AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 vs Intel Core 7 250H Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 250H has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The AMD part uses simultaneous multithreading to deliver 24 threads from 12 cores, whereas the Intel chip relies on a mix of performance and efficiency cores.

Q: How do the two compare in Cinebench R23 multicore performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 scores 19,095 points in Cinebench R23 multicore, which is 15.3% ahead of the Intel Core 7 250H’s 16,561 points. This is the largest Cinebench multicore gap between the two.

Q: Which processor wins in single-threaded workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 wins in Cinebench R23 single-core with 2,054 points versus 1,931 for Intel, a 6.4% advantage. However, in PassMark’s single-thread test, the Intel Core 7 250H takes a narrow lead with 4,148 points versus 4,050, a 2.4% margin.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 has a 28-watt TDP, while the Intel Core 7 250H has a 45-watt TDP. The Intel part is rated for a higher power envelope.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 250H does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the integrated graphics solution on each?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 uses Radeon 890M graphics. The Intel Core 7 250H uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 is built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Gorgon Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation that combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core 7 250H uses the older Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-H codename, part of the Core 7 Raptor Lake Refresh generation. It uses a 10 nm process at Intel with no die size recorded.

The cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD part provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part also has 80 KB of L1 per core but doubles L2 to 2 MB per core and offers 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Despite Intel’s larger L3, the AMD part’s smaller total cache footprint does not prevent it from leading in most compute benchmarks.

Memory support differs in scope. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, plus ECC support. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, but no bandwidth figure is recorded and ECC is not supported. The PCIe configuration also diverges: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while Intel uses Gen 5 with 8 CPU lanes.

The Intel part carries a higher TDP at 45 watts versus 28 watts for AMD, and it is the only one of the two with a recorded launch MSRP at $502. The AMD part uses the AMD Socket FP8, while Intel uses the BGA 1744 socket. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 dominates the head-to-head comparison with 13 wins out of 15 recorded benchmarks. Its strongest areas are heavy parallel workloads, encryption, compression, and extended instruction processing. The data shows a 52.1% lead in data compression, a 25.9% lead in data encryption, and an 89.4% lead in extended instructions. These results indicate that the AMD part is better suited for tasks that stress the CPU’s full compute pipeline, such as content creation, scientific calculations, and data processing.

The Intel Core 7 250H wins only in PassMark single-thread tests, with a 2.4% margin in both the single-thread and singlethread records. This suggests a slight advantage in lightly threaded tasks that rely on raw per-core speed, such as legacy applications or certain productivity tools that do not scale across many threads. However, the margin is small and does not translate into wins in Cinebench single-core tests, where AMD leads by 5% in R15 and 6.4% in R23.

Overall, the AMD part is the clear choice for multithreaded and memory-intensive workloads. The Intel part has a narrow niche in single-threaded PassMark scenarios, but its higher TDP and older architecture do not compensate for the wide performance gaps in most other tests.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specifications. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 has 12 cores and 24 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 5.20 GHz for AMD and 5.40 GHz for Intel. TDP is 28 watts for AMD and 45 watts for Intel.

The AMD part uses the AMD Socket FP8 with Zen 5 architecture and Gorgon Point codename, on a 4 nm TSMC process with a 233 mm² die. The Intel part uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket with Raptor Lake architecture and Raptor Lake-H codename, on a 10 nm Intel process with no die size recorded. The AMD part has 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB L3. The Intel part has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3.

Memory support: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth plus ECC. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel, no bandwidth figure, and no ECC. PCIe: AMD has Gen 4 with 16 lanes, Intel has Gen 5 with 8 lanes. Integrated graphics: AMD uses Radeon 890M, Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $502; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single win for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 comes in PassMark extended instructions, where it scores 32,803 versus Intel’s 17,318, a 89.4% advantage. This is followed by data compression at 461,195 versus 303,269, a 52.1% lead. Random string sorting shows a 43% gap in AMD’s favor with 48,824 versus 34,136. PassMark multithread sees AMD at 36,402 versus 27,030, a 34.7% lead. Integer math shows a 28.7% advantage with 127,573 versus 99,100, and find prime numbers shows 28.3% with 136 versus 106.

In Cinebench R23 multicore, AMD leads 19,095 to 16,561, a 15.3% margin. Floating point math in PassMark shows AMD ahead by 22.9% with 80,023 versus 65,094. Data encryption shows a 25.9% lead with 22,929 versus 18,206. Cinebench R15 multicore is close, with AMD at 3,234 versus Intel at 3,147, a 2.8% margin. Cinebench R23 single-core has AMD at 2,054 versus 1,931, a 6.4% lead. Cinebench R15 single-core has AMD at 313 versus 298, a 5% lead. PassMark physics shows a 5% margin with 1,915 versus 1,824.

The only Intel wins are in PassMark single-thread, where it scores 4,148 versus AMD’s 4,050, a 2.4% margin in both the single-thread and singlethread records. These are the narrowest margins in the entire comparison, and they do not offset AMD’s sweeping leads elsewhere.

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly favors the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 in almost every category. With 13 wins out of 15 head-to-head tests, the AMD part delivers substantially higher performance in multithreaded workloads, encryption, compression, and extended instruction handling. Its 89.4% lead in extended instructions and 52.1% lead in data compression are decisive for users running compute-heavy applications. The AMD part also achieves these results with a 28-watt TDP, well below Intel’s 45-watt rating, which suggests better efficiency per watt in the recorded data.

The Intel Core 7 250H has a single narrow advantage in PassMark single-thread tests, with a 2.4% margin. This is a minor edge for lightly threaded tasks, but it does not appear in Cinebench single-core results, where AMD leads by 5% to 6.4%. The Intel part’s larger L3 cache and higher boost clock do not translate into broader wins.

For users who prioritize multithreaded performance, data processing, and encryption, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 is the stronger choice based on the recorded benchmarks. The Intel Core 7 250H may appeal to those who need its specific single-thread PassMark edge, but the overall data shows AMD as the dominant performer in this comparison.