CPU Comparison

AMD

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F

CORE STATE Phoenix

CORE SPECS 8 Cores / 16 Threads

CLOCK SPEED 4.1 Base / 5 GHz Turbo

CACHE 16 MB (shared)

MAX TDP 65W

ARCHITECTURE Zen 4

PROCESS 4 nm

LAUNCH DATE 2024

Intel

INTEL

Xeon 6740E

CORE STATE Sierra Forest

CORE SPECS 96 Cores / 96 Threads

CLOCK SPEED 2.4 Base / 3.2 GHz Turbo

CACHE 96 MB (shared)

MAX TDP 250W

ARCHITECTURE Sierra Forest

PROCESS 5 nm

LAUNCH DATE 2024

PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS

3dmark_16_threads

7,883

N/A

3dmark_2_threads

1,989

N/A

3dmark_4_threads

3,839

N/A

3dmark_8_threads

6,559

N/A

3dmark_max_threads

7,861

N/A

3dmark_single_thread

1,008

N/A

cinebench_cinebench_r15_multicore

2,685

6,525

cinebench_cinebench_r15_singlecore

378

921

cinebench_cinebench_r20_multicore

11,191

27,191

cinebench_cinebench_r20_singlecore

1,579

3,838

cinebench_cinebench_r23_multicore

26,646

64,741

cinebench_cinebench_r23_singlecore

3,761

9,140

geekbench_multicore

13,523

N/A

geekbench_singlecore

2,290

N/A

passmark_data_compression

378,160

1,786,845

passmark_data_encryption

22,117

137,106

passmark_extended_instructions

28,474

78,968

passmark_find_prime_numbers

526

passmark_floating_point_math

62,629

309,333

passmark_integer_math

100,371

457,614

passmark_multithread

30,893

76,167

passmark_physics

1,553

7,608

passmark_random_string_sorting

45,425

220,684

passmark_single_thread

3,872

1,997

passmark_singlethread

3,872

1,997

Analysis: AMD Ryzen 7 8700F vs Intel Xeon 6740E

In this direct comparison, the 6740E chip from Intel stands as the undisputed champion. The test results show considerable advantages in most gaming workloads. Whether you're putting together a gaming system, the 6740E chip from Intel delivers better value in this segment. The processor handles complex tasks with capability. It's notably apparent in practical applications.

Ryzen 7 8700F (AMD) isn't ignored altogether, though its benchmark deficit compared to the 6740E chip from Intel is challenging to overlook. In budget-conscious builders, Ryzen 7 8700F (AMD) might nonetheless offer an option assuming the reduced price accounts for its lesser performance. But, when peak capability, the 6740E chip from Intel stands as the obvious victor. The determination is clear. Capability enthusiasts would gravitate toward the 6740E chip from Intel.

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATION

7 8700F

6740E

Core Specs

Cores

96 +1100.0%

Threads

96 +500.0%

Base Clock (GHz)

4.1

2.4 -41.5%

Boost Clock (GHz)

3.2 -36.0%

Frequency (GHz)

4.1

2.4 -41.5%

Turbo Clock (GHz)

3.2 -36.0%

Multiplier

24 -41.5%

SMP CPUs

2 +100.0%

Cache

L1 Cache

64 KB (per core)

96 KB (per core)

L2 Cache

1 MB (per core)

4 MB (per module)

L3 Cache

16 MB (shared)

96 MB (shared)

Power

TDP (W)

250 +284.6%

PPT

61-88 W

—

Configurable TDP

45 W

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Architecture

Zen 4

Sierra Forest

Codename

Phoenix

Sierra Forest

Generation

Ryzen 7 (Zen 4 (Phoenix))

Xeon 6 (Sierra Forest-SP)

Process Size

4 nm

5 nm

Transistors

25,000 million

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Die Size

178 mm²

578 mm²

Foundry

TSMC

Intel

Memory

Memory Support

DDR5

Memory Bus

Dual-channel

Eight-channel

Memory Bandwidth

83.2 GB/s

409.6 GB/s

ECC Memory

Yes

Platform

Socket

AMD Socket AM5

Intel Socket 4710

Chipsets

X670E, X670, B650E, B650, A620

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PCIe

Gen 4, 20 Lanes(CPU only)

Gen 5, 88 Lanes(CPU only)

AMD Multi-Die

IO Process Size

—

10 nm

Interconnect

UPI Links

—

4 x24 20 GT/s

CXL

—

Gen 2.0, 64 Lanes (Shared with PCI-E)

AI/NPU

NPU

Yes / 16 TOPS

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Other

Market

Desktop

Server/Workstation

Production Status

Active

Launch Price

$270

$5265

Part Number

100-000001590

SRPFV

Package

FC-LGA1718

FC-LGA18N

Tj Max

95°C

106°C

Bundled Cooler

—

None

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