AMD Ryzen 7 8700F vs Intel Core i7-14701E Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E records a higher average benchmark score of 33,206 compared to the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F's 30,746. The Intel part also holds a slightly better percentile ranking at 83 versus 82 for the AMD chip.

Q: How do the two processors compare in multi-threaded rendering workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F leads in every Cinebench multi-core test. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD scores 26,646 against Intel's 22,195, a 20.1% advantage. The gap is consistent in R20 (11,191 vs 9,321) and R15 (2,685 vs 2,237).

Q: Which processor wins in single-threaded PassMark testing?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E takes the PassMark single-thread test with a score of 4,305, which is 10.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F's 3,872. This is one of the few head-to-head tests where Intel comes out ahead.

Q: Does the Intel processor support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i7-14701E lists ECC memory support as true. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F does not support ECC memory, which may matter for specific workstation or server-adjacent use cases.

Q: What are the process node differences between these two CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F is built on TSMC's 4 nm process, while the Intel Core i7-14701E uses Intel's 10 nm process. The AMD chip has a die size of 178 mm², whereas the Intel die measures 257 mm².

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E offers 33 MB of shared L3 cache, more than double the 16 MB shared L3 cache on the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F. Intel also has larger per-core L1 and L2 caches at 80 KB and 2 MB per core, respectively, versus 64 KB and 1 MB per core on AMD.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F is built on the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix codename, part of AMD's 8000 series. It uses TSMC's 4 nm process node and contains 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core i7-14701E belongs to the Core 14th Gen family, uses the Raptor Lake-R codename with Raptor Lake Refresh architecture, and is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process with a 257 mm² die size. The foundry for AMD is TSMC, while Intel fabricates its own chip.

Both CPUs feature 8 cores and 16 threads, but their cache hierarchies differ substantially. AMD provides 64 KB of L1 cache and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, alongside 16 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel provides 80 KB of L1 cache and 2 MB of L2 cache per core, with 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger Intel L3 cache could benefit workloads with large working sets, though benchmark data shows AMD winning most cache-sensitive tests.

Memory support diverges: AMD supports only DDR5 in dual-channel configuration with a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, though the database does not list a bandwidth figure for the Intel part. ECC memory is supported on Intel but not on AMD. PCIe connectivity also differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

The Intel processor includes integrated graphics in the form of UHD Graphics 770, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has no integrated graphics. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, enabling overclocking, whereas the Intel multiplier is locked. The AMD part carries a launch MSRP of $270; no launch MSRP is recorded for the Intel part.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F dominates the head-to-head comparison with 13 wins out of 17 recorded tests, while the Intel Core i7-14701E takes 4 wins. AMD's victories are broad and include every Cinebench test, both multi-core and single-core, with deltas ranging from 20% to 20.1%. The AMD chip also wins all PassMark compute tests except for three specific Intel strengths.

The Intel Core i7-14701E wins in PassMark single-thread performance with a 10.1% edge (4,305 vs 3,872), which indicates superior raw single-core clock speed behavior. Intel also wins PassMark physics with a 35.3% advantage (2,399 vs 1,553), suggesting better performance in physics simulation workloads. The Intel chip wins PassMark find prime numbers with a 44.3% margin (176 vs 98), a test that often reflects specific integer algorithm efficiency.

For general productivity and content creation, the AMD processor is the stronger choice based on Cinebench multi-core results. The 20.1% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core (26,646 vs 22,195) points to better sustained all-core rendering throughput. AMD also shows large wins in data compression (33.7%), data encryption (48.8%), extended instructions (53.7%), and random string sorting (55.8%), making it well suited for data-heavy and encryption-heavy tasks.

The Intel chip's wins are narrower in scope but meaningful for single-threaded responsiveness and physics calculations. Users running applications that rely heavily on single-core performance or physics engines might prefer the Intel part, while those doing multi-threaded rendering, compression, or encryption would favor AMD.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F | Intel Core i7-14701E |

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

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Phoenix | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Ryzen 7 (Zen 4 Phoenix) | Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | Not listed |

| Die Size | 178 mm² | 257 mm² |

| Base Clock | 4.10 GHz | 2.60 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB shared | 33 MB shared |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | Not listed |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

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

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

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Release Date | 2024-03-31 | 2024-06-30 |

| Launch MSRP | $270 | Not listed |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F wins decisively across the Cinebench suite. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, AMD scores 2,685 versus Intel's 2,237, a 20% delta. The single-core R15 test shows the same 20% margin (378 vs 315). Cinebench R20 multi-core gives AMD 11,191 against Intel's 9,321, a 20.1% lead, and the R20 single-core test shows 1,579 vs 1,315, also 20.1%. Cinebench R23 multi-core confirms the pattern with AMD at 26,646 and Intel at 22,195, again 20.1%, while R23 single-core lands at 3,761 vs 3,133, a 20% gap.

PassMark data compression heavily favors AMD. The AMD chip scores 378,160 versus Intel's 282,939, a 33.7% advantage. Data encryption shows an even larger gap: AMD at 22,117 and Intel at 14,862, a 48.8% delta. Extended instructions widen further still, with AMD at 28,474 against Intel's 18,528, a 53.7% lead. Random string sorting produces the largest margin of all: AMD scores 45,425 versus Intel's 29,158, a 55.8% difference. Integer math also goes to AMD with 100,371 versus 81,325, a 23.4% edge. Floating point math is close, with AMD at 62,629 and Intel at 61,873, only a 1.2% difference. PassMark multithread shows AMD at 30,893 and Intel at 26,112, an 18.3% lead.

The Intel Core i7-14701E claims four wins. PassMark single-thread and singlethread tests both show Intel at 4,305 versus AMD's 3,872, a 10.1% advantage. PassMark physics favors Intel with 2,399 against AMD's 1,553, a 35.3% margin. PassMark find prime numbers gives Intel 176 versus AMD's 98, a 44.3% delta. These results show Intel's strength in single-core throughput and specific algorithmic workloads, while AMD's wins span a broader range of multi-threaded and data-processing tasks.

The overall average benchmark scores reflect different strengths: Intel's 33,206 average exceeds AMD's 30,746, yet the head-to-head wins heavily favor AMD. This discrepancy stems from the Intel chip's strong performance in the tests where it wins, combined with the specific weighting of the average score metric. The nearest rivals for AMD include the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS at 30,879 (0.4% lower) and the Intel Core i5-13600H at 30,548 (0.6% higher). For Intel, the closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H at 33,201, essentially tied at 0% delta, followed by the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS at 33,244 (0.1% lower).