AMD Ryzen 7 8700F vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a dominant performance profile for the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F across most tested workloads. In the 17 head-to-head comparisons, the AMD part takes 12 wins, while the Intel Core i5-14490F manages 5. The margin of victory for AMD is substantial in several key tests, while Intel’s wins tend to be narrower or confined to specific workload types.

The most lopsided result comes from PassMark extended instructions, where the Ryzen 7 8700F scores 28,474 against the Core i5-14490F’s 21,731, a 31% advantage. This indicates a significant edge in workloads that leverage advanced instruction sets, likely benefiting from the newer architecture. Data encryption also favors AMD heavily, with a score of 22,117 versus 18,225, a 21.4% lead. Random string sorting shows a 27.6% gap in favor of AMD (45,425 versus 35,608), suggesting better memory subsystem performance or more efficient sorting algorithms.

Cinebench results consistently favor the AMD processor across all versions. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the Ryzen 7 8700F scores 26,646 against Intel’s 23,000, a 15.9% lead. The single-core result in R23 shows a similar 15.8% advantage (3,761 versus 3,247). This pattern repeats across R15 and R20, with AMD winning both multicore and single-core tests by approximately 15.8% in each instance. The consistency of the delta across all Cinebench versions suggests a fundamental per-core performance advantage rather than a scaling artifact.

PassMark integer math also goes to AMD, with 100,371 versus 87,844, a 14.3% improvement. Data compression follows the same trend, with AMD at 378,160 versus Intel’s 340,026, an 11.2% edge. The PassMark multithread score shows a smaller but still decisive 7.8% lead for AMD (30,893 versus 28,662).

The Intel Core i5-14490F does have some notable victories. The physics test shows a substantial win for Intel, scoring 2,093 against AMD’s 1,553, a 25.8% advantage. Prime number finding also favors Intel, with 122 versus 98, a 19.7% margin. Floating point math goes to Intel at 66,558 versus 62,629, a 5.9% lead. The single-thread scores are effectively identical, with Intel at 3,873 and AMD at 3,872, a delta of 0%.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design approaches. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F uses the Zen 4 architecture on the Phoenix codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14490F is based on Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh, manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel. This process gap explains much of the efficiency and performance density differences observed in the data.

Core configurations differ significantly. The AMD chip has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel chip has 10 cores and 16 threads. Both support 16 threads, but Intel spreads them across two additional physical cores. The Ryzen 7 8700F uses a uniform core layout, while the Intel part relies on its hybrid architecture with a mix of performance and efficiency cores, a distinction that affects workload scheduling.

Cache allocations reveal different design philosophies. The AMD processor provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip offers 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a larger 24 MB of shared L3. The larger Intel L3 pool does not translate into overall benchmark superiority, which suggests the AMD core design extracts more performance per byte of cache.

Clock speeds show a notable difference in base frequencies. The Ryzen 7 8700F runs at 4.10 GHz base and boosts to 5.00 GHz. The Core i5-14490F has a much lower 2.50 GHz base clock but matches the 5.00 GHz boost. Both parts have a 65 W TDP, but the lower Intel base clock implies a different power management strategy to stay within that envelope.

Memory support differs substantially. The AMD processor supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel configuration and a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, offering flexibility for platform builders, though no memory bandwidth figure is recorded for it. Neither processor supports ECC memory.

Platform connectivity also diverges. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F uses AMD Socket AM5 and provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core i5-14490F uses Intel Socket 1700 and offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The Intel PCIe generation is newer, but the AMD implementation provides more configurable lanes.

The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel chip is locked. The AMD part carries an integrated graphics designation of N/A, as does the Intel chip. The Ryzen 7 8700F has a launch MSRP of $270, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the Intel part.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head benchmark comparisons?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F wins 12 of the 17 recorded comparisons, while the Intel Core i5-14490F wins 5.

Q: How large is the AMD advantage in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Ryzen 7 8700F scores 26,646 versus 23,000 for the Core i5-14490F, a 15.9% lead.

Q: Are there any workloads where the Intel processor is clearly superior?

A: Yes, the physics test shows Intel ahead by 25.8% (2,093 versus 1,553), and prime number finding favors Intel by 19.7% (122 versus 98).

Q: Do the processors have identical single-thread performance?

A: The PassMark single-thread scores are nearly identical, with Intel at 3,873 and AMD at 3,872, a delta of 0%.

Q: What is the core and thread configuration of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor uses a smaller manufacturing process?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core i5-14490F uses a 10 nm process at Intel.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show several areas where the two processors diverge. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has 8 cores, while the Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores; both have 16 threads. Base clocks differ sharply: 4.10 GHz for AMD versus 2.50 GHz for Intel. Both boost to 5.00 GHz. TDP is identical at 65 W.

Cache hierarchies vary across all levels. AMD provides 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. Intel provides 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. The process node differs, with AMD on 4 nm and Intel on 10 nm. The AMD die measures 178 mm², while the Intel die measures 215 mm². The AMD part has 25,000 million transistors; no transistor count is recorded for Intel.

Memory support differs, with AMD supporting DDR5 only and Intel supporting both DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded as 83.2 GB/s for AMD, with no figure for Intel. PCIe capability differs, with AMD offering Gen 4 with 20 lanes and Intel offering Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The sockets are different: AMD Socket AM5 for the Ryzen 7 8700F, Intel Socket 1700 for the Core i5-14490F.

The AMD multiplier is unlocked, while the Intel multiplier is locked. The AMD processor has a launch MSRP of $270; no launch MSRP is recorded for the Intel part. The AMD part numbers are 100-000001590, while the Intel part number is SRN35. The release dates differ, with AMD at 2024-03-31 and Intel at 2023-12-31. The AMD part is from the 8000 series with Zen 4 architecture and Phoenix codename; the Intel part is from Core 14th Gen with Raptor Lake architecture and Raptor Lake-R codename.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F as the stronger performer in the majority of tested workloads. Its 12 wins out of 17 comparisons include decisive margins in extended instructions, encryption, random string sorting, and all Cinebench versions. The consistent 15.8% to 15.9% Cinebench leads indicate a reliable per-thread advantage that carries through both single-core and multicore tests. The average benchmark score of 30,746 for AMD compares with 38,149 for Intel, though the head-to-head deltas favor AMD in most direct comparisons.

The Intel Core i5-14490F holds a higher percentile ranking among all CPUs at 86, versus 82 for the AMD part. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-13600KF and Core Ultra 5 245T, with delta percentages of 0.1% and -0.1% respectively. The AMD part’s nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS at -0.4% and the Intel Core i5-13600H at 0.6%.

The Intel processor shows specific strengths in physics calculations, prime number finding, and floating point math. The 25.8% physics lead and 19.7% prime number advantage are substantial. The 10-core configuration with 24 MB of L3 cache does not translate into broad superiority, but it does deliver wins in those particular workloads.

The AMD processor offers a smaller die at 178 mm² on a 4 nm process, compared to the Intel 215 mm² die on 10 nm. The unlocked multiplier and DDR5 support position it for platforms that prioritize those features. The Intel chip’s DDR4 and DDR5 compatibility provides flexibility for memory selection. The 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth recorded for AMD is a concrete advantage, though no comparable Intel figure is available.

Users whose workloads align with Cinebench rendering, data compression, encryption, or integer-heavy tasks should favor the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F based on the data. Users with physics simulation, prime number calculations, or floating point workloads may find the Intel Core i5-14490F more suitable. The single-thread tie means neither processor offers an advantage for strictly single-threaded tasks. The choice rests on workload composition and platform preferences, with the AMD part delivering more wins and larger average margins across the recorded test suite.