AMD Ryzen 7 9700F vs AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a dominant performance sweep for the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F across all eleven shared benchmark tests. The Ryzen 7 9700F wins every head-to-head comparison, with the largest margin in prime number finding (195.2% ahead) and the smallest in single-thread performance (21.1% ahead). This is not a close contest by any measure.

In multithreaded workloads, the Ryzen 7 9700F delivers 36,470 points against 19,927 for the Ryzen AI 7 345, an 83% advantage. The gap reflects the desktop part's 8 cores and 16 threads versus 6 cores and 12 threads for the mobile chip. Integer math shows a 90.3% lead (120,788 versus 63,475), while floating-point math lands at 82.9% ahead (77,955 versus 42,621). Extended instruction throughput is nearly double, with a 98.1% delta (33,688 versus 17,003).

The encryption workload shows an 81.9% lead (21,488 versus 11,814), and data compression comes in at 77.7% ahead (421,988 versus 237,484). Random string sorting favors the desktop part by 80.4% (45,890 versus 25,435). Physics simulation shows a 94.9% advantage (2,122 versus 1,089). Even in the closest test, single-thread performance, the Ryzen 7 9700F still leads by 21.1% (4,691 versus 3,875), which is a substantial margin for a single-core workload.

The benchmark database also ranks the Ryzen 7 9700F in the 94th percentile among all CPUs, while the Ryzen AI 7 345 sits in the 81st percentile. The average benchmark score for the desktop part is 69,996, placing it near the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69,875, 0.2% ahead), the Intel Core i7-14700KF (70,163, 0.2% behind), the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69,515, 0.7% ahead), and the Intel Core i7-14700K (69,355, 0.9% ahead). The mobile chip's average score of 29,461 aligns closely with the AMD Ryzen 7 3800X (29,447, 0% delta), the AMD EPYC 9654 (29,409, 0.2% ahead), and the Intel Core i5-13500HX (29,270, 0.7% ahead).

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge fundamentally in design intent. The Ryzen 7 9700F uses the Zen 5 architecture on the Granite Ridge die, built on a 4 nm TSMC process with 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. The Ryzen AI 7 345 uses the Krackan Point design, also on a 4 nm TSMC node, but it adopts a hybrid structure with Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores in the Ryzen AI 300 generation. The desktop part has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the mobile part has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Cache configurations differ sharply. The Ryzen 7 9700F provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ryzen AI 7 345 provides the same per-core L1 and L2, but only 4 MB of L3 cache. This eightfold difference in shared cache is a major factor in the benchmark gaps, especially for workloads that repeatedly access larger data sets.

The desktop processor runs at a 3.80 GHz base clock and boosts to 5.50 GHz. The mobile chip has a 2.00 GHz base clock and a 4.60 GHz boost. Thermal design power reflects the platform split: 65 watts for the desktop part versus 28 watts for the mobile part. The desktop chip uses AMD Socket AM5, while the mobile chip uses AMD Socket FP8.

Memory support shows a similar split. Both support DDR5 with dual-channel configuration and match at 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth. The Ryzen 7 9700F supports ECC memory, while the Ryzen AI 7 345 does not. The mobile part adds LPDDR5X support, which the desktop part does not list. PCIe connectivity differs: the desktop part offers Gen 5 with 24 CPU lanes, the mobile part offers Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics separate the two. The Ryzen 7 9700F has no integrated GPU, relying on a discrete graphics card. The Ryzen AI 7 345 includes the Radeon 840M integrated GPU. The desktop chip has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking; the mobile chip is locked. Release dates also differ, with the mobile part launching in January 2025 and the desktop part in September 2025.

The Verdict

The recorded data leaves no ambiguity. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F outperforms the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 in every single benchmark test recorded in the database. The desktop part wins 11 of 11 head-to-head comparisons. The smallest victory margin is 21.1% in single-thread performance, which alone would constitute a decisive generational leap. Every other test shows at least a 77.7% advantage.

The Ryzen 7 9700F also occupies a far higher position in the overall CPU ranking: the 94th percentile versus the 81st percentile. Its average benchmark score of 69,996 places it in the company of desktop flagship parts like the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X and the Intel Core i7-14700K/KF. The Ryzen AI 7 345, with an average score of 29,461, sits closer to a desktop Ryzen 7 3800X or a mobile Intel Core i5-13500HX.

Who should pick which? The data supports a clear split. The Ryzen 7 9700F is the choice for any workload that demands raw compute throughput: multithreaded rendering, encryption, compression, integer and floating-point math, and physics simulation. The Ryzen AI 7 345 is the choice for a mobile platform where the 28-watt TDP and integrated Radeon 840M graphics matter more than peak performance. But the benchmark results confirm that the desktop part is categorically faster in every measured task.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 9700F | AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 |

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

| Cores | 8 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 3.80 GHz | 2.00 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.50 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 28 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | AMD Socket FP8 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Zen 5 / Zen 5c |

| Codename | Granite Ridge | Krackan Point |

| Generation | Ryzen 7 (Zen 5) | Ryzen AI 300 |

| Transistors | 8,315 million | Not listed |

| Die Size | 70.6 mm² | Not listed |

| L3 Cache | 32 MB (shared) | 4 MB |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 24 Lanes | Gen 4, 14 Lanes |

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

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Release Date | 2025-09-15 | 2025-01-14 |

| Launch MSRP | $289 | Not listed |

The two processors share the same 4 nm TSMC process node, the same 80 KB L1 per core, the same 1 MB L2 per core, the same dual-channel memory bus, and the same 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: How much faster is the Ryzen 7 9700F in single-thread performance?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700F scores 4,691 in the PassMark single-thread test, which is 21.1% higher than the Ryzen AI 7 345's score of 3,875.

Q: What is the L3 cache difference?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700F has 32 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Ryzen AI 7 345 has only 4 MB of L3 cache.

Q: Does the Ryzen AI 7 345 include integrated graphics?

A: Yes, the Ryzen AI 7 345 includes the Radeon 840M integrated GPU. The Ryzen 7 9700F has no integrated graphics.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700F supports ECC memory. The Ryzen AI 7 345 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700F has a TDP of 65 watts, while the Ryzen AI 7 345 has a TDP of 28 watts.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 7 9700F wins every benchmark category recorded in the database. Its strongest advantages appear in prime number finding (195.2% ahead), extended instructions (98.1% ahead), and physics simulation (94.9% ahead). These results indicate that the desktop part is particularly suited to compute-heavy scientific and mathematical workloads, where its higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz, larger L3 cache, and additional cores translate directly into throughput.

For integer math, the Ryzen 7 9700F leads by 90.3%, and for floating-point math by 82.9%. Multithreaded performance shows an 83% lead, making the desktop part the clear pick for parallel rendering, video encoding, and compile jobs. Data compression and encryption workloads also favor the desktop part decisively, with leads of 77.7% and 81.9% respectively. Random string sorting, a test of memory access patterns and cache efficiency, shows an 80.4% advantage.

The Ryzen AI 7 345 wins no benchmark comparisons. Its role is defined by platform characteristics rather than performance: a 28-watt TDP for battery-powered mobile systems, an integrated Radeon 840M GPU for systems without a discrete graphics card, and LPDDR5X memory support for compact designs. It occupies the 81st percentile among all CPUs, which is respectable for a mobile chip, but the data shows it cannot match the Ryzen 7 9700F in any measured compute task. The desktop part's 94th percentile ranking and its proximity to the Ryzen 9 7950X and Core i7-14700K in average score confirm that it belongs to a much higher performance tier.