AMD Ryzen 7 9700F vs Intel Core 5 223PE Comparison

AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and Intel Core 5 223PE are both 8-core, 16-thread desktop processors with a 65 W TDP, but the recorded benchmark data separates them clearly. The Ryzen 7 9700F wins 10 of 11 head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 5 223PE takes a single victory. The average benchmark score for the AMD part is 69996, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, whereas the Intel part averages 40585 and sits in the 87th percentile. These are not equivalent performers despite the matching core and thread counts.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F dominates the PassMark workload suite. Its largest margins come in extended instructions (36.5% ahead), random string sorting (28.2% ahead), and data compression (21.7% ahead). It also leads in integer math by 21%, multithreaded performance by 17.2%, data encryption by 16.5%, and prime number finding by 15.1%. Single-thread performance favors the AMD chip by 11.2%, and floating-point math is essentially a tie at 1.9% ahead. For any task that stresses general compute, compression, encryption, or single-core responsiveness, the Ryzen 7 9700F is the clear winner in the recorded data.

The Intel Core 5 223PE wins exactly one head-to-head test: PassMark physics, where it scores 2493 against the AMD part's 2122, a 14.9% advantage. Physics simulations in this benchmark suite appear to favor the Intel architecture's scheduling or execution characteristics. Outside of that single result, the Intel chip does not outperform the AMD part in any other recorded workload. The Intel part also lacks the Cinebench scores that the AMD part does not have in the head-to-head set, so its strongest recorded wins are confined to that one physics test.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different foundries and process nodes. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F uses TSMC's 4 nm process, while the Intel Core 5 223PE uses Intel's 10 nm process. AMD's chip is built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename, while Intel's uses the Bartlett Lake codename under the Core 5 generation label. The transistor count for the AMD part is listed at 8,315 million on a 70.6 mm² die, while the Intel part has no transistor or die size data recorded.

Cache configurations differ notably. Both parts have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the L2 cache is 1 MB per core on the AMD chip versus 2 MB per core on the Intel chip. The L3 cache is 32 MB shared on the AMD part, compared to 24 MB shared on the Intel part. The larger L2 on Intel may help in certain latency-sensitive workloads, but the larger L3 and smaller L1/L2 split on AMD does not translate into a win outside of physics in the recorded tests.

Memory support also separates them. The AMD chip supports DDR5 only, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: the AMD part has 24 Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part has 16 Gen 5 lanes. The Intel chip includes integrated UHD Graphics 730, while the AMD part has no integrated graphics. The AMD socket is AM5, and the Intel socket is LGA 1700. The AMD multiplier is unlocked, while the Intel multiplier is locked.

The Verdict

The data points to the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F as the stronger processor for nearly all measured workloads. Its 94th percentile ranking versus the Intel part's 87th percentile, combined with a 69996 average score against 40585, shows a substantial performance gap. The Ryzen 7 9700F wins every PassMark test except physics, and its margins in extended instructions, random string sorting, and integer math are decisive. The Intel Core 5 223PE should only be chosen if the single physics test result is the priority, or if the platform requirements (DDR4 support, integrated graphics, LGA 1700) outweigh raw compute performance.

The AMD part also has a higher boost clock at 5.50 GHz versus 5.20 GHz, and a higher base clock at 3.80 GHz versus 2.90 GHz. The AMD chip's unlocked multiplier allows overclocking, which the locked Intel part does not permit. The AMD part has more PCIe lanes (24 versus 16) and a newer process node. The Intel part's advantages are limited to the physics win, DDR4 memory compatibility, and the presence of integrated graphics. For a general-purpose desktop processor, the Ryzen 7 9700F is the better choice according to the recorded benchmarks.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F averages 69996, while the Intel Core 5 223PE averages 40585. The AMD part also ranks in the 94th percentile of all CPUs versus the Intel part's 87th percentile.

Q: How many head-to-head tests does each processor win?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F wins 10 of the 11 recorded head-to-head tests. The Intel Core 5 223PE wins 1 test, which is PassMark physics.

Q: What is the single-thread performance difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F scores 4691 in PassMark single-thread, while the Intel Core 5 223PE scores 4219. The AMD part is 11.2% ahead in that test.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 223PE support DDR4 memory?

A: Yes. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F supports DDR5 only. Both have dual-channel memory buses with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has no integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required for display output.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel Core 5 223PE has a locked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest win for the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is in PassMark extended instructions, where it scores 33688 against the Intel part's 24672, a 36.5% advantage. This test often reflects SIMD and advanced instruction execution, and the Zen 5 architecture delivers a strong result. Random string sorting shows a 28.2% lead (45890 versus 35798), indicating faster memory access patterns or better sorting algorithms in hardware. Data compression follows at 21.7% ahead (421988 versus 346623), a workload that benefits from both integer throughput and cache efficiency. Integer math is 21% ahead (120788 versus 99819), and multithreaded performance is 17.2% ahead (36470 versus 31124). Data encryption shows a 16.5% lead (21488 versus 18448), and prime number finding is 15.1% ahead (183 versus 159). The single-thread tests show 11.2% leads (4691 versus 4219 for both single_thread and singlethread entries). Floating-point math is the closest AMD win at 1.9% (77955 versus 76468).

The Intel Core 5 223PE's only win is in PassMark physics, where it scores 2493 against 2122, a 14.9% margin. This is a notable outlier given the AMD part's dominance elsewhere. The physics test may rely on different instruction patterns or scheduling behavior that favors the Intel architecture. No other recorded benchmark shows the Intel part ahead.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 9700F | Intel Core 5 223PE |

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

| Process node | 4 nm (TSMC) | 10 nm (Intel) |

| Base clock | 3.80 GHz | 2.90 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.50 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

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

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| PCIe lanes | Gen 5, 24 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

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

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Multiplier | Unlocked | Locked |

| Codename | Granite Ridge | Bartlett Lake |

| Transistor count | 8,315 million | Not recorded |

| Die size | 70.6 mm² | Not recorded |

| Launch MSRP | $289 | $232 |

The AMD part uses a smaller process node, has higher clocks, more L3 cache, more PCIe lanes, and an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part has double the L2 cache per core, supports DDR4, includes integrated graphics, and has a lower launch MSRP. Both have 8 cores, 16 threads, 65 W TDP, dual-channel memory, 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, and ECC memory support. The Intel part releases later in the database record, with a 2026-03-08 date versus the AMD part's 2025-09-15 date.