Intel Core i7-14700HX vs Intel Processor N250
64.9Single-core—
61.3Multi-core—
28.9Efficiency82.2
46iGPU—
74.4Platform27.6
7 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700HX2 spec wins — Intel Processor N250
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-14700HX wins this laptop processor face-off, 57.8 to 54.9, pulling ahead mainly in platform (+47). Intel Processor N250 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14700HX
- Stronger platform score: 74 vs 28
- 1100% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 16 GB
- 600% higher threads: 28 vs 4
- 450% higher L3 cache: 33 MB vs 6 MB
- 400% higher cores: 20 vs 4
Reasons to pick the Intel Processor N250
- Stronger efficiency score: 82 vs 29
- 89% lower Base TDP: 6 W vs 55 W
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700HX | Intel Processor N250 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2025 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 55 W | 6 W+89% |
| Max TDP | 157 W | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700HX | Intel Processor N250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 20+400% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 0 |
| Efficiency cores | 12+200% | 4 |
| Threads | 28+600% | 4 |
| Base clock | 2.1 GHz | — |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz+53% | 3.6 GHz |
| L3 cache | 33 MB+450% | 6 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700HX | Intel Processor N250 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700HX | Intel Processor N250 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR5 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+1100% | 16 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700HX | Intel Processor N250 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,850Top 36% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,800Top 25% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,100Top 22% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 27,500Top 20% | — |
| PassMark | 42,500Top 20% | — |
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