Intel N250
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Basic

The Intel N250 is a basic processor. It is a low-power chip (6 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It came out in 2025.

It is currently fitted in 4 laptops from $600, at an average price of $648.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U is 219% faster and its entry price is $108 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Intel N250 a good processor?

The Intel N250 is a basic processor. It is a low-power chip (6 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It ranks 260 of 287 and delivers 7.7% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What year is the Intel N250 from?

Intel N250 came out in 2025.

What integrated graphics does the Intel N250 have?

The Intel N250 has Intel Graphics integrated graphics.

How much does a laptop with the Intel N250 cost?

It is currently fitted in 4 laptops from $600, at an average price of $648.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U is 219% faster and its entry price is $108 lower.

Specs

Model N250
Manufacturer Intel
Family Intel® N
Socket BGA 1264
Boost frequency 3,8 GHz
Cores 4
Threads 4
Frequency 1,3 GHz
Cache 6 MB
Cache type Smart Cache

Performance summary

#260 of 287
Relative performance 7.7%
Laptops 4
Price from $600
Average price $648

Recommended alternatives

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

Our pick AMD Ryzen 7 5700U 24.6% From $492 Intel Core Ultra 7 256V 31.2% From $720 Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus - X1P42100 28.6% From $700 Intel Core Ultra 5 226V 28.5% From $624 AMD Ryzen 7 5825U 28.5% From $679

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