AMD Ryzen 7 250 vs Intel Core i9-14901TE Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare between the AMD Ryzen 7 250 and the Intel Core i9-14901TE?

A: Both processors feature 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD part uses a Zen 4 (Hawk Point) design, while the Intel part uses a Raptor Lake-R architecture.

Q: What are the clock speed differences between the two CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has a lower base clock of 2.30 GHz but a higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a lower power draw?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has a TDP of 45 watts. The AMD part is rated for a lower thermal envelope.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 supports DDR5 memory only. The Intel Core i9-14901TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Q: How does the integrated graphics compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 includes a Radeon 780M iGPU, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE includes UHD Graphics 770.

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache capacity?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 has 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 250 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 178 mm² and 25,000 million transistors. It uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename. The Intel Core i9-14901TE is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a die size of 257 mm². It uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename.

Cache hierarchies differ notably. The AMD chip provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, with 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core, with 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger L3 allocation on the Intel side gives it a capacity advantage for data that benefits from a bigger shared pool.

Memory support splits the two processors. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 supports DDR5 only, with a dual-channel memory bus and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core i9-14901TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 across a dual-channel bus, though the database does not record a bandwidth figure for it. The Intel part also supports ECC memory, while the AMD part does not.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The AMD processor provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The Intel processor provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). That gives Intel a newer PCIe generation, while AMD offers more total lanes.

The AMD Ryzen 7 250 targets the mobile market segment and uses AMD Socket FP8. The Intel Core i9-14901TE targets the desktop segment and uses Intel Socket 1700. Both are active production parts, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part was released on 2025-01-05, while the Intel part was released on 2024-06-30.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data recorded for the AMD Ryzen 7 250 shows a broad set of results, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has no benchmark scores in the database. That absence means the head-to-head comparison relies entirely on the AMD side's recorded measurements and its percentile positioning.

The AMD Ryzen 7 250 reaches an 86th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 38221. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T, which scores 38194 with a delta of 0.1 percent, and the Intel Core i5-13600HX, which scores 38261 with a delta of -0.1 percent. The AMD part sits within a very tight band around these competitors. The Intel Core i9-14901TE holds a 50th percentile against all CPUs and has no average benchmark score recorded.

Given the lack of recorded scores for the Intel part, the practical win split favors the AMD Ryzen 7 250 in every measurable category. The AMD chip has recorded results for Cinebench R15 and R23, both multi-core and single-core, plus a full Passmark suite covering integer math, floating point math, encryption, compression, physics, and sorting. The Intel chip has none of those figures in the database.

For workloads that stress single-thread performance, the AMD Ryzen 7 250 shows a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1715 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3678. For multi-threaded tasks, it shows a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14676 and a Passmark multithread score of 25089. These are the only recorded numbers available, so the Intel part cannot be positioned against them from the database.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 250 | Intel Core i9-14901TE |

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

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Raptor Lake-R |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | Not recorded |

| Die Size | 178 mm² | 257 mm² |

| Base Clock | 3.30 GHz | 2.30 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 5.50 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| L1 Cache (per core) | 64 KB | 80 KB |

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

| L3 Cache (shared) | 16 MB | 36 MB |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

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

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 780M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2025-01-05 | 2024-06-30 |

| Part Number | 100-000001722 | Q49CSRNJJ |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records no direct head-to-head benchmark entries between the AMD Ryzen 7 250 and the Intel Core i9-14901TE. The Intel part has an empty benchmarks list, and the wins counters for both items are zero. Consequently, the comparison must lean on the AMD processor's standalone results and the percentile context for each chip.

The AMD Ryzen 7 250 delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14676 and a single-core score of 1715. In Cinebench R15, it posts 2302 multi-core and 269 single-core. These numbers place the AMD part at the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score of 38221 sits within a fraction of a percent of several Intel rivals: the Core Ultra 5 245T at 38194 (0.1 percent ahead), the Core i5-13600HX at 38261 (0.1 percent behind), the Core i5-14490F at 38149 (0.2 percent ahead), and the Core Ultra 9 285H at 38312 (0.2 percent behind). That grouping shows the AMD Ryzen 7 250 performing essentially on par with those mid-range and upper-mid-range Intel parts.

The Passmark results for the AMD Ryzen 7 250 show its strongest areas. Data compression scores 300708, integer math scores 91565, floating point math scores 53285, and random string sorting scores 35861. Extended instructions reach 21613, data encryption hits 17661, and physics reaches 1147. Find prime numbers is the weak spot at 73. The multithread score of 25089 and single-thread score of 3678 round out the suite.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE holds a 50th percentile against all CPUs and has no average benchmark score. That percentile rank places it in the middle of the database population, well below the AMD part's 86th percentile. Without any recorded benchmark values, the database cannot substantiate a single performance claim for the Intel chip. The higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz and the larger 36 MB L3 cache suggest potential strengths, but no measured scores exist to confirm them.

The data shows a clear asymmetry. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 has a complete benchmark profile and a high percentile standing. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has no recorded scores, which limits any quantitative comparison. The AMD processor leads in every measurable category simply because it is the only one with measurements. Its 86th percentile rank against all CPUs indicates strong overall performance, while the Intel part's 50th percentile rank indicates a middling position that cannot be validated with specific numbers.