 10 nm process by Intel with no die size recorded.

The AMD part features 12 cores and 24 threads, with an 80 KB L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part has 4 cores and 4 threads, with a 96 KB L1 cache per core, 2 MB of shared L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD processor's cache hierarchy is per-core for L1 and L2, while the Intel processor uses a shared L2 pool.

Memory support differs significantly. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X across a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel processor supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 across a single-channel bus with 38.4 GB/s of bandwidth. Neither processor supports ECC memory. The AMD part uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part uses PCIe Gen 3 with 9 lanes.

The integrated graphics also differ. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 includes the Radeon 890M, while the Intel Processor N250 includes the UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part uses the AMD Socket FP8, and the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1264. The AMD part has a 28 W TDP, and the Intel part has a 6 W TDP. The AMD processor's boost clock reaches 5.10 GHz, while the Intel processor reaches 3.80 GHz. The base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 0.10 GHz for Intel.

The AMD part was released on 2024-06-30, and the Intel part was released on 2025-01-06. Both are listed as active production parts. The AMD part's part number is 100-000001682, and the Intel part's is SRPNS. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part is built on a larger die at 233 mm², while the Intel part has no recorded die size. The process node difference, 4 nm versus 10 nm, gives the AMD part a transistor density advantage that the benchmark scores reflect.