AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225T Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data splits the head-to-head results narrowly, with Intel winning 8 of the 15 shared tests and AMD winning 7. The differences, however, are not evenly distributed. AMD’s Ryzen 7 8700G dominates in integer-heavy and data-processing workloads, while Intel’s Core Ultra 5 225T takes the lead in floating-point, single-thread, and multi-core rendering tests.

The largest margin in either direction belongs to AMD in PassMark integer math, where the 8700G scores 103,107 against 59,543, a 73.2% advantage. Data compression follows a similar pattern: AMD posts 386,811 versus 233,998, a 65.3% gap. Random string sorting also skews heavily toward AMD at 46,025 versus 28,774, a 60% lead. Extended instructions favor AMD by 44.7% (29,067 vs. 20,083), and data encryption shows a 24.9% edge (22,842 vs. 18,289). The multithread PassMark score lands at 31,690 for AMD against 25,358 for Intel, a 25% margin.

Intel’s wins are concentrated in rendering and single-thread performance. The biggest single margin is in Cinebench R23 single-core, where Intel scores 3,101 versus AMD’s 1,817, a 41.4% gap. That is a substantial per-core difference. Cinebench R23 multi-core also goes to Intel: 21,971 versus 17,128, a 22% advantage. PassMark floating-point math favors Intel by 22.9% (82,751 vs. 63,815). Prime number finding shows Intel at 284 versus AMD’s 103, a 63.7% margin, which is the second-largest delta overall. PassMark physics gives Intel 2,053 against 1,647, a 19.8% lead. Single-thread PassMark results are closer: Intel 4,348, AMD 3,928, a 9.7% edge. Cinebench R15 single-core favors Intel by 8.3% (312 vs. 286).

The only shared test where Intel wins by a small margin is Cinebench R15 multi-core, but that actually goes to AMD: 2,693 versus 2,214, a 21.6% win for the 8700G. That result is interesting because Cinebench R23 multi-core reverses the outcome in Intel’s favor. The two Cinebench versions disagree on which chip handles multi-threaded rendering better, which points to workload scaling differences between the two processors.

Overall, the average benchmark score in the database puts AMD at 33,089 and Intel at 30,468. The percentile ranking versus all CPUs is close: AMD sits at the 83rd percentile, Intel at the 82nd. The nearest rival data for AMD shows a dead tie with the Intel Core i7-13650HX and AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX (both delta 0%), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D trails by 0% as well. Intel’s nearest rival, the Core i9-11980HK, is only 0.2% behind, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS is 0.3% behind.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU wins in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: Intel’s Core Ultra 5 225T scores 21,971, which is 22% higher than AMD’s 17,128 in that test.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G beat the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T in any rendering benchmark?

A: Yes, in Cinebench R15 multi-core, AMD scores 2,693 versus Intel’s 2,214, a 21.6% advantage. The newer R23 version flips the result, however.

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread score in PassMark?

A: Intel’s Core Ultra 5 225T scores 4,348 in PassMark single-thread, which is 9.7% higher than AMD’s 3,928.

Q: What is the largest benchmark gap between the two chips?

A: The biggest delta is in PassMark integer math, where AMD leads by 73.2% (103,107 vs. 59,543). The second-largest is Intel’s 63.7% lead in PassMark find prime numbers (284 vs. 103).

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The database shows AMD’s average benchmark score at 33,089, while Intel’s sits at 30,468. AMD’s percentile rank is 83, Intel’s is 82.

Q: Which CPU has more cores and threads?

A: Intel has 10 cores and 10 threads, while AMD has 8 cores and 16 threads. Despite fewer cores, AMD’s multithreaded PassMark score is 25% higher.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G is the clear choice for workloads that stress integer arithmetic, data compression, encryption, and sorting. The 73.2% lead in integer math and 65.3% lead in data compression indicate strong ALU throughput. The 44.7% advantage in extended instructions suggests the Zen 4 cores handle SIMD and specialized instruction sets efficiently. Random string sorting at 60% ahead of Intel reinforces this pattern. For multithreaded general-purpose tasks, the 25% PassMark multithread win shows that AMD’s 16 threads deliver more aggregate throughput than Intel’s 10 threads, even with a lower single-thread score.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T wins where per-core speed and floating-point throughput matter. The 41.4% margin in Cinebench R23 single-core is decisive for lightly threaded rendering and responsiveness. The 22% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core means that for modern rendering engines that scale across cores, Intel’s architecture pulls ahead despite fewer threads. Floating-point math favors Intel by 22.9%, which matters for scientific computing, physics simulations, and audio processing. The 63.7% lead in prime number finding points to strong branch prediction and integer dependency handling in specific algorithms. PassMark physics at 19.8% ahead also aligns with simulation workloads that rely on floating-point throughput.

The split is not a clean generational story. AMD wins throughput-heavy integer work, Intel wins latency-sensitive single-thread and floating-point work. For a user running compression, encryption, or database-style sorting, AMD’s data is clearly better. For rendering, physics, or single-threaded applications, Intel’s data is better.

Specification Differences

The two chips differ in core counts, clock speeds, cache organization, PCIe generation, and integrated graphics. AMD uses 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. Intel uses 10 cores and 10 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. Both have a 65 W TDP.

Cache layouts diverge significantly. AMD’s L1 cache is 64 KB per core, L2 is 1 MB per core, and L3 is 16 MB shared. Intel’s L1 is 192 KB per core, L2 is 3 MB per core, and L3 is 20 MB shared. The larger per-core L1 and L2 on Intel likely contribute to its single-thread lead, while AMD’s smaller cache but higher clock helps in other areas.

Memory support is DDR5 for both, with dual-channel buses. Memory bandwidth differs: AMD lists 83.2 GB/s, Intel lists 102.4 GB/s. Neither supports ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs by generation. AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). This matters for storage and GPU bandwidth, with Intel’s Gen 5 potentially supporting faster devices.

Integrated graphics are not comparable in name: AMD uses Radeon 780M, Intel uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU. The database does not include GPU benchmark scores for either chip, so the analysis cannot quantify which is faster in graphics tasks.

The multiplier is unlocked on AMD, while Intel’s is locked. AMD’s socket is AM5, Intel’s is Socket 1851. AMD’s launch MSRP is $329; Intel has no listed launch MSRP.

Architecture Differences

AMD’s Ryzen 7 8700G uses the Zen 4 architecture on the Phoenix codename, built on TSMC’s 4 nm process. The die size is 178 mm², and the chip contains 25,000 million transistors. Intel’s Core Ultra 5 225T uses the Arrow Lake architecture on the Arrow Lake-S codename, built on TSMC’s 3 nm process. The die size is 243 mm², and it contains 17,800 million transistors. The smaller process node on Intel does not translate into a smaller die, as Intel’s die is 36.5% larger by area despite fewer transistors.

The core count difference is structural. AMD uses 8 cores with simultaneous multithreading, yielding 16 threads. Intel uses 10 cores without SMT, yielding 10 threads. This explains the multithreaded PassMark result where AMD wins by 25%, since it has 60% more threads. Intel’s 10 cores each have larger L1 and L2 allocations, which helps per-core performance in the tests where Intel wins.

Intel’s memory bandwidth is higher at 102.4 GB/s versus AMD’s 83.2 GB/s, a 23% difference that likely contributes to Intel’s floating-point and rendering wins. The PCIe Gen 5 support on Intel versus Gen 4 on AMD is another architectural difference, though the database does not include storage benchmarks.

Both chips are desktop parts with active production status. AMD’s release date is 2024-01-07, Intel’s is 2024-12-31. Neither supports ECC. The transistor count difference (25 billion on AMD, 17.8 billion on Intel) reflects different design priorities: AMD packs more transistors into a smaller die, while Intel spreads fewer transistors over a larger area.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split by workload type. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G is the better choice for integer-heavy, multithreaded, data-processing tasks. It wins 7 of the 15 shared benchmarks, and its wins are large in the areas that matter for compression, encryption, sorting, and general multithreaded throughput. The 73.2% integer math lead and 65.3% data compression lead are decisive. The 25% multithread PassMark win confirms that 16 threads outperform 10 threads in aggregate work.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T is the better choice for single-thread performance, floating-point math, and rendering. It wins 8 of the 15 shared benchmarks, with the largest margins in Cinebench R23 single-core (41.4%) and prime number finding (63.7%). The 22% win in Cinebench R23 multi-core shows that for rendering workloads, Intel’s per-core efficiency and higher memory bandwidth overcome the thread deficit.

The average benchmark score favors AMD at 33,089 versus 30,468, a difference of about 8.6%. The percentile rankings are nearly identical (83 vs. 82), placing both chips in the same performance class. For a user who prioritizes data manipulation, file compression, or encryption, AMD’s results are stronger. For a user who prioritizes rendering, physics, or single-threaded applications, Intel’s results are stronger. The choice comes down to which benchmark set matches the intended workload.