AMD Ryzen 7 9700F vs Intel Core 5 221TE Comparison

The database places the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and Intel Core 5 221TE in separate performance classes. The AMD part records an average benchmark score of 69996 and a 94th percentile rank, while the Intel part records 17860 and a 71st percentile rank. Across 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, the Ryzen 7 9700F wins 11 and the Core 5 221TE wins 0. The Intel CPU counters with a lower TDP of 45, DDR4 support, and UHD Graphics 730, but none of those attributes translate into a benchmark win in this dataset.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE has 10 cores to the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F's 8, and both have 16 threads. Despite fewer cores, the AMD chip wins the multithread benchmark by 174.2% (36470 versus 13301).

Q: Which processor supports DDR4 memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F supports DDR5 only. Both use a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: Does either processor include integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has no integrated graphics (N/A).

Q: How do their performance percentiles compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is at the 94th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 5 221TE is at the 71st percentile. The average benchmark scores are 69996 and 17860, respectively.

Q: Does either processor have an unlocked multiplier?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel Core 5 221TE is locked.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F boosts to 5.50, while the Intel Core 5 221TE boosts to 5.00. The AMD base clock is 3.80 versus 1.80 for Intel.

Architecture Differences

The two CPUs use different design bases. The Ryzen 7 9700F is a Zen 5 part from the Granite Ridge line, built by TSMC on a 4 nm process with a 70.6 mm² die and 8,315 million transistors. The Core 5 221TE is a Bartlett Lake part from Intel, built on a 10 nm process with a 215 mm² die. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM5; the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700.

Core counts differ: 8 cores for AMD versus 10 for Intel, although both expose 16 threads. Clock behavior also differs. The AMD base clock is 3.80 and boost is 5.50, while the Intel base clock is 1.80 and boost is 5.00. The cache layout is similar in L1 size (80 KB per core) but diverges in L2 and L3. AMD uses 1 MB L2 per core and 32 MB shared L3, while Intel uses 1.25 MB L2 per core and 24 MB shared L3.

Memory support is another split. AMD supports DDR5 only with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. PCIe connectivity favors AMD with Gen 5, 24 lanes versus Intel's Gen 5, 16 lanes. The AMD part has no integrated graphics; the Intel part includes UHD Graphics 730. The TDP values are 65 for AMD and 45 for Intel.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

All 11 recorded head-to-head comparisons use PassMark tests, and the Ryzen 7 9700F wins every one. The table lists the scores and deltas.

| Test | Ryzen 7 9700F | Core 5 221TE | Delta |

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

| passmark_data_compression | 421988 | 156682 | 169.3% |

| passmark_data_encryption | 21488 | 8963 | 139.7% |

| passmark_extended_instructions | 33688 | 9655 | 248.9% |

| passmark_find_prime_numbers | 183 | 59 | 210.2% |

| passmark_floating_point_math | 77955 | 31661 | 146.2% |

| passmark_integer_math | 120788 | 42303 | 185.5% |

| passmark_multithread | 36470 | 13301 | 174.2% |

| passmark_physics | 2122 | 977 | 117.2% |

| passmark_random_string_sorting | 45890 | 16929 | 171.1% |

| passmark_single_thread | 4691 | 1734 | 170.5% |

| passmark_singlethread | 4691 | 1734 | 170.5% |

Extended instructions produce the largest gap: 33688 versus 9655, a 248.9% lead. Prime-number search is next at 210.2% (183 versus 59). Integer math is 185.5% higher (120788 versus 42303), and multithread is 174.2% higher (36470 versus 13301). Single-thread performance is 170.5% higher (4691 versus 1734), with the database listing two identical single-thread entries. Data compression is 169.3% higher (421988 versus 156682), random string sorting is 171.1% higher (45890 versus 16929), floating-point math is 146.2% higher (77955 versus 31661), data encryption is 139.7% higher (21488 versus 8963), and physics is 117.2% higher (2122 versus 977). The Intel part's closest result is physics, where its 977 still trails the AMD 2122 by a wide margin.

Specification Differences

Fields that differ between the two CPUs are listed below. Fields not listed are identical: 16 threads, 80 KB L1 per core, dual-channel memory bus, ECC support, desktop market segment, and active production status.

| Field | Ryzen 7 9700F | Core 5 221TE |

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

| Series | 9000 series | not listed |

| Architecture | Zen 5 (Granite Ridge) | Bartlett Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 70.6 mm² | 215 mm² |

| Transistors | 8,315 million | not listed |

| Cores | 8 | 10 |

| Base clock | 3.80 | 1.80 |

| Boost clock | 5.50 | 5.00 |

| TDP | 65 | 45 |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 32 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

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

| Integrated graphics | N/A | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Release date | 2025-09-15 | 2025-01-12 |

| Launch MSRP | $289 | $232 |

| Multiplier unlocked | true | false |

| Part number | 100-000001902 | SRVQS |

The Verdict

The recorded data selects the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F for any workload represented by these benchmarks. It wins all 11 head-to-head tests, carries a 94th percentile rank, and averages 69996. The database places it beside the Intel Core i7-14700KF (average score 70163, delta -0.2%), the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69875, delta 0.2%), the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69515, delta 0.7%), and the Intel Core i7-14700K (69355, delta 0.9%). The Intel Core 5 221TE averages 17860 at the 71st percentile, with nearest rivals AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT (17891, delta -0.2%), Intel Core 5 120U (17898, delta -0.2%), Intel Core 7 350 (17779, delta 0.5%), and AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (17994, delta -0.7%). This places the two parts in different tiers.

The Intel CPU becomes the relevant choice when its platform attributes, TDP of 45, DDR4 support, UHD Graphics 730, and 10 cores, are the primary requirement. For benchmark performance, the Ryzen 7 9700F is the clear selection.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 7 9700F wins every recorded benchmark. Its largest victory margins are 248.9% in extended instructions, 210.2% in prime-number search, and 185.5% in integer math. It also leads by 174.2% in multithread, 171.1% in random string sorting, 170.5% in single-thread, 169.3% in data compression, 146.2% in floating-point math, 139.7% in data encryption, and 117.2% in physics.

The Intel Core 5 221TE has no benchmark wins in the database. Its use cases come from specifications: it has 10 cores, a TDP of 45, DDR4 and DDR5 support, UHD Graphics 730, and 24 MB shared L3. The AMD part counters with 8 cores, a TDP of 65, DDR5-only support, no integrated graphics, and 32 MB shared L3. The Intel part also uses 1.25 MB L2 per core versus 1 MB on AMD, and has 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes versus 24 on AMD. For workloads tied to the PassMark tests in the database, the AMD part wins outright; for builds where the Intel platform features matter, the Core 5 221TE has a defined role.