AMD Ryzen 7 9700F vs AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data records a dominant performance from the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F across every single test in the comparison. Out of 11 head-to-head benchmarks, the 9700F wins all 11, with the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 failing to take a single victory. The largest margin comes in the prime number search test, where the 9700F scores 183 against 77, a 137.7% advantage. This is the only test where the delta exceeds 100%, indicating a particularly wide gap in workloads that stress integer throughput and branch prediction.

The smallest margin is in single-threaded performance. The 9700F records 4691 points in the Passmark single-thread test, while the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 scores 3785. That works out to a 23.9% lead for the desktop chip. This is still a substantial gap, but it shows that the mobile part's Zen 5 cores are not completely outclassed in lightly threaded work. The single-thread score appears twice in the dataset, once as "passmark_single_thread" and once as "passmark_singlethread", with identical values of 4691 and 3785 respectively, confirming consistency in the measurements.

In multi-threaded workloads, the 9700F pulls further ahead. The Passmark multithread score is 36470 for the 9700F versus 21054 for the AI 5 PRO 440, a 73.2% delta. This aligns with the core and thread count difference: the 9700F has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AI 5 PRO 440 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The extra two cores and four threads translate directly into a large throughput advantage when all threads are active.

Data compression shows a 64.6% win for the 9700F, with scores of 421988 against 256420. Encryption work favors the desktop chip even more strongly at 73%, with 21488 points versus 12418. Extended instruction set performance, which often includes AVX and similar vector workloads, shows an 82.5% lead for the 9700F, scoring 33688 against 18456. Floating-point math follows a similar pattern at 81.6%, with 77955 versus 42934. Integer math shows an 83% gap, with 120788 versus 65991.

The physics test, which simulates rigid body physics and often scales with core count, gives the 9700F an 89.6% advantage at 2122 points versus 1119. Random string sorting, a memory-latency-sensitive workload, shows a 68.4% lead for the 9700F, scoring 45890 against 27252. Every benchmark in the head-to-head set follows the same direction, with no test where the mobile chip manages to close the gap below the 23.9% single-thread floor.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 7 9700F wins in every measured category, so the use-case split is defined by the magnitude of the advantage rather than by which chip takes a specific test. For single-threaded tasks like everyday application responsiveness, light coding, or older games that rely on one or two fast cores, the 9700F holds a 23.9% lead. This is the narrowest margin, but it still means the desktop part will feel snappier in many interactive workloads.

For heavily threaded productivity, the 9700F extends its lead to 73.2% in the multithread test. Video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation that can use all available threads will see the desktop chip pull far ahead. The 89.6% physics score further confirms that simulation and physics-heavy applications strongly favor the 8-core part.

The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has no benchmark wins to point to. Its strongest relative showing is in single-thread performance, where it trails by only 23.9%. In workloads where the 9700F is held back by memory bandwidth or cache latency, the mobile chip would still lose, but the gap would be smaller. The AI 5 PRO 440's 28 W TDP and mobile socket mean it is designed for laptops and compact systems, where the 9700F's 65 W TDP and desktop AM5 socket are not applicable. The data does not show any scenario where the AI 5 PRO 440 outperforms the 9700F, so the practical answer is that the desktop chip is the choice for raw performance, while the mobile chip serves a completely different physical form factor.

Architecture Differences

Both processors use the Zen 5 architecture and are built on TSMC's 4 nm process node. The 9700F comes from the Granite Ridge codename in the 9000 series, while the AI 5 PRO 440 uses the Gorgon Point codename in the Ryzen AI PRO 400 series. Both are active production parts.

The core counts differ significantly. The 9700F has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AI 5 PRO 440 has 6 cores and 12 threads. Both use an 80 KB L1 cache per core and 1 MB L2 cache per core. The L3 cache is where a major gap appears: the 9700F has 32 MB of shared L3, whereas the AI 5 PRO 440 has only 8 MB. This fourfold difference in L3 capacity likely contributes to the 9700F's lead in memory-sensitive tests like random string sorting and integer math.

Clock speeds also differ substantially. The 9700F has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The AI 5 PRO 440 has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The lower base clock on the mobile chip reflects its power target of 28 W, while the 9700F runs at 65 W. The socket types are incompatible: the 9700F uses AMD Socket AM5, while the AI 5 PRO 440 uses AMD Socket FP8, which is a soldered mobile package. The 9700F has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking, while the AI 5 PRO 440 does not.

Memory support shows both chips run DDR5 in dual-channel mode with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and ECC support. The AI 5 PRO 440 additionally supports LPDDR5X, which is typical for mobile platforms. PCIe connectivity differs: the 9700F provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU, while the AI 5 PRO 440 provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics are present only on the AI 5 PRO 440, with a Radeon 840M GPU. The 9700F has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A.

Die size and transistor counts are incomplete in the dataset. The 9700F has 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die, while the AI 5 PRO 440's transistor count is not recorded, but its die size is 195 mm². The larger die on the mobile part likely includes the integrated GPU and possibly additional uncore logic. The 9700F has a launch MSRP of $289, while the AI 5 PRO 440 has no recorded launch price.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F outperforms the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 in every recorded test, with margins ranging from 23.9% in single-threaded work to 137.7% in prime number finding. The 9700F sits at the 94th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 69996. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX at 69875 (0.2% behind), the Intel Core i7-14700KF at 70163 (0.2% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X at 69515 (0.7% behind), and the Intel Core i7-14700K at 69355 (0.9% behind). This places the 9700F in the upper tier of desktop processors, competitive with flagship parts from the previous generation.

The AI 5 PRO 440 sits at the 87th percentile with an average score of 41208. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H at 41215 (0% delta), the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H at 41263 (0.1% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X at 41376 (0.4% ahead), and the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H at 40967 (0.6% behind). The mobile chip is competitive with upper-midrange desktop processors from a few generations ago, but it is not in the same class as the 9700F.

The choice between these two is dictated by platform. The 9700F is a desktop processor for AM5 motherboards, with a 65 W TDP, unlocked multiplier, and PCIe Gen 5. The AI 5 PRO 440 is a mobile processor for FP8 sockets, with a 28 W TDP, locked multiplier, PCIe Gen 4, and integrated Radeon 840M graphics. If the system is a desktop, the 9700F is the clear performance pick. If the system is a laptop or compact mobile device, the AI 5 PRO 440 is the only option of the two, and its performance is respectable for its class. The data shows no scenario where the AI 5 PRO 440 wins a benchmark, so the verdict is straightforward: the 9700F for desktop performance, the AI 5 PRO 440 for mobile form factors.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: How large is the single-thread performance gap?

A: The 9700F scores 4691 in the Passmark single-thread test, while the AI 5 PRO 440 scores 3785. This gives the 9700F a 23.9% advantage.

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

A: The largest margin is in the Passmark find prime numbers test, where the 9700F scores 183 against 77, a 137.7% delta.

Q: Do both processors use the same architecture and process node?

A: Yes, both use Zen 5 architecture and are built on TSMC's 4 nm process node. They differ in codename (Granite Ridge for the 9700F, Gorgon Point for the AI 5 PRO 440) and die size (70.6 mm² versus 195 mm²).

Q: Which chip has integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 includes a Radeon 840M integrated GPU. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A.

Q: What are the cache differences?

A: Both have 80 KB L1 per core and 1 MB L2 per core. The 9700F has 32 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AI 5 PRO 440 has 8 MB of L3 cache.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 9700F | AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 |

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

| Cores | 8 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 3.80 GHz | 2.00 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.50 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 28 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | AMD Socket FP8 |

| Codename | Granite Ridge | Gorgon Point |

| Die Size | 70.6 mm² | 195 mm² |

| L3 Cache | 32 MB (shared) | 8 MB |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 24 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | N/A | Radeon 840M |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Launch MSRP | $289 | Not recorded |