AMD Ryzen 7 8700F vs Intel Core 3 201E Comparison

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference between the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F and the Intel Core 3 201E?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F records an average benchmark score of 30746, while the Intel Core 3 201E records 19056. The AMD part sits at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, whereas the Intel part sits at the 73rd percentile.

Q: Which processor wins in single-threaded performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F wins every recorded single-thread test. In Cinebench R23 single-core it scores 3761 versus 1780 for the Intel Core 3 201E, a 111.3% advantage, and in PassMark single-thread it leads 3872 to 3482, an 11.2% advantage.

Q: How large is the multi-threaded performance gap?

A: The gap is substantial. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F scores 26646 versus 12613 for the Intel Core 3 201E, a 111.3% delta. PassMark multithread shows 30893 versus 14839, a 108.2% delta.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F supports DDR5 only, while the Intel Core 3 201E supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD part has a higher memory bandwidth at 83.2 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s for the Intel part.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has no integrated graphics, as its specs list N/A for that field.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel Core 3 201E does not.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F is built on Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix codename and uses an 8-core, 16-thread configuration. The Intel Core 3 201E uses Bartlett Lake, a 4-core, 8-thread design. The manufacturing processes differ sharply: AMD uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while Intel uses a 10 nm process from its own foundry. The AMD chip integrates 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die; the Intel chip does not have a transistor count listed in the database but has a 163 mm² die.

Cache layouts diverge as well. The AMD part provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. Although the Intel core has larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations, the AMD part doubles the core count and offers more L3 cache overall.

Platform support separates the two clearly. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel Core 3 201E uses Intel Socket 1700. Memory support differs: the AMD part is DDR5 only with dual-channel operation, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode. The AMD memory bandwidth is 83.2 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s for Intel. PCIe capability also differs, with the AMD part offering Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes and the Intel part offering Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The Intel part supports ECC memory, while the AMD part does not. The Intel part includes UHD Graphics 730, while the AMD part has no integrated graphics.

Clock behavior is another distinction. The AMD part has a base clock of 4.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the Intel part has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, the Intel part is locked. TDP figures are 65 watts for AMD and 60 watts for Intel. The AMD part launched on 2024-03-31, and the Intel part launched on 2025-01-12.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data shows a clean sweep: the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F wins all 17 benchmark comparisons, with zero wins for the Intel Core 3 201E. The margins are not uniform, so the shape of the advantage varies by workload.

Cinebench results show the steepest relative gaps. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the AMD part scores 2685 versus 1271, a 111.3% delta. The R15 single-core result is 378 versus 179, a 111.2% delta. Cinebench R20 multicore shows 11191 versus 5297, a 111.3% delta, and R20 single-core shows 1579 versus 747, a 111.4% delta. Cinebench R23 multicore follows the same pattern: 26646 versus 12613, a 111.3% delta, while R23 single-core is 3761 versus 1780, a 111.3% delta. These near-identical deltas across rendering tests indicate that the AMD part scales both core count and per-thread efficiency at roughly the same rate in this workload.

PassMark results reveal where the AMD part stretches its lead furthest. The largest delta is in extended instructions, where the AMD part scores 28474 versus 11035, a 158% advantage. Random string sorting follows closely at 45425 versus 17783, a 155.4% delta. Data encryption shows 22117 versus 8931, a 147.6% delta. Data compression delivers 378160 versus 164160, a 130.4% delta. Integer math shows 100371 versus 43894, a 128.7% delta.

The smallest deltas are in single-threaded PassMark tests and physics. PassMark single-thread scores 3872 versus 3482, an 11.2% delta, which appears twice in the database as both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread. PassMark physics shows 1553 versus 1141, a 36.1% delta. Floating point math shows 62629 versus 33260, an 88.3% delta, and find prime numbers shows 98 versus 57, a 71.9% delta. The multithread PassMark test records 30893 versus 14839, a 108.2% delta.

The pattern is clear: the AMD part wins by roughly 110% in Cinebench multicore, by over 130% in several PassMark data-heavy tests, by about 11% in PassMark single-thread, and by 36% in physics. The single-thread gap is the narrowest area of competition.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F | Intel Core 3 201E |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 8 | 4 |

| Threads | 16 | 8 |

| Base Clock | 4.10 GHz | 3.60 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 60 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Not listed |

| Codename | Phoenix | Bartlett Lake |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | Not listed |

| Die Size | 178 mm² | 163 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB per core | 1.25 MB per core |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB shared | 12 MB shared |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes | Gen 5, 16 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | N/A | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Launch MSRP | $270 | $134 |

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F wins in every recorded benchmark category, so the practical question is where the Intel Core 3 201E remains competitive rather than where it wins outright.

For single-threaded workloads, the AMD lead narrows to 11.2% in PassMark single-thread. That is still a clear victory, but it is the closest margin in the entire dataset. Applications that depend heavily on a single thread will see the AMD part ahead by a modest amount, not the near-doubling seen in rendering tests.

For physics simulation, the PassMark physics test shows a 36.1% AMD advantage. This is a smaller gap than the data-intensive tests and suggests that the Intel part is not completely outclassed in lightly threaded simulation workloads.

For integer and floating point math, the AMD lead is substantial but not uniform. Floating point math shows an 88.3% delta, while integer math shows a 128.7% delta. The AMD part handles integer-heavy and data-processing tasks with a much larger margin than pure floating point work.

For rendering and multithreaded content creation, the AMD part dominates. Cinebench R23 multicore and R20 multicore both show deltas above 111%, meaning the AMD part delivers more than double the score of the Intel part in these workloads. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration with 16 MB of L3 cache translates directly into a massive multithreaded advantage over the 4-core, 8-thread Intel part with 12 MB of L3.

For encryption, compression, and extended instruction workloads, the AMD part shows its largest wins. Data encryption scores 147.6% higher, extended instructions 158% higher, and random string sorting 155.4% higher. These are the workloads where the Zen 4 architecture and higher memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s produce the most decisive separation.

The Intel Core 3 201E does retain platform advantages that are not reflected in compute benchmarks. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, includes ECC memory support, provides Gen 5 PCIe lanes, and ships with UHD Graphics 730 integrated graphics. The AMD part requires a discrete GPU and is limited to DDR5. The Intel part also has a lower launch MSRP of $134 compared to the AMD launch MSRP of $270, a lower TDP of 60 watts versus 65 watts, and a smaller die at 163 mm² versus 178 mm².

In compute performance, the recorded data shows zero wins for the Intel part across all 17 head-to-head tests. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F leads in every measured workload, with the narrowest gap in single-thread performance and the widest gaps in extended instructions, random string sorting, and data encryption.