AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 vs Intel Core 7 250H Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 records an average benchmark score of 62498, while the Intel Core 7 250H records 35728. The AMD part sits at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, the Intel part at the 85th.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 compare to its nearest rival?

A: The AMD chip is 0.4% behind the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (score 62738) and 1.1% ahead of the Intel Core i9-13900KF (score 61841). Its closest competitor in the database is the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX.

Q: What is the single-thread performance difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 scores 4168 in the PassMark single-thread test, versus 4148 for the Intel Core 7 250H. That is a 0.5% advantage for AMD.

Q: In which benchmark does the Intel Core 7 250H win?

A: The Intel part wins only the PassMark physics test, scoring 1824 against AMD's 1747, a 4.2% margin.

Q: What is the core and thread configuration for each?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 has 10 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Core 7 250H has 14 cores and 20 threads. Both support 20 threads.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core 7 250H uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 is built on the Zen 5 architecture with the codename Gorgon Point, part of the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation (Zen 5 / Zen 5c). It uses a 4 nm process manufactured by TSMC with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core 7 250H is based on Raptor Lake, specifically Raptor Lake-H from the Core 7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. It uses a 10 nm process from Intel; no die size is recorded in the database.

The core counts differ significantly. AMD provides 10 cores and 20 threads, while Intel provides 14 cores and 20 threads. This means the Intel chip relies on a higher physical core count to reach the same thread count, consistent with its hybrid design approach. The AMD chip uses a uniform Zen 5 architecture, whereas the Intel part is built around the Raptor Lake core layout.

Cache hierarchies diverge as well. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core. The L2 differs: AMD allocates 1 MB per core, Intel allocates 2 MB per core. The L3 is substantially different: AMD has 16 MB total, while Intel has 24 MB shared. The larger L3 on the Intel side may help with certain workloads that benefit from more shared cache, but the benchmark results do not always reflect that advantage.

Memory support also differs. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel memory and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. The AMD chip uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip uses PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ: AMD uses the Radeon 890M, Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units.

The sockets are not interchangeable. AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, Intel uses Intel BGA 1744. Both are mobile processors, and both are currently in active production. The AMD part has a release date in January 2026, the Intel part in December 2024. The AMD chip has no recorded launch MSRP, while the Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $502.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is strongly one-sided. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 wins 10 of the 11 recorded head-to-head benchmarks. The Intel Core 7 250H wins only the physics test. The average benchmark score for AMD is 62498, which is 75% higher than Intel's 35728. This is not a close contest in the recorded metrics.

For workloads that depend on data compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating-point math, integer math, multithreaded performance, random string sorting, and single-thread performance, the data indicates the AMD chip is the stronger choice. The Intel chip shows a single advantage in the physics test, which may indicate better behavior in a specific simulation scenario.

The percentile rankings confirm the gap. AMD sits at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, Intel at the 85th. The nearest rivals for each part show how the market positions them. AMD's closest rival is the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, which scores 62738, only 0.4% ahead. Intel's closest rival is the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350, which scores 35719, essentially identical. This suggests the AMD part competes at a higher performance tier.

The specification differences explain part of the outcome. Intel has more cores (14 vs 10) and a higher boost clock (5.40 GHz vs 5.00 GHz), but the AMD chip delivers better results in almost every test. The 4 nm process versus the 10 nm process likely contributes to efficiency and per-core performance. The Intel chip has a higher base clock (2.50 GHz vs 2.00 GHz) and a higher TDP (45 W vs 28 W), yet still trails in most benchmarks.

For a buyer choosing between these two, the data consistently points to the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 for general computing, multi-threaded tasks, and single-threaded responsiveness. The Intel Core 7 250H offers a specific advantage in physics simulation, but that single win does not offset the broader performance gap.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 | Intel Core 7 250H |

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

| Cores | 10 | 14 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 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 |

| 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 | 100-000001862 | SRQ6UQ5MK |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest margin in the entire comparison is in the PassMark extended instructions test. AMD scores 26441 against Intel's 17318, a 52.7% advantage. This indicates a substantial lead in workloads that use advanced or specialized instruction sets, potentially reflecting the newer Zen 5 architecture.

The data compression test shows a 27% lead for AMD, with scores of 385174 versus 303269. This is a significant gap for a common productivity workload. Random string sorting follows with a 19.7% advantage for AMD (40860 vs 34136). Prime number finding shows an 18.9% lead for AMD (126 vs 106). The multithreaded test shows a 16.5% lead for AMD (31485 vs 27030), which is notable given that Intel has 14 cores versus AMD's 10.

Integer math gives AMD an 8.1% lead (107173 vs 99100). Data encryption shows a 6.1% lead for AMD (19308 vs 18206). Floating-point math is closer, with AMD ahead by 2.7% (66824 vs 65094). The single-thread tests are nearly identical: AMD scores 4168 versus Intel's 4148, a 0.5% margin.

The only Intel win is in the physics test. Intel scores 1824 against AMD's 1747, a 4.2% margin. This is the sole benchmark where Intel's higher core count and boost clock translate into a measurable advantage. The physics test may rely on specific scheduling or cache behavior that favors the Raptor Lake design.

Overall, the head-to-head data shows AMD winning 10 benchmarks and Intel winning 1. The average margins favor AMD heavily, with the extended instructions and data compression tests being the standout victories.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 wins in nearly every recorded workload category. For data compression and encryption, the AMD chip delivers 27% and 6.1% better scores, respectively. These are common tasks in file handling, database operations, and secure communications. For extended instructions, the 52.7% lead is the largest in the comparison, suggesting a clear advantage for scientific or specialized compute tasks.

In integer math and floating-point math, AMD leads by 8.1% and 2.7%. These are foundational for general productivity, engineering simulations, and financial modeling. The multithreaded score is 16.5% higher, which covers most parallel workloads such as video encoding, rendering, and compilation. Single-thread performance is essentially tied, with AMD ahead by just 0.5%, so responsiveness in everyday applications is similar.

Random string sorting shows a 19.7% advantage for AMD, which is relevant for text processing, data analytics, and sorting-heavy algorithms. Prime number finding is 18.9% higher, a metric often tied to cryptography and mathematical computation.

The Intel Core 7 250H wins only in the physics test, with a 4.2% margin. This specific benchmark may favor Intel's larger L3 cache (24 MB shared) or its higher boost clock (5.40 GHz). For users whose primary workload is physics simulation or similar physics-based calculations, the Intel part offers a measurable benefit.

Outside of that single test, the data does not identify any other area where Intel outperforms AMD. The Intel chip does have a higher base clock (2.50 GHz vs 2.00 GHz), a higher TDP (45 W vs 28 W), and more cores (14 vs 10), but these specifications do not translate into wins in the recorded benchmarks. The AMD chip's 4 nm process and Zen 5 architecture appear to deliver better performance per core and per watt in the measured tests.