AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D vs Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no overlapping benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D and the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus. The recorded measurements for the Intel part cover Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, plus a series of Passmark workloads, while the AMD entry has no benchmark scores on file. Consequently, direct numeric comparisons between the two processors are not possible from the recorded data. The Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus, however, has a substantial set of results that can be assessed on its own.

In Cinebench R15, the Intel processor scores 4305 points in the multicore test and 607 points in the single-core test. The R20 run shows 17941 points multicore and 2532 points single-core. The R23 results are 42718 points multicore and 6030 points single-core. These figures indicate a strong multicore showing, with the single-core scores also being solid for a desktop part.

Passmark results for the Intel chip include a multithread score of 50146 and a single-thread score of 4698. The data compression test reaches 553155, while data encryption scores 41292. Extended instructions yield 42880, and floating point math hits 159824. Integer math scores 123030, prime number search returns 452, physics scores 3183, and random string sorting scores 67209. The average benchmark score for the Intel processor is 66159, placing it at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs in the database.

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus, based on average benchmark score, are the Intel Core 9 273PQE at 66099 (a delta of 0.1 percent), the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D at 65914 (0.4 percent ahead), the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus at 66855 (1 percent behind), and the AMD EPYC 4465P at 66925 (1.1 percent behind). The Intel part sits essentially level with the Core 9 273PQE and the Ryzen 9 7950X3D, while trailing the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus and the EPYC 4465P by roughly one point in percentage terms. This places the 250KF Plus in a tightly contested performance band among high-end desktop and workstation processors.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus compare to its closest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Intel part scores 66159 on average. The Intel Core 9 273PQE scores 66099, a 0.1 percent difference. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D scores 65914, which is 0.4 percent lower. The Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus scores 66855, 1 percent higher, and the AMD EPYC 4465P scores 66925, 1.1 percent higher.

Q: What are the single-core and multicore Cinebench R23 scores for the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus?

A: The Cinebench R23 multicore score is 42718, and the single-core score is 6030. These are the highest Cinebench scores recorded for this processor across the R15, R20, and R23 versions in the database.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D have any recorded benchmark scores in the database?

A: No, the AMD processor has an empty benchmarks list. The database contains no Cinebench or Passmark results for the Ryzen 7 7700X3D, so its performance cannot be quantified from the recorded data.

Q: What is the percentile rank of the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus among all CPUs?

A: The Intel processor is at the 93rd percentile, meaning it scores higher than 93 percent of all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score of 66159 supports that high placement.

Q: Which Passmark test shows the highest score for the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus?

A: The data compression test shows the highest score at 553155. Floating point math follows at 159824, with integer math at 123030 and multithread at 50146.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus compare to the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus in average score?

A: The 250KF Plus scores 66159, while the 250K Plus scores 66855. The 250K Plus is ahead by 1 percent, a small but measurable margin.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus has a clear advantage in the benchmark data because it has results and the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D does not. The Intel part demonstrates strength in multicore workloads, as shown by the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 42718 and the Passmark multithread score of 50146. These numbers suggest that heavily threaded tasks, such as rendering, video encoding, and scientific computation, are where this processor excels. The single-core performance is also respectable, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6030 and a Passmark single-thread score of 4698, indicating solid responsiveness in lightly threaded applications.

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D, based on the available fields, offers 8 cores and 16 threads, a base clock of 4.00 GHz, a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, and 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The database does not record any benchmark scores for it, so no quantitative wins can be assigned to the AMD part. The Intel processor, by contrast, has 18 cores and 18 threads, a base clock of 4.20 GHz, a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. The higher core count and boost clock, combined with the recorded scores, give the Intel part a definitive edge in the measured data. For any workload where the database has a number, the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus is the only processor with a score, and that score is high across every test.

The Passmark results for the Intel chip show particular strength in data compression (553155), floating point math (159824), and integer math (123030). These are compute-heavy operations that benefit from the 18-core configuration. The physics score of 3183 and the prime number search score of 452 are lower in absolute terms but still represent recorded performance. The random string sorting score of 67209 and the extended instructions score of 42880 round out a broad workload coverage. The AMD part has no such data, so the use-case split is one-sided: the Intel processor wins every category where a measurement exists.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus has 18 cores and 18 threads. The AMD base clock is 4.00 GHz versus 4.20 GHz for Intel, and the boost clock is 4.50 GHz versus 5.30 GHz. The TDP is 120 watts for the AMD part and 125 watts for the Intel part. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1851. The AMD part has a locked multiplier, whereas the Intel part has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking.

Memory support is DDR5 for both, with dual-channel buses. The memory bandwidth differs: 83.2 GB/s for the AMD part and 115.2 GB/s for the Intel part. Both support ECC memory. PCIe lanes also differ: the AMD processor provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel processor provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD part includes Radeon Graphics, while the Intel part has N/A for integrated graphics, meaning no built-in GPU.

The release dates are distinct. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D was released on 2026-05-30, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus was released on 2026-03-10. The launch MSRP for the AMD part is $329, and for the Intel part it is $184. The part numbers are 100-000002235 for AMD and SA4V3 for Intel. The market segment is Desktop for both, and both have an Active production status.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D belongs to the 7000 series and the Ryzen 7 generation, with the codename Raphael and a process node of 5 nm from TSMC. The transistor count is 11,270 million, and the die size is 71 mm². The cache hierarchy is 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The architecture is listed as Zen 4 (Raphael) in the generation field. The Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 and the Ultra 5 generation, with the codename Arrow Lake Refresh and a process node of 3 nm from TSMC. The transistor count is 17,800 million, and the die size is 243 mm². The cache hierarchy is 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. The architecture is listed as Arrow Lake in the generation field.

The node difference is significant: 5 nm for AMD versus 3 nm for Intel, both fabricated by TSMC. The Intel part has a much larger die (243 mm² versus 71 mm²) and more transistors (17,800 million versus 11,270 million), which aligns with its higher core count. The L3 cache is substantially larger on the AMD part (96 MB versus 30 MB), a notable advantage for workloads that benefit from large shared caches. The L1 and L2 caches per core are larger on the Intel part: 192 KB versus 64 KB for L1, and 3 MB versus 1 MB for L2. The AMD part includes integrated Radeon Graphics, while the Intel part has no integrated graphics at all. The Intel part has an unlocked multiplier, while the AMD part is locked. These architectural differences explain the performance profile: the Intel processor leans on more cores, a smaller process node, and higher clocks, while the AMD processor offers a much larger L3 cache and integrated graphics.