AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs Intel Core i7-12700F
67.1Single-core69.9
53.5Multi-core50.4
48Gamingspec-based57.5
7 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 8700G9 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700F
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-12700F wins this desktop processor face-off, 58 to 56.2, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+3). AMD Ryzen 7 8700G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
- Stronger multi-core score: 54 vs 50
- 100% higher Base clock: 4.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 60% lower process: 4 nm vs 10 nm
- 12% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 17,100 vs 15,291
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700F
- 105% higher Max turbo power: 180 W vs 88 W
- 56% higher L3 cache: 25 MB vs 16 MB
- 50% higher cores: 12 vs 8
- 50% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 8 MB
- 25% higher threads: 20 vs 16
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+60% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 180 W+105% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz+100% | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz+4% | 4.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 12 MB+50% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 25 MB+56% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 780M (12 CU RDNA 3) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,900 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,570Top 36% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,000Top 40% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,790Top 42% | 1,898+6%Top 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,100+12%Top 36% | 15,291Top 45% |
| PassMark | 29,500Top 41% | 30,148+2%Top 40% |
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