AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 vs Intel Core 7 250H Comparison

AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 and Intel Core 7 250H are both mobile processors aimed at high-performance laptops, but the benchmark data shows a clear performance hierarchy between them. The AMD part, built on a newer Zen 5 architecture, delivers a decisive victory across every single measured workload in the database. The Intel part, based on the older Raptor Lake architecture, offers a higher core count but falls behind in nearly every benchmark metric. This analysis examines the recorded data to show exactly where each processor wins and what the numbers indicate about their respective strengths.

Where Each One Wins

The head-to-head benchmark results are unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 wins all 11 recorded comparisons. There is no workload category in the database where the Intel Core 7 250H takes the lead. This sweep includes workloads that typically favor different processor designs, such as single-threaded tasks, multi-threaded tasks, encryption, compression, and physics simulation.

The AMD processor's most dominant wins come in extended instructions, where it scores 31,969 compared to Intel's 17,318, a 84.6% advantage. This indicates a substantial capability in vectorized or specialized instruction workloads, likely reflecting the newer Zen 5 core design's improved execution resources. Data compression also shows a major gap, with AMD scoring 461,650 versus Intel's 303,269, a 52.2% difference. Random string sorting follows a similar pattern, with AMD ahead by 43.2% (48,894 versus 34,136).

The Intel Core 7 250H's closest performance comes in the physics benchmark, where it scores 1,824 versus AMD's 1,877, a narrow 2.9% deficit. Single-thread performance is also relatively close: AMD scores 4,301 versus Intel's 4,148, a 3.7% gap. These two results suggest that in lightly threaded or latency-sensitive workloads, the Intel part is competitive, though still behind. The Intel processor's higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz versus AMD's 5.20 GHz does not translate into a single-thread win in the recorded data.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear winner for users prioritizing raw performance. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 delivers a higher average benchmark score of 74,496, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core 7 250H, with an average score of 35,728, sits in the 85th percentile. This is a massive overall performance gap, with AMD's average score more than double Intel's.

For multi-threaded productivity, the AMD part's 24 threads outperform Intel's 20 threads despite Intel having more physical cores (14 versus 12). The PassMark multithread score shows AMD at 36,487 versus Intel's 27,030, a 35% advantage. This suggests the Zen 5 architecture's per-thread efficiency outweighs Intel's core count advantage.

For single-thread responsiveness, AMD holds a smaller but consistent lead. The single-thread score of 4,301 is 3.7% higher than Intel's 4,148. This edge, combined with the massive lead in extended instructions, indicates the AMD processor is the better choice for both general desktop responsiveness and compute-heavy tasks like encryption, compression, and scientific workloads.

The Intel Core 7 250H does have a higher boost clock (5.40 GHz versus 5.20 GHz) and more physical cores, but the recorded benchmarks show no workload where these advantages produce a win. The Intel part's launch MSRP is $502, which is the only pricing data available in the database. Based strictly on benchmark results, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 is the superior processor for every tested workload.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest performance deltas in the head-to-head comparison highlight the architectural differences between the two processors. The extended instructions test shows the biggest gap: AMD scores 31,969 versus Intel's 17,318, a 84.6% lead. This workload typically exercises advanced SIMD and cryptographic instructions, and the Zen 5 core's wider execution units appear to deliver a substantial advantage.

Data compression shows AMD ahead by 52.2% (461,650 versus 303,269). This is a memory-bandwidth-sensitive workload, and AMD's support for DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s likely contributes to this result. The Intel part's memory bandwidth is not listed in the database, but the benchmark outcome suggests AMD has a clear edge in this area.

Random string sorting follows with a 43.2% lead for AMD (48,894 versus 34,136). This workload involves pointer chasing and memory access patterns, again pointing to AMD's memory subsystem efficiency. Multithread performance shows AMD at 36,487 versus Intel's 27,030, a 35% lead, confirming the strength of the 24-thread configuration in parallel workloads.

Integer math shows AMD at 126,829 versus Intel's 99,100, a 28% lead. Floating-point math shows a 22.7% lead (79,887 versus 65,094). Data encryption shows a 27.1% lead (23,132 versus 18,206). Prime number finding shows a 22.6% lead (130 versus 106). These results consistently favor AMD across both integer and floating-point operations.

The narrowest margins are in physics and single-thread tests. Physics shows AMD at 1,877 versus Intel's 1,824, a 2.9% gap. Single-thread shows AMD at 4,301 versus Intel's 4,148, a 3.7% gap. These are the only areas where Intel's Raptor Lake design, which uses higher clock speeds, comes close to matching the Zen 5 architecture. However, even in these favorable scenarios for Intel, the AMD part still wins.

FAQ

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 7 250H has 14 cores and 20 threads. Despite having fewer physical cores, the AMD part wins the multithread benchmark with a score of 36,487 versus Intel's 27,030.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 250H has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, which is higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475's 5.20 GHz. However, the AMD part still wins the single-thread benchmark, scoring 4,301 versus Intel's 4,148.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 has an average benchmark score of 74,496, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 7 250H has an average score of 35,728, placing it in the 85th percentile.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 250H does not support ECC memory.

Q: What are the memory support options for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus and a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core 7 250H supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, but its bandwidth is not recorded in the database.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 7 250H is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent fundamentally different design philosophies and manufacturing generations. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 uses the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Gorgon Point, and belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core 7 250H uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-H, and is part of the Core 7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

The AMD processor has 12 cores and 24 threads, using a combination of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores as indicated by its generation string. Its cache layout includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel processor has 14 cores and 20 threads, with the same 80 KB L1 per core but a larger 2 MB L2 per core and a 24 MB shared L3 cache. The larger Intel L3 cache does not translate into a benchmark advantage in the recorded data.

Memory support differs significantly. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5, but its memory bandwidth is not recorded. The AMD part also supports ECC memory, which the Intel part does not. PCIe support also differs: the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 8 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD processor includes the Radeon 890M, while the Intel processor includes Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and both target the mobile market segment. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1744.

Specification Differences

The following specifications differ between the two processors, based solely on the database records:

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 | Intel Core 7 250H |

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

| Cores | 12 | 14 |

| Threads | 24 | 20 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.20 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 1744 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Raptor Lake-H |

| Generation | Ryzen AI PRO 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core 7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 233 mm² | Not recorded |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 24 MB (shared) |

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

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 8 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 890M | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU |

| Release Date | 2026-01-04 | 2024-12-17 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $502 |

| Part Number | 100-000001683 | SRQ6UQ5MK |

The AMD part has a lower TDP of 28 W versus Intel's 45 W, yet delivers higher benchmark scores across all recorded workloads. The AMD part uses a newer 4 nm process versus Intel's 10 nm process. The AMD part supports ECC memory and LPDDR5X, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and lacks ECC. The Intel part has a larger L3 cache and more physical cores, but the AMD part wins every benchmark in the database.