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

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark record splits these two 8-core, 16-thread desktop processors into clearly different profiles. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F takes 14 of 17 head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE wins only 3. The AMD part dominates in rendering, compression, encryption, and general multithreaded throughput. The Intel part shows its strength in specific math workloads: prime number finding, floating point math, and physics simulation.

For content creation and productivity, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F is the consistent winner. Its Cinebench results across R15, R20, and R23 all show a 22.5% advantage in both single-core and multi-core tests. The data compression test shows the largest gap of any benchmark: the AMD part scores 378160 versus 261083, a 44.8% lead. Data encryption shows an even bigger relative gap at 53.5%, with the AMD processor scoring 22117 against Intel's 14413. Extended instruction workloads also favor AMD heavily, with a 76.4% delta, the largest win in the entire comparison.

The Intel Core 5 213PTE claims its wins in more specialized areas. The prime number finding test shows Intel at 157 versus AMD's 98, a 37.6% advantage. Physics simulation also goes to Intel, scoring 2199 against 1553, a 29.4% lead. Floating point math favors Intel by 12.7%, with scores of 71722 and 62629 respectively. These three wins suggest Intel's architecture handles certain iterative or floating-point-heavy calculations more efficiently, but the overall benchmark average still favors Intel only slightly. The Intel part records an average benchmark score of 32924, which places it at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. The AMD part averages 30746, placing it at the 82nd percentile. Despite losing most head-to-head tests, Intel's average score is actually higher because its wins come in tests with larger raw score ranges.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing generations and design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F uses TSMC's 4 nm process node with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. It belongs to the 8000 series, codenamed Phoenix, and is built on Zen 4 architecture. The Intel Core 5 213PTE uses Intel's 10 nm process, codenamed Bartlett Lake, and belongs to the Core 5 generation. AMD's process advantage is significant: 4 nm versus 10 nm means denser transistors and lower power draw per operation.

Cache layouts differ notably. AMD provides 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. Intel provides 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. Intel's larger cache hierarchy gives it 24 MB of L3 versus AMD's 16 MB, which helps explain its physics and floating point wins where cache residency matters. AMD's smaller cache is compensated by higher base clocks: 4.10 GHz versus Intel's 2.10 GHz. Boost clocks are closer, with AMD at 5.00 GHz and Intel at 5.20 GHz.

Memory support creates a platform split. AMD supports DDR5 only, dual-channel, with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel, with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Intel also supports ECC memory, while AMD does not. The PCIe interfaces differ: AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes, Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Intel's integrated graphics are present as UHD Graphics 730, while AMD has no integrated graphics on the 8700F.

Power envelopes show a substantial gap. AMD's TDP is 65 watts; Intel's is 45 watts. That 20-watt difference means Intel draws less power at nominal load, which is notable given its lower base clock. AMD's multiplier is unlocked, allowing overclocking, while Intel's is locked. Sockets reflect their respective platforms: AMD uses Socket AM5, Intel uses Socket 1700. AMD's release date was March 31, 2024, while Intel's is March 8, 2026. AMD's launch MSRP is $270, Intel's is $221. AMD's part number is 100-000001590, Intel's is SA4QM.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite shows a consistent pattern. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, AMD scores 2685 against Intel's 2192, a 22.5% delta. Single-core R15 shows the same percentage: 378 versus 309. R20 multi-core gives AMD 11191 against 9135, again 22.5%. R20 single-core is 1579 versus 1289. R23 multi-core produces AMD 26646 versus Intel 21751, and R23 single-core gives 3761 versus 3070. Every Cinebench result, regardless of version or thread count, lands at exactly 22.5% in AMD's favor. This uniformity suggests a straightforward clock-for-clock efficiency advantage rather than workload-specific behavior.

PassMark results split into two groups. AMD wins the majority: data compression 378160 versus 261083 (44.8%), data encryption 22117 versus 14413 (53.5%), extended instructions 28474 versus 16146 (76.4%), integer math 100371 versus 93109 (7.8%), multithread 30893 versus 25590 (20.7%), random string sorting 45425 versus 30106 (50.9%), and single thread 3872 versus 3718 (4.1%). Intel wins three: find prime numbers 157 versus 98 (37.6% for Intel), floating point math 71722 versus 62629 (12.7% for Intel), and physics 2199 versus 1553 (29.4% for Intel).

The single-thread results deserve attention. AMD's 3872 in PassMark single-thread is only 4.1% ahead of Intel's 3718, despite AMD's much higher base clock. The Cinebench single-core tests show a larger 22.5% gap, which suggests the two suites stress different aspects of the single-thread pipeline. AMD's advantage in most multithreaded tests is larger than its single-thread edge, which indicates the Zen 4 core scales better when all 16 threads are active. Intel's 24 MB L3 cache likely helps in physics and prime number workloads, where repeated data access patterns benefit from larger resident working sets.

The Verdict

The data points to different buyers for each processor. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F is the stronger choice for rendering, compression, encryption, and general productivity workloads. Its 22.5% lead across every Cinebench test and its 44.8% to 76.4% leads in data-heavy PassMark tasks make it the clear pick for multi-threaded content creation. The 65-watt TDP with unlocked multiplier also means users can push performance further, though the database does not record overclocked results.

The Intel Core 5 213PTE suits workloads that rely on floating point math, physics simulation, or prime number calculations, where its 24 MB L3 cache and higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz deliver wins of 12.7% to 37.6%. Its 45-watt TDP is lower, and it supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory along with ECC, which matters for reliability-focused builds. The integrated UHD Graphics 730 also provides display output without a separate GPU, an option the AMD part lacks.

The overall percentile ranking slightly favors Intel: 83rd versus 82nd for AMD, and Intel's average benchmark score of 32924 exceeds AMD's 30746. However, that average is skewed by Intel's wins in high-magnitude floating point tests. For raw multithreaded CPU work, AMD wins 14 of 17 comparisons, including every rendering test. Users who prioritize Cinebench-style workloads should choose AMD; those who need ECC memory, lower power draw, or integrated graphics should choose Intel. Neither processor is a clear universal winner, but the split is decisive in each direction.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE records an average benchmark score of 32924, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F averages 30746. Intel also sits at the 83rd percentile versus AMD's 82nd.

Q: How large is AMD's lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: AMD scores 26646 against Intel's 21751, a 22.5% advantage. The same 22.5% delta appears in every Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 test, both single-core and multi-core.

Q: What is Intel's largest winning margin?

A: Intel's biggest win is in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where it scores 157 against AMD's 98, a 37.6% advantage. Physics simulation is second at 29.4%, and floating point math is third at 12.7%.

Q: Does the Intel processor support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 5 213PTE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F does not support ECC. Intel also supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while AMD supports DDR5 only.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a TDP of 65 watts, and the Intel Core 5 213PTE has a TDP of 45 watts. Intel's lower TDP aligns with its lower base clock of 2.10 GHz versus AMD's 4.10 GHz.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has 16 MB. Intel also has larger L1 and L2 per core: 80 KB and 2 MB versus AMD's 64 KB and 1 MB.