AMD Ryzen 7 8700F vs Intel Core 9 273PE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits this pairing into two clear territories. The Intel Core 9 273PE dominates the heavy multithreaded workloads, winning 13 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F takes 4 wins, and those wins cluster around specific instruction-level and light-thread tasks where its Zen 4 architecture holds an advantage.

The Intel part wins every Cinebench test, from single-core through multi-core, with consistent margins around 14.8% to 15.1%. The passmark suite tells a similar story: the Core 9 273PE leads in data compression by 6.8%, data encryption by 2.6%, prime number finding by 51.7%, floating point math by 41.9%, integer math by 28%, multithread by 16.1%, and physics by 50.2%. These are not narrow victories. The physics gap, in particular, is enormous: 3120 versus 1553, a 50.2% deficit for the AMD chip.

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F wins in extended instructions by 15.6%, in random string sorting by 0.7%, and in both passmark single-thread listings by 6.1%. The extended instructions result is the most meaningful of the four AMD wins, showing a 28474 versus 24630 advantage. The random string sorting margin is small enough to be considered a statistical tie in practical terms. The single-thread passmark win is notable because the Intel part has a higher boost clock, yet the AMD architecture still posts 3872 against 3650.

The overall average benchmark scores reflect this imbalance. The Intel Core 9 273PE records an average benchmark score of 49845, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F averages 30746, placing it in the 82nd percentile. The Intel part sits among rivals like the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 (0.1% ahead), the Intel Core i5-14600KF (0.9% ahead), the Intel Core i9-13980HX (1.1% behind), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 (1.2% behind). The AMD part sits near the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS (0.4% behind), the Intel Core i5-13600H (0.6% ahead), the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T (0.9% ahead), and the Intel Core i7-13700TE (0.9% behind).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different foundries and process nodes. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F uses a 4 nm node from TSMC, with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core 9 273PE uses a 10 nm node from Intel, with no transistor count or die size recorded in the database. The process gap explains some of the efficiency and clock behavior differences, though both parts carry the same 65 W TDP.

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD chip has 8 cores and 16 threads, built on the Zen 4 architecture from the Phoenix codename. The Intel chip has 12 cores and 24 threads, from the Bartlett Lake codename. The Intel part therefore brings 50% more cores and 50% more threads to the table. That structural advantage drives most of the multithreaded benchmark results.

Cache configurations also differ. The AMD processor uses 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor uses 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has more than double the L3 capacity, which helps in workloads that reuse large working sets.

Memory support diverges. The AMD chip supports DDR5 only, over a dual-channel bus, with 83.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, with 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Intel part also supports ECC memory, while the AMD part does not. The PCIe implementation differs as well: the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics separate the two clearly. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A. The Intel Core 9 273PE includes UHD Graphics 730. For systems built without a discrete GPU, the Intel part can drive a display on its own; the AMD part cannot. The Intel processor also runs at a locked multiplier, while the AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, allowing user overclocking on the AMD side.

The launch dates differ by nearly two years. The AMD part released on 2024-03-31, while the Intel part released on 2026-03-08. The Intel part belongs to a later generation, which partially explains its architectural and benchmark advantages.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Cinebench results show a consistent Intel sweep. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Intel part scores 3153 against 2685 for AMD, a 14.8% lead. In R15 single-core, Intel leads 445 to 378, a 15.1% gap. The R20 tests repeat the pattern: multi-core 13140 versus 11191 (14.8%), single-core 1855 versus 1579 (14.9%). R23 shows the same margins: multi-core 31288 versus 26646 (14.8%), single-core 4417 versus 3761 (14.9%). The consistency of these deltas suggests a uniform architectural advantage rather than workload-specific behavior. Every Cinebench test lands within a narrow band of 14.8% to 15.1%, indicating the Intel part is simply faster per clock and with more cores available.

The largest Intel win comes in passmark physics, where the Core 9 273PE doubles the AMD score: 3120 versus 1553, a 50.2% delta. Prime number finding shows a similar blowout, with Intel at 203 versus AMD at 98, a 51.7% gap. Floating point math favors Intel heavily at 107884 versus 62629, a 41.9% margin. Integer math lands at 139410 versus 100371, a 28% gap. These results show the Intel part is not just ahead in threaded workloads; it is decisively ahead in raw computational throughput across the passmark suite.

The passmark multithread score gives Intel a 16.1% win, 36810 versus 30893. Data compression goes Intel's way by 6.8%, 405885 versus 378160. Data encryption is closer, with Intel ahead just 2.6%, 22719 versus 22117.

The AMD wins are narrower but real. The extended instructions test shows AMD at 28474 versus Intel at 24630, a 15.6% advantage. This is the single largest AMD win and indicates the Zen 4 core handles AVX-style extended instruction workloads more efficiently than the Intel part. Random string sorting is essentially even, AMD at 45425 versus Intel at 45098, a 0.7% edge. The passmark single-thread test (listed twice in the data with identical scores) shows AMD at 3872 versus Intel at 3650, a 6.1% margin in AMD's favor. This is notable because the Intel part boosts to 5.70 GHz, well above the AMD part's 5.00 GHz boost, yet the AMD core still wins the single-thread passmark test.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Does either processor include integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A in the database.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F does not.

Q: What is the margin in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE scores 31288 against 26646 for the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F, a 14.8% advantage for Intel.

Q: Which processor wins the single-thread passmark test?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F wins with a score of 3872 against 3650 for the Intel Core 9 273PE, a 6.1% margin.

Q: How do the two parts compare in the overall database percentile?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE sits in the 90th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 49845. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F sits in the 82nd percentile with an average benchmark score of 30746.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on nearly every recorded specification. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F uses 8 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 4.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel Core 9 273PE uses 12 cores and 24 threads with a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. The Intel part has a much lower base clock but a much higher boost clock, reflecting a different power management profile for its 12-core design.

The process node separates them: AMD uses 4 nm from TSMC, Intel uses 10 nm from Intel. The AMD part has 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die; no transistor or die size data exists for the Intel part in the database. Cache sizes differ at every level. AMD uses 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. Intel uses 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3.

Memory support diverges. AMD supports DDR5 only with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. AMD has no ECC support; Intel has ECC support. PCIe generations differ: AMD uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics exist only on the Intel part (UHD Graphics 730). The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel multiplier is locked. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5; the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. Launch dates differ: AMD on 2024-03-31, Intel on 2026-03-08. The launch MSRP for the AMD part is $270, and the launch MSRP for the Intel part is $549.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear performance hierarchy. The Intel Core 9 273PE wins the majority of benchmarks by substantial margins, particularly in physics (50.2%), prime number finding (51.7%), and floating point math (41.9%). Its 12 cores and 24 threads, combined with 36 MB of L3 cache and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, make it the stronger choice for multithreaded workloads. Its 90th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 49845 place it in a different performance class than the AMD part.

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F holds specific advantages. It wins the extended instructions test by 15.6%, the single-thread passmark test by 6.1%, and runs on a 4 nm TSMC process with an unlocked multiplier. Its 65 W TDP matches the Intel part, and its 82nd percentile ranking with an average benchmark score of 30746 places it among capable mid-range desktop processors. The AMD part also uses fewer cores, which may appeal to configurations where thread count matters less than per-core efficiency.

The choice depends on workload profile. The Intel Core 9 273PE delivers more raw throughput in almost every measured category, with the largest gains appearing in compute-heavy and physics-style tasks. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F offers better extended instruction performance, a single-thread passmark win, and an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. The database records no scenario where the AMD part overtakes the Intel part in Cinebench, multithread passmark, or math-heavy workloads. For users prioritizing maximum benchmark scores, the Intel part is the recorded winner. For users prioritizing extended instruction throughput, single-thread passmark performance, or overclocking flexibility, the AMD part has documented advantages.