AMD Ryzen 7 8700F vs Intel Core 9 273PQE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a decisive sweep: the Intel Core 9 273PQE wins all 17 head-to-head comparisons recorded in the database, with the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F registering zero wins. The margin is consistent and substantial across every workload category.

Starting with the Cinebench suite, the Intel part leads by nearly identical margins in both single-thread and multi-thread tests. In Cinebench R23, the Intel Core 9 273PQE scores 39190 against the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F's 26646, a 32% advantage. The single-core R23 result shows the same pattern: 5532 versus 3761, again a 32% gap. This consistency extends to Cinebench R15 and R20, where the delta holds at roughly 32% in both multi-core and single-core runs. The R15 single-core result is 557 versus 378 (32.1% difference), while the R20 single-core test shows 2323 versus 1579 (32% difference).

The Passmark suite paints an even starker picture in certain tests. The largest deltas appear in floating-point math and prime number finding. In floating-point math, the Intel chip scores 125546 versus 62629, a 50.1% advantage. The find-prime-numbers test shows 198 versus 98, a 50.5% gap. These two results indicate that the Intel processor has a decisive edge in heavily arithmetic workloads, likely stemming from its higher boost clock and core count.

Integer math also favors Intel significantly: 164629 versus 100371, a 39% lead. The physics test shows a 43.6% difference (2754 versus 1553), while multithread performance in Passmark is 46107 versus 30893, a 33% gap. Data compression sees a 35.4% difference (585752 versus 378160), and data encryption shows a 25.4% lead (29636 versus 22117).

The narrower margins are still firmly in Intel's favor. Random string sorting shows a 14.6% difference (53167 versus 45425), and single-thread performance in Passmark is 4573 versus 3872, a 15.3% gap. Extended instructions show a 26.5% difference (38743 versus 28474).

What stands out is the uniformity of Intel's advantage. There is no test where the AMD processor closes the gap to single digits. The smallest delta is 14.6% in random string sorting, which is still a substantial margin. The data suggests that the Intel Core 9 273PQE is not merely faster in specific niches but broadly superior across all measured workloads.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and manufacturing processes. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 9 273PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. This process gap is significant: the AMD chip packs 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die, while the Intel chip's transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database.

Core configurations differ markedly. The AMD processor has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel processor has 12 cores and 24 threads. This 50% core advantage and 50% thread advantage directly explains much of the multi-threaded benchmark deltas. The Intel chip's base clock is lower at 3.40 GHz compared to AMD's 4.10 GHz, but the Intel boost clock is substantially higher at 5.90 GHz versus 5.00 GHz. This higher boost ceiling contributes to the single-thread performance edge.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. The AMD chip uses 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. The Intel chip has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3. The larger L3 cache on the Intel side (36 MB versus 16 MB) likely helps in workloads with large working sets.

Memory support is another differentiator. The AMD processor supports only DDR5, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The recorded memory bandwidth shows Intel at 89.6 GB/s versus AMD's 83.2 GB/s, a modest but real advantage. The Intel chip also supports ECC memory, which the AMD chip does not.

PCIe connectivity differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel chip includes integrated graphics in the form of UHD Graphics 770, whereas the AMD chip has no integrated graphics. The Intel processor is not multiplier-unlocked, while the AMD chip is unlocked for overclocking.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous. The Intel Core 9 273PQE outperforms the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F in every recorded test, with margins ranging from 14.6% to 50.5%. The Intel part also sits at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs in the database, compared to the AMD chip's 82nd percentile. The average benchmark score for the Intel processor is 66099, more than double the AMD's 30746.

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F's nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS (0.4% behind), Intel Core i5-13600H (0.6% ahead), Intel Core Ultra 5 225T (0.9% ahead), and Intel Core i7-13700TE (0.9% behind). The Intel Core 9 273PQE's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus (0.1% behind), AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D (0.3% ahead), Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus (1.1% behind), and AMD EPYC 4465P (1.2% behind). This placement indicates the Intel chip competes in a higher performance tier.

From the data alone, the Intel Core 9 273PQE is the stronger processor for any workload that benefits from the measured benchmarks. The 12-core, 24-thread configuration, higher boost clock, larger cache, and higher memory bandwidth all contribute to its dominance. The AMD chip's advantages are limited to its lower base clock power characteristics, its unlocked multiplier, and its newer 4 nm process node, but these do not translate into benchmark wins.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F | Intel Core 9 273PQE |

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

| Cores | 8 | 12 |

| Threads | 16 | 24 |

| Base clock | 4.10 GHz | 3.40 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 5.90 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 125 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

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

| L1 cache | 64 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

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

| L3 cache | 16 MB shared | 36 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| ECC memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

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

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Release date | 2024-03-31 | 2026-03-08 |

| Launch MSRP | $270 | $589 |

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the single-core performance difference in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE scores 5532 in Cinebench R23 single-core, compared to the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F's 3761, a 32% advantage for Intel.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F support ECC memory?

A: No, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F does not support ECC memory. The Intel Core 9 273PQE does support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE includes UHD Graphics 770. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has no integrated graphics.

Q: What is the largest benchmark margin between the two processors?

A: The largest margin is in Passmark's find-prime-numbers test, where the Intel Core 9 273PQE scores 198 versus 98 for the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F, a 50.5% difference.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE has a boost clock of 5.90 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F boosts to 5.00 GHz.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PQE wins every recorded benchmark, so the use-case split is about the degree of advantage rather than which processor wins a given category.

For heavily arithmetic and physics-based workloads, the Intel chip's advantage is largest. Floating-point math shows a 50.1% lead, and the find-prime-numbers test shows a 50.5% lead. These results suggest tasks like scientific computing, financial modeling, and any simulation-heavy applications would see the biggest gains from choosing the Intel processor. The physics test, with a 43.6% advantage, reinforces this pattern for game physics or engineering simulations.

For integer-heavy tasks, the Intel chip leads by 39% in integer math and 33% in Passmark's multithread test. Data compression shows a 35.4% lead, indicating that archiving, database operations, and file compression workloads would benefit substantially. Data encryption shows a 25.4% lead, which matters for security-focused applications and VPN or disk encryption scenarios.

The smallest Intel advantages appear in single-threaded performance. Passmark single-thread shows a 15.3% gap, and random string sorting shows a 14.6% gap. While the Intel chip still wins these tests, the margin is narrower. This suggests that for lightly threaded applications where single-core speed matters most, the AMD chip is relatively closer, though still behind. The AMD processor's 65 W TDP compared to Intel's 125 W indicates lower power draw, which may matter in systems where thermal limits or power budgets are constrained.

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F's unlocked multiplier offers overclocking potential that the Intel chip lacks. However, the recorded data shows no overclocked benchmark results, so the practical benefit remains unquantified in this database. The AMD chip also uses a smaller 4 nm process and a newer socket (AM5), which may have platform longevity implications, but benchmark results do not reflect any advantage from these factors.

For any user prioritizing the measured performance metrics in this database, the Intel Core 9 273PQE is the clear choice. The AMD processor's only potential advantages lie outside the benchmark suite, such as lower power consumption and overclocking flexibility, which the data cannot confirm as performance equalizers.