AMD Ryzen 7 8700F vs Intel Core i9-14901KE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F and the Intel Core i9-14901KE. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and the win counters for both processors are zero. Because of this, any comparison between the two must rely on the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F's recorded benchmark scores, its percentile ranking, and its nearest rival data, while the Intel Core i9-14901KE has no benchmark scores recorded in the database at all.

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F posts an average benchmark score of 30746 across all recorded tests. Its percentile ranking against all CPUs is 82, meaning it outperforms 82 percent of all processors in the database. The nearest rivals for the Ryzen 7 8700F are the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS with an average score of 30879 and a delta of negative 0.4 percent, the Intel Core i5-13600H with an average score of 30548 and a delta of positive 0.6 percent, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T with an average score of 30468 and a delta of positive 0.9 percent, and the Intel Core i7-13700TE with an average score of 31028 and a delta of negative 0.9 percent. These deltas are all within one percent of the Ryzen 7 8700F's average score, indicating that the 8700F sits in a tightly clustered performance band.

Looking at the Ryzen 7 8700F's individual benchmark results, the Cinebench R23 multicore score is 26646, while the single-core score is 3761. The Cinebench R20 multicore result is 11191, and the single-core result is 1579. In Cinebench R15, the multicore score is 2685 and the single-core score is 378. Geekbench multicore is 13523, and Geekbench single-core is 2290.

In 3DMark tests, the 16-thread score is 7883, the 2-thread score is 1989, the 4-thread score is 3839, the 8-thread score is 6559, the max-threads score is 7861, and the single-thread score is 1008.

PassMark results for the Ryzen 7 8700F include data compression at 378160, data encryption at 22117, extended instructions at 28474, find prime numbers at 98, floating point math at 62629, integer math at 100371, multithread at 30893, physics at 1553, random string sorting at 45425, and single-thread at 3872. The PassMark single-thread result appears twice in the database with the same value of 3872.

The Intel Core i9-14901KE has no benchmark scores recorded. Its average benchmark score is 0, and its percentile ranking is 50. It has no nearest rivals listed. Therefore, every quantitative comparison in this analysis relies exclusively on the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F's measured results and the surrounding context of its nearest rivals.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The transistor count is 25,000 million, and the die size is 178 mm². It belongs to the 8000 series and the Ryzen 7 generation. The Intel Core i9-14901KE uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The die size is 257 mm², while the transistor count is not recorded in the database. It belongs to the Core 14th Gen series and the Core i9 generation, with the Raptor Lake Refresh designation.

Both processors have 8 cores and 16 threads, so the core and thread counts are identical. The base clock for the Ryzen 7 8700F is 4.10 GHz, and the boost clock is 5.00 GHz. The Intel Core i9-14901KE has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.80 GHz. The Intel part has a higher boost clock by 0.80 GHz, while the AMD part has a higher base clock by 0.30 GHz.

The thermal design power differs substantially. The Ryzen 7 8700F has a TDP of 65 watts, while the Core i9-14901KE has a TDP of 125 watts. That is a difference of 60 watts, with the Intel processor drawing more power under load.

The cache hierarchy is different between the two. The Ryzen 7 8700F has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i9-14901KE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor has more cache at every level: 16 KB more L1 per core, 1 MB more L2 per core, and 20 MB more L3 shared cache.

Memory support differs as well. The Ryzen 7 8700F supports DDR5 memory only, with a dual-channel memory bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Core i9-14901KE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, also with a dual-channel memory bus, but its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database. The Ryzen 7 8700F does not support ECC memory, while the Core i9-14901KE does support ECC memory.

PCIe specifications differ. The Ryzen 7 8700F uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The Core i9-14901KE uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD processor has more PCIe lanes, but the Intel processor has a newer PCIe generation.

The integrated graphics also differ. The Ryzen 7 8700F has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A. The Core i9-14901KE includes Intel UHD Graphics 770.

The sockets are different: the Ryzen 7 8700F uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Core i9-14901KE uses Intel Socket 1700. Both processors have an unlocked multiplier. The production status for both is Active.

The release dates differ. The Ryzen 7 8700F was released on 2024-03-31, and the Core i9-14901KE was released on 2024-06-30. The launch MSRP for the Ryzen 7 8700F is documented as $270, while the launch MSRP for the Core i9-14901KE is not recorded in the database.

FAQ

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: Both the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F and the Intel Core i9-14901KE have 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901KE has a boost clock of 5.80 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel processor boosts 0.80 GHz higher.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901KE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor has 20 MB more L3 cache.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F have integrated graphics?

A: No, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A. The Intel Core i9-14901KE includes Intel UHD Graphics 770.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a TDP of 65 watts, and the Intel Core i9-14901KE has a TDP of 125 watts.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901KE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has an average benchmark score of 30746, with a percentile ranking of 82 against all CPUs.

Q: Does the Intel Core i9-14901KE have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No, the Intel Core i9-14901KE has no benchmark scores recorded in the database. Its average benchmark score is 0.

The Verdict

The data available in the database is asymmetric. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a full set of benchmark results, a percentile ranking of 82, and an average benchmark score of 30746. Its nearest rivals all score within one percent of that average, which places it in a competitive mid-range performance tier. The Intel Core i9-14901KE has no recorded benchmark scores, a percentile ranking of 50, and an average benchmark score of 0. With no measured results, the database cannot confirm any performance advantage for the Intel processor.

The architectural data shows that the Intel Core i9-14901KE has a higher boost clock (5.80 GHz versus 5.00 GHz), more L2 cache per core (2 MB versus 1 MB), more L3 cache (36 MB versus 16 MB), ECC memory support, DDR4 and DDR5 support, and integrated graphics. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a higher base clock (4.10 GHz versus 3.80 GHz), a lower TDP (65 watts versus 125 watts), a smaller die size (178 mm² versus 257 mm²), a smaller process node (4 nm versus 10 nm), more PCIe lanes (20 versus 16), and a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s.

For users selecting strictly on recorded benchmark performance, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F is the only processor with measurable results, so it is the only one that can be evaluated on that basis. For users selecting on specifications alone, the Intel Core i9-14901KE offers a higher boost clock, more cache, ECC memory, and integrated graphics, but also carries a higher TDP and uses a larger process node. The AMD processor offers a lower TDP, a smaller process node, and a higher base clock.

The database shows a percentile ranking of 82 for the AMD part against all CPUs, while the Intel part sits at a percentile ranking of 50. That percentile gap reflects the absence of benchmark data for the Intel processor, not necessarily its true performance, but it is the only recorded figure available.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in the following recorded specifications:

• Architecture: Zen 4 (Phoenix) for the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F, Raptor Lake (Raptor Lake-R) for the Intel Core i9-14901KE
• Process node: 4 nm for AMD, 10 nm for Intel
• Foundry: TSMC for AMD, Intel for Intel
• Transistors: 25,000 million for AMD, not recorded for Intel
• Die size: 178 mm² for AMD, 257 mm² for Intel
• Base clock: 4.10 GHz for AMD, 3.80 GHz for Intel
• Boost clock: 5.00 GHz for AMD, 5.80 GHz for Intel
• TDP: 65 watts for AMD, 125 watts for Intel
• Socket: AMD Socket AM5 for AMD, Intel Socket 1700 for Intel
• L1 cache per core: 64 KB for AMD, 80 KB for Intel
• L2 cache per core: 1 MB for AMD, 2 MB for Intel
• L3 cache shared: 16 MB for AMD, 36 MB for Intel
• Memory support: DDR5 only for AMD, DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel
• Memory bandwidth: 83.2 GB/s for AMD, not recorded for Intel
• ECC memory: false for AMD, true for Intel
• PCIe: Gen 4 with 20 lanes for AMD, Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel
• Integrated graphics: N/A for AMD, UHD Graphics 770 for Intel
• Release date: 2024-03-31 for AMD, 2024-06-30 for Intel
• Launch MSRP: $270 for AMD, not recorded for Intel
• Part number: 100-000001590 for AMD, Q49DSRNJC for Intel

Both processors share the same core count (8), thread count (16), memory bus (dual-channel), market segment (desktop), production status (active), and unlocked multiplier status (true).

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded data, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F wins in several measurable categories. It has a higher base clock, 4.10 GHz compared to 3.80 GHz. It has a lower TDP, 65 watts compared to 125 watts, which suggests lower power draw under sustained load. It is built on a smaller process node, 4 nm compared to 10 nm, and has a smaller die size, 178 mm² compared to 257 mm². It has more PCIe lanes, 20 compared to 16, though at PCIe Gen 4 rather than Gen 5. It has a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, whereas the Intel processor has no recorded memory bandwidth. It also has a recorded launch MSRP of $270, while the Intel processor has no recorded launch MSRP.

The Intel Core i9-14901KE wins in other recorded categories. It has a higher boost clock, 5.80 GHz compared to 5.00 GHz. It has more L1 cache per core, 80 KB compared to 64 KB. It has more L2 cache per core, 2 MB compared to 1 MB. It has more L3 cache, 36 MB compared to 16 MB. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD processor supports DDR5 only. It supports ECC memory, while the AMD processor does not. It has integrated graphics with Intel UHD Graphics 770, while the AMD processor has no integrated graphics. It uses PCIe Gen 5, while the AMD processor uses PCIe Gen 4.

For benchmark performance, the database only contains results for the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 26646, its Geekbench multicore score is 13523, and its PassMark multithread score is 30893. The Intel Core i9-14901KE has no benchmark scores, so the database cannot assign it any benchmark wins.

The use-case split follows directly from the data. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F is the processor with measured performance, a percentile ranking of 82, and a lower TDP, making it the choice where recorded benchmark results and power efficiency are the deciding factors. The Intel Core i9-14901KE is the processor with a higher boost clock, more cache, ECC memory support, and integrated graphics, making it the choice where those specific features matter more than recorded benchmark data. Because the Intel processor has no benchmark scores, any performance claim for it would be unsupported by the database.