AMD Ryzen 7 250

The AMD Ryzen 7 250 is a mobile processor built on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Hawk Point, and fabricated on TSMC's 4 nm process. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, all within a 28 W TDP. Benchmark data places this chip in the 88th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32584, positioning it as a strong contender in the mobile market segment.

Benchmark Performance

The Ryzen 7 250 delivers a multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 19896, which is a substantial result for a 28 W mobile part. This score indicates strong sustained throughput for demanding workloads like video rendering and software compilation. In single-core Cinebench R23, the processor achieves 2808 points, showing excellent per-thread performance that benefits responsiveness and lightly-threaded applications.

Comparing against its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 250's average benchmark score of 32584 is essentially tied with the Intel Core i7-13705H, which scores 32586. This represents a delta of 0%, meaning the two processors are statistically indistinguishable in overall performance. The AMD chip also edges out the Intel Core i7-12800H, which has an average score of 32513, giving the Ryzen 7 250 a 0.2% advantage. Similarly, it leads the Intel Core i5-14400F by 0.2%, as that chip scores 32508. However, the Ryzen 5 7400F from AMD itself posts a slightly higher average score of 32708, putting the Ryzen 7 250 0.4% behind its sibling.

The deltaPct values across all rivals are remarkably tight, ranging from -0.4% to +0.2%. This indicates that the Ryzen 7 250 sits in a highly competitive performance band where no single chip holds a decisive lead. The data suggests that in real-world aggregated benchmarks, users would find it difficult to perceive differences between these processors without carefully controlled testing.

In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score of 8356 reinforces the strong parallel performance, while the single-core score of 1179 shows solid per-thread capability. The older Cinebench R15 results follow the same pattern, with 2005 multi-core and 282 single-core points. These consistent results across Cinebench versions suggest the processor maintains its performance scaling characteristics across different workload generations.

Single-Thread vs Multi-Thread Behavior

The Ryzen 7 250 shows a balanced performance profile when comparing its single-thread and multi-thread results. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2808 represents roughly 14.1% of the multi-core score of 19896. This ratio is typical for an 8-core processor, indicating that the chip scales well with additional threads without sacrificing single-thread efficiency.

The PassMark suite provides additional insight into this behavior. The single-thread score of 3719 is complemented by a multi-thread score of 23897, which is approximately 6.4 times higher. This scaling factor is slightly below the theoretical 8x maximum, reflecting the realities of shared cache, memory bandwidth, and thermal constraints within the 28 W TDP envelope.

For integer math, the processor scores 91562 in PassMark, while floating-point math reaches 51688. The higher integer score suggests strong performance in general-purpose computing tasks like office productivity and web browsing. The extended instructions score of 19683 indicates robust SIMD and vector processing capability, beneficial for multimedia encoding and scientific calculations.

Data compression in PassMark yields a score of 276966, which is notably high, while data encryption scores 16165. The compression result shows excellent throughput for archiving and file management tasks, whereas the encryption score reflects adequate but not exceptional cryptographic performance. The find prime numbers test returns a score of 82, and random string sorting achieves 30779, with physics simulation at 1138.

The single-thread performance is particularly relevant for real-world responsiveness. Applications like spreadsheets, document editing, and general system interaction rely heavily on single-core speed. The Ryzen 7 250's strong single-core scores, combined with a 5.10 GHz boost clock, indicate snappy performance for these everyday tasks.

Who Should Consider It

Gamers on mobile platforms will find the Ryzen 7 250 compelling due to its strong single-thread performance. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2808 ensures that game physics, AI calculations, and frame pacing remain responsive. The integrated Radeon 780M graphics provide a capable iGPU solution for light gaming without a discrete GPU, though the benchmark data focuses on CPU performance rather than graphics capabilities.

Content creators working with video editing, 3D rendering, or software compilation will benefit from the multi-core throughput. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 19896 indicates that the processor can handle parallel workloads efficiently. The PassMark data compression score of 276966 suggests particularly strong performance in file archiving and data packaging tasks, which are common in media production pipelines.

Office users and professionals running multi-threaded productivity suites will see solid performance. The 8 cores and 16 threads handle concurrent virtual machines, large spreadsheets, and complex document processing with ease. The balanced single-thread and multi-thread scores mean the processor does not bottleneck in mixed workloads that combine interactive tasks with background processing.

The 28 W TDP makes this chip suitable for thin-and-light laptops where thermal constraints limit sustained performance. Benchmark results indicate that the Ryzen 7 250 maintains competitive performance within this power envelope, making it a strong choice for users who prioritize both portability and processing capability. However, users requiring absolute maximum performance for heavy workloads might consider higher-TDP alternatives, as the data shows the Ryzen 7 250 sits in a tightly contested performance band.

How It Compares

Intel Core i7-13705H: The Ryzen 7 250 and the i7-13705H are effectively tied, with average scores of 32584 and 32586 respectively. The 0% delta means that in aggregated benchmarks, neither processor demonstrates a meaningful advantage. Users choosing between these two should base their decision on other factors like platform features or availability, as raw performance is indistinguishable.

Intel Core i7-12800H: The Ryzen 7 250 holds a 0.2% lead over the i7-12800H, which scores 32513. This advantage is within measurement noise, but it does indicate that the newer AMD part at least matches the previous-generation Intel offering. The data suggests that the Ryzen 7 250 offers comparable performance to a higher-tier Intel mobile processor from an earlier generation.

Intel Core i5-14400F: The comparison against the i5-14400F is also extremely close, with the Ryzen 7 250 leading by 0.2%. The i5-14400F is a desktop processor, yet the mobile Ryzen 7 250 matches its average benchmark score. This demonstrates the efficiency of the Zen 4 architecture, as the AMD chip achieves parity with a desktop part while operating within a much lower TDP envelope.

AMD Ryzen 5 7400F: The Ryzen 5 7400F posts a 0.4% higher average score of 32708, making it the only rival in this group that leads the Ryzen 7 250. This is a modest advantage, and the Ryzen 7 250's additional cores and threads (8 vs the 7400F's configuration) may provide benefits in heavily multi-threaded workloads that average scores do not fully capture.

FAQ

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 250 perform in multi-core workloads compared to its closest rival?

A: The Ryzen 7 250 achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 19896. Its average benchmark score of 32584 is essentially tied with the Intel Core i7-13705H, which scores 32586, representing a 0% delta.

Q: What is the single-thread performance of this processor?

A: In Cinebench R23, the single-core score is 2808 points. The PassMark single-thread score is 3719, indicating strong per-thread capability that benefits responsive system behavior and lightly-threaded applications.

Q: Does the Ryzen 7 250 support ECC memory?

A: No, ECC memory is not supported. The processor supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s.

Q: What is the manufacturing process and architecture of the Ryzen 7 250?

A: The processor is built on TSMC's 4 nm process node, using the Zen 4 architecture with the codename Hawk Point. It contains 25,000 million transistors on a die size of 178 mm².

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 250 compare to the Intel Core i5-14400F?

A: The Ryzen 7 250 has an average benchmark score of 32584, which is 0.2% higher than the i5-14400F's score of 32508. This makes the two processors effectively comparable in overall performance.

Q: What is the cache configuration of the Ryzen 7 250?

A: The processor features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. This totals a substantial cache hierarchy that supports the processor's benchmark scores.