AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs Intel Core i7-14700
67.1Single-core81
53.5Multi-core79.6
48Gaming67.3
5 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 8700G13 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-14700 wins this desktop processor face-off, 77 to 56.2, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+26) and gaming (+19). 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
- 100% higher Base clock: 4.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- 81% higher iGPU clock: 2,900 MHz vs 1,600 MHz
- 60% lower process: 4 nm vs 10 nm
- 33% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 192 GB
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $329 vs $384
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14700
- Stronger Single-core score: 81 vs 67
- Stronger Multi-core score: 80 vs 54
- Stronger gaming score: 67 vs 48
- 250% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 8 MB
- 150% higher cores: 20 vs 8
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+60% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 219 W+149% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 20+150% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 16 | 28+75% |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz+100% | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.4 GHz+6% |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 28 MB+250% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 33 MB+106% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 780M (12 CU RDNA 3) | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 2,900 MHz+81% | 1,600 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+33% | 192 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,570Top 23% | 2,920+14%Top 11% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,000Top 26% | 17,800+37%Top 13% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,790Top 31% | 2,130+19%Top 12% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,100Top 29% | 32,500+90%Top 9% |
| PassMark | 29,500Top 28% | 49,000+66%Top 11% |
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