AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs Intel Core 5 223PE Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and Intel Core 5 223PE are both 8-core, 16-thread desktop processors, but the recorded benchmarks show two very different performance profiles. The Intel part takes the overall win count in direct comparisons, 8 to 7, but the AMD chip wins by larger margins in several specialized tasks, while the Intel chip dominates the high-profile rendering and single-core tests. The data shows a clear split between memory- and I/O-oriented workloads versus compute-heavy applications.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most dramatic difference in the head-to-head results is in Cinebench R23 multi-core. The Intel Core 5 223PE scores 26455 against the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G’s 17128, a 35.3% advantage for Intel. This is the single largest delta in the comparison set. The single-core result is even more lopsided in percentage terms: Intel’s 3734 in Cinebench R23 single-core beats AMD’s 1817 by 51.3%. In Cinebench R15 single-core, Intel leads 376 to 286, a 23.9% margin. These three results indicate that the Intel core design has a substantial raw execution advantage in short, latency-sensitive workloads.

The AMD processor counters in data processing and cryptographic tasks. In Passmark data compression, AMD scores 386811 versus Intel’s 346623, an 11.6% lead. The encryption test shows an even bigger gap: AMD’s 22842 is 23.8% ahead of Intel’s 18448. AMD also leads in extended instructions, 29067 to 24672, a 17.8% edge. Random string sorting gives AMD its largest win, 46025 versus 35798, a 28.6% advantage. These results suggest the Zen 4 memory subsystem and instruction handling are better suited to pointer-chasing and compression workloads.

In the remaining Passmark tests, the results are closer. Integer math favors AMD by 3.3%, with scores of 103107 versus 99819. The aggregate Passmark multithread score goes to AMD by a slim 1.8%, 31690 to 31124. Intel wins floating-point math by 16.5%, 76468 to 63815, and takes the physics test by 33.9%, 2493 to 1647. Prime number finding favors Intel by 35.2%, 159 to 103. The single-thread Passmark result gives Intel a 6.9% lead, 4219 to 3928.

The overall average benchmark scores reinforce the split. The Intel Core 5 223PE carries a database average benchmark score of 40585, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has an average of 33089, in the 83rd percentile. Intel’s nearest rivals include the Core 7 253PE at 40557 (0.1% behind) and the Core Ultra X7 368H at 40518 (0.2% behind). AMD’s nearest rivals are the Core i7-13650HX at 33089 (0% delta) and the Ryzen 7 7745HX at 33091 (0% delta). The Intel processor sits in a higher performance class, while the AMD processor matches its immediate rivals almost exactly.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing and design lineages. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 223PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel’s own foundry. The process node difference is significant: TSMC’s 4 nm process is denser, which helps explain the AMD chip’s smaller die and integrated GPU capabilities.

Cache configurations differ substantially. AMD allocates 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel allocates 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has more cache at every level, which aligns with its strong single-core and multi-core rendering results. The AMD part has a larger total transistor count at 25,000 million, with a die size of 178 mm², while the Intel part has no recorded transistor or die size data.

Memory support is a major differentiator. The AMD processor supports DDR5 only, over a dual-channel bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a slightly higher memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Intel also supports ECC memory, while AMD does not. The Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, while the AMD part uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes. The AMD chip has more lanes but an older PCIe generation.

Integrated graphics differ sharply. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G carries the Radeon 780M, a high-end integrated GPU. The Intel Core 5 223PE carries the UHD Graphics 730, a more modest solution. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked. The Intel processor uses Socket 1700, while AMD uses Socket AM5. The AMD part launched in January 2024 with a launch MSRP of $329, while the Intel part launched in March 2026 with a launch MSRP of $232.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE has an average benchmark score of 40585, compared to 33089 for the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G. The Intel part also sits in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD part sits in the 83rd.

Q: Where does the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G win outright?

A: The AMD part wins in Passmark data compression (386811 vs 346623), data encryption (22842 vs 18448), extended instructions (29067 vs 24672), integer math (103107 vs 99819), random string sorting (46025 vs 35798), and the aggregate multithread score (31690 vs 31124). It also wins Cinebench R15 multi-core by 1%.

Q: How large is the Intel lead in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE leads by 35.3% in multi-core (26455 vs 17128) and by 51.3% in single-core (3734 vs 1817). The Cinebench R15 single-core result also favors Intel by 23.9%.

Q: Do the processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G supports DDR5 only, while the Intel Core 5 223PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The Intel part also supports ECC memory, which the AMD part does not.

Q: What are the cache differences?

A: The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3.

Q: Which processor has faster single-thread Passmark performance?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE scores 4219 in Passmark single-thread, a 6.9% lead over the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G’s 3928. The same margin appears in the duplicate singlethread test.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core 5 223PE |

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

| Base clock | 4.20 GHz | 2.90 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.10 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| 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 | 24 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 | Radeon 780M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Launch MSRP | $329 | $232 |

The base clock difference is notable: AMD starts at 4.20 GHz, while Intel starts at 2.90 GHz, yet Intel boosts to 5.20 GHz versus AMD’s 5.10 GHz. The Intel part has a higher boost ceiling, which correlates with its single-core wins. The AMD part has more PCIe lanes, but Intel has the newer PCIe generation and higher memory bandwidth.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to two distinct usage profiles. The Intel Core 5 223PE is the stronger choice for compute-heavy workloads that scale with clock speed and cache. Its 51.3% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core, 35.3% lead in multi-core, and 16.5% lead in floating-point math show a clear advantage in rendering, physics simulation, and general number crunching. The higher L3 cache and faster boost clock support this pattern.

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G is better suited to data manipulation and security tasks. Its 23.8% lead in encryption, 28.6% lead in random string sorting, and 11.6% lead in data compression indicate strong performance in database, compression, and cryptographic workloads. The Radeon 780M integrated graphics also gives it a major advantage for systems relying on the iGPU, though the benchmark data does not include graphics scores.

The Intel part has the higher overall average score, the higher percentile ranking, and wins the majority of direct head-to-head comparisons. The AMD part counters with larger margins in its preferred workloads and a lower launch MSRP of $329 versus Intel’s $232. For users prioritizing raw rendering and single-thread speed, the Intel Core 5 223PE is the superior part. For users running encryption, compression, or string-heavy workloads, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G delivers the better results.