AMD Ryzen 7 9700F vs Intel Core Ultra X7 368H Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits these two processors into distinct usage profiles. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F takes 7 of the 11 recorded head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H wins 4. The AMD part dominates in general computing throughput, integer-heavy workloads, and single-thread responsiveness. The Intel part counters with wins in encryption, prime number calculation, floating-point math, and the physics simulation test.

For desktop productivity, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is the stronger choice. Its PassMark multi-thread score of 36,470 beats the Intel's 32,956 by 10.7 percent. That gap matters for rendering, compilation, and other workloads that scale across all cores. The single-thread result is even more decisive: 4,691 versus 4,005, a 17.1 percent advantage. Applications that rely on one or two fast cores, such as legacy software or lightly threaded games, will favor the AMD chip.

The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H, despite being a mobile part with a 25 W TDP, wins the workloads that stress vector units and memory bandwidth. Its floating-point math score of 105,681 is 26.2 percent higher than the AMD's 77,955. The physics test, which often correlates with simulation and rigid-body dynamics, goes to Intel by 25.7 percent (2,857 versus 2,122). Encryption also favors Intel: 25,228 versus 21,488, a 14.8 percent edge. The prime number test shows the largest Intel win at 43 percent (321 versus 183), which suggests its integer pipeline handles certain algorithmic patterns differently than AMD's Zen 5 design.

The AMD chip wins data compression by 34.9 percent (421,988 versus 312,927), extended instructions by 31.2 percent (33,688 versus 25,669), and integer math by 37.1 percent (120,788 versus 88,083). It also leads random string sorting by 20.5 percent (45,890 versus 38,093). These results point to a processor that is broadly faster in everyday tasks, file archiving, and general application logic.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is a desktop part built on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge, using TSMC's 4 nm process. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H is a mobile processor on the Panther Lake architecture, using Intel's 3 nm process. It has 16 cores and 16 threads, meaning it lacks simultaneous multithreading. Its base clock is 2.00 GHz with a 5.00 GHz boost.

The cache layouts differ significantly. AMD provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3. Intel gives each core 192 KB of L1 and 2.5 MB of L2, but only 18 MB of shared L3. The larger L3 on the AMD part likely contributes to its compression and sorting wins, since those workloads benefit from keeping more working data on-die.

Memory support also separates them. The AMD chip uses dual-channel DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel part uses dual-channel LPDDR5X with 153.6 GB/s, a 71 percent bandwidth advantage. That explains Intel's strong floating-point and physics results, which are often memory-bandwidth sensitive. AMD supports ECC memory; Intel does not.

The platform differences are stark. AMD uses Socket AM5 with 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU and an unlocked multiplier. The 9700F has no integrated graphics. Intel uses BGA 2540, a soldered mobile package, with only 4 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU. It includes Arc B390 integrated graphics, which makes it viable in systems without a discrete GPU. The Intel multiplier is locked.

The AMD chip has a 65 W TDP, while the Intel part draws only 25 W. The AMD transistor count is 8,315 million on a 70.6 mm² die. Intel does not report transistor count or die size in the database. The AMD chip was released on September 15, 2025, with a launch MSRP of $289. The Intel part's release date is January 4, 2026, and no launch MSRP is recorded.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single victory belongs to Intel in the prime number test. Intel scores 321 against AMD's 183, a 43 percent margin. This is the kind of workload that rewards a wide core count and efficient branch handling, and the Intel design clearly executes it better.

AMD's biggest win is integer math at 37.1 percent. The 120,788 score versus 88,083 shows a substantial advantage in arithmetic-heavy code. Data compression follows closely at 34.9 percent, with AMD posting 421,988 against Intel's 312,927. Extended instructions, a test that exercises SIMD and specialized operations, goes to AMD by 31.2 percent (33,688 versus 25,669).

The multi-thread test, which is a strong proxy for overall throughput, goes to AMD by 10.7 percent. That is a meaningful margin, but it is smaller than the gap in several single-workload tests. The reason is likely Intel's higher memory bandwidth, which helps keep 16 cores fed even without hyperthreading.

Single-thread performance is a clear AMD win at 17.1 percent. Both the PassMark single_thread and singlethread entries record identical values: 4,691 for AMD and 4,005 for Intel. This suggests the Zen 5 core has a higher instruction-per-clock capability than Panther Lake at comparable boost frequencies.

Intel's floating-point math win of 26.2 percent is notable because it runs contrary to AMD's general integer advantage. The physics test, at 25.7 percent in Intel's favor, reinforces that pattern. These two results, combined with the encryption win at 14.8 percent, show that Intel's architecture has specific strengths in scientific and cryptographic workloads.

The overall average benchmark score tells a different story. AMD's average is 69,996, which places it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. Intel's average is 40,518, in the 87th percentile. The nearest rivals for AMD include the Ryzen 9 7940HX at 69,875 (0.2 percent behind) and the Core i7-14700KF at 70,163 (0.2 percent ahead). Intel's nearest rivals are the Core 7 253PE at 40,557 (0.1 percent behind) and the Core 5 223PE at 40,585 (0.2 percent behind). The AMD part sits in a much higher performance tier overall.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H has 16 cores, while the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has 8 cores. Both have 16 threads, because Intel does not enable simultaneous multithreading on this part.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F have integrated graphics?

A: No. The database lists integrated graphics as N/A for the AMD chip. The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H includes Arc B390 integrated graphics.

Q: Which chip is faster in single-threaded workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F scores 4,691 in the PassMark single-thread test, which is 17.1 percent higher than the Intel's 4,005.

Q: Why does Intel win the floating-point and physics tests?

A: The Intel part records 105,681 in floating-point math versus 77,955 for AMD, a 26.2 percent edge. It also wins the physics test by 25.7 percent. This likely relates to its 153.6 GB/s LPDDR5X memory bandwidth, which is higher than the AMD's 89.6 GB/s DDR5 bandwidth.

Q: What is the TDP difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has a 65 W TDP. The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H has a 25 W TDP, which reflects its mobile design target.

Q: How do their overall benchmark averages compare?

A: The AMD chip has an average benchmark score of 69,996 and sits in the 94th percentile. The Intel chip averages 40,518 and sits in the 87th percentile.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split by use case. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is the better desktop processor for general-purpose computing. It wins multi-thread performance by 10.7 percent, single-thread performance by 17.1 percent, and dominates integer math, compression, and sorting workloads. Its 94th percentile standing and average score of 69,996 place it among high-end desktop parts, comparable to the Core i7-14700KF and Ryzen 9 7950X.

The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H is a mobile processor with a different job. Its 25 W TDP and integrated Arc B390 graphics make it suitable for laptops and compact systems. It wins specific workloads: floating-point math by 26.2 percent, physics by 25.7 percent, encryption by 14.8 percent, and prime number calculation by 43 percent. Its higher memory bandwidth of 153.6 GB/s gives it an edge in data-streaming scenarios.

Users who need raw desktop throughput, fast single-core response, and strong compression or integer performance should choose the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F. Users who require a low-power mobile chip with integrated graphics and strong floating-point or encryption performance should consider the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H. The benchmark record does not show one chip as universally superior; it shows two architectures optimized for different market segments.