AMD Ryzen 7 8700F vs Intel Core 5 223PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a narrow but consistent victory for the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F across most CPU workloads, with the Intel Core 5 223PE countering in a few specialized areas. Out of 17 head-to-head tests, the AMD part wins 11, the Intel part wins 6.

The most decisive AMD advantage comes in memory-sensitive and cryptographic tasks. In PassMark data encryption, the Ryzen 7 8700F scores 22,117 against 18,448 for the Intel Core 5 223PE, a 19.9% margin. Data compression shows a 9.1% lead (378,160 vs 346,623). Random string sorting delivers the largest single delta at 26.9% (45,425 vs 35,798), which indicates substantially faster handling of pointer-chasing and sort-heavy workloads. Extended instruction throughput also favors AMD by 15.4% (28,474 vs 24,672), reflecting the Zen 4 architecture's efficient execution of AVX-style operations.

The Cinebench family of tests presents a uniform picture. Across R15, R20, and R23, both multi-core and single-core variants show the AMD part ahead by 0.5% to 0.7%. The R23 multi-core score is 26,646 for the Ryzen 7 8700F versus 26,455 for the Intel part, a 0.7% edge. R23 single-core is 3,761 versus 3,734, also 0.7%. The R15 multi-core result (2,685 vs 2,666) and R20 multi-core (11,191 vs 11,111) repeat the same pattern. These are small margins, but they are consistent across every Cinebench version, which suggests a stable architectural advantage rather than test noise.

The Intel Core 5 223PE takes its wins in areas tied to raw scalar throughput and physics simulation. The single-thread PassMark score is 4,219 versus 3,872, an 8.2% lead, and the identical singlethread test confirms that result. Floating-point math shows the Intel part ahead by 18.1% (76,468 vs 62,629). Prime number finding favors Intel by 38.4% (159 vs 98), the largest margin in either direction. Physics simulation also strongly favors Intel, with a 37.7% delta (2,493 vs 1,553). The PassMark multithread aggregate slightly favors Intel, 31,124 vs 30,893, a 0.7% edge, despite the AMD part winning most individual multi-core tests.

Integer math is effectively a tie: 100,371 for AMD versus 99,819 for Intel, a 0.6% margin that falls within run-to-run variance. The overall win count of 11 to 6 understates the closeness of the contest, because several AMD wins are under 1%, while three of Intel's six wins exceed 18%.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE has a higher average benchmark score of 40,585, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F averages 30,746. However, the head-to-head comparisons show the AMD part winning 11 of 17 tests, indicating the average is influenced by the Intel part's strong performance in specific workloads like physics and floating-point math.

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-threaded performance?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE leads in PassMark single-thread tests, scoring 4,219 versus 3,872 for the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F, an 8.2% advantage. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the AMD part narrowly leads at 3,761 versus 3,734, a 0.7% delta, so the Intel advantage is specific to the PassMark workload.

Q: Which processor handles encryption workloads better?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F is substantially faster in PassMark data encryption, scoring 22,117 against 18,448 for the Intel Core 5 223PE, a 19.9% margin. This makes the AMD part the stronger choice for cryptographic operations.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 223PE support error-correcting memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 5 223PE supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F does not. This is a notable difference for users who require validated memory integrity in workstation or server-like scenarios.

Q: What is the process node difference between the two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core 5 223PE uses a 10 nm process from Intel. The AMD part also integrates 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die, while Intel's transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database.

Q: How do the processors rank among all CPUs in the database?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE ranks at the 87th percentile among all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F sits at the 82nd percentile. The Intel part's nearest rivals are the Intel Core 7 253PE (0.1% higher average score) and the Intel Xeon 6357P (0.1% lower), while the AMD part's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS (0.4% lower) and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T (0.9% lower).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F uses Zen 4 architecture under the codename Phoenix, belonging to the 8000 series. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 223PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename in the Core 5 generation, built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with no transistor count or die size recorded.

Cache hierarchies differ significantly. The AMD part allocates 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The larger L3 on the Intel part (24 MB versus 16 MB) may explain its advantage in physics simulation and prime number finding, which often benefit from larger working sets. However, the AMD part's smaller cache does not hinder it in memory-heavy tasks like data compression and encryption, where it leads by double digits.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F supports only DDR5 on a dual-channel bus with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 223PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, giving it a theoretical bandwidth advantage of 6.4 GB/s. The Intel part also supports ECC memory, which the AMD part lacks.

PCIe configuration differs: the AMD part provides Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics situation is asymmetric: the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has no integrated graphics (listed as N/A), while the Intel Core 5 223PE includes UHD Graphics 730. This means the Intel part can output display without a discrete GPU, while the AMD part requires one.

The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, enabling overclocking, while the Intel part is locked. The base and boost clocks also differ: the AMD part runs at 4.10 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost, while the Intel part runs at 2.90 GHz base and 5.20 GHz boost. The higher Intel boost clock aligns with its single-thread PassMark advantage, while the AMD part's higher base clock likely contributes to its consistent Cinebench leads.

Specification Differences

The two processors share core count (8 cores) and thread count (16 threads), as well as TDP (65 watts) and desktop market segment. Both are active production parts.

Differences in recorded specifications:

• Socket: AMD Socket AM5 for the Ryzen 7 8700F; Intel Socket 1700 for the Core 5 223PE.
• Process node: 4 nm (TSMC) for AMD; 10 nm (Intel) for Intel.
• Base clock: 4.10 GHz for AMD; 2.90 GHz for Intel.
• Boost clock: 5.00 GHz for AMD; 5.20 GHz for Intel.
• L1 cache: 64 KB per core for AMD; 80 KB per core for Intel.
• L2 cache: 1 MB per core for AMD; 2 MB per core for Intel.
• L3 cache: 16 MB shared for AMD; 24 MB shared for Intel.
• Memory support: DDR5 only for AMD; DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel.
• Memory bandwidth: 83.2 GB/s for AMD; 89.6 GB/s for Intel.
• ECC memory: Not supported on AMD; supported on Intel.
• PCIe: Gen 4 with 20 lanes for AMD; Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel.
• Integrated graphics: N/A for AMD; UHD Graphics 730 for Intel.
• Multiplier unlocked: Yes for AMD; no for Intel.
• Release date: 2024-03-31 for AMD; 2026-03-08 for Intel.
• Launch MSRP: $270 for AMD; $232 for Intel.
• Part number: 100-000001590 for AMD; SA4QF for Intel.

The Verdict

The data draws a clear line between two different usage profiles. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F wins 11 of 17 head-to-head tests, with its largest margins in data encryption (19.9%), random string sorting (26.9%), and extended instructions (15.4%). These are workloads that benefit from the Zen 4 architecture's efficient memory subsystem and wide execution resources. For users running compression, encryption, sorting, and general multi-threaded productivity tasks, the AMD part delivers measurably higher throughput.

The Intel Core 5 223PE counters with strong results in physics simulation (37.7% lead), prime number finding (38.4% lead), floating-point math (18.1% lead), and single-thread PassMark performance (8.2% lead). Its larger L3 cache and higher boost clock appear to drive these advantages. The Intel part also offers ECC memory support, DDR4 compatibility, integrated UHD Graphics 730, and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, all of which are absent from the AMD part.

The average benchmark score favors the Intel part (40,585 versus 30,746), and its 87th percentile rank versus the AMD part's 82nd percentile confirms that the Intel chip sits higher in the overall database distribution. However, the head-to-head win count favors AMD, which means the average is skewed by the Intel part's exceptional performance in a narrow set of workloads.

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F is the better choice for encryption, compression, sorting, and consistent multi-threaded rendering workloads, where it wins every Cinebench test and every PassMark memory-related test. The Intel Core 5 223PE is better for simulation, physics, floating-point-heavy code, and single-threaded PassMark workloads, plus any scenario requiring ECC memory or integrated graphics. The choice depends entirely on which workload profile matters more, and the database shows both parts winning clearly in their respective domains.