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

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F and Intel Core 5 223PTE are two desktop processors from different manufacturers, aimed at similar mainstream segments. The AMD part is a Zen 4 based 8-core processor from the 8000 series, while the Intel part is a Bartlett Lake based 8-core processor. Both chips share the same core and thread counts, but their underlying designs, platform requirements, and measured performance profiles diverge substantially. The database contains a full benchmark suite for the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F, while the Intel Core 5 223PTE currently has no recorded benchmark scores. This analysis relies on the recorded data for the AMD processor and the specification differences between the two parts.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database includes a comprehensive set of scores for the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F, but no recorded scores for the Intel Core 5 223PTE. As a result, direct head-to-head comparisons cannot be drawn from measured performance data. The AMD processor's scores are nonetheless instructive for understanding its position in the broader market. In Cinebench R23, the Ryzen 7 8700F achieves a multicore score of 26646 and a single-core score of 3761. The single-core result places it ahead of many desktop processors, while the multicore score reflects its eight full Zen 4 cores with simultaneous multithreading. The Geekbench scores are similarly strong: 13523 in multicore and 2290 in single-core.

The 3DMark suite shows a clear scaling pattern for the AMD chip. With two threads, the score is 1989; with four threads, it rises to 3839; with eight threads, it reaches 6559; with sixteen threads, it hits 7883; and at maximum threads, the score is 7861. The near-identical scores between the sixteen-thread and maximum-thread runs indicate that the processor's sixteen threads are fully utilized by the test, with no additional headroom from extra threads. The single-thread score in 3DMark is 1008, which is lower than the per-thread performance implied by the two-thread result, suggesting some scaling inefficiency at very low thread counts.

PassMark results provide a granular view of the AMD processor's capabilities. The integer math score is 100371, while floating point math is 62629, showing that integer workloads perform more than 60% better than floating point workloads. The extended instructions score is 28474, data compression is 378160, and data encryption is 22117. The find prime numbers test yields a score of 98, which is a weak result relative to the other PassMark metrics. The random string sorting score is 45425, and the multithread score is 30893. The single-thread PassMark score is 3872, which is consistent across two entries in the database.

The lack of benchmark data for the Intel Core 5 223PTE means that any performance comparison must be inferred from its specifications. The Intel part has a lower base clock of 2.30 GHz but a higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz, compared to the AMD part's 4.10 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost. The Intel processor also has a larger L3 cache of 24 MB shared, versus the AMD processor's 16 MB shared. These differences suggest that the Intel chip may have an advantage in lightly threaded workloads that can leverage its higher boost clock, while the AMD chip's higher base clock and smaller cache may favor sustained multi-threaded loads. However, without recorded scores, these remain qualitative observations.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different architectures. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F uses the Zen 4 architecture with the codename Phoenix, manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 223PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The process node difference is significant: the AMD chip's 4 nm process is denser than Intel's 10 nm process, which partially explains the AMD chip's transistor count of 25,000 million and die size of 178 mm². The Intel chip has no recorded transistor count or die size in the database.

Cache hierarchies differ between the two. The AMD processor has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has a larger cache at every level, which could improve hit rates in memory-intensive workloads. However, the AMD part's smaller cache is paired with a higher base clock, which may compensate in latency-sensitive tasks.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F supports DDR5 memory only, with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel Core 5 223PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also with a dual-channel bus, but its memory bandwidth is recorded as 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part's higher bandwidth figure suggests it can move data faster to and from memory, but the AMD part's exclusive DDR5 support may offer lower latency with compatible modules. The Intel processor also supports ECC memory, while the AMD processor does not.

PCIe capabilities are another differentiator. The AMD processor uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel processor uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part's Gen 5 lanes provide twice the bandwidth per lane compared to Gen 4, but the AMD part has more total lanes. For add-in cards like GPUs or NVMe drives, the Intel chip's Gen 5 support may be advantageous, but the AMD chip's additional lanes allow more simultaneous devices.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A. The Intel Core 5 223PTE includes UHD Graphics 770. This means the Intel processor can output video without a discrete GPU, while the AMD processor requires a separate graphics card. For systems without a dedicated GPU, the Intel part is the only viable option between the two. The AMD chip's lack of integrated graphics also affects its market positioning, as it is clearly intended for builds with discrete GPUs.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded data, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F wins in all benchmark categories where scores exist, simply because the Intel Core 5 223PTE has no recorded scores. The AMD chip's average benchmark score is 30746, and its percentile ranking against all CPUs is 82, meaning it outperforms the vast majority of processors in the database. This is a strong showing for an 8-core desktop part.

The AMD processor's strengths are most evident in multi-threaded workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 26646 is high for a 65 W TDP part, and its PassMark multithread score of 30893 confirms strong parallel performance. The 3DMark sixteen-thread score of 7883 is close to the maximum-thread score of 7861, indicating that the chip's sixteen threads are well-utilized and that adding more threads would not yield additional performance. This suggests that the Ryzen 7 8700F is a capable processor for rendering, video encoding, and other parallel tasks.

Single-thread performance is also respectable. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3761 and the Geekbench single-core score of 2290 place it in the upper tier of desktop processors. The single-thread PassMark score of 3872 reinforces this. For applications that rely on a few fast cores, such as many games or lightly threaded productivity apps, the AMD chip should deliver solid responsiveness. Its 5.00 GHz boost clock is lower than the Intel part's 5.40 GHz, but the recorded scores show that the AMD chip's single-thread performance is competitive.

The Intel Core 5 223PTE, by virtue of its specifications, may have advantages in specific scenarios. Its higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz could give it an edge in short, single-threaded bursts where frequency is the primary factor. Its larger L3 cache of 24 MB may improve performance in workloads with large working sets, such as database queries or certain scientific simulations. Its support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory provides flexibility in system building, and its ECC memory support is a feature absent on the AMD part. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 allows basic display output without a discrete GPU, which is a clear functional advantage for office or media systems.

However, these Intel advantages are speculative without benchmark scores. The database shows zero wins for the Intel part and zero head-to-head benchmark entries, so the measured performance gap cannot be quantified. The AMD processor's recorded data demonstrates that it is a high-performing 8-core chip, while the Intel processor's capabilities remain unverified in the database.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specifications. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a base clock of 4.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 223PTE has a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The AMD part has a TDP of 65 W, while the Intel part has a lower TDP of 45 W. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM5, and the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD chip is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel chip is on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Cache configurations differ: the AMD part has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3; the Intel part has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. Memory support is DDR5 only for AMD, versus DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 83.2 GB/s for AMD and 89.6 GB/s for Intel. ECC memory is not supported on the AMD part but is supported on the Intel part. PCIe is Gen 4 with 20 lanes on AMD, versus Gen 5 with 16 lanes on Intel. Integrated graphics are absent on the AMD part, but the Intel part includes UHD Graphics 770.

The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel processor does not. This means the AMD chip allows manual overclocking, a feature absent on the Intel chip. The release dates differ, with the AMD part released in 2024 and the Intel part in 2026. The AMD processor has a part number of 100-000001590, while the Intel processor has a part number of SA4QL. The AMD processor's launch MSRP is $270, and the Intel processor's launch MSRP is $232. The AMD processor's market segment is Desktop, and the Intel processor's market segment is also Desktop. Both processors are listed as Active in production status.

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: Both the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F and the Intel Core 5 223PTE have 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PTE has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 223PTE support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 5 223PTE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F does not support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor includes integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PTE includes UHD Graphics 770. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has no integrated graphics.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 223PTE is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has an average benchmark score of 30746, while the Intel Core 5 223PTE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database.