AMD Ryzen 7 8700F vs Intel Core 7 240H Comparison

The Intel Core 7 240H and AMD Ryzen 7 8700F occupy the same performance percentile (82nd) in the database, yet their benchmark profiles could not be more different. The AMD part wins 15 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests, often by substantial margins, while the Intel chip takes only two specific workloads. This split suggests that the choice between them depends almost entirely on the nature of the task, rather than on overall capability.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F is the dominant force across nearly every measured category. Its wins span Cinebench rendering tests, data compression, encryption, extended instructions, floating point math, integer math, multithreaded workloads, random string sorting, and single-thread performance. The margins are often decisive, such as a 40.8% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and a 54.3% lead in R23 single-core. The data portrays a processor that simply executes instructions faster across the board, whether the workload is heavily parallel or strictly sequential.

The Intel Core 7 240H wins only two tests, and both are narrow. It edges out the AMD part by 4.1% in PassMark's find prime numbers test (102 vs. 98) and by 10.9% in PassMark physics (1723 vs. 1553). These are the only recorded instances where Intel's architecture proves superior. The prime number test is a classic measure of integer throughput on a specific algorithm, while the physics score likely reflects a particular instruction pattern that favors Intel's design. These wins are real but isolated, and they do not indicate a general trend.

The pattern is clear: for any task that resembles rendering, encoding, compression, encryption, or general number crunching, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F is the clear winner. The Intel part only shows its strength in these two niche tests, which means its practical usefulness is limited to workloads that happen to align with those specific algorithmic patterns.

The Verdict

Based strictly on the recorded data, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F is the superior processor for the overwhelming majority of use cases. Its 15 wins out of 17 head-to-head tests, combined with margins that frequently exceed 20%, make it the obvious choice for anyone whose work involves Cinebench rendering, data compression, encryption, or any form of sustained multi-threaded processing. The single-core advantage is also significant, with a 54.3% lead in R23 single-core that will translate to snappier application responsiveness.

The Intel Core 7 240H should only be considered if the workload is specifically known to match its two winning tests: prime number finding and PassMark physics. These are narrow, specific benchmarks, and outside of those exact scenarios, the AMD part wins by margins ranging from 2.3% to 54.3%. The data does not support choosing Intel for general-purpose computing, content creation, or any standard productivity suite.

For a user deciding between these two, the database clearly points to the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F. It offers higher scores in every major benchmark category, and its average benchmark score of 30746 places it within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS and 0.6% ahead of the Intel Core i5-13600H. The Intel Core 7 240H, with an average score of 31483, sits near the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H (31508) and Intel Core i5-13500 (31510), but those rivals do not change the fact that the 8700F wins the direct comparison.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single win for the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F comes in Cinebench R23 single-core, where it scores 3761 against Intel's 1719, a 54.3% advantage. This is not a small gap; it indicates a fundamentally faster core design. The multi-core R23 result shows a 40.8% lead (26646 vs. 15764), which is equally decisive and suggests that AMD's 8 cores are doing more work per clock than Intel's 10 cores.

The PassMark extended instructions test shows a 40.7% lead for AMD (28474 vs. 16897), which covers workloads using AVX and similar instruction sets. The random string sorting test shows a 36.5% advantage (45425 vs. 28866), indicating faster memory access patterns or better cache handling. Data encryption shows a 31.5% lead (22117 vs. 15155), and data compression shows a 28.1% lead (378160 vs. 271774).

The Cinebench R20 results show AMD leading by 23.5% in both multi-core (11191 vs. 8562) and single-core (1579 vs. 1208). The PassMark multithread score shows a 22.4% lead (30893 vs. 23975), and integer math shows a 19.9% lead (100371 vs. 80396). Floating point math is closer, with AMD leading by 5.9% (62629 vs. 58905), and single-thread PassMark shows only a 2.3% edge for AMD (3872 vs. 3782).

The Intel wins are smaller. The prime number test shows Intel at 102 vs. AMD's 98, a 4.1% margin. The physics test shows Intel at 1723 vs. AMD's 1553, a 10.9% margin. These are the only two tests where Intel comes out ahead, and neither margin approaches the scale of AMD's victories.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher multi-core performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F scores 26646, which is 40.8% higher than the Intel Core 7 240H's 15764.

Q: Is the single-core performance advantage of the AMD chip significant?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F leads by 54.3% in Cinebench R23 single-core (3761 vs. 1719) and by 2.3% in PassMark single-thread (3872 vs. 3782).

Q: Are there any tests where the Intel Core 7 240H wins?

A: Yes, it wins two tests: PassMark find prime numbers (102 vs. 98, a 4.1% lead) and PassMark physics (1723 vs. 1553, a 10.9% lead).

Q: How do the two processors compare in data compression workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F scores 378160 in PassMark data compression, which is 28.1% higher than the Intel Core 7 240H's 271774.

Q: What is the difference in average benchmark scores between the two?

A: The Intel Core 7 240H has an average benchmark score of 31483, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has an average of 30746. Both sit at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs.

Q: Which processor has a higher thread count?

A: Both have 16 threads. The Intel Core 7 240H has 10 cores, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has 8 cores.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The Intel Core 7 240H uses Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F uses Zen 4 architecture on a 4 nm process node fabricated by TSMC. The AMD chip has 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die, while the Intel chip's transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database.

The core counts differ, with Intel featuring 10 cores and AMD featuring 8 cores, but both support 16 threads. The cache hierarchies are distinct: Intel provides 80 KB of L1 and 2 MB of L2 per core, with 24 MB of shared L3, while AMD provides 64 KB of L1 and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 16 MB of shared L3. Despite having less cache, the AMD chip still wins the majority of benchmarks, which points to architectural efficiency rather than raw cache size.

The Intel chip integrates Iris Xe Graphics with 64 execution units, while the AMD chip has no integrated graphics. The AMD chip supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while the Intel chip supports PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD chip supports only DDR5. The AMD chip has a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, while the Intel chip's bandwidth is not listed. Neither chip supports ECC memory.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ, with Intel offering 10 cores and 16 threads, while AMD offers 8 cores and 16 threads. The base clock of the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F is 4.10 GHz, which is higher than the Intel Core 7 240H's 2.50 GHz. The boost clock is closer, with Intel at 5.20 GHz and AMD at 5.00 GHz. The TDP differs significantly, with Intel rated at 45 W and AMD at 65 W.

The sockets are incompatible: Intel uses BGA 1744, while AMD uses Socket AM5. The Intel chip is locked, while the AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier. The release dates differ, with Intel launching on 2024-12-17 and AMD on 2024-03-31. The Intel part number is SRQ6TQ5ML, and the AMD part number is 100-000001590. The market segments differ, with Intel being a mobile processor and AMD being a desktop processor. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD chip supports only DDR5.