AMD Ryzen 7 8700F vs AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F and AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X share the same 8-core, 16-thread configuration, but the recorded data for the two processors is asymmetric. The Ryzen 7 8700F has a complete benchmark suite across 3DMark, Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark tests. The Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, so direct numerical comparisons between the two are not possible from measured results alone.

The Ryzen 7 8700F posts a 3DMark 16-thread score of 7883 and a max-thread score of 7861, indicating strong scaling across its 8 cores. Its single-thread score of 1008 in 3DMark and 3872 in Passmark single-thread confirm solid per-core performance. In Cinebench R23, the chip scores 26646 in multi-core and 3761 in single-core. Geekbench results show 13523 multi-core and 2290 single-core.

The Ryzen Embedded 9700X instead carries architectural advantages that suggest higher potential ceiling, but the database contains no benchmark entries for it. Its percentile rank among all CPUs is 50, while the Ryzen 7 8700F sits at the 82nd percentile. The Ryzen 7 8700F has an average benchmark score of 30746 across all recorded tests, while the Embedded 9700X has an average score of zero due to missing measurements.

The Ryzen 7 8700F’s nearest rivals in the database provide context for its performance tier. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS averages 30879, which is 0.4% higher than the 8700F’s average. The Intel Core i5-13600H averages 30548, 0.6% lower. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T averages 30468, 0.9% lower, and the Intel Core i7-13700TE averages 31028, 0.9% higher. The 8700F thus sits within roughly one percentage point of four competing parts, placing it in a tightly contested performance band.

The Embedded 9700X has no nearest rival data and no wins recorded in head-to-head tests. Its absence from the benchmark array means no measured score can confirm whether its higher boost clock and larger cache translate into real-world advantages over the 8700F.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 7 8700F wins on every measurable benchmark category because it is the only one of the two with recorded scores. In multi-threaded workloads, its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 26646 and Passmark multithread score of 30893 demonstrate consistent throughput across rendering and general parallel tasks. Its Passmark integer math score of 100371 and floating point math score of 62629 indicate strong compute capability for both integer-heavy and floating-point-heavy applications.

In single-threaded tasks, the 8700F delivers a Passmark single-thread score of 3872 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3761. Its 3DMark single-thread score of 1008 is modest, but the Cinebench and Passmark figures confirm capable per-core performance. The 8700F also shows strength in specialized workloads: Passmark data compression scores 378160, data encryption scores 22117, extended instructions score 28474, random string sorting scores 45425, and find prime numbers scores 98. Physics processing in Passmark yields 1553.

The Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no recorded wins because no benchmark data exists for it. However, its specification sheet points to areas where it could plausibly outperform the 8700F if measured. Its boost clock of 5.50 GHz exceeds the 8700F’s 5.00 GHz. Its L3 cache of 32 MB shared is double the 8700F’s 16 MB. Its memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s is higher than the 8700F’s 83.2 GB/s. Its PCIe implementation uses Gen 5 with 24 lanes, while the 8700F uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes.

The database records the 8700F at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, while the Embedded 9700X sits at the 50th percentile. That percentile gap likely reflects the absence of benchmark data for the Embedded part rather than an expected performance deficit, since the 9700X’s architectural specifications are more advanced in several respects.

Architecture Differences

The Ryzen 7 8700F uses Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix codename. It belongs to the Ryzen 7 generation and is built on TSMC’s 4 nm process. The chip integrates 25,000 million transistors on a die size of 178 mm². Its cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache.

The Ryzen Embedded 9700X uses Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename, though the architecture field in the database is listed as null. Its generation is recorded as Ryzen Embedded with the Zen 5 (Granite Ridge) descriptor. It is also built on TSMC’s 4 nm process. The transistor count is 8,315 million, and the die size is 70.6 mm². Its cache includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache.

The transistor and die size differences are notable. The 8700F packs 25,000 million transistors across 178 mm², while the Embedded 9700X uses 8,315 million transistors on 70.6 mm². The Zen 5 design achieves a much smaller die despite a larger L3 cache, indicating a different physical layout and transistor density profile. The L1 cache per core is larger on the Embedded 9700X at 80 KB versus 64 KB, and the shared L3 is double at 32 MB versus 16 MB.

Both processors use DDR5 memory with dual-channel memory buses. The 8700F supports ECC memory with a false flag, while the Embedded 9700X supports ECC memory with a true flag. The 8700F has no integrated graphics, while the Embedded 9700X includes Radeon Graphics. The PCIe interface differs: the 8700F uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), and the Embedded 9700X uses Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only).

Both chips share the AMD Socket AM5, a 65 W TDP, and an unlocked multiplier. The 8700F released on 2024-03-31 with a launch MSRP of $270. The Embedded 9700X released on 2025-10-06 and has no recorded launch MSRP.

Specification Differences

The base clock differs: the Ryzen 7 8700F runs at 4.10 GHz, while the Ryzen Embedded 9700X runs at 3.80 GHz. The boost clock is higher on the Embedded part at 5.50 GHz versus 5.00 GHz. Both have a TDP of 65 W and use AMD Socket AM5.

The process node is identical at 4 nm from TSMC. Transistor count and die size differ significantly: 25,000 million transistors on 178 mm² for the 8700F, versus 8,315 million transistors on 70.6 mm² for the Embedded 9700X. L1 cache per core is 64 KB on the 8700F and 80 KB on the Embedded part. L2 cache per core is 1 MB on both. L3 cache is 16 MB shared on the 8700F and 32 MB shared on the Embedded 9700X.

Memory bandwidth is 83.2 GB/s for the 8700F and 89.6 GB/s for the Embedded 9700X. ECC memory support is absent on the 8700F and present on the Embedded part. PCIe configuration is Gen 4, 20 lanes on the 8700F and Gen 5, 24 lanes on the Embedded 9700X. Integrated graphics are absent on the 8700F and present as Radeon Graphics on the Embedded part.

The 8700F has a recorded launch MSRP of $270 and part number 100-000001590. The Embedded 9700X has no launch MSRP and part number 100-000001404E. Both have unlocked multipliers and are marked as active production. Both are classified as desktop market segment parts. The 8700F belongs to the 8000 series, while the Embedded 9700X belongs to the 9000 series.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

Q: How does the L3 cache compare between the two?

A: The Ryzen 7 8700F has 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ryzen Embedded 9700X has 32 MB of shared L3 cache, which is double the capacity.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Ryzen 7 8700F does not support ECC memory. The Ryzen Embedded 9700X does support ECC memory.

Q: What benchmark scores are recorded for the Ryzen Embedded 9700X?

A: The database contains no benchmark scores for the Ryzen Embedded 9700X. Its average benchmark score is recorded as zero, and it has no nearest rival entries.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 8700F compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 7 8700F has an average benchmark score of 30746. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS scores 30879, which is 0.4% higher. The Intel Core i5-13600H scores 30548, which is 0.6% lower. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T scores 30468, which is 0.9% lower. The Intel Core i7-13700TE scores 31028, which is 0.9% higher.

Q: What are the process node and foundry for both chips?

A: Both the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F and the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X are built on TSMC’s 4 nm process node.

Q: Do both processors have integrated graphics?

A: No. The Ryzen 7 8700F has no integrated graphics. The Ryzen Embedded 9700X includes Radeon Graphics.