AMD Ryzen 7 9700F vs AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a decisive sweep for the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F across all eleven recorded head-to-head tests. The Ryzen 7 9700F wins every single comparison, with margins ranging from 20.3% to 105.6%. The largest advantage appears in the `passmark_find_prime_numbers` test, where the desktop part scores 183 against the Ryzen AI 7 450's 89, a 105.6% delta. This test is highly sensitive to per-core instruction efficiency and clock speed, and the result indicates a substantial gap in that workload.

The smallest margin of victory is in single-threaded performance. The Ryzen 7 9700F records 4691 in `passmark_single_thread`, while the Ryzen AI 7 450 scores 3901, a 20.3% difference. That is still a significant lead, and it aligns with the difference in boost clocks between the two processors. The extended instructions test shows a 50.4% delta, with scores of 33688 and 22400 respectively. This points to a major advantage in SIMD and specialized instruction throughput for the desktop chip.

In multi-threaded workloads, the Ryzen 7 9700F delivers 36470 in `passmark_multithread` versus 26350 for the mobile part, a 38.4% lead. The floating-point math test shows a 43.2% advantage, with 77955 against 54447. Integer math follows a similar pattern at 36.4%, with 120788 versus 88531. Data compression and encryption also favor the desktop processor: 421988 versus 315906 in compression (33.6%) and 21488 versus 16247 in encryption (32.3%). Physics simulation shows a 34.5% gap (2122 versus 1578), and random string sorting is the closest non-single-thread test at 28.7% (45890 versus 35648).

The average benchmark score reinforces the pattern. The Ryzen 7 9700F sits at 69996, while the Ryzen AI 7 450 averages 39485. In percentile terms, the desktop chip ranks in the 94th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the mobile chip ranks in the 87th. The nearest rivals for the Ryzen 7 9700F include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX at 69875 (0.2% behind), the Intel Core i7-14700KF at 70163 (0.2% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X at 69515 (0.7% behind). The Ryzen AI 7 450's closest competitors are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS at 39603 (0.3% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS at 39325 (0.4% behind), and the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D at 39768 (0.7% ahead). The data confirms that the 9700F competes in a much higher performance tier.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the Zen 5 architecture and are manufactured by TSMC on a 4 nm process, but they diverge sharply in nearly every other physical and platform characteristic. The Ryzen 7 9700F uses the Granite Ridge codename and belongs to the 9000 series, while the Ryzen AI 7 450 uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The desktop chip has 8 cores and 16 threads; the mobile chip also has 8 cores and 16 threads. Core counts are equal, yet performance is not, which points to clock speed, cache, and power envelope differences.

The base clock of the Ryzen 7 9700F is 3.80 GHz, and its boost clock reaches 5.50 GHz. The Ryzen AI 7 450 starts at 2.00 GHz and boosts to 5.10 GHz. The desktop chip runs at a 65 W TDP, while the mobile chip is rated at 28 W. That 37 W gap in thermal design power explains much of the performance difference, since higher sustained clocks require additional power headroom. The Ryzen 7 9700F is socketed for AMD Socket AM5, whereas the Ryzen AI 7 450 uses AMD Socket FP8, a mobile platform. The desktop part has an unlocked multiplier; the mobile part does not.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. Both chips provide 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core. The L3 cache, however, is 32 MB shared on the Ryzen 7 9700F versus 8 MB on the Ryzen AI 7 450. That 24 MB difference in shared L3 can have a significant impact on workloads with large working sets. The desktop chip's die size is 70.6 mm² and it has 8,315 million transistors. The mobile chip's die size is 195 mm², with no transistor count recorded in the database. The larger die on the mobile part is consistent with the inclusion of integrated graphics.

Memory support also differs. The Ryzen 7 9700F supports DDR5 only, while the Ryzen AI 7 450 supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Both use a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory is supported on both. PCIe capabilities are not equal: the desktop chip provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes, while the mobile chip provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics are absent on the Ryzen 7 9700F, which carries an "N/A" designation, whereas the Ryzen AI 7 450 includes a Radeon 860M iGPU. The market segments reflect this split, with the 9700F aimed at desktop and the 450 aimed at mobile. Release dates also differ: the Ryzen 7 9700F launched in September 2025, and the Ryzen AI 7 450 in January 2026. The desktop part has a launch MSRP of $289.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 7 9700F wins every benchmark category in the head-to-head comparison, so the analysis of "where each one wins" is largely about the magnitude of each victory and the context of the mobile part's design goals. In raw compute tests, the 9700F shows its strongest edges in prime number finding and extended instructions, where it leads by 105.6% and 50.4% respectively. These results indicate a clear advantage in single-core efficiency and specialized instruction execution. The floating-point math advantage of 43.2% also places the desktop chip in a higher tier for numerical workloads.

The Ryzen AI 7 450 does not win any of the eleven recorded tests, but its benchmark profile still places it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS and the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, both of which score within 0.7% of its average. For a mobile processor with a 28 W TDP, the recorded scores of 26350 in `passmark_multithread` and 3901 in `passmark_single_thread` indicate strong efficiency relative to its power class. The inclusion of a Radeon 860M iGPU and support for LPDDR5X memory are clear advantages for mobile use cases, even though those features do not appear in the CPU benchmark scores.

The Ryzen 7 9700F is the better choice for any CPU-bound workload where performance is the sole criterion. Its 94th percentile ranking and average score of 69996 place it alongside desktop processors like the Intel Core i7-14700KF and AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, which are separated by less than 1%. The mobile chip, by contrast, offers a narrower performance envelope but does so within a much lower power budget and with integrated graphics, making it suitable for laptops where discrete GPUs are not present.

The Verdict

The recorded data leaves little ambiguity. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F outperforms the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 in every measured benchmark, with deltas between 20.3% and 105.6%. The desktop processor's higher boost clock, larger L3 cache, and 65 W TDP translate directly into superior scores across single-threaded, multi-threaded, and specialized instruction workloads. Its average benchmark score of 69996 is nearly double that of the mobile chip's 39485. The Ryzen 7 9700F also benefits from PCIe Gen 5 support, 24 lanes, and an unlocked multiplier, all of which are absent on the Ryzen AI 7 450.

The Ryzen AI 7 450 is not a poor performer in absolute terms. Its 87th percentile ranking and proximity to the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS and AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D in the database show that it holds its own among mobile processors. It provides 8 cores and 16 threads, ECC memory support, and integrated Radeon 860M graphics. However, the data does not support choosing it for raw CPU performance. The 9700F is the faster chip by every recorded metric, and the only reasons to select the Ryzen AI 7 450 would be platform constraints such as the FP8 socket, the 28 W power envelope, or the need for integrated graphics. From a pure benchmark perspective, the Ryzen 7 9700F is the clear winner.

FAQ

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F scores 4691 in `passmark_single_thread`, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 scores 3901, a 20.3% advantage for the desktop chip.

Q: How do the two chips compare in multi-threaded performance?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700F scores 36470 in `passmark_multithread` versus 26350 for the Ryzen AI 7 450, a 38.4% delta in favor of the desktop part.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest gap is in `passmark_find_prime_numbers`, where the Ryzen 7 9700F scores 183 and the Ryzen AI 7 450 scores 89, a 105.6% difference.

Q: Do both processors have the same number of cores and threads?

A: Yes, both have 8 cores and 16 threads, but the Ryzen 7 9700F uses a higher base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 5.50 GHz, compared to 2.00 GHz and 5.10 GHz for the Ryzen AI 7 450.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700F has 32 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Ryzen AI 7 450 has 8 MB.

Q: Which processor includes integrated graphics?

A: The Ryzen AI 7 450 includes a Radeon 860M iGPU, while the Ryzen 7 9700F has no integrated graphics.