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

FAQ

Q: What is the core and thread configuration of both processors?

A: Both the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and the Intel Core 5 223PQE feature 8 cores and 16 threads. This means both CPUs present the same parallel thread count to the operating system.

Q: What are the base and boost clock speeds of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Intel part boosts higher, while the AMD part starts from a higher base frequency.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G does not. This makes the Intel processor more suitable for workstation or reliability-focused builds where error-correcting memory is required.

Q: What integrated graphics does each processor carry?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G integrates a Radeon 780M graphics unit, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE integrates UHD Graphics 770. Both provide display output without a discrete GPU, but the Radeon 780M is a higher-tier integrated solution.

Q: Which processor has a higher memory bandwidth rating?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE records a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, compared to the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G's 83.2 GB/s. The Intel processor also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD processor supports only DDR5.

Q: What is the launch MSRP for each CPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has a launch MSRP of $329. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has a launch MSRP of $319.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data available in the database is one-sided. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has a full suite of 3DMark, Cinebench, Geekbench, and PassMark results. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has no benchmark scores recorded in the database, so its performance profile cannot be directly measured from the recorded data. As a result, the AMD processor wins every documented benchmark category by default, not because of a theoretical advantage but because it is the only one of the two with measured scores.

That said, the Intel processor does hold structural advantages that are not captured by benchmark scores. It supports ECC memory, which the AMD chip does not. It also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving it a wider memory compatibility range. The Intel chip has a higher boost clock (5.50 GHz versus 5.10 GHz), a larger L3 cache (24 MB shared versus 16 MB shared), and a higher memory bandwidth rating (89.6 GB/s versus 83.2 GB/s). These specification-level wins do not translate into measured performance in the database, but they define where the Intel processor could win in a use case that depends on those features.

For any use case that relies on recorded benchmark scores, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G wins. For use cases that prioritize ECC support, dual memory type compatibility, or a higher boost ceiling, the Intel Core 5 223PQE wins on specification alone.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design lineages. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G is built on the Zen 4 architecture with the codename Phoenix. It belongs to the 8000 series and uses a 4 nm process node fabricated by TSMC. The chip contains 25,000 million transistors on a die size of 178 mm².

The Intel Core 5 223PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation. It is fabricated on a 10 nm process node at Intel's own foundry. The database does not list a transistor count or die size for the Intel chip.

Cache layouts differ significantly between the two. The AMD processor provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip therefore holds more cache at every level.

The memory controllers also differ. The AMD chip supports only DDR5 memory with dual-channel access. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also with dual-channel access. The Intel chip's ECC support is a notable architectural feature absent from the AMD part.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core 5 223PQE provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part offers a newer PCIe generation, while the AMD part offers more lanes.

The AMD processor carries an unlocked multiplier, meaning it can be overclocked. The Intel processor has a locked multiplier, so it cannot be overclocked in the same manner.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several key specification fields. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has a base clock of 4.20 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE has a base clock of 4.00 GHz. The AMD chip has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, while the Intel chip has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz.

Thermal design power differs substantially. The AMD processor has a TDP of 65 watts, while the Intel processor has a TDP of 125 watts. This indicates the Intel chip is rated for a much higher thermal envelope.

The socket types are incompatible. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700. These are not interchangeable.

Process node and foundry differ. The AMD chip uses a 4 nm TSMC process. The Intel chip uses a 10 nm Intel process.

Cache configuration differs at every level. The AMD chip has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. The Intel chip has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3.

Memory support differs. The AMD chip supports DDR5 only. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth also differs, with the AMD chip rated at 83.2 GB/s and the Intel chip rated at 89.6 GB/s.

ECC support differs. The AMD chip does not support ECC memory. The Intel chip does.

PCIe generation and lane count differ. The AMD chip uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes. The Intel chip uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

Integrated graphics differ. The AMD chip has Radeon 780M. The Intel chip has UHD Graphics 770.

Multiplier unlock status differs. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel chip has a locked multiplier.

Release dates differ. The AMD chip was released on 2024-01-07. The Intel chip was released on 2026-03-08.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark results for these two processors. The headToHeadBenchmarks field is empty, and the wins counter for both processors is zero. This means there are no direct comparison scores recorded.

However, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has a complete set of individual benchmark scores, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE has none. The AMD processor's average benchmark score is 33089, and it sits at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs in the database. The Intel processor has an average benchmark score of 0 and sits at the 50th percentile, which reflects the absence of measured data rather than actual performance.

Looking at the AMD processor's individual results, it scores 17128 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 1817 in Cinebench R23 singlecore. In Geekbench, it scores 14584 multicore and 2337 singlecore. In 3DMark, it scores 7918 for 16 threads, 1978 for 2 threads, 3825 for 4 threads, 6589 for 8 threads, 7917 for max threads, and 1010 for single thread.

PassMark results for the AMD chip include 386811 for data compression, 22842 for data encryption, 29067 for extended instructions, 103 for find prime numbers, 63815 for floating point math, 103107 for integer math, 31690 for multithread, 1647 for physics, 46025 for random string sorting, and 3928 for single thread.

The AMD processor's nearest rivals in the database help contextualize its scores. The Intel Core i7-13650HX has an average score of 33089 with a delta of 0 percent. The AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX has an average score of 33091 with a delta of 0 percent. The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D has an average score of 33079 with a delta of 0 percent. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H has an average score of 33201 with a delta of -0.3 percent.

These rival deltas show that the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G performs essentially on par with a set of well-known desktop and mobile processors. The largest delta is only -0.3 percent against the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H, meaning the 8700G trails that chip by a negligible margin. Against the other three rivals, the delta is exactly zero.

Since the Intel Core 5 223PQE has no recorded benchmark scores, no direct comparison can be made. The database does not permit any performance claims for the Intel chip beyond its specifications.

The Verdict

The verdict from the recorded data is straightforward. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has a full set of benchmark results, an average score of 33089, and an 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has no benchmark results, an average score of 0, and a 50th percentile ranking that reflects missing data.

For anyone selecting a processor based on measured performance, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G is the only option with evidence in the database. Its scores place it alongside the Intel Core i7-13650HX, AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX, and AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, all of which have average scores within 0.3 percent of the 8700G.

For anyone selecting a processor based on specification features, the Intel Core 5 223PQE offers ECC memory support, dual DDR4 and DDR5 compatibility, a higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz, a larger 24 MB L3 cache, and a higher memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It also uses PCIe Gen 5, though with fewer lanes at 16 versus 20.

The AMD processor offers a lower 65 watt TDP, a smaller 4 nm process node, an unlocked multiplier for overclocking, and more PCIe lanes at 20. Its integrated Radeon 780M graphics is a higher-tier solution than Intel's UHD Graphics 770.

The choice depends on whether the user prioritizes measured benchmark performance or specification features. The data only supports performance claims for the AMD processor. The Intel processor's advantages are entirely in its specification sheet, with no recorded benchmark scores to confirm how those specifications translate into real-world results.