AMD Ryzen 7 8700F vs Intel Core 5 213PE Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data splits these two 8-core, 16-thread desktop processors into distinct usage profiles. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F wins 12 of the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, with its largest advantages appearing in encryption, extended instruction throughput, and random string sorting. The Intel Core 5 213PE counters with wins in five tests, including prime number finding, floating point math, physics simulation, and single-thread performance.

The Ryzen 7 8700F is the stronger multi-threaded compute part across rendering workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 26646 versus 22468 for the Intel part represents an 18.6% advantage, a margin that repeats across all three Cinebench versions in the dataset. For users running CPU-bound rendering or compilation workloads, the AMD chip delivers consistently higher throughput.

The Intel Core 5 213PE claims the single-thread crown in PassMark testing, scoring 4060 against 3872, a 4.6% edge. It also leads in floating point math with 68587 versus 62629, an 8.7% lead, and in physics simulation with 1624 versus 1553, a 4.4% margin. These results indicate the Intel part holds an advantage in lightly threaded, math-heavy tasks.

The aggregate benchmark data shows the Intel part with a higher average benchmark score of 35428 against 30746 for the AMD chip, and a higher percentile ranking at 85 versus 82. The Intel Core 5 213PE also carries a launch MSRP of $221. The AMD part lists at a launch MSRP of $270. The nearest rivals for the Intel chip include the Intel Core i7-13700T with an average score of 35403 and a 0.1% delta, while the AMD chip sits closest to the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS at 30879 and a -0.4% delta.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different manufacturing and design lineages. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own fabs. The AMD chip integrates 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die, while the database records no transistor count or die size for the Intel part.

Cache hierarchies diverge significantly. The AMD processor allocates 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, with 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a larger 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger Intel L3 pool may benefit workloads with repeated data access patterns, though the benchmark data does not isolate this effect.

Memory support differs on both generation and bandwidth. The AMD part supports DDR5 memory exclusively with a dual-channel bus and 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a rated bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Intel chip supports ECC memory, while the AMD chip does not list ECC support. The AMD processor uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while the Intel processor uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

The integrated graphics situation is one-sided. The Intel Core 5 213PE includes UHD Graphics 730, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F lists no integrated graphics. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Intel chip is locked. Socket compatibility separates the platforms entirely: the AMD part uses Socket AM5, and the Intel part uses Socket 1700.

Clock behavior favors Intel at the top end. The Intel part boosts to 5.20 GHz from a 2.70 GHz base clock. The AMD part boosts to 5.00 GHz from a 4.10 GHz base clock. Both parts draw the same 65 W TDP. The lower Intel base clock paired with a higher boost clock suggests a wider clock range under load management.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite shows a uniform AMD advantage. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD chip scores 2685 against 2264, an 18.6% lead. Single-core R15 results show 378 versus 319, an 18.5% margin. Cinebench R20 repeats the pattern with 11191 versus 9436 in multi-core (18.6%) and 1579 versus 1332 in single-core (18.5%). Cinebench R23 delivers 26646 versus 22468 in multi-core (18.6%) and 3761 versus 3172 in single-core (18.6%). The consistency of the delta across all six Cinebench runs indicates a stable architectural advantage rather than a workload-specific artifact.

PassMark results show a more mixed picture. The AMD chip wins data compression with 378160 versus 298804, a 26.6% margin. Data encryption goes to AMD at 22117 versus 15916, a 39% lead. Extended instructions favor AMD heavily at 28474 versus 19565, a 45.5% advantage. Random string sorting delivers 45425 versus 32027 for AMD, a 41.8% win. Integer math goes to AMD at 100371 versus 92089, a 9% margin. The PassMark multi-thread score favors AMD at 30893 versus 26434, a 16.9% lead.

The Intel counter-attacks appear in specific math kernels. Prime number finding goes to Intel at 114 versus 98, a 14% margin. Floating point math favors Intel at 68587 versus 62629, an 8.7% lead. Physics simulation goes to Intel at 1624 versus 1553, a 4.4% margin. The PassMark single-thread and singlethread scores both show Intel at 4060 versus 3872, a 4.6% edge.

The largest single deltas in the dataset belong to AMD. The 45.5% extended instructions win and the 41.8% random string sorting win represent the most decisive test outcomes. The largest Intel win is the 14% prime number margin. The data indicates AMD dominates on throughput-heavy workloads, while Intel retains advantages in specific math operations and single-threaded PassMark tests.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on every major specification category except core count, thread count, TDP, memory bus width, and production status. Both have 8 cores, 16 threads, a 65 W TDP, dual-channel memory, and active production status.

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F | Intel Core 5 213PE |

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

| Base clock | 4.10 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Phoenix | Bartlett Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm (TSMC) | 10 nm (Intel) |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | Not recorded |

| Die size | 178 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 cache | 64 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 16 MB shared | 24 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 |

| Release date | 2024-03-31 | 2026-03-08 |

| Launch MSRP | $270 | $221 |

The Intel part releases nearly two years later in the recorded timeline and arrives at a lower launch MSRP. The AMD part offers the newer process node, higher memory bandwidth, more PCIe lanes, and an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part offers higher boost clock, larger cache pools, ECC support, dual memory type support, and integrated graphics.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F boosts to 5.00 GHz.

Q: Which processor wins the Cinebench R23 multi-core benchmark?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F scores 26646 against 22468 for the Intel Core 5 213PE, a 18.6% advantage.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 213PE support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel part lists ECC memory support as true. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F lists ECC support as false.

Q: What is the L3 cache size difference between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has 16 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor includes integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F lists no integrated graphics.

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has an average benchmark score of 35428, compared to 30746 for the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F. The Intel part also ranks at the 85th percentile versus 82nd for the AMD part.