AMD Ryzen 7 8700F vs Intel Core 7 251TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F takes 12 of the 17 recorded head-to-head benchmark comparisons, while the Intel Core 7 251TE wins 5. The most decisive AMD victories come in extended instruction throughput and data compression. In PassMark extended instructions, the 8700F scores 28,474 against 16,974 for the 251TE, a 67.8% advantage. Data compression shows a 13.1% lead (378,160 vs. 334,399), and random string sorting favors AMD by 14.6% (45,425 vs. 39,643).

The 8700F also sweeps the entire Cinebench suite. Every Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 test, both single-core and multi-core, lands in AMD's column with a consistent 4.4% delta. The R23 multi-core result is 26,646 for AMD versus 25,518 for Intel, while single-core R23 shows 3,761 against 3,602. PassMark multi-thread adds another AMD win at 30,893 versus 30,022, a 2.9% margin, and PassMark single-thread favors AMD by 8.5% (3,872 vs. 3,568).

Intel's victories are concentrated in math-heavy and physics-oriented workloads. The 251TE leads floating point math by 26.8% (85,607 vs. 62,629), integer math by 20.2% (125,739 vs. 100,371), and physics by 19.9% (1,938 vs. 1,553). It also wins prime number finding by 30% (140 vs. 98) and edges data encryption by a narrow 0.3% (22,176 vs. 22,117).

The benchmark profile shows a clear split: AMD dominates memory-latency-sensitive and instruction-diverse tasks, while Intel excels in raw arithmetic throughput. The single-thread gap of 8.5% in PassMark is notable, yet the Cinebench single-core margins stay flat at 4.4%, suggesting the two chips trade leadership depending on the instruction mix.

Architecture Differences

The Ryzen 7 8700F uses AMD's Zen 4 architecture on the Phoenix codename, built on a 4 nm TSMC process with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. It runs on AMD Socket AM5 with a 65 W TDP, base clock of 4.10 GHz, and boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The 8700F has 8 cores and 16 threads, with 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. Memory support is DDR5 dual-channel with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. It has 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU and no integrated graphics. The multiplier is unlocked, and the part number is 100-000001590.

The Core 7 251TE uses Intel's Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm Intel process with a 215 mm² die. It fits Intel Socket 1700 with a 45 W TDP, base clock of 1.40 GHz, and boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The 251TE packs 24 cores and 32 threads, with 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel, with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. It supports ECC memory, which the 8700F does not. The 251TE provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU and includes UHD Graphics 770. The multiplier is locked, and the part number is SRQAXQ5ZG.

The core count difference is substantial: Intel offers 24 cores and 32 threads against AMD's 8 cores and 16 threads. Yet the AMD chip compensates with a 4.10 GHz base clock versus Intel's 1.40 GHz, while Intel's 5.40 GHz boost exceeds AMD's 5.00 GHz. The Intel chip has a larger L3 cache at 36 MB versus 16 MB, and it supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while AMD is DDR5-only. Intel also adds ECC support and integrated graphics, both absent from the 8700F. The 8700F counters with a smaller 4 nm process, higher transistor density, and PCIe Gen 4 lanes versus Intel's Gen 5.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 7 8700F is the stronger choice for tasks that stress single-thread responsiveness and mixed instruction workloads. PassMark single-thread shows an 8.5% lead, and extended instructions deliver a 67.8% blowout. Data compression and random string sorting, both common in database and archival workloads, favor AMD by 13.1% and 14.6% respectively. The Cinebench sweep across all versions indicates consistent rendering performance, both in single-core and multi-core scenarios, with every test landing at a 4.4% advantage.

The Core 7 251TE wins where raw arithmetic volume matters. Floating point math leads by 26.8%, integer math by 20.2%, and physics by 19.9%. Prime number finding shows a 30% margin. These results point to scientific computing, financial modeling, and physics simulation workloads where Intel's 24-core design with higher boost clock produces more computational throughput. The data encryption result is essentially tied at 0.3% in Intel's favor, so neither chip holds a meaningful edge there.

In the overall benchmark average, the Intel part sits higher. The 251TE averages 41,650 across its benchmark set, versus 30,746 for the 8700F, a difference that reflects Intel's higher percentile rank at 88 against AMD's 82. However, that average includes workloads where Intel's core count and boost clock combine to produce large scores, while the head-to-head deltas show AMD winning the majority of direct comparisons.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has 24 cores and 32 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Does the AMD chip have integrated graphics?

A: No, the Ryzen 7 8700F has no integrated graphics (listed as N/A), whereas the Intel Core 7 251TE includes UHD Graphics 770.

Q: Which chip supports ECC memory?

A: Only the Intel Core 7 251TE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F does not list ECC support.

Q: What is the single-thread performance difference?

A: In PassMark single-thread, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F scores 3,872 versus 3,568 for Intel, an 8.5% lead. In Cinebench R23 single-core, AMD leads 3,761 to 3,602, a 4.4% margin.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE boosts to 5.40 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F boosts to 5.00 GHz.

Q: How do the benchmark averages compare?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has an average benchmark score of 41,650 with an 88th percentile ranking, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F averages 30,746 with an 82nd percentile ranking.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F | Intel Core 7 251TE |

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

| Cores | 8 | 24 |

| Threads | 16 | 32 |

| Base clock | 4.10 GHz | 1.40 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Not listed |

| Codename | Phoenix | Bartlett Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | Not listed |

| Die size | 178 mm² | 215 mm² |

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

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 1.25 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 16 MB shared | 36 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| ECC memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | N/A | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Release date | 2024-03-31 | 2025-01-12 |

| Launch MSRP | $270 | $384 |

The Verdict

The data supports a clear workload-based split. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F wins the majority of direct comparisons, 12 to 5, and holds decisive margins in extended instructions, data compression, and single-thread PassMark performance. Its 4.4% advantage across every Cinebench test makes it the safer pick for general productivity, rendering, and mixed application use where consistent per-thread performance matters.

The Intel Core 7 251TE delivers higher raw arithmetic throughput. Its 26.8% floating point lead, 20.2% integer math lead, and 19.9% physics advantage make it the better fit for compute-heavy scientific or mathematical workloads. The 30% prime number finding margin reinforces that profile. Intel also offers ECC memory support, integrated graphics, and dual memory type compatibility, which are absent from the AMD part.

The average benchmark score favors Intel at 41,650 versus 30,746, and the percentile rank confirms that at 88 versus 82. However, that average is driven by workloads where Intel's 24 cores and 5.40 GHz boost excel, not by the head-to-head deltas where AMD wins more often. The 8700F uses a smaller 4 nm process and has an unlocked multiplier, while the 251TE is locked and built on 10 nm.

Users prioritizing single-thread responsiveness, instruction diversity, and compression tasks should look to the Ryzen 7 8700F. Users needing maximum floating point or integer math throughput, ECC memory, or integrated graphics should select the Core 7 251TE. The launch MSRP is $270 for AMD and $384 for Intel, though the data alone does not indicate which price premium is justified.