AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 vs Intel Processor N250 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits these two processors into entirely different performance categories. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 delivers across nearly every measurable workload, while the Intel Processor N250 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. The AMD part ranks in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs tracked, placing it among high-end mobile processors. The Intel Processor N250 sits in the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of zero, indicating no validated performance measurements exist for it.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 wins in every category where data is available. Its multithreaded Cinebench R23 score of 19095 demonstrates substantial throughput for rendering and heavily threaded applications. Single-threaded performance also favors AMD decisively, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2054. The PassMark suite shows the same pattern: multithread score of 36402, integer math at 127573, floating-point math at 80023, and extended instructions at 32803. The AMD processor also records 461195 in data compression and 22929 in data encryption, alongside 48824 in random string sorting.

The Intel Processor N250, by contrast, has no benchmark entries in the database. Its percentile rank of 50 indicates it sits at the median of all CPUs, but without recorded scores, no workload-specific strengths can be quantified. The AMD processor therefore claims all benchmark wins by default, with the data showing a complete absence of competing measurements for the Intel part.

Architecture Differences

The architectural gap between these two processors is substantial. AMD uses a 4 nm TSMC process node with Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation combining Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. Intel uses a 10 nm process from its own foundry, with Twin Lake architecture derived from Alder Lake-N. The die size for AMD is 233 mm², while Intel's die size is not recorded.

Core configuration differs sharply. The AMD processor has 12 cores and 24 threads, while Intel provides 4 cores and 4 threads with no hyperthreading. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD versus 0.10 GHz for Intel, with boost clocks of 5.20 GHz and 3.80 GHz respectively. Thermal design power also diverges: AMD is rated at 28 W, Intel at 6 W.

Cache layouts reflect the performance positioning. AMD allocates 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. Intel provides 96 KB L1 per core, 2 MB shared L2, and 6 MB shared L3. The AMD design favors per-core L2, while Intel consolidates L2 across all cores.

Memory architecture differs as well. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and ECC memory support. Intel supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 over a single-channel bus with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC. PCIe connectivity also diverges: AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, Intel provides Gen 3 with 9 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics follow the same pattern. AMD pairs the processor with a Radeon 890M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part targets the mobile segment with an active production status and released January 4, 2026. The Intel part also targets mobile, released January 6, 2025, and remains active. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons are unavailable because the Intel Processor N250 has no recorded scores in the database. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and the win counts are zero for both parts. This means the comparison must rely on the AMD processor's absolute scores and its position among other rivals.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 scores 19095 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 2054 in single-core. The Cinebench R15 results are 3234 multicore and 313 single-core. In the PassMark suite, the processor achieves 36402 multithread, 4050 single-thread, 127573 integer math, 80023 floating-point math, 32803 extended instructions, 461195 data compression, 22929 data encryption, 1915 physics, 48824 random string sorting, and 136 find prime numbers.

The average benchmark score for AMD is 56306. Its nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 with an average score of 56273 and a delta of 0.1 percent, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX at 56555 with a delta of -0.4 percent, the Intel Core i9-14900HX at 56004 with a delta of 0.5 percent, and the Intel Core 7 253PQE at 55919 with a delta of 0.7 percent. These deltas are all within one percent, placing the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 in a tightly contested cluster of high-performance processors.

The Intel Processor N250 has an average benchmark score of zero and no nearest rivals listed. Its 50th percentile rank places it below the AMD part's 92nd percentile by a wide margin. Without recorded scores, no exact performance deltas can be calculated between the two.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 is the clear performance leader in this comparison. Its 12 cores and 24 threads, combined with a 5.20 GHz boost clock and 16 MB L3 cache, produce benchmark results that place it in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Processor N250, with 4 cores and 4 threads, a 3.80 GHz boost clock, and 6 MB L3 cache, has no recorded benchmark scores and sits at the 50th percentile.

For workloads requiring heavy multithreading, rendering, encryption, or floating-point math, the AMD processor's recorded scores show it can handle these tasks at a high level. The Intel processor's lack of benchmark data means no such capabilities can be confirmed. The AMD part also provides dual-channel memory with ECC support and PCIe Gen 4 connectivity, while Intel offers single-channel memory without ECC and PCIe Gen 3.

The Intel Processor N250 may appeal to scenarios where its 6 W TDP is the primary consideration, as the data shows a much lower power envelope than AMD's 28 W. However, from a pure performance standpoint, the recorded measurements all favor AMD. The AMD processor's average benchmark score of 56306 exceeds the zero score recorded for Intel. The verdict from the data is straightforward: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 delivers the performance, while the Intel Processor N250 offers no validated benchmark results to compare.

FAQ

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Processor N250 has 4 cores and 4 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 boosts to 5.20 GHz. The Intel Processor N250 boosts to 3.80 GHz.

Q: What TDP does each processor carry?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 has a TDP of 28 W. The Intel Processor N250 has a TDP of 6 W.

Q: What is the L3 cache size for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 has 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Processor N250 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a dual-channel bus. The Intel Processor N250 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 over a single-channel bus.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 supports ECC memory. The Intel Processor N250 does not support ECC memory.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 has an average benchmark score of 56306. The Intel Processor N250 has an average benchmark score of 0.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 | Intel Processor N250 |

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

| Cores | 12 | 4 |

| Threads | 24 | 4 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 0.10 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.20 GHz | 3.80 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 6 W |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| 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 |

| ECC Memory | Supported | Not supported |

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

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

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 1264 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Twin Lake |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Release Date | 2026-01-04 | 2025-01-06 |

| Part Number | 100-000001937 | SRPNS |