AMD Ryzen 3 3250U
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Basic

The AMD Ryzen 3 3250U is a basic processor. It is a low-power chip (15 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It came out in 2020.

It is currently fitted in 2 laptops from $290, at an average price of $315.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core i3-1115G4 is 58% faster and its entry price is $30 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the AMD Ryzen 3 3250U a good processor?

The AMD Ryzen 3 3250U is a basic processor. It is a low-power chip (15 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It ranks 252 of 271 and delivers 5.9% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What does the U mean in AMD processors?

The U marks AMD's low-power line: 15 W, for thin, quiet laptops with longer battery life.

What year is the AMD Ryzen 3 3250U from?

AMD Ryzen 3 3250U came out in 2020.

What is the Intel equivalent of AMD Ryzen 3 3250U?

The closest in performance is Intel Core i3-10110U.

What integrated graphics does the AMD Ryzen 3 3250U have?

The AMD Ryzen 3 3250U has AMD Radeon Graphics integrated graphics.

How much does a laptop with the AMD Ryzen 3 3250U cost?

It is currently fitted in 2 laptops from $290, at an average price of $315.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core i3-1115G4 is 58% faster and its entry price is $30 lower.

Specs

Model 3250U
Manufacturer AMD
L2 cache 1 MB
Family AMD Ryzen™ 3
L3 cache 4 MB
Motherboard chipset AMD SoC
Boost frequency 3,5 GHz
Cores 2
Number of processors supported 1
Threads 4
Frequency 2,6 GHz
Cache 4 MB
Lithography 45 nm
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 15 W
Configurable TDP-down 12 W
Cache type L3
Configurable TDP-up 25 W

Performance summary

#252 of 271
Relative performance 5.9%
Laptops 2
Price from $290
Average price $315

Recommended alternatives

More powerful, also low-power, with a similar starting price

Our pick Intel Core i3-1115G4 9.3% From $260 AMD Ryzen 5 5500U 20.2% From $350 Intel Core i3-1315U 17.6% From $399 Intel Core i3-1215U 16.2% From $319 Intel Core i3-N305 15.0% From $344

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