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

The Verdict

The database comparison shows two very different desktop processors. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is the clear performance leader, sitting at the 94th percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 69,996. The Intel Core 5 223PTE holds the 50th percentile with no recorded benchmark scores in the database, so its average score is listed as zero. For workloads measured by PassMark, the Ryzen 7 9700F delivers substantially higher throughput, particularly in multi-threaded tasks, while the Core 5 223PTE offers a lower TDP for power-conscious builds. The AMD part is the choice for compute-heavy workloads, and the Intel part suits systems where the 45 W power envelope and integrated graphics take priority.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Granite Ridge codename, built on TSMC's 4 nm process with 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. It belongs to the Ryzen 7 generation within the 9000 series. The Intel Core 5 223PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename in the Core 5 generation, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process, and the architecture field is not specified. The transistor count and die size for the Intel part are not recorded.

Both CPUs have 8 cores and 16 threads, but their cache layouts differ. The AMD chip uses 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip uses the same 80 KB L1 per core but doubles L2 to 2 MB per core, while its shared L3 is 24 MB. The AMD part has a higher base clock at 3.80 GHz versus 2.30 GHz, and a slightly higher boost clock at 5.50 GHz versus 5.40 GHz.

The platform support is a major split. The Ryzen 7 9700F uses AMD Socket AM5, supports DDR5 memory only, and includes 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU. It has no integrated graphics. The Core 5 223PTE uses Intel Socket 1700, supports both DDR4 and DDR5, includes 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, and carries UHD Graphics 770. Both support ECC memory and dual-channel memory buses, each with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel chip does not.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table is empty, so direct comparisons in this section rely on the recorded PassMark scores for the AMD part and the absence of scores for the Intel part. The Ryzen 7 9700F's PassMark results show a multi-thread score of 36,470 and a single-thread score of 4,691. The Core 5 223PTE has no benchmark entries in the database, which means the available data cannot confirm any comparative wins for the Intel processor.

The Ryzen 7 9700F posts 421,988 in data compression, 21,488 in data encryption, and 33,688 in extended instructions. Its prime number search score is 183, floating point math is 77,955, and integer math is 120,788. Physics testing yields 2,122, and random string sorting produces 45,890. These results combine into an average benchmark score of 69,996.

The nearest rivals for the AMD chip, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX at 69,875, which is 0.2% behind the 9700F. The Intel Core i7-14700KF scores 70,163, which is 0.2% ahead. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X sits at 69,515, or 0.7% behind, and the Intel Core i7-14700K scores 69,355, or 0.9% behind. This places the Ryzen 7 9700F in a tight cluster with these high-end desktop parts, separated by less than one percent in either direction. The Intel Core 5 223PTE has no nearest rivals listed, and its percentile rank of 50 places it at the midpoint of the database, far below the 9700F's 94th percentile.

The lack of recorded benchmarks for the Core 5 223PTE means the comparison is asymmetric. The data confirms that the AMD processor outperforms the Intel part in every measured category, but only because the Intel part has no entries. The 9700F's average score of 69,996 is roughly 70,000 points higher than the Core 5's recorded zero, a gap that reflects missing data rather than a measured performance difference. Still, for any workload represented by the PassMark suite, the Ryzen 7 9700F is the only part with verified scores.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several recorded specification fields.

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has a base clock of 3.80 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 223PTE runs at 2.30 GHz. Boost clocks are close at 5.50 GHz versus 5.40 GHz. The TDP ratings differ significantly: the AMD part is rated at 65 W, and the Intel part at 45 W.

The socket and platform fields diverge. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM5, and the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. The process node for AMD is 4 nm from TSMC, while Intel uses its own 10 nm process. The codenames are Granite Ridge for AMD and Bartlett Lake for Intel.

Cache configurations vary. L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core, but L2 is 1 MB per core on the AMD part versus 2 MB per core on the Intel part. L3 is 32 MB on the AMD chip and 24 MB on the Intel chip. The AMD part has no integrated graphics, while the Intel part includes UHD Graphics 770.

PCIe lane counts differ, with 24 lanes on the AMD chip and 16 lanes on the Intel chip, both at Gen 5. Memory support shows AMD limited to DDR5, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The launch MSRP for the AMD part is $289, and for the Intel part it is $232. The AMD multiplier is unlocked; the Intel multiplier is locked. Production status is active for both. Release dates put the AMD part at September 15, 2025, and the Intel part at March 8, 2026.

The AMD part has a recorded transistor count of 8,315 million and a die size of 70.6 mm². The Intel part has no transistor count or die size recorded. The market segment for both is desktop, and both support ECC memory with a dual-channel memory bus. The average benchmark score for the AMD part is 69,996, and for the Intel part it is zero.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-thread benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has a PassMark multi-thread score of 36,470. The Intel Core 5 223PTE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is rated at 65 W, and the Intel Core 5 223PTE is rated at 45 W.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and the Intel Core 5 223PTE have ECC memory support recorded as true.

Q: Which processor includes integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PTE includes UHD Graphics 770. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has no integrated graphics, recorded as N/A.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700F has an average benchmark score of 69,996. It is 0.2% behind the Intel Core i7-14700KF at 70,163, 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX at 69,875, 0.7% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X at 69,515, and 0.9% ahead of the Intel Core i7-14700K at 69,355.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core 5 223PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5.