AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs Intel Core i9-14901E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a clear split between these two eight-core, sixteen-thread desktop processors. The Intel Core i9-14901E wins the majority of the head-to-head comparisons, taking 9 of the 15 recorded tests, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G secures 6 wins. The margin of victory, however, tells a more nuanced story than the raw win count.

The most dramatic difference appears in Cinebench R23 single-core testing, where the Intel part scores 3635 against AMD's 1817, a massive 50% lead. This gap repeats in Cinebench R15 single-core, with Intel at 366 and AMD at 286, a 21.9% advantage. The Intel processor's 5.60 GHz boost clock versus the AMD's 5.10 GHz clearly drives this single-thread dominance. In multi-core Cinebench R23, Intel extends its lead further, scoring 25753 compared to AMD's 17128, a 33.5% difference. Interestingly, in the older Cinebench R15 multi-core test, AMD actually edges ahead, scoring 2693 against Intel's 2595, a modest 3.8% win.

The Passmark suite reveals where AMD fights back. The Ryzen 7 8700G crushes Intel in extended instructions, scoring 29067 against 17249, a remarkable 68.5% advantage. Data compression also favors AMD heavily, with a score of 386811 versus Intel's 288777, a 33.9% margin. AMD wins data encryption by 23% (22842 vs 18571) and random string sorting by 17.6% (46025 vs 39138). In Passmark multithread, AMD takes a slim 4.6% victory, scoring 31690 against Intel's 30298.

Intel dominates the math-oriented Passmark tests. Floating point math goes to Intel at 81089 versus 63815, a 21.3% lead. Integer math favors Intel by 8.5% (112736 vs 103107). The physics test shows Intel far ahead at 3041 versus 1647, a 45.8% margin. Prime number finding also goes Intel's way, 189 to 103, a 45.5% difference. In single-thread Passmark, Intel leads by 9.8%, scoring 4354 against AMD's 3928.

The overall average benchmark scores reflect this split. Intel's average benchmark score sits at 37911, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs. AMD's average is 33089, good for the 83rd percentile. Intel's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X, which scores 37943, just 0.1% higher, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 at 37904, essentially tied. AMD's nearest rival is the Intel Core i7-13650HX at 33089, a perfect 0% delta, along with the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX at 33091 and the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D at 33079.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G uses the Zen 4 architecture on the Phoenix codename, built on TSMC's 4 nm process. Intel's Core i9-14901E uses Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on Intel's 10 nm process. This process difference likely explains why AMD achieves its performance at a die size of 178 mm² with 25,000 million transistors, while Intel's die spans 257 mm² with no transistor count recorded.

Cache configurations diverge significantly. AMD provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 16 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel offers more substantial caching: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The larger L3 cache on Intel likely contributes to its strong single-thread performance, as more data can reside closer to the cores.

Memory support differs as well. AMD supports only DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, though no bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. AMD does not support ECC memory, while Intel does, which positions the Intel part for certain workstation or reliability-focused workloads.

PCIe connectivity shows a generation gap. AMD offers PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while Intel provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The newer PCIe standard on Intel could benefit high-bandwidth devices, though AMD's higher lane count offers more expansion options.

The integrated graphics also differ substantially. AMD includes the Radeon 780M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. AMD's integrated solution is generally considered more capable for gaming-class workloads, though the benchmark data does not include direct GPU comparisons.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i9-14901E establishes clear dominance in single-threaded workloads. The 50% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core and the 21.9% lead in Cinebench R15 single-core indicate that applications relying on strong per-core performance, such as legacy software, certain simulation tools, or lightly threaded games, will favor Intel. The physics test result, where Intel leads by 45.8%, reinforces this pattern, as physics calculations often depend on single-thread efficiency. Floating point math and integer math also favor Intel, suggesting scientific computing or financial modeling workloads benefit from the Intel architecture.

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G wins in specialized instruction handling. The 68.5% advantage in extended instructions suggests workloads using AVX-512 or similar instruction sets will see substantial gains on AMD. Data compression and encryption tasks, which often leverage these extended instructions, show AMD ahead by 33.9% and 23% respectively. Random string sorting, a common operation in database and text processing, favors AMD by 17.6%. The Passmark multithread result, while only 4.6% in AMD's favor, indicates that heavily threaded general workloads see near parity, with AMD slightly ahead.

The Cinebench R15 multi-core result, which AMD wins by 3.8%, is notable because it contradicts the R23 multi-core result where Intel leads by 33.5%. This suggests that the specific workload characteristics matter: R15 may be more sensitive to memory latency or cache behavior, while R23 scales differently with the Intel architecture.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E boosts to 5.60 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G boosts to 5.10 GHz. This 0.50 GHz difference aligns with Intel's strong single-thread benchmark wins.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. AMD supports only DDR5, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but only AMD has a recorded bandwidth figure of 83.2 GB/s.

Q: What are the socket requirements for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel Core i9-14901E uses Intel Socket 1700. These are not interchangeable platforms.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: Intel has significantly more, with 36 MB of shared L3 cache compared to AMD's 16 MB. Intel also has larger L1 and L2 caches per core.

Q: Can either processor use ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G does not, according to the recorded specifications.

Q: Which processor has a higher overall benchmark percentile?

A: Intel ranks in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while AMD ranks in the 83rd percentile. Intel's average benchmark score is 37911, compared to AMD's 33089.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i9-14901E |

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

| Base Clock | 4.20 GHz | 2.80 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 5.60 GHz |

| Process Node | 4 nm (TSMC) | 10 nm (Intel) |

| Die Size | 178 mm² | 257 mm² |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | Not recorded |

| 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 | 36 MB shared |

| Memory Support | DDR5 only | DDR4 and DDR5 |

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

| ECC Support | No | Yes |

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

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 780M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Launch MSRP | $329 | Not recorded |

| Release Date | 2024-01-07 | 2024-06-30 |

The Verdict

The data indicates two distinct usage profiles. The Intel Core i9-14901E is the stronger choice for single-threaded performance, physics simulation, and floating-point intensive workloads. Its 50% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core, 45.8% lead in Passmark physics, and 21.3% lead in floating point math make it the preferred option for applications that cannot effectively utilize many cores or that depend on raw per-core speed. The 36 MB of L3 cache and PCIe Gen 5 support further strengthen its position for latency-sensitive tasks and high-bandwidth peripherals. Its ECC memory support adds reliability characteristics absent from the AMD part.

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G counters with superior extended instruction handling, data compression, encryption, and random string sorting. The 68.5% advantage in extended instructions is the largest single margin in the entire comparison, indicating that workloads specifically optimized for these instructions will see remarkable gains. The 33.9% lead in data compression and 23% lead in encryption suggest database, archival, and security-related tasks run faster on AMD. The Radeon 780M integrated graphics, while not benchmarked here, provides a more capable integrated GPU option for systems without discrete graphics.

Both processors draw 65 W TDP and feature 8 cores with 16 threads. The AMD part has a higher base clock (4.20 GHz vs 2.80 GHz) but lower boost clock (5.10 GHz vs 5.60 GHz). AMD offers an unlocked multiplier for overclocking, while Intel does not. AMD's 4 nm process versus Intel's 10 nm process likely explains the power efficiency and die size differences. The average benchmark score gap of 4822 points (33089 vs 37911) puts Intel ahead overall, but the specialized workloads where AMD wins by large margins suggest that the "better" processor depends entirely on the software environment. Users running instruction-heavy, compression-focused, or encryption-heavy workloads should favor AMD; those prioritizing single-thread speed, physics, or math operations should select Intel.