AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 vs Intel Core 7 250H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database contains a complete Cinebench and PassMark test suite for the Intel Core 7 250H, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 has no recorded benchmark scores. This means the head-to-head comparison is one-sided: the Intel part has measurable performance data, and the AMD part does not. The Intel Core 7 250H posts a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16561 points and a single-core score of 1931 points. In Cinebench R20, the multicore result is 9697 points with a single-core score of 1368. The older Cinebench R15 workload yields 3147 points multicore and 298 points single-core.

The PassMark suite adds further detail. The Intel processor scores 27030 in multithread, 4148 in single-thread, 99100 in integer math, 65094 in floating point math, 303269 in data compression, 18206 in data encryption, 17318 in extended instructions, 106 in find prime numbers, 1824 in physics, and 34136 in random string sorting. These figures establish the Intel Core 7 250H as a capable mobile processor. Its percentile ranking against all CPUs in the database is 85, which places it above the majority of recorded processors.

Because the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 has zero benchmark entries, no direct score comparison is possible. The database records an average benchmark score of 35728 for the Intel part, while the AMD part shows an average benchmark score of 0. The wins count reflects this: the Intel Core 7 250H holds all recorded wins, and the AMD part holds none. The percentile data tells the same story, with the AMD processor sitting at the 50th percentile and the Intel processor at the 85th percentile.

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core 7 250H provide context for its standing. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 posts an average score of 35719, which is essentially identical with a delta of 0 percent. The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H scores 35670, putting it 0.2 percent behind. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 scores 35802, which is 0.2 percent ahead. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X scores 35909, 0.5 percent ahead. These margins are narrow, indicating that the Intel Core 7 250H sits in a tightly contested performance band among recent mobile and desktop parts.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core 7 250H has 14 cores and 20 threads. The AMD part provides a higher thread count, which typically benefits heavily parallel workloads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core 7 250H boosts to 5.40 GHz, which is higher than the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 at 5.20 GHz. The AMD part has a higher base clock at 3.10 GHz compared to the Intel part at 2.50 GHz.

Q: How does the cache configuration differ?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 has 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 250H has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Intel part has 2 MB of L2 cache per core.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 supports LPDDR5X memory with a quad-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s. The Intel Core 7 250H supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, and its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 250H does not support ECC memory.

Q: What are the production status and release dates?

A: Both processors are marked as Active in production status. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 has a release date of 2026-05-19. The Intel Core 7 250H has a release date of 2024-12-17.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design lineages. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 uses the Gorgon Halo codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO generation built on Zen 5 architecture. The Intel Core 7 250H uses the Raptor Lake-H codename and belongs to the Core 7 generation built on Raptor Lake Refresh architecture. The manufacturing processes differ substantially. AMD uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC. Intel uses a 10 nm process node from its own foundry.

The core counts diverge in structure as well. The AMD part provides 16 cores and 32 threads, indicating simultaneous multithreading across all cores. The Intel part provides 14 cores and 20 threads, which suggests a hybrid arrangement with fewer total threads than cores multiplied by two. The cache hierarchy also differs. AMD allocates 1 MB of L2 per core and 64 MB of L3. Intel allocates 2 MB of L2 per core and 24 MB of shared L3. The larger L3 on the AMD side can reduce memory latency for working sets that fit within 64 MB.

Memory architecture is a major differentiator. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 uses quad-channel LPDDR5X with a recorded bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s. The Intel Core 7 250H uses dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5 with no recorded bandwidth figure. The quad-channel interface on the AMD part provides substantially higher theoretical memory throughput, which matters for memory-bound workloads such as large data processing and integrated graphics performance.

PCIe support also differs. The AMD processor offers Gen 4 with 16 lanes for the CPU. The Intel processor offers Gen 5 with 8 lanes for the CPU. The newer PCIe generation on the Intel side provides higher per-lane bandwidth, while the AMD side provides more lanes. The integrated graphics differ as well. AMD uses the Radeon 8065S. Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units.

The physical packages are distinct. AMD uses socket FP11. Intel uses BGA 1744. Both are mobile form factors. The AMD part has a die size recorded as 2x 70.6 mm², while the Intel part has no die size data. The AMD processor has a TDP of 55 watts, and the Intel processor has a TDP of 45 watts. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part has a part number of 100-000002124, and the Intel part has a part number of SRQ6UQ5MK.

The Verdict

The benchmark data presents an asymmetric picture. The Intel Core 7 250H has a complete set of recorded benchmark scores across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and PassMark tests. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 has no recorded benchmark scores at all. Without measured performance data for the AMD part, no direct comparative verdict can be drawn from the database.

The Intel Core 7 250H stands on its own measured merits. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16561 and single-core score of 1931 indicate solid performance for a mobile processor. The PassMark multithread score of 27030 and single-thread score of 4148 reinforce this position. Its 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database places it above most recorded processors. The nearest rival data shows it trading blows with AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350, Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845, and AMD Ryzen 7 7700X within a 0.5 percent band.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 cannot be evaluated on benchmark performance from the database. Its specifications suggest theoretical strengths, including 16 cores, 32 threads, a larger 64 MB L3 cache, quad-channel LPDDR5X memory, and a 4 nm process node. These features could translate to strong performance in multi-threaded and memory-intensive workloads, but the recorded data does not confirm this. The 50th percentile ranking reflects the absence of benchmark entries rather than measured performance.

The choice between the two depends on the availability of measured data. The Intel Core 7 250H offers verified benchmark results and a higher boost clock at 5.40 GHz. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 offers a higher core count, higher thread count, higher base clock, larger L3 cache, ECC memory support, and a newer process node. Users who require validated performance numbers should look to the Intel part. Users who prioritize core count, memory bandwidth, and ECC support may consider the AMD part, but the database provides no benchmark evidence for its actual performance.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in every major specification field recorded in the database.

Cores and threads: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core 7 250H has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Clock speeds: The AMD part has a base clock of 3.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz.

TDP: The AMD part is rated at 55 watts. The Intel part is rated at 45 watts.

Socket: The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP11. The Intel part uses Intel BGA 1744.

Codename and generation: The AMD part uses the Gorgon Halo codename from the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO (Zen 5) generation. The Intel part uses the Raptor Lake-H codename from the Core 7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation.

Process node and foundry: The AMD part uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel part uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Die size: The AMD part has a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel part has no recorded die size.

Cache: The AMD part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of L3. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3.

Memory support: The AMD part supports LPDDR5X with a quad-channel bus and 273.1 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and no recorded bandwidth.

ECC memory: The AMD part supports ECC memory. The Intel part does not.

PCIe: The AMD part offers Gen 4 with 16 lanes. The Intel part offers Gen 5 with 8 lanes.

Integrated graphics: The AMD part uses Radeon 8065S. The Intel part uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU.

Release date: The AMD part released on 2026-05-19. The Intel part released on 2024-12-17.

Launch MSRP: The Intel Core 7 250H has a launch MSRP of $502. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 has no recorded launch MSRP.

Part number: The AMD part is 100-000002124. The Intel part is SRQ6UQ5MK.

Market segment and production status: Both are mobile processors with Active production status. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.