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AMD Ryzen 7 250

Name: AMD Ryzen 7 250
Brand: AMD

AMD Ryzen 7 250: Laptop Benchmarks, Gaming Performance, and Pricing

The AMD Ryzen 7 250 belongs to the Hawk Point family and uses the Zen 4 architecture. Its specifications are close to those of the Ryzen 7 8840U, but results depend on the specific laptop: the difference between the tested models reaches 32% in Cinebench R23 Multi. The integrated Radeon 780M allows gaming without a discrete graphics card, and the most attractive models with this processor cost approximately €800-900.

The processor was released in February 2025. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, a boost clock of up to 5.1 GHz, and a standard TDP of 28 W with a range of 15-30 W.

Performance in Specific Laptops

Device	RAM	Price	Geekbench 6 Single / Multi	Cinebench R23 Single / Multi	Blender 3.3 Classroom
HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AD3E9ET	32 GB	about €1,670	2623 / 11206	1737 / 12275	409 sec
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 21T0003NGE	32 GB	about €1,440	2499 / 10123	1692 / 13835	371 sec
Lenovo LOQ 15AHP10, RTX 5060	16 GB	about €1,100-1450	2586 / 9956	1649 / 16154	328 sec

In Cinebench R23 Multi, the difference between the HP EliteBook and Lenovo LOQ reaches 32%. This is partly due to power settings: under sustained load, the processor runs at approximately 25 W in the EliteBook, 35 W in the ThinkPad, and 43 W in the Lenovo LOQ.

Geekbench 6 Multi results are closer, ranging from 9956 to 11206 points.

The Lenovo LOQ’s price includes a GeForce RTX 5060, so it is not correct to directly compare its price with that of business models without a discrete graphics card.

Results in Other Tests

Test	Result
Cinebench 2024 Single	about 102
Cinebench 2024 Multi	about 814
PassMark Single Thread	about 3673
PassMark CPU Mark	about 25028

In Cinebench R23, the Ryzen 7 250 delivers performance comparable to the Ryzen 7 8745HS and Core Ultra 5 225H.

What the Ryzen 7 250 Is Suitable For

The Ryzen 7 250 is suitable for programming, compilation, multitasking, working with large spreadsheets, and photo processing.

The processor can handle video editing and CPU rendering, but the speed of sustained workloads depends significantly on the laptop’s cooling system and power limits.

For heavy 3D rendering, professional graphics work, and modern games, it is better to choose a configuration with a discrete graphics card.

Which Games Can the Radeon 780M Run?

On the Radeon 780M, less demanding and older games can be played in Full HD. Modern demanding titles generally require low graphics settings.

Results from the HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 with the Ryzen 7 250:

Game	Settings	Resolution	FPS
Dota 2	High	1920x1080	46
GTA V	High	1920x1080	49
Cyberpunk 2077	Low, FSR Off	1920x1080	33
Baldur's Gate 3	Low	1920x1080	34
F1 25	Ultra Low	1920x1080	50
F1 25	Medium	1920x1080	39

Dota 2 and GTA V run at approximately 46-49 FPS in Full HD at high settings. In Cyberpunk 2077 and Baldur's Gate 3, performance is approximately 33-34 FPS at 1080p with low graphics settings.

Reducing the resolution and using FSR can increase frame rates in demanding games. Modern AAA titles targeting a stable 60 FPS require a discrete graphics card.

Radeon 780M performance also depends on memory, so a dual-channel DDR5 configuration is preferable for gaming without a discrete graphics card.

Ryzen AI

The Ryzen AI NPU provides up to 16 TOPS, which is significantly less than the capabilities of newer Ryzen AI processors. The combined AI performance of the CPU, GPU, and NPU is rated at up to 38 TOPS.

Ryzen 7 250 and Ryzen 7 8840U

The Ryzen 7 250 and Ryzen 7 8840U have practically identical configurations. Both belong to the Hawk Point family, use Zen 4, have 8 cores and 16 threads, boost clocks of up to 5.1 GHz, a Radeon 780M, and an NPU rated at up to 16 TOPS.

The Ryzen 7 250 is not an architectural evolution of the Ryzen 7 8840U. If a laptop with the Ryzen 7 8840U is cheaper and comparable in terms of its display, memory, battery, and cooling, the Ryzen 7 250 alone does not justify paying a premium.

How Much Should a Ryzen 7 250 Laptop Cost?

In 2026, consumer laptops with the Ryzen 7 250 and Radeon 780M are available starting at approximately €800. Configurations with 16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD are available for about €800-950.

At €850-900 or less, a laptop with the Ryzen 7 250 is worth considering if it has 16 GB of memory, at least a 512 GB SSD, and a decent display.

In the €900-1000 range, the price should be justified by the equipment: 32 GB of memory, a high-quality display, a larger battery, or a more expensive chassis.

Above €1000, a standard model without a discrete graphics card becomes less attractive. Laptops with the newer Ryzen AI 7 350 are already available in this price category.

EliteBook and ThinkPad business models are evaluated differently: part of their cost goes toward the chassis, ports, security features, warranty, and corporate functions.

Is the Ryzen 7 250 Worth Buying?

The main reason to choose the Ryzen 7 250 is its price of around €800-900 when the laptop is well equipped. For that money, it offers 8 Zen 4 cores, 16 threads, and a Radeon 780M that is sufficient for less demanding games without a discrete graphics card.

At around €1000 and above, the Ryzen 7 250 should be compared with the Ryzen AI 7 350 and other newer platforms. A laptop with the Ryzen 7 8840U may also be a better deal, since the difference between these processors is small.

Conclusion

The Ryzen 7 250 is suitable for programming, multitasking, photo processing, video editing, and other workloads. The Radeon 780M allows Dota 2 and GTA V to be played in Full HD, while Cyberpunk 2077 and Baldur's Gate 3 run at approximately 30-35 FPS on low settings.

Consumer laptops with the Ryzen 7 250 are most attractive at approximately €800-900. Above €1000, they should already be compared with models based on newer processors.

CPU Comparison

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Basic

Label Name

AMD

Platform

Laptop

Launch Date

February 2025

Model Name

The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.

Ryzen 7 250

Code Name

Hawk Point

Generation

Zen 4

OS Support

Windows 11 - 64-Bit Edition, Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition, RHEL x86 64-Bit, Ubuntu x86 64-Bit

CPU Specifications

Total Cores

Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).

Total Threads

Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.

Basic Frequency

3.3 GHz

Max Turbo Frequency

Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.

Up to 5.1 GHz

L2 Cache

8 MB

L3 Cache

16 MB

CPU Socket

The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.

FP8, FP7, FP7r2

Unlocked for Overclocking

AMD`s product warranty does not cover damages caused by overclocking, even when overclocking is enabled via AMD hardware and/or software. GD-26.

Technology

Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.

TSMC 4nm FinFET

TDP

28W

Max. Operating Temperature

Junction Temperature is the maximum temperature allowed at the processor die.

100°C

PCI Express Version

PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.

PCIe® 4.0

Memory Specifications

Memory Type

Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.

DDR5 (FP8), LPDDR5X (FP8), DDR5 (FP7r2), LPDDR5X (FP7)

Max Memory Size

Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.

256 GB

Memory Channels

The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.

Maximum Memory Speed

4x2R DDR5-5600

ECC Memory Support

ECC Memory Supported indicates processor support for Error-Correcting Code memory. ECC memory is a type of system memory that can detect and correct common kinds of internal data corruption. Note that ECC memory support requires both processor and chipset support.

GPU Specifications

Integrated Graphics Model

An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.

AMD Radeon™ 780M

Graphics Core Count

Graphics Frequency

Graphics max dynamic frequency refers to the maximum opportunistic graphics render clock frequency (in MHz) that can be supported using Intel® HD Graphics with Dynamic Frequency feature.

2700 MHz