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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F and the Intel Core i9-14901TE. The recorded data shows that the AMD part has a full suite of 25 benchmark scores, while the Intel part has no recorded benchmark scores at all. This means every performance comparison must be made using the AMD processor's absolute scores, its percentile ranking, and the nearest rival data recorded in the database.

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F posts an average benchmark score of 30,746. Its nearest recorded rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS, scores 30,879, which places the 8700F 0.4% behind that chip. The Intel Core i5-13600H scores 30,548, and the 8700F is 0.6% ahead of it. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T scores 30,468, with the 8700F leading by 0.9%. The Intel Core i7-13700TE scores 31,028, and the 8700F trails that part by 0.9%. These deltas are all within a single percentage point, indicating that the 8700F sits in a tight performance cluster around the 30,500 to 31,000 average score range.

The AMD processor's percentile rank against all CPUs in the database is 82, meaning it outperforms 82% of all recorded processors. The Intel Core i9-14901TE carries a percentile rank of 50, and its average benchmark score is recorded as zero due to the absence of test data. The percentile gap between the two parts is substantial, but the Intel chip's lack of scores makes direct arithmetic comparison impossible.

Looking at the AMD part's individual results, the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 26,646 and single-core score of 3,761 show strong rendering throughput. The Geekbench multicore score of 13,523 and single-core score of 2,290 reinforce that picture. In PassMark tests, the multithread score is 30,893, single-thread is 3,872, integer math reaches 100,371, and floating-point math hits 62,629. Data compression scores 378,160, data encryption scores 22,117, and extended instructions score 28,474. The 3DMark results show 7,883 for 16 threads, 7,861 for max threads, 6,559 for 8 threads, 3,839 for 4 threads, 1,989 for 2 threads, and 1,008 for single-thread.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from completely different design families. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F belongs to the 8000 series and uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix codename. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core i9-14901TE is part of the Core 14th Gen lineup, using the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename. It is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a die size of 257 mm². The transistor count for the Intel part is not recorded in the database.

Both parts have 8 cores and 16 threads, so thread count is identical. Clock behavior differs significantly. The AMD chip has a base clock of 4.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel chip has a much lower base clock of 2.30 GHz but a higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The AMD part's higher base clock suggests sustained all-core workloads will run at higher frequencies without boosting, while the Intel part relies more heavily on its boost capability.

Cache layout is another major divider. The AMD processor provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip has more than double the L3 capacity and double the L2 per core, which can benefit workloads with large working sets or frequent data reuse.

Memory support splits the two as well. The AMD part supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database. ECC memory support is absent on the AMD chip, while the Intel chip supports ECC memory, which matters for error-sensitive workloads.

PCIe capabilities differ. The AMD processor uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The Intel processor uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel platform offers newer PCIe generations, though with fewer CPU-attached lanes.

Integrated graphics also separate the two. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has no integrated graphics, which is why the F suffix appears in its name. The Intel Core i9-14901TE includes UHD Graphics 770, so the Intel chip can drive a display without a discrete GPU. The AMD processor requires a dedicated graphics card for any video output.

The power envelopes are distinct. The AMD part has a 65 W TDP, while the Intel part has a 45 W TDP. The Intel chip is rated for lower power draw, which suggests it is positioned for thermally constrained systems, despite carrying the Core i9 name.

Socket compatibility is entirely different. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. These are not interchangeable platforms, so motherboard choice is dictated by the processor selection.

The multiplier unlock status also differs. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has an unlocked multiplier, meaning the user can adjust overclocking parameters. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has a locked multiplier, so overclocking headroom is restricted.

The AMD part was released on 2024-03-31, while the Intel part was released on 2024-06-30. Both are marked as active in production.

The Verdict

The data shows that the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has comprehensive benchmark coverage, with an average score of 30,746 and a percentile rank of 82. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmark scores and sits at the 50th percentile by default ranking. Any decision between these two processors must account for the fact that the database contains zero measured results for the Intel part.

The AMD chip's nearest rivals cluster within roughly one percentage point, placing it among mid-range to upper-mid-range performers. The Intel Core i9-14901TE's 45 W TDP and locked multiplier indicate a low-power, restricted part, while the AMD chip's 65 W TDP and unlocked multiplier suggest more performance headroom. The Intel part does offer ECC memory, integrated graphics, DDR4 compatibility, and a larger L3 cache, but none of those features are validated by benchmark scores in the database.

For buyers who prioritize measured performance, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F is the only part in this comparison with actual recorded results. The Intel Core i9-14901TE cannot be evaluated on performance grounds from the database, only on its architectural specifications.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has an average benchmark score of 30,746. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has an average benchmark score of 0, as no benchmark results are recorded for it.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The 8700F is 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS, 0.6% ahead of the Intel Core i5-13600H, 0.9% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T, and 0.9% behind the Intel Core i7-13700TE.

Q: Do both processors have the same core and thread counts?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F and the Intel Core i9-14901TE have 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

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

Q: Which processor includes integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE includes UHD Graphics 770. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has no integrated graphics.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has a TDP of 65 W. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has a TDP of 45 W.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F wins in measured performance. The database records 25 benchmark scores for it, covering 3DMark, Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, Geekbench, and a wide range of PassMark tests. Its average score of 30,746 and 82nd percentile ranking place it firmly above the median CPU in the database. The unlocked multiplier gives overclocking flexibility that the Intel part lacks. The 65 W TDP allows higher base clocks, with a 4.10 GHz base clock compared to the Intel part's 2.30 GHz. The AMD chip also provides more CPU-attached PCIe lanes, 20 Gen 4 lanes versus 16 Gen 5 lanes on the Intel side, and a faster recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE wins in platform flexibility and feature set, based strictly on recorded specifications. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD part supports only DDR5. ECC memory support is present on the Intel chip but absent on the AMD chip. The Intel part includes UHD Graphics 770, so a system built around it can operate without a separate graphics card. The larger L3 cache, 36 MB shared versus 16 MB shared, and larger per-core L2 cache, 2 MB per core versus 1 MB per core, give the Intel chip a structural advantage in cache-heavy workloads, though no benchmark data confirms this in practice. The 45 W TDP makes the Intel part suited for power-conscious builds. The higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz, compared to 5.00 GHz on the AMD part, gives the Intel chip a nominal clock advantage in lightly threaded burst scenarios.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F and Intel Core i9-14901TE differ in nearly every major specification category. The AMD part uses the Zen 4 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process with a Phoenix codename. The Intel part uses Raptor Lake on a 10 nm Intel process with a Raptor Lake-R codename.

Base clocks differ by 1.80 GHz, with the AMD chip at 4.10 GHz and the Intel chip at 2.30 GHz. Boost clocks differ by 0.50 GHz, with the Intel chip at 5.50 GHz and the AMD chip at 5.00 GHz.

TDP differs by 20 W, with the AMD chip at 65 W and the Intel chip at 45 W.

Cache configurations differ across all levels. L1 is 64 KB per core on the AMD chip versus 80 KB per core on the Intel chip. L2 is 1 MB per core on the AMD chip versus 2 MB per core on the Intel chip. L3 is 16 MB shared on the AMD chip versus 36 MB shared on the Intel chip.

Memory support differs, with DDR5 only on the AMD side and DDR4 plus DDR5 on the Intel side. Memory bandwidth is recorded at 83.2 GB/s for the AMD chip, while no bandwidth figure is recorded for the Intel chip. ECC support is absent on the AMD chip and present on the Intel chip.

PCIe support differs, with Gen 4 and 20 lanes on the AMD chip versus Gen 5 and 16 lanes on the Intel chip. Integrated graphics are absent on the AMD chip and present as UHD Graphics 770 on the Intel chip.

Sockets differ, with AMD Socket AM5 on the AMD side and Intel Socket 1700 on the Intel side. The multiplier is unlocked on the AMD chip and locked on the Intel chip.

Release dates differ by three months, with the AMD chip released on 2024-03-31 and the Intel chip released on 2024-06-30. The launch MSRP for the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F is $270, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the Intel Core i9-14901TE.