AMD Ryzen 7 8700F vs Intel Core 7 253PE Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data splits these two desktop processors into distinct roles. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F wins 11 of 17 head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core 7 253PE takes 6. The AMD chip leads decisively in Cinebench rendering, data compression, encryption, extended instructions, and random string sorting. The Intel chip fights back in integer math, floating point math, prime number finding, physics, and single-thread PassMark scores.

For users whose workloads rely on Cinebench-style multi-threaded rendering, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F is the stronger choice. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 26646 beats the Intel part's 24880, a 7.1% advantage. That same 7.1% edge repeats across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 in both single-core and multi-core tests, showing a consistent architectural lead in this benchmark family.

The Intel Core 7 253PE suits workloads that stress math throughput and physics simulation. It beats the AMD part by 29% in prime number finding, 22.6% in floating point math, 12.1% in integer math, and 15.8% in physics. Its PassMark single-thread score of 3955 edges the AMD's 3872 by 2.1%.

The database's percentile rankings place the Intel part higher overall. The Core 7 253PE sits in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while the Ryzen 7 8700F sits in the 82nd. The Intel part's average benchmark score of 40557 also exceeds the AMD part's 30746, though this average includes different test sets for each processor. The nearest rival data confirms this: the Intel chip's closest competitors average around 40585, while the AMD chip's nearest rivals average around 30879.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE boosts to 5.50 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F boosts to 5.00 GHz. The Intel part also has a higher base clock advantage reversed: the AMD runs at 4.10 GHz base versus the Intel's 2.50 GHz base.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE has 10 cores and 20 threads. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Does either processor include integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has no integrated graphics (N/A).

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F does not.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F supports DDR5 only.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE has 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has 16 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor has the larger lead in random string sorting?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F wins random string sorting with a score of 45425 versus 32777, a 38.6% advantage, the largest single delta in the head-to-head set.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 7 253PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. These process nodes differ substantially, with the AMD part using a smaller fabrication process.

The AMD processor's die contains 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel processor has no transistor count or die size recorded in the database.

Cache layouts differ significantly. The AMD part allocates 64 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel part allocates 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core, with 33 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip's larger per-core caches and more than double the L3 capacity support its math-heavy workload wins.

Platform connectivity also differs. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core 7 253PE uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part offers a newer PCIe generation but fewer lanes.

Memory bandwidth favors the Intel part slightly. The Intel Core 7 253PE delivers 89.6 GB/s versus the AMD's 83.2 GB/s, both over dual-channel memory buses. The Intel processor also supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD processor supports DDR5 only.

The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, enabling overclocking. The Intel processor's multiplier is locked. The AMD part's socket is AM5, while the Intel part uses Socket 1700.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in every major specification field. Core count: 8 for AMD versus 10 for Intel. Threads: 16 versus 20. Base clock: 4.10 GHz for AMD versus 2.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clock: 5.00 GHz for AMD versus 5.50 GHz for Intel. Both have a 65 TDP.

Process node: 4 nm for AMD versus 10 nm for Intel. Foundry: TSMC for AMD versus Intel for the Intel part. L1 cache per core: 64 KB for AMD versus 80 KB for Intel. L2 cache per core: 1 MB for AMD versus 2 MB for Intel. L3 cache: 16 MB for AMD versus 33 MB for Intel.

Memory support: DDR5 for AMD versus DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth: 83.2 GB/s for AMD versus 89.6 GB/s for Intel. ECC: not supported on AMD, supported on Intel. PCIe: Gen 4 with 20 lanes for AMD versus Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics: none for AMD, UHD Graphics 730 for Intel.

Release dates differ by almost two years. The AMD part launched on 2024-03-31. The Intel part launched on 2026-03-08. The AMD part's launch MSRP is $270. The Intel part's launch MSRP is $384.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F dominates the Cinebench suite. In Cinebench R15 multicore, it scores 2685 against the Intel's 2507, a 7.1% lead. In R15 single-core, it scores 378 against 354, also 6.8% ahead. The R20 results show 11191 versus 10449 for multicore and 1579 versus 1475 for single-core, both 7.1% leads. R23 repeats the pattern: 26646 versus 24880 multicore and 3761 versus 3512 single-core, both 7.1% ahead.

PassMark results split more evenly. The AMD part wins data compression 378160 to 339133, an 11.5% margin. It wins data encryption 22117 to 18385, a 20.3% margin. Extended instructions go to AMD by 28474 to 21806, a 30.6% margin. Random string sorting is the AMD's largest win: 45425 to 32777, a 38.6% margin. PassMark multithread also favors AMD: 30893 to 29271, a 5.5% lead.

The Intel Core 7 253PE wins the remaining tests. Prime number finding goes to Intel by 138 to 98, a 29% margin. Floating point math goes to Intel by 80870 to 62629, a 22.6% margin. Integer math goes to Intel by 114158 to 100371, a 12.1% margin. Physics goes to Intel by 1845 to 1553, a 15.8% margin. PassMark single-thread and singlethread both go to Intel by 3955 to 3872, a 2.1% margin.

The AMD part's wins are often larger in percentage terms. Its biggest wins are 38.6% in random string sorting and 30.6% in extended instructions. The Intel part's biggest wins are 29% in prime numbers and 22.6% in floating point. The AMD part wins 11 tests, the Intel part wins 6.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F wins in rendering and compression workloads. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 26646 indicates strong all-core rendering performance. Data compression at 378160 beats the Intel part by 11.5%, and data encryption at 22117 beats it by 20.3%. Random string sorting at 45425 is the standout, a 38.6% advantage. Extended instructions at 28474 show a 30.6% lead. These results point to workloads involving encryption, compression, sorting, and modern instruction sets.

The Intel Core 7 253PE wins in math-heavy and physics workloads. Prime number finding at 138 beats the AMD part by 29%. Floating point math at 80870 beats it by 22.6%. Integer math at 114158 beats it by 12.1%. Physics at 1845 beats it by 15.8%. The PassMark single-thread score of 3955 edges the AMD part by 2.1%, giving Intel a slight lead in lightly threaded integer tasks. These results point to scientific computing, physics simulation, and workloads with heavy arithmetic throughput.

The Intel part also offers platform advantages. ECC memory support, DDR4 compatibility, integrated UHD Graphics 730, and a higher PCIe generation (Gen 5) make it more flexible for systems requiring those features. The AMD part counters with an unlocked multiplier, a smaller 4 nm process, and a lower launch MSRP. The data shows a clear division: AMD for rendering, compression, and encryption; Intel for math, physics, and platform flexibility.