AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs Intel Core 7 253PE Comparison

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and Intel Core 7 253PE occupy different positions in the desktop CPU landscape, with the recorded data showing a clear split between single-thread dominance and specialized workload efficiency. The AMD part, built on the Zen 4 architecture, delivers 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel chip provides 10 cores and 20 threads. Benchmark results indicate that the Intel Core 7 253PE wins 9 of the 15 head-to-head comparisons, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G takes 6 wins. However, the magnitude of those wins varies sharply by workload type, making the choice highly dependent on the intended use case.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 253PE establishes its advantage in scenarios that rely on high clock speeds and raw computational throughput. Its boost clock of 5.50 GHz, compared to the AMD part's 5.10 GHz, translates into significant victories in rendering and math-heavy tasks. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 24880 against 17128 shows a 31.2% lead for Intel, and the single-core score of 3512 versus 1817 represents a 48.3% gap. These results indicate that the Intel processor is the stronger choice for content creation, 3D rendering, and any workload that scales with core count and frequency.

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G wins in specialized data-processing tasks. The passmark data compression score of 386811 beats the Intel score of 339133 by 14.1%, and the data encryption result of 22842 versus 18385 shows a 24.2% advantage. The largest single win for AMD comes in random string sorting, where the score of 46025 surpasses the Intel result of 32777 by 40.4%. These outcomes suggest the AMD architecture handles certain memory-access patterns and instruction streams more efficiently, even with fewer cores.

The Intel part also leads in floating point math (80870 versus 63815, a 21.1% difference) and integer math (114158 versus 103107, a 9.7% gap). The AMD chip counters with a win in the passmark multithread test (31690 versus 29271, an 8.3% margin), which is notable given the Intel part's higher core count. This pattern indicates that AMD's Zen 4 implementation extracts more throughput per core in some parallel workloads, while Intel's additional physical cores win out in others.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE has an average benchmark score of 40557, compared to the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G's 33089. The Intel part also ranks in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD chip sits in the 83rd percentile.

Q: How do the two processors compare in raw single-core performance?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE is clearly ahead. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 3512 versus 1817, a 48.3% advantage. The passmark single-thread result is closer, with Intel scoring 3955 against AMD's 3928, a margin of only 0.7%.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark by a large margin?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G wins passmark random string sorting by 40.4%, scoring 46025 against the Intel part's 32777. It also leads in data encryption by 24.2% and extended instructions by 33.3%.

Q: What are the core and thread counts?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 7 253PE has 10 cores and 20 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE boosts to 5.50 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G boosts to 5.10 GHz. The AMD part has a higher base clock at 4.20 GHz versus Intel's 2.50 GHz.

Q: How close are the processors in the passmark single-thread test?

A: The results are nearly identical. The Intel Core 7 253PE scores 3955, and the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G scores 3928, a difference of only 0.7%.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest margin in the entire comparison belongs to the Intel Core 7 253PE in Cinebench R23 single-core. The Intel score of 3512 is 48.3% higher than the AMD result of 1817. This is a decisive gap that reflects the Intel part's higher boost clock and architectural efficiency in single-threaded rendering tasks. The Cinebench R23 multicore test also goes to Intel, with a score of 24880 against 17128, a 31.2% lead. These two results establish the Intel chip as the dominant rendering processor.

AMD's biggest win comes in passmark random string sorting, where the score of 46025 beats Intel's 32777 by 40.4%. This test measures the efficiency of sorting algorithms, and the data shows AMD's memory subsystem or instruction handling is significantly better for this workload. The passmark extended instructions test also favors AMD, with a score of 29067 versus 21806, a 33.3% advantage. This test likely covers SIMD and specialized instruction sets, where AMD's Zen 4 implementation excels.

The passmark data encryption result shows AMD ahead by 24.2%, scoring 22842 against Intel's 18385. Data compression follows with AMD leading by 14.1% (386811 versus 339133). These encryption and compression results indicate that AMD's architecture handles these specific data-transformation tasks with greater efficiency per clock cycle.

Intel counters in the math-oriented tests. The passmark floating point math result shows Intel leading 80870 to 63815, a 21.1% gap. The find prime numbers test goes to Intel by 25.4%, with scores of 138 versus 103. The integer math test is closer, with Intel ahead by 9.7% (114158 versus 103107). The passmark physics test also favors Intel, scoring 1845 against AMD's 1647, a 10.7% margin.

The passmark multithread test is one of the few where AMD wins despite having fewer cores. AMD scores 31690, while Intel scores 29271, an 8.3% advantage for AMD. This result suggests that AMD's 16 threads are more efficiently utilized in this particular parallel workload than Intel's 20 threads. The Cinebench R15 multicore test also goes to AMD, with a score of 2693 versus 2507, a 7.4% margin. However, the R15 single-core test goes to Intel by 19.2%, with scores of 354 versus 286.

The passmark single-thread and singlethread tests are effectively a tie, with Intel scoring 3955 and AMD scoring 3928, a 0.7% difference in both cases. This near-identical result indicates that for basic single-threaded operations, the two processors are comparable, despite the large gap in the Cinebench R23 single-core test.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ, with the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G offering 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 7 253PE offers 10 cores and 20 threads. The base clocks are significantly different: AMD runs at 4.20 GHz, while Intel runs at 2.50 GHz. The boost clocks also differ, with Intel reaching 5.50 GHz and AMD reaching 5.10 GHz.

The cache configurations are distinct. AMD uses 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has a larger total cache pool, which may contribute to its performance in cache-sensitive workloads.

Memory support differs as well. AMD supports DDR5 only, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the memory bandwidth figures are close: AMD lists 83.2 GB/s, and Intel lists 89.6 GB/s. The AMD part does not support ECC memory, while the Intel part does.

The PCIe capabilities differ. AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes on the CPU, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The integrated graphics also differ: AMD uses the Radeon 780M, while Intel uses the UHD Graphics 730. The sockets are not compatible, with AMD on Socket AM5 and Intel on Socket 1700. The AMD multiplier is unlocked, while the Intel multiplier is locked. The AMD launch MSRP is $329, and the Intel launch MSRP is $384.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix codename, manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 7 253PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel. This process difference is substantial, with the AMD part using a more advanced node.

The transistor count reflects the process advantage: AMD lists 25,000 million transistors on a die size of 178 mm². Intel does not list transistor count or die size in the database. The smaller process node likely contributes to AMD's efficiency in the specialized data-processing tests where it wins.

Intel's architecture uses a higher base clock of 4.20 GHz in the AMD part, but the Intel part compensates with a higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Intel architecture also supports ECC memory, which the AMD part does not. The Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5, which is a newer standard than AMD's PCIe Gen 4.

The cache hierarchy differs in size, with Intel providing more L1, L2, and L3 cache per core. The Intel L3 cache is 33 MB shared, compared to AMD's 16 MB shared. This larger cache may explain Intel's advantage in the math-heavy tests, where data can be kept closer to the cores.

The integrated graphics solutions are different, with AMD using the Radeon 780M and Intel using the UHD Graphics 730. The database does not include benchmark scores for the integrated GPUs, so the relative graphics performance is not quantified here.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the Intel Core 7 253PE is the stronger overall processor, with a higher average benchmark score of 40557 versus 33089 and a higher percentile ranking at 87 versus 83. Its wins in Cinebench R23 multicore (31.2% ahead) and single-core (48.3% ahead) make it the clear choice for rendering and general productivity workloads that benefit from high clock speeds and many cores.

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G is the better option for specific data-processing tasks. Its wins in random string sorting (40.4% ahead), extended instructions (33.3% ahead), and data encryption (24.2% ahead) show that it handles certain algorithm-heavy workloads with greater efficiency. The AMD part also wins the passmark multithread test and Cinebench R15 multicore, despite having fewer cores.

Users who prioritize math-heavy rendering, physics simulations, or floating-point operations should select the Intel Core 7 253PE based on the recorded results. Users who work with data compression, encryption, or sorting algorithms may find the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G delivers better performance in those specific areas. The two processors also differ in platform features, with AMD offering an unlocked multiplier and a smaller process node, while Intel offers ECC memory support and PCIe Gen 5. The choice ultimately depends on which workload profile matches the user's primary applications.