AMD Ryzen 7 2700 vs Intel Core i7-8809G Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 7 2700 and the Intel Core i7-8809G are both 65 W parts that land at the 48th percentile of all CPUs, but their benchmark profiles could not be more different. The Ryzen 7 2700 wins three of the four head-to-head comparisons, often by massive margins, while the Intel chip takes a single, narrow victory in Geekbench single-core. The average benchmark scores are nearly identical — 2320 for the AMD versus 2307 for the Intel, a 0.6% difference — but that average masks a fundamental split between multi-threaded dominance and single-threaded agility.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most lopsided result in this comparison is Cinebench R15 multi-core, where the Ryzen 7 2700 scores 1551 against the i7-8809G's 724. That is a 114.2% advantage — the AMD chip more than doubles the Intel part's output in this heavily threaded workload. The explanation lies in core count: the Ryzen 7 2700 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the i7-8809G has 4 cores and 8 threads. In a render test that scales with thread count, the AMD part simply has twice the parallel resources to bring to bear.

Single-core Cinebench R15 also goes to AMD, though by a smaller margin. The Ryzen 7 2700 posts 161 versus 102 for the i7-8809G, a 57.8% lead. This is a surprising result given that the Intel part has a higher boost clock (4.20 GHz versus 4.10 GHz), but the data is unambiguous: in this particular test, AMD's Zen architecture delivers substantially better per-thread performance than Intel's Kaby Lake-G.

Geekbench multi-core follows the same pattern as Cinebench R15 multi-core. The Ryzen 7 2700 scores 6475, while the i7-8809G manages 4590. The 41.1% delta is smaller than the Cinebench gap, but it reinforces the conclusion that the AMD chip's extra cores and threads translate into a consistent, large advantage in multi-threaded Geekbench workloads.

The one bright spot for Intel is Geekbench single-core. Here the i7-8809G scores 1401 against the Ryzen 7 2700's 1094, a 21.9% margin in Intel's favor. This is the only benchmark in the head-to-head set where the Intel part wins, and it is a meaningful one: single-threaded performance remains critical for many everyday applications, legacy software, and lightly threaded games. The i7-8809G's higher boost clock of 4.20 GHz likely contributes to this win, though the Ryzen 7 2700's 4.10 GHz boost is close.

It is also importantly the i7-8809G has additional Cinebench R20 and R23 scores in its benchmark record — 3017 and 7185 multi-core, 425 and 1014 single-core — but no corresponding Ryzen 7 2700 results exist in the data, so no direct head-to-head comparison is possible for those tests. The available evidence, however, suggests the Ryzen 7 2700 would hold its multi-threaded edge in newer Cinebench versions, given its 114.2% lead in R15 multi-core.

Architecture Differences

The Ryzen 7 2700 is built on AMD's Zen architecture, specifically the Zen+ refinement known as Pinnacle Ridge, and manufactured on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries. It packs 4,800 million transistors into a 213 mm² die. The i7-8809G, by contrast, uses Intel's Kaby Lake architecture (Kaby Lake-G family) on a 14 nm process fabricated by Intel. Intel does not disclose transistor count or die size for this part in the available data.

Cache configurations differ significantly. The Ryzen 7 2700 has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The i7-8809G has 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and only 8 MB of shared L3. The AMD part's larger cache hierarchy is consistent with its multi-threaded strength, as each of its 8 cores has more private cache, and the shared L3 is double the size.

Memory support is another differentiator. Both parts support DDR4, but the Ryzen 7 2700 specifies dual-channel memory with a bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s, while the i7-8809G has no memory bus or bandwidth figures listed. The AMD chip also uses AMD Socket AM4 and supports PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part uses Intel BGA 2270 and has no PCIe lane information in the data.

The most striking architectural difference is integrated graphics. The i7-8809G includes Radeon RX Vega M GH graphics, making it a mobile processor with a powerful GPU built in. The Ryzen 7 2700 has no integrated graphics at all — it requires a discrete GPU to produce any display output. This is a fundamental design divergence: the Intel part targets compact mobile systems where space is at a premium, while the AMD part is a desktop processor that assumes a separate graphics card will be installed.

Other differences: the Ryzen 7 2700 has an unlocked multiplier, meaning overclocking is supported, while the i7-8809G's multiplier is locked. The AMD part is a desktop market segment product; the Intel part is mobile. The Ryzen 7 2700 was released on 2018-04-18 with a launch MSRP of $299; the i7-8809G was released earlier, on 2018-01-31, with no launch price recorded. Both parts have a 65 W TDP and do not support ECC memory.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear conclusion: the Ryzen 7 2700 is the superior processor for multi-threaded workloads. Its 114.2% lead in Cinebench R15 multi-core and 41.1% lead in Geekbench multi-core are decisive. Anyone running render tasks, video encoding, compilation, or any workload that scales across cores will see roughly double the throughput from the AMD part in the most extreme case. The Ryzen 7 2700 also wins single-core Cinebench R15 by 57.8%, making it the better choice even in some lightly threaded scenarios.

The i7-8809G's sole win — Geekbench single-core by 21.9% — does not overturn the overall picture, but it does define the Intel part's niche. For applications that are strictly single-threaded and rely on Geekbench's specific workload mix, the i7-8809G is faster. Additionally, its integrated Radeon RX Vega M GH graphics make it a viable choice for compact systems where a discrete GPU cannot be installed, a capability the Ryzen 7 2700 lacks entirely.

The average benchmark scores tell the story of near-equality: 2320 for the Ryzen 7 2700 versus 2307 for the i7-8809G, with a delta of just 0.6%. But averages obscure the distribution. The AMD part wins big where it wins, and the Intel part wins small. For most users, the Ryzen 7 2700's multi-threaded advantage will matter more than the i7-8809G's single-thread edge, simply because multi-threaded workloads are more common in modern computing.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 2700 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i7-8809G has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: How much faster is the Ryzen 7 2700 in Cinebench R15 multi-core?

A: The Ryzen 7 2700 scores 1551 versus 724 for the i7-8809G, a 114.2% advantage.

Q: In which benchmark does the Intel Core i7-8809G outperform the Ryzen 7 2700?

A: The i7-8809G wins Geekbench single-core with a score of 1401 against the Ryzen 7 2700's 1094, a 21.9% margin.

Q: Does the Ryzen 7 2700 have integrated graphics?

A: No, the Ryzen 7 2700 has no integrated graphics. The Intel Core i7-8809G includes Radeon RX Vega M GH graphics.

Q: What are the process nodes for these two processors?

A: The Ryzen 7 2700 is built on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries, while the Intel Core i7-8809G uses a 14 nm process at Intel.

Q: Are both processors in the same performance percentile?

A: Yes, both are at the 48th percentile of all CPUs, and their average benchmark scores are close: 2320 for the Ryzen 7 2700 and 2307 for the i7-8809G.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 7 2700 wins in Cinebench R15 multi-core (1551 vs 724, +114.2%) and single-core (161 vs 102, +57.8%), plus Geekbench multi-core (6475 vs 4590, +41.1%). This makes it the clear choice for video rendering, 3D modeling, software compilation, data processing, and any workload that uses more than four cores. The fact that it also wins Cinebench single-core means it is not a pure multi-threaded specialist — it holds its own even in lighter tasks, with the notable exception of Geekbench single-core.

The Intel Core i7-8809G wins Geekbench single-core (1401 vs 1094, +21.9%). This is its only head-to-head victory, but it is a meaningful one for applications that are bound by single-thread performance, such as some legacy software, certain database operations, and older games that do not utilize multiple cores effectively. The i7-8809G's integrated Radeon RX Vega M GH graphics also make it suitable for compact, low-power systems where adding a discrete GPU is not an option — a capability the Ryzen 7 2700 cannot match because it has no integrated graphics at all.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category. The Ryzen 7 2700 has 8 cores and 16 threads; the i7-8809G has 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks are close — 3.20 GHz for AMD versus 3.10 GHz for Intel — but boost clocks favor Intel at 4.20 GHz versus 4.10 GHz. Both have a 65 W TDP.

The socket is a major difference: the Ryzen 7 2700 uses AMD Socket AM4, while the i7-8809G uses Intel BGA 2270, which is a soldered mobile socket. The process node favors AMD at 12 nm versus Intel's 14 nm. Cache sizes are larger on the AMD part: 96 KB L1 per core versus 64 KB, 512 KB L2 per core versus 256 KB, and 16 MB shared L3 versus 8 MB.

Memory support shows the Ryzen 7 2700 with dual-channel DDR4 and 46.9 GB/s bandwidth; the i7-8809G lists DDR4 support but no memory bus or bandwidth details. PCIe is specified for AMD as Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes, while Intel's PCIe configuration is not listed. The Ryzen 7 2700 has an unlocked multiplier and a launch MSRP of $299; the i7-8809G has a locked multiplier and no launch MSRP recorded. The AMD part is a desktop processor with no integrated graphics; the Intel part is a mobile processor with Radeon RX Vega M GH graphics. The Ryzen 7 2700's part number is YD2700BBM88AF; no part number is listed for the i7-8809G.