AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 vs Intel Core 7 250H Comparison

AMD’s Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 and Intel’s Core 7 250H represent two distinct approaches to mobile processing, with the former built on a newer 4 nm process and the latter leveraging a higher core count and boost clock. The database contains benchmark results only for the Intel part, so direct numerical comparisons are limited to specification analysis and the Intel chip’s recorded performance relative to its nearest rivals.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for the Intel Core 7 250H shows strong multi-threaded performance. In Cinebench R23, the chip scores 16561 points in the multi-core test and 1931 points in the single-core test. The Cinebench R20 results show 9697 points multi-core and 1368 points single-core, while the older Cinebench R15 test yields 3147 points multi-core and 298 points single-core. These figures indicate a capable mobile processor for workloads that scale across cores.

PassMark results for the Intel Core 7 250H further detail its strengths. The multi-thread test records 27030 points, while single-thread performance sits at 4148 points. Integer math scores 99100 points, floating point math reaches 65094 points, and extended instructions score 17318 points. Data compression hits 303269 points, data encryption reaches 18206 points, and random string sorting records 34136 points. The physics test scores 1824 points, and the find prime numbers test scores 106 points. These metrics show balanced performance across different computational tasks, with particularly strong results in compression and integer math.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has no benchmark entries in the database, so its performance cannot be directly quantified against the Intel chip’s recorded scores. The database shows zero wins for either processor in head-to-head tests, and the average benchmark score for the AMD part is zero. This absence of data means no direct score comparison is possible between the two processors.

The Intel Core 7 250H holds an 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database, and its average benchmark score is 35728 points. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 with an average score of 35719 points and a delta of 0 percent, the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H with 35670 points and a delta of 0.2 percent, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 with 35802 points and a delta of -0.2 percent, and the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X with 35909 points and a delta of -0.5 percent. The data shows the Core 7 250H sits within a tight cluster of similarly performing processors, with differences of less than one percent separating it from each rival.

The Verdict

Based strictly on the recorded data, the Intel Core 7 250H is the only processor in this comparison with measured benchmark results, making it the clear choice for users who rely on validated performance metrics. Its 85th percentile ranking places it well above the median, and its average score of 35728 points aligns closely with several strong competitors, including the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 offers specifications that suggest competitive potential, including a higher base clock of 3.60 GHz compared to 2.50 GHz, a 4 nm process node versus 10 nm, and quad-channel memory support with 273.1 GB/s bandwidth. However, without benchmark data, the database provides no evidence of its actual performance relative to the Intel part.

For users prioritizing a processor with confirmed performance numbers, the Intel Core 7 250H delivers documented results across Cinebench and PassMark suites. For users who value architectural advantages such as a smaller process node, higher base clock, and larger L3 cache, the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 presents those features, but the absence of measured scores prevents a data-driven endorsement.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 uses the Gorgon Halo codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Max PRO generation based on Zen 5 architecture. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC and has a die size of 70.6 mm². The Intel Core 7 250H uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-H codename, belonging to the Core 7 generation from the Raptor Lake Refresh lineup. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

The AMD processor integrates 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel chip offers 14 cores and 20 threads. Cache layouts differ significantly: the AMD part has 1 MB of L2 cache per core and 32 MB of shared L3 cache, whereas the Intel part has 2 MB of L2 cache per core and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Both processors use 80 KB of L1 cache per core.

Memory architecture separates the two substantially. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 supports LPDDR5X memory with a quad-channel bus and 273.1 GB/s bandwidth, and it supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 250H supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, no ECC support, and no recorded memory bandwidth figure in the database.

The integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD chip uses the Radeon 8050S, while the Intel chip uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. PCIe connectivity also varies, with the AMD processor offering Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only) and the Intel processor offering Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only).

Specification Differences

The core count difference is notable: 8 cores and 16 threads for the AMD processor versus 14 cores and 20 threads for the Intel processor. Base clocks differ, with the AMD part starting at 3.60 GHz and the Intel part at 2.50 GHz. Boost clocks are closer, with the AMD chip reaching 5.00 GHz and the Intel chip reaching 5.40 GHz.

Thermal design power differs, with the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 rated at 55 watts and the Intel Core 7 250H rated at 45 watts. Socket types are incompatible: the AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel processor uses Intel BGA 1744. The process node favors AMD at 4 nm versus Intel at 10 nm, and the foundries differ, with TSMC producing the AMD chip and Intel producing its own.

The AMD processor supports LPDDR5X memory exclusively, while the Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Memory channels favor AMD with quad-channel support versus dual-channel for Intel, and the AMD chip’s memory bandwidth is recorded at 273.1 GB/s, while no figure exists for the Intel chip. ECC memory support is present on the AMD part but absent on the Intel part.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has a release date of May 19, 2026, while the Intel Core 7 250H was released on December 17, 2024. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $502, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The part numbers differ: 100-000002144 for AMD and SRQ6UQ5MK for Intel.

FAQ

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 7 250H has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 boosts to 5.00 GHz. The Intel Core 7 250H boosts to 5.40 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a higher process node efficiency?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 7 250H is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: What memory types are supported?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 supports LPDDR5X memory. The Intel Core 7 250H supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Q: What is the Intel Core 7 250H’s average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 250H has an average benchmark score of 35728 points, placing it in the 85th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No, the database contains no benchmark entries for the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485, so its average benchmark score is zero.