AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs Intel Core i7-14701TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data shows a decisive overall victory for the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, which claims 12 of the 15 benchmark wins. The Intel Core i7-14701TE takes the remaining three, creating a split that reveals distinct strengths for each processor.

The largest margins belong to the AMD part in the PassMark suite. In data encryption, the Ryzen 7 8700G scores 22,842 against the Intel processor's 11,699, a difference of 95.2%. Extended instructions show an even more pronounced gap: 29,067 versus 14,354, which is 102.5% ahead. Random string sorting follows the same pattern, with the AMD chip at 46,025 and the Intel chip at 22,760, another 102.2% advantage. These are not marginal wins; they represent roughly double the throughput in workloads that stress encryption, SIMD-style instructions, and sorting algorithms.

Data compression tells a similar story, though the percentage is somewhat smaller. The Ryzen 7 8700G records 386,811 in PassMark data compression against 220,520 for the Core i7-14701TE, a 75.4% edge. Integer math also favors the AMD processor heavily, with 103,107 versus 65,792, a 56.7% lead. Multithreaded performance in PassMark shows 31,690 for the Ryzen part versus 20,042 for the Intel part, a 58.1% difference. Floating-point math is closer but still clearly in AMD's favor: 63,815 versus 50,219, a 27.1% margin.

Single-thread performance in PassMark also goes to the AMD chip. The Ryzen 7 8700G posts 3,928 in both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, while the Intel processor manages 2,637 in both, giving AMD a 49% advantage. This is notable because the Intel part has a higher boost clock on paper, yet the measured single-thread score favors the AMD design substantially.

Cinebench results are more nuanced. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Ryzen 7 8700G scores 2,693 against 1,716 for the Intel part, a 56.9% lead. Cinebench R15 single-core also goes to AMD: 286 versus 242, an 18.2% advantage. However, in Cinebench R23, the picture changes. The multicore scores are nearly identical, with the AMD processor at 17,128 and the Intel processor at 17,035, a razor-thin 0.5% edge for the Ryzen part. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel Core i7-14701TE takes a clear win, scoring 2,405 against 1,817, a 24.4% advantage. This suggests the Intel part scales better under the R23 single-threaded workload despite losing the R15 single-core test.

The remaining Intel wins come in PassMark physics and PassMark find prime numbers. The Intel processor records 1,860 in physics against 1,647 for the AMD chip, an 11.5% lead. In the prime-number search workload, Intel scores 143 versus 103, a 28% advantage.

Looking at overall averages, the Ryzen 7 8700G holds an average benchmark score of 33,089 and sits at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. The Core i7-14701TE averages 26,013 and ranks at the 78th percentile. The nearest rivals for the AMD part include the Intel Core i7-13650HX at 33,089, the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX at 33,091, the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D at 33,079, and the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H at 33,201, which trails by 0.3%. The Intel part's nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 at 25,981, the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS at 26,106, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE at 25,880, and the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U at 26,187.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data indicates that the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G is the stronger choice for throughput-oriented workloads. Its wins in integer math, floating-point math, data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, and random string sorting point to a processor that handles computational density well. The 102.5% margin in extended instructions and the 95.2% margin in encryption are particularly striking, suggesting workloads that rely on cryptographic operations or advanced instruction sets will see nearly double the performance on the AMD side.

The AMD part also wins the PassMark multithread test by 58.1%, reinforcing the impression that it handles parallel workloads efficiently. The Cinebench R15 multicore result, a 56.9% lead, supports this conclusion. For users running rendering, encoding, or scientific simulations that scale across many threads, the recorded data favors the Ryzen 7 8700G.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE shows its strengths in a narrower set of tests. The Cinebench R23 single-core result, where it leads by 24.4%, is its most significant architectural statement. The PassMark physics win, 11.5% ahead, and the prime-number search win, 28% ahead, are the other two victories. These tests may reflect the Intel processor's higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz, which is 0.10 GHz above the AMD part's 5.10 GHz boost. However, the PassMark single-thread score contradicts that explanation, as the AMD chip leads by 49% in that test. The data therefore suggests the Intel part's wins are workload-specific rather than a general single-thread advantage.

The split between Cinebench R15 single-core, which AMD wins by 18.2%, and Cinebench R23 single-core, which Intel wins by 24.4%, is worth careful interpretation. Different rendering workloads place different demands on the processor, and the recorded results show that neither chip dominates all single-threaded scenarios. The AMD part appears stronger in the older R15 workload, while the Intel part handles the newer R23 workload better.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design schools. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G uses the Zen 4 architecture, specifically the Phoenix codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The die size is 178 mm², and it contains 25,000 million transistors. The Intel Core i7-14701TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. Its die size is 257 mm², and the transistor count is not recorded in the database.

Both processors have 8 cores and 16 threads, so the core count is identical. The cache hierarchies differ meaningfully. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor therefore has more cache at every level, which could explain its strength in the prime-number search workload, where larger caches often help.

Clock speeds show a different picture. The AMD processor has a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel processor has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel part boosts slightly higher but idles and runs at a much lower base frequency. The AMD part's higher base clock likely contributes to its strong multithreaded performance, since all cores can maintain higher frequencies under sustained load.

Power and platform details also diverge. The AMD processor has a TDP of 65 watts, while the Intel processor has a TDP of 45 watts. The Intel part is designed for lower power consumption, which may matter for thermally constrained systems. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked.

Memory support is another major difference. The AMD processor supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database. The Intel part supports ECC memory, while the AMD part does not. For systems that require error-correcting memory, the Intel processor has a clear advantage.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The AMD processor provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The Intel processor provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part's PCIe Gen 5 support offers higher bandwidth for compatible devices, though the AMD part offers more total lanes.

Integrated graphics are present on both chips, but they are not comparable in the recorded data. The AMD processor uses Radeon 780M graphics, while the Intel processor uses UHD Graphics 770. The benchmark database does not include integrated graphics performance tests for either processor, so no direct comparison is possible from the recorded data.

Release timing differs by several months. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G was released on 2024-01-07, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE was released on 2024-06-30. The AMD part has a recorded launch MSRP of $329, while the Intel part has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has an average benchmark score of 33,089, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE has an average of 26,013. The AMD part also ranks at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 78th percentile for the Intel part.

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-14701TE win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, the Intel processor wins three recorded tests: Cinebench R23 single-core by 24.4%, PassMark physics by 11.5%, and PassMark find prime numbers by 28%.

Q: What is the largest single benchmark margin between the two?

A: The largest margins are in PassMark extended instructions and PassMark random string sorting, where the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G leads by 102.5% and 102.2% respectively.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has larger caches at every level: 80 KB L1 per core versus 64 KB, 2 MB L2 per core versus 1 MB, and 33 MB shared L3 versus 16 MB shared L3.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G does not.

Q: Do both processors have the same core and thread counts?

A: Yes, both have 8 cores and 16 threads. However, the AMD part has a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, while the Intel part has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G belongs to the 8000 series from AMD, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE is part of Intel's Core 14th Gen. The AMD part uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix codename, while the Intel part uses Raptor Lake with the Raptor Lake-R codename. The manufacturing process differs: 4 nm at TSMC for AMD versus 10 nm at Intel for the Intel part. The die sizes are 178 mm² and 257 mm² respectively, with the AMD part carrying 25,000 million transistors and the Intel part having no recorded transistor count.

Clock speeds differ in both base and boost. The AMD part runs at 4.20 GHz base and 5.10 GHz boost. The Intel part runs at 2.10 GHz base and 5.20 GHz boost. TDP differs by 20 watts: 65 watts for AMD versus 45 watts for Intel. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700.

Cache configurations differ at every level. AMD provides 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. Intel provides 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB shared L3. Memory support differs, with AMD supporting only DDR5 and Intel supporting both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, while the Intel part has no recorded memory bandwidth. ECC support is present only on the Intel part.

PCIe capabilities differ: AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The integrated graphics are Radeon 780M on the AMD part and UHD Graphics 770 on the Intel part. The AMD multiplier is unlocked, while the Intel multiplier is locked. The AMD part has a recorded launch MSRP of $329, while the Intel part has no recorded launch MSRP. Release dates are 2024-01-07 for AMD and 2024-06-30 for Intel.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G as the higher-performing processor in most workloads. Its 12 wins out of 15 head-to-head tests, combined with an average benchmark score of 33,089 versus 26,013, gives it a substantial overall advantage. The largest margins, exceeding 100% in extended instructions and random string sorting, show that the AMD architecture handles certain computational tasks at nearly twice the speed of the Intel part.

Users focused on multithreaded throughput should favor the AMD processor. The PassMark multithread score of 31,690 versus 20,042, the Cinebench R15 multicore score of 2,693 versus 1,716, and the integer math score of 103,107 versus 65,792 all indicate that the AMD part maintains a strong lead when all cores are active. The higher base clock of 4.20 GHz likely contributes to this sustained performance.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE has specific niches where it wins. The Cinebench R23 single-core result, 2,405 versus 1,817, is its most notable achievement, along with wins in physics and prime-number search. The larger cache hierarchy, with 33 MB of L3 versus 16 MB, may explain these results. The lower TDP of 45 watts also makes it suitable for systems where power consumption is a priority. ECC memory support is a unique feature that the AMD part cannot match.

For systems requiring error-correcting memory or support for both DDR4 and DDR5, the Intel processor is the only option between the two. For PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, the Intel part also has the advantage. However, for raw computational performance across the majority of recorded benchmarks, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G is the stronger choice, particularly for encryption, compression, sorting, and general integer and floating-point math workloads.