AMD Ryzen 7 9700F vs NVIDIA DGX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B) Comparison
AMD Ryzen 7 9700F
DGX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B)
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: AMD Ryzen 7 9700F vs NVIDIA DGX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B)
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The database does not contain any direct head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and the NVIDIA DGX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B). The recorded measurements for the Ryzen 7 9700F include a PassMark multithread score of 36,470, a single-thread score of 4,691, an integer math score of 120,788, and a floating point math score of 77,955. The DGX Spark has no benchmark entries in the database, meaning its average benchmark score is recorded as 0 and no PassMark subtest results are available for comparison.
The Ryzen 7 9700F holds an average benchmark score of 69,996, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX at 69,875 (0.2% behind), the Intel Core i7-14700KF at 70,163 (0.2% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X at 69,515 (0.7% behind), and the Intel Core i7-14700K at 69,355 (0.9% behind). These deltas show the 9700F sits in an extremely tight performance cluster, with all four rivals within one percentage point of its average score.
The DGX Spark's percentile ranking is 50, with an average benchmark score of 0, indicating no measured performance data exists in the database. Consequently, no meaningful comparison of raw compute scores can be established between the two processors. The data confirms that the Ryzen 7 9700F is a fully benchmarked desktop processor, while the DGX Spark is listed in the database without any completed test suite.
Architecture Differences
The Ryzen 7 9700F uses the Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename, built on a 4 nm TSMC process node. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, a base clock of 3.80 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The die size is 70.6 mm², containing 8,315 million transistors. The cache layout consists of 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The processor supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. ECC memory is supported. PCIe connectivity is Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU. The socket is AMD Socket AM5 and the multiplier is unlocked. The market segment is desktop, and the part number is 100-000001902.
The DGX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B) uses the GB10 codename, built on a 3 nm TSMC process node. It has 20 cores and 20 threads, a base clock of 2.80 GHz, and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The die size is 208 mm². The cache layout includes 128 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is LPDDR5X over a quad-channel bus with 273.1 GB/s of bandwidth. ECC memory is not supported. The integrated graphics are the GB20B "Blackwell". The market segment is mobile, and the part number is DSE1-275-A1. The multiplier is locked, and no socket information is recorded. The power envelope is 140 W TDP for the DGX Spark versus 65 W for the Ryzen 7 9700F.
The process node difference is notable: 3 nm for the DGX Spark versus 4 nm for the Ryzen 7 9700F, both manufactured by TSMC. The DGX Spark's die is roughly three times larger at 208 mm² compared to 70.6 mm². The core count difference is substantial, with the DGX Spark offering 20 cores against 8, but the Ryzen 7 9700F doubles its core count with simultaneous multithreading, producing 16 threads versus the DGX Spark's 20 threads. The DGX Spark carries a much wider memory bus with quad-channel LPDDR5X delivering 273.1 GB/s, more than three times the Ryzen 7 9700F's 89.6 GB/s. The Ryzen 7 9700F has a significantly larger shared L3 cache at 32 MB versus 8 MB, and it supports ECC memory while the DGX Spark does not.
The Ryzen 7 9700F was released on 2025-09-15 with a launch MSRP of $289. The DGX Spark was released on 2025-10-14 with a launch MSRP of $3999. The Ryzen 7 9700F belongs to the 9000 series and the Ryzen 7 generation, while the DGX Spark is listed under the Spark (GB10) generation.
Where Each One Wins
The benchmark data shows the Ryzen 7 9700F delivering strong results across all recorded PassMark subtests. Its single-thread score of 4,691 indicates high per-core performance, and its multithread score of 36,470 reflects solid parallel throughput for an 8-core, 16-thread processor. The integer math score of 120,788 and floating point math score of 77,955 provide coverage for general computing workloads. The data compression score of 421,988, data encryption score of 21,488, extended instructions score of 33,688, find prime numbers score of 183, physics score of 2,122, and random string sorting score of 45,890 round out the measured profile.
The DGX Spark has no recorded benchmark scores, so the database cannot assign any performance wins to it. Its 20-core, 20-thread configuration, higher 4.00 GHz boost clock, larger 208 mm² die, and 273.1 GB/s memory bandwidth suggest design priorities around memory throughput and core count, but no measured data supports a win claim. The integrated GB20B "Blackwell" graphics indicate a focus on systems where the CPU and GPU are integrated into a single package, but again, no benchmark results are recorded.
For the Ryzen 7 9700F, the wins are entirely derived from its benchmark suite. It ranks in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, which places it above the DGX Spark's 50th percentile. The average benchmark score of 69,996 versus 0 confirms that the Ryzen 7 9700F is the only processor in this comparison with measured compute data. The proximity of its nearest rivals, all within 0.9% of its average score, shows that the Ryzen 7 9700F competes at the top tier of desktop processors, but the DGX Spark cannot be positioned relative to it without benchmark entries.
The Verdict
The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is a benchmarked, high-performance desktop processor with a 94th percentile ranking and an average score of 69,996. Its nearest rivals cluster within one percentage point, confirming that it sits at the upper edge of the measured performance distribution. The DGX Spark, by contrast, has no benchmark scores, no rivals, and a 50th percentile ranking, so the database provides no basis for selecting it on measured compute performance.
The Ryzen 7 9700F is the appropriate choice for scenarios requiring proven single-thread and multithread performance, ECC memory support, a 65 W power envelope, an unlocked multiplier, and AM5 socket compatibility. Its 32 MB L3 cache and 5.50 GHz boost clock support high-frequency workloads. The DGX Spark is a mobile-segment processor with a locked multiplier, no ECC support, no socket compatibility data, and no recorded benchmark results. Its 140 W TDP, 20 cores, and 273.1 GB/s memory bandwidth are the only distinguishing specifications, but without measured scores, no performance verdict can be derived.
The release dates place the Ryzen 7 9700F roughly one month earlier, and its launch MSRP of $289 is recorded in the database. The DGX Spark has a launch MSRP of $3999. These are the only pricing facts available, and the database does not support any cost-to-performance analysis because the DGX Spark lacks benchmark data.
FAQ
Q: Which processor has a higher benchmark score in the database?
A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has an average benchmark score of 69,996, while the NVIDIA DGX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B) has an average benchmark score of 0, as no benchmark entries are recorded for it.
Q: How does the Ryzen 7 9700F compare to its nearest rivals?
A: The Ryzen 7 9700F's average score of 69,996 is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69,875), 0.2% behind the Intel Core i7-14700KF (70,163), 0.7% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69,515), and 0.9% ahead of the Intel Core i7-14700K (69,355).
Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?
A: The Ryzen 7 9700F has 8 cores and 16 threads. The DGX Spark has 20 cores and 20 threads.
Q: What memory configurations do the two processors support?
A: The Ryzen 7 9700F supports DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The DGX Spark supports LPDDR5X over a quad-channel bus with 273.1 GB/s bandwidth.
Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?
A: The Ryzen 7 9700F supports ECC memory. The DGX Spark does not support ECC memory.
Q: What are the process nodes for each chip?
A: The Ryzen 7 9700F is built on a 4 nm process, and the DGX Spark is built on a 3 nm process. Both are manufactured by TSMC.
Q: What is the cache configuration on each processor?
A: The Ryzen 7 9700F has 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 32 MB shared L3. The DGX Spark has 128 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3.