AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs Intel Core 7 253PTE Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE records an average benchmark score of 34962, which places it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has an average score of 33089, placing it in the 83rd percentile.

Q: How do the two processors compare in multi-core rendering workloads?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE leads in Cinebench R23 multi-core with a score of 21276, which is 19.5% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G's 17128. However, in the older Cinebench R15 multi-core test, the AMD processor wins with 2693 versus 2144, a 25.6% advantage.

Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head benchmark comparisons?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G wins 10 of the 15 recorded head-to-head benchmarks, while the Intel Core 7 253PTE wins 5. The AMD processor's wins are concentrated in PassMark system-level tests, while Intel takes the Cinebench rendering tests and two PassMark math workloads.

Q: What are the single-thread performance differences?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE wins Cinebench R23 single-core with 3003 against 1817, a 39.5% margin, and Cinebench R15 single-core with 302 against 286, a 5.3% margin. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G wins PassMark single-thread with 3928 versus 3794, a 3.5% advantage.

Q: Do the two processors use the same memory technology?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G supports only DDR5 memory, while the Intel Core 7 253PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the Intel processor has a slightly higher memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s compared to 83.2 GB/s for the AMD.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel processor also has a larger L3 cache at 33 MB shared, compared to 16 MB shared on the AMD.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G is built on the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix codename, manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The design uses 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. Each core has 64 KB of L1 cache and 1 MB of L2 cache, with a shared 16 MB L3 cache. The processor uses AMD Socket AM5 and supports DDR5 memory exclusively.

The Intel Core 7 253PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename with a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. Each core has 80 KB of L1 cache and 2 MB of L2 cache, with a larger shared 33 MB L3 cache. The socket is Intel Socket 1700, and memory support covers both DDR4 and DDR5. The Intel processor has ECC memory support, while the AMD does not.

The integrated graphics differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G includes the Radeon 780M, while the Intel Core 7 253PTE uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD processor's graphics solution is generally considered more capable for integrated graphics workloads, though the database records no direct GPU benchmarks for either part.

The power envelope also separates the two. The AMD processor has a 65 W TDP with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel processor has a lower 45 W TDP but a higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz and a much lower base clock of 1.80 GHz. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked.

PCIe support differs as well. The AMD processor provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while the Intel processor provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The Intel implementation offers a newer PCIe generation but fewer total lanes.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G dominates in PassMark system-level workloads. It wins data compression by 40.2%, data encryption by 47.4%, extended instructions by 70%, prime number finding by 25.6%, multithread by 26.6%, physics by 25%, and random string sorting by 63.1%. It also takes PassMark single-thread by 3.5%. These results suggest the AMD architecture handles diverse instruction patterns and memory-intensive operations efficiently. The physics test win of 25% and the multithread win of 26.6% indicate strong all-around throughput in varied tasks.

The Intel Core 7 253PTE wins in Cinebench rendering workloads, particularly the R23 versions. The 39.5% single-core advantage in R23 shows strong per-thread performance, and the 19.5% multi-core advantage in R23 indicates the additional cores and threads translate into rendering wins. The Intel processor also wins PassMark floating-point math by 5% and integer math by 13.8%. These are compute-heavy workloads where the higher boost clock and larger cache likely contribute.

The split is clear: AMD takes the broader system-level suite, Intel takes the rendering and pure math workloads. The AMD processor wins 10 benchmarks, Intel wins 5. Users running varied application mixes may prefer the AMD's consistency, while those focused on rendering or math-heavy tasks might favor the Intel.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors:

• Cores: AMD 8, Intel 10
• Threads: AMD 16, Intel 20
• Base clock: AMD 4.20 GHz, Intel 1.80 GHz
• Boost clock: AMD 5.10 GHz, Intel 5.40 GHz
• TDP: AMD 65 W, Intel 45 W
• Socket: AMD Socket AM5, Intel Socket 1700
• Architecture: AMD Zen 4, Intel not specified
• Codename: AMD Phoenix, Intel Bartlett Lake
• Process node: AMD 4 nm, Intel 10 nm
• Foundry: AMD TSMC, Intel Intel
• Transistors: AMD 25,000 million, Intel not specified
• Die size: AMD 178 mm², Intel not specified
• L1 cache: AMD 64 KB per core, Intel 80 KB per core
• L2 cache: AMD 1 MB per core, Intel 2 MB per core
• L3 cache: AMD 16 MB shared, Intel 33 MB shared
• Memory support: AMD DDR5 only, Intel DDR4 and DDR5
• Memory bandwidth: AMD 83.2 GB/s, Intel 89.6 GB/s
• ECC memory: AMD false, Intel true
• PCIe: AMD Gen 4, 20 lanes, Intel Gen 5, 16 lanes
• Integrated graphics: AMD Radeon 780M, Intel UHD Graphics 730
• Multiplier unlocked: AMD true, Intel false
• Part number: AMD 100-000001236, Intel SA4QK

The release dates differ by over two years. The AMD launched on January 7, 2024, while the Intel is dated March 8, 2026.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest AMD win comes in PassMark extended instructions, where the Ryzen 7 8700G scores 29067 against 17099 for the Intel, a 70% advantage. This is the most decisive gap in the entire comparison. Random string sorting follows with a 63.1% margin (46025 versus 28227). Data encryption shows a 47.4% lead (22842 versus 15500), data compression a 40.2% lead (386811 versus 275828), and multithread a 26.6% lead (31690 versus 25031). Prime number finding and Cinebench R15 multi-core each show 25.6% AMD leads, with physics at 25% and PassMark single-thread at 3.5%.

The Intel wins are led by Cinebench R23 single-core, where the Core 7 253PTE scores 3003 against 1817, a 39.5% margin. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 19.5% Intel lead (21276 versus 17128). PassMark integer math goes to Intel by 13.8% (119552 versus 103107), and floating-point math by 5% (67209 versus 63815). The smallest Intel win is Cinebench R15 single-core at 5.3% (302 versus 286).

The pattern is striking. The AMD's biggest wins are in data handling, encryption, and sorting workloads, where it more than doubles Intel's advantage in several cases. The Intel's biggest wins are in rendering and math, with the R23 single-core result being particularly notable. The average benchmark scores tell a different story: Intel's 34962 average is 5.7% higher than AMD's 33089, despite AMD winning more head-to-head tests. This suggests the Intel's wins are in heavier workloads that carry more weight in the average score calculation.

The Verdict

The data points to two distinct usage profiles. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G wins the majority of head-to-head tests, with 10 wins to Intel's 5. Its advantages are largest in data encryption, data compression, extended instructions, and random string sorting, all by margins of 40% or more. These are common in database work, file handling, and security-related tasks. The PassMark multithread win of 26.6% and physics win of 25% further support a balanced all-round performer.

The Intel Core 7 253PTE counters with a higher average benchmark score of 34962 versus 33089, driven by strong rendering performance. The 39.5% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core is the largest single-thread advantage in the comparison, and the 19.5% multi-core lead in the same test shows the extra cores matter for rendering. The Intel processor also has a higher boost clock at 5.40 GHz and a larger L3 cache at 33 MB, which likely contribute to its math workload wins.

For rendering, video encoding, or other heavily threaded compute tasks, the Intel's Cinebench results and higher average score make it the stronger candidate. For varied system workloads, encryption, compression, and sorting, the AMD's consistent wins across seven PassMark tests present a compelling case. The AMD also offers an unlocked multiplier for those seeking overclocking, while the Intel is locked. The Intel supports ECC memory and both DDR4 and DDR5, plus PCIe Gen 5, which may matter for specific platform requirements. The choice depends on whether the workload leans toward the AMD's diverse system-level strengths or the Intel's rendering and math dominance.