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

FAQ

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare between the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and the Intel Core 5 223PQE?

A: Both processors feature 8 cores and 16 threads, making them directly comparable in terms of parallel execution resources. The primary differences lie in their internal architecture and supporting specifications.

Q: What is the difference in their base and boost clock speeds?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE has a higher base clock of 4.00 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F runs at 3.80 GHz. Both processors share the same maximum boost clock of 5.50 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports a wider range of memory types?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, providing flexibility for different platform builds. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F exclusively supports DDR5 memory. Both use dual-channel memory buses and offer the same 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

Q: Are there differences in the PCIe lane counts?

A: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F provides 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE offers 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. This gives the AMD part more direct connectivity for expansion devices.

Q: What is the difference in their thermal design power (TDP) ratings?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has a 65 W TDP, whereas the Intel Core 5 223PQE is rated at 125 W. The AMD part is designed for substantially lower power draw under load.

Q: Do both processors include integrated graphics?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F does not include integrated graphics, listing N/A for that feature. The Intel Core 5 223PQE includes UHD Graphics 770, so it can output video without a discrete graphics card.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is built on the Zen 5 architecture with the codename Granite Ridge, part of the 9000 series. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 223PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename under the Core 5 generation, fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel. No transistor count or die size figures are recorded for the Intel part.

Both chips have 8 cores and 16 threads, but their cache hierarchies differ in meaningful ways. The L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core for both. The L2 cache differs: the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has 1 MB per core, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE has 2 MB per core, giving the Intel processor double the L2 capacity per core. The L3 cache favors AMD, with 32 MB shared across the Ryzen 7 9700F versus 24 MB shared on the Intel Core 5 223PQE.

The memory controllers also diverge. AMD supports DDR5 only, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both are dual-channel and deliver identical 89.6 GB/s peak bandwidth. ECC memory support is present on both parts. The PCIe implementations differ: the AMD chip provides 24 Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, while Intel provides 16 Gen 5 lanes.

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F uses AMD Socket AM5, has an unlocked multiplier, and carries the part number 100-000001902. The Intel Core 5 223PQE uses Intel Socket 1700, has a locked multiplier, and carries the part number SA4QC. The AMD processor lacks integrated graphics entirely, whereas Intel integrates UHD Graphics 770.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database does not contain a direct head-to-head benchmark comparison between the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and the Intel Core 5 223PQE. However, the AMD processor has extensive recorded benchmark results across multiple Passmark tests, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database.

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F posts an average benchmark score of 69,996 across its recorded tests, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. Its single-thread score is 4,691, and its multithread score is 36,470. In specific workloads, it achieves 421,988 in data compression, 21,488 in data encryption, 33,688 in extended instructions, 183 in finding prime numbers, 77,955 in floating point math, 120,788 in integer math, 2,122 in physics, and 45,890 in random string sorting.

The Intel Core 5 223PQE has an average benchmark score of 0 and sits in the 50th percentile of all CPUs, with no nearest rivals listed. This indicates the database has not yet recorded performance data for this processor. Consequently, direct numerical comparisons between the two parts cannot be made from the recorded data.

What the data does show is the competitive positioning of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F against established desktop processors. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX with an average score of 69,875, a 0.2% delta in favor of the Ryzen 7 9700F. The Intel Core i7-14700KF scores 70,163, which is 0.2% ahead of the Ryzen 7 9700F. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69,515, placing it 0.7% behind the Ryzen 7 9700F. The Intel Core i7-14700K scores 69,355, which is 0.9% behind the Ryzen 7 9700F.

These deltas show that the Ryzen 7 9700F sits in a dense performance cluster. It is essentially tied with the Ryzen 9 7940HX and the Core i7-14700KF, while holding a slight edge over the Ryzen 9 7950X and the Core i7-14700K. The differences are small, ranging from 0.2% to 0.9%, meaning real-world performance variation will depend heavily on workload and platform configuration.

The Verdict

Based solely on the recorded data, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has a substantial advantage in benchmark availability and measured performance. It has a full suite of Passmark scores and a 94th percentile ranking, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE has no recorded benchmarks and sits at the 50th percentile. This is not a statement about the Intel part's actual capability, but rather about the current state of the database.

Choosing between these two processors depends on what the recorded specifications indicate. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F offers a lower 65 W TDP, a more advanced 4 nm process, a larger 32 MB L3 cache, more PCIe Gen 5 lanes at 24, and an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. It also comes with a launch MSRP of $289. The Intel Core 5 223PQE offers a higher 4.00 GHz base clock, double the L2 cache per core at 2 MB, support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, and integrated UHD Graphics 770. It has a launch MSRP of $319.

The AMD part is the only one with measured performance data in the database, so any performance comparison leans entirely on its recorded results. The Intel part is active in the database but unmeasured. Users who require integrated graphics or DDR4 compatibility would need to consider the Intel option based on those features alone. Users who prioritize a lower power envelope, an unlocked multiplier, and verified benchmark results would find the AMD part the more substantiated choice.

The release dates differ as well: the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F released on 2025-09-15, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE released on 2026-03-08. Both are currently listed as active production parts.

Specification Differences

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

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

| Base Clock | 3.80 GHz | 4.00 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.50 GHz | 5.50 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 125 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Not specified |

| Codename | Granite Ridge | Bartlett Lake |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 8,315 million | Not specified |

| Die Size | 70.6 mm² | Not specified |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 Cache | 32 MB shared | 24 MB shared |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 24 Lanes | Gen 5, 16 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | N/A | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Release Date | 2025-09-15 | 2026-03-08 |

| Launch MSRP | $289 | $319 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Part Number | 100-000001902 | SA4QC |

The two processors share identical core counts, thread counts, L1 cache per core, memory bus width, memory bandwidth, ECC support, and boost clock speed. They diverge on every other recorded specification, with the AMD part generally favoring lower power, a smaller process node, more PCIe lanes, and a larger L3 cache, while the Intel part favors a higher base clock, larger L2 cache, broader memory compatibility, and integrated graphics.